Research

The research topics of the department encompass a contemporary and responsible approach to our built heritage, the processes of change in the relationship between society and the city on both typological and infrastructural levels, as well as innovative approaches to the construction transition. In this context, we view architecture as adaptable, interconnected living spaces and components of cyclical systems.

Thus, the goal is to analytically determine the constitutive components of these built-spatial and socially driven situations in order to ask relevant questions. These include: What purpose does our built heritage serve today in the context of recent history? How do areas of spatial development manifest in light of societal change, digitalization, and climate protection? How can the current challenges of architecture and urban planning be typologically addressed?

This research activity builds on the academic qualifications of the department’s staff and contributes to teaching on a methodological level. Insights are gained and presented through research, documentation, and model building. Topics are explored in design projects as case studies. Quantitative foundational investigations are complemented by comparisons. Through critical analyses and interpretations, an independent perspective can emerge.

The results of the completed research projects highlight the special responsibility of cities and their citizens in handling their built environment, the potential of public presence and inter-municipal communication for spatial planning and design, and the adaptability of vernacular architectures.

The results of the research projects are communicated through exhibitions, interdisciplinary workshops, and public forums. Financial resources for conducting the research projects are acquired through grants and subsidies.