At the first Timber Boat Regatta on Lake Constance, architecture students and carpentry apprentices worked together to design and build their own wooden boats. The project week took place from 27 to 31 July 2026 as part of the Interreg research project Walz 4.0, which promotes collaboration between architecture and the skilled trades from the early stages of training and education.

Can machine learning build better stock portfolios? Dr Peter Hecht of AQR Capital Management explored this question at the 62nd After-Work Lecture hosted by the University of Liechtenstein and CFA Society Liechtenstein. His answer: yes, but not without economic judgement.

LSA Alumni Award recipients Michaela Türtscher and Claudio Schneider return to their former university. On 7 October 2026, they will share insights into their journey from studying architecture in Liechtenstein to establishing their joint practice Schneider Türtscher in Zurich, and discuss an approach to architecture that takes what already exists as a starting point for something new.

Meryem Akyol-Yölek from Austria and Anton Zschinschky from Germany have been awarded this year’s LGT University Scholarship. Both impressed the selection committee with their excellent academic performance, strong social commitment, and exceptional dedication.

On 16 September 2026, renowned Swiss structural engineer Jürg Conzett gave a public lecture at the Liechtenstein School of Architecture. He is particularly known for his bridge designs, including the Traversiner Stege in the Viamala Gorge.

Gabriela Dimitrova has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at the Liechtenstein School of Architecture. In «The Reusable Brick. Construction Principles of Circular Building in Historical Patents (1860–1960)», she examines historical approaches to modular and mortarless construction and their potential for today’s circular economy.

How can transdisciplinary projects carried out by architecture and design students as part of their studies create a lasting impact on society? This question is at the heart of the international Erasmus+ project «Impact of Transdisciplinary and Transformative Teaching (ITTT)», led by the University of Liechtenstein and running from February 2026 to January 2028.

The ZirkuLIE platform for circular and sustainable construction in Liechtenstein is continuing its work as an independent, non profit association following three years of development. Prof. Dr Daniel Stockhammer from the Liechtenstein School of Architecture has also joined the association’s board.