Farid Scharabi

Farid Scharabi is a Visiting Professor at the University of Stuttgart, affiliated with the Institute of Building Construction (IBK) and the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC. He leads the research group "Architecture and Timber Construction" alongside a civil engineer, funded by the Ministry of Rural Affairs in Baden-Württemberg, focusing on promoting timber in architectural applications.

• Education: Diploma in Architecture from TU Darmstadt (1996)
• Professional Background: Founder of Umbau_büro (2000), later rebranded as Scharabi Architecture and Project Management (2014), and Scharabi Architekten PartG mbB (2020). Certified property valuation expert by the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce since 2007.

His research emphasizes timber construction, sustainable building practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration between architecture and engineering. The research group's work aligns with regional rural development priorities in Baden-Württemberg, integrating material innovation with construction methodologies.