Dr. Felix Heisel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Felix Heisel is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University’s Department of Architecture, where he also serves as the Director of the Circular Construction Lab. He is a licensed architect in Germany and a partner at 2hs Architekten und Ingenieur PartGmbB, specializing in the development of circular prototypologies. His research focuses on systemic redesign of the built environment, including the material depot for endless use and reconfiguration strategies. Heisel has published multiple influential books and articles covering topics such as Circular Construction and Circular Economy, and he has taught at various esteemed institutions around the world, including ETH Zürich, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and the Future Cities Laboratory in Singapore. Heisel has received several awards for his innovative works and continues to contribute actively to academic discussions on sustainable architecture and design practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY, USA

Teaching and researching in the field of architecture, focusing on circular construction and sustainability.

Awards

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German Green Solutions Award

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Bauhaus — Prototyping Future

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MaterialPREIS Zumtobel Group Award

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National German Merit Foundation

Courses

First-Year Design Studio ARCH 1102 Option Studio ARCH 4101/4102/5101/7912 Special Topics Environmental Systems: Circular Economy: Business Science Construction ARCH 4619/6605

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture