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052-0918-23L 2 Credits BSC , NDS D-ARCH

Methods of Building Archaeology

Methoden der Bauforschung

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefan Holzer
Title of the course before HS22: Conversion History.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:23:18

Abstract

Any intervention in the historical building fabric requires a comprehensive understanding of the object with an exact documentation of the building stock. The methods of building archaeology are used to document and analyse the existing condition of the building.

Objective

For building archaeology, the buildings themselves are the most significant historical sources. The goal is to gain the most complete knowledge possible of the building's history. This course aims to teach students the methods of historical building archaeology.

Content

Das Wahlfach vermittelt die Methoden der historischen Bauforschung. Die Vorlesung geht anhand von Beispielen aus der aktuellen Forschung des Institutes vor und erläutert die Themenbereiche Erfassen - Messen - Dokumentierten - Interpretieren - Bewerten.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Methoden der Bauforschung
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 23.3. sowie in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen (Schlussabgaben).
  • Thu 15:45-17:30 (HIL E 1)
2 h weekly

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