The Collaborative Research Center/Transregio 280 (CRC/TRR 280) was represented at this year's Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Annual Assembly on April 7 and 8, 2025 at the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum in Dresden. The GlobalABC was founded by the United Nations Environment Programme to provide a central platform to drive the transformation of the building sector towards zero emissions, energy efficiency and resilience.
This year's Annual Assembly, which took place under the motto “Radical Collaboration for a Resilient Built Environment”, brought together international experts from governments, political organizations, international organizations, the private sector and research to discuss innovative ways for climate-neutral and resilient building - especially with a view to the upcoming COP30. The focus was on strategic discussions, breakout sessions on the GlobalABC Hubs and Action Groups, training sessions and the presentation of innovative materials and methods, including from members of the CRC/TRR 280. Furthermore, demonstrators resulting from work within the framework of the CRC/TRR 280 were exhibited and various excursions to laboratories of members of the CRC/TRR 280 were offered to the participants of the GlobalABC Annual Assembly.
As an interdisciplinary research project dealing with the resource-efficient design of load-bearing structures, the CRC/TRR 280 was able to provide valuable impetus for the transformation of the construction sector and network with global partners. The aim of the participation was to present the research results to an international audience and to work together on solutions for a sustainable construction future.