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052-0911-20L 2 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Repair: Encouragement to Think and Make

Reparatur: Anstiftung zum Denken und Machen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Silke Langenberg
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

The lifespan of objects is decreasing not only in product design but also in architecture due to complex constructions, use of materials that are difficult to dismantle, and industrial manufacturing processes. Repairability is becoming less of a concern - replacement seems to be the norm. We need to rethink the way we build, starting already during the planning phase.

Objective

Traditional topics of preservation are combined with implementations of contemporary repair and FAB initiatives to raise awareness for a sustainable thinking and action. Students will learn both traditional and digital methods as well as the basic constructive and material criteria for repair. The objective is not only the hands-on repair of an object but especially the theoretical transfer to architecture.

Content

The elective course will discuss and examine the reparability of products and constructions. Based on a broken object of their choice, each student will first identify its defects and the reasons. Subsequently, they will develop a repair concept and carry it out under expert guidance or with the aid of digital fabrication processes. The objective is not only to restore the object to a working condition, but also to improve it through repair - if and where possible.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die Benotung erfolgt aufgrund einer Zwischen- und Schlusspräsentation, die je zu 20% zur Schlussnote beitragen, und einer Schlussabgabe die 60% der Schlussnote ausmacht.Grading is based on an mid-term and a final presentation, each of which contributes 20% to the final grade, and a final submission which makes up 60% of the final grade.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Reparatur: Anstiftung zum Denken und Machen
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 22.10. (Seminarwoche) sowie in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben). ITA Pool Einführungsveranstaltung über die angebotenen Kurse des Instituts ITA: 7.9.20, 10-11h, HIB Open Space.
  • Thu 15:45-17:30 (HCI J 4)
  • 01.10 Date 14:45-17:30 (HIT F 32)
  • 08.10 Date 14:45-17:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • 15.10 Date 14:45-17:30 (HIT F 32)
  • 12.11 Date 14:45-17:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • 19.11 Date 14:45-15:30 (HIT F 11.1)
  • 19.11 Date 15:45-17:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • 26.11 Date 14:45-17:30 (HIT F 31.2)
2 h weekly

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