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New Focal Points of Construction: Timber Construction
Neue konstruktive Orte: Holzbau
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:24
Abstract
The elective subject "New focal points of construction" investigates on the basis of contemporary architecture the complexe interaction of construction elements. The comparative analysis of built constructions serves as a basis for further development of hypothetical future constructions.
Objective
Target of the course is the understanding of the impacts of material, technology and construction to the architectural education of constructive points.The focus lies on the present state of technology and the current challenge of exemplary architectonic tender points such as base, wall, chamber, roof etc. The conjunction to current constructive methods and basic conditions enables a critical evaluation of the constructive Status Quo within the contemporary producing architecture as well as a perspective to new constructive education.
Content
The current building scene will be analysed through lectures and the visit of buildings and manufacturing sites. An exercise with a following descussion will deepen the analyses.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Neue konstruktive Orte: Holzbau
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 16.3. (Seminarwoche), an offiziellen Feiertagen sowie in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
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2 h weekly |