Carl Eppinger

University of Kassel, Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation

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Carl Eppinger is a forward-thinking researcher at the intersection of architecture, materials science, and sustainable design. His work centers on redefining material efficiency and advancing circular design principles, with a particular focus on biopolymer composites and robotic fabrication. Eppinger’s most cited paper, “Redefining Material Efficiency” (2022, 6 citations), challenges conventional metrics and proposes new frameworks for evaluating resource use in architecture. In “An Open Approach to Robotic Prototyping for Architectural Design and Construction” (2022, 2 citations), he democratizes advanced fabrication by advocating for accessible, open-source robotic tools. His 2023 paper, “Biopolymer Composites in Circular Design: Malleable Materials for an Instable Architecture” (2 citations), offers a critical perspective on temporality in material cascades, arguing that bio-based materials must embrace flexibility and local variability rather than being treated as abundant, static resources. Though early in his career, Eppinger’s work is gaining traction for its practical, systems-level thinking—bridging material innovation, digital fabrication, and ecological responsibility. His research is particularly relevant for students and practitioners seeking to embed circularity and adaptability into the built environment.