Laboratories of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering

The Laboratory for Building Materials Technology, Environment, and Chemistry is the faculty’s central facility for building materials testing, materials analysis, and structural damage diagnostics. Using state-of-the-art testing and measurement technology, it examines building materials and components and addresses issues related to concrete, mortar, screed, and wood construction technology. Other areas of focus include construction chemistry, environmental analysis, and applied research.

The Lighting Laboratory brings together expertise in the areas of daylight, artificial lighting, and the visual effects of space. Using an artificial sky and modern light measurement technology, various sky and lighting conditions can be realistically simulated and analyzed. The focus is on investigating daylight ingress, evaluating lighting conditions in buildings, and examining the effects of window arrangements, shading, and material surfaces.

The THA Water Innovation Lab brings together expertise in the fields of municipal water management, water analysis, and environmental engineering. Using state-of-the-art laboratory and measurement technology, it investigates wastewater treatment processes, water quality, and the retention and transport of pollutants in engineered and natural systems. Its focus is on water and wastewater analysis, the investigation of infiltration and road drainage systems, and the development and evaluation of innovative water management methods.