Hermann-Rietschel-Institut - TU Berlin

The Hermann-Rietschel-Institut (HRI) – Department of Building Energy Systems of the Technical University of Berlin - originates from the “Testing Center for Heating and Ventilation Facilities”  founded by Hermann Rietschel in 1885. It is the world’s oldest university department in this field.

The research projects and experimental results of the HRI influence the advances in the field of heating, cooling and air conditioning in Germany and contribute, amongst others, to the development of the related standards. Today, the department belongs to the Institute of Energy Technology, but the name "Hermann-Rietschel-Institut" has been preserved due to its high reputation.

The department building disposes of a usable area of ca. 1800 m² and contains an auditorium, seminar rooms, workshops, offices and an 8-meter-tall test hall.