disP 60/1, March 2024
disP – The Planning Review, Volume 60, Issue 1, March 2024 is now available online at Taylor & Francis Online.
Teresa Galí-Izard nominated for Schelling Architecture Prize
The Schelling Architecture Foundation awards the Schelling Architecture Prize biannually. In 2024, under the guiding principle of “Deep Transformations – Earth, Landscape, Architecture” the board of trustees has nominated three offices that leave classic professional profiles behind: Bureau Bas Smets from Brussels, LOLA Landscape Architects from Rotterdam and More
Digital Twin für Sarajevo
Professor Hubert Klumpner’s chair designed the first AI-supported 4D model for Sarajevo. It takes spatial and temporal dimension into account in urban planning and was the basis for public hearings. “To map the complexity of the city, we need new methods, processes and technologies,” says Klumpner.
Public Guest Talk with Arturo Escobar – POSTPONED
Relationality: An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human Please note: this lecture has been postponed. New date TBA
Wohnraum für alle ist hindernisfrei-anpassbar
5. September 2024, 09:00–17:00 | Symposium | Kongresshaus Biel, Vereinssaal, Zentralstrasse 60.
DER AUTOMOBILE MENSCH – Filmvorführung & Podiumsdiskussion zur Verkehrswende
17 Juni 2024, 18:00–20:30 | Filmpodium | Stadt Zürich Kultur Filmpodium, Nüschelerstrasse 11.
A Comprehensive Toolbox for Flood Risk Mitigation in Refugee Settlements
SPUR launches a comprehensive toolbox for flood risk mitigation in refugee settlements: www.humanitarian-risk.org. The toolbox includes a GIS tool to create flood risk maps and mitigation strategies, a compendium of flood risk mitigation measures and a participatory risk mapping methodology. We are thankful for the support of our More
Virtualizing Urban Transition
At a time of global anthropogenic paroxysms, initiatives for urban transition are multiplying to ensure quality and resilience of life in cities. In particular, public open space holds immense potential for rapid adaptation to mitigate the severe risks to human health arising from global warming, pollution and pandemics. More
Planungstools zur besseren Integration von Biodiversität und Ökosystemleistungen in raumrelevante Entscheidungen
Der Aktionsplan Biodiversität soll den Zustand der Biodiversität in der Schweiz verbessern. Ein wichtiger Faktor ist der Einbezug von Ökosystemleistungen/Biodiversität in Raumentscheidungen. In einem Bundesmandat wurde eine Übersicht zu Planungstools erstellt, die dabei helfen können. Es wurden planungsinvolvierte Personen interviewt, um Hindernisse und Nachfrage nach Planungstools zu identifizieren.
Adaptive Planning for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Although a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has potential to greatly reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, it faces significant challenges, including range anxiety and limitations in battery capacity. Effective long-term planning for EV charging infrastructure can overcome these barriers and increase the chances of widespread adoption.
«Die Raumplanung kann mit ihren Instrumenten einen wichtigen Beitrag zu mehr Wohnraum und lebenswerten Räumen beitragen.»
Damian Jerjen ist neu – nebst seinem Engagement am EspaceSuisse – als Professor of Practice beim NSL, ETH Zürich, in der Grundausbildung für die Raumplaner:innen tätig. Im Interview spricht er über die besten Strategien gegen die Wohnraumknappheit, das Gesetz über eine sichere Stromversorgung, das im Juni zur Abstimmung More
Empowering the Next Generation: Illustrating Landscape Systems by Computation
Landscape systems are intricate and challenging to illustrate effectively. The BeingAliveLanguage, a groundbreaking software integrated into Rhino/Grasshopper, revolutionizes the visualization of soil-centric information. Developed by ETH Zurich’s “Chair of Being Alive,” this tool empowers designers and planners to create expressive, automated illustrations that support decision-making processes.
Drive Forward: Revolutionizing Traffic with Advanced Vehicle Trajectory Reconstruction
Understanding how vehicles move is crucial for safer, more coordinated, and smarter transportation systems. However, directly observing vehicle trajectories is impractical, posing a challenge to obtaining accurate trajectory data with limited sensing capabilities. We explore our innovative approach to vehicle trajectory reconstruction, reshaping the future of traffic management.
“The image of Heidi’s Switzerland will change and there will be new natures”
Der Klimawandel bedeutet mehr Bergstütze und Überschwemmungen. Wie die Landschaftsarchitektur darauf reagieren kann, untersucht die ETH-Professorin Martina Voser im Sandkasten, am Computer und im Dialog mit der Bevölkerung.
“The term ‘Alpine fallow lands’ was a provocation”
Sociology professor Christian Schmid will retire this year. In an interview with Andres Herzog, he looks back on his time at the ETH Studio Basel, which sparked discussions with the book “Switzerland: An Urban Portrait” and whose publications will be freely available online as Open Access from May.
Ramification. Eine Ausstellung zur zeitgenössischen Landschaftsarchitektur
Vernissage: 20. April 2024 ab 17 Uhr. Ausstellung: 21. April bis 07. Juli 2024.
What can cities do to promote acceptance of densification?
Swiss cities are more likely to accept densification when densification projects provide affordable housing and green spaces compared to densification that is implemented through reduced regulations for housing construction. By prioritizing a socio-ecological densification, extensive planning procedures and delays might be minimized. Read the article on ETH News.
DELUS Issue 0
The pilot issue of DELUS offers a range of diverse insights into landscape and urban questions. It introduces new methods to unpack multiple worlds and narrate manifold stories.
disP 59/4, December 2023
disP – The Planning Review, Volume 59, Issue 4, December 2023 is now available online on Taylor & Francis Online.
Globale Modellierung des ländlichen Strassenverkehrs ausserhalb der Städte
Der Verkehr auf ländlichen Strassen ausserhalb der Städte kann erhebliche negative Auswirkungen auf die Ökologie und Umwelt von Natur- und Agrarlandschaften haben. Der Umfang dieser Auswirkungen kann jedoch nicht bestimmt werden, da in vielen Ländern keine Daten zum Verkehrsvolumen auf ländlichen Strassen verfügbar sind. Deshalb haben wir einen More
Master of Science in Landscape Architecture
Applications until 30 April for autumn 2024. The Master‘s degree programme in Landscape Architecture is aimed at students with a Bachelor‘s degree in architecture or landscape architecture from a university or Swiss University of Applied Sciences with at least 180 ECTS or equivalent.
Maintenance and Advanced Analytics in Railways
On-Board Monitoring techniques, defined as using commercial trains to monitor the track status, have garnered much attention recently. While data come in relatively low quality, OBM is a low-cost and efficient alternative to traditional monitoring methods. Thus, funded by the ETH Mobility Initiative project OMISM, this study checks More
Damian Jerjen named «Professor of Practice»
Damian Jerjen is currently Director of the Swiss association for spatial planning EspaceSuisse and Lecturer at ETH Zurich and other Swiss universities. He is an economist and spatial planner. He serves on various bodies, including the Council for Spatial Planning (ROR). At EspaceSuisse, he supports and brings together More
How Will the Railway Look Like in 2050?
Many aspects contribute to the further development of the technologies, but no single game changer could be identified. Developments are expected in automation; revolutionary changes are perceived as unlikely.
Envisioning a Cycling-centric Future: Urban Traffic Modeling and Management for a Bi-modal Network
Allocating dedicated road space to slow modes is considered an effective way toward a radical modal shift. By exploiting traffic flow theoretical knowledge, convenient models can be developed to help evaluate the influence of such a large-scale transformation on network traffic performance. Novel strategies for bi-modal urban traffic More
Stress Testing Transport Systems
Transportation systems are vital for economic and social development, yet are susceptible to disruptions caused by natural hazards, especially considering the adverse impacts of climate change on increasing the intensity of frequency of climatic hazards. To manage these risks effectively, stress testing, as a diagnostic tool, has shown More
Colloquium on Sociology and Urban Studies
28. Februar 2024, 8:00-10:00 | Kolloquium | ETH Zürich, Campus Hönggerberg, HIT E 51 (Werner Siemens Auditorium).
Assistenzprofessur (Tenure Track) für Landschaftsarchitektur
The Department of Architecture at ETH Zurich invites applications for the above-mentioned position. The assistant professorship is located at the Institute for Landscape and Urban Studies. Job description
CAS ETH in Zukunft der Raumentwicklung
Bewerbung bis 15. Juli 2024 | Start: Herbst, Dauer: 6 Monate. Das CAS «Zukunft der Raumentwicklung» vermittelt zeitgemässe Themen und Werkzeuge für den Umgang mit Unsicherheiten und Komplexität.
10-Minuten-Nachbarschaften – Eine Tour rund um den Idaplatz
24. September 2024, 18:15–19:15 | Öffentliche Führung | Zürich, Kreis 3.
MEHR WOHNRAUM IN STÄDTEN – Wie gelingt die innere Verdichtung?
24. Mai 2024, 09:00–17:00 (Anmeldeschluss 13. Mai) | ETH Forum Wohnungsbau | ETH Zürich, Zentrum, Auditorium Maximum (HG F 30).
ETH STUDIO BASEL Open Access: Public Launch
7 May 2024, 16:00–19:00 | with Apéro | ETH Zürich, main building, HG F30 Audimax.
Abschlussvorlesung / Final Lecture Prof. Dr. Christian Schmid: No Condition is Permanent
2 May 2024, 18:15–19:30 | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIL E3.
Neue Ansätze in der Modellierung: «The German experiment with low flat rates for public transport. An economic and political evaluation»
New date will be announced asap | Seminar | ETH Zürich, Zentrum, ML F38.
10-Minuten-Nachbarschaften
30. April – 16. Mai 2024 | Plakatausstellung | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIL D Foyer. 17. Mai – 30. Mai 2024 | ETH Zürich, Zentrum, HG E 4.
2 + 2 + 1 A Collective Discussion on the Role of Landscape Architecture
16 April 2024, 18:30 | Zürich, Langstr. 200, L 200.
Nachfragegetriebene ÖV-Systeme: «Lessons from the design of integrated on-demand transit systems in two cities»
20 March 2024, 14:00–15:15 | Seminar | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIL F36.1.
Neue Ansätze in der Modellierung: «Best of both worlds: data driven models with behavioural realism and flexibility»
DATE WILL CHANGE! (previously: 20 March 2024, 10:30 – 12:00) | Seminar | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIL F36.
Meaningful Careers: Built Environment Professionals in Humanitarian Aid
14 March 2024, 16:00–18:00 | Information exchange with reconstruction experts | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIB 52, Open Space.
100 Ideas for the Western Balkans: Designing Urban Imaginaries
11 March – 8 April 2024 | Exhibition | Tirana, Albania, Pyramid of Tirana.
Anna Pagani «On housing justice: let’s talk about fixes that fail»
7 March 2024, 18:15 | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, HIL E 3.
Die 10-Millionen-Schweiz: Platz für alle?
3. März 2024, 13:00–13:45 | Treffpunkt Science City | ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg HCI, Raum G3.
Sessions on Territory – Climate Anxiety and Mobilizing in Crisis: CLIMATE
26.2. / 04.3. / 25.3. / 06.5. / 15.5. / 22.5. 2024 | 18:00–20:00 | Public debates | ETH Zürich, Oerlikon, Neunbrunnenstr. 50, ONA E25 DID Lab.
In Gedenken an Willy A. Schmid
Willy A. Schmid war von 1978 bis 2008 Professor für Landschafts- und Umweltplanung am Institut für Raum- und Landschaftsentwicklung (IRL), der heutigen Professur für Planung von Landschaft und Urbanen Systemen (PLUS) und Mitbegründer des Netzwerk Stadt und Landschaft (NSL) an der ETH Zürich. Er hat Generationen von Raum- und Landschaftsplaner:innen More
MAS ETH in Regenerative Systems
CAS#2 Beyond Systems Thinking. Applications: 11 March to 7 April 2024, Duration: May-September 2024. The new MAS in Regenerative Systems (DRRS) is a systemic programme for designerly enacting complex systems in a highly innovative didactic setting.