Rainer Sachse

Rainer Sachse is a Professor at the Faculty of Environment, Design and Therapy at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU). He maintains an active teaching position with office hours by appointment at Campus CB1 109 in Nürtingen. His professional profile uniquely combines academic instruction with extensive practical experience in landscape architecture and urban planning projects across Germany.

His educational foundation includes:

• Grundschule in Münster-Nienberge (1974-1978)
• Gymnasium in Münster leading to Abitur (1978-1987)
• Vocational training as nursery gardener (1987-1989)
• Landscape and Open Space Planning studies at University of Hanover (1989-1991), earning Vordiplom in 1991
• DAAD scholarship for study at University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1992-1993)
• Diploma in 1996 with thesis 'Friedrichwerder Park Berlin Mitte' focusing on central urban park design

Professor Sachse's expertise centers on integrating ecological principles with urban development through landscape architecture. His work demonstrates how thoughtful spatial organization can transform urban environments while addressing community needs. He emphasizes practical implementation of theoretical concepts, particularly in designing public spaces that serve diverse user groups while maintaining environmental sustainability. His approach bridges technical knowledge with creative design solutions for complex urban challenges.

His notable professional achievements include:

• Peter-Joseph-Lenné Preis (1994)
• First prize in the Expo 2000 Stadtteilparks competition

Professor Sachse maintains an active professional practice alongside his academic role, having founded 'scape Landschaftsarchitekten' in 2001 and serving as managing director since 2010. His career demonstrates a successful integration of academic knowledge with high-level project leadership, including major initiatives like the HafenCity Hamburg masterplan and IBA Emscherpark projects. This dual perspective enriches his teaching with real-world insights from significant urban development projects.