Initiated in 2014, the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Digital Fabrication aims to revolutionise architecture through the seamless combination of digital technologies and physical building processes. Over 60 researchers from six different academic disciplines collaborate to develop ground-breaking technologies for tomorrow’s construction. Their research allows Switzerland to take a leading position within the global field of digital fabrication. The NCCR Digital Fabrication is the first NCCR focused on architecture and construction funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). Initiated at ETH Zurich, it is partnered with EPF Lausanne, the Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the Bern University of Applied Sciences and Empa.
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04.01.2021
The MAS ETH DFAB strives for a new generation of collaborating architects, engineers, and designers equipped with the intellectual skills, technological and disciplinary know-how to define the future of architecture.
18.12.2020
17.12.2020
Kicking off our Impact Lecture series, Magali Anderson, Chief Sustainability Officer at LafargeHolcim, joined host, Postdoc Mariana Popescu, to present and discuss the social, economic and environmental impacts of new digital technologies in real-world applications. About Magali Anderson Magali…
10.12.2020
AEC Hackathon Online v1.1 2020 presenter Lauren Vasey shares her work 'Towards Adaptive and Autonomous Robotic Fabrication in Architecture and Construction'.
02.12.2020
Panel Discussion, “Lessons Learned: Making Lemonade in a Lockdown”Moderator: Sarah Springman Panelists: Christina Seyler, Gudela Grote, Patricia Widmer, Nora Keller, Alexandra Cloots/ Alexandra BernhardtSarah SpringmanShort bioSarah Springman has been Professor for Geotechnical Engineering at ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) since…
25.11.2020
Alexandra ClootsShort bioProf. Dr. Alexandra Cloots is head of the HR panel New Work of the OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule in St.Gallen. Her area of reseach interest is the innovative design of organisations and leadership in the age of Smart & New Work.AbstractAre we really ready for the new normal? In order to…
18.11.2020
Sharing struggles, successes, surprises, funny anecdotes, bizarre moments, surreal experiences and lessons for the futureLink upon registration.
11.11.2020
Corporate Policy Changes? The Employer’s PerspectiveProf. Dr. Heike Bruch (Professor of Leadership at the University of St. Gallen & founder of the energy factory St. Gallen): «Leading in the New Normal – Dos & Don’ts for a real new work transition»Nora Keller, PhD (Uni SG): «Covid-19 Policy Changes: Unintended Adverse…
04.11.2020
Research into “New” Work ProcessesUniversity: Prof. Dr. Gudela Grote (ETH ZH): «No new normal in sight: Opportunities for experimenting with new work practice»Private sector: Dr. des. Patricia Widmer (Uni SG): «Corona: different effects on men and women»Prof. Dr. Gudela GroteShort bioGudela Grote is Professor of Work and Organizational…
28.10.2020
Christina Seyler: Keynote, «Reconciling career and family in Switzerland: What do STEM women experience?»Second half: Speed networking trial (with predetermined questions)Christina SeylerShort bioChristina Seyler holds a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Karlsruhe. She then…
