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Magda Posani at RILEM Spring Convention & Conference on Advanced Construction Materials and Processes for a Carbon Neutral Society
In April 2024, Magda Posani discussed the need for integrating moisture dynamics into architectural design workflow and introduced the new Grasshopper Plugin developed at the chair for Dynamic Hygrothermal Simulations - WaterSkater.
Welcome Nikhil Reddy Kunati
Nikhil Reddy Kunati is a PhD student at the Chair of Sustainable Construction since March 2024.
Climate-friendly renovations using straw and hemp
Renovating buildings to improve their energy efficiency is a crucial step towards Switzerland achieving its climate targets. ETH Zurich researchers can now reveal the most effective renovation strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions: replace fossil-fuel heating systems and harness the potential of bio-based building materials like straw and hemp. The study in the journal "Nature Communications" was led by Alina Galimshina and professors Bruno Sudret and Guillaume Habert.
The new Respect programme
“Respect – Reflect – Respond”: Starting today, you’ll come across this slogan at various places at ETH Zurich. It’s part of the new Respect programme aimed at all members of the university community. These three words summarise how we should treat each other at ETH: on equal terms, willing to reflect on our own thoughts and actions, and responding appropriately in a variety of contexts.
SwissBreakfast – Sustainable Construction
Guillaume Habert was invited at the Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America