IAAC Lecture Series – Moritz Dörstelmann

IAAC Lecture Series – Moritz Dörstelmann

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 19:00h (CET)
Location: IAAC Main Hall, C/ Pujades 102

Lecture Title: Designing with Nature: Robotics, Sustainability, and the Future of Architecture

About the Speaker

Moritz Dörstelmann is a Professor for Digital Design and Fabrication at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a founding partner of FibR GmbH, a groundbreaking robotic construction company. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to resource-efficient architecture, Dörstelmann’s work bridges academic research and industrial innovation. His expertise lies in advancing circular construction methods through computational design and robotic fabrication, enabling innovative lightweight fiber composite structures for architectural applications.

At KIT, he develops interdisciplinary research initiatives focusing on sustainable material systems, while FibR GmbH brings these ideas to life on an industrial scale—creating transformative solutions for facades, interiors, and load-bearing structures. Dörstelmann’s projects exemplify how technology, design, and sustainability converge to redefine contemporary construction practices, opening the door to a more resource-conscious future.

Lecture Description

Moritz Dörstelmann will take us on a journey into the future of architecture, where robotics, computational design, and sustainable materials converge. Drawing from his dual role as an academic at KIT and co-founder of FibR GmbH, this lecture showcases the integration of natural fibers and robotic fabrication to develop innovative architectural solutions.

Discover how adaptive material systems and cutting-edge digital fabrication techniques are challenging conventional construction paradigms and creating a blueprint for sustainable building practices. From application-oriented academic projects to real-world industrial applications, Dörstelmann’s work demonstrates how we can embrace technology to craft resource-efficient designs that resonate with both function and beauty.

Program

18:45 – Doors Open
19:00 – Welcome and Introduction by IAAC Director Daniel Ibañez
19:10 – Lecture by Moritz Dörstelmann
20:00 – Q&A Session
20:15 – Refreshments

Join us to explore the transformative possibilities at the intersection of design, robotics, and sustainability!