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Roger Boltshauser is a Full Professor and Deputy Head at the Department of Architecture, ETH Zurich. His practice and academic work emphasize tectonic building culture, proportion, and material experimentation, diverging from mainstream German-Swiss architectural trends. He combines teaching with active architectural practice, influencing younger generations at ETH and TU Wien. Key themes: Tectonic structures, grid-based order, social responsibility in architecture, critique of modernist canons Notable projects: Hochhaus H1 Zwhatt-Areal (2025), Masterplan Zoo Basel (2025), Centre for Dental Medicine Zurich (2025) His buildings prioritize mass and permanence , evident in projects like the Kopfholz School and Rauch House . Recent works at the EPFL Solar Biennale (2025) and Architecture of Memory exhibition (2025) explore sustainable design and cultural narratives. Boltshauser’s studio on Dubsstrasse exemplifies research into load-bearing structures and urban spatial relationships.

• Tectonic Building Culture
• Grids and Order in Architecture
• Proportional Design
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Olga Fink is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of Intelligent Maintenance and Operations Systems (IMOS) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). She also holds roles in PhD program committees for Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE) and Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems (EDRS). Her research focuses on machine learning for infrastructure monitoring, predictive maintenance, and physics-informed AI models. She teaches courses on machine learning, data science for infrastructure, and advanced deep learning topics. Fink advises multiple PhD students and is involved in interdisciplinary projects such as ThermoNeRF (multimodal 3D thermal modeling) and physics-informed neural networks for fault diagnostics. Her work bridges AI and engineering with applications in smart infrastructure, energy systems, and industrial IoT. Education: PhD in Engineering (inferred from role) Affiliations: IMOS Lab, ENAC-SGC, EPFL PhD Committees (EDCE, EDRS) Key Research Themes: Explainable AI, Digital Twins, Structural Health Monitoring, Domain Adaptation Her publications (2023–2025) emphasize robust AI for industrial systems, including fault detection in high-voltage equipment, multimodal data fusion, and physics-consistent models. She collaborates on EU and industry-funded projects, focusing on real-world applications like predictive maintenance and energy efficiency.

• Machine Learning
• Predictive Maintenance
• Industrial IoT
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Cornelia Kienle is a scientist at the Ecotox Centre, affiliated with Eawag and EPFL. She has been working in aquatic ecotoxicology since 2008, focusing on in vitro and in vivo bioassays for monitoring aquatic ecosystem health. University: Eawag Expertise: Aquatic ecotoxicology, bioassay development, wastewater treatment impact assessment Her research spans aquatic toxicology , environmental risk assessment , and biomonitoring . She specializes in evaluating chemical micropollutants, endocrine disruptors, and stressor interactions in freshwater systems using advanced bioassay batteries and biomarker analysis. Recent publications highlight her work on micropollutant elimination via ozonation, biological early warning systems , and molecular biomarker applications . She contributes to Swiss and EU water quality frameworks through test system design and multi-assay evaluation. Key project areas include: Effect-based water quality monitoring Post-treatment wastewater analysis Ecotoxicity of facade runoff Integrated stream water quality management

• Aquatic Ecotoxicology
• In Vitro and In Vivo Test Systems
• Biomonitoring
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Franz Graf is an Honorary Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). His research focuses on the material history of modern architecture and its preservation. He directed the Laboratory of Techniques and Safeguarding of Modern Architecture (TSAM) from 2007 and holds a full professorship at the Accademia di architettura di Mendrisio since 2005. Graf graduated from EPFL and has been a freelance architect in Geneva since 1989. He is president of Docomomo Switzerland and a member of Le Corbusier’s restoration committee. His seminal work, *Histoire matériel du bâti et projet de sauvegarde* (2014), explores architectural preservation methodologies. Graf’s research bridges construction systems, historical analysis, and sustainable conservation practices. Key affiliations include ENAC-SAR and ENAC-DEC units at EPFL, emphasizing architectural education and heritage studies. His expertise spans modern building technologies, urban conservation, and adaptive reuse projects. Graf has advised multiple PhD students on architectural preservation and contributed to exhibitions like *Traces du Bauhaus* (2016) and *Habiter la modernité* (2018). Scientific contributions include studies on concrete history, 20th-century construction systems, and the preservation of industrialized housing. His work addresses the interplay between historical documentation and contemporary conservation strategies, advocating for material authenticity and contextual adaptation.

• Building Technologies
• Architectural Preservation
• Modern Architecture
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Luisa Pastore is a Lecturer and Scientific Project Manager at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Teaching and Research Unit of Architecture and Sustainability (SAR-ENS). She leads the 8-year transdisciplinary project SWICE on sustainable energy transition practices and collaborates with the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction and Amber Lion Partners as an Impact and Sustainability Advisor. Her research focuses on sustainable architecture , bioclimatic design , building energy efficiency , and indoor environmental quality . She investigates daylight performance, vegetation integration for thermal comfort, hybrid solar technologies, and climate-responsive urban planning. Her work bridges simulation methodologies with real-world applications in social housing and smart city contexts. Her publications highlight trends in active building envelopes , photovoltaic glassblocks , and post-occupancy evaluations . She has supervised PhD students like Minu Agarwal and worked with interdisciplinary teams in EPFL’s LIPID lab and the Smart Living Lab . Her expertise spans transdisciplinary collaboration, energy certification frameworks, and sustainable construction practices.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Bioclimatic Design
• Building Energy Efficiency
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Andrii Zakovorotnyi serves as Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Building Technology and Energy within the School of Engineering and Architecture at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). His research focuses on advanced building energy systems and thermal simulations. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Thermal Physics from Kiev Polytechnic Institute (2013, 2015), following which he joined HSLU as an intern before becoming a research assistant and later research fellow. His educational background directly informs his current research trajectory in energy-efficient building technologies. His research interests span Building Energy Simulation , Thermal Engineering , and Renewable Energy Systems , with particular expertise in CFD modeling of building environments and energy monitoring systems. Current projects address critical challenges like climate-resilient urban design through AI-based Mixed Reality (KlimaCoLab), seasonal thermal energy storage (ITC Hochleistung-Wärmedämmung), and optimization of photovoltaic-integrated energy storage systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on practical applications of building energy modeling, with recurring themes in geothermal cooling systems, cloud-based simulation platforms for self-sufficient buildings, and advanced data analytics for energy profiling. His work consistently bridges computational methods with real-world building performance validation. Project leadership includes significant contributions to national initiatives like BFE-Projekt CoolShift+, SCCER FEEB&D work packages, and Minergie 2017 development. His technical approach integrates Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis, clustering algorithms for energy data, and climate change adaptation strategies into building design frameworks. Based at the Center for Integrated Building Technology (Room C312), his laboratory work focuses on experimental validation of thermal building models and development of monitoring protocols for building automation systems. Current work includes the COOL2REGEN project investigating active building cooling with heat pumps and geothermal probes for high regeneration grades.

• Building Energy Simulation
• Thermal Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Tom Emerson is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) at ETH Zurich, where he leads a design studio focused on architectural design, material studies, and urban interventions. His work spans across historical analysis, contemporary design practices, and sustainable approaches to architecture and urbanism. His research interests include: Material studies, particularly focusing on aluminum and concrete construction systems Urban planning and suburban development, with emphasis on sustainable renovation Historical architectural analysis, especially post-war architecture Garden and landscape design as integral components of architectural practice Architectural representation and documentation through atlases and publications Professor Emerson's design studios consistently explore the relationship between architecture, materiality, and the environment. Recent projects have examined aluminum construction systems from the 1970s-90s ("The Understory"), post-industrial sites in Palermo ("Arenella"), and the sustainable transformation of single-family housing in Zurich ("The Good Life"). His approach combines hands-on making with theoretical exploration, often resulting in detailed atlases that document both physical and social dimensions of architectural sites. His studio has received significant recognition, with students winning prestigious awards including the ETH Medal and the Willi Studer prize. The studio's work on the Pachacamac Pavilion in Peru was nominated for the Beazley Design of the Year 2019 and won the Dezeen Design Award for architecture. Professor Emerson has supervised numerous Master's theses, with recent notable projects including "Nobody is an Island" by Leslie Majer (winner of the Willi Studer prize 2024) and "Heliocentric Architecture" by Matyas Enz (winner of the ETH Medal 2024). His studio regularly collaborates with other ETH chairs and professionals in the field of sustainable construction and architectural heritage.

• Architectural Design
• Material Studies
• Aluminum Construction Systems
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Doris Ehrbar serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts within the School of Engineering & Architecture, specifically affiliated with the Institute of Interior Design (IIA). She has maintained dual professional roles since 2011 as Co-Lecturer for the core module "Building Renovation and Conversion" and since 2019 as Co-teacher for "Renewal of existing buildings," while simultaneously working as Client Representative for Regimo Basel AG and Architect at Burckhardt Immobilien AG. Her academic credentials include: Dipl. Arch. ETH from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich (1985-1992) Higher Education Teacher Training at ETH Zurich (1996-1999) Master of Advanced Studies in Architecture (MASA) from University of British Columbia (2000-2005) CAS in Building Physics from University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (2015-2016) Ehrbar's research focuses on sustainable building transformation, with particular expertise in holistic renovation strategies for post-war residential structures. Her work bridges energy efficiency requirements with monument preservation constraints, emphasizing practical implementation through prefabricated timber systems and solar integration. Current investigations explore climate-responsive densification methods and cooperative governance models for condominium retrofits, addressing Switzerland's urgent building stock renewal challenges. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving specialization from foundational solar architecture studies toward industrialized renovation systems, with recent work emphasizing cost optimization in prefabricated timber retrofits and climate adaptation for historic districts. Key thematic clusters include energy-monument preservation balance, strata property renewal frameworks, and collaborative delivery models for large-scale retrofits. Award recognition includes: Wolfgang Gerson Prize in Architecture (2001) Research leadership spans multiple national and international projects including SanStrat, E2Rebuild, CABEE, and IEA SHC Task 41, with funding from Swiss energy research programs and EU frameworks. Current initiatives focus on developing decision tools for condominium owners and optimizing prefabricated retrofit systems for cold climates. She maintains strong industry integration through her dual professional practice, ensuring research remains grounded in real-world construction challenges. As former Head of the "Advanced Retrofit" Focus Area (2010-2015) and long-term Scientific Assistant at the Competence Center Typology & Planning in Architecture (CCTP), she continues to shape HSLU's research direction through the Institute of Interior Design's renovation research group.

• Building Renovation and Retrofitting
• Sustainable Building Design
• Energy-Efficient Architecture
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Dr. Silvia Domingo Irigoyen is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Building Technology and Energy (IGE) within the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture at HSLU. She focuses on sustainable buildings and cities, specializing in net zero carbon construction, energy-efficient renovation strategies, and climate change adaptation. Previously, she held roles as a researcher, teaching assistant, and master's program coordinator at the University of Navarra (2010–2018), where she earned her PhD in building renovation. Since 2016, she has contributed to over 30 research projects addressing sustainable building practices, including embodied energy analysis and policy instruments for energy retrofitting. Education: PhD in Building Renovation, University of Navarra (2015) MSc in Research in Applied Engineering, University of Navarra (2011) Architecture Degree, University of Navarra (2010) Research interests include: Net Zero Carbon Buildings Building Simulation and Lifecycle Analysis Climate Resilient Urban Planning Sustainable Renovation Technologies Embodied Energy Reduction Strategies Her work spans 60+ journal reviews and contributions to EU Horizon 2020 proposals. Current projects focus on thermal comfort adaptation, grey energy in building systems, and adaptive facade technologies. She collaborates with organizations like INDP and EnergieSchweiz on national sustainability initiatives.

• Sustainable Building
• Net Zero Carbon Buildings
• Building Renovation & Retrofitting Technologies
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Prof. Susanne Gosztonyi is a Professor and Head of the Research Group at the Institute of Civil Engineering at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU T&A). She specializes in sustainable building design, energy efficiency, and adaptive facades, integrating biomimetic principles and digital performance analysis. Her work emphasizes circular economy and climate-sensitive design. Key roles include leading EU projects like Exploit4InnoMat and BaDaRU, and advising on energy efficiency initiatives. She holds a PhD in Architectural Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has extensive experience in academia and industry, including founding an architectural firm focused on passive house design. Her research bridges architectural innovation with environmental sustainability, addressing global challenges in building envelopes and urban planning. Education highlights include a Dr.-Ing. from TU Delft, postgraduate studies in Climate Engineering, and certifications in project management. Teaching focuses on building physics, facade design, and integrative planning. She actively contributes to conferences, journals, and networks such as the European Facade Network (EFN). Recent projects explore materials for adaptive facades and circular construction systems. Publications span peer-reviewed journals like *Journal of Façade Design and Engineering* and conference proceedings, emphasizing bio-inspired solutions and performance analysis. Her work has been recognized through patents, including a multifunctional facade module system. Advising and grants include roles in EU-funded initiatives and collaborations with institutions in Sweden, Austria, and beyond. She advocates for sustainable building practices and mentors early-career researchers in the field.

• Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Efficiency
• Building Envelopes
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Lars Oliver Grobe is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU T&A), specializing in daylighting, building envelopes, and energy-efficient architectural systems. His roles include Senior Research Associate (2012–present) and Postdoctoral Researcher (2022–present) at ETH Zurich. He holds a PhD in Architecture from Izmir Institute of Technology (2019) and a Diplom-Ingenieur from Technische Universität Darmstadt (2005). Research focuses on daylight simulation, visual comfort, and optical properties of glazing systems. He leads projects like ETHZ_DFAB_2C3_Printed Facade and Adaptive Blendschutztextil, addressing sustainable building integration and facade innovation. Awards include the 2021 SimAUD Best Paper Award and Singapore's 2011 R&D Award. Prominent publications span daylight modeling techniques, heritage reconstruction (e.g., Hagia Sophia), and BIM advancements. His work bridges cutting-edge simulation methods with practical architectural solutions.

• Daylighting in buildings
• Building envelopes
• Lighting simulation
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Luible is a Lecturer and Head of the Institute of Civil Engineering (IBI) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He leads the Competence Center for Building Envelopes and Civil Engineering (CC GH+IB), focusing on advanced structural engineering, façade technologies, and sustainable materials. His expertise spans glass construction, adaptive façades, wind engineering, and energy-efficient building systems. He has held leadership roles in international research networks, including the COST Action TU1403 (Adaptive Facades Network), and chairs key industry standards committees such as the SIA Normenkommission 268 for glass construction. Education: Trained as a carpenter, he earned a civil engineering degree from TU Munich and a PhD from EPFL on glass element stability. His career includes academic roles and industry experience with global façade projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Research Interests: Structural glass and building envelopes Adaptive façade systems Wind engineering and climatic loads 3D-printed construction materials Energy-efficient and green façade designs Grants & Projects: Led over 50 research projects, including EU-funded initiatives. Active in standardization through SIA and CEN committees. Labs & Teams: Directs the IBI’s research programs and collaborates internationally on façade innovation and sustainable construction technologies.

• Glass Construction
• Building Envelopes
• Adaptive Facades
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Heinrich Manz is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture, where he teaches courses including Building Physics, Fluid Dynamics for HVAC Engineers, and Heat Transfer. He holds a PhD in engineering from ETH Zurich and previously led a research group at Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Testing and Research) for twenty years. His research focuses on: Energy performance in buildings Passive cooling strategies Advanced glazing systems Airflow dynamics and ventilation Life cycle assessments Dr. Manz's publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental validation of building physics models, particularly in solar gain prediction, vacuum glazing performance, and night-time ventilation efficiency. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in sustainable architecture. He currently directs research projects on sustainable facade renovation, optimal insulation thickness, and radon mitigation in buildings.

• Building Physics
• Energy Efficiency
• Passive Cooling
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Tina Moor is a Lecturer and researcher at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU DFK), specializing in textile design and interdisciplinary innovation. She holds a Textildesign degree from the Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst in Zürich (1988–1992) and has led numerous research projects, including Innosuisse-funded initiatives with industry partners. Her work spans sustainable materials, photovoltaic integration, medical textiles, and biomimetic design. She has been nominated for the Designpreis Schweiz multiple times and holds patents for pneumatic textile systems. Education 1988–1992: Textildesign, Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst, Zürich Research Interests Moor focuses on sustainable textile innovation, integrating natural fibers, photovoltaic systems, and medical applications. Her projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration and circular economy principles, such as the SpinLab (sustainable fibers) and Viscosilab (biomaterials). She explores how textile design can address environmental and healthcare challenges through partnerships with industries. Key Projects Texlining 2: Bioinspired textiles with natural fibers Solar Design Tools: Photovoltaic facade integration CIMProW: Circular medical protective wear Awards & Recognition Designpreis Schweiz nominations (2011, 2013, 2015) Bundesstipendium für Design (1995) Leistungspreis der ZHdK (1995, 1989) Grants & Leadership As former head of the Textildesign program (2010–2021), Moor secured funding for projects like the Innosuisse initiatives. Her teams collaborate internationally, addressing challenges in material science, architecture, and healthcare. Labs & Teams Active in labs like SpinLab and Viscosilab, she leads teams developing functional textiles for energy, architecture, and medical applications. Recent work includes solar-integrated textiles and adaptive protective wear.

• Textile Design
• Sustainable Materials
• Biomimetic Design
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Gianrico Settembrini serves as a Lecturer and Head of the Research Group at the Institute of Building Technology and Energy within the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture, part of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His work bridges academic research and practical application in sustainable construction, focusing on climate-resilient building solutions and energy transition in the built environment. His educational foundation includes: Architecture degree from ETH Zurich (1996) NDS in Timber Construction from Biel (2007) MAS in Energy and Sustainability in Construction from Muttenz (2011) Settembrini's research centers on sustainable building systems with specialization in timber construction , solar architecture , and embodied energy assessment . His work investigates circular economy principles in construction, climate adaptation strategies for buildings, and the integration of renewable energy systems. He develops practical tools for embodied carbon calculation and sustainable renovation, emphasizing the balance between environmental performance and economic feasibility in building projects. His extensive publication record reveals strong trends toward climate change adaptation in construction, with recent work focusing on embodied energy metrics, sustainable renovation triggers, and climate-resilient building standards. Key thematic areas include the development of Swiss sustainability assessment tools (SNBS), life cycle analysis of building technology systems, and practical guidelines for building owners and planners facing climate challenges. His research consistently addresses the intersection of technical innovation and policy implementation in the construction sector. As leader of the Center for Integrated Building Technology research group, Settembrini directs major projects including LENGTH (extending building technology service life), SYGREN (embodied energy metrics for building systems), and RENOWAVE (sustainable facade renovation). His team collaborates with Swiss government agencies (BFE, BAFU), industry partners, and international organizations to advance practical applications of sustainable building practices, with recent work extending to Chinese zero-emission building initiatives and Swiss hospital decarbonization pathways.

• Sustainable Building
• Timber Construction
• Solar Architecture
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