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New Focal Points of Construction: Masonry
Neue konstruktive Orte: Mauerwerk
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:00:52
Abstract
The elective subject "New focal points of construction" investigates the complexe interaction of construction elements in masonry by means of exemplary architectonic tender points such as base, wall, chamber, roof etc.The comparative analysis of built constructions serves as a basis for further development of 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. With comparative analysis of built constructions of high architectonic relevance, the interaction of the building elements, stand of technique and the architectural expression is imparted. 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
Course: 1. Introduction of current level of technique, typical methods, and set of problems in masonry 2. Colloquium with guests of producing and processing companies. 3. Visit of construction site and factory Excercise: Analysis and presentation in group of two of a building.
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Information
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 35
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Neue konstruktive Orte: Mauerwerk
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 24.10. (Seminarwoche) sowie in den beiden letzten Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
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2 h weekly |