VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.
BUK Re-Detailing
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:21
Abstract
Remodeling and reuse is the order of the day. This should be learned (again). In this elective course we construct with what we find. The limited range of materials requires a creative and flexible approach to joining and connecting. In addition to practical examples and lectures, we try to develop theoretical details using reused material.
Objective
Questions about both application in construction and expression should be answered. Which reused materials and elements are suitable for what and how are they assembled? What new aesthetics can be created and how can they be conveyed? The aim is to prepare the young generation of architects for the constructive use of reused materials. Using theoretical exercises and practical examples, an attitude towards building with existing things and its challenges and opportunities should be developed.
Content
Phase 1: Inputs and lectures give students insight into the topic of circular building. Necessities, opportunities as well as challenges and limitations of the practice are discussed together. We get an overview of processes from the organization of a component platform to non-linear planning within the architectural offices Phase 2: In experimental exercises (groups of two to three), details on a scale of 1:5/1:10 are constructed from the collected material. The focus is on the choice of materials for the specific location and on joining the individual elements. It is examined how one can react to a given situation with limited resources. Against the background of a new aesthetic, various forms of representation are also being examined.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 20
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | BUK Re-Detailing | No time listed | 2 h weekly |