Mario Rinke researches and teaches on constructional and structural aspects of architecture. Trained as a civil engineer and active in the field of architecture for many years, he is particularly interested in transformation processes of technical knowledge, materials and institutions. From a cultural-historical perspective, he is concerned with recycling as well as hybrid material concepts and studies the history of early industrial materials such as reinforced concrete and industrially manufactured structural timber (Glulam or glued laminated timber). He regularly gives international Design&Build workshops in which he seeks to explore the role of craft and technology in contemporary construction.