European Groundbreakers Challenge

January 14, 2026 /

Exhibition
BDA Wechselraum, Stuttgart, GER

We are pleased to share that the UniversalTimberSlab project has been selected as finalist for the European Groundbreakers Challenge. The entry is currently on Exhibition at the Wechselraum (BDA) in Stuttgart. Please find further information on the event here.

This UniversalTimberSlab research project aims to develop breakthrough computational design, engineering and robotic fabrication methods together with a novel point-supported multi-story timber building system. The Universal Timber Slab allows unprecedented parametric design flexibility in timber construction through pre-integrated generative design, engineering and fabrication tools. The project also deploys AI-augmented support systems to facilitate a straight-forward design process with real-time performance feedback.

UniversalTimberSlab has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101161103.

 

GROUNDBREAKERS 2026 Praemierung (Foto: Luca Mann)

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