Project Title Sustainable Museum Building – Resource-Efficient Construction and Operation for Cultural and Educational Impact
Project Description
The project focuses on two fundamental aspects of sustainable building.
On one hand, the construction of the building itself is designed to be as resource-efficient and climate-friendly as possible. On the other, through the use of sustainable building materials and advanced building systems, the project aims to ensure high operational efficiency, even under complex indoor climate requirements typical of exhibition spaces.

The goal is to make the architectural, technical, and educational strategies developed in the project transferable to other museum buildings.

The construction project includes the creation of a new entrance and exhibition building, providing visitor access to an open-air museum. This dual function makes it an ideal setting for social-science-based research in museum education, with a focus on sustainability communication.

Key themes include:

Resource-efficient construction and operation,

Contemporary architectural culture,

Use of regional and sustainable materials,

and responsible resource management.

Through pedagogical and interactive design measures, the interface between entrance and exhibition space is used to raise visitors’ awareness of sustainability and promote responsible behavior.
By applying digital tools and media, complex topics from engineering, natural, and social sciences—such as history, architecture, and environmental studies—are made tangible and experiential for the public.
Coordination Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL) – LWL-Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb
Project Partners
Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe

Bochum University of Applied Sciences

ACMS Architekten GmbH

TU Darmstadt
Project Duration December 2020 – June 2023
Funding German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)
Project Website www.twe.architektur.tu-darmstadt.de