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063-0117-08L 1 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Theory of Architecture III

Architekturtheorie III

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Abstract

Basic Concepts of Architectural Theory: The ‘building blocks’ of the theory of architecture - those concepts which are thought to determine form in the design process - are tested for their appropriateness and applicability.

Content

Eight Semester: Methodology and integrated Theories. In the last part of the lecture series the “building blocks” of theory are put into the larger context of the construction site. Here we try to reassemble the formerly tested elements to meaningful constructions. Architecture theory is illuminated from a meta-perspective of systems and disciplines such as semiotics or phenomenology. The possibilities and forms of architectural communication can be analyzed with methods from media theory, which makes it necessary to address the ethical and social dimensions.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Architekturtheorie III: Grundbegriffe der Architekturtheorie (A.Moravanszky)
  • Thu 10:45-11:30 (HIL E 7)
1 h weekly

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