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How ETH knowledge and local expertise are helping the reconstruction of Ukraine
Two years ago, Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine. One direct consequence of the conflict is the destruction of buildings and infrastructure. Now an exhibition in the ETH Main Building entitled “ETH with Ukraine” is showing how buildings, facilities and the environment in Ukraine can be protected or restored.
Renewable Matter interviews Prof. Catherine De Wolf on her new book
In an interview for the upcoming magazine edition, Renewable Matter magazine sits down with Catherine De Wolf in her role as co-author of the newly released book, "A Circular Built Environment in the Digital Age" (Springer, 2024). Prof. De Wolf shares insights into the transformative role of digital technologies in shaping the future of the built environment.
Welcome Vanessa Schwarzkopf
Vanessa Schwarzkopf joined the Chair of Circular Engineering for Architecture in January. She graduated in architecture and urban design in January 2023 with her master’s thesis, “Dreaming Architecture,” which explored the potential of generative AI in the early phase design stages
Catherine De Wolf releases new book "A Circular Built Environment in the Digital Age"
We are thrilled to announce the release of our new open access book with Springer Nature "A Circular Built Environment in the Digital Age", which Catherine co-edited with Sultan Çetin and Nancy Bocken
Switzerland - South Africa Circular Construction Project
Researchers at the CEA lab collaborate with researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa. This initiative, under the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Project Grant – Lead Agency, aims to help incorporate circular practices and innovative methodologies in informal construction.