Sustainable Building, B. Eng.
(formerly Energy and Building Engineering , B.Eng.)
Admission free since the winter semester of 2019/20
Thanks to the interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching at TH Lübeck, I feel well prepared for future challenges.
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Rethinking buildings and technology – sustainable, practical, future-proof
„Another World Is Possible“: Fridays For Future - since 2018 students around the world have been demonstrating for faster action on climate change and for compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement. Students studying Sustainable Building Technology ensure that future buildings are built resource-friendly and environmentally sustainable. They are fascinated by sustainable buildings, interested in natural sciences and enjoy mathematics. At TH Lübeck, they are trained to become team-oriented engineers with a wide range of career opportunities. Whether in engineering offices, companies or public administrations - our graduates plan, construct and operate buildings with an eye for the global goals of sustainable development and a focus on climate protection. Students work closely with architects and professional planners during their studies and learn how to optimize building technology with regard to ecological and economic aspects. As engineers, they ask questions such as: which interactions exist between the shell and the structure of the building? Or: what are the needs of the occupants of the buildings?
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Key Facts
| Degree: | Bachelor of Engineering, B.Eng. |
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| Standard Period of Study: | 7 Semesters |
| Start of Studies: | In the Winter Semester |
| Form of Study: | Attendance Studies |
| Number of ECTS: | 210 LP* |
| Admission Requirements: | University Entrance Qualification/ Abitur, UAS Entrance Qualification or Special Occupational Qualification |
| Admission Restrictions: | none |
| Target Group: | Technically and mathematically talented first-year students who enjoy science, sustainability (with a focus on buildings), and communication. |
| Internship: | The Bachelor's degree program requires a pre-study internship. The pre-study internship must amount to at least 8 working weeks and should be completed, if possible, prior to the start of the studies. In addition, the 7th semester must include a work placement of at least 12 weeks. Details are specified by the internship guideline. |
| Regulations: | Prüfungsordnung (PDF, GER) Prüfungsverfahrensordnung (PDF, GER) Praktikumsrichtlinie (PDF, GER) Merkblatt Vorpraktikum (PDF, GER) |
| * | In the European Higher Education Area credit points (Leistungspunkte / LP) are awarded in form of ECTS points. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) simplifies the recognition of credits earned at home and abroad. |
In Brief – Sustainable Building (B.Eng.)
Building technology (also referred to as technical building equipment, building services, or supply engineering) encompasses all technical systems that make a building functional, comfortable, and energy-efficient. According to the HOAI (Official Scale of Fees for Services by Architects and Engineers), it is divided into eight groups: wastewater, water, and gas installations; heat supply systems; ventilation and air conditioning systems; electrical power installations; telecommunication and information technology installations; conveyance installations; application-specific and process installations; and building automation. Topics such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and renewable energies are increasingly integral parts of modern building technology.
Since the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, sustainability has been defined as a triad of ecology, economy, and social compatibility, complemented by culture as a fourth pillar. In the construction sector, this primarily concerns the use, transformation, and recycling of building materials, as well as the provision of energy and the handling of hazardous substances. The integration of renewable energy sources such as solar thermal energy, photovoltaics, and heat pumps is a central element of sustainable building.
The degree program is divided into foundational studies covering engineering and construction principles, and core studies that address the key aspects of building technology. These include building physics, heating, cooling, ventilation, and simulation analysis. Five compulsory modules directly address the topic of sustainability: Climate Protection and Sustainability, GEG (Building Energy Act) Project and Life Cycle Assessment, Interdisciplinary Project, Renewable Energies, and Sustainable Building. In addition, sustainability is integrated as a supporting aspect across many other courses. The program is offered by the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Technische Hochschule Lübeck.
Civil Engineering plans the structural load-bearing capacity, stability, and framework of a building, with core focus areas in structural engineering, geotechnics, hydraulic engineering, and transportation infrastructure. Sustainable Building, on the other hand, focuses on the functionality of the building: designing systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing (HVAC), integrating renewable energies, and implementing building automation and smart building solutions. In short: Civil Engineering plans the structure, Sustainable Building ensures that the building operates comfortably, efficiently, and sustainably.
Career prospects are excellent. The Association of German Engineers (VDI) points out in its Ingenieurmonitor 2025/III that the greatest shortages are in the fields of construction, surveying, building technology, and architecture.* Projections by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) show that around 157,000 additional workers will be needed by 2030 to implement the energy transition. The combination of building technology, renewable energies, and digital building automation makes graduates highly sought-after experts, for example, as project managers in energy and building technology, technical building equipment planning coordinators, specialists in sustainable construction and building certification, or simulation engineers.
*VDI/IW-Ingenieurmonitor 3rd Quarter 2025, https://www.vdi.de/ueber-uns/presse/publikationen/details/vdiiw-ingenieurmonitor-3-quartal-2025, page 1, (accessed on April 15, 2026)
Contact
Head
| Prof.
Christian Blatt M.Sc. | |
| Telefon: | +49 451 300 5789 |
| Fax: | +49 451 300 5079 |
| E-Mail: | christian.blatt@th-luebeck.de |
| Raum: | E.1 14-1.23 |
Admission Office
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Admissions Office
Do you have questions about your application or enrollment?
Please contact our admissions office. | |
| Phone: | +49 451 300 5644 (Service-Point) |
| E-Mail: | studieren@th-luebeck.de |
| Room: | 36-0.50 |
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