Collaborative Adaptive Reuse in Architecture
https://www.arc.ed.tum.de/ud/forschung/aktuelle-forschungsprojekte/begefa-im-uferwerk/ The second part of the BegeFa Research at TUM startet with a focus on adaptive reuse strategies and collaborative housing initiatives. The empirical research combines spatial and social research and is funded by the BBSR, the GLS Treuhand Stiftung Öko-Sozial, the TRIAS foundation, and the CRSE at TUM. Isabel Glogar is project leader (PI) … Continue reading
Collaborative Reuse and Activation of Buildings and Materials in Switzerland
Collaborative Activation and Reuse of the Existing Building Stock With my research project BegeCH I have been a visiting scholar at the ETH Wohnforum – ETH CASE in autumn 2025. My research project at ETH focuses on the collaborative activation of existing buildings and the promotion of collaborative housing and neighbourhood and urban development oriented … Continue reading
Changing Spatial Practices: Alliances, Activism, and Networks
The publication “Changing Spatial Practices: Alliances, Activism, and Networks” examines how innovative thinking and design in architecture confront existing paradigms influenced by societal struggles. It discusses the role of spatial practitioners in fostering just practices and highlights contributions on collaboration and network-building within the architectural discipline.
BegeFa-1 Publication: Collaborative Activation and Reuse of Existing Buildings in Germany
The first project phase BegeFa-1 of the research project “Collaborative Use of the Existing Building Stock – Perspectives for Families (BegeFa)” has been successfully completed. With its conclusion, both the research report and an interactive project map showcasing collaborative re-use housing projects across Germany are now available. This phase systematically examined existing community-led housing initiatives and generated key insights through interviews and a practice workshop. The results form the foundation for the follow-up project BegeFa-2, which will conduct in-depth case studies starting in January 2026.
Changing Spatial Practices: Join Us for Book Presentation in Kassel & Vienna
The editorial team invites you to the release of “Changing Spatial Practice: Alliances, Activism, and Networks” on November 26 in Kassel and November 28 in Vienna. This publication, edited by a team from various universities, is part of the Dimensions. Journal of Architectural Knowledge series and is available in Open Access.
Feminist Spatial Practices at TUM Parity Jour Fixe
The Parity Jour Fixe No. 34, titled “What are Feminist Spatial Practices?”, was held on November 18, 2024, at TUM, Munich. Organized by Isabel Glogar and SOFT School of Transformation, it featured discussions on feminist spatial practices in architecture. The event aims to promote diversity and inclusivity within the architectural field.
Publication Leitbild Wachau Volume I and II
The open-access Publication “Leitbild Wachau”- Volume I & Volume II are available for download now!
Principles for Building in the region ‘Wachau’, Publication and Presentation of the results
Book Launch and Public Presentation on October 12th 2022. The publication presents results of the Dialog Process and Research Study “Leitbild Bauen im Welterbe Wachau” (Building in the Wachau World Heritage Region).
Publication UNESCO Managementplan Historic Center of Vienna
Publication Managementplan UNESCO Worldheritage Historic Center of Vienna. Presentation of the dialog process and principles for urban development within the Historic City of Vienna.
Managementplan Historisches Zentrum Wien
The Dialog process and research study explores further architectural and urban development of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Center of Vienna!
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