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Orientation Means Participation: Fachtagung barrierefrei bauen
On 15 October 2026, Thorsten-Alexander Karl from typenraum will speak at the 11th Fachtagung barrierefrei bauen in Cologne about the wayfinding system for the Betty Hirsch School Centre of Nikolauspflege in Stuttgart. In his talk he will show how multisensory design can address different perceptual needs and support independent navigation.
DGNB Platin für den Campus Würth
The Würth Campus in Gaisbach has been awarded DGNB Platinum certification for biodiversity-promoting outdoor spaces. The certificate was presented at EXPO REAL in Munich. blocher partners sustain, the sustainability consultancy within the blocher partners group, translated the campus’s biodiversity strategy into a certifiable process and was responsible for the audit. The campus is one of the largest projects to receive DGNB certification for biodiversity-promoting outdoor spaces.
Working Together for CO₂ Removal in Construction
blocher partners sustain is a founding member
In the future, sustainable construction will mean not only avoiding emissions—but also actively removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. With the new “Alliance for CO₂ Removal in Construction” launched by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), this topic is gaining momentum. Our sustainability consulting firm, blocher partners sustain, has been involved from the very beginning as a founding member.
Demolition, conversion, reuse – or something entirely different?
The demands placed on real estate are changing. Retail needs new reasons to attract people, offices new reasons to bring them together, and cities new combinations of uses. At the same time, existing buildings need to become more viable, resource-efficient and attractive.
For us, the key question therefore often comes before the design itself: What use truly fits a building and its location?
At EXPO REAL, we will be talking about specific properties, their potential and possible new perspectives.
Bring your project – we look forward to exchanging ideas in Munich.
Vom Klassiker zum Trendsetter: Dips&Drops beim FAFGA FUTURE FEAST
How can alpine leisure culture be reimagined? And how can a traditional hotel be transformed into a contemporary destination that brings together sport, hospitality and community? These are the questions Angela Kreutz and Richarda Butenholz will explore at the FAFGA FUTURE FEAST in Innsbruck. Using Dips&Drops in Flachau as an example, they will show how architecture and interior design can evolve an existing identity while creating new offers and experiences.
