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Ute Poerschke
Associate Professor, Appointed 2006

Education

  • Ph.D. in Architectural Theory, Topic: "Funktion als Gestaltungsbegriff" ("Function as an aesthetic term"), Technical University of Cottbus, Germany 2005
  • Diplom–Ingenieur TU Munich (German professional degree of Architecture), Technical University of Munich, Germany 1993
  • Studies in Architecture at the Technical University of Munich, Germany and Swiss Federal Technical University of Zurich (ETHZ), Switzerland 1986–1992

Memberships

  • AIA, Associate Member #30482308 since 2008
  • EAAE, European Association of Architectural Education, since 2006
  • Bavarian Chamber of Architects, Germany, Registered Architect #174688 since 1997

Teaching

  • Associate Professor of Architecture on Tenure Track, Department of Architecture, College of Arts and Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University, 2006 – present
  • Junior Faculty Member (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin), Technical University of Munich, School of Architecture, Department "Integrative Design," 10/2004 – 09/2005
  • Junior Faculty Member (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin), Technical University of Berlin, School of Architecture, Department "Design, Construction, Climate Appropriate Building," 03/1999 – 07/2004

Architectural Practice

  • Partner within the architecture firm Friedrich Poerschke Zwink Architekten, Munich, Germany, 2004 – present, www.fpz–architekten.de
  • Freelance architect, 1999 – 2004
  • Associated Architect, Klein & Saenger Architects, Munich, Germany, 01/1995 – 01/1999
  • Associated Architect, Prof. Ackermann & Partners, Munich, Germany, 04/1994 – 12/1994
  • Competition Architect, Dr. Hierl Architects, Munich, Germany, 12/1993 – 02/1994

Prizes in Architectural Competitions

  • 2007 Youth Hostel Veitsburg in Ravensburg/Germany, with K. Freidrich and S. Zwink, Runners-up Prize
  • 2007 Bridge in Salzburg, Austria, with K. Friedrich and S. Zwink, 3rd Rank
  • 2006 Penn State Faculty Charrette, 3rd Prize
  • 2005 Archives in Essen/Germany, with K. Friedrich and S. Zwink, Runners–up Prize
  • 2004 Offices for DLR (German Aerospace Center) Oberpfaffenhofen, with K. Friedrich and S. Zwink, Finalist
  • 2003 Refectory in Martinsried/Germany, with K. Friedrich and S. Zwink, 5th Prize
  • 2002 City Center in Regensburg/Germany, with S. Zwink, 4th Prize
  • 2001 Housing in Munich/Germany, with K. Friedrich, S. Hoff, and S. Zwink, 1st Prize
  • 2000 Horticultural Show in Riem/Germany, with D. Straub (Landscape Architect), Runners–up Prize
  • 1999 Extension of the University of Applied Science in Augsburg/Germany, with S. Zwink, Finalist
  • 1998/99 Housing in Weißenfels/Germany (Eurpoan 5), 1st Prize

Funded Research

  • Evaluating the Influence of Building Information Modeling and Energy Simulation Applications on the Architectural Design Process, Autodesk and ACSA (Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture) Integrated Studio Project ($5,000), 2008
  • Evaluating the Influence of Energy Simulation on the Architectural Design Process, Creative Accomplishment and Research Grant, College of Arts and Architecture, Pennsylvania State University ($7,210), 2007/08
  • Developing a Matrix that Associates Energy Software to Architectural Design Phases, President's Fund for Research to Engage Undergraduates in Faculty's Research Programs, Pennsylvania State University, ($500), 2007/08
  • Implementing 3D Information Modeling Applications into the Curriculum, Interdisciplinary cooperation with Prof. John Messner (Architectural Engineering), Prof. Tim Murtha (Landscape Architecture), Prof. George Otto (Information Technology Systems). The Raymond A. Bowers Program for Excellence in Design and Construction of the Built Environment, Pennsylvania State University ($20,000), 2007/08
  • Implementing 3D Information Modeling Applications in Education, Interdisciplinary cooperation with Prof. John Messner (Architectural Engineering), Prof. Tim Murtha (Landscape Architecture), Prof. Loukas Kalisperis (Architecture), Prof. George Otto (Information Technology Systems). The Raymond A. Bowers Program for Excellence in Design and Construction of the Built Environment, Pennsylvania State University ($10,000), 2006/07

Publications

Book Chapters

  • Ute Poerschke, Transfer wissenschaftlicher Funktionsbegriffe in die Architekturtheorie des 18. Jahrhunderts, in: Michael Eggers, Matthias Rothe (ed.), Wissenschaftsgeschichte des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts als Begriffsgeschichte: Ubertragungen, Wechselwirkungen, Parallelen, Bielfeld: transcript-Verlag 2008
  • Ute Poerschke, Uber architektonische Struktur – Architectural Structure, in: Dietmar Eberle, Pia Simmendinger, Von der Stadt zum Haus. Eine Entwurfslehre – From the City to the House. A Design Theory, Zuerich: gta–Verlag 2007

Peer Reviewed Journals

  • Ute Poerschke, Das Gebaude als interaktiver Zusammenhang - The Building as Interactive Coherence, in: Wolkenkuckucksheim - Cloud-Cuckoo-Land - Vozdushnyi zamok. International Journal of Architectural Theory, Issue 1/2008: Interpretations of Architecture

Conference Papers

  • Ute Poerschke, “Teaching the Relation of Environmental Sensitivity and Conceptual Design,” in: St.W. Wittkopf, B.K. Tan (ed.), Sun, Wind and Architecture. The Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture PLEA 2007, Singapore: National University of Singapore, Department of Architecture and Research Publishing Services Singapore, 2007, pp.699-705
  • Ute Poerschke, Loukas Kalisperis, “BIM: Defining Opportunities for Environmentally Sensitive Design,” in: St.W., Wittkopf, B.K. Tan (ed.), Sun, Wind and Architecture. The Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture PLEA 2007, Singapore: National University of Singapore, Department of Architecture and Research Publishing Services Singapore, 2007, pp.302-308
  • Ute Poerschke, “Hannes Meyer: Between Poetics and Ethics,” in: Proceedings of the Conference “Reconciling Poetics and Ethics in Architecture” at the Canadian Centre for Architecture and McGill University, Montreal/CA, 09/14/2007, download: www.arch.mcgill.ca/theory/conference/index.html [09/14/2007]
  • Ute Poerschke, “Rethinking Function,” in: K. Wingert-Playdon, H. Neuckermans (ed.), Emerging Research + Design, Proceedings of the 2006 ARCC/EAAE Conference at Temple University, Philadelphia, ARCC 2007, pp.206-213
  • Ute Poerschke, “Teaching the Integration of Acoustics and Architecture,” Presentation for the Inaugural Symposium on Sound – Environments – Audio, download: http://www.music.psu.edu/audiosymposium/audiosym.html [07/18/2007]

Competitions and Designs

  • Competition Jugendherberge Veitsburg/Ravensburg, in: Wettbewerbe aktuell 2/2008, pp.71-74
  • Porsche AG (ed.), Architektenwettbewerb Porsche Museum, Stuttgart 2005
  • Competition Bibliothekenzentrum Bozen, http://www.provincia.bz.it/hochbau/bibliothekenzentrum/suche.asp
  • Competition Burgerzentrum Regensburg, in: Wettbewerbe aktuell 11/2002, pp.87-93
  • Competition Bundesgartenschau in Riem, in: Wettbewerbe aktuell 02/2001, pp.73-78
  • Ulrike Poeverlein (ed.), Europan 5. Die deutschen Ergebnisse, Berlin 1999, pp.36-39
  • Didier Rebois (ed.), Europan 5. European Results, Paris 1999, pp.97-99 www.europan.de, category " Europan5 – Weissenfels

Other Publications

  • Presentation of two lighting projects developed by 5th-year students in the course Technical Systems Integration at Penn State University, in: ACSA News, January 2008, v.37, n.5, pp.24-25
  • Autodesk, BIM helps student design, engineer, and build a sustainable future. An interview with Dr. Ute Poerschke, Associate Professor of Architecture, and Dr. John Messner, Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, 2007

Presentations and Public Lectures

  • Integrating Energy Simulation Applications and Building Information Modelling in the Design Studio, 06/23//2008, The Oxford Conference 2008: 50 Years On – Resetting the Agenda for Architectural Education, Oxford/UK
  • The Architectural Whole Scientifically Considered, 06/07/2008, 5th Biannual European Conference of the Society of Literature, Science and Art - SLSA, Berlin/D
  • Environmentally Conscious Architecture in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 04/02/2008, invited lecture at Lafayette College, Easton, PA, invited by Prof. Rado Pribic, Chair of the International Affairs Program
  • The Use of Energy Simulation Applications in the Architectural Design Process, 03/13/2008, 7th European Conference on Solarenergy in Architecture and Urban Planning “Sun and Sense” at the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs, Berlin/D
  • Teaching the Relation of Environmental Sensitivity and Conceptual Design, 11/23/2007, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2007), Singapore
  • BIM: Defining Opportunities for Environmentally Sensitive Design, 11/24/2007, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2007), Singapore
  • ’Funktion’ als Wahrhaftigkeitskonzept der Architektur, 10/05/2007, Heinrich-Heine-Universitat,, Seminar fur Kunstgeschichte, Conference Wahrhaftigkeitskonzepte in der Kunst von der fruhen Neuzeit bis heute, Dusseldorf/D
  • Hannes Meyer: Between Poetics and Ethics, 09/14/2007, Conference Reconciling Poetics and Ethics in Architecture at the Canadian Centre for Architecture and McGill University, Montreal/CA
  • Carlo Lodolis Einfuhrung des Funktionsbegriffs in die Architekturtheorie, 06/08/2007, Conference Begriffsgeschichte des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts, Europa-Universitat Viadrina, Frankfurt an der Oder/D.
  • Teaching the Integration of Acoustics and Architecture, 03/31/2007, Penn State University, Inaugural Symposium on Sound – Environments – Audio
  • Was ist Funktion?, 06/21/2006, ETH Zurich/CH, Lecture invited by Prof. Dietmar Eberle
  • Rethinking Function, 06/01/2006, ARCC/EAAE International Conference on Architectural Research, Temple University, Philadelphia/PA
  • Integratives Entwerfen als Lehrmethode, 02/22/2005, University of Applied Science Lippe-Hoxter, Detmold/D
  • Funktion als Gestaltungsbegriff, 02/25/2005, TU Dresden/D
  • Die Rolle der Theorie in Architektur und Architekturlehre, 02/11/2005, University of Applied Science Munich/D
  • Gottfried Sempers Unterscheidung der Begriffe ‘Funktion’ und ‘Zweck’, 02/14/2003, BTU Cottbus/D
  • Funktionalismus um 1750: Carlo Lodoli, Francesco Algarotti und Francesco Milizia, 02/22/2002, BTU Cottbus/D

Competition Juries and Visiting Critics

  • Design Studio TU Munich, critic, invited by Prof. Dietrich Fink, 07/18/2006
  • Official juror for the 2006 Student Green Design Competition sponsored by The Penn State Center for Sustainability, 03/31/2006