Marvin King

Marvin King is a Lecturer and Co-Leader of the Research Group on Sustainable Building and Renewal at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU T&A). He specializes in lifecycle analysis of buildings and sustainable façade design for high-rises, addressing climate change, resource scarcity, and demographic shifts. His expertise includes circular economy strategies, life-cycle cost analysis (LCC), and urban management. King holds a diploma in architecture from Technische Hochschule Darmstadt and has worked as a project and construction manager in Swiss architectural firms before joining HSLU in 2010.

His research focuses on holistic approaches to sustainable building, energy-efficient renovations, and strategic real estate management. Notable projects include the BFE-funded SaNuInvest and RENOWAVE initiatives, exploring renovation strategies for institutional investors and energy-efficient facade systems. He co-leads the CAS in Strategic Building Renewal and teaches in programs like Circular Building and Real Estate Asset Management.

• Education: Diploma in Architecture (2006, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt).
• Professional Memberships: Board Member of maneco (SIA Fachverein für Management und Ökonomie im Bauwesen).

King’s awards include the Förderpreis des Hessischen Baugewerbes (2006). He has published extensively on lifecycle costs, energy retrofitting, and circular economy, with works such as Gebäudetechnik - Systeme integral planen (2022) and Optimierungsstrategien im Nutzungszyklus von Immobilien (2018).

Grants & Projects: Led projects like Low Tech High Rise and Cluster Renovation Projects, focusing on cost-effective, scalable solutions for building renewal. Collaborates with institutions like the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (BFE) and the Federal Office of Buildings and Logistics (BWO).

His research emphasizes systemic integration of energy systems, policy-driven innovation, and sustainable urban development, bridging academic research with practical industry applications.