Stephan Birk

Stephan Birk is a Professor at the Chair of Architecture and Timber Construction at Technische Universität München (TUM). His work focuses on sustainable building practices with particular emphasis on timber construction, circular economy principles, and digitalization through Building Information Modeling (BIM). Key research areas include developing demountable wood structures, optimizing prefabrication processes, and validating climate protection effects in timber construction.

• Chair of Architecture and Timber Construction, TUM
• Specializing in circular timber systems and BIM integration

Recent publications analyze timber construction assessment criteria, circular design strategies, and BIMwood optimization frameworks. His research explores climate-responsive wood buildings (EDUwood) and reversible connection technologies. While no explicit awards are listed, his work contributes significantly to sustainable architecture advancements through both theoretical and applied research.