IBA Thüringen

The IBA Thüringen examines practical, tangible ways of making use of the potential of vacant property in the towns and country and is embarking on an initiative to match unused buildings with new uses. The influx of refugees has given fresh impetus to this topic. To this end, the IBA Thüringen is seeking model projects for activating and converting vacant buildings and for piloting new methods and design approaches. Given the urgency of the current situation, the mechanisms of current standards, norms and procedures must be re-evaluated. The IBA asks: How much is good enough? How quickly do we need to act? and how can we still cultivate Baukultur in the process?