The ETA model factory on the TU Darmstadt campus is the prototype for a modern industrial building. Here, research is carried out into how energy can be saved by intelligently networking all building and production components. The Schüco Parametric System has been used in a real project for the first time. With the ETA factory, a research factory has been opened at the TU Darmstadt which investigates the energy saving potential of an industrial production chain under real conditions. The interdisciplinary project, which involves mechanical engineers, architects, civil engineers and electrical engineers, networks the building envelope, building technology and the production process. To read more on this project, please visit: www.schueco.com/web2/us/architects/magazine/transition/research_for_the_...
