Architects Explained

Julia Sulzer Explained

July 07, 2024 Season 1 Episode 8
Julia Sulzer Explained
Architects Explained
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Architects Explained
Julia Sulzer Explained
Jul 07, 2024 Season 1 Episode 8

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Julia Sulzer graduated with a Master's in Architecture from ETH Zurich and continued taking an educating role as a design instructor for the Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Design. She has also been pivotal in Zurich’s Office of Urban Planning as the lead director of the Architecture and Urban Space division, successfully overseeing numerous public projects. Currently, Julia is a member of the faculty at the USC School of Architecture and a co-founder of the Co-urbanism group since 2021, committed to incorporating the principle of circularity in architecture.

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Julia Sulzer graduated with a Master's in Architecture from ETH Zurich and continued taking an educating role as a design instructor for the Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Design. She has also been pivotal in Zurich’s Office of Urban Planning as the lead director of the Architecture and Urban Space division, successfully overseeing numerous public projects. Currently, Julia is a member of the faculty at the USC School of Architecture and a co-founder of the Co-urbanism group since 2021, committed to incorporating the principle of circularity in architecture.

Intro
Circularity in Architecture
Foward looking design
Scaling sustainable design
Local material mining
Integrated vs. Contrasting design
How to convince stakeholders to design sustainably
Julia's teaching method
Merging concrete and abstract in studio projects
Design approach differences between city and community scale
How to generate organic interventions when designing master plans
Reversing the design strategy
Sourcing sustainable materials
Financial incentives for sustainable design
Future for Co-Urbanism Group and Re-use LA
Advice for students!