The infrastructure of universities and research institutions is a strategic resource for tomorrow's innovations. Studying and teaching as well as research and transfer are characterized by such a high level of dynamism that new requirements for space, rooms and equipment are constantly arising. Existing buildings are often unable to meet these needs. Against this backdrop, campuses and buildings must be planned and realized in such a way that future-proof structural and digital infrastructures are created that can flexibly adapt to new requirements. 

The dynamic nature of research requires universities and research institutions to constantly evolve. They must meet new requirements for sustainable mobility, digital infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration and modern teaching formats. Strategic development requires a master plan that defines the implementation strategy for structural measures on the basis of development planning. We support the creation of the master plan at campus level as well as at building level by means of user requirement planning. In this way, we ensure that scientific facilities can be designed efficiently and adaptably. Individual campus, space and usage concepts are created that take future-proof technologies into account, promote exchange, support New Work and enable forward-looking findings. 

Smart buildings don't fall from the sky. Modern teaching and research require a powerful and secure IT infrastructure. Media technology that enables hybrid learning formats and digital collaboration is just as much a part of this as sustainably operated data centers and building automation. Only a clear digitalization strategy can turn individual building blocks into an intelligently digitalized university or research institution. We provide support in developing or updating the strategy, creating standards and planning and optimizing operations. We ensure integration into existing structures and accompany the change process. With future-proof, sustainable and scalable solutions, we create digital opportunities that raise teaching and research to a new level.

The realization of universities and research facilities is a technically demanding and complex task. Their future-proof planning requires close coordination between numerous specialist disciplines. Our experts use innovative and proven methods such as lean management, modularization and digitalization, including BIM, to reduce complexity, minimize interfaces and simplify coordination. In general planning, we bundle planning areas such as project planning, interior design, structural design, technical building services, building physics, traffic planning and outdoor facilities planning across all service phases. In this way, we ensure that the buildings meet the scientific and technological requirements and offer optimal learning and working environments.

In order to gain new insights in the natural sciences such as chemistry, biology or physics, educational institutions need a suitable research infrastructure. Laboratory planning involves far more than just the design of rooms. Flexibility and expandability as well as efficiency and functionality must be brought into line with numerous regulations and guidelines. With our laboratory planning, we develop suitable concepts that support scientific objectives: From the definition of individual requirements and building technology to the selection of laboratory equipment. Our experts ensure that laboratories meet the highest safety and quality standards and are flexible and sustainable at the same time. 

The integration of technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) is of central importance for research institutions. The secure management of research data and the development of digital capabilities are also essential for science and research. Greener data centers are essential for a smaller carbon footprint. We provide consulting, planning and management services to ensure that data centers are not only environmentally friendly but also economically sustainable. Without neglecting individual requirements, we guarantee security, availability and data flows within the research facilities or data centers.

Whether it's a new build or renovation project, universities and research facilities present building owners with the challenge of realizing these complex and complicated projects within a tight framework. At the same time, the interests of numerous stakeholders - from scientists to funding bodies - need to be taken into account. With our experienced project management, we ensure that your construction project runs in a structured, transparent and efficient manner. From the initial idea to commissioning, we coordinate all parties involved, minimize risks and ensure quality, costs and deadlines. Our construction management guarantees the professional control of construction processes and ensures that all construction measures are implemented in accordance with the highest standards of functionality and sustainability. In addition, our commissioning management ensures that all technical systems and infrastructure work smoothly and efficiently to meet scientific requirements. Through holistic management and innovative methods such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), we create infrastructures that meet the highest scientific and technological requirements.

The implementation of construction and renovation measures during ongoing operations poses a particular challenge for research and educational institutions. Laboratories, lecture halls and scientific facilities must remain usable while sensitive research infrastructures are protected. This can be achieved with our advice and planning.  We develop suitable concepts to design building projects in such a way that research and teaching can continue without interruption. We plan the measures in such a way that they can be seamlessly integrated into the operational process, minimize disruptions caused by noise and vibrations and ensure the highest safety and cleanroom standards. Through close coordination with all parties involved and precise scheduling, we ensure that the work is completed on time and within budget. Cradle to Cradle® design, DGNB or BNB certification, near-natural or modular construction methods, flexible space concepts, economical energy concepts and participatory planning - just some of our approaches to creating an inspiring environment for sustainable learning. We support our clients from a single source and easily involve our experts as required.