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Dominic Büttiker is a Researcher at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG), affiliated with the Professorship for Spatial Development and Urban Policy. His work focuses on sustainable urban densification strategies and their socioeconomic/environmental impacts. Based in Zurich, he contributes to ETH's interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Education:
- MSc in Integrated Building Systems (ETH Zurich)
- BSc in Mechanical Engineering (ETH Zurich)
Research Focus: Investigates 'soft densification' through vertical extensions (Aufstockungen) in existing housing settlements. Analyzes displacement reduction strategies, environmental sustainability via parametric LCA, and quantifies socioeconomic effects of Switzerland's densification policies. Key projects include the Innosuisse-funded 'SynEnergie - Verdichtung im Bestand' and a study on urban housing construction activity in Switzerland.
Technical Expertise: Specializes in life cycle assessment methodologies, urban policy evaluation frameworks, and quantitative socio-economic impact modeling.
