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052-0901-00L 2 Credits BSC D-ARCH
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Building History I

Baugeschichte I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefan Holzer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:06

Abstract

History of building from classical antiquity to modernity: building types, constructions, forms, with particular reference to functional issues such as flexibility of use, statics, durability.

Objective

Participants know the fundamentals of building history, including landmark monuments of each era, key historic constructions and forms. They are able to "read" a historic building and to relate it to building history.

Content

Building history I covers the period from classical Greek antiquity to Gothic architecture. The principal topics include construction issues such as Greek megalithic buidling, Roman mortar-and-rubble construction, and Gothic rationalism of vaulted architecture. Within the Vitruvian and Albertian triad of firmitas, utilitas and venustas, we focus on the first two topics, whereas the last topic (deciphering the "meaning" of architecture) stands at the heart of the "architectural history" lectures.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides are provided for download.The lecture will be recorded a priori. During normal lecture times, questions can be put online. Lecure notes will be provided (in German!)

Literature

Will be announced during the lectures.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 45 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Baugeschichte I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 23.10. (Seminarwoche) sowie am 11. und 18.12.2020 (vor Schlussabgaben). Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Fri 08:00-10:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

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