JMA Biel has developed its own architectural concepts based on conceptual and constructive approaches. The competencies specific to BFH are concentrated in two thematic areas: “Architektur & Holz” (Architecture & Wood) makes use of proximity to the wood sector and links national and international research with teaching. “Architektur & Areal” (Architecture and Land Use) and the Dencity competence group are in close contact with the internal developments and strategies of the building industry.
Regenerative architecture & wood
Regenerative construction methods improve the indoor and urban climate and contribute to climate-friendly cities and settlements.
The Regenerative architecture & wood focus area will provide you extensive expertise in timber building culture and wood as a material. You will combine wood with other resource-conserving, bio-based building materials such as clay, natural fibres and natural stone to generate sustainable building concepts while adopting a holistic approach of ecosystems, energy and material cycles. You will learn to improve traditional Baukultur and combine it with modern planning and production methods with the aim of making resource-conserving construction sustainable and competitive.
Cooperative architecture of the open city
The Cooperative architecture of the open city focus area will provide you the skills to grasp the complex social, economic, and ecological correlations pertaining to neighborhood and urban development. You will learn how to operate successfully in today’s dynamic urban and settlement development using cooperative and interdisciplinary practices. In close, creative collaboration with local actors, the population, public authorities and experts from various disciplines, you will design meaningful and sustainable development processes that improve the quality of our built environment in the long term.
Topic overview of the next years.
