Thomas Auer

Thomas Auer is a Professor at the Chair of Building Technology and Climate-Adaptive Construction at Technische Universität München. His research focuses on thermal comfort, facade systems, and sustainable building retrofits, with significant contributions to climate-adaptive construction and energy flexibility in buildings.

• Current projects include retrofitting existing high-rise office buildings and developing algae-based facade panels for improved thermal and visual comfort.
• His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to sustainable cities, climate action, and responsible consumption.

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize dynamic thermal conditioning, energy performance metrics, and innovative building envelope solutions. Key subfields include microalgae applications, zonal thermal modeling, and climate-responsive design.

Collaborations: He collaborates with researchers like Klaus Sedlbauer and institutions in Brazil and Germany on projects addressing building stock optimization and climate adaptation.