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052-0629-20L 2 Credits BSC D-ARCH

CAAD Practice: Architecture and Mathematics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ludger Hovestadt
ITA Pool Introduction Event: Information on courses offered by the Institute ITA: 7.9.20, 10-11 h, HIB Open Space
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:02

Abstract

"Architecture and Mathematics" introduces an architectural approach to dealing with theorems. Cities and buildings are miniatures of the world. Mathematical theorems contain virtual views of the whole world. They are less of a world model than a virtual world view, against the background of which a specific place can be qualified communicatively.

Objective

The lecture teaches fundamental figures of thought in mathematics, as an uncorrupted 'way' (methodology) to be able to open up the roles of nature, space, time and intellect through all times and cultures.

Content

"Architecture and Mathematics" provides an introduction to architectonics in dealing with theorems. Cities and buildings are miniatures of the world. Mathematical theorems contain virtual views of the whole world. They are less a world model than a virtual world view, against the background of which a specific place can be qualified communicatively. The lecture teaches fundamental figures of thought in mathematics, as an uncorrupted 'way' (methodology) to be able to open up the roles of nature, space, time and intellect through all times and cultures. prof.dr.l.hovestadt prof.dr.e.zafiris

Resources

Lecture Notes

http://www.caad.arch.ethz.ch

Literature

http://www.caad.arch.ethz.ch

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise CAAD Practice: Architecture and Mathematics
No course on 14.9. (first day of the semester), 19.10. (seminar week) and 7th and 14th December 2020 (before final critics). ITA Pool Introduction Event: Information on courses offered by the Institute ITA: 7.9.20, 10-11 h, HIB Open Space
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HCI G 3)
2 h weekly

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