Ulrike Herbig

Ulrike Herbig is a Senior Scientist at TU Wien's Institute of Spatial Planning, specializing in cultural heritage management, sustainable energy integration, and vernacular architecture. She leads projects like PlusIQ (agri-photovoltaic systems) and TRABASA (Saudi Arabian traditional architecture). Her work bridges spatial planning with renewable energy solutions and heritage conservation, emphasizing preventive monitoring of UNESCO World Heritage sites. She actively contributes to EU-funded initiatives and presents at international conferences on topics like energy-heritage synergies and adaptive structures.

Education & Projects: Her work spans academic research and applied projects in Austria, Indonesia, and the Middle East. She coordinates interdisciplinary teams addressing climate adaptation through innovative spatial strategies.

Research Interests: Focus on sustainable spatial policies, traditional building techniques, and the intersection of cultural heritage with modern energy systems. She advocates for participatory approaches in heritage management and integrates digital tools like 3D point cloud analysis for historic structures.