{"id":4504,"date":"2025-10-30T11:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/good-practice\/living-lab-nrw\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T07:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:54:21","slug":"living-lab-nrw","status":"publish","type":"goodpractice-projekt","link":"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/good-practice\/living-lab-nrw\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Lab NRW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vimeo-embed-placeholder\" data-vimeo-id=\"1219213788\">\n                    <div class=\"vimeo-embed-placeholder-content\">\n                        <p>To play this video, you must agree to the use of Vimeo cookies.<\/p>\n                        <button class=\"cookies-consent-settings-button cookies-consent-button\" aria-label=\"Manage cookie settings for the Vimeo video 1219213788\">Manage Settings<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Impacts \u2013 What Makes This Project an Example of Good Practice?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On December 3, 2024, the potential impacts of <em>Living Lab NRW<\/em> were analyzed using the Map\/ing Sustainability method by an interdisciplinary discussion group consisting of architects, civil engineers, designers, and experts in sustainability research, theater studies, stage design, and art education. Katharina Simon, the project manager of <em>Living Lab NRW<\/em>, presented the project and participated in the discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gp-diagramm-block_f5cf412e72bdc8e0be81fbac5b1148d9\" class=\"block-gp-diagramm\" style=\"container-type: inline-size;\">\n    <div class=\"gp-diagramm-grid\">\n        <figure class=\"gp-diagramm-content-figure\">\n            <div class=\"gp-diagramm-content\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923.webp\" alt=\"Graphical model of the &quot;Map\/ing Sustainability&quot; method featuring concentric circles and selected SDG icons. It illustrates the Map\/ing Sustainability analytical approach, which visualizes potential sustainability impacts using the interconnected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The concentric circles represent the causal chains of impact resulting from a good practice project: Input, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts. The diagram relies on the Wuppertal Institute&#039;s three-tier model as a framework: individual SDGs are mapped to these tiers, highlighting that sustainability impacts are not viewed in isolation, but through their interdependencies across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. The graphic serves as a reference model for the collaborative analysis of products, business models, infrastructures, performances, or works of art.\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%;\" \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923_EN.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%;\" \/>\n                <div class=\"gp-diagramm-slideshow\" style=\"position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; pointer-events:none;\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gp-slide\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Living-Lab-1-1.svg\"\n                                alt=\"\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block;\" \/>\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gp-slide\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Living-Lab-2-1.svg\"\n                                alt=\"\"\n                                style=\"position:absolute; 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width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:none;\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"gp-diagramm-zoom-button\" aria-label=\"Enlarge graphic\"><\/button>\n\n                <div class=\"gp-diagramm-overlay\" id=\"gp-diagramm-block_f5cf412e72bdc8e0be81fbac5b1148d9-overlay\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"gp-diagramm-block_f5cf412e72bdc8e0be81fbac5b1148d9-overlay-title\" hidden>\n                    <div class=\"gp-diagramm-overlay__inner\">\n                        <span id=\"gp-diagramm-block_f5cf412e72bdc8e0be81fbac5b1148d9-overlay-title\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Enlarge graphic<\/span>\n                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"gp-diagramm-overlay__close\" aria-label=\"Close overlay\"><\/button>\n                        <div class=\"gp-diagramm-overlay__viewport\" aria-label=\"Zoomable graphic\">\n                                                        <div class=\"gp-diagramm-image-map\" data-src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923.webp\" data-mid-src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923_EN.svg\" data-overlay-src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Living-Lab-5-1.svg\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Diagram (enlargeable)\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"gp-diagramm-overlay__controls\" aria-label=\"Zoom control\">\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"gp-zoom-in\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\">+<\/button>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"gp-zoom-out\" aria-label=\"Minimize\">\u2212<\/button>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"gp-zoom-reset\" aria-label=\"Reset\">\u27f2<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <figcaption class=\"gp-figcaption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/methode\/map-ing-sustainability\/\">Map\/ing Sustainability<\/a>: Analysis of the impact potential of the project with regard to the SDGs            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n        <!-- Die Slideshow-Logik wurde nach src\/js\/div\/div.js ausgelagert und wird in src\/index.js in der Single-Project-View initialisiert. -->\n\n        <figure class=\"d3-netzwerk-mini-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"d3-netzwerk-mini\" data-svg-alt=\"Graphical three-level model with three stacked, color-highlighted ovals. Bottom: natural resources; middle: provisioning systems; top: well-being. The levels are connected by double arrows; within each level, the corresponding icons of selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are shown.\">\n                <a class=\"gp-diagramm-mini-fullscreen-button\" href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/sdg-model\/?id=4504\" aria-label=\"Open in the SDG model\"><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <figcaption class=\"gp-figcaption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/sdg-model\/?id=4504\">SDG Model<\/a>: Categorization of the identified sustainability goals into three levels: Natural Resources, Provisioning Systems, and Well-being            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-being<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participants in the discussion saw significant potential for impact in the diverse teaching and learning methods being tested as part of the <em>Living Lab NRW<\/em>. These methods actively involve citizens\u2014and students in particular\u2014and offer an experiential entry point that enables long-term learning from practice for practice. In this way, the Lab serves as a place of learning and education for sustainable development (SDG 4).  <br\/><br\/>The participants discussed the idea of expanding on this approach by inviting artists to actively engage with the <em>Living Lab NRW<\/em> sites: Art can \u201cserve as a bridge to lower barriers\u201d and has the power to inspire people emotionally to embrace sustainability. The Lab could thus become a space for experimentation where citizens can actively participate as part of an \u201calternative institution\u201d and explore social dialogue in light of resource scarcity (SDG 16). <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2250\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Living Lab NRW, featuring several buildings and solar panels along the Nordbahntrasse in Wuppertal.\" class=\"wp-image-2250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Living Lab NRW, BUW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2252\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Living Lab NRW, BUW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provisioning Systems<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project\u2019s greatest potential impact lies in addressing the question of how to achieve an adequate standard of housing for all by utilizing vacant lots, effectively incorporating shared urban spaces, and testing new, resource-efficient construction methods. The goal is to move away from \u201cnew construction on green spaces\u201d and instead raise awareness of approaches such as repurposing or infill development, which enable the creation of more high-quality housing in urban areas with less resource and energy input (SDG 11). <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a real-world laboratory, the <em>Living Lab<\/em> offers the opportunity to test new housing concepts by involving citizens in the research process and to gain new insights into comfort and quality of life, resilient cities, and a functioning circular economy in the construction sector (SDGs 9, 12). In addition, the project demonstrates how photovoltaics, a local heating network, and a partnership with Wuppertal\u2019s municipal utilities can contribute to a local, independent energy supply (SDG 7). <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the participants identified another area of potential impact in the project\u2019s international focus and the collaboration among various stakeholders: The project emerged from an international competition involving teams from different parts of the world\u2014such as Taiwan, France, and Spain. The participants in the discussion noted that this international character and cultural diversity would also be reflected in the buildings (SDG 17). <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Resources<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With regard to natural resources, the discussion group emphasized that the project aims to promote the responsible use of raw materials\u2014by testing and processing a variety of natural materials, through green facades and roofs, and by applying the principles of a \u201csponge city.\u201d These measures conserve resources and contribute to adaptation to climate change. Furthermore, the project raises awareness of land-use efficiency and thus promotes the economical use of limited urban space (SDGs 13 and 15).  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-gallery-is-layout-8b6d8048 wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1299\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-24-um-16.19.52-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-24-um-16.19.52-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-24-um-16.19.52-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-24-um-16.19.52-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-24-um-16.19.52-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-24-um-16.19.52-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 transform.NRW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1297\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.28.30-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.28.30-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.28.30-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.28.30-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.28.30-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.28.30-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 transform.NRW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"1295\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.27.44-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.27.44-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.27.44-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.27.44-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.27.44-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bildschirmfoto-2025-10-23-um-20.27.44-1-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 transform.NRW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-3-1-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-3-1-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-3-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LL_Campus-3-1-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Living Lab NRW, BUW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Living Lab NRW is a research project at the University of Wuppertal that brings climate-neutral construction to life. The lab originated from the international Solar Decathlon competition, in which student teams construct sustainable buildings. Some of these buildings remained at the Nordbahntrasse in Wuppertal as research and exhibition sites. As educational venues, they were occasionally open to the public, for example for guided tours or summer schools.   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