Bio
Daniel Podmirseg is an architect and researcher working at the intersection of city, energy, and food. With his book up! Contribution of Vertical Farms to Increase the Overall Energy Efficiency of Cities, he established the theoretical basis for an urban, climate-adaptive food sector. As founder and head of the vertical farm institute in Vienna, he leads interdisciplinary research on energy and material flows, building typologies, and climate-neutral urban development, resulting in a growing body of openly retrievable publications. His work bridges science, policy, and practice to design resilient and circular urban systems. Driven by the conviction that architecture can be a catalyst for transformation, he contributes to shaping the city of the 21st century.
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2025
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Title to be awarded: Austria CEO of the Year 2025
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Title to be awarded: Vienna CEO of the Year 2025
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