Division IV - Natural and Built Environment

KIT Division IV 'Natural and Built Environment' generates, teaches and applies knowledge about the changing Earth. This includes natural processes and developments as well as man-made changes and their impacts. To achieve this, research, teaching and innovation are bundled in strategic fields joining over 30 Institutes from architecture, civil engineering, geo- and environmental sciences, as well as meteorology and climate sciences. The scientists of Division IV explore, develop and teach local, regional and global solutions for a sustainable future. Teaching and acadamic affairs of Division IV are organized in the KIT departments of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences, while the mission-based large-scale research tasks are managed in frame of the Helmholtz program "Changing Earth-Sustaining our Future".

We create and impart knowledge for the society and the environment

News

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Atmospheric research: Infrastructure as a tool against climate change

Largest multi-site infrastructure for atmospheric research now officially recognised worldwide by EU regulation.

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Sustainable building: RoofKIT opening with distinguished guests

Peter Hauk, Minister for Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection in Baden-Württemberg, visited the opening of the RoofKIT building on 26 April.

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Klima
Considering the Connections between Biodiversity and Climate Crisis

New overview study provides solutions for mitigating climate change and species loss.

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Art Meets Research: Joint Action for More Sustainability

KIT participates in "Keine Stille vor dem Sturm – Tage der Nachhaltigkeit", a series of events on sustainability for children and adults

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Building and Housing Trends in the Face of Climate Change

"Architecture & Building Technology" event with a wide range of information and hands-on opportunities for interested citizens

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Energie- und Klimaforschung für eine sicherere Zukunft

Die baden-württembergische Ministerin für Umwelt, Klima und Energiewirtschaft Thekla Walker besuchte vergangenen Donnerstag, 16. Februar 2023, das KIT, um sich über die aktuelle Energie- und Klimaforschung zu informieren.

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Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology (CEDIM) at KIT and Risklayer GmbH present first damage report.

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Twin-pack Research: Digital Technologies and Building for an Inclusive Society

First of four Novel Tandem Professorships combining Humanities and Engineering Sciences Starts with Real Lab at KIT.

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Stadt
Urban Research at KIT

Contributions to sustainable urban development

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Damast
Water Research at KIT

Sustainable concepts for the use and protection of water resources

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Schneefernerhaus
Environmental Research Station Schneefernerhaus

KIT - Member of the Consortium Schneefernerhaus

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CEDIM
Center for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Technology

Interdisciplinary research at KIT on disasters, risks and security

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Klima und Umwelt
KIT Climate and Environment Center

For an Environment Worth Living in

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Globus
Climate Protection and Sustainability

KIT works for the sustainability of our resources - in research, teaching and innovation

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HELMHOLTZ Resonator

Der Forschungspodcast mit Holger Klein

RES190 Rudolf Clausius im Interview mit Prof. Dr. Johannes Orphal