2026 TISDC 《Campus Workshop： Circular Economy 》 National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the connection between design education and sustainability, the 2026 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) partnered with the Department of Architecture at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) to organize a Circular Economy Workshop. Through lectures, design discussions, and project critiques, the workshop encouraged students to explore the relationship between circular economy principles and future design from the perspectives of architecture, material applications, and environmental sustainability.
Led by Associate Professor Yan-Ting Chen of NTUST’s Department of Architecture, the workshop featured Shih-Hsien Kuo, Chairman of Mausen Wood Industry, and Kui-Jung Huang, Manager of Mausen Wood Industry, who shared practical insights into FSC certification, domestic timber applications, circular building materials, and sustainable industry practices. Their presentations helped students understand how sustainable materials can be managed and applied throughout the design process, putting circular economy concepts into practice.
The lectures also explored examples of circular architecture, green building materials, and low-carbon design, demonstrating how material reuse, resource management, and interdisciplinary collaboration can enhance the sustainability of architectural and spatial design. Through these real-world cases, students gained a deeper understanding of the connection between design and environmental responsibility.
Subsequent sessions focused on architectural design development, model-making, and concept discussions, guiding students to incorporate circular thinking into their creative processes and develop design approaches that balance innovation with sustainability.
The workshop concluded with a project critique session led by Po-Han Wu, Design Director of Bio-architecture Formosana Architects. Drawing on his experience in sustainable and circular architecture, Wu provided professional feedback on design strategies, material circulation, and environmental resilience, helping students further refine their projects and consider how architecture can respond to future social and environmental challenges.
In addition, TISDC promotional activities were integrated into the workshop. Associate Professor Chen introduced the 2026 competition theme, “Resilience,” and encouraged students to incorporate sustainability and social awareness into their work, using design as a means to respond to a rapidly changing world while developing global perspectives and social responsibility. 🚀🌱
Caption: Student presenting the workshop model.
Caption: Group photo of Mausen Wood Industry and TISDC.
Caption: Group photo of Design Director Po-Han Wu from Bio-architecture Formosana Architects and TISDC.
