Rolf DISCH

Biography

Rolf Disch was born in Freiburg im Breisgau during the 1940s, while Germany was at war. As a young man fascinated by architecture, he studied architectural engineering in his home town before completing specialized training in structural engineering at the technical college in Konstanz. In 1969, he founded his own architectural company, the Architekturbüro Rolf Disch, in Freiburg.

In contrast to most other architects of the time, Rolf Disch incorporated his concern for the environment in his work. Very active in his native city, he participated in creating the Vauban eco-friendly residential district. Disch was also responsible for developing and building the unique rotating solar house in Freiburg, called the Heliotrop®. An experimental but fully functional residence, it utilizes the resources offered by nature with no needless waste.