The PHD-Day gathers current PHD projects from the Doctoral School of Architecture and puts them up for discussion in a seminar-like setting. This event, that is open to the public, presents research questions and projects at their current stage of development. The PHD-Day 2025 is organised by the Institute of Structural Design and will be held on Februaray 24, 2025 at HS II and Foyer, Alte Technik, Rechbauerstraße 12.

Ernst Dengg
“Structural Integrity in Solid Timber Components: A Paradigm Shift from Reuse to Ever-Use”

David Gierlinger
“Structural Design of Thin-Walled 3D Printed Concrete Elements”

Nathalie Glenn
“Building Sustainability Performance

Eugen Gross
“Archea Urbana: Utopia Meets Reality, Reality Meets Utopia”

Michael Heil
“Ghetto vs. Gated: Subsidized Housing in a Neoliberal World”

Ramona Kraxner
“Quasi-Responsibility as a Critical Project”

Ognjen Persoglio
“Townscape Analysis & Design of New Residential Neighborhoods in Graz”

Thomas Rumpf
“Design, Manufacturing Concept and Investigation of Ceilings with Flat Curved Soffits”

Isik Ülkün Neusser
“Investigating the Impact of Transitional Spaces on Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort for Senior Housing Design”

Philip Wehbe
“Material Savings in Foundation Components”