Bauhaus Erde - Micha Kretschmann und Christian Gäth

Micha Kretschmann is an architect and key contributor to the Sediments and HLH Projects at Bauhaus Earth, specialising in material innovation, manufacturing, and knowledge transfer. Dedicated to translating scientific research into practical applications, he develops new materials, prototypes, and demonstration buildings as Living Labs. Bridging theory and practice, Micha fosters collaboration between craftspeople, researchers, manufacturers, and students, to advance regenerative architecture and its real-world implementation. Committed to finding scalable and affordable solutions, he works closely with industry partners to push the boundaries of sustainable construction. As a founder of the Senegalese earth-building collective Studio Suddo Neuve, Micha co-authored Back to Earth, part of the Bauhaus Earth Manuals series.

Christian Gäth studied political science and architecture in France, the USA, and Germany. His work at Bauhaus Earth focuses on advancing innovative materials and assemblies to support the global regenerative transformation of the built environment. Through prototypes and demonstration buildings, Christian bridges scientific research and practical application, striving to make these advancements both accessible and impactful. By collaborating with industry partners, he works to integrate these solutions into existing production infrastructures to enable scaling and market access. Christian also shares his expertise as a lecturer at academic institutions worldwide. As a founder of Studio Suddo Neuve, a collective exploring materials at the intersection of tradition and innovation, he co-authored Back to Earth, a comprehensive manual on earth block building published by Bauhaus Earth.