Michael Ramage

Professor Michael Ramage is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Cambridge University, where he directs the Centre for Natural Material Innovation. He is also a fellow of Sidney Sussex College and co-founder of Light Earth Designs.

His academic background includes architecture studies at MIT and professional experience at Conzett Bronzini Gartmann in Switzerland. His research focuses on low-energy structural materials, natural material innovation, and sustainable housing in developing regions, with particular emphasis on engineered timber and bamboo.

The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in modular timber construction, 3D printed earthen materials, and climate action in the building sector. Key subfields include circular economy, resource optimization, structural testing, and behavioral impacts on decarbonization.

He has secured research funding from the Leverhulme Trust, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Royal Society, and British Academy.