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

Vilisto: Smart heating management with AI support

Vilisto offers a digital, self-learning heat management system for non-residential buildings that saves up to 32% on heating costs and CO₂ emissions. The intelligent thermostats re... Vilisto: Smart heating management with AI support


MOD21: Efficient construction with modular timber buildings

MOD21 offers sustainable modular construction methods made of wood that are particularly environmentally friendly and efficient. Prefabrication in controlled environments significa... MOD21: Efficient construction with modular timber buildings


Baind: AI-based building control

Baind offers an AI-based solution for the intelligent control of buildings that enables energy savings of 20-50%. Through real-time analysis and adjustments, the system optimizes t... Baind: AI-based building control


Strabag PFS: Decarbonization of buildings

STRABAG Property and Facility Services (PFS) offers a comprehensive portfolio of services relating to technical and infrastructural facility management as well as real estate manag... Strabag PFS: Decarbonization of buildings


Syte: Recognizing the potential of real estate with AI

Syte is an AI-supported platform that analyzes property and development potential in real time. Users receive detailed insights into the development potential of properties, includ... Syte: Recognizing the potential of real estate with AI


Smart Home access control - Fuhr

The globally active company Fuhr specializes in multi-point locks. The company was founded 165 years ago in Heiligenhaus near Düsseldorf and today employs 350 people. The main mark... Smart Home access control - Fuhr


Leakage protection in the house - Aqua Scope

The German company Aqua Scope has been protecting drinking water from leaks in homes since 1920. The company has branches in Estonia and Hong Kong. Hardly anyone knows that almost ... Leakage protection in the house - Aqua Scope


Elevator doors - MEILLER

MEILLER produces system components for elevators. The topic of elevator doors will play a central role at interlift 2023. Elevator doors - MEILLER


System components elevators - ZIEHL-ABEGG

ZIEHL-ABEGG manufactures system components for elevators. Among other things, the powerful and compact ZAtop elevator motor will be exhibited at interlift 2023. System components elevators - ZIEHL-ABEGG


Elevator construction for elevator systems - Thoma elevators

Thoma Aufzüge is actually a manufacturer of special systems, but will be presenting standardized systems at interlift 2023. Elevator construction for elevator systems - Thoma elevators


Plastic sheathed ropes - ZIEL ABEGG

The international elevator technology company Ziehl-Abegg will be presenting a highly innovative product for the American market at interlift 2023. A plastic-sheathed rope technolo... Plastic sheathed ropes - ZIEL ABEGG


Elevator control - ROCKET Elevator technology

At interlift 2023, ROCKET Aufzugstechnik will be showcasing a new generation of elevator control systems that can be expanded very flexibly. Elevator control - ROCKET Elevator technology


Interview Achim Hütter - VFA-INTERLIFT

At interlift 2023, we talk to Achim Hütter, Chairman of VFA-INTERLIFT E.V., about topics and developments at the interlift trade fair. Interview Achim Hütter - VFA-INTERLIFT


Elevator technology Safety - VARIOTECH

The family-owned company Variotech specializes in elevator technology. The company will be showcasing innovative solutions for safety technology at interlift 2023. Elevator technology Safety - VARIOTECH


Accessibility platform stairlift - Lehner Lift technology

At Lehner Lifttechnik, we talk about accessibility in the home. At interlift 2023, the company will be showing us a platform stairlift. Accessibility platform stairlift - Lehner Lift technology


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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.