Joseph Schwartz: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017

Name	Prof. em. Dr. Joseph Schwartz
Field	Tragwerksentwurf
Consultation hours	By appointment
Address	Inst. f. Technologie in der Arch. ETH Zürich, HIB E 12 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 1 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
E-mail	schwartz@arch.ethz.ch
Department	Architecture
Relationship	Professor emeritus

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
051-0413-00L	Structural Design III Expiring study program according to BSc 2011 regulations.	3 credits	3G	J. Schwartz, P. Block
Abstract	After a review of essential facts from the first year the course will be examine the interplay of architectural concept and structural system by analyzing buildings of exemplary quality. The focus will be on the integration of specifics of structural systems made out reinforced concrete or steel into architectural design.
Learning objective	Students are enabled to integrate essential characteristics of structural systems made out reinforced concrete or steel into their architectural design.
Content	After a review of essential facts from the first year the course will be examine the interplay of architectural concept and structural system by analyzing buildings of exemplary quality. The focus will be on the integration of specifics of structural systems made out reinforced concrete or steel into architectural design.
051-1223-17L	Integrated Discipline Structural Design (J.Schwartz)	3 credits	2U	J. Schwartz
Abstract	This part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates the knowledge acquired in previous years. It involves the active participation of specialists from building structur.
Learning objective	Understanding of the importance of the structural system for architectural design and integration of structural thinking into the design process.
Content	This part of the curriculum addresses design work in different areas of architecture and urbanism and integrates the knowledge acquired in previous years. It involves the active participation specialists from building structur.
Prerequisites / Notice	Grant by lecturer is required.
052-0603-00L	Structural Design I Until HS16 this course was offered under LV 066-0411-00L (Structural Design I). Students who already attended and also terminated the course cannot enroll once more and they will not be credited for LE 052-0603-00L a second time.	2 credits	2G	P. Block, J. Schwartz
Abstract	The course is an introduction to structural design using graphical methods and structural models, with a focus on a creative approach rather than repetitive calculations. Cable and membrane structures, arch and shell structures and combined arch and cable systems will be used to demonstrate these methods.
Learning objective	The objective is to encourage students to develop an intuitive understanding of the relationship between the shape of a structure, the load it needs to carry and the forces in it. To achieve this, the teaching is based on graphic statics, which allow the visualization of internal and external forces in structural systems, therefore illustrating the relationship between shape (form) and stress (force) in load bearing elements. This understanding is directly applied to the students’ design projects, in which issues of statics and design overlap.
Content	After a general introduction of basic concepts, structural systems such as cable and arch structures will be analyzed with the help of graphic statics. The students will learn to understand the flow of forces in a structural system in relation to the system's form. They will be able to modify this force flow and give dimension to the structural components. All concepts, approaches and methods will be introduced in the weekly lectures and practiced in subsequent exercises.
Lecture notes	on eQuilibrium "Skript Tragwerksentwurf I/II" http://www.block.arch.ethz.ch/eq/course/4?lang=en A printed version can be bought at the chair of Structural Design Prof. Schwartz for sFr. 55.-.
Literature	"Faustformel Tragwerksentwurf" (Philippe Block, Christoph Gengangel, Stefan Peters, DVA Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt 2013, ISBN: 978-3-421-03904-0) Weiteres Lernmaterial: "Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures" (Edward Allen, Waclaw Zalewski, October 2009, ISBN: 978-0-470-17465-4) "The art of structures, Introduction to the functioning of structures in architecture" (Aurelio Muttoni, EPFL Press, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0415610292, ISBN-10: 041561029X)
052-0611-17L	Negotiating Structural Forms: History of Structural Design Does not take place this semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Structural Design I-IV.	2 credits	2G	J. Schwartz
Abstract	Dealing with the structural necessity against the background of the formal intent often lead, besides discourses, to architectural and technical enrichment as well as unique buildings. This seminar focuses on the work of key figures, that will be discussed on the basis of texts, concepts and buildings.
Learning objective	Getting to know key designers on the borderline between architecture and structural engineering, their positions, concepts and most important buildings.
Content	Seminar focusing on the discussion of important essays and buildings of distinguished builders and architects on the basis of short presentations, models, input lectures and invited guests, as well as films and excursions.
052-1183-17L	Architectural Design V-IX: Building in Mountains. Architectural/Structural Symbiosis Otemma Glacier Please register (www.mystudies.ethz.ch) only after the internal enrolment for the design classes (see http://www.einschreibung.arch.ethz.ch/design.php). Project grading at semester end is based on the list of enrolments on Friday 3rd November 2017, 24:00 h (valuation date) only. Ultimate deadline to unsubscribe or enroll for the studio is Friday 3rd November 2017, 24:00 h.	14 credits	16U	J. Schwartz, M. Beckh, A. Deplazes, D. Eberle
Abstract	The course will focus on the constructive and structural challenges of the realization. Main topic is the quality of the architectural space in the area between physical necessity and the freedom of design. The competences of all elective courses and main courses have been merged into a single, extensive course.
Learning objective	As a didactic target a profound debate on supporting structure, on construction and on room creation is declared.
Content	In consequence of the historic fact that the builder's profession has been divided into the professions of an engineer and an architect, a bisection of fields came up which reflects in the various types of building tasks. Hence, nowadays engineers realize a number of structures without considering an architect's expertise. However, the functional expertise of the engineers should be merged with the design ideas of architects. That opens a field between freedom of design and functional/technical requirements. As such buildings characterize our environment exceedingly and represent a substantial part of it, a high sophisticated design is very important for our society. Therefore structural aspects are evaluated to their spatial and tectonic qualities. For this reason the course does not deal with classic architectural design tasks. The focus is on engineering structures.
063-0415-17L	Trial of Structural Forms: History of Structural Design (Elective Thesis) Enrollment only for Master students of the 2011 curriculum!	6 credits	11A	J. Schwartz, M. Rinke
Abstract	The efforts for entanglements of architectonic and constructive concepts had resulted in wide discussions and in unique buildings during different time periods (i.e. ferroconcrete in the nineteen-thirtees and nineteen-fifties), furthermore to architectonic and technical enrichments.
Learning objective	Getting to know important critical figures between architecture and engineering as well as their attitudes and concepts and the most distinguished buildings.
Content	Seminar to the studies and for discussion of important texts and buildings of the most famous construction engineers and architects by listening to reviews, presentations and models, input lectures and guest speeches, films and joint surveys.
063-0417-17L	Architecture and Structure Does not take place this semester.	2 credits	2G	J. Schwartz
Abstract	The focus is on structural and statical issues with respect to realization. Exemplary buildings are analyzed using graphic statics and specific properties of different materials discussed. The course is centered around a design exercise where the form should be the result of a structural design implemented in an architectural design, combined with a deep knowledge of architectural space.
Learning objective	Understanding of structural design as translation of structural concepts into building materials with respect to design concepts.
Content	The focus is on structural and statical issues with respect to realization. Exemplary buildings are analyzed using graphic statics and specific properties of different materials discussed. The course is centered around a design exercise where the form should be the result of a structural design implemented in an architectural design, combined with a deep knowledge of architectural space.
063-0419-17L	Experimental Explorations on Space and Structure Does not take place this semester.	3 credits	3S	J. Schwartz
Abstract	Introduction into an experimental approach to architectural design based on the application of methods that integrate structural and spatial parameters.
Learning objective	Basic understanding of the experimentation with design methods in architecture. Ability to build up models throughout digital and physical exploration integrating space and structure.
Content	In recent decades, new methodologies have emerged in architectural design that exploits the implementation of different parameters as generators of the design concept. Building on the programmatic idea of the Chair of Structural Design of reconciliation of the disciplines of engineering and architecture, the course experiments with the application of design methods that integrate structural and spatial principles from the early stages of the design process. These methods are based on simple geometrical rules that relate spatial and structural parameters. The experimental process will be carried out through the development and construction of physical and digital models. This will allow for the exploration of the permeability of the boundary between the physical and the digital realm.
Prerequisites / Notice	Enrolment on agreement with the lecturer only.
063-0605-00L	Structural Design II Only for Architecture MSc, Programme Regulations 2011.	2 credits	2V	J. Schwartz, P. Block
Abstract	Determination of internal forces and description of structural behaviour of mixed arches and cable structures, of truss systems, beams, slabs, panels and frames using method of graphical statics as well as dimensioning of these structural systems. Structural behaviour of columns. Discussion of reference buildings and illustration of interplay of structural system and architectural intention.
Learning objective	Awareness of the most important structural systems. Understanding of the interplay of load and form. Estimation of the inner forces and dimensioning of elements.
Content	Determination of internal forces and description of structural behaviour of mixed arches and cable structures, of truss systems, beams, slabs, panels and frames using method of graphical statics as well as dimensioning of these structural systems. Structural behaviour of columns. Discussion of reference buildings and illustration of interplay of structural system and architectural intention.
Lecture notes	on eQuilibrium "Skript Tragwerksentwurf I/II" http://www.block.arch.ethz.ch/eq/course/4?lang=en A printed version can be bought at the chair of Structural Design Prof. Schwartz for sFr. 55.-.
Literature	"Faustformel Tragwerksentwurf" (Philippe Block, Christoph Gengangel, Stefan Peters, DVA Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt 2013, ISBN: 978-3-421-03904-0) Weiteres Lernmaterial: "Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures" (Edward Allen, Waclaw Zalewski, October 2009, ISBN: 978-0-470-17465-4) "The art of structures, Introduction to the functioning of structures in architecture" (Aurelio Muttoni, EPFL Press, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0415610292, ISBN-10: 041561029X)