Niels Martin Larsen

Niels Martin Larsen is an Associate Professor at the Aarhus School of Architecture, affiliated with Research Laboratory 2: Technology, Building Cultures and Settlement. He holds a PhD in algorithmic design and has been part of academic staff since 2009. His roles include teaching and research in technology-driven architectural design.

Education and Career:

• PhD student at Aarhus School of Architecture (2009–present)
• Master's and Bachelor's teaching assistant (2002–2008)
• Worked at architectural firms including Stuff Aps and 3XNielsen A/S (1999–2008)
• Graduated from Aarhus School of Architecture (1992–1998) with an internship at Enrique Miralles in Barcelona (1996)

Research Interests: Focus on technology and digital design, including algorithmic design, architectural geometry, and sustainable materials. Recent work explores building reuse, digital fabrication, and timber structures. His projects bridge computational methods with practical architectural applications.

Awards:

• 2012: Best Paper Award at Advances In Architectural Geometry for 'Engineering of complex geometry'

Grants and Projects: Key roles in projects like 'Recycling on the Land Register' (2023–2025) and 'Material Imagination: Reconnecting with the Matter of Architecture' (2017–2021). Collaborates on Nordic networks for digital fabrication and timber innovation.

Labs/Teams: Active in Research Laboratory 2, focusing on technology-driven solutions for building cultures and habitation.