NewUrbES, part of NRP82 “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”, moves beyond conventional sustainability. This design-science research project is developing the tools and knowledge to transform urban environments into biodiverse habitats through regenerative materials, immersive digital design, and transdisciplinary collaboration.
The exhibition Places in Transition explores transformations of the urban space of Zürich through a trans-temporal perspective. At the heart of the exhibition are student projects developed at the Large-scale Virtualization and Modeling Lab at ETH Zurich.
QUALISCAPES, part of NRP81 Baukultur, investigates how globalization and standardized development erode the unique character of Swiss cultural landscapes and weaken people’s sense of place. Drawing on design, geography, land system science, social sciences, and cognitive psychology, the project develops participatory strategies to activate placemaking and foster attachment, identity, and stewardship.
CoCoNet bridges mobility, climate, ecology, and soundscapes to transform urban streets. Through co-creation, spatial modelling, and immersive 3D tools, it integrates nature-based solutions with mobility strategies, fostering dialogue, resilience, and human–nature connections for inclusive, sustainable district-scale change.
Publications “Resilient Blue-Green Infrastructures”2020-2025, Zurich-Singapore-AntananarivoFutures Cities Laboratory (FCL) The overall goal of the project is to design and plan functioning blue and green infrastructures, which …
This research project measures and models how tropical urban green spaces—trees, parks, gardens, and rivers—cool cities, reduce floods, and enhance recreation. Findings guide urban design, linking local plant benefits to citywide strategies for mitigating heat and improving livability.
“Landscape Ecology”2010-2015, JakartaFutures Cities Laboratory (FCL) The Ciliwung River has been at the center of human settlements since at least the 4th century A.O. Culturally …
