Dr.
Matthias
Brenner
Dr. Matthias Brenner is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair of Construction Heritage and Preservation at ETH Zurich and a member of the NCCR Digital Fabrication. Having completed his doctorate in 2025, his work focuses on the intersection of digital fabrication and architectural conservation. Matthias specializes in "High-Tech for High-Tech" strategies, utilizing robotic additive manufacturing to preserve modern heritage. He holds a Master’s degree with distinction from TU Munich and is an alumnus of the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) Design Thinking program. In addition to his research, he is a Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI) and serves as Co-President of the Association of Assistants at the Department of Architecture (AAA).
Work Topic
Matthias advances digital repair and resource-efficient preservation by scaling automated workflows for the building industry. His research integrates 3D scanning and WAAM into circular construction loops, orchestrated by AI to enhance material efficiency and structural reuse.
Role in the NCCR Digital Fabrication
Affiliation
Chair for Digital Building Technologies, ETH Zurich, Construction Heritage and Preservation, ETH Zurich
Project
High-Tech for High-Tech: The Potential of Digital Fabrication for the Repair of High-Tech Facades
Focus Topics
NCCR publications
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Innovative envelope design: Theo Hotz’ High-Tech construction for Zurich (2024)
- Date: 01.06.2024
- Authors: Dr. Matthias Brenner
- Event: 8th International Congress on Construction History (8ICCH)
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- Date: 12.05.2022
- Authors: Dr. Matthias Brenner
- Event: D-ARCH Research Day: Ecological Turn in Architecture
External URL(s)
Phone
+41 44 633 22 54