Dana Hoffmann

Dana Hoffmann is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Architecture IAR, part of the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU). Her role focuses on administration, curriculum development, marketing, international collaboration, and student advising within the context of Digital Construction. She holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Architecture from the Technische Universität Dresden (2009) and additional certifications such as the BIM Basic Foundations certification (2021) and CAS Event-Management (2019–2020).

• Education:
• 2003–2009: Study of Architecture at TU Dresden (Dipl.-Ing. degree)
• 2014: Training in Destination & Team Leadership, Münster
• 2019–2020: CAS Event-Management and Marketing Foundation Course at HSLU
• 2021: buildingSMART Professional Certification in BIM Basics at HSLU
• Professional Experience Highlights:
• 2021–present: Senior Research Associate at HSLU, focusing on Digital Construction administration and international projects
• 2018–2020: Roles in architectural project leadership (e.g., ComettiTrufferArchitekten AG, Bauconsilium AG)
• 2012–2014: Project Leader at 1100 Architekten, Frankfurt
• 2015–2016: Freelance Architect in Thessaloniki, Greece
• 2014–2016: Destination & Team Leader in a hotel in Chalkidiki, Greece