Hydraulic Thermal Engineering Laboratory (heat pumps, storage systems, combustion plants)
Ventilation and Compact Unit Test Bench
PASSYS Test Cells for Facade Measurements (U-value, g-value, and daylight)
Lighting Laboratory
Hydraulic Thermal Engineering Laboratory (Heat Pumps, Storage Systems, Combustion Systems)
Unit of Energy Efficient Building
The Unit of Energy Efficient Building at the University of Innsbruck sees its task as supporting the sustainable renewal process, on the one hand by training competent engineers and architects, and on the other hand through consistent research and development for the benefit of people's health, sustainable development and the protection of the environment. Our focus is on the various sub-areas and components that need to be improved or optimised, but we also look at the complex interplay within the overall system in order to find optimal overall solutions within the scope of the many possibilities.
The Unit of Energy Efficient Building is closely linked to the Research Center Sustainable Building.
News from the Unit
The 29th International Passive House Conference (IPHC) 2027 in Innsbruck
The next International Passive House Conference will take place on 2–3 April 2027 at the University of Innsbruck! Save the date – goodbye Essen, welcome to Innsbruck!
KnowHowHP - Train the Trainer Workshop 2
How much renovation does a heat pump require? This question was the focus of our Train-the-Trainer workshop on April 28, 2026, at the University of Innsbruck as part of the KnowHowHP project.
EEB at Long Night of Research in Tirol
At the Long Night of Research 2026 in Tyrol, visitors experienced energy efficiency in an interactive way. A hands-on building model clearly demonstrated the impact of insulation.
Unit of Energy Efficient Building presents current research at ISEC 2026 in Graz
A small but energetic delegation from the Unit of Energy Efficient Building at the University of Innsbruck attended the 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC) in Graz from 14 to 16 April.
Research Topics
Energy-efficient buildings, neighbourhoods and refurbishment
Heat pumps, energy storage, heating networks and solar energy
Building physics (thermal insulation, moisture protection, sound insulation)
Daylight and artificial light
Ventilation systems and air quality
Energy systems for the energy transition
BIM, digital twin and smart buildings
Further Information on our Activities
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Research
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Teaching at the university
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Unit of Energy Efficient Building
Department of Structural Engineering and Material Sciences
Technikerstrasse 13, 5th floor south wing
6020 Innsbruck
Tel.: +43 512 507-63601
or +43 512 507-63651
Fax: +43 512 507-63699
E-mail: bauphysik@uibk.ac.at
Web: www.uibk.ac.at/bauphysik