Talk Series 23

Re PLACE – A Sustainable Approach Towards Re-use of Building Materials

Speaker:

Dr Sascha Bohnenberger-Fehr, Lecturer in Architecture at Swinburne University and Managing Director at Bollinger+Grohmann

Summary:

In the ever so prevalent drive to reduce the environmental impacts of the construction industry, the (re)emergence of opting for a circular economy through repurposing of structural elements is gaining traction. This presented project explores an approach to develop modular systems that could be assembled and reassembled in a vast array of options thus further extending the lifespan of existing structural elements. The project was designed with a self-assembly process in mind that solely relies on the utilisation of bolted connections. This presentation outlines the challenges with sourcing, selecting, designing, and fabricating with reclaimed stock materials.

This talk was delivered online on 07 August 2025. Talk duration is 43 minutes.

Speaker Bio:

Dr Sascha Bohnenberger-Fehr is a lecturer in Architecture at Swinburne University and Managing Director at Bollinger+Grohmann, Melbourne. With his expertise in complex geometries, digital design, and sustainable material systems he is supporting Architects to realize their work efficiently. He has taught in Europe, USA and Australia. His work has been published widely.

CPD Details:

This talk is offered as a formal CPD activity for architects, mapped to performance criteria PC39, and PC45 in the Australian 2021 National Standard of Competencies for Architects.

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