The example of construction shows very directly how people interact with their physical environment. However, the social sciences and humanities have difficulties in grasping this interaction conceptually and conceptually. A group of IRS researchers has now presented an approach that places building materials at the centre of research into the history of construction and architecture. more info

The General Assembly, the central decision-making body of the IRS, has a new chair: Dr Nikola Sander from the MWFK Brandenburg is taking over as chair, supported by Anne Keßler from the BMWSB as her deputy. more info

Is the ‘Great Transformation’ faltering before it has even begun? The 2025 Spatial Science Colloquium of the ‘Leibniz R’ network raises the question: how can we create new momentum for transformation, both at the local level and on a larger scale? more info