Yves Weinand

Yves Weinand, born in 1963, is Professor of Timber Construction at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Director of the Laboratory for Timber Construction (IBOIS). His academic credentials include an M.Sc. in Architecture from the University of Liège, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from EPFL, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen. As director of IBOIS, he leads a transdisciplinary team developing next-generation timber construction methods, focusing on innovative approaches including geometry processing, computational methods for complex joinery, and robotic timber construction. In 1995, he founded Bureau d'études Weinand in Liège and later established Yves Weinand Architects in Lausanne, both specializing in innovative wooden structures. His work combines architectural design with engineering expertise to advance sustainable construction methods, earning him numerous accolades including the 2017 Médaille technique from the Académie française d'architecture. His notable projects include the Cultural Center of Soignies, the Brussels Sportstower, and the 2025 Phänomena exhibition in Zurich, all showcasing his commitment to developing renewable and ecological construction solutions.