Kathrin Braun
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Kathrin Braun is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable construction and computational design, based at the University of Stuttgart’s Cluster of Excellence Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture. Her work redefines how we assess and achieve quality in the built environment, addressing the dual pressures of a rapidly growing global population and urgent environmental challenges. Braun’s most-cited paper, “Quality as Driver for Sustainable Construction—Holistic Quality Model and Assessment” (2020, 24 citations), introduces a groundbreaking framework that integrates ecological, social, and technical performance metrics into a unified quality model. This contribution provides a systematic approach for architects and engineers to move beyond conventional sustainability benchmarks, embedding long-term resilience and user well-being into design processes. Her research is pivotal in bridging the gap between computational innovation and practical, sustainable building practices. By championing a holistic view of quality, Braun is shaping a new paradigm where construction is not only efficient and adaptive but also deeply responsible—a vision that resonates with scholars and practitioners striving for a more sustainable future.
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