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Professor Mark Michaeli is an expert in Sustainable Urbanism, focusing on transformation processes in urban, rural, and peripheral spaces as well as the infrastructure of settlements. He works on developing instruments that enable resilient urban and rural planning, with an emphasis on structural demographic changes that drive urban and rural renewal. His research delves into the implications of cultural practices on sustainable development and the dynamics of place and space. Professor Michaeli has been pioneering digital methods for evaluating structures and projecting models based on spatial observations. His innovative approach includes the establishment of “Entwurfslabore” (field test design labs) that connect teaching, research, and practical applications. He has been active in the field of architecture and urban design since 1995, with a significant academic background from ETH Zurich and St. Gallen, where he worked as a scientific coordinator in the SEC – Future Cities Laboratory in Singapore. Since his appointment at the Technical University of Munich in 2010, he has initiated interdisciplinary networks and has participated in international projects addressing contemporary urban challenges.
Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany
Teaching and research in Sustainable Urbanism, focusing on interdisciplinary projects and networks.