D1244 - The future city (CTBUH Germany)

The world's first adaptive high-rise has recently been the world's first adaptive high-rise building. Scientists at the University of Stuttgart are investigating how buildings can actively adapt to changing environmental influences under real conditions on a scale of 1:1. The prototype is part of the Collaborative Research Centre 1244 "Adaptive Envelopes and Structures for the Built Environment of Tomorrow", which is funded by the German Research Foundation. The unique feature of this high-rise building is the integration of active elements into the supporting structure and the façade. 

An interplay of sensors and actuators makes it possible, for example, to compensate for wind-induced vibrations in the tower. Sensors detect any deformations that occur, while hydraulic actuators ensure that the deformations are specifically reduced by means of counterforces in the supporting structure. At the same time, this also serves to dampen vibrations - making it possible to build significantly lighter than would be possible without adaptivity.

During the event, the concept of adaptive load-bearing structures and façades will first be explained. Afterwards, there will be the opportunity to visit the tower and get to know the individual elements better.