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052-0651-00L 2 Credits BSC D-ARCH

Building Process I

Bauprozess I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Sacha Menz
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:20

Abstract

The building process is the main focus of this lecture series. The process is understood as a sequence of criteria in time.Topics: Acquisition and building law, building economics and sustainability strategies, participants and their services, construction and planning organization.Process thinking and a look at neighbouring countries complement the series.

Objective

Alongside a discussion of the basic principles, trends and terminologies, a closer look will be taken at each topic using case studies that investigate current structures as well as those relevant in terms of architecture and urban design. Active participation as well as interdisciplinary and process-oriented thinking on the part of students is a prerequisite.

Content

The building process is the main focus of this lecture series. The process is understood as a sequence of criteria in time. Topics: Acquisition and building law, building economics and sustainability strategies, participants and their services, construction and planning organization. Process thinking and a look at neighbouring countries complement the series. Alongside a discussion of the basic principles, trends and terminologies, a closer look will be taken at each topic using case studies that investigate current structures as well as those relevant in terms of architecture and urban design. Active participation as well as interdisciplinary and process-oriented thinking on the part of students is a prerequisite.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Bauprozess I
Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 22. Oktober (Seminarwoche) sowie in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen (vor Schlussabgaben).
No time listed 2 h weekly

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