About the Institute

The Institute of Architecture and Technology offers a bachelor programme, two master programmes, and a master's degree for building constructors, as well as cross-disciplinary teaching elements within architecture, including at the PhD school of the Royal Danish Academy.

The institute's research is anchored in a range of specialized research environments, including the Center for Information Technology and Architecture (CITA) and the Center for Industrial Architecture (CINARK). Additionally, the institute houses the Cluster for Architecture and Health, a strong research portfolio in biohybrid architecture, and research on Wastewood. It also has significant research efforts within housing studies, material research, and applied building technology.

Technology is fundamental to architecture. We explore technology in the broadest sense to examine how architecture is shaped, built, and conceptualized in a changing world. Through critical dialogue with technological and scientific disciplines, close collaboration with practice, as well as artistic development and experimentation, we promote architecture that is contextually anchored, user-oriented, well-constructed, rich in architectural quality, and intellectually stimulating.

The institute brings together technological and architectural expertise to investigate what architecture can be. Our research spans a spectrum of scales and materials—from the potential of living materials to the re-use of historical building materials. Our work is rooted in a fundamental sustainability agenda.

Responsible architecture is not only about sustainable innovation but also about a critical reflection on building methods and their impact on the environment and society. To put this into practice, we explore both new materials and construction techniques, while also examining traditional materials and their ecological footprint.

With this foundation, we strive to be a leading national and international platform for new research knowledge, critical understanding, and competency development within the fields of architecture, building design, and technology.