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Building Surveying and Building Archaeology
Bauaufnahme und Bauforschung
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:21
Abstract
Surveying and measuring technologies in historical building archaeology. Case studies on building archaeology.
Objective
Basic understanding of different surveying methods and first practical contacts with technical surveys instruments. Understanding of the procedures and aims of building archaeology.
Content
From folding rule to laser scanner: surveying techniques and their possible applications. The elective subject "Building Surveying and Building Archaeology" covers surveying and measurement methods ranging from simple hand measurements and tachymetry to laser scanning, terrestrial and drone-based photogrammetry (structure from motion) and other non-invasive assessment methods such as thermal imaging. The different methods and technologies will be presented on the basis of current or completed research projects and their practical applications will be discussed. Internal and external guest speakers will report on their latest research projects in the field of building research and construction history. In the course of the elective, students will also have the opportunity to try out the methods themselves and integrate them into a small concluding project of their own. The course is composed of theoretical and practical parts in and outside the classroom.
Resources
Literature
Will be announced in the course for the individual lectures.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Bauaufnahme und Bauforschung
Does not take place this semester.
Kein Unterricht am 22. Oktober (Seminarwoche) und in den letzten beiden Semesterwochen.
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |