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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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Emmanuel Rey is an Associate Professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and founder of the Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST) . His work bridges architectural design, urban sustainability, and low-carbon technologies, with a focus on translating sustainability principles across scales—from urban planning to construction details. PhD from Université Catholique de Louvain (2006) European postgraduate diploma in architecture and sustainable development (1999) Research interests include sustainability transitions , urban brownfield regeneration , bioclimatic architecture , and neighborhood-scale climate adaptation . He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between architects and engineers. His recent articles examine carbon flows in neighborhoods , urban river renaturation , and energy performance of renovation projects , reflecting a focus on climate resilience and post-carbon urbanism . Awards include the Swiss-academies award for transdisciplinary research (2015) and the European Gustave Magnel Prize (2009) . Rey also contributes to architectural exhibitions and competitions, notably with the firm Bauart.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Urban Design
• Sustainability Transitions
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Philipp Urech lectures in digital landscape architecture at ETH Zürich's Department of Architecture. His pedagogy integrates point cloud technologies and narrative methods to enhance site-specific design processes. Research explores laser-scanning applications in Madagascar's water infrastructure, Swiss urban regeneration, and Singaporean landscapes. Articles demonstrate iterative frameworks bridging geospatial analysis with cultural narratives in landscape practice.

• Digital landscape architecture
• Point cloud modeling
• Topology
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Jérôme Henri Kämpf is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI), Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEM), and the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIDIAP). He also serves as a Senior Research Scientist in Energy Informatics at the Idiap Research Institute. His academic career spans roles at EPFL’s LESO-PB laboratory, including PhD student, post-doc, and team leader in sustainable urban development and urban systems simulation, followed by a professorship in Building Energy Efficiency at HEIA-FR (HES-SO Fribourg) from 2016 to 2018. PhD in On the Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Energy Fluxes, EPFL, 2009 Master in Pedagogics, Haute Ecole Pédagogique Lausanne, 2005 Master in Computer Science, University of Lausanne, 2003 Master in Physics, University of Lausanne, 2001 His research focuses on urban physics, modeling, simulation, and optimization of urban energy systems, daylighting, thermal comfort, and sustainable urban design. He has made significant contributions to urban energy simulation tools such as CitySim, BTDF-based daylight modeling, and real-time photometric systems. His work bridges computer science, physics, and building engineering to develop data-driven solutions for urban sustainability. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on urban energy modeling, daylight simulation, and thermal comfort. Key themes include the integration of HDR sky monitoring for daylight control, urban greening for cooling, and parametric interfaces for urban simulation. His research employs advanced computational methods, including evolutionary algorithms and wavelet transforms, applied to building and urban-scale energy performance. He has advised several PhD students, including Chantal Basurto Dávila, Silvia Coccolo, Diane Perez, and Yujie Wu. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals and conferences reflects strong scholarly recognition. He has been involved in significant research grants and collaborative projects related to urban sustainability, energy informatics, and climate-responsive design. Kämpf is associated with key research teams including the LESO-PB laboratory at EPFL and the Idiap Research Institute. His work in the Urban Systems Simulation team and contributions to the CitySim platform demonstrate leadership in integrating simulation tools into architectural and urban design workflows.

• Urban Physics
• Modelling, simulation and optimisation
• Building Energy Efficiency
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Dr. Danielle Griego is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering and Executive Director of Design++, an interdisciplinary initiative fostering collaboration across 6 departments and over 20 professors. She holds a Ph.D. from ETH Zurich (2020), focusing on building-integrated solar photovoltaics and energy efficiency through participant-driven mobile apps. Her work bridges architecture, engineering, and sustainability, with prior roles including leading Singapore’s EcoCampus program at NTU. Her research emphasizes energy-efficient building design, community solar policy, and smart urban technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Architecture and Building Systems (ETH Zurich, 2020) M.Sc. Civil Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder, 20XX) B.Sc. Architectural Engineering (University of Colorado Boulder, 20XX) Her research interests include sustainable urban energy systems, behavioral change via technology, and the integration of renewable energy into built environments. She leads Design++ to advance interdisciplinary projects with industry partners, addressing real-world challenges in energy efficiency and smart cities. Grants & Advising: No formal advisee list provided, but actively involved in supervising Design++ initiatives and teaching courses related to building energy systems and sustainable design. Labs/Teams: Design++ at ETH Zurich serves as a central hub for cross-disciplinary research and education in design innovation and sustainability.

• Building Integrated Solar Photovoltaics
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Participant-Driven Behavior Change via Mobile Apps
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