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Yves Weinand is a Professor of Timber Construction at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Laboratory of Timber Construction, IBOIS. He has a background in Architecture and Civil Engineering, holding M.Sc degrees from the University of Liège and EPFL, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen. His professional experience extends to a part-time appointment at EPFL and practice as a director at Bureau d’Etudes Weinand in Belgium. His research focuses on geometry processing, architectural design explorations, and the integration of digital fabrication techniques in timber construction. He developed numerous interdisciplinary courses and is involved in various technology transfer contracts aimed at enhancing timber engineering through innovative parametric tools. Over the years, he has received several awards for exceptional architectural achievements and has participated in notable architectural competitions.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland
Director of the Laboratory of Timber Construction, IBOIS, focusing on innovative practices in timber architecture.
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