Stefan Hinterholzer

Stefan Hinterholzer serves as a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, based at the Research Center Hagenberg. His research bridges civil engineering and information systems, specializing in computational optimization of building construction processes for energy efficiency and cost reduction.

His primary research domains include:

• Building Construction Design Optimization
• Energy Demand Modeling and Reduction
• Construction Cost Minimization
• Automated Construction Planning Systems
• Business Process Management for Knowledge Work

Hinterholzer pioneered the “Bauoptimizer” simulation tool for architectural and material selection, enabling dual optimization of energy consumption and construction expenditures. His work establishes standardized reference frameworks for quantitative assessment in construction planning, addressing complex trade-offs between environmental impact and financial constraints through algorithmic exploration of design spaces.

Analysis of his 2010-2014 publications reveals consistent application of computer-aided systems theory to sustainable construction challenges. His research demonstrates how automated simulation can navigate multi-dimensional optimization problems in building design, significantly advancing methodologies for eco-efficient construction planning within constrained computational search spaces.

Professional activities include peer-review services for Wirtschaftsinformatik 2005 (eEconomy/eGovernment conference) and presentations on Business Process Management integration with enterprise software. His interdisciplinary approach connects construction engineering with information systems through practical computational solutions.