Division IV - Natural and Built Environment
We create and impart knowledge for a future worth living in and with dignity for all.
We combine professional excellence with interdisciplinary thinking to answer major questions of relevance for society.
We develop sustainable solutions based on the diversity of our cultures, concepts and methods.
We inspire people and encourage talents.
KIT Division IV 'Natural and Built Environment' generates, teaches and applies knowledge about the changing Earth. This includes natural processes and developments as well as man-made changes and their impacts. To achieve this, research, teaching and innovation are bundled in strategic fields joining over 30 Institutes from architecture, civil engineering, geo- and environmental sciences, as well as meteorology and climate sciences. The scientists of Division IV explore, develop and teach local, regional and global solutions for a sustainable future. Teaching and acadamic affairs of Division IV are organized in the KIT departments of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, while the mission-based large-scale research tasks are managed in frame of the Helmholtz program "Changing Earth-Sustaining our Future".
Understanding the world of today and shaping it for tomorrow
Researchers at KIT and the University of Freiburg want to use sensors and samplings to ensure the long-term health and functionality of urban trees.
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KIT researchers and partners investigate the impact of ozone and and water vapor in the troposphere and stratosphere.
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KIT researchers use machine learning to develop the first national flood forecasting model for small rivers.
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KIT researchers and partners publish guidelines on the sustainable reuse of components.
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KIT and partners research extreme wind speeds and carry out the first holistic recording of weather systems over the North Atlantic.
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With the ‘komorebi’ structure, KIT researchers are testing flexible and customisable shading structures made of renewable materials for urban spaces.
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With a new concept for concrete recycling, Rement wins the Karlsruhe Technology Region competition and also receives the audience award.
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Researchers from the Helmholtz Association summarise their research on digital twins in the field of earth and environment in a synthesis paper.
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Contributions to sustainable urban development
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Sustainable concepts for the use and protection of water resources
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KIT - Member of the Consortium Schneefernerhaus
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Interdisciplinary research at KIT on disasters, risks and security
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For an Environment Worth Living in
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KIT works for the sustainability of our resources - in research, teaching and innovation
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