BAU 2017

••• 15••• Messewelten A look into the future Smart and efcient: Special shows at BAU 2017 T he key themes at BAU 2017 – Intelligent facades; Digital design, construction and management; Smart buildings and Living and Building 2020 – will also be explored and explained in several special shows. In its special show at BAU, the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB— Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen) takes up the key theme of Living and Building 2020, looking in particular at integrated concepts and product efficien- cy. A new EU directive requires that all new buildings must conform to the Nearly Zero Energy Standard. And that means energy efficiency throughout the production chain becomes a relevant sales argument also for manufacturers. Other sustainability aspects also come into focus, such as du- rability, amortization costs, recycling capa- bility, convenience and a healthy environ- ment. This special show sets out how such parameters can be consistently optimized. Model apartment for all generations Addressing the key theme of “Building and living 2020” the GGT Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontotechnik will again be presen- ting a model apartment suitable for all ge- nerations. The special show, entitled “The changing housing industry” is aimed in par- ticular at the property sector. The basic idea is: More comfort for all phases of life and for all ages. Because a home designed to suit all generations not only provides a bar- rier-free environment, it also offers greater convenience and comfort for all users. As this high-quality presentation with its many product solutions shows, the demand can be met in both existing properties and in new-builds. Designing and constructing buildings and building components is becoming ever more complex and ever more detailed. No one building material or building element can suffice for all applications; there are many different demands for the different functions. At this special show ift Rosen- heim sets out its recommendations for the use of building components, in the context of their particular function and the needs of the users. Examples include schools, care facilities, administration buildings, secu- rity buildings, rental apartment blocks and the higher spec end of the housing market. The emphasis will be on presenting and explaining “application-oriented construc- tion quality” and its impacts on safety and costs. The German Sustainable Building Council takes up the key theme of Living and Building 2020, looking in particular at integrated concepts and product efficiency. Photo: Messe München Addressing the key theme of “Building and living 2020” the GGT Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gerontotechnik will again be presenting a model apartment suitable for all generations. Photo: Messe München