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Publication Restricted A Review of Hemp’s Potential in Air Purification and Sustainability(2025) Korkmaz, Sevket; Katharina, Lemke; Graphic Design and Visual Communication (BA); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThe thesis is to guide a certain section of the Botanical Garden in Berlin due to the fact that cannabis or hemp absorbs carbon dioxide excessively, grows rapidly and is quite sustainable. This section is only made of hemp and the information area aims to show people how useful and sustainable hemp actually is, and in addition, the area where you can sit and relax allows you to spend time in nature and finally offers an environment where you can get away from the city and be completely in touch with nature with walking paths. Although hemp is used in many areas such as car parts, cream, food, paper and textile, its live use is very little. The thesis addresses this important detail and directs hemp to be used not only as a material but also as a living thing.. The fact that some areas in Berlin are close to the limit in air quality serves the purpose of this project. The main purpose of creating this area is that hemp absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees.Publication Restricted Energy efficient refurbishment strategies in 100 years-old single family houses(2025) Margaux Metzen; Martin, Javier; Interior Architecture/Interior Design (MA) (Two-Year); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis master thesis examines whether and to what extent interior design can contribute to the energy-efficient refurbishment of existing single-family homes. The focus is on developing and elaborating strategies that demonstrate the extent to which interior architecture can act as a bridge between the preservation of architectural identity and technical modernisation. How can spaces be created that meet both parts, the historical character of a building and the ecological requirements? The basis for this is the issue of climate change and, in this context, the increasing urgency for sustainable construction. Ambitious climate goals in Germany, such as climate neutrality by 2045, advocate the relevance of renovating existing buildings. In Germany in particular, a large proportion of the building stock consists of old buildings, which is why energy optimisation can serve as a central lever for CO2 savings and more climate-friendly living. In the course of this master thesis, it emerges that interior architecture can be used as a mediating bridge between history and the demands of the present. Furthermore, this thesis also refers to theoretical concepts such as adaptive reuse and the palimpsest approach, as well as to technical knowledge such as embodied energy to show strategies how interior design can contribute to old buildings. Spaces are seen here as a projection surface for the future and also serve as preservers and carriers of historical narratives. An example of an energy modernisation in a detached house in Darmstadt shows how successfully old houses can work with new technologies. This shows that an energy-efficient refurbishment does not have to compromise comfort or destroy the character of the building. On the contrary, through targeted planning and design sensitivity and technical innovation, both requirements can be achieved. This master thesis comes to the conclusion that interior design can serve as a bridge in today's world as well as in this important area of interaction. It plays a key role in the design of spaces and at the same time conveys values. Interior design is the link between functionality and atmosphere, between what has been and what is yet to come.Publication Restricted MODULAR LIVING: CUSTOMIZATION FOR SPATIAL EFFICIENCY(2025) Emriye Aslan; Martín, Javier; Ugarte, Juan Pablo; Interior Architecture/Interior Design (MA) (Two-Year); Berlin International University of Applied SciencesThis thesis examines how modular furniture enhances spatial efficiency in residential interiors through customization. As urban living spaces become smaller, flexible and adaptable furniture solutions are increasingly needed. Unlike traditional fixed furniture, modular furniture systems can be rearranged and personalized to meet changing user needs and spatial conditions. Using a qualitative approach that combines historical review, literature analysis, and case studies, the research traces the evolution of modular furniture and identifies two main typologies: compositional and integrational systems. Case studies such as USM Haller, Center Center, House in a Suitcase, and MA Apartment illustrate how modular systems contribute to flexibility and sustainability through customization. The study concludes that customization strengthens user engagement, extends product lifespan, and reduces waste. The author's design proposal, FlexNode, demonstrates how modular thinking can generate adaptable and sustainable living environments for contemporary residential settings.