First graduate of the Sustainable Building Systems degree program

Regina Weger was the first to complete the Master’s degree in Sustainable Building Systems at the Feuchtwangen campus. Today she is back – as a research assistant, she contributes her experience in energy consulting to research and teaching and is actively shaping the future of sustainable building technology.

What has your career been like so far?

I started my career right after graduating from Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, where I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Engineering with a focus on sustainable building technology. During my studies, I was also able to complete my training as an energy consultant, which made it much easier for me to start my career. After graduating, I wanted to gain some practical experience and started working for an energy consulting company straight away. The work was very exciting and I quickly realized how much you can achieve with well thought-out solutions. Over time, my desire to delve deeper and broaden my knowledge grew. That’s why I returned to Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and completed the new Sustainable Building Systems (SBS) Master’s degree course at the Feuchtwangen campus.

What interests you in particular about sustainable building technology?

What particularly interests me about sustainable building technology is the combination of many topics that have been with me for a long time. I grew up in the countryside and therefore had early contact with sustainable farming and renewable energies such as biogas and photovoltaics. At the same time, I have always been fascinated by architecture – not only because of its aesthetics, but above all because of the question of how to design spaces that are functional, efficient and sustainable at the same time. Sustainable building technology brings all of this together: technological progress, architectural quality, greater living comfort and ecological responsibility. In my time as an energy consultant, I have also experienced the difference that well thought-out technology can make for people and the environment. This interplay inspires me time and time again.

What are your tasks on campus?

I work as a research assistant on campus and am involved in a very interesting research project that aims to find out what role user behavior plays in heating demand – with the aim of making future demand forecasts even more accurate and realistic. I also have the exciting opportunity to help shape courses and pass on my practical experience in energy consulting directly to students.

What particularly appealed to you about this job offer?

There were many aspects of this job offer that immediately appealed to me. On the one hand, the university has had a strong influence on me so far – so it’s even nicer to be able to give something back myself, to inspire others and to continue on my own path right here. In addition, my home country is very close to my heart. It particularly motivates me to be able to work directly in the region and to look for innovative solutions together – such as in our current research project, which offers great potential for heat supply and the development of rural areas. What I also really appreciate is the special atmosphere at the Feuchtwangen campus: The combination of regionality and interculturality. Working together with colleagues and students from different countries is not only enriching, but also great fun. The exchange opens up new perspectives and shows time and again how much we can learn from each other.