Welcome to the Department of Building Construction of the Institute of Architecture at the University of Applied Arts Vienna.

We offer Building Construction courses for students in architecture. We consider construction an integrative component of architectural design and focus teaching and research activities on innovation for more sustainable practices.

October 31, 2026
Circular Biodesign Strategies for the Built Environment

Call for Paper “Circular Biodesign Strategies for the Built Environment” Biotechnology Design.


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Winter semester 2026/27
Constructing Worlds

The lecture series is about contemporary architecture that focuses on sustainable construction, carried out by offices or teams based in and around Vienna.


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June 1, 2026
Concrete Futures: A Century of Prefabrication at Trepka

The Trepka Prefabricated Concrete showcases its products on-site, with factory walls constructed by the company, displaying various finishes and coloured concrete samples. 


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May 18, 2026
Steel Re-Shaped: Inside Stahlbau Schmidt

During the visit to Stahlbau Schmidt students explored the processes and manufacturing interiors behind steel fabrication within a company shaped by more than 120 years of family tradition.


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