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Housing
Wohnen: Gestaltungsgrundsätze
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:43
Abstract
Module 1 "Social and historical context of housing, housing design and construction"; Modudle 2 "Housing design, past and present: Typology; building, biography of usage"
Content
Housing considered in context: architectural, cultural, social, technical and economic conditions and processes influence housing and modes of habitation. To what extent have they changed in the last century ? The construction and renovation of domestic space is a cultural process. What forces construct that space, and according to which criteria ? What are the constructional and organizational solutions with which they confront the diversity and metamorphosis of contemporary modes of habitation? How can postulates concerning a sustainable development be implemented? Insights culled from housing research and practice, podium discussions with guests and current examples of innovative housing are included.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Wohnen: Gestaltungsgrundsätze |
|
2 h weekly |