IN-PERSON Lisbon Livable Cities. Section A
Abstract
Addressing the multifaceted challenges of globalization, urbanization, and climate change, urban-rural development urgently requires transformation, with innovation as the key driving force. This study explores the potential of lighthouse projects as critical mechanisms for driving this transformation, using Germany’s International Building Exhibition (Internationale Bauausstellungen, IBA) demonstration projects as examples to investigate how they catalyze urban development reform. The IBA, as an informal urban planning tool characterized by vision-oriented planning and innovative experimentation, promotes urban transformation through its experimental projects. This research focuses on analyzing the Ossietzky-Hof case within the IBA Thüringen (2012-2023), examining how it facilitates transformation as an IBA demonstration project by investigating its implementation’s key operational methods and analyzing the underlying procedures, operational mechanisms, and organizational forms. The Ossietzky-Hof case, a demonstration project of IBA Thüringen, explores how to renovate old building complexes using resource awareness and energy conservation principles under the IBA Thüringen “StadtLand” theme, aiming to achieve climate protection and adaptation. This study adopts a case study approach, analyzing the background, objectives, implementation methods, and outcomes of the Ossietzky-Hof case. Supplemented by a literature review, it analyzes the innovations embodied in the case across multiple dimensions, including procedures, architectural design, energy strategies, interdisciplinary integration, and operational models. This research aims to reveal the operational mechanisms of the Ossietzky-Hof demonstration project, providing new possible paths and inspirations for the dilemmas of urban-rural development.
Tsai-Ching Tsai is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Infrastructure Planning and Engineering at Feng Chia University. Her research focuses on sustainable development and urban-rural sustainable transformation, exploring the challenges and potential pathways. She also incorporates sustainability principles into her practice work in architectural master planning and positioning.
Professor Tzu-Feng Tseng is a Visiting Professor in the Master Program for Smart Cities at Feng Chia University. His expertise encompasses ecological urban planning, regional economic integration, and industrial transformation. Professor Tseng focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of smart city development and regional development policies. He actively contributes to advancing smart city initiatives and sustainable urban planning. His research supports the development of innovative urban strategies that integrate ecological considerations with economic and industrial factors. Professor Tseng is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary approaches to urban development.
Dr. ShwuTing Lee is the Vice President and Dean of the School of Architecture at Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan. With extensive experience in academia, urban planning, and design, Dr. Lee serves on multiple committees for the Taichung and Kaohsiung City Governments, focusing on urban regeneration, sustainable development, landscape design, and land planning. A renowned figure in architecture and interior design, Dr. Lee is the Vice Chairman of the Taichung Cultural Education Foundation for Architecture and a director for the Architectural Society of Taiwan, Taiwan Society of Interior Designers, and Season Arts Foundation. Internationally, Dr. ShwuTing Lee has held academic positions at California State University, San Bernardino, and Swinburne University of Technology in Australia. As the Chief Designer for Larken Designs, Dr. ShwuTing Lee has contributed to architectural and interior design projects across the U.S. Dedicated to promoting sustainable urban environments and architectural innovation, Dr. ShwuTing Lee combines leadership, research, and practice to shape the future of cities and education.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 9th July, 2025