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052-0590-26L 2 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Sun-Made

Sonnengemacht

Lecturers & Examiners: Yufei He
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:13:59

Abstract

We will investigate the application of solar technologies. In the tension field between planetary influences, contemporary lifestyles, and building construction, we want to develop new constructive solar concepts and radically rethink the integration of this technology into architecture—creating a solar symbiotic being. Everything shares a common sun.

Objective

understand the presence of the sun and love its absence

Content

Phase 1 -Analysis of innovative applications of various solar technologies based on built and visionary case studies Phase 2 -Development of generic solar building elements in the context of the built environment, the building process and construction. Phase 3 -Integration of these building elements into specific existing buildings and structures The work is planned in groups. Over the course of the semester, students will be guided by experts, architects and artists through lectures, visits and critical discussions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A script will be provided at the beginning of the semester

Literature

Made of Solar, Mettler/Studer/He, Birkhäuser 2024

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
20

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Sonnengemacht
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 16. März (Seminarwoche) sowie in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen.
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HCI D 4)
2 h weekly

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