Save the Date! Jan Richarz speaks at the network meeting of the buildingSMART Rhineland regional group on March 20 in Cologne
On March 20, 2025, the buildingSMART Rhineland regional group invites you to the next network meeting in Cologne - with a topic that couldn't be more topical: “BIM meets sustainability - potentials and practical examples”.
The event will be hosted by Formitas AG in Cologne's Rheinauhafen, which will open its doors to experts and anyone interested in digital construction from 5 p.m. buildingSMART Germany is the competence network for the digitalization of the construction and real estate industry.
Three experts - one mission: sustainability in practice
With Jan Philipp Mertens (Formitas AG), Christian Gebing (Carpus+Partner AG) and Dr.-Ing. Jan Richarz (MorgenGrün - Innovations by ZWP), three renowned experts will be on stage who are intensively involved with the opportunities and challenges of sustainable construction in connection with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and energy design.
A central question of the evening: How can sustainability requirements be efficiently integrated into BIM projects? Jan Philipp Mertens and Christian Gebing will present practical solutions, while Jan Richarz will shed light on the challenges of modernizing existing buildings - an essential topic for the sustainable energy design of tomorrow.
Lecture “Modernization of existing buildings: challenges and innovative solutions for energy design in existing buildings”
In his presentation, Jan will show how energy challenges in existing buildings can be overcome and transformed into innovative concepts. He will focus in particular on the role of new technologies, such as more efficient heat pumps and optimized energy generation and storage solutions.
Jan is responsible for the areas of modernizing existing buildings and decarbonizing industry at MorgenGrün. He will explain how the building envelope, energy supply systems and new technologies can be optimally coordinated- a decisive step towards the decarbonization of existing buildings.
From theory to practice
The event promises not only top-class presentations, but also the opportunity for personal exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about current developments in the field of Open BIM, share experiences and network with like-minded people.
We are looking forward to the presentations by:
- Jan Philipp Mertens, BIM Manager, Formitas AG, and Christian Gebing, Sustainability Manager, Carpus+Partner AG: Efficient implementation of sustainability specifications in BIM projects.
- Dr.- Ing. Jan Richarz, Senior Consultant, MorgenGrün: Modernization of existing buildings: Challenges and innovative solutions for energy design in existing buildings
Network meeting of the buildingSMART regional group on March 20 in Cologne
Lecture by Dr. Jan Richarz “Modernization of existing buildings: challenges and innovative solutions for energy design in existing buildings”
When? March 20, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a get-together
Where? Formitas AG Cologne, Im Zollhafen 6, 50678 Cologne
Participation: free of charge, but with limited places - register now!