Milena Stavric

Milena Stavric is an Associate Professor at TU Graz's Institute for Architecture and Media. Her research focuses on architectural geometry, digital design, and sustainable materials. She integrates computational methods and digital fabrication techniques into architectural design, emphasizing eco-friendly materials like mycelium composites, alginate-based materials, and clay ceramics. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, such as BIM integration for salvage materials and parametric modeling for freeform structures. She teaches courses in architectural geometry and digital design, contributing to advanced computational workflows from concept to fabrication. Her projects often explore the interplay between material properties and structural form, aiming to advance sustainable construction practices.

Research interests include: sustainable building materials (e.g., mycelium-based insulation, alginate xerogels), parametric design strategies, and digital fabrication methods for lightweight ceramics. She explores novel fabrication techniques like coextrusion of clay composites and robotic fabrication of modular formwork. Her work frequently addresses environmental impacts through life cycle assessments and biogenic carbon analysis.

Key projects involve material innovation (e.g., MyCera: clay-mycelium composites), digital tools development for early design phases, and educational initiatives like interactive math learning environments. Her contributions span academic publications and applied research, with a focus on integrating geometry, computation, and sustainability in architectural practice.