Ingenhoven Architects has tackled large and sometimes controversial projects over the years, including the Stuttgart Main Station. In this podcast episode, Christoph Ingenhoven, founder of the German firm, discusses the challenges and rewards of public projects that are subject to social opinion and policy. As one of the leading international architects known for a commitment to the ecological and economical responsibility of handling resources, Ingenhoven describes the serious task architects must take on to create a world that is not just sustainable but regenerative.

Learning objectives: 

1.      Explain the simple approach Christoph Ingenhoven suggests can help architects attain sustainability despite the complexities of the issue.  

2.      List the challenges Ingenhoven faced with the Stuttgart station, some of which are often experienced by architects in major public projects.  

3.      Describe the structural and “heritage” challenges Ingenhoven faced in the Bentonsilo project.  

4.      Discuss what Ingenhoven would like architects to do less of and more of when it comes to city planning and affordable housing. 

Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW

Speaker: Aaron Prinz