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Interdisciplinary spaces for research, learning and experience in biomimetics, innovation, transformation and Design for the real world®.

Formats for education, research and transformation

brain rooms synapsis develops spaces for learning and experience for people who want to understand nature, technology, design and the future as interconnected systems. The programmes are intended for schools, universities, institutions, teams and interested individuals.

The courses and activities listed here form the current programme. Dates, locations and prices are arranged according to the format, group and cooperation setting.

For specialist formats in biomimetics and Biomimetics in Energy Systems, the programme leader is linked directly to the corresponding author page.

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Detailed information on booking, QR codes, minimum group sizes, cancellation, terms and privacy can be found at the end of the programme overview.

Programmes marked with an asterisk (*) are offered by individual members. The person providing the service invoices independently and assumes responsibility and liability for its delivery.

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Courses

Ongoing or multi-part learning formats

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BRS-K-2026-AB-01
Biomimetics in the Classroom · Anja Boisselet MSc
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Professional development for teachers and educational institutions on biomimetic methods, interdisciplinary learning and future-oriented STEM education.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-K-2026-AB-02
Biomimetic Futures · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A course on biomimetic approaches to sustainable innovation, education and shaping the future.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-K-2026-AB-03
Design like Nature · Anja Boisselet MSc
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An interdisciplinary course at the intersection of nature, design, technology and innovation.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-K-2026-AB-04
The Journey of Energy · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A science course on photosynthesis, energy flows and natural energy systems, from sunlight to the human body.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-K-2026-AB-05
Hands-on Biomimetics · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A practice-based course in biomimetic thinking, natural principles, experimentation and creative problem-solving.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-K-2026-01
Introduction to Biomimetics · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Foundations of biomimetics, observation of nature, analysis of biological principles and first transfer exercises in design, technology and education.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-K-2026-02
Foundations of Biomimetics in Energy Systems · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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An introduction to natural energy principles, the use of light, coupling, cycles and systems thinking as a basis for future models in Biomimetics in Energy Systems.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-K-2026-03
Biomimetic Energy Strategy · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A course for developing biomimetically inspired strategies for energy, light, cycles and transformation in education, architecture and technology.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-K-2026-04
Solar Architecture and Design for the real world® · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A course connecting solar futures, biomimetic architecture, ecological design and responsible practice.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-K-2026-05
Transformation Design and Biomimetic-Ecological Technology Transfer · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A course in Transformation Design, biomimetic-ecological technology transfer and Design for the real world®: design as a process of change, from object to behaviour and from concept to social practice.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Seminars

In-depth specialist and educational formats

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BRS-S-2026-AB-01
Biomimetics & Sustainability · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A seminar on resource efficiency, circular thinking and resilient systems, and on what can genuinely be learned from nature.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-S-2026-AB-02
The Language of Nature · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A seminar in biological analysis, pattern recognition and attentive observation: learning to observe like a researcher.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-S-2026-01
Design for the real world® · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A seminar on Design for the real world® as a design position in which technical function, use, material and responsibility are examined in their real context.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-S-2026-02
Biomimetic Energy Strategies · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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From photosynthesis, surfaces and metabolism to cycles and technical or architectural visions of the future.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-S-2026-03
Fractal Futures Lab · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Designing with Nature’s Intelligence combines observation of nature with creative design, mathematical thought, experimentation and ecological responsibility. Fractal patterns and intelligent structures become starting points for technical, creative and socially relevant questions.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Workshops

Practice-based work and creative formats

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BRS-W-2026-AB-01
Biomimetics for Children · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A playful workshop with examples from nature, experiments and creative tasks: inventions inspired by animals and plants.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-W-2026-AB-02
Biomimetic Design Sprint · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A creative workshop for teams, schools and innovation groups: from an idea found in nature to a future-oriented concept.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-W-2026-AB-03
Creative Nature Lab · Anja Boisselet MSc
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An open workshop combining biomimetic experiments, material research and creative construction.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-W-2026-AB-04
Elektron Troni Live · Anja Boisselet MSc
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An interactive workshop for children and families on energy, plants and the body, explored through stories and experiments.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-W-2026-AB-05
Observation of Nature & Systems Thinking · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A practical workshop in observing, analysing and transferring biological principles: learning directly from living systems.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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BRS-W-2026-01
Biomimetic Design Process · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A practical workshop from natural phenomenon to idea: observing, abstracting, sketching, modelling and developing conceptual solutions.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-W-2026-02
Creativity & Observation of Nature · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Training perception through sketching, experimentation and nature study, with creative transfer for school, university and personal development.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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BRS-W-2026-03
Fractal Futures Lab · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Designing with Nature’s Intelligence combines observation of nature with creative design, mathematical thought, experimentation and ecological responsibility. Fractal patterns and intelligent structures become starting points for technical, creative and socially relevant questions.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Location / formatVillach / school / institution
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Lectures

Talks for schools, universities, institutions and events

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BRS-V-2026-AB-01
Biomimetics · Anja Boisselet MSc
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An introductory lecture on nature-inspired problem-solving and biomimetic principles: innovation informed by four billion years of evolution.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-AB-02
Nature as a Model for the Future · Anja Boisselet MSc
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An inspirational lecture on biomimetics, sustainability and future-oriented thought.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-AB-03
Understanding Energy · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A lecture on natural energy systems and the sun as the basis of life, from photosynthesis to future technologies.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-AB-04
The Future of Education · Anja Boisselet MSc
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A lecture on future skills, creativity and new approaches to education: why children need to learn systems thinking.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet MSc
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-01
Keynotes on Biomimetics in Energy Systems · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A broad keynote presenting Biomimetics in Energy Systems as a field of thought and research, from natural energy principles to technology, education, architecture and transformation.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration25–45 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-02
Keynotes on Biomimetic Design · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on biomimetic design as a method for transferring natural principles into design and technology in functional, systemic and responsible ways.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration25–45 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-03
Keynotes on Biomimetic Energy Strategy · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A keynote on how living systems organise light, heat, metabolism, storage and cycles, and what this means for future energy systems.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration25–45 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-04
Biomimetics as an Innovation Method · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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An introduction to biomimetics as an innovation method: observing, analysing, abstracting and transferring natural principles into sound technical, creative or organisational solutions.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-05
Biomimetic Energy Strategy · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A specialist lecture on energy as a coupled process, drawing on natural models, solar logics, cycles and resilience.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-06
The Solar Future – Learning, Rethinking, Transforming · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on the solar future as a cultural and technical task, beginning with light, photosynthesis, living processes and new perspectives on energy.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-07
The Necessary Mind Shift – Where the Path Leads · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on why sustainable transformation requires more than new technologies: it calls for a fundamental shift in education, design and society.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-08
Solar Architecture · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on buildings as energetically coupled systems that reconnect light, heat, envelope, material, use and surroundings.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-09
Towards a Design for the real world® · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on Design for the real world® as a contemporary position for real technical, ecological and social contexts. Papanek remains a reference; application is central.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-10
Learning from Nature for a Symbiotic Future · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on cooperation, cycles, adaptation and resilience as foundations for a new relationship between technology and the living world.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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BRS-V-2026-11
Transformation Design – Towards Biomimetic-Ecological Technology Transfer · DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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A lecture on Transformation Design as the shaping of real processes of change, from object to behaviour and from concept to social practice.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
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Duration45–90 minutes
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Special formats and other activities

Collaborations, project support, studios and special formats

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BRS-A-2026-AB-01
Project Weeks · Future Labs · Erasmus+ Programmes · Zukunftslabore · Erasmus+ Programme
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Individually developed educational and innovation formats for schools, universities and international collaborations.

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BRS-A-2026-AB-02
Collaborations & Research Projects
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Joint development of interdisciplinary projects in education, sustainability and innovation.

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BRS-A-2026-01
Project Support in Biomimetics / Biomimetics in Energy Systems
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Specialist and methodological support for school, university, research, innovation and competition projects.

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BRS-A-2026-02
Special Format / Collaboration
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An individually developed format for institutions, schools, teams, events, project groups or cooperation partners.

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Summer Studio

Creative holiday formats with nature, sound, design and mindful movement

BRS-A-2026-SA-01
Summer Studio: Let it grow
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A creative week combining nature, sound, design and mindful movement. Young people explore research, making, listening and biomimetics as a shared field of development.

Programme leaderAnja Boisselet, MSc
DI Mag. Peter Piccottini
Günther Pfeifhofer, MSc
Mag. Jürgen Klammer
Dateson request
Starton request
Location / formatWidmanngasse 10, 9500 Villach / outdoor locations by arrangement
Total hoursby arrangement
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brain rooms at night®

Monthly evening formats for design, noetics, philosophy and technological thought

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BRS-A-2026-BRN-01
brain rooms at night® – Creative Design Sessions
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A monthly evening format for creative design processes, shared thinking, sketching and the development of nature-inspired ideas.

DatesOnce a month
StartDates on request
Location / formatbrain rooms synapsis / by arrangement
Total hoursby arrangement
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BRS-A-2026-BRN-02
brain rooms at night® – Noeka! The Noetics Late Night Lounge
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A philosophical and technological late-night format at the edge of the thinkable, between order, chaos, creativity and the emergence of noetics. Participation is limited to seven people per evening.

Programme leaderDI Mag. Peter Piccottini
DatesOnce a month
StartDates on request
Location / formatbrain rooms synapsis | nucleus 𝝅
Durationup to 2.5 hours
Price / participation€75.00 per person and evening. The benefits agreed for the respective membership category apply to members of brain rooms synapsis and nucleus 𝝅.Please note:Limited to seven participants per evening. Places are allocated according to binding registration and receipt of payment. Subject to change.