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: 07 December 2021

Second edition of the German textbook Building Information Modeling available.

In December 2021, the new edition of the German textbook Building Information Modeling has been published.

Three years after the English edition of the book Building Information Modeling, the second edition of the German version has now been published. The editors André Borrmann, Markus König, Christian Koch and Jakob Beetz have summarized research findings and industrial practice experience in collaboration with reputable authors. Amongst others, Judith Krischler (chapter BIM Project Management and BIM Roles) and Mathias Artus (chapter Data Modeling) have contributed to this book.

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

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Here you can find an overview of teaching modules offered by the chair.

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Here we describe individual research activities at the chair.

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