Tobias Luthe

Tobias Luthe is a prominent professor at ETH Zurich and the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), where he specializes in regenerative design and sustainability science. He holds a Ph.D. in resilience of complex systems and directs the Systemic Design Labs at ETH Zurich, focusing on creating resilient regenerative systems. Luthe is also the co-founder of Grown, a design-as-nature lab recognized for its award-winning bio-composite skis made from hemp. Additionally, he serves as the director of the MonViso Institute, a real-world laboratory located in the Italian Alps dedicated to sustainability transitions. His research emphasizes nature-based design and governance innovation, particularly in mountainous regions facing environmental challenges. As co-lead of the Mountain Resilience Working Group at the Mountain Research Initiative, he contributes to advancing research on resilience in mountain systems. Luthe's interdisciplinary approach integrates science, design, and community engagement, aiming to foster sustainable practices that enhance both ecological and social resilience in vulnerable regions.