Felipe Riola Parada

Felipe Riola Parada is a Professor of Future-Oriented Construction: Mechanics / Timber Construction / Sustainability at Bremen University of Applied Sciences (HSB Hochschule Bremen). His work focuses on integrating timber with steel and concrete in hybrid systems to enhance structural efficiency, recyclability, and environmental performance.

• Current research includes DesignBuild laboratories for recycling-friendly construction
• Coordinator of COST Action CA 20139 (2022–2026) WG1 Adaptability Subgroup
• Principal investigator in projects like SPIDER (robotic retrofit) and Timber-Steel Hybrid Beams

Research trends emphasize:

• Mechanical performance of prefabricated ribbed decks and hybrid beams
• Fire resistance and seismic behavior of timber-based systems
• Resource efficiency through BIM and LEAN methodologies
• Reductive thermal insulation using autonomous robotics

Scientific recognition:

• XV COAG Prize (2013)
• ACXT/IDOM Architecture Award (2007)
• CIS-Madeira Timber Project Award (2009)

Collaborates with institutions like TU Wien, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, and University of Canterbury. His DesignBuild projects involve students in hands-on sustainable construction, including mobile work shelters and experimental pavilions like KNOTSHELL.