LEARNING FACTORY
To support teaching and research activities on Campus Melaten, a new building is being planned to serve as a learning factory. The project involves developing a practical implementation concept that integrates building construction techniques, structural design, and building services engineering.The design prioritizes the optimization of structural components and technical systems while adhering to high standards of design, functionality, and sustainability.

The concept features an open, flexible building layout that accommodates evolving production workflows and layouts. By staggering transverse segments along the longitudinal axis, the structure allows for seamless future expansions.The building is organized into functional zones: offices and seminar rooms, an access zone, utility and technical areas, a production hall, and a dedicated loading and unloading zone.

Natural light is introduced throughout the building via junctions in the supporting structure, enhancing the interior atmosphere. A sleek, modern mullion-transom façade encloses the east and north sides.

Each transom is ventilated independently using a compact system, ensuring efficient and autonomous operation. The planned building services engineering facilitates flexible use and future expansion of the learning factory. 
Credits:
Integrated Project
Supervised by: Prof. Hartwig Schneider, RWTH Aachen University Prof. Dr. Martin Trautz, RWTH Aachen University Prof. Dr. Dirk Henning Braun, RWTH Aachen University