A lot can change in a year: new specialist topics, real project experience, and lots of “aha” moments. That’s exactly what our intern Mislina Kaynak experienced in building physics, successfully completing her one-year mandatory internship.

At the heart of building physics – involved from the very beginning
Ms. Kaynak contributed to our CSZ projects with great commitment, a noticeable enthusiasm for learning, and a keen sense of building physics. With her positive attitude, she was also a valuable addition to the entire team.

Thank you & all the best for the next step
We would like to express our sincere thanks for her valuable support and wish Ms. Kaynak all the best and every success for her upcoming studies. We are confident that she will continue on her path with just as much curiosity and drive.

Interested in an internship at CSZ?
Interested in an internship at CSZ? Then simply register via our website/careers page—you are also welcome to send us a speculative application. We look forward to responses from motivated, talented individuals!

Caption (from left to right):
Gülcan Subasi (Director, CSZ Ingenieurconsult Bauphysik GmbH & Co. KG)
Mislina Kaynak (Intern)
Anna Weiß (Managing Engineer, CSZ Ingenieurconsult Bauphysik GmbH & Co. KG)
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Der Beitrag CSZ congratulates: One year of building physics internship successfully completed erschien zuerst auf CSZ Ingenieurconsult.

This year, CSZ Consulting Engineers Inc. is proud to support two international capstone projects at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. The projects are based on real construction projects but have been adapted for educational purposes. Students explore what it means to design sustainably in real-world structural engineering projects.

Vocational School | Traunstein, Germany
A multi-story educational building serves as the starting point for a student design project. The students develop a lightweight concrete structure using UNIDOME voided slab technology. They engage in the design process and investigate the impacts of using such systems (CO₂ reduction, material savings) within architectural and structural constraints.

Kindergarten | Groß-Umstadt, Germany
A two-story kindergarten serves as the basis for a student timber-composite project. The students design a timber-composite structure, leveraging the advantages of different structural materials. They explore the architectural implications of their design and work within given constraints to develop a solution that is efficient and constructible.

What makes these Capstone projects special?
Real-world design projects
Exploring sustainability as a design philosophy
Industry-Academia cross-collaboration
Supporting the next generation of engineers is more than mentoring – it’s sharing responsibility and seeking knowledge through a passion for engineering solutions that matter.

A huge shout-out to the student teams and academic partners for their dedication, curiosity, and outstanding work!
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Der Beitrag Real challenges. Sustainable solutions: CSZ supports students at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary erschien zuerst auf CSZ Ingenieurconsult.

We are proud to be contributing to structural change in the Rhineland mining region. Existing buildings and heritage projects in particular demonstrate what sustainable construction means to us in concrete terms: preserving rather than replacing, intelligently developing existing structures—and thus conserving resources, energy, and history in equal measure. In Manheim-Alt, sustainability is even directly visible: the phase-out of coal is creating space for a listed building to be given a new future as a place that fosters identity, rather than disappearing.

St. Albanus in Manheim-Alt: Review and outlook
Between 1898 and 1900, the Roman Catholic parish church of St. Albanus and Leonhardus was built in the Manheim-Alt district of Kerpen—at that time, no one could have imagined that one day it would stand on the shore of Germany’s second-largest lake.

Historical heritage meets structural change
Following its deconsecration in 2019, the listed church is set to become the centerpiece of a cultural and event park. It combines history, architecture, and new uses to create a vibrant meeting place.

A versatile cultural venue is created
A venue for exhibitions, events, and leisure activities is being created around the church, complemented by pioneering buildings on the future Hambach Loop. The adjacent open-cast mine will be closed by around 2030 and then flooded with water from the Rhine; it is expected to be completely filled by 2070.

A model project for engineering performance and structural change
Planning is being carried out in close cooperation with NRW.URBAN Service GmbH, NEULAND HAMBACH GmbH, Kolpingstadt Kerpen, BERDI Planung GmbH, and Achenbach & Partner Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH. The project combines regional history, industrial culture, and contemporary uses in a place that brings encounters and culture to life. CSZ is supporting this transformation process with technical expertise and sustainable solutions. The structural design is carried out by our team in Münster. The site is becoming a visible cultural anchor beyond the region – an example of how engineering and structural change can go hand in hand.

Are you interested in sustainability and structural engineering?
➡ Find out more on our homepage—or apply now directly to CSZ.
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Source/Project context

New living space, modern construction, short construction times – the Jaminpark WA7 residential complex in the south of Erlangen is ready for its first residents. From February 2026, tenants will move into the modern apartments, which combine high living comfort with sustainable construction.

Modern living meets innovative structural design
WA7 consists of three residential buildings with two separate underground parking garages. The buildings are constructed using a hybrid timber construction method and combine prefabricated reinforced concrete hollow core slabs, solid wood walls, and reinforced concrete cores. The underground garage is designed as a waterproof construction.
Thanks to the high degree of prefabrication of the building elements—solid wood walls, prefabricated ceilings, prefabricated stairs—the construction time was significantly reduced without compromising on quality or safety. Photovoltaic systems and heat pumps on the roof provide sustainable energy.

CSZ services with depth
On behalf of the client DAWONIA Franken GmbH and in cooperation with the client B&O Wohnungswirtschaft GmbH, CSZ provided the following services:
✅ Structural design in accordance with HOAI 2021 (§51, HZ III, service phases 1–6)
✅ Structural fire protection
✅ Excavation and shoring planning (phases 1–3)
✅ Fire protection planning according to AHO (phases 1–4)
This integrative planning ensures the stability, safety, and efficiency of the project and makes Jaminpark WA7 a showcase project for modern residential neighborhoods.

📌 CSZ is delighted with the successful completion and wishes all new residents a great start at Jaminpark WA7!
Photo: DAWONIA  Franken GmbH

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Whether in buildings, cars, or photovoltaic modules: glass is everywhere. But how can its full potential be exploited – from research to practical application? Dr. Miriam Schuster, Project Manager – Structural Design at CSZ and Head of the Glass & Polymer Unit at TU Darmstadt, combines both.

In this interview, she talks about:
✅ How research findings from the Technical University flow directly into innovative construction projects.
✅ Which trends in laminated glass, polymers, and viscoelastic materials are changing the industry.
✅ How glass and polymer products can be used more sustainably – from recycling to reuse.
✅ Why the exchange between research and practice is the key to true innovation.

At CSZ, we believe that true innovation can only come about through collaboration between research and practice. With experts like Miriam, we design sustainable, future-proof buildings – together.
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Glass Competence Center – GCC

Immerse yourself in the world of glass and polymers – from technical challenges to visionary ideas for the future.
👇To the interview