Research in Building and Construction For an integrated perspective along the building life cycle

In order to facilitate an integrated approach to transforming the built environment in terms of sustainability and digitisation, research in construction at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture is broadly positioned in the fields of architecture, interior architecture, civil engineering, building technology and energy.

CC Typologie und Planung in Architektur

Typology and planning in architecture

The Typology and Planning in Architecture Competence Centre conducts research into the interaction between people and architecture. The main focus of the work is the strategic transformation of the built living environment (buildings, neighbourhoods and districts).

Leere Ladenfläche mit blauem Boden

Interior architecture

The interior architecture research group analyses and reflects on interior spaces and interactions, questions traditional applications, combines knowledge from a range of disciplines, creates new spaces for action, transcends boundaries and peers into the future.

Gebäudehülle und Ingenieurbau

Building envelope and structural engineering

The Building Envelope and Structural Engineering Competence Centre improves designs and structures by researching the responsible use of resources and energy using scientific methods and designing or upgrading buildings efficiently and sustainably.

Gebäudetechnik und Energie

Building technology and energy

The construction sector needs innovative yet durable solutions in the field of building technology and energy. The researchers develop custom solutions for the sector using a systemic approach combined with expertise, innovation, creativity and pragmatism.