Introduction
What can we learn from short-term outdoor experiments? Some experiments are simply unsuitable for a laboratory setting. They need to be carried out in real outdoor environments—sometimes rainy, windy, cold, or hot. This dynamic test site offers an open space with little shade, plenty of sunlight, and minimal interference from other experiments.
What are we researching?
Every year, new experimental setups emerge here, filled with innovations, creative technologies, and temporary projects. These experiments allow us to explore practical solutions in real-world conditions, where variables cannot be fully controlled but where the insights are highly valuable.
How does it work?
By testing in an open-air environment, we can observe how technologies perform under natural conditions. For example:
- How underground networks can communicate wirelessly.
- How natural ice rinks can be maintained in a warming climate.
- How innovative paving can help cities reduce summer heat.
Why does this matter?
Our dynamic experiments stimulate innovation and sustainable development on campus. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that new ideas are tested in the environments where they will ultimately make an impact.