Statements on the Federal Testing Act

2026-07-01T15:22:45+02:00

The Society for Participatory & Transdisciplinary Research and the Network of Sustainability Real-World Labs welcome the legislature’s initiative to improve the legal framework for testing environments, regulatory learning, and the transfer of insights to government, business, and society through a Federal Testing Act (formerly the “Real-World Labs Act”). At the same time, the experts see a significant need for revisions to the current version of the draft bill so that the law can live up to its own claims of sustainability, accessibility, and social effectiveness while upholding established socio-ecological standards.

Statements on the Federal Testing Act2026-07-01T15:22:45+02:00

Harvest Festival and 2nd Edible Campus Dinner @ Bauhaus Reuse September 17, 2025, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

2026-07-01T12:45:08+02:00

We cordially invite you to join us in harvesting, preparing, and enjoying sustainably and locally grown vegetables and herbs. Come join us for our 2nd Edible Campus Dinner featuring pesto, herb butter, fresh bread, and a breeze :).

Harvest Festival and 2nd Edible Campus Dinner @ Bauhaus Reuse September 17, 2025, 5:00–7:00 p.m.2026-07-01T12:45:08+02:00

Schwammstadt, TU Berlin North Campus – Kick-Off!

2026-07-01T11:45:34+02:00

The Charlottenburg Campus is a real-world laboratory for climate protection and climate adaptation. Thanks to EU funding, the existing buildings on the TU campus can now be developed according to the “sponge city” principle and become a venue for research and teaching in a real-world laboratory setting. At the Hydraulics Hall (Building W—Hydraulics and Water Management), solar energy will be utilized in the future; various structural modules will be installed for climate-effective and productive greening of the facade, and the facility will be managed using rainwater collected from the roof. We welcome expert collaboration!

Schwammstadt, TU Berlin North Campus – Kick-Off!2026-07-01T11:45:34+02:00

Reallab Open House Program

2026-07-01T11:40:51+02:00

Making Reallabs visible and accessible, showcasing successes, and advancing the concept of sustainability. To this end, the Network of Real-World Labs for Sustainability (NRN) and the Society for Transdisciplinary and Participatory Research (GTPF, Real-World Labs Working Group) have announced the first nationwide ***Real-World Lab Open House Days*** in 2025. Events, panel discussions, and workshops—both in person and online—will provide insights into current real-world lab research. Here is an overview of the program.

Reallab Open House Program2026-07-01T11:40:51+02:00

First Edible Campus Dinner @ Bauhaus Reuse

2026-06-26T10:34:35+02:00

To wrap up the Water, Nutrients, and Sanitation Conference at the Architecture Forum of TU Berlin, we hosted our first “Edible Campus Dinner.” Basil pesto straight from PopFarm, prepared locally and enjoyed together on Ernst-Reuter-Platz. Served with fresh bread, homemade in the teaching kitchen of the BNErLe department—Education for Sustainable Nutrition and Food Science. Thank you to everyone—it was simply delicious and wonderful to dine together like this!

First Edible Campus Dinner @ Bauhaus Reuse2026-06-26T10:34:35+02:00

Save the Date: Nutrition and Sanitation Conference, September 11–12, 2024, TU Berlin Architecture Forum

2026-06-26T10:26:11+02:00

In cooperation with kubus—the TU Berlin Science Shop, the Berlin Chamber of Architects, and other partners, StadtManufaktur Berlin invites you on September 11 and 12, 2024, to discuss topics related to urban nutrient and sanitation management and to exchange ideas on best practices and design approaches for the urban water cycle. Titled “Recycling Resources, Conserving Water, Eliminating Pollutants,” the event is aimed at a broad audience of experts. Join us!

Save the Date: Nutrition and Sanitation Conference, September 11–12, 2024, TU Berlin Architecture Forum2026-06-26T10:26:11+02:00

First Harvest at the “Edible Campus” Real-World Lab

2026-06-23T13:51:35+02:00

On April 15, 2024, we harvested our MensaFarm at Cafáneo in the main library of TU Berlin and the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) for the first time. The Department of Education for Sustainable Nutrition and Food Science and StadtManufaktur jointly operate the hydroponic vertical farm.

First Harvest at the “Edible Campus” Real-World Lab2026-06-23T13:51:35+02:00
 
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