Architektur
Research at the Department of Architecture
Our department carries out research into architecture and cities as structural, technological and artistic manifestations of society, characterised by history and culture. Engineering expertise is used to develop visions of the future for – and with – society by utilising design and planning methodologies and insights gained in the humanities. Building culture is thus not only the result of sustainable design but rather the requirement for the sustainability of our constructed environment in the future.
Latest news on the research
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![Blick in den Scan des Gedächtnisraumes. Der Scan besteht aus vielen Millionen Punkten und wirkt daher wie ein Foto.]()
Picture: Timo Vössing![Blick in den Scan des Gedächtnisraumes. Der Scan besteht aus vielen Millionen Punkten und wirkt daher wie ein Foto.]()
Picture: Timo VössingHigh-Tech Meets Heritage Conservation
Digital Building Survey as a Basis for the Restoration of the Herff Mausoleum
The two-story Herff family mausoleum at the Old Cemetery is a unique structure in Darmstadt. This striking building from 1929 features a crypt on the ground floor and a domed gallery walkway as a memorial space on the upper floor. It is set to undergo a heritage-compliant restoration in the near future.
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Walking on Colors is Fun and Good for Your Mental Health
New Research Published by Lanqing Gu (Urban Design and Planning)
How can color be integrated into urban design to enhance psychological well-being? How can virtual reality (VR) contribute to urban design research?
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PEP – Program for Design-Based PhD Promotion
Public Symposium on March 6th and 7th, 2025
Since June 2024, the department, in collaboration with the TU Berlin, has offered the opportunity for design-based PhD promotion. On March 6th and 7th, 2025, the 18th PEP Symposium will take place at the Department of Architecture at TU Darmstadt! On both days, participants of the program will present the status of their doctoral projects in public presentations.
