Innovating the Urban Fabric – Physical, Digital, Smart by Oliver Hans (SCHUECO)

Innovating the Urban Fabric – Physical, Digital, Smart by Oliver Hans (SCHUECO)

Oliver Hans, Dipl.-Ing. M.Sc., Schüco International KG, Bielefeld, Germany

Oliver is an Innovation Manager at Schüco, one of the leading international suppliers for high-quality window, door and façade systems and has over 25 years of experience in building and façades.

After an apprenticeship as a carpenter he acquired his architectural diploma in Aachen and worked on a wide array of projects at different scales as an architect and engineer. Additionally gaining a master’s degree in building physics and technical services at the University of Wuppertal, he stayed on to head collaborative research projects on energy efficient buildings and façade optimisation for 7 years. As a tutor for building simulation, he also trained the next generation of architects there.

In 2014 he joined the product management team at Schüco where he was responsible for innovative façade products, including the award winning Schüco Parametric System. A complex 3D façade solution with a supporting digital design and fabrication process.

Oliver is passionate about cross discipline collaboration and is currently involved in facilitating innovation and the progression of the collective knowledge base at Schüco International KG.