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Seminar "Housing in the Cultural and Social Context of Urban Development"
Wohnen
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:00
Abstract
Modul 3: Wohnungsbau als Beitrag zur Stadt-, Quartier- und SiedlungsentwicklungModul 4: Nachhaltigkeit als Ziel im Wohnungsbau
Objective
The students will provide a differentiated picture on the subject housing within its social and economic context. They reflect on the major problems and determine the players and practices, i.e. the subject area's field of action. They establish an understanding of historical relations.
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.
Resources
Literature
eine Liste mit relevanter Literatur zum Thema ist auf der Homepage des ETH Wohnforums abrufbar
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Wohnen |
|
2 h weekly |