New chemical building in Reutlingen: laying the foundation stone for the future!

New chemical building in Reutlingen: laying the foundation stone for the future!

On June 30, 2025, Finance State Secretary Gisela Splett and Dr. Hans Reiter laid the foundation stone for a new chemistry building for the Faculty of Life Sciences at Reutlingen University. The new building, which has a usable area of ​​around 4,400 square meters, is intended to promote sustainable training and innovative research while at the same time focusing on sustainable development. The construction of the building is part of a comprehensive plan to modernize and improve academic infrastructure.

The new chemistry building will be equipped with modern laboratories, lecture halls and special rooms for microbiology, cell culture and materials science. Open learning and communication areas are planned, as is a continuous atrium that is intended to promote student exchange. These architectural elements are integrated into an urban master plan that aims for a long-term car-free and climate-adaptable campus.

Sustainability focus and technical details

A central element of the project is the focus on sustainability. The building will meet the requirements of an Efficiency House 40 and will receive BNB silver certification. In addition, a photovoltaic system with an output of 85 kilowatts peak is installed on the roof, supplemented by building-integrated photovoltaic elements that deliver a further 300 kilowatts peak. In order to comply with ecological standards, the building will be connected to the city of Reutlingen's district heating supply.

The state's total investment in the new building amounts to around 61 million euros. The building is expected to be completed in mid-2028. The project is controlled and implemented by Vermögens und Bau Tübingen to ensure high quality and efficiency in construction.

Examples of sustainable construction projects

In the discussion about sustainable building, the Regine Hildebrandt House in Berlin can be mentioned as an example, which could play an important role in the future design of office buildings. It combines modern office workplaces with high requirements for sustainability and energy efficiency and aims for the BNB Gold standard. The design by K9 Architects shows how energy-efficient and climate-friendly architecture can be realized.

These parallel developments in the education and administration sectors demonstrate the trend towards a more environmentally friendly approach to construction that not only takes current needs into account, but also sets the course for further development in the coming decades. Future generations will benefit from an environment that emphasizes sustainable practices and innovative approaches.