Daniel Heidenthaler

Daniel Heidenthaler serves as a Researcher at the Design and Green Engineering Center for Alpine Construction (Zentrum Alpines Bauen), specializing in energy performance analysis of built environments. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through data-driven approaches to climate-neutral urban development.

His research centers on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as foundational tools for urban building energy modeling, heat load prediction, and energy flexibility assessment. Key focus areas include residential building stock analysis, district-level energy modeling, and alpine-specific construction challenges. His methodology combines structured EPC data analysis with advanced simulation techniques to address thermal mass utilization and renewable energy integration in building systems.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a consistent trajectory toward practical applications of EPC data for district energy planning, with increasing emphasis on climate resilience in alpine regions. His work bridges theoretical modeling and real-world implementation through projects focused on building densification and component activation.

Heidenthaler actively contributes to major research initiatives including 'Energy flexibility through buildings' (2025-2030) as Deputy Project Manager and 'IEA ES Task 43' as Project Leader, securing funding from Austrian Climate and Energy Fund (Klima- und Energiefonds) and international consortia. His peer review activities for journals like Building and Environment demonstrate scholarly engagement.

As part of the interdisciplinary Center for Alpine Construction, he collaborates on integrated solutions for sustainable building densification in mountainous regions, with recent work presented at international conferences on component activation and residential cooling systems.