When does the lecture with Daniel Barber take place?

The event takes place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The lecture takes place in the Lipschitz Hall of the Mathematics Center, Endenicher Allee 60, 53115 Bonn.

What is How to Become Uncomfortable about?

Daniel A. Barber talks about how life indoors can change after dependence on fossil energy. Topics include heating, cooling, clothing, curtains, and seasonal habits.

Who is Daniel A. Barber?

Daniel A. Barber is a professor of architecture at Eindhoven University of Technology and researches the historical, climatic, and energetic dimensions of architecture.

Who organizes the lecture?

The event is organized by the IMPULSE House for Intellectual Innovation and Creativity.

Daniel Barber Lecture Bonn 2026

Name: Public Lecture with Daniel Barber: How to Become Uncomfortable
Start: 2026-11-17T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-17T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Mathematikzentrum, Lipschitzsaal

How do we want to live indoors in the future?

On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the University of Bonn invites you to the public lecture How to Become Uncomfortable: Life Indoors after Carbon Dependence with Prof. Dr. Daniel A. Barber. In the Lipschitz Hall of the Mathematics Center, the focus is on a often underestimated question of climate change: How do our buildings, habits, and ideas of comfort change when fossil energy no longer determines everyday life indoors?

Rethinking Comfort

Heating and cooling, clothing, curtains, and seasonal routines shape our thermal perception. Daniel A. Barber examines what skills and tools people need to better adapt to changing climatic conditions while simultaneously reducing energy demands.

Architecture between Climate, Energy, and Everyday Life

The lecture connects architectural history, climate research, and design. At its core is the question of how architects and designers can develop buildings that promote a more conscious handling of heat, cold, and resources. Thus, the event serves as a well-founded stimulus for thought for all those interested in sustainable building, energy efficiency, and the future of living.

An Internationally Experienced Architectural Historian

Daniel A. Barber is a professor of architecture at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research deals with the historical and ecological dimensions of architecture, as well as the influence of climate and energy on the design of our living spaces. His books include Modern Architecture and Climate: Design before Air Conditioning and A House in the Sun: Modern Architecture and Solar Energy in the Cold War. He has also worked at renowned universities and received fellowships at Harvard, Princeton, and from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, among others.

Public-Oriented Science in the Mathematics Center

The event offers a concentrated event atmosphere for students, professionals, and interested citizens. In the Lipschitz Hall, space is created for a public engagement with architecture, climate adaptation, and the everyday practices that determine our energy consumption. The IMPULSE House for Intellectual Innovation and Creativity is responsible for organizing the lecture.

Conclusion: Architecture as an Invitation to Rethink

Those who want to understand how climate change, building culture, and personal comfort mutually influence each other will experience an informative evening in Bonn with an international perspective. The lecture opens new perspectives on indoor living and makes visible how architecture can contribute to a fairer and more energy-efficient future.