PLANNING & PRODUCTION

“Digital House”

The ‘Digital House’ is located on the campus of Wismar University of Applied Sciences and demonstrates the influence of digital design and production methods on the production of architecture and space. The lightweight construction system can be used for small, freestanding architecture, but also for intensification in the form of extensions or additional stories in urban areas. The demonstrator also shows that digital planning, efficient production, and the optimized use of renewable (wood) and recycled (aluminium) materials can contribute to climate-friendly construction. Conventional design methods, construction principles, and processes are being rethought, enabling innovations in construction and architectural design. Users can configure and construct the system themselves without the use of complex tools, e.g. via an app.

The holiday home is based on a newly developed wooden plug-in system made from 24 mm plywood panels and can be assembled by just a few people in a short space of time without tools or additional fasteners such as screws or nails. The wooden construction is based on a junction point that can be connected and disconnected - similar to a plug-in fastener - so that it can be easily dismantled (recycled) or extended. The timber rib construction is planked on the inside with plywood and on the outside with diffusion-open wood fibre boards by plugging, interlocked, and thus additionally stiffened. The substructure of the façade is also attached and secured by hand. The house is insulated with natural wood fibre.

Mobile demonstration workshop

The digital exhibition stand was developed to demonstrate the possibilities of digital prefabrication. The stand was manufactured automatically using a CNC milling machine that utilizes data directly from CAD programs. A robotic arm demonstrates this process on a small scale and is equipped with additional modules such as collision detection and a milling spindle. Among other things, the integrated smart screen offers a component configurator that determines suitable timber construction systems. The modular exhibition stand made of sustainable French plywood adapts flexibly to any exhibition space and stands for digitalization, automation, and the use of renewable raw materials in the construction sector.

The innovative exhibition stand represents an important opportunity to bring digital production and modularisation techniques in the construction industry to life practically. The aim is to demonstrate the potential of digital planning and production vividly and make it accessible to small and medium-sized companies. Interested parties can control the robotic arm and learn the first tricks that make it easier to operate and, in some cases, enable them to guide and steer the cobot precisely so that it realizes exactly what the users plan with it.

Standard timber construction systems for public buildings

The research project ‘Standardized timber construction systems for public buildings’, or ‘HO_SY’ for short, aims to simplify the diversity and complexity of building with timber and to promote the use of sustainable building materials. To this end, a guideline has been developed that summarises standardized timber construction systems for public buildings to ensure straightforward implementation and enable both planners and small to medium-sized carpentry and timber construction companies to participate in public tenders.

The project aims to increase knowledge and acceptance of timber construction in the public sector. The advantages of timber construction in terms of climate protection, energy efficiency, and resource conservation are to be emphasized through targeted information campaigns and cooperation with the aforementioned target groups. This also includes raising awareness of the need for sustainable forest management and innovative construction concepts that enable the wider use of timber.

Tischlerei Bächer Bergmann GmbH (Digital.productions)

The two old school friends Sebastian Bächer and Georg Bergmann are the managing directors of ‘Bächer Bergmann GmbH’. After graduating from high school, various stays abroad, master craftsman exams, and many years together in joinery companies, they decided in 2010 to join forces with their expertise to master new challenges as partners. Their skills and preferences complement each other perfectly - Sebastian Bächer teaches at various universities and specializes in computer-aided manufacturing, while Georg Bergmann focuses on craftsmanship, production management, and project management.

Design determines production

Bächer Bergmann forms the interface between the designer's idea, the skills of the master craftsman, and state-of-the-art technical realization. The strength of the Cologne-based team is the digital production of complex objects: Sculptures, furniture, prototypes, and a series of CNC semifinished products. With a love of precision and skillful craftsmanship. Both in communication with customers and in production, they not only emphasize flexibility but also a sustainable way of working. They convey their attitude through, among other things, the promotion of young talent and themselves through constant interdisciplinary dialogue.

Haas Fertigbau GmbH

Haas Fertigbau GmbH is a leading German company that has specialized in prefabricated construction, particularly serial and modular timber construction, for over five decades. Based in Falkenberg, the company has successfully realized more than 50,000 projects and has extensive expertise in the field of sustainable, high-quality, and energy-efficient construction methods. The company focuses on offering customized solutions for residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings as well as public infrastructure such as schools while catering to the individual needs of its customers.

Haas Fertigbau is known for its innovative use of wood, a renewable and climate-friendly material, to create environmentally friendly buildings that combine durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Haas Fertigbau's serial and modular construction method ensures cost-effective, fast assembly and high precision by prefabricating components in a controlled factory environment. This approach minimizes delays, ensures consistent quality, and reduces environmental impact by optimizing material usage and production processes.

The company emphasizes transparency and customer satisfaction and offers fixed-price guarantees and step-by-step support from planning to completion and aftercare. The modular construction method is flexible and enables future extensions and adaptations to changing needs. Haas Fertigbau focuses on sustainability and innovation and continues to set new standards in the prefabricated construction industry.