Research, teaching, and practice are directly interlinked, with the aim of testing research findings within the project itself and making a tangible contribution to the fields of construction in existing buildings and adaptive reuse. These insights are intended to be transferable to other projects and buildings.
The LLHIL was initiated by Professor Matthias Kohler in the Department of Architecture and Hannes Pichler, Director of Real Estate Management at ETH Zurich, with the involvement of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering D-BAUG. The project is coordinated and developed by the internal LLHIL planning team.
EVENTS & NEWS
#WeLoveArchitecturalModels
Yesterday’s task: We rearranged all the architectural models in our office so that they can be better appreciated.
A look behind the facade
To assess the reuse potential of the HIL’s approximately 6,000 facade elements, a section of the facade was opened and examined in detail.
The Rhythm of HIL
Where and when is the HIL actually used? A project by ETH E&S and the LLHIL planning team reveals the building’s otherwise invisible patterns of activity.
INPUT PROJECTS
The HIL building project will serve research and teaching purposes over a period of three years. It aims to develop new approaches to planning, construction, and use, by leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration between ETH professors and their students and researchers, as well as with specialist departments at ETH and partners from the construction industry.
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Transforming with data
A data-driven approach enhances digital building models by incorporating performance data. This provides a transparent and measurable basis for making informed decisions about renovating the HIL building.
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Test environment for the future Design Research Lab
To gain experience for a future Design Research Lab, room C45 in the Living Lab HIL will be temporarily converted into a workshop. The insights gained in this temporary space will be directly incorporated into the future lab.
Prof. Adrien Comte, Prof. Débora Mesa Molina, Prof. Adrien Meuwly -
Building Component Catalogue
The component catalogue records the building components of the HIL in digital form and classifies them in terms of material and architectural history. In this way, it creates a lasting foundation for the sustainable further development of the building stock.
Prof. Dr. Silke Langenberg -
Retrofit Potential of the HIL Facade
This study examines the environmental impact of thermal façade retrofits, focusing on U-value, window-to-wall ratio (WWR), and façade orientation. It compares conventional and bio-based insulation materials.
Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert -
Closing water cycles in the HIL
This master’s project examines the conditions under which closed-loop water systems are feasible and beneficial for the HIL building.
Prof. Dr. Max Maurer, Prof. Dr. Eberhard Morgenroth -
HIL to HIL
The project uses components that become available during the renovation to create a modular furniture system for the HIL. This is digitally planned, circularly designed and implemented as objects that contribute to a sense of place and identity.
Prof. Roger Boltshauser, Prof. Fabio Gramazio
