Radu Florinel

Professor Radu Florinel is an Ordinary Professor at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture, part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO). An accomplished architect and urban planner, he leads research at Institut TRANSFORM with a focus on sustainable development and the balance between human activities and environmental preservation.

His core research areas include transformation processes, sustainable architecture, sustainable urban planning, user behavior and well-being, and office environment design. Professor Radu employs a systemic and interdisciplinary approach that integrates architectural, social, and environmental perspectives to address complex urban challenges. His work often involves participatory governance methods and considers multiple dimensions of comfort and sustainability in the built environment.

Professor Radu's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to sustainable urban development, with recent works focusing on neighborhood revitalization, housing innovation, workplace comfort, and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. His research output shows a clear trajectory toward more integrated approaches that bridge social and spatial perspectives in addressing urban challenges.

Professor Radu has secured significant research funding through projects including Multi-Comfort (Smart Living Labs), CityPulse, and UrbEco. His current research priority is the resilient transition of existing neighborhoods (OFEN, ongoing), which builds on his extensive experience in sustainable urban development and draws on his core competencies in systems thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

At Institut TRANSFORM, Professor Radu leads research that bridges academic inquiry with practical applications in urban planning and architectural practice. His work provides valuable tools and methodologies for project owners, managers, and policymakers seeking to create more sustainable and livable urban environments while addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, demographic shifts, and evolving work patterns.