Innovative insulation technology for the reduction of thermal transmission losses in cavity walls / Innovative Dämmtechnik zur Reduzierung der Transmissionswärmeverluste in zweischaligen Mauerwerkswänden

The German energy-saving regulations (EnEV) are continuously revised to make the statutory requirements for thermal insulation of new buildings more stringent, which results in an increased need for highly effective insulation systems.
The objective of a research project being carried out at the TU Dresden, Faculty of Architecture, Chair of Structural Design is to solve the problem of reducing thermal losses from masonry buildings through the development of an innovative insulation and fixing system for cavity wall building. The newly developed insulation system should fulfil the essential requirements regarding geometry, loadbearing capacity, flexibility, lifetime and capability of dismantling as well as current requirements for energy saving to ensure the zero energy standard. The research project is mainly based on the use of vacuum panels (VIP vacuum insulated panels) as the central insulation layer in cavity masonry walls and the development of a linear tie system [1], [2].