September 2022
When fish ecology meets art
D-BAUG doctoral student Robert Naudascher from the group of Professor Roman Stocker investigates the influence of flow changes on the behaviour of juvenile fish. His scientific imagery is currently embedded into a film installation at the “ART SAFIENTAL – Biennale for Land and Environmental Art”.
“Yes, but not like this!” – Why densification often lacks public acceptance
Densification is a fundamental principle of urban planning and development today. Nevertheless, it often encounters local resistance. A research team around David Kaufmann, D-BAUG Professor of Spatial Development and Urban Policy, has now systematically investigated factors influencing public acceptance of densification, focusing on the canton of Zurich and six cities of global importance. One key factor: affordable housing.
Where to land on the Moon?
With the help of artificial intelligence, an international team led by D-BAUG researchers has explored the Moon’s permanently shadowed regions. The information they have obtained about the area’s surface properties will help to identify suitable locations for future lunar missions.