Christian Volkmann

Christian Volkmann is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Building Technology at the Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York (CUNY). He holds an M.Arch from the Swiss Federal Polytechnic University Zurich (ETH). His professional experience includes leading aardvarchitecture LLP since 1998 and roles at Selldorf Architects LLC and M.Campi & F.Pessina. He teaches courses focused on building technology, sustainability, and architectural education.

• Education: M.Arch, ETH Zurich, 1992

His research interests span sustainable architecture, renewable energy systems, facade design, and pedagogical innovation. Notable projects include the Solar RoofPod, a prototype for sustainable urban living. He has published works on topics like architectural education and energy-efficient building technologies.

Volkmann is a licensed architect in New York State and actively contributes to professional organizations such as the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE) and Building Technology Educators’ Society (BTES).