Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Koch

The Chair of Intelligent Technical Design is concerned with the application of modern information and communication technology (ICT) during the design, the construction and the operation of civil infrastructure, such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, road and pipe networks. In this regard, we use methods of Building Information Modelling (BIM), Computer Vision and Machine Learning as well as Virtual and Augmented Reality to efficiently and sustainably inform decision makers. 

"Intelligent Technical Design refers to a design approach that utilizes advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to optimize the design process and improve the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of building and infrastructure systems. It integrates data-driven insights, real-time performance monitoring, and machine learning algorithms into the design process to make informed decisions, automate manual processes, and reduce the risk of human error. The goal of Intelligent Technical Design is to create high-performing, sustainable, and efficient building and infrastructure systems." [ChatGPT, 2023]

Published: 19 August 2020

Contributions to the ICCCBE 2020

Two papers have been published at the ICCCBE 2020 international conference.

In the context of the "International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering" (ICCCBE) our chair has published two papers resulting from our research projects. During the virtual online session Judith Krischler presented a study concept to evaluate the application of Virtual Reality in structural engineering. This paper belongs to the project AuCity 2.

Mathias Artus is co-author of a paper on the evaluation of IFC software published in the conference proceedings. This paper discusses the implementation of textures and cutout geometries in IFC viewers and editors and is part of the project Damage Information Modeling.

Our team includes Prof. Koch, Mrs. Engelbert, Mr. Wagner, and several research and student assistants.

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Here we describe individual research activities at the chair.

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