The department is dedicated to the teaching and research of architectural structures and innovative building materials, focusing on their morphology and application within the fields of construction, sustainability, design, and digital methods. The geometric principles of structural systems and materials are closely linked with spatial quality, functionality, and parameters of fabrication and construction, thereby enriching the design process.

The department promotes a creative and experimental approach to teaching and research for architects. A central methodology is the juxtaposition of digital and physical models. Through independent modelling and critical comparison, students gain a scientific perspective on structural design. This strategy is extended into international research projects with transdisciplinary partners. Through experimental studies, the entire design cycle—from material strategy to the fabrication and evaluation of large-scale prototypes—is explored.

Prof. Dr. Eike Schling receives the Teaching Award 2024 of the Leibniz University Hannover in the category "Motivation and Inspiration."

For more information about the Teaching Award, please visit the website:

https://www.uni-hannover.de/de/studium/lehre/inspiration-und-erfahrung/lehrpreis/preistraeger-innen#c141198