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051-0165-06L 2 Credits BSC , DS D-ARCH

Housing

Wohnen: Gestaltungsgrundsätze

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dietmar Eberle, Susanne Gysi
VVZ CR n/a

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
  • Thu 12:45-14:30 (HIL E 7)
2 h weekly

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