Posts by: Fabian Kastner

RECONSIDERING CONSTRUCTION HISTORY 

RECONSIDERING CONSTRUCTION HISTORY  CONFIGURATIONS AND CHALLENGES OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE HIGH MODERN ERA (1880–1970) Workshop: November 15th–16th. Organized by: Deutsches Bergbau-Museum Bochum, Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum With contributions from Sarah M. Schlachetzki and Tiago Matthes.

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The Architecture of Care

The Architecture of Care Adaptation and Transformation as a Supporting Strategy for Community WellnessARCH 620: Architectural ProblemsRice School of ArchitectureParis, FranceTuesday, December 10, 2024 Program Invited Jury: Laurence Crouzet

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Augmented Repair and Craftsmanship Heritage

Augmented Repair and Craftsmanship Heritage Laurence Crouzet participates in Session III Digital Knowledge Cultures. Friday, November 22, 2024 at TUM-Institute for Advanced Study, Lichtenbergstraße 2a, 85748 Garching. Advanced digital technologies and research in architectural materials and construction processes are transforming work and life towards digitalisation and sustainability. These developments present opportunities not only to reduce environmental […]

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Adoption of life cycle thinking

Adoption of life cycle thinking: impact-driven comparative assessment of Japanese construction corporations’ trends in practices Kastner, Fabian, Edwin Zea Escamilla, Silke Langenberg, and Ming Shan Ng. 2025. “Adoption of life cycle thinking: impact-driven comparative assessment of Japanese construction corporations’ trends in practices” Building and Environment, Volume 267, Part B, 2025, 112131.  Although life cycle thinking offers a […]

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INNOSUISSE FLAGSHIP: SWIRCULAR

INNOSUISSE FLAGSHIP: SWIRCULAR Kooperationsprojekt: A Swiss Digital Circular Construction Ecosystem SWIRCULAR is conducted by a consortium of Swiss research institutions and industry partners, united by a common goal: to reshape the Swiss construction industry through the adoption of circular practices. The consortium represents a wide range of expertise and covers all life cycle phases, ensuring […]

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Experiences and Serious Games within Knowledge Transfers

Experiences and Serious Games within Knowledge Transfers How can knowledge be disseminated using experiences and serious games? This workshop offers insights into approaches from six different directions. After short presentations, there will be the opportunity to try out the projects presented hands-on and exchange ideas at an Apero. 24 September 2024, 17:30-19:30 MEEET Lab @DSI […]

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SEMINARWOCHE HS24

REPAIR SCHATZALP, DAVOS In the autumn semester of 2024, the seminar week will take place for the second time in Davos, on the Schatzalp, as part of the new teaching project “Maintenance and Repair on Site” in collaboration with the Beer Merz visiting studio. The project integrates the teaching of heritage conservation, construction and sustainability […]

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EAAE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024

EAAE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024: LESS IS MUST The European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting high-quality architectural education. By focussing on the next generation of architects, it provides long-term support in advancing building culture in Europe and beyond. More information on the conference and the contributions can be found here.  […]

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Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Construction 5.0

Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Construction 5.0 Ng, Ming Shan, Thomas Bock, Fabian Kastner, and Silke Langenberg. 2024. “Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Construction 5.0.” In Proceedings of the 41st ISARC, 1222–29. Lille, France. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2024/0158. The United Nations has set the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for the society, the environment and the economy with the 17 […]

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