I am an architect, researcher and consultant for transformation projects. For over 15 years, I have been working on the topics of innovation processes, future of work and education, and future-ready physical spaces. In 2017, I transitioned to academia and joined the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to focus on entrepreneurship and innovation in architecture. I developed new methods for innovation management, and prototyped new (physical) spaces for innovation at academia and industry. As one of two Managing Directors of the TUM Venture Lab for the Built Environment, I have set up an unique center of gravity to supports idea development and start-ups in the field of sustainable built environment with an emphasis of new technologies. Since 2023 I am expert in a Community of Practice for future environments at higher education. With the resulting Liquid Campus Manifesto we aim for mutual development of didactics and learning environments. Since November 2024 I am professor for entrepreneurship in the built environment at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences - the first professorship of its kind in the education of architects and civil engineers. About my topics I speak and conduct workshops frequently at leading conferences and organizations.

 

My claim: architecture is an innovation and entrepreneurship discipline. With its systemic approach and capability for synthesis it has much to offer for the development of sustainable organizations and businesses.