Focus on integrating smart energy systems Research and regional cooperation for the future of energy As a new research assistant at the Feuchtwangen campus, Lana Wolfram is supporting the new EU technology transfer project. Together with regional companies, solutions are to be developed that intelligently connect modern energy systems with each other. Such networked technologies are a central component of sustainable building technology and are becoming increasingly important. In an interview, she provided insight into her career to date and her motivation for the new role. What has your career path been so far? The foundation for my [...]

Insulation pays off – for the climate, comfort, and costs The Energy Talk on campus focused on the practical application and potential of modern thermal insulation On November 5, the campus hosted an Energy Talk on the topic of “Insulation – Practice and Potential.” After a welcome address by campus director Prof. Dr.-Ing. Haresh Vaidya, Regina Weger, research assistant and energy consultant at the campus, took the floor. Among other things, she is responsible for the BMFTR's DATIpilot project HoTMuS. In her keynote speech, she highlighted the importance of energy insulation in existing buildings – a topic that [...]

Providing guidance and promoting innovation Two events in one day highlight opportunities for education and research in Western Middle Franconia Orientation and exchange in Feuchtwangen: Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and Feuchtwangen Campus at the Orientation Fair On Wednesday, October 9, 2025, the day began for Ansbach University of Applied Sciences and Feuchtwangen Campus with participation in the Training & Career Orientation Fair at the Bavarian Construction Academy in Feuchtwangen. A total of 95 exhibitors from the fields of training, study, and careers offered visitors a wide range of information. At the joint stand of Ansbach University of [...]

University and city welcome international master's students 85 new students start the winter semester in Feuchtwangen The two master's programs Smart Energy Systems (SES) and Sustainable Building Systems (SBS) got off to a successful start at the beginning of the 2025/26 winter semester. A total of 85 first-year students enrolled in the programs, which are offered at the Feuchtwangen campus. The official welcome by University President Prof. Dr. Sascha Müller-Feuerstein took place on October 1 in the new premises at the Brücken-Center Ansbach. Ansbach University of Applied Sciences has enrolled over 1,300 new first-year students at the start [...]

Research travels the world Colleague from Feuchtwangen at conferences in the USA and Australia Last month, research assistant Regina Weger, M. Eng., had the special opportunity to present the work of the Feuchtwangen campus at two major international conferences – in Denver (USA) and Brisbane (Australia). Both events are important meeting places for experts involved in energy efficiency, sustainability, and the construction of the future. At the ASHRAE Conference for Integrated Design, Construction & Operations (CIDCO) in Denver, Colorado, she presented the HoTMuS project – a DATIpilot project funded by the BMFTR. It addresses the question of how [...]

350 participants, one focus: HEMS and specialist trades 2nd Energy Management Day of EnBW Energiegemeinschaft e.V. shows ways to a smart energy future Around 350 installers, experts, and interested parties gathered on July 9 for the 2nd Energy Management Day hosted by EnBW Energiegemeinschaft e.V. to discuss current developments and practical applications in the field of home energy management systems (HEMS). The event offered a versatile platform for knowledge transfer, discussion, and networking—practical, forward-looking, and technically sound. Thomas Haupt, M.Sc. (research assistant), was also there as a speaker and provided information about the HEMS Finder—an innovative tool that [...]

Practical youth development inspires young technology enthusiasts Drones and smart homes in focus at this year's Summer Academy Trying out technology like at university, expressing your own creativity, and taking a look behind the scenes—the Summer Academy 2025 at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences on the Feuchtwangen campus offered all this and more. On July 21 and 22, ninth and tenth grade students from secondary schools in the district gained exciting insights into modern technologies – practical, understandable, and with a lot of enthusiasm. The first workshop began promptly at 9 a.m. with 21 participants interested in technology. [...]

Students experience innovative technology, international impulses and regional energy solutions The block week on campus brings variety to everyday study life An exciting block week for students took place at the Feuchtwangen campus from June 2 to 6. The week began with intensive laboratory work in which various components of modern building technology were explored in a practical way. The students carried out hydraulic balancing on the Wilo Brain test stand and learned about all the relevant elements for optimizing heating systems. Other stations included HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling), geothermal systems, heat exchangers and heat [...]

Guest lecturer from Mexico visits the Feuchtwangen campus A week full of inspiration, exchange and new perspectives Carla María Hernández Leal is a Mexican architect and designer with a strong focus on sustainable development and socially responsible design. In addition to her practical work as a design specialist at Bosch Mexico, she is a guest lecturer and speaker at the Tec de Monterrey to share her experiences and perspectives on an international level. At the beginning of June 2025, she was invited by the Feuchtwangen campus to give lectures and workshops on the topic of “Sustainability in Design” [...]

First graduate of the Sustainable Building Systems degree program Today, she herself researches and teaches at the Feuchtwangen campus 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 [...]