Articles and videos on real estate, architecture and building technology

Real estate is more than just buildings – it combines function, technology, and design. The articles highlight developments in the planning, use, and technical equipment of buildings in the private, commercial, and public sectors.

Current developments and projects in construction, planning and energy efficiency

DM: sustainable strategies for modern drugstore retail

DM is not using its appearance at Expo Real to make grand gestures, but to send a clear signal: the drugstore stands for everyday products – clean, honest, unambiguous. Instead of ... DM Drogeriefachmarkt


Immowelt Neubau Pro, AI, and digital leads in the real estate market

Immowelt has been one of the key players in the German real estate market for decades. At EXPO REAL, the company will demonstrate how digital technologies, artificial intelligence,... Immowelt Neubau Pro


Sauter building automation for net zero – Expo Real 2025

At Expo Real 2025, the long-established Swiss company will be presenting how buildings can be operated more sustainably through digitalization, efficient control, and targeted data... Sauter building automation


DGNB sustainable construction and certification – Expo Real 2025

At EXPO REAL, the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) will demonstrate that responsible construction is not just a passing trend, but the basis for sustainable real estate d... DGNB sustainable building


Envola Building Technology: Modular Building Services for Efficiency

At EXPO REAL, Envola is presenting a holistic system that combines all areas of technical building equipment—heating, ventilation, and sanitation are being conceived as a coordinat... Envola Building Technology


Wemolo AI-powered digital parking systems for real estate

The Munich-based start-up Wemolo is presenting intelligent solutions for parking space management at EXPO REAL. With three technologically advanced systems – from camera-based dete... Wemolo digital parking systems


Smart Home room concept - SIEGENIA

In recent years, Siegenia, which was founded in 1914 and is known for its fittings for windows and doors, lift and slide elements and decentralized ventilation systems, has shifted... Smart Home room concept - SIEGENIA


Viadukt: Simple energy-efficient building refurbishment

Viadukt offers a digital platform for the simple and efficient energy modernization of buildings. It makes it possible to analyze renovation potential, book energy consultations an... Viadukt: Simple energy-efficient building refurbishment


Steinel: Intelligent building management with sensor technology

The Steinel Group develops innovative solutions for intelligent lighting management, sensor technology and building automation. Its products, such as sensor-controlled lighting and... Steinel: Intelligent building management with sensor technology


Stadtsparkasse Munich: Real estate service

SIS Sparkassen Immobilien Service GmbH is a company of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe that offers comprehensive services for the real estate market. These include the brokerage and sa... Stadtsparkasse Munich: Real estate service


Predium: Sustainably increase real estate value

Predium offers a smart platform for optimizing real estate management and ESG strategies. AI-supported analyses and 3D models can be used to quickly identify real estate risks and ... Predium: Sustainably increase real estate value


Neoshare: Digitalization of commercial real estate loans

neoshare AG offers an AI-based SaaS platform that was developed specifically for the real estate industry. It enables data-driven solutions for financing, transactions and valuatio... Neoshare: Digitalization of commercial real estate loans


Kleinanzeigen: New ideas and processes in the real estate market

Kleinanzeigen.de GmbH operates one of the leading online platforms for classified ads in Germany. Users can buy and sell a variety of items here, including real estate. The platfor... Kleinanzeigen: Neue Ideen und Prozesse am Immobilienmarkt


Investa Real estate development: digitalization & AI

Investa Holding GmbH is a German company that has been developing and managing real estate for over 50 years. With a focus on sustainable value creation, Investa offers services in... Investa Real estate development: digitalization, AI & sustainability


HPP Architects: Current trends in construction

HPP Architects is an internationally active architecture firm with over 530 employees that was founded in 1933. The range of services includes architecture, interior design, urban ... HPP Architects: Current trends in construction - EXPO REAL 2024


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Equipment and technical systems in modern buildings

Real estate is no longer just about buildings—it's about technical systems that intelligently combine energy, comfort, and security. In the articles presented here, companies show how sensor technology, building technology, modular systems, and smart controls can be integrated into new and existing buildings. It is becoming increasingly clear that building operations are becoming more efficient thanks to digital analysis of consumption data, networked building services, and automated control strategies.

  • Building technology: heating, ventilation, cooling, sanitation
  • Digital control systems and energy optimization
The focus is on solutions that reduce technical complexity while increasing comfort. Examples such as Envola, Sauter, Steinel, and Vilisto illustrate how energy flows can be controlled automatically, while systems such as Fuhr and Siegenia simplify access, security, and the use of residential and commercial properties. Software platforms such as Aedifion and Zenesis also support planners and operators in operating buildings more economically and using scarce resources precisely.

Efficient planning, digital processes, and sustainable building concepts

The planning and development of real estate is changing rapidly. Digital tools facilitate new construction, management, and modernization—from AI-supported platforms in project development to solutions for energy-efficient renovations in existing buildings. Providers such as Viadukt and Predium show how data-based models make renovation costs calculable, while Immowelt, Kleinanzeigen, and ImmoScout24 provide transparent information on market developments.

  • Digital tools for project development and management
  • Concepts for energy-efficient renovation and ESG strategies
The contributions reflect a shift in which sustainability and flexibility are gaining in importance. DGNB certifications, modular construction (WMM Modulbau, MOD21), and AI analyses from Syte and Neoshare help investors, municipalities, and developers reduce risks and identify potential more quickly. In addition, there are topics such as tenant electricity models, ESG reporting, and smart metering, which are becoming increasingly important for the housing industry and commercial use.

Real estate markets, urban development, and economic conditions

The real estate market is shaped by economic trends, regulatory requirements, and regional location strategies. Many articles address this context and show how cities, companies, and institutions are responding to the pressure for change. Whether commercial real estate such as DM, regional developments such as in the northern Black Forest, international markets such as Mauritius, or local examples such as Stuttgart and Düsseldorf – everywhere it becomes clear how closely the real estate industry, location policy, and user needs are linked.

  • Regional and international market developments
  • Urban development, economic development, and political conditions
The selected projects illustrate how investors, municipalities, and companies are strategically developing real estate. Topics such as bureaucracy in residential construction (IVD), ESG requirements (Deloitte), smart parking solutions (Wemolo), and the influence of retail concepts (DM) make it clear that real estate must increasingly be understood as a dynamic system. This is complemented by examples from the elevator and building technology industry that show how infrastructural requirements shape modern properties.