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Dipl.-Ing. Dr. sc. Wolfgang Schwarzmann

Employee
Postdoc
Craft and Structure
University Liechtenstein Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 9490 Vaduz Liechtenstein
Postdoc Craft and Structure
Research interests:
Digital transformation and robot-assisted manufacturing open new approaches which combine traditional knowledge of handicrafts with modern CNC operated systems. The bio-based resource wood will be a central material in the transformation of construction to deliver more sustainable products.
Digital transformation and robot assisted manufacturing will connect the intelligence of craftsmen, the specific and anisotropic properties of wood, the creativity of architecture, the pragmatism of construction engineers and provide access to a new dimension in wood based construction. Efficient use of wood in construction and design for recycling will play a significant role in the fight against global warming, at the same time the cost-efficient production of high value products will strengthen the economic situation of all partners along the value chain. Constructing buildings from wood is maybe (only) a first step. Over the past years, it has become more and more evident that just because a building was erected with wood, it might not necessarily always be more sustainable on the long perspective. In this context, the possibilities of digital transformation and robot-assisted manufacturing are now opening up new solutions that maybe build on old knowledge. Modern CNC joinery systems open up the possibility of manufacturing pure wood joints in a cost-efficient way that was not possible before. The use of other building materials or other products can be substituted or even omitted. Our goal has to be the development of new applications of wood as a building material while making use of the intelligence of the craftsmen, the possibilities of the robots to reach out for the full potential of this valuable building material.
2018 2023
Doctoral studies at the University of Liechtenstein (Dr. Sc.), Liechtenstein School of Architecture, Architecture and Planning; Research Assistant and PhD Candidate
2012
Defense of the master thesis: Innsbruck, Austria,
“Die Gärtnerei (mit Restaurant), über den Dächern New Yorks“
Supervisor: DI Franz Sam at the Institute for Experimental Architecture.Structural Engineering
2006 2012
Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck,
Master of Science in Architecture (Dipl.-Ing.); Bachelor of Science in Architecture
since 2023
Innauer Matt Architects Zt. Gmbh, Bezau, Austria, Planning, project management
architectural office
2021
University of Liechtenstein; Liechtenstein School of Architecture-
“Eine Zukunft zu Fuss? St. Gallen als Autofreie Stadtlandschaft”
Co-lead of a Basic Studio Landscape (together with Prof. Dr. Anne Brandl
and Dr. Christoph Michels) for bachelor students
2021 2022
University of Liechtenstein; Liechtenstein School of Architecture-
“Struktureller Expressionismus - Bausysteme in Holz und Lehm“
Co-lead of a Basic Studio Landscape (together with Robert Mair) for bachelor students
2020
University of Liechtenstein; Liechtenstein School of Architecture-
“Neues Parken am Parkplatz West in Bregenz”
Co-lead of a Basic Studio Landscape (together with Cornelia Faisst and
Martin Mackowitz) for bachelor students
2020 2021
University of Liechtenstein; Liechtenstein School of Architecture-
“Die neuen Quartiersgärten Ebenholz”
Co-lead of a Basic Studio Landscape (together with Prof. Dr. Anne Brandl) for bachelor students
2019 2020
University of Liechtenstein; Liechtenstein School of Architecture-
“ Wie umgehen mit dem Bestand, Die Siedlung Sala”
Co-lead of a Basic Studio Landscape (together with Prof. Dr. Anne
Brandl) for bachelor students
2018 2023
Research Assistant and PhD Candidate
Institute of Architecture and Planning
Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse, 9490 Vaduz
Topic: “Digital transformation and crafts: How is the profession of the carpenter changing due to modern joinery robots?”
2016 2018
Planung, Projektleitung bei Innauer-Matt-Architekten, Bezau
2013 2016
Hermann Kaufmann Architects Zt. Gmbh, Schwarzach, Austria,Planning, project management architectural office
2013
Kaufmann Zimmerei Reuthe, Austria,
Prefabrication, assembly of wood modules and elements, in workshop and on construction site
2012 2013
RAHM Architects, Vienna, Austria,
Planning, project management, architectural office
2009 2012
Studentischer Mitarbeiter am Institut für experimentelle Architektur. Hochbau.
2006
Sechs Monate Grundwehrdienst Bundesheer beim Jgb 23 als Sanitäter
2013
Vorjurierung Vorarlberger Holzbaupreis 2013
2011
Vorjurierung Vorarlberger Holzbaupreis 2011
since 2015
Verein "KunstVorarlberg", seit 2016 als Vize-Präsident
since 2010
Tortenwerkstatt Innsbruck