As part of the 39th edition of their renowned interdisciplinary project work, around 60 students from the Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences Georg Simon Ohm visited the InCampus site in Ingolstadt on April 9, 2025. Representing the faculties of Mechanical and Supply Engineering, Architecture, and Civil Engineering, and accompanied by four professors, the students are working on a complex project in collaboration with Messe Nürnberg to translate academic knowledge into real-world applications.
This year’s excursion included stops in Austria and Switzerland, with InCampus standing out as a compelling example of integrated planning and technical innovation. The visit focused on the site’s energy centre, where students explored advanced solutions for modern energy and district planning.
A key highlight was the LowEx network, a low-temperature thermal energy system that flexibly supplies heating and cooling across the district. Its ability to integrate low-grade energy sources such as groundwater and server waste heat showcases its efficiency and sustainability. Combined with reversible heat pumps and thermoactive building components that double as thermal storage, the system exemplifies the future of energy-smart infrastructure.
The tour also introduced students to the Cross Energy Concept, which smartly manages energy flows, weather forecasts, and load balancing to optimise performance.
By experiencing these systems firsthand, the students gained a deeper understanding of how interdisciplinary cooperation can address today’s most pressing urban energy challenges. This visit not only enriched their learning but also served as a launchpad for their project development.
THN students visiting incampus site