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"Nowadays, resource-efficient structural design plays a key role in the development of a sustainable built environment for our future"
Research profile
Patrick Teuffel is a Full Professor and Chair of Innovative Structural Design (ISD) at the Faculty of the Built Environment of the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Patrick’s vision for the research of ISD focuses on lightweight and adaptive structures, as well as the application of innovative materials, such as smart materials or bio-based materials.
In the context of lightweight and adaptive structures he is using numerical and experimental models to optimize the design and construction processes. In addition, he is conducting research for the development of 'smart skins' using textiles with integrated smart materials, which have variable properties in shape, stiffness, viscosity and transmission.. Based on this research, he is building a connection between structural design to building physics criteria such as light, acoustics and wind.
The research on bio-based materials focuses on innovative composite materials, based on hemp, flax or mycelium, in order to find new application in the built environment, such as the world-wide first pedestrian bio-based bridge, realised in Eindhoven in 2016.
Academic background
Patrick Teuffel studied civil engineering at the University of Stuttgart from 1991 to 1996 with a focus in Conceptual Structural Design. He began his career at Arup in London, where he was involved with the structural engineering of projects such as the Messehalle 3A in Frankfurt with Grimshaw Architects, Arnhem Central Station with UNStudio, IIT Student Campus in Chicago with OMA or the RAI in Amsterdam with Benthem Crouwel. From 1999-2003 he carried out his PhD, about the application of adaptive systems in architecture and engineering, at the University of Stuttgart.
In 2003 he founded Teuffel Engineering Consultants, an engineering consultancy with focus on building structures and façade as well as temporary and lightweight structures. Patrick has worked as a Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering at the University of Leeds and as Professor for Architectural Engineering at TU Delft, before he was appointed at TU/e in 2012.
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Projects 2018 2019
- 1 Active
Bio based composite materials in Pavilion and Canopy design
Schröder, T., Klein, C., Klein, C., Gerrits, E., Blok, R., Teuffel, P. & Kuit, B.
1/04/18 → 31/03/19
Project: Research direct
Research Output 2009 2019
Fluid architecture and flexible moulding
Pronk, A. D. C., 27 Feb 2019, (Accepted/In press) Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 600 p.Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e) › Academic
A vibration control strategy using variable stiffness joints
Wang, Q., Senatore, G., Kaymenaki, V., Habraken, A. P. H. W. & Teuffel, P. M., 2018, Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018: Creativity in Structural Design. 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
Design method for adaptive daylight systems for buildings covered by large (span) roofs
Heinzelmann, F., 12 Jun 2018, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 273 p.Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e) › Academic
Resource-efficient structural design
Blok, R., Habraken, A. P. H. W., Pronk, A. D. C. & Teuffel, P. M., 2018, Proceedings of the IASS Symposium 2018: Creativity in Structural Design. Mueller, C. & Adriaenssens, S. (eds.). p. 1-10Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
Weltbekanntes Baudenkmal– Neues Prora auf Rügen
Teuffel, P. M. & Hillers, B., 2018, Ingenieurbaukunst ... made in Germany. 2019. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, p. 118-125 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Professional
Prizes
Innovation Award "Biocomposite of the Year 2017", 3rd prize
Patrick Teuffel (Recipient) & Rijk Blok (Recipient), 6 Dec 2017
Recognition: Other › Discipline related › Scientific
Activities 2012 2018
Ressourcen-effizientes Entwerfen und Konstruieren von Tragwerken
Patrick M. Teuffel (Speaker)Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Professional
Brücke aus bio-basiertem Verbundwerkstoff
Patrick M. Teuffel (Speaker)Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Professional
Politecnico di Milano (External organisation)
Patrick M. Teuffel (Chair)Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee › Scientific
Sonderforschungsbereich 1244: Adaptive Hüllen und Strukturen für die gebaute Umwelt von morgen
Patrick M. Teuffel (Consultant)Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy › Scientific
2017 Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS 2017), September 25-28, 2017, Hamburg, Germany
Patrick M. Teuffel (Organiser)Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
Courses
Press / Media
Interview mit Tragwerksexperte Prof. Dr.-Ing. Patrick Teuffel
20/01/17
1 media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Interview mit Tragwerksexperte Prof. Dr.-Ing. Patrick Teuffel
1/12/16
1 media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Student theses
3Dflexmould: development of a self-supporting double curved glass dome
Author: El Ghazi, H. & Schuijers, N., 31 Aug 2015Supervisor: Teuffel, P. (Supervisor 1), Pronk, A. (Supervisor 2) & Hermans, J. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
Active stress minimization in a thin arch structure: numerical optimization and experimental application of an active control system for stress minimization in a flexible lightweight arch structure
Author: van Bommel, R., 31 Aug 2016Supervisor: Teuffel, P. (Supervisor 1), Habraken, A. (Supervisor 2) & Lammers, H. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
Adaptive structures
Author: Slotboom, M., 31 Aug 2013Supervisor: Teuffel, P. (Supervisor 1), Habraken, A. (Supervisor 2) & Robbemont, A. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
Adaptive structures: dynamic active adaptability to minimise material use
Author: Sleddens, W., 31 Jan 2014Supervisor: Teuffel, P. (Supervisor 1), Habraken, A. (Supervisor 2) & Hofmeyer, H. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
Adaptive tensegrity pedestrian bridge
Author: Schmeitz, M., 31 Aug 2013Supervisor: Teuffel, P. (Supervisor 1), Vastert, E. (Supervisor 2) & Habraken, A. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master