| Funding period: | Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2032 |
| Agency: | DFG |
| Funding scheme: | EXC |
This work was funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) under the Cluster of Excellence CARE: Climate-Neutral And Resource-Efficient Construction (EXC 3115), project number 533767731
Concrete and cement account for about 80% of all materials used in construction and generate more than 8% of global CO₂ emissions during production. The CARE Cluster of Excellence at TU Dresden and RWTH Aachen University is committed to changing this reality. Its mission: to pioneer climate-friendly building materials, innovative construction principles, and sustainable production technologies for a truly future-proof built environment.
The construction industry is one of the most resource- and energy-intensive sectors worldwide. It produces vast amounts of waste and emissions while facing challenges such as low productivity and demanding working conditions. CARE is driving a fundamental transformation by introducing new materials, pioneering design strategies, and advanced manufacturing methods that reduce impact while raising efficiency.
At the heart of CARE’s approach is the use of digital technologies combined with sustainable framework conditions. The goal is to create scalable, cost-efficient, and climate-resilient building concepts that can be adapted and applied across the globe. In doing so, CARE aims to shape a construction industry that is environmentally responsible, socially fair, and economically viable.
| Funding period: | Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2032 |
| Agency: | DFG |
| Funding scheme: | EXC |
This work was funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) under the Cluster of Excellence CARE: Climate-Neutral And Resource-Efficient Construction (EXC 3115), project number 533767731
Concrete and cement account for about 80% of all materials used in construction and generate more than 8% of global CO₂ emissions during production. The CARE Cluster of Excellence at TU Dresden and RWTH Aachen University is committed to changing this reality. Its mission: to pioneer climate-friendly building materials, innovative construction principles, and sustainable production technologies for a truly future-proof built environment.
The construction industry is one of the most resource- and energy-intensive sectors worldwide. It produces vast amounts of waste and emissions while facing challenges such as low productivity and demanding working conditions. CARE is driving a fundamental transformation by introducing new materials, pioneering design strategies, and advanced manufacturing methods that reduce impact while raising efficiency.
At the heart of CARE’s approach is the use of digital technologies combined with sustainable framework conditions. The goal is to create scalable, cost-efficient, and climate-resilient building concepts that can be adapted and applied across the globe. In doing so, CARE aims to shape a construction industry that is environmentally responsible, socially fair, and economically viable.
