Expert in Timber Architecture and Sustainable Construction
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Delft University of TechnologyGilbert Koskamp serves as a lecturer at TU Delft's Department of Architectural Engineering and Technology while also working as a research tutor at the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam. After studying technical engineering and architecture in Switzerland, he established himself in Amsterdam in 1995, where he co-founded Ssse | OvO Associates Architects. His expertise spans multiple areas including urban landscapes, local economy based on ground-bound networks, and innovative architectural typologies. As the founder of TREE_TimberREengineered and initiator of the Touching Cellulose lecture series, he has significantly contributed to advancing timber construction knowledge and sustainable building practices. His teaching experience extends across several prestigious institutions, including ETH Zurich, Leibniz University of Hannover, and the University of Liechtenstein. His work emphasizes connecting urban and landscape elements while pushing technical boundaries, often collaborating with professionals from various disciplines including landscape architects, environmental geographers, and cultural anthropologists. His approach combines social and cultural aspects of architectural assignments with innovative technical solutions in timber construction.