At EARTH HUB, we bring together extensive expertise in earthen construction from our region, creating a platform for pioneering building approaches.
The EARTH HUB aims to:
- Proactively showcase flagship projects and regional strengths.
- Integrate the interdisciplinary knowledge of the LSA and the university as a whole.
- Address the conditions for success and the challenges of the "building transition" with stakeholders from the economy and society, both regionally and at European level.
Starting in autumn 2024, the EARTH HUB will, among other things, explore the potential of environmentally friendly building materials—particularly clay-wood architecture—for the region and Europe. The combination of clay and wood is gaining significant momentum in professional circles across Europe as it enables CO2-efficient, fire-resistant, thermally optimized, and systematized high-rise construction. An example of this is the collaboration between LSA lecturer Martin Mackowitz, Blumer Lehmann from St. Gallen, and GBD Dornbirn, who are jointly developing innovative construction systems based on clay and wood.
The EARTH HUB emerged from the Urbanism, Architecture & Society unit and positions itself as a driver of sustainable building practices in Europe.
The first Earth Hub Symposium will take place at the University of Liechtenstein on 11 October 2024.