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Thomas Herzog
Thomas Herzog (born 3 August 1941) is a German architect from Munich known for his focus on climate and energy use through the use of technologically advanced architectural skins. He began with an interest in pneumatics and became Germany's youngest architecture professor at the age of 32. He established his firm Herzog + Partner in 1983. Biography * 1941 Born in Munich. High school diploma (Abitur) * 1960–1965 Studied architecture at Technische Universität München. Diploma * 1965–1969 Assistant at the office of Prof. Peter C. von Seidlein in Munich * 1969–1973 Scientific assistant at the University of Stuttgart * 1972 Doctorate inarchitecture, University of Rome "La Sapienza" , Dissertation 'Pneumatic Structures' * 1971 Founded own practice * Since then has worked jointly with Verena Herzog-Loibl, Dipl.-Designer ** Development of building systems for theuse of renewable forms of energy ** Development of new building products ** Housing, administration, industrial and ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Architect
An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. Etymologically, the term architect derives from the Latin ''architectus'', which derives from the Greek (''arkhi-'', chief + ''tekton'', builder), i.e., chief builder. The professional requirements for architects vary from place to place. An architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus the architect must undergo specialized training consisting of advanced education and a ''practicum'' (or internship) for practical experience to earn a Occupational licensing, license to practice architecture. Practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction, though the formal study of architecture in academic institutions has played a pivotal role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
