The future.lab at TU Vienna is a research and teaching platform focused on urban planning and social sciences, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to develop sustainable and inclusive urban environments.
The future.lab at the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien) is a research and teaching platform that focuses on the intersection of urban planning, architecture, and social sciences. Established to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge transfer between research and practice, the future.lab aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and socially inclusive urban environments. At its core, the future.lab is a hub for various research projects, workshops, and educational activities. It publishes a bi-annual magazine that highlights current research projects, past activities, and upcoming events. The platform also hosts guest professors from diverse backgrounds, such as Dr. Fritz Reusswig, who specializes in urban transformations in the context of climate change, and Nina Schuster, who explores social inequality in urban processes. The future.lab team consists of researchers and coordinators from various disciplines, including architecture, urban planning, and sociology. They are involved in a range of projects, from social housing initiatives to digitalization and spatial planning. The platform's activities include field trips, symposia, and workshops that bring together academics, practitioners, and students to discuss and develop innovative solutions for urban challenges. By bridging the gap between research and practice, the future.lab seeks to make a tangible impact on urban development. Its commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing makes it a valuable resource for those interested in shaping the future of urban environments.