Nina Schmid
Nina Schmid
Nina Schmid

Building Physics I

 

3rd Semester
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Interior Architecture B.A. | Building Physics and Thermal Insulation

Supervision: LB Manuel Oswald

Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle

A residential building from 1890 was renovated for energy efficiency. Due to heritage protection, the street-facing façade remained unchanged, while the freestanding gable wall was insulated. The goal was to develop an insulation concept that met the requirements of the Building Energy Act (GEG 2020), particularly a maximum U-value of 0.24 W/(m²K) for the external wall. The historical construction (e.g., timber beam ceilings, parquet flooring, stucco) and the technical specifications of the existing wall were taken into account. Various insulation materials were compared regarding their advantages and disadvantages, and a suitable insulation type was selected.

Seaweed was chosen as the insulation material. It can be seen as a renewable, natural raw material that is considered a waste product in nature. This means that very little primary energy is used. With its very good heat storage capacity, it is also in the good middle range in terms of thermal conductivity.

Thanks to its diffusion openness, it is insensitive to moisture. In addition, the high salt content serves as a natural fire protection and prevents mold and rodents from causing structural damage. Disposal is safe and sustainable, as it is a natural product and can be returned to the natural cycle at any time.

Building Physics I

 

3rd Semester
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Interior Architecture B.A. | Building Physics and Thermal Insulation

Supervision: LB Manuel Oswald

Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle

A residential building from 1890 was renovated for energy efficiency. Due to heritage protection, the street-facing façade remained unchanged, while the freestanding gable wall was insulated. The goal was to develop an insulation concept that met the requirements of the Building Energy Act (GEG 2020), particularly a maximum U-value of 0.24 W/(m²K) for the external wall. The historical construction (e.g., timber beam ceilings, parquet flooring, stucco) and the technical specifications of the existing wall were taken into account. Various insulation materials were compared regarding their advantages and disadvantages, and a suitable insulation type was selected.

Nina Schmid

Seaweed was chosen as the insulation material. It can be seen as a renewable, natural raw material that is considered a waste product in nature. This means that very little primary energy is used. With its very good heat storage capacity, it is also in the good middle range in terms of thermal conductivity.

Thanks to its diffusion openness, it is insensitive to moisture. In addition, the high salt content serves as a natural fire protection and prevents mold and rodents from causing structural damage. Disposal is safe and sustainable, as it is a natural product and can be returned to the natural cycle at any time.

About myself

Hello, I’m Nina,
I’m pleased to welcome you here! Since 2021, I have been studying Interior Architecture B.A. at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle, Germany. I am currently in my 7th semester. My studies have guided me through a variety of different areas – from Building in Existing Structures to Designing New Buildings and Small Architectures, Interior Construction, Spatial Function Theory, Furniture Design, and Social Design. Each of these modules has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse facets of interior architecture.

During my internship, I had the opportunity to explore the field of sustainable construction in depth. This experience profoundly influenced my mindset and work, sparking my interest in circular building methods and resource-conscious design.
On this website, I present a selection of my projects – from the early stages of my studies to current works that seamlessly combine aesthetics, atmosphere, and sustainability.

I warmly invite you to explore my projects in greater detail.



Nina Schmid

Education

2021 - 2025

B.A. Interior Architecture, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, Germany

Professional Experience

2024

3 months intership, Branch Construction, Sustainability Department, Lidl Immobilien Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

2021

6 months intership, carpentry werk33 GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Contact

nina.schmid@outlook.de
Instagram
LinkedIn

Nina Schmid

About myself

Hello, I’m Nina,
I’m pleased to welcome you here! Since 2021, I have been studying Interior Architecture B.A. at the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle, Germany. I am currently in my 7th semester. My studies have guided me through a variety of different areas – from Building in Existing Structures to Designing New Buildings and Small Architectures, Interior Construction, Spatial Function Theory, Furniture Design, and Social Design. Each of these modules has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse facets of interior architecture.

During my internship, I had the opportunity to explore the field of sustainable construction in depth. This experience profoundly influenced my mindset and work, sparking my interest in circular building methods and resource-conscious design.
On this website, I present a selection of my projects – from the early stages of my studies to current works that seamlessly combine aesthetics, atmosphere, and sustainability.

I warmly invite you to explore my projects in greater detail.



Education

2021 - 2025

B.A. Interior Architecture, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, Germany

Professional Experience

2024

3 months intership, Branch Construction, Sustainability Department, Lidl Immobilien Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

2021

6 months intership, carpentry werk33 GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Contact

nina.schmid@outlook.de
Instagram
LinkedIn