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Housing: Cultural History of Housing
Wohnen: Kulturgeschichte des Wohnens
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:09
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
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Wohnen: Kulturgeschichte des Wohnen |
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2 h weekly |
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MAS in Architecture (The Departement of Architecture of ETH Zurich offers the following continuing education programms within MAS Architecture: - Computer Aided Architectural Design (CAAD) - Conservation Science - City Building Typology - Sustainable Management of Man-made Resources - Tectonical Construction Systematics - Urban Transformation in Developing Territories - Housing)
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Housing (The course offered withing the MAS-programm "Housing" is classified in four relevant modules: - Module 1: social and historical context of housing, housing designt and constrution. - Module 2: Housing design, past and present: Typology: building, biography uf usage. - Module 3: Housing as a contribution of urban design and neighborhood development. - Module 4: Sustainable development - a new goal in housing design and construction. Also see seperate programm. The attendance of the lecture "Housing" of Prof. Eberle in the autumn semester is compulsory. Individual chosen 3-4 further lectures or seminars in the Autumn or Spring Semester have to be attended (6 CP). The modules 3 and 4 are offerd in the Spring Semester.)
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