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Andalucía

Andalucía

Sep 17, 2022

Caminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyAlhambra, GranadaAlhambra, GranadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaParasol, J. Mayer H., SevillaParasol, J.…

Swiss Suspension Bridges

Swiss Suspension Bridges

Jul 29, 2021

Panoramabrücke SigriswilPanoramabrücke SigriswilPanoramabrücke SigriswilCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeEusegnie – Passerelle de la Grande CombePasserelle de la Grande CombePasserelle FarinetPasserelle FarinetPonte TibetanoPonte TibetanoHängebrücke LeiternweideHängebrücke LeiternweideHängebrücke Belalp-RiederalpHängebrücke…

Interviewed by Espazium in latest special issue

Interviewed by Espazium in latest special issue

Jun 25, 2021

Zirkuläre Architektur / Architecture circulaire / Architettura circolare Jan Brütting’s doctoral work, and more generally research activities at the Structural Xploration Lab, are featured in the latest tri-lingual special issue…

Trutg Dil Flem

Trutg Dil Flem

Jun 14, 2021

1. Brücke Muletg2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke3. Punt da Max5. Brücke beim Pilzfelsen5. Brücke beim Pilzfelsen6. Verweilbrücke7. Oberste Brücke Trutg dil FlemFLims, GR, SwitzerlandYear: 2012Engineer: Conzett Bronzini…

Holz / Lain

Holz / Lain

Jun 12, 2021

VrinHaus VrinMehrzweckhalle VrinMehrzweckhalle VrinMehrzweckhalle VrinSchindelnStiva da mortsStiva da mortsStiva da mortsCaplutta Sogn BenedetgCaplutta Sogn BenedetgCaplutta Sogn BenedetgCaplutta Sogn Benedetg MehrzweckhalleVrin, GR, SwitzerlandYear: 1996Architect: Gion Caminada, Engineer: Conzett Bronzini Partner Stiva…

Graubünden 2

Graubünden 2

Jun 5, 2021

Tamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerValtschielbachbrücke, Robert MaillartValtschielbachbrücke, Robert MaillartValtschielbachbrücke, Robert MaillartAverserrheinbrücke, C. MennAverserrheinbrücke, C.…

Works featured in “Werk, Bauen+Wohnen”

Works featured in “Werk, Bauen+Wohnen”

May 27, 2021

Werk, Bauen + Wohnen 5/2021 Recent research results produced at the Structural Xploration Lab, EPFL are discussed in the latest issue of the Werk, Bauen + Wohnen magazine (issue 5-2021 “Marterialkreislauf”). Werk, Bauen +…

Advances in Architectural Geometry 2020

Advances in Architectural Geometry 2020

Apr 28, 2021

Jan Brütting and colleagues from the Structural Xploration Lab (SXL) present their research on kit-of-parts structures at the Advances in Architectural Geometry (AAG) conference. AAG is a conference where both…

New journal paper in Automation in Construction

New journal paper in Automation in Construction

Mar 4, 2021

Design and fabrication of a reusable kit of parts for diverse structures A promising strategy to enable structural component reuse consists in designing a bespoke kit of parts whose elements…

Expert Lecture – Workshop – Circular Economy in Structural Design

Expert Lecture – Workshop – Circular Economy in Structural Design

Jan 10, 2021

DRIVEN is an incubation program aiming to embed advanced computational design strategies in early stage entrepreneurship for a Circular Economy. As part of their training program, DRIVEN is frequently hosting workshops…

fib Conceptual Design of Structures 2021

fib Conceptual Design of Structures 2021

Nov 7, 2020

Jan Brütting has been invited to join the Scientific Committee of the symposium. This second edition of the Conceptual Design of Structures Symposia will take place in Attisholz, Switzerland from…

Graubünden

Graubünden

Oct 3, 2020

Valserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSalginatobel bridge, Schiers, R. MaillartSalginatobel…

Circular Strategies – Towards a sustainable built environment

Circular Strategies – Towards a sustainable built environment

Oct 2, 2020

Jan Brütting (SXL) has been invited to present his work at the symposium “CIRCULAR STRATEGIES – Towards a sustainable built environment” at the Institute of Architecture of the University of Applied…

Viamala

Viamala

Sep 4, 2020

Second Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSecond Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSecond Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSecond Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerViamala gorge visitor center, Iseppi Kurath architectsViamala gorge bridges, Conzett Bronzini PartnerViamala gorge bridges,…

The quest for the ‘good’ structural form

The quest for the ‘good’ structural form

Jun 25, 2020

FAI Geneva – Interface 31 – June 2020 “Pour la bonne forme, ingénierie structurale et usage raisonné des ressources”.The latest issue of Interface explores recent research developments in Switzerland related to the…

Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements

Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements

Jun 2, 2020

New journal publication in Frontiers in Built Environment New journal publication “Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements” in the open access journal Frontiers in Built Environment – Special Topic: Structural…

Works by SXL featured in the book “Upcycling”

Works by SXL featured in the book “Upcycling”

May 6, 2020

The research of SXL is featured in the new book “Upcycling” by Daniel Stockhammer (ed.). The book “Upcycling – Reuse and Repurposing as a Design Principle in Architecture” by Daniel…

Talk at ITA – ETH Zürich

Talk at ITA – ETH Zürich

Mar 3, 2020

The Chair for Structural Design – Prof. Joseph Schwartz invites Jan Brütting to present his research to ETHZ’s Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA). The lunch talk will take place on March 5th…

Simplon pass

Simplon pass

Feb 15, 2020

Ganter bridge, C. MennOld Ganter bridge, 1805Old Spittel and Barralhaus, Simplon passSimplon Mountains Ganter bridgeSimplon pass, VS, SwitzerlandYear: 1980Engineer: Christian Menn

New journal paper in Energy & Buildings

New journal paper in Energy & Buildings

Feb 13, 2020

Environmental impact minimization of reticular structures made of reused and new elements through Life Cycle Assessment and Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Just because components are reused doesn’t mean it is the…

Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is reused

Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is reused

Jan 10, 2020

SXL contribution to special issue of ‘The Structural Engineer’, January 2020 Corentin Fivet and Jan Brütting (Structural Xploration Lab, EPFL) contributed to the latest issue of The Structural Engineer. From digital skills…

Montbovon

Montbovon

Dec 1, 2019

Montbovon, FR, SwitzerlandRailway bridge of the MOB, Montbovon – Les AvantsRailway bridge of the MOB, Montbovon – Les AvantsArch bridge over the HongrinArch bridge over the Hongrin, 1572New road bridgeRailway…

Tessin

Tessin

Nov 1, 2019

Tibetan bridge “Carasc”Tibetan bridge “Carasc”Tibetan bridge “Carasc”CurzúttCurzúttCurzúttLavertezzoPonte dei salti, LavertezzoPonte dei salti, Lavertezzo Tibetan bridge “Carasc”Curzútt, TI, SwitzerlandYear: 2015 CurzúttAlpine village Ponte dei saltiLavertezzo, TI, SwitzerlandYear: 17th century / major…

Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Oct 23, 2019

Footbridge “Am Kochenhof”, schlaich bergermann partnerFootbridge “Am Kochenhof”, schlaich bergermann partnerCable net bridge “Am Löwentor”, schlaich bergermann partnerCable net bridge “Am Löwentor”, schlaich bergermann partnerNeckar bridge, schlaich bergermann partnerNeckar bridge,…

Millau and Garabit

Millau and Garabit

Oct 10, 2019

Millau Viaduct, M. Virlogeux & N. FosterMillau Viaduct, M. Virlogeux & N. FosterMillau Viaduct, M. Virlogeux & N. FosterGarabit Viaduct, G. EiffelGarabit Viaduct, G. EiffelGarabit Viaduct, G. Eiffel Millau ViaductTarn…

1-to-3: Three pavilions sharing the same stock

1-to-3: Three pavilions sharing the same stock

Oct 8, 2019

SXL’s entry at the IASS 2019 Pavilions Expo, October 7-10, 2019. With “1to3”, the Structural Xploration Lab shows the design of one bespoke kit of parts to build three structures of different…

Jan Brütting awarded the IASS Hangai Prize

Jan Brütting awarded the IASS Hangai Prize

Oct 6, 2019

Delivered every year by the International Association for Shell ans Spatial Structures, the Hangai prize recognizes talented young researchers, designers, and engineers working in the field of shell and spatial structures. The award…

Émosson

Émosson

Oct 1, 2019

Gueuroz bridge, A. SarrasinGueuroz bridge (1934) and new bridge (1994)Gueuroz bridge (1934) and new bridge (1994)Gueuroz bridge, A. SarrasinTriège gorge, Le TrétienLes Marécottes dam, A. SarrasinTriège gorge, Le TrétienTriège gorge,…

Structures & Architecture 2019

Structures & Architecture 2019

Jul 24, 2019

International Conference on Structures and Architecture – ICSA 2019, July 24-26, 2019 – Lisbon Jan Brütting is participating in this year’s International Conference on Structures and Architecture – ICSA 2019, held…

Lisbon

Lisbon

Jul 20, 2019

Portugal pavilion Expo 98. A. SizaPortugal pavilion Expo 98. A. SizaOriente station, S. Calatrava25 de Abril bridge, Steinman Boynton Gronquist & BirdsallMuseum of Art, Architecture and Technology, AL_A ArchitectsMuseum of…

Research and Design Workshop on Circular Economy

Research and Design Workshop on Circular Economy

Jul 2, 2019

July 2nd, 2019 — 1-4 PM — smart living lab (Halle Bleue, Fribourg) This Tuesday July 2nd, the smart living lab is hosting an expert workshop on the circular economy in the…

Towers near Stuttgart

Towers near Stuttgart

Jun 25, 2019

Schönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerThyssen Krupp test tower, Werner SobekThyssen…

Schöllenen

Schöllenen

Jun 10, 2019

Schöllenen gorge from GöschenenGöschenen-Andermatt railwayHäderlis bridge, 1701 (rebuilt 1991)Häderlis bridge, 1701 (rebuilt 1991)Häderlis bridge, 1701 (rebuilt 1991)Third (1956) and second (1830) Teufelsbrücke, and Göschenen-Andermatt railway viaductThird (1956) and second (1830)…

Stalden (VS)

Stalden (VS)

Jun 1, 2019

Ritibrigga, 1599Niwbrigga, 1922Chri bridge, 1545Chinegga bridge, PRA-BGMerjen bridge, A. SarrasinMerjen bridge, 1930, A. SarrasinMühlebach bridge, 1959, A. SarrasinIllas bridge, 1959, A. SarrasinIllas bridge, A. SarrasinIllas bridge, A. Sarrasin Chibrigga (Chi…

Interviewed for IABSE ‘Future of Design’ NYC

Interviewed for IABSE ‘Future of Design’ NYC

Apr 25, 2019

The reuse of structural components for multiple service lifes Jan Brütting has been interviewed by Future Of Design NYC. The interview is a preamble to the IABSE symposium that will take place on…

Design of Truss Structures through Reuse

Design of Truss Structures through Reuse

Apr 3, 2019

New publication in Structures vol 18, April 2019 This paper presents structural optimization techniques to design truss structures that make best use of a given stock of structural components. Still…

Lötschberg

Lötschberg

Apr 3, 2019

Luogelkin viaduct, 1910, HohtennWalkway along rail tracksLuogelkin viaduct, 1910, HohtennBietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge with BLS train from BrigBietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge, 1913″Suone”, ancient water supply system”Suone”,…

Buildings as Material Banks – A Pathway for a Circular Future, Brussels, February 6-7, 2019

Buildings as Material Banks – A Pathway for a Circular Future, Brussels, February 6-7, 2019

Feb 5, 2019

The Reuse of Load-Bearing Systems How far can we go when it comes to reuse load-bearing systems for new purposes? What are state-of-the-art design principles and methods? What are the…

Gantrisch

Gantrisch

Feb 1, 2019

Rossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartSchwandbach bridge, 1933, R. MaillartSchwandbach bridge, 1933, R. MaillartSchwandbach bridge,…

VUB – Parametric design of transformable structures

VUB – Parametric design of transformable structures

Oct 25, 2018

Student Lecture Jan Brütting is invited to present the ongoing research initiatives of the Structural Xploration Lab in the Master course “Parametric design of transformable structures” taught by Prof. Niels…

West Flanders

West Flanders

Oct 10, 2018

Knokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007,…

Mannheim

Mannheim

Sep 1, 2018

Multihalle Mannheim, 1975, Frei Otto Multihalle MannheimMannheim, BW, GermanyYear: 1975Architects: Frei Otto, Carlfried Mutschler, Joachim LangnerEngineer: Ted Happold

Munich

Munich

Aug 27, 2018

Olympia park, 1971, MunichOlympia park and Olympiatower, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympia…

Presentation at the IASS 2018

Presentation at the IASS 2018

Jul 16, 2018

Papers at the Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, at MIT, Boston. July 16-20, 2018 Jan Brütting is presenting with Julieta Moradei a paper co-authored…

Mobility Award winner 2018

Mobility Award winner 2018

Jun 25, 2018

Jan Brütting receives EDCE PhD Mobility Award 2018 I am currently developing my PhD research at the Structural Xploration Lab (SXL), which is part of the smart living lab in Fribourg. We conduct research…

Swiss premiere F. Otto ‘Spanning the Future’ + lecture by J. Lienhard

Swiss premiere F. Otto ‘Spanning the Future’ + lecture by J. Lienhard

Oct 30, 2017

On 20 November, the Structural Xploration Lab (SXL) will host the Swiss premiere of the movie “Frei Otto, Spanning the Future”, with screening scheduled at 12:00 in Project Room and 19:00 in…

The ski pavilion at the Biennale Architecture Lyon

The ski pavilion at the Biennale Architecture Lyon

Jun 8, 2017

The ski pavilion developed by the Structural Xploration Lab (smart living lab, ENAC) took part in the grand opening of the biennale of architecture lyon (BAL) in the Sucrière, Lyon,…

ArchDaily Building of the Year 2017 – small scale architecture

ArchDaily Building of the Year 2017 – small scale architecture

Feb 9, 2017

The ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2015-16 has been selected as the winner of the 2017 ArchDaily Building of the Year Award in the Small Scale Architecture category. With two weeks of…

ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2015/16

ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2015/16

May 12, 2016

The construction of the new ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2015/15 has been finished and is now presented to the public. Find here a full description of the project. (c) ICD/ITKE