Dr. Lars Gräbner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lars Gräbner is an Associate Professor of Practice in Architecture at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. He teaches architectural design, urban design, and advanced construction methods. In 2011, he founded VolumeOne Design Studio, an international practice based in Detroit, where he collaborates with co-owner Christina Hansen. Gräbner’s work emphasizes urban design and innovative housing, addressing social considerations in the built environment and advancing building performance. He is a licensed and award-winning architect specializing in residential and public projects. His projects span various scales and categories, including educational, cultural, commercial, and residential buildings, with notable successes in competitions such as the Anhui Province Acrobatic Center in China. Gräbner's experience includes teaching roles at ETH Zurich and Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. He holds a master of architecture degree from Universität Hannover, where he was awarded the Preis der Universität Hannover for Outstanding Work at the Department of Architecture.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Construction Methods Architectural Design VII Architectural Design VI Choreography Public Space

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science