Ruth von Borstel

Research focus

Ruth von Borstel has been a research associate in the field of Building Physics and Technical Building Services since November 2022. In teaching, she is primarily responsible for the interdisciplinary module "Advanced Engineering Methods: Building Energy Consulting" and is also involved in the development of the external continuing education seminar for energy efficiency experts.

Her research focuses on the energy performance assessment of buildings, the development of life cycle assessments (LCAs), and the field of circular construction. She is particularly interested in resource-efficient approaches to the existing building stock, especially through conversion, adaptive reuse, and refurbishment. In addition, she works on circular concepts, evaluation methods, and the practical application of circular construction strategies.

Professional career

During her studies, Ruth von Borstel worked as a student assistant and later as a research assistant in the field of design and contextual design at the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Additionally, she volunteered and later served as a project manager for social construction projects in Eastern Hungary for Heimstätte Dünne e.V.. Since 2022, Ruth von Borstel has been employed as a research assistant in the field of building physics and technical service at the same institution.

Academic education

At the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Detmold, Ruth von Borstel studied architecture in the bachelor's program until 2019. Building upon that, she completed the Master of Integrated Architectural Design program, graduating with honors from the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts in 2022 for her outstanding achievements.