CMT

BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES I CMT

BUILDING STRUCTURES II CMT

Lecture BArch2 Franz Sam AU_1.15A Wed 15.30–17.00

Construct Architecture

The course offers insight into fundamental aspects of the construction of a building. It starts from a basic range of materials and their various roles in building construction in its different historical contexts. Students will explore the relationship between material properties, technology and form as a defining principle. In this, the aim is to develop essential knowledge about basic structure and technologies, as well as about their architectural relevance in a broader sense. We will discuss historically important applications and put them in relation to contemporary and cutting-edge technologies. In doing so, we will reflect on building practices and architectural construction, providing a comprehensive overview of construction technologies.

Lecture BArch2 Rene Ziegler AU_1.15A Thu 14.00-15.30

The course developes students’ understanding of structural and material behavior. Here, the teaching of building structures is integrated into the design process. Thus, the students can directly apply this knowledge to their design and obtain professional advice for specific projects.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES III CMT

Seminar BArch4 Luciano Parodi AU_1.16 Thu 13.00–14.30

In Detail

Building Technologies III aims to consolidate students’ knowledge of building technology. The courses subjects of discussion are the production of details and the reciprocity between construction and detailing processes. Details and its presence or necessity for the production of buildings have been uttermost discussed in architectural discourse, but so far only on a visual level. Thus remaining the discussion on the surface of things. We intend therefore to explore the genesis of ideas and architectures departing from the very core and intrinsic characteristics of the discrete detail.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I CMT

Seminar MArch2 Thomas Schwed AU_1.16 Thu 10.00–11.30

Project Evolution

The lecture introduces the professional and legal foundations necessary for the practice of architecture. With a focus on the planning phases, we will analyse the complex process of project evolution from the preliminary design stage to the planning application and building permit, followed by the technical design for construction in conjunction with the required project management.

By looking at examples, we will understand the process of design development. Informative site visits and the opportunity to talk to experienced architects at various offices will further add to our understanding of the design and building process, and of how it is structured and managed.

In addition, we will discuss the objectives of the planning phase, of building laws and regulations, building standards and various required calculations in relation to the design process.