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Workshop on the potential of earth construction with visiting studio Boulouki
This semester, the Chair of Sustainable Construction has been involved in the DARCH studio organized by the research collective Boulouki on the restoration of a vernacular farmhouse on Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Biochar utilization and small-scale pyrolysis systems for decentralized use: Research cooperation with Ghanaian University
Researcher Michael Commeh from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, visited us in October on an ETH4D Visiting Scientist Grant for collaborative research on the valorization of biochar in building materials and sustainability assessment of small-scale pyrolysis systems in decentralized context.
The MSc in Civil Engineering: excellence, strengths and career perspectives
Our new video presents the MSc Civil Engineering at ETH Zurich, highlighting what makes the programme a compelling choice for students from around the world. It shows how the curriculum provides a strong scientific foundation while closely integrating research and hands-on experience. The video also illustrates the skills students develop throughout the programme and what distinguishes our graduates in a globally competitive field.
We are looking for a student assistant for the ICBBM 27 conference.
The Chair of Sustainable Construction at ETH Zurich is organising the ICBBM 27 ‘6th International Conference on Bio-Based Building Materials’ from 22 June to 25 June 2027. We are looking for a student to assist with the preparation and organisation of the conference.
Welcome Esraa Elsheikh
Esraa Elsheikh is a Ph.D. student at the Chair of SustainableConstruction since October 2025.