Urs-Peter Menti

Urs-Peter Menti is a full-time Professor and Co-Head of the Institute of Building Technology and Energy (IGE) at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (Lucerne, Switzerland). He specializes in sustainable building, energy-efficient construction, and building technology. He leads the Center for Integrated Building Technology (ZIG) and chairs Minergie Certification for Central Switzerland. His research focuses on energy systems, district heating/cooling networks, and climate-responsive building design.

Education:

• 2009: Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Pedagogy
• 2007: MBA in Business Administration (Lucerne)
• 1995: Diplom-Maschineningenieur, ETH Zurich

Research Interests: Dr. Menti drives innovation in energy-efficient systems, sustainable urban development, and smart building technologies. He emphasizes practical applications through projects like thermal district networks and adaptive building envelopes. His work bridges academic research with industry via collaborations in certification (e.g., Minergie), policy (e.g., Canton Schwyz Energy Council), and global initiatives (e.g., China Zero Emission Buildings).

Key Projects:

• PLUSQUA: Neighborhood Energy Demand Reduction
• ENFLATE: Flexibility Markets in Energy Systems
• KüBaZEn: Kitchen/Bathroom as Energy Hubs in New Buildings
• ITC Quartierklima: Urban Heat Island Mitigation

Leadership & Engagement:

• Member of ETH Zurich Alumni Board
• Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA) Commissions
• Board Member of 4B AG (Energy Solutions)

His work integrates technical innovation with societal needs, addressing climate change through building systems that optimize energy use while maintaining user comfort.