The intention of the lqlab is to promote the societal shift towards a culture of sustainability through research, education, design, innovation and cooperation. Its constant aim is to improve the quality of life for people, in material terms but even more so in non-material terms. It does so by engaging in exchange, learning and teaching with manifold institutions, universities, and agencies in different countries and from different disciplines. The lqlab attempts to be an interdisciplinary, intercultural and interpersonal platform, all the way keeping in mind the advantages and disadvantages of globalization and the issues of local and place-specific aspects and relationships.
The lqlab hosts an array of courses, forums, summer schools and workshops. The lqlab serves primarily as the local training and consulting location for Swiss education programs offered by the Berne University of Applied Sciences. The labs’s organisational framework is broadly conceived. It allows for studies in the form of structured courses, as well as independent, individual studies.
We invite you to browse the courses below and welcome your individual proposals.
The lqlab is an international coaching and consulting project of Bern University of Applied Sciences, in China hosted and managed by SIM International Management.
The lqlab team is a cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary group of architects, designers and educators who have learned, taught, practiced and researched the topics of architecture, sustainability and life quality.
Prof. Peter Boelsterli
Eco-architectural expression implies integrating scientific empiric reflection on buildingperformance, regional cultural diversity, reciprocal cross-culturalunderstanding with proficient advanced planning technologies and pertinentemerging building material. In China, Peter Boelsterli's conceptual methodologyfocuses primarily on a thorough analysis of the underlying distinctiveconditions: natural, historical, geo-ecological, and cultural singularities toprovide the empirical frame for a visually powerful and sustainably persuasivedesign model. The aspiration is to contribute to a debate that valuesindividual cultural aspects while adapting to the specific blueprint of thelocale and its prospect. Long term professional collaboration with local,regional and hierarchical Chinese partners is seen as crucial.
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Education 1982-1988
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ETH Zürich (Swiss federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Faculty of Architecture) Master of Science in Architecture, ETH Zurich
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Teaching Experience 2003 |
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf, Switzerland
Architectural Design Studio |
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2004-present |
Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf, Switzerland Dean School of Architecture |
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Practice 1989 |
Vigier Cement AG, Luterbach Project architect |
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1992 |
Stäuble und Kummer, Project architect |
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1993 |
"Anarchitekton" in Bern Founder and OwerCooperation with Andreas Wenger, Basel |
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2000 |
Belvedere Founder and Owner |
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2004 |
BSA, Bern Member of the Board |
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2004 |
X6.Architecture CEO |
| 2005-present |
Architekturforum Bern Member of the Board |
Prof. Daniel Boermann
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Education 1981-1987
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ETH Zürich, D-ARCH (Swiss federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Faculty of Architecture) Studies of architecture, diploma under Prof. M. Campi; Master of Science ETH in Architecture |
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2004-2005
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Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (Zurich University of Applied Sciences), Winterthur, Switzerland Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS): Ordering-Competencies and general-Management in the Building Process |
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2009 |
Basic Course Minergie Professional Partner |
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Teaching Experience 1995 - 2004 |
Teaching assistant and leading assistant at the Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ, D-ARCH) with prof. A. Rüegg |
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1998 - 2003 |
Developing and managing course of computer supported architectural design. |
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2004 |
Assistant professor, 2. year course at Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ, D-ARCH) |
| 2006 - 2007 | Docent for construction and architecture at the Institute for Interior Design and Scenography IN3, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (UASN) |
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2009 |
Professor of construction and architecture, Head of Coordination of Specialisation in construction, Berne University of Applied Studies (BUAS) |
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2010 |
Representative for Sustainable Development in Architecture at the D-Arch of Berne University of Applied Studies (BUAS) |
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Practice 1987-1991 |
Theo Hotz, Architect BSA SIA, Zurich Design architect and project manager |
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1991-1993 |
Ernst Gisel, Architect BSA SIA, Zurich Design architect and project manager |
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1994-present |
Di Iorio & Boermann Architekten eth sia gmbh, Zurich Own practice |
Prof. Pius Leuba
The required shift in our perception of values in built environments is unprecedented and we might not even understand its scale, nature and significance yet. It will take a joint, interdisciplinary and concerted effort from all stakeholders involved in the creation, operation and use of built environments. By keeping the overall goal in mind and doing one step at a time we can bring about a culture of sustainable environments.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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Education 1991-1995 |
Generalbauunternehmung GBU AGInterlaken, Interlaken, Switzerland Hochbauzeichner/ BMS (certified architecturaldraftsperson) |
| 1995-1998 |
Berner Fachhochschule (Bern University of AppliedSciences), Biel, Switzerland
Architekt HTL (Bachelor of Science in Architecture) |
| 2001-2002 |
HarvardUniversity, GraduateSchool of Design, Cambridge MA, USA
Master in Design Studies (MDesS): Design and the Environment |
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Teaching Experience 2003—present |
TongJi University,College of Design and Innovation, Shanghai, China Division of Environmental Design, associate professor since 2008 |
| 2009-present |
School of Architecture, Berne University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland Faculty of Architecture, professor of architecture, module leader and director of Life Quality Laboratory (LQLab) Shenzhen |
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Practice 1999–2000 |
ARCHIDEE, Andreas Studer Architect, Grindelwald,Switzerland Architect |
| 2000 |
Poulos & Assoc.Arch. Inc., Sandusky, OH, USA
Architectural designer |
| 2000–2001 and fall 2002 |
KallmannMcKinnell & Wood Arch. Inc., Boston, MA, USA
Architectural designer |
| 2003–2004 |
9Town Design Studio for Urban Architecture,Shanghai, China
Co-founder, chief architect |
| 2004–present | Independent Architect/Designer, Shanghai, China |
Sue Chen
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Education 2002-2007
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University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Honors Bachelor of Applied Science in Architecture Dean's Honors List |
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2007-2009
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University of Waterloo, School of Architecture Masters of Architecture |
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Practice |
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2004 |
KPF, Kohn Pedersen Fox, New York Architectural Intern for the MoMA expansion |
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2005 |
Tektao, Shanghai Architectural Intern |
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2006 |
architectAlliance, Toronto
Architectural Intern |
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2007 |
gH3, Toronto Architectural Intern |
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2008 |
Studio Tao, Shanghai Researcher for Chongming Island Eco-Village |
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2009 |
planningAlliance, Toronto Junior Archiect and Planner |
Feiwei Ni
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Education 2005 – 2009
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TongJi University College of Architectureand Urban Planning, Art andDesign Department Bachelors Degree |
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Practice 2006 |
2006 Shanghai International Biennale Exhibition, student exhibition Art Installation |
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2006 |
MeiChen Decoration and Design Company, Shanghai Design Intern |
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2008 |
BiaoHeng Construction and Design Company, Shanghai Architectural Intern |
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2009 |
WeiSiJia Designer |
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2009 |
GuanYuan, SiChuan Designer |
The lqlab invites many high profile international insitutions with expertise in sustainability as lecturers for our educational and training courses and public events.
The following institutions have contributed lectures to educational courses and public events:
CAS Sustainable Development in Architecture
MAS Sustainable Development in Architecture
MAA Master of Arts in Architecture
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