Matthew Howell

Prof. Matthew Howell is a Professor at the Institute of Architecture (IAR) at Hochschule Luzern (HSLU), Switzerland. He also leads architectural practice at Suitable Studio GmbH in Bern. His roles include teaching design and construction modules, co-leading first-year design courses, and directing theory modules such as 'Grundlagen der Architektur' and 'Wirkung'. Howell holds a Master's in Architecture from the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio (USI) and a Bachelor's in Physics and Art from the University of Vermont.

His research focuses on materiality in architecture, reflected in publications like 'More with Less(ons)' (2024) and 'Von Staub zu Stein' (2023), which explore sustainable design, construction practices, and pedagogical frameworks. He has extensive professional experience, including work as a cabinetmaker, internships under architect Peter Zumthor, and environmental sustainability studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Howell's teaching spans design studios (e.g., 'RAUM', 'STRUKTUR') and blockweeks like the Ticino Summer School. His career blends academic leadership, architectural practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration through initiatives like the HSLU Themenplattform Materialität@hslu.