About the person
Teaching philosophy
Where, if not here?
When, if not now?
Who, if not you?
Seize your opportunities - now!
Tasks in teaching and research
- Design and building construction in BA and Ma study programs, focus on
- steel construction, load-bearing structures, metallic building facades and
- energy activation
- Head of the Master's program "Building envelopes made of metal M.Sc."
- Professorial member of the MRW Graduate Center
- Trustee of the Forschungsvereinigung Stahlanwendung e.V. Düsseldorf (FOSTA)
Awards
2014
Teaching award of the Fachhochschule Dortmund for special achievements in teaching
2006
Friedrich Wilhelm Prize of RWTH Aachen University for the dissertation "New structural forms and technologies for load-bearing structures made of thin sheet metal"
1998
Hünnebeck Prize for the diploma thesis "Cargo-Lifter Halle"
1998
Friedrich Wilhelm Prize of RWTH Aachen University for the thesis "Cargo-Lifter Halle"
1998
Borchers Plaque of the RWTH Aachen for the diploma thesis "Cargo-Lifter Halle"
Research
Research "Metal construction"
New structural shapes for lightweight steel construction
Prof. Dr. Helmut Hachul's research focuses on the facetted spatial folding structures made of sheet steel. With them, completely new, free-form structures are possible with minimal effort, which do not require any additional support structure. They are based on research into geodesic domes by the American Richard Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983), which has been continuously developed further since 1998 as the basis for the company's own research. The new construction principles are constantly being optimized and offer a very economical and aesthetic addition to conventional construction methods for free-form surfaces. Business Studies also focus on cost-effectiveness, from the CAD-CAM production chain to detailing in line with material and building physics.
Innovative metal construction
In addition to known and proven products and construction methods in lightweight steel construction, the main focus here is on the integration of alternative technologies in building construction, from primary forming to forming, joining and coating. Marginal areas such as vehicle and aircraft construction are systematically analyzed and the transferability of the technology is tested and verified.
Research projects
The Department of Architecture + Metal Construction is involved in various research and development projects in the field of innovative and constructive lightweight steel construction in cooperation with specialist companies, institutes and international research partners.
Research projects
Running research projects
Finished research projects
PlusEnergy building 2.0
Energetically activated steel components for energy transfer over large areas
P 1745/05/2023 + VP 1746/05/2023
IGF No. 54LNP17 + 55LN
Cooperative research project with RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Funded by: BMWK/AiF
Research centers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul (FH DO), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Kuhnhenne (RWTH AC), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Döring (FH AC)
Project coordination FH DO: Bastian Müller M.Sc.
Laufzeit: 01.01.2023-30.06.2025
Integral solutions for PlusEnergy buildings 2.0 in lightweight steel construction
P1285
IGF No. 03190/17
Cooperative research project with RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Funded by: BMBF/AiF
Research centers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul (FH DO), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Kuhnhenne (RWTH AC), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Döring (FH AC)
Project coordination FH DO: Dr. Thiemo Ebbert
Laufzeit: 01.09.2017-29.02.2020
Solar steel sandwich elements - Building-integrated solar steel sandwich elements for industrial and commercial construction
P1253
IGF project no.: 19520 N
Cooperative research project with the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH)
Funded by: BMBF/AiF
Research centers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul (FH DO), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Brendel (ISFH), Dr.-Ing. Federico Giovannetti (ISFH)
Project coordination FH DO: Yesim Tekinbas M. Sc.; Daniela Ridder M. Sc;
Laufzeit: 01.06.2017-31.08.2019
VHF Plus - Energetic activation of ventilated metal curtain walls
HIFF project, project number: 0100379
Funded by: Fachhochschule Dortmund
Research unit: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul
Project coordination: Daniela Ridder M. Sc.
Laufzeit: 01.03.2017-30.09.2017
UK Stahl - New possibilities for substructures made of hot-dip galvanized steel
HIFF project, project number: 0100339
Funded by: Fachhochschule Dortmund |
Research unit: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul
Project coordination: Daniela Ridder M. Sc.
Laufzeit: 01.07.2015-31.01.2016
EVeFa stainless steel composite sheet facades, New application possibilities for ventilated metal facades through the use of stainless steel composite sheets
P 1040/09/2011
IGF No. 16936 N/2,
Cooperative research project with the University of Dresden
Third-party funding: Direct funding by the FOSTA Foundation Düsseldorf,
Research positions: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul (FH DO), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Brosius (TU DD)
Project coordination FH DO: Dipl.-Ing. Janine Bach M. Sc.; Dipl.-Ing. Heike Rößling M.Sc
Laufzeit: 01.01.2014-31.12.2015
Energy-efficient refurbishment of commercial properties & holistic approach to energy optimization in commercial buildings
HIFF project
Funded by: Fachhochschule Dortmund | HIFF Project
Research unit: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul
Project coordination: Dipl.-Ing. Martin Vorschulze M. Sc.
Duration: 2013-2014
SoGefa-Glazed solar absorbers for building façades
HIFF project
Funded by: Fachhochschule Dortmund
Research unit: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul
Project coordination: Dipl.-Ing. Janine Bach M. Sc.
Laufzeit: 01.07.2013.-31.01.2014
Multi-dimensionally energy-optimized building envelopes in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial buildings
P 880/09/2011
IGF No. 16936 N/2
Cooperative research project with RWTH Aachen University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and HTW Berlin
Funded by: BMBF/AiF
Research centers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul (FH DO), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Feldmann (RWTH AC), Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Ummenhofer (KIT), Prof. Dr. Susanne Rexroth (HTW Berlin)
Project coordination FH DO: Dipl.-Ing. Janine Bach M. Sc.; Dipl.-Ing. Heike Rößling M.Sc.; Yesim Tekinbas M.Sc.
Duration: 01.02.2011 to 31.12.2013
InduSolar+ Development of a large-area collector for facades and roof surfaces in industrial and commercial buildings to harness thermal energy from solar radiation for water heating, process heat and summer cooling
IGF-Nr. 16936 N/2
Funded by: BMBF/AiF
Research centers: Prof. Dr. H. Hachul; Prof. A. Rogall
Project coordination: Dipl.-Ing. Kai Thomas; Dipl.-Ing. Janine Bach M. Sc.; Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Horn M.Sc.
Duration: 18.11.2008 to 30.04.2013
Development of a mullion and transom connector
Project BgA
Funded by: Jansen AG, Oberriet, Switzerland
Research centers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Helmut Hachul
Project coordination: Dipl.-Ing. Kai Thomas
Duration: 01.10.2007 to 01.01.2008
Publications
Monograph
Anthology contribution
- Kuhnhenne, Markus, Feldmann, Markus & Hachul, Helmut 2016. Energieoptimierte Gebäudehüllen in Stahlleichtbauweise. In Eurocode 3 - Grundnorm Werkstoffe und Nachhaltigkeit ; Stahlbau-Kalender 2016. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, 485–523.
- Hachul, Helmut 2010. Integrativ und anpassungsfähig. In Leichtbausysteme aus Stahl für Dach und Fassade. Stahl-Informations-Zentrum: Dokumentation. Düsseldorf: Stahl-Informations-Zentrum, 72–86.
Conference paper
Journal article
- Feldmann, Markus u. a. 2011. Mehrdimensional energieoptimierte Gebäudehüllen in Stahlleichtbauweise für den Industrie- und Gewerbebau. Stahlbau 80, 10, 734–739.
- Hachul, Helmut 2008. BLOBMASTER - freie Formen aus Stahlblech. Stahlbau 77, 11, 822–823.
- Hachul, Helmut 2006. "Die bimodulare Bauweise verspricht mehr Variabilität" Compact : das Kundenmagazin von ThyssenKrupp Steel 3, 7–7.
- Hachul, Helmut 2006. Strukturformen und Technologien für Tragkonstruktionen aus Feinblech. Stahlbau 75, 10, 870–871.
- Gerhardt, Rolf, Hachul, Helmut & Wurm, Jan 2005. "Umweltkommunikationszentrum" und "Sender Euregio" RWTH-Themen : Berichte aus der Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen 1, 66–66.
- Hachul, Helmut 2003. Bauen nach Farbe. Stahlbau 72, 6, 465–466.
Scientific lecture
- Hachul, Helmut 2011. Integrativ und anpassungsfähig – Gestaltung von Stahlfassaden im Industrie- und Gewerbebau.
- Hachul, Helmut 2011. Die Gebäudehülle als Energieerzeuger, Nachhaltiges Planen, Bauen und Betreiben – Chancen für den Stahlleichtbau.
- Hachul, Helmut 2011. Smarte Gebäudehüllen.
- Hachul, Helmut 2011. More with less – Alternative Ansätze im Stahlleichtbau.
- Hachul, Helmut 2010. Integrativ und anpassungsfähig – Gestaltung von Stahlfassaden im Industrie- und Gewerbebau.
- Hachul, Helmut 2010. More with less – free form shapes with sheet metal.
- Hachul, Helmut 2010. Solare Energie kommt nicht nur vom Dach.
- Hachul, Helmut 2010. Stahlhaut – Perspektiven für eine Architektur mit Stahlfeinblech.
- Hachul, Helmut 2010. Cars.
- Hachul, Helmut 2007. Architektur mit Stahl - Neue Möglichkeiten und Potenziale.
- Hachul, Helmut & Becker, J. 2006. Innovationen im Stahlbau.
- Hachul, Helmut, Führer, W. & Wurm, J. 2004. Werkstattbericht "Innovationen in Holz-, Glas- und Stahlkonstruktionen".
- Hachul , Helmut & Führer, W. 2003. Innovative Tragstrukturen aus Feinblech.
- Hachul, Helmut 2002. Leichtbau durch innovativen Werkstoffeinsatz.
- Hachul, Helmut & Führer, W. 1999. Ertüchtigen und Umnutzen - Bauen im Bestand.
Organization of exhibition, workshop, congress, trade fair
Participation in third-party exhibitions
Books
Publications in books
Hachul, H.; Ebbert, T.; Kunhnhenne, M.; Reger, V.; Döring, B.; Blanke, T.: Integrale Lösungen für Plusenergiegebäude in Stahlleichtbauweise 2.0, Publication of the Forschungsvereinigung Stahlanwendung e.V., 03.2022, 294 pages, ISBN 978-3-96780-025-8
Hachul, H.; Ridder-Weßels, D.; Tekinbas, Y.; Giovanetti, F.; Kirchner, M.; Weiland, F.: Building-integrated steel sandwich elements with mineral wool core for industrial and commercial construction, 02.2022, 107 pages, ISBN 978-3-96780-022-7
Hachul, H., Tekinbas, Y., Rößling, H., Bach, J.: EVeFa-Edelstahl-Verbundblech Fassaden, Neue Einsatzmöglichkeiten für vorhängte hinterlüftete Metallfassaden durch den Einsatz von Edelstahl-Verbundblech, FOSTA Wirtschaftsverlag 2019
Hachul, H.: Form and Energy: Innovations in Metal Building Facades, 6th International academic Conference on Places and Technologies, University of Pécs, Hungary, 2019, pp. 100-112, ISBN: ISBN 978-963-429-401-6
Hachul, H.; et al.: Building-integrated solar thermal energy, Conference proceedings Smart Energy 2019, Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, Dortmund, pp. 196-202, ISBN: 987-3-86488-159-6
Hachul, H., et al.: Energy-optimized building envelopes in lightweight steel construction
Steel Construction Calendar 2016, Ernst & Sohn, Berlin, pp. 483-523, ISBN 978-3-433-03127-8
Hachul, H.: Dynamik in der Fassadengestaltung - Innovationen und Visionen mit Stahlblech, Documentation 567, Zukunft Bauen in Europa - Architektur und Technik multifunktionaler Gebäudehüllen aus Stahl, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, Düsseldorf, 2015 edition, pp. 68-86
Hachul, H.; Bach, J.; Rößling, H.: Multidimensional energy-optimized building envelope in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial buildings, Research Report 2011, Fachhochschule Dortmund, Wirtschaftsverlag, 2013
Hachul, H.; Bach, J.; Rößling, H.: Multidimensional energy-optimized building envelope in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial construction, Research Report 2011, Fachhochschule Dortmund, vmm Wirtschaftsverlag, 2011
Hachul, H.: Integrative and adaptable - Design of steel façades in industrial and commercial construction, Steel Information Center, Documentation 568, Düsseldorf 2010 pp. 72-86
Hachul, H.: More with less - free form shapes with sheet metal, The Future Envelope 4, Delft University of Technology, 2010, pp. 63-74
Hachul, H. : New way to free forms - spatial folds made of sheet metal, VDI Reports No. 2084, Düsseldorf 2009
Hachul, H.: Neue Strukturformen und Technologien für Tragkonstruktionen aus Feinblech, Dissertation at the Faculty of Architecture, RWTH Aachen University, 2006
Hachul, H.: COLOURDOME - A self-supporting experimental dome made of sheet steel
Steel Information Center, Documentation 089, Düsseldorf 2004
Hachul, H.: Workshop report: "Innovations in timber, glass and steel constructions",
Complete documentation, 6th Colloquium on Turnkey Construction, HOCHTIEF AG, Hamburg 2004
Hachul, H.: Load-bearing structures made of thin sheet metal in: Transparency and Lightness, Publication of the Department of Constructive Design, Lightweight Construction at the University of Duisburg-Essen 2003, pp. 117-128
Hachul, H.: Architecture and Sheet Metal, Proceedings of the 3rd Industry Colloquium, TU Clausthal 2002
Essays
Articles in magazines and digital
Hachul, H.; Ridder-Weßels, D.; Tekinbas, Y.; Weimar, T.; Reißaus, H.: Development of resource-saving and material-efficient substructures made of bath galvanized steel for rear ventilated facades, online publication of Gemeinschaftsausschuss Verzinken e.V. (GAV), No. 175, 2023 (11 pages) https://www.gav-verzinken.de/forschung/wissenspool
Hachul, H.; Ebbert, T; Döring, B.; Blanke, T.; Göttsche, J.; Kuhnhenne, M. Reger, V.: Commercial halls on the way to the PlusEnergy building 2.0, TGA Fachplaner issue 04.2022, pp. 38-43
Hachul, H.; Kuhnhenne, M.; Döring, M.; Ebbert, T.; Reger, V.: Plus energy buildings 2.0 in lightweight steel constructions, Amercian Journal of Civil Engineering, 20.05.2020; ISSN Online: 2330-8737, ISSN Print: 2330-8729
Hachul, H.; Tekinbas, Y.; Ridder, D.; Giovannetti, F.; Kirchner, M.; Weiland, F.: Energy-activated steel sandwich elements with mineral fiber core, Stahlbau 6/2020, pp. 504-511, Ernst und Sohn, Berlin, ISSN 0038-9145
Hachul, H.; Ebbert, T., Kuhnhenne, M.; Reger, V.; Döring, B.; Blanke, T; Göttsche, J.: Utilization of renewable energies through thermal activation of steel components, Stahlbau 6/2020, pp. 512-519, Ernst und Sohn, Berlin 2020, ISSN 0038-9145
Hachul, H.; Ridder, D.: Hot-dip galvanized substructure; Facade - Technology and Architecture; Issue 05/2019; Verlagsanstalt Handwerk, Düsseldorf, pp. 8-10, ISSN: 0941-7796
Hachul, H.: Form and Energy - Innovations in metal building Facades; 6th International academic conference - Places and Technologies 2019; Book of Abstracts, University of Pécs; p. 47, ISBN: ISBN 978-963-429-378-1
Hachul, H; Ridder D.: Modern application of bath galvanized steel facades in architecture, Intergalva Berlin 2018, conference proceedings
Hachul, H.; Bach J.; Rößling H.; et. al.: Energy-optimized building envelopes in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial construction, Stahlbau 7, 83rd volume July 2014, Ernst und Sohn, Berlin 2014, pp. 461-475
Hachul, H.; Bach, J.; Rößling, H.; et. al.: Multidimensional energy-optimized building envelopes in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial buildings, Industrie und Gewerbebauten Issue 2/2014, Ernst und Sohn, Berlin 2014 pp. 45-50
Hachul, H.: Building envelopes made of hot dip (batch) galvanized steel, EGGA Assembly 2013, Dresden, 10-13 June 2013, conference proceedings pp. 1-39
Hachul, H.: Building envelopes with stainless steel, stahl und eisen, Verlag Stahleisen GmbH Düsseldorf, issue 4/2013 pp. 61-67
Hachul, H.; Bach, J.; Rößling, H., et al: Multidimensionally energy-optimized building envelope in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial construction, Stahlbau 1/2013, Berlin 2012 pp. 26-34
Hachul, H.; Bach, J.; Rößling, H., et al: Multidimensionally energy-optimized building envelope in lightweight steel construction for industrial and commercial construction, Stahlbau 10/2011, Berlin 2011 pp. 743-739
Hachul, H.: Blobmaster - Free forms made of sheet steel, Stahlbau No. 11/2008, Berlin pp. 822-823
Hachul, H.: The dream of the irregular - spatial folding structures made of thin sheet metal, VDI Ingenieurforum Westfalen Ruhr, Issue 4/2007, Münster 2007
Hachul, H.: The bimodular construction method promises more variability; compact, Duisburg 3/2007
Hachul, H.: The dream of the irregular - spatial folding structures made of thin sheet metal, VDI Ingenieurforum Westfalen Ruhr, issue 4/2007, Münster 2007
Hachul, H.: The bimodular construction method promises more variability; compact, Duisburg 3/2007
Hachul, H.: Structural forms and technologies for load-bearing structures made of thin sheet, Stahlbau 10/2006
Hachul, H.: Wolke 7 - Extremely lightweight construction with aluminum, Metallbau 3/2006, Bauverlag BV GmbH Gütersloh, p. 18-19
Hachul, H.: Colordome - A pavilion for the RWTH Aachen, DB 08/2003
Hachul, H.: Building by color - steel construction, 06/2003
Hachul, H.: Building by color - A self-supporting dome made of thin sheet metal - DBZ Deutsche Bauzeitschrift 5/2003
Lectures
Hachul, H.; Weimar, T.: Sustainable façade construction - hot-dip galvanized steel as a substructure for rear-ventilated curtain walls, GAV Research Colloquium Hanover, 17 October 2023
Hachul, H.: Industrial building (culture), Symposium Department of Building and Culture of the Graduate Center NRW, FH Aachen, February 7, 2023
Hachul, H.: Form and Energy: Innovations in Metal Building Facades, 6th International academic Conference on Places and Technologies, Pecs Hungary, 9-10th of May 2019
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - Innovations and visions with sheet steel, Practical seminar Zukunft Bauen in Europa, Fintel, March 21, 2019
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel, Practical seminar Future Building in Europe, Leipzig, November 29, 2018
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel, Practical seminar Future Building in Europe, Kornwestheim, November 23, 2017
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel, Practical seminar Future Building in Europe, Berlin, May 10, 2017
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel, Future Building in Europe practical seminar, Fürstenfeldbruck, November 17, 2016
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel, practical seminar Zukunft Bauen in Europa, Mainz, April 21, 2016
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel, Practical seminar Future Building in Europe, Wolfsburg, October 1, 2015
Hachul, H.: Steel façades - multidimensional application potentials for modern building envelopes, Werkstoffwoche, Dresden, September 16, 2015
Hachul, H.: Color and Atmosphere - Design of steel facades for industry and commercial buildings, Metropalitan State University of Denver, 27 August 2015
Hachul, H.: Multidimensional energy-optimized lightweight steel facades for industrial and commercial construction, Lecture Series - Trends in European structures and architecture, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 31 August 2015
Hachul, H.: Integrative and adaptable - Design of facades in industrial and commercial construction, Lecture Series IFBS / SIZ, Hamburg, May 14, 2014
Hachul, H.: Dynamics in façade design - innovations and visions with sheet steel" Practical seminar IFBS / bauforum stahl, Bottrop, November 27, 2014
Hachul, H.: New possibilities for galvanized building envelopes, Potsdam, Symposium of the Industrieverband Feuerverzinken, 6 November 2014
Hachul, H.: Steel facades - structure and perspectives, Facade Lab Network Day 2014 facade symposium, Berlin, September 19, 2014
Hachul, H.: Building envelopes made of hot dip (batch) galvanized steel, EGGA Assembly 2013, Dresden, 10-13 June 2013
Hachul, H. Building envelopes with stainless steel, Stahldialoge, International Annual Conference, Stahlinstitut VDEh and Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl,CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf, November 8, 2012
Hachul, H.: Lightweight steel construction systems for roofs and façades - energy and cost-efficient solutions for new and existing buildings, November 13, 2012, Mainz
Hachul, H.: Integrative and adaptable - design of steel façades in industrial and commercial buildings, practical seminar on lightweight steel construction systems for roofs and façades, November 24, 2011, Fürstenfeldbruck
Hachul, H.: Monologue or dialogue - the design of industrial building envelopes made of metal sheet, easie Congress - Advancements for Metal Buildings, European Quality Assurance Association for Panels and Profiles, Rome September 22-23, 2011
Hachul, H.: Die Gebäudehülle als Energieerzeuger, Nachhaltiges Planen, Bauen und Betreiben - Chancen für den Stahlleichtbau, Neues aus Forschung und Anwendung, Forum NASTA/AIF, Sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Business Studies and Technology and the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development, Umweltforum Berlin, November 17, 2011
Hachul, H.: Smarte Gebäudehüllen, Workshop "Nachhaltige und intelligente Gebäude II", InnovationsAllianz NRW, Dortmund, July 20, 2011
Hachul, H.: More with less - Alternative approaches in lightweight steel construction, Bautechnik Seminar "Industrie und Gewerbebau", May 31, 2011, Hanover
Hachul, H.: Lightweight steel construction systems for roofs and façades - energy and cost-efficient solutions for new and existing buildings, April 13, 2011, Leipzig
Hachul, H.: Integrative and adaptable - Design of steel façades in industrial and commercial buildings, practical seminar on lightweight steel construction systems for roofs and façades, November 30, 2010, Hanover
Hachul, H.: Solare Energie kommt nicht nur vom Dach, lecture and presentation of solar absorbers, 9th Dortmund Science Day, November 10, 2010, Fachhochschule Dortmund
Hachul, H.: More with less - free form shapes with sheet metal, The Future Envelope 4, Delft University of Technology, June 10, 2010
Hachul, H.: Lightweight steel construction systems for roofs and facades - energy and cost-efficient solutions for new and existing buildings, May 20, 2010, Neuss
Hachul, H.: Stahlhaut - Perspektiven für eine Architektur mit Stahlfeinblech, Seminarveranstaltung Stahl in der Architektur, Opticor und Institut für Feuerverzinken, Fachhochschule Dortmund 24. March 2010
Hachul, H.: Neuer Weg zu freien Formen - Raumfaltwerke aus Metallblech, 2nd VDI Tagung - Bauen mit innovativen Werkstoffen, Cologne November 03 - 04, 2009
Hachul, H.: Architektur mit Stahl - Neue Möglichkeiten und Potenziale, Verband der Fassaden- und Fensterhersteller, Frankfurt, March 11, 2009
Hachul, H.: Stahlhaut Plus - Architektur mit Stahlfeinblech, Aktuelle Entwicklungen im Gewerbebau, Presentation of new results from steel application research in the construction industry, Dortmund, November 27, 2008
Hachul, H.: The extension of the Hoesch Museum - New approaches for structure and façade, Hoesch Museum, Dortmund, November 11, 2008
Hachul, H.: Blobmaster - New forms made of sheet steel, Hoesch-Museum, Dortmund, April 22, 2008
Hachul, H.: Architektur mit Stahl - Neue Möglichkeiten und Potenziale, Forum event on surface-finished sheet metal, Hoesch-Museum, Dortmund, October 23, 2007
Hachul, H. Neue Strukturformen aus Feinblech, Neue Strukturen für den Stahlleichtbau - Kleines Fachsymposium, Fachhochschule Dortmund, April 20, 2007
Hachul, H.: Innovative load-bearing structures made of thin sheet metal, ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein, Neuwied, March 9, 2007
Hachul, H., Becker, J.: Innovations in steel construction, SFT Congress Münster 2006
Führer, W.; Hachul, H; Wurm, J.: Workshop report "Innovations in timber, glass and steel structures", Conference of HOCHTIEF Construction AG "6th Colloquium on Turnkey Construction", Hamburg, April 22-23, 2004
Führer, W.; Hachul, H: Innovative load-bearing structures made of thin sheet metal - Stahlforum 2003 - Architektur mit Stahl, Stahlinstitut VDEh and Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, Düsseldorf November 13, 2003
Hachul, H.: Load-bearing structures made of thin sheet - Symposium "Transparency and Lightness" at the University of Duisburg-Essen, November 21, 2002
Hachul, H.: Architecture and sheet metal? Lightweight construction through innovative use of materials - Third industrial colloquium SFB 362 TU Clausthal, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, February 06-07, 2002
Führer, W.; Hachul, H: Refurbishment and Conversion - Building in Existing Contexts International Conference 03/99 Aachen with Institute for Concrete and Masonry Structures, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hegger
Exhibitions, symposia, congresses
Support International Architecture Congress 2022 - Own exhibition stand: New building with steel - Building for society , bauforumstahl, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, Architektenkammer Nordrhein-Westfahlen, Industrieverband Feuerverzinken, Jahrhunderthalle Bochum, 450 participants, April 6, 2022
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Support for the International Architecture Congress 2020 - Own exhibition stand: New building with steel - the human being is the benchmark - bauforumstahl, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, Architektenkammer Nordrhein-Westfahlen, Industrieverband Feuerverzinken, Rheinterassen Düsseldorf, 700 participants, April 6, 2022
Steel Online(Opens in a new tab)
RWTH Aachen(Opens in a new tab)
Support for the International Architecture Congress 2018: Neues Bauen mit Stahl - Baukultur im urbanen Kontext, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl Düsseldorf, Architektenkammer Nordrhein-Westfahlen, Industrieverband Feuerverzinken, Messe Essen, 800 participants, January 10, 2018
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Support for the International Architecture Congress 2010: New Building with Steel - Creating Synergies with Complementary Building Materials, Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl Düsseldorf, Chamber of Architects North Rhine-Westphalia, Industrieverband Feuerverzinken, Messe Essen, January 13, 2016
Support for the International Architecture Congress 2010: New Building with Steel - Free Design in Modern Architecture, Düsseldorf Steel Information Centre, Chamber of Architects of North Rhine-Westphalia, Industrial Association for Hot-Dip Galvanizing, Messe Essen, 15 January 2014
Support for the International Architecture Congress 2012: New Building with Steel - Solutions for Sustainable Architecture, Steel Information Centre Düsseldorf, Chamber of Architects of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hot Dip Galvanizing Industry Association, Messe Essen, 11 January 2012
Support for the International Architecture Congress 2010: New Building with Steel - Spans, Structures, Visions, Steel Information Centre Düsseldorf, Chamber of Architects of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hot Dip Galvanizing Industry Association, Messe Essen, 13 January 2010
Colosseum **** - Summer Academy 2010, technical support and exhibition in the Technical Town Hall of the City of Bochum, October 28, 2010
Colosseum **** - Summer Academy 2010, technical support and exhibition at the Faculty of Architecture, 06.09.2010
Cars, short lecture and film series on the subject of mobility in collaboration with FASTA Architecture, November 2010
Deubau Essen, presentation of design work on the subject of "Folded metal constructions" in the foyer of Messe Essen, 13.01.2010
Temporary/8; Summer Academy 2008, technical support and exhibition in the Faculty of Architecture, 08.09.2009
ThyssenKrupp Steel Award, exhibition of the works in the foyer of the Faculty of Architecture, 24.06.2009
Faculty of Architecture - My Campus Roof, student competition, exhibition in the foyer of the Faculty of Architecture, 28.04.2009
Effet Dortmund, exhibition stand and objects on the subject of "Economy of lightweight sheet metal structures", 28.10.2008
Hoesch-Museum - Extension Hoesch-Museum, exhibition of student designs and models on the subject of extension proposals/additions made of steel and metal in the Hoesch-Museum Dortmund, 29.08.2008
Blobmaster, exhibition of student designs and models on the subject of spatial folding structures made of metal at the Hoesch Museum Dortmund, 20.04.2008
Stahlhaut Plus, exhibition of the competition at the Hoesch-Museum Dortmund, 23.10.2007
New structures for lightweight steel construction - symposium, Fachhochschule Dortmund, 20.04.2007
Competitions
ThyssenKrupp Steel Award, initiation, organization, jury chair, cooperation with ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG, 24.06.2009
Mein Campus-Dach - redesign of the university campus Emil-Figge Straße 40a, organization, jury chair, cooperation with Fachhochschule Dortmund, 28.04.2009
Stahlhaut Plus, facade ideas for the New ThyssenKrupp Quarter in Essen, initiation, organization, jury chair, cooperation with ThyssenKrupp Real Estate, 23.10.2007
Bio-Energy-Box, New steel shells for urban energy production, cooperation with ASTRA Bioenergie, Carinthia (Austria) 10.02.2011
Teaching
Teaching projects
Teaching concept
Endowed professorship of ThyssenKrupp Steel AG "Architecture + Metal Construction"
Metal construction has a long tradition in architecture. Designers such as Jean Prouvé and R. B. Fuller recognized that, in addition to conventional components such as corrugated and trapezoidal profiles, other constructions could be generated from the easily formable semi-finished product. Their realizations range from furniture and system houses to large domed buildings. They prove that intelligent planning can break new ground in architecture.
In view of new technologies and construction possibilities, metal construction still offers an exciting field of activity today. While industrially manufactured components are characterized more than ever by their efficiency and durability, a wide range of tasks awaits future architects in both the structural and technological fields.
New structural approaches, such as the faceting of complicated shapes, are one of the options for implementing non-orthogonal forms in the built environment. Questions of aesthetics and Business Studies are thus covered in equal measure. New technologies such as hydroforming also allow today's planners to strive for completely new and efficient solutions in the component sector.
Of course, the energy optimization of façades and roofs also plays a major role, which is becoming increasingly refined in the course of sustainability. System-integrated approaches such as solar thermal energy or photovoltaics can help to convert purely "usable areas" for energy generation.
Architecture + Metal Construction is characterized by the direct involvement of students in the projects. In addition to theoretical considerations, the aim is always to establish a link to practice, which ideally leads to a joint implementation on a 1:1 scale. Networking with cooperation partners from the region is a good starting point for this. While students on the Bachelor's degree course primarily study the basics, students on the Master's degree course in Architecture + Metal Construction can deepen their knowledge and advance into research.
Student work
Placements of own students in external competitions
1stplace ThyssenKrupp Steel Award 2009, category building envelope: Julia Kallweit on the topic of energy-generating multi-generation house in lightweight construction
1st place ThyssenKrupp Steel Award 2009, category building structure: Kay Thomas on the topic of new forms of housing in lightweight steel construction
2nd place ThyssenKrupp Steel Award 2009, category building envelope: Pia Steinbeck on the topic of additive modular architecture made of steel
2nd place ThyssenKrupp Steel Award 2009, category building structure: Janine Bach on the topic of hall construction made of Davex profiles using the example of the Hoesch Museum
3rd place ThyssenKrupp Steel Award 2009, category building envelope: Dominilk XXX on the topic of a new elementary school made of Samdwich elements
3rdplace ThyssenKrupp Steel Award 2009, category building structure: Zslot Lazlo on the subject of a mobile steel bridge in Rome
Recognition: Bridge competition of the city of Venlo 2008, Andreas Frank,
3rd place German Steel Construction Award 2008, Julia Kallweit: Energy-generating multi-generation house in lightweight construction
Recognition: German Steel Construction Award 2008, Christian Bonefeld, trade fair pavilion