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KWB in the Media
August 28, 2025

Wasserwiederverwendung in städtischen Bestandsgebäuden

in: euwid-wasser.de

The real-world laboratory project IWIQ has entered the implementation phase and will, over the course of three years, test the recovery of water and heat from greywater – specifically in existing buildings. KWB is taking on the role of the coordinator.

KWB in the Media
August 25, 2025

Drei Reallabore mit TU-Beteiligung Sieger im Wettbewerb des Berliner Senats

in: nachrichten.idw-online.de

The future is being tested in the heart of Berlin – starting on August 25, 2025, three new real-world laboratories will address pressing future challenges related to building materials, recycling, and the recovery of water and heat from greywater. TU Berlin is involved in all three projects. In the IWIQ real-world lab, the Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin is taking on the coordinating role.

KWB in the Media
August 25, 2025

Reallabor für nachhaltige Bau- und Umweltprojekte

in: rbb-online.de, 08.25.25

With its real-world laboratories for resource-efficient innovation, TU Berlin is launching three forward-looking projects: building with recycled concrete, greywater reuse (project IWIQ), and drone logistics. Despite receiving several million euros in funding from the Berlin Senate, the projects face major hurdles – most notably rigid regulations and lengthy approval processes. KWB is taking the lead in the IWIQ project.

Press Release
August 25, 2025

Urbaner Gebäudebestand als Ressource für Wasser und Wärme - Projektauftakt für IWIQ

Am 25. August 2025 startete das Reallaborprojekt IWIQ – Integrierte Wasser- und Wärmerückgewinnung im Quartier – mit einer feierlichen Auftaktveranstaltung in die Umsetzungsphase.

KWB in the Media
May 08, 2025

Abwasser als Ressource: "Wassersmarte Industrielle Symbiosen"

auf: inforadio.de des rbb

"Wassersmarte industrielle Symbiosen" sollen den Wasserverbrauch in der Industrie reduzieren. Das Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin hat den Ansatz untersucht.

KWB in den Medien
April 09, 2025

Kreislauf statt Knappheit: Wie Abwasser zur Ressource wird

in: F&S Filtrieren und Separieren

Das KWB untersucht in einem Pilotprojekt in Dänemark, wie Abwasser aufbereitet und wiederverwendet werden kann und berücksichtigt dabei den gesamten Aufbereitungszyklus.

Blog Post
April 02, 2025

Turning Wastewater into a Resource: Advancing Sustainable Water Management

Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, with 38% of Europe's population affected in 2019 alone. But what if we could transform industrial wastewater into a valuable resource?

Blog Post
January 10, 2024

New Group Leader Veronika Zhiteneva

We are delighted that Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva was appointed at the beginning of 2024 to be our new group leader for the new "Water Treatment & Reuse" research group.

KWB in den Medien
July 28, 2023

Vergleich von Verfahren zur Sulfatentfernung bei der Trinkwasseraufbereitung anhand einer Berliner Fallstudie

in: gwf Wasser | Abwasser 07/23

Beitrag zum Projekt SULEMAN

Blog Post
March 22, 2023

Committed to making every day World Water Day

Water is a vital resource for life on earth, and yet, access to clean water is still a major issue in many parts of the world.

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