Christoph Schlopschnat

Christoph Schlopschnat is a research associate at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and an associate researcher in the Cluster of Excellence (IntCDC) at the University of Stuttgart. His research focuses on advanced computational design strategies and novel fabrication methods of lightweight material systems and its integration in the built environment.
 
Recently, he has worked on the computational design of the architectural building system and the fibre syntax of the Maison Fibre research building, investigated new material components for bio-based natural fibre systems, and most recently lead the development of the digital design framework for the livMatS Biomimetic Shell, which merged architectural design processes, fabrication and construction constraints and requirements from both research and industry partners into a process-based full-scale digital twin.

He holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree in architecture from University of Innsbruck, Austria and was awarded the Dean’s Award of the Faculty of Architecture for his thesis on carbon fibre reinforced, 3d-printed concrete structures in a multi-robotic framework.

Prior to joining ICD and the Cluster of Excellence (IntCDC), Christoph gained professional experience as a researcher, teacher and collaborator in the field of computational design and robotic fabrication at the Department of Experimental and Digital Design at University of Kassel and at the Robotic Experimental Architecture Laboratory at the University of Innsbruck.