From left to right: Ursula Ledergerber, Karin Zindel, Friederike Vinzenz, Michael Eidenbenz, Michael Krohn. Photograph: Johannes Dietschi
The Sustainability Dossier deals with cultural, ecological, social and economic transformations that help to achieve sustainable development from the perspective of the arts. It brings together future-oriented positions for teaching and research and cooperates with external and internal partners. In this way, the Dossier contributes to groundbreaking development and focuses on integrating, conveying and testing existing and new knowledge and corresponding practices.
EVA BRÜLLMANN
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Karin Zindel
Co-Head of the Sustainability Centre. Profession/education: Bachelor Design, Master History and Theory of Art & Design. At ZHdK since 2009. What I like about ZHdK: The fact that all creative disciplines converge under one roof, making them tangible and visible — and thus creating new perspectives. When I’m not working, I enjoy life and explore many other things. My wishes for the Toni-Areal: a café on the rooftop terrace and more spaces for experimentation. My favourite place in Zurich: Badi Enge and the view of the Alps. Sustainability is important because … it makes our lives more livable and holds us accountable for our actions.
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Michael Krohn
Co-Head of the Sustainability Centre. Profession/education: Industrial designer HfG. At ZHdK since 1 September 1992. What I like about ZHdK: The fact that the most diverse and amazingly talented people meet here to pursue such different topics, desires and interests. When I’m not working, I do many other things. My wishes for the Toni-Areal: more sunlight and more views of the sky. My favourite place in Zurich: our home, and sometimes the forest, where I get lost on my mountain bike. Sustainability is important because … it strongly challenges the creative and artistic disciplines.
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Michael Eidenbenz
Director of the Music Department and the Sustainability Dossier. Profession/education: Organist and musician. At ZHdK since 2007. What I like about ZHdK: our students. When I’m not working, I … read. My wishes for the Toni-Areal: more art. My favourite place in Zurich: the Bodega, outside. Sustainability is important because … it forces us to think responsibly beyond our own limited perspective.
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Ursula Ledergerber
Assistant, Sustainability Dossier. Profession/training: PR editor, contemporary stage dancer. At ZHdK 1 May 2021. What I like about ZHdK: the sheer unlimited possibilities. When I’m not working, I’m … in my garden. My wishes for the Toni-Areal: even more greenery. My favourite place in Zurich: the Uetliberg. Sustainability is important because … it’s the foundation of our future.
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Friederike Vinzenz
Research Associate. Profession/education: Social scientist, Dr. phil. Media psychology and media effects in the field of sustainability communication. At ZHdK since 1 May 2021. What I like about ZHdK: the new atmosphere and unfamiliar impressions. When I’m not working, I … usually meet friends. My wishes for the Toni-Areal: inspiration through exciting encounters. My favourite place in Zurich: It can be anywhere, depending on how I feel. Sustainability is important because … it’s simply everything: us, the world, the system.