Stefan Holzer: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Name	Prof. Dr. Stefan Holzer
Field	Building Research and Construction History
Address	Bauforschung u.Konstruktionsgesch. ETH Zürich, HIT H 43.2 Wolfgang-Pauli-Str. 27 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND
Telephone	+41 44 633 01 46
E-mail	holzer@arch.ethz.ch
Department	Architecture
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
051-1204-21L	Integrated Discipline Building Research and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Does not take place this semester.	3 credits	2U	S. Holzer
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 related disciplines (e.g. building structures, landscape architecture, history of art and architecture, monuments conservation etc.).
Learning objective	Deepen and widen the knowledge of the first years of study (e.g. building structures, landscape architecture, history of art and architecture, monuments conservation etc.)
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 of specialists from related disciplines (e.g. building structures, landscape architecture, history of art and architecture, monuments conservation etc.).
Prerequisites / Notice	The contents of the integrated discipline Building Research and Preservation of Cultural Heritage are defined in accordance to the subject of the respective lecturer.
052-0902-00L	Building History II	2 credits	2V	S. Holzer
Abstract	History of building from the 15th to the early 20th century
Learning objective	Participants are familiar with building history in centuries XV through XX
Content	History of building II covers: - the XVth century between late Gothic and early Renaissance - Renaissance in Europe - Baroque - neoclassical architecture - gothic revival - late XIXth century architecture - classical modernity
Lecture notes	Lecture notes permitting in-depth study of individuak topics are available. For the general preparation for the exams, the lecture slides are provided online. Lecture recordings will be provided on video.ethz.ch
Literature	Will be announced during the lectures.
063-0356-21L	Building Research and Constrcution History (Thesis Elective)	6 credits	13A	S. Holzer
Abstract	Within three elective courses the students need to fulfill an elective work (seminar work). Elective works serve the independent way of dealing with the contents of the according elective course.
Learning objective	Aim of this seminar work is to learn how to write a small thesis on a case study. This work should include a creative text, but also to obey certain rules, which turn a regular text into a scientific one.
Content	Please contact us well before to select a topic. You may suggest topics by yourself, or accept topics provided by us. General conditions include: - The seminar work is largely based on the in-situ analysis of a historical structure - The object must be accessible to the tutor (no objects outside Switzerland may be selected, with exceptions for objects in close vicinity of the border) - the object must reach a minimum level of historic interest (no studies of "grandma's house", no prepraratory work for you architectural office) - research in situ must be complemented by archival research and literature studies, and a written report has to be submitted alongside with the plans (no purely graphical submissions) Further information: https://holzer.arch.ethz.ch/en/education/wahlfacharbeiten.html
063-0902-00L	Historical Constructions This core course (ends with «00L») can only be passed once! Please check this before signing up.	2 credits	2V	S. Holzer
Abstract	The lecture on historical constructions deals with historical structures, building technology and mechanics. Each year, a different set of examples is selected.
Learning objective	The participants learn how to approach historical constructions. At the end of the lecture series, they have a basic understanding about the detailing, the effects caused by historic building processes, and the mechanical behaviour of historical buildings.
Content	In the spring term of 2021, we will cover: historical constructions based on the example of bridges - from Roman antiquity to early reinforced concrete - in timber, stone, iron, and concrete Individual topics include: - how bridge construction sites were selected and organized - how bridge piers could be built in water - how timber bridges were designed and built - how arch bridges were built and what the centerings looked like - how an arch works statically and how this influences arch bridge construction - how the iron truss conquered bridge building - how concrete evolved from rammed to reinforced in bridge building
Lecture notes	None, however, some lectures will be based on journal papers and other materials made accessible to participants.
063-0904-00L	Case Studies Construction History and Building Preservation (FS) Number of participants limited to 40. Each enrolment requires an uninterrupted visit throughout the semester. Cancellation (incl. deletion of enrolment) is permitted until Sunday 28.2.21, 24:00 h. This core course (ends with «00L») can only be passed once! Please check this before signing up.	4 credits	2G	S. Holzer
Abstract	Acquiring in-depth knowledge of construction history and building archeology by means of detailed study of selected historic monuments. The course will start with a multi-part classroom introduction, followed by field studies in small groups.
Learning objective	The participants will gain in-depth knowledge on the methodology of building archeology by means of the documentation and interpretation of real historic structures in on-site studies. These field studies will be embedded into a framework by accompanying archival and literature studies, leading to a training of the associated methods of analysis of historic written sources.
Content	We study historic constructions in German-speaking Switzerland (individual small groups, objects within 2 hrs public transport reach from ETH Hoenggerberg). Each group will be assigned an individual tutor (PhD student) who will be present on-site, on individual appointment. We will survey, document and analyze a historic construction, with particular attention to production traces, constructive detail and laod-carrying system. We will start with introductory classroom lectures and on-site teaching during the first third of the semester. This will be followed by individual investigations on site. Each group will be tutored as follows: 1) one on-site tutoring (several hours, individual groups) 2) tutoring at the institute, in small groups The final result has to be submitted before the final phase of the semester (drawings and written report). Due to the Covid situation, we will no longer organize a "final review" (normal operation may be resumed in autumn 2021) The detailed schedule of the case studies can be found here: http://www.holzer.arch.ethz.ch/en/education/case-studies.html Each enrolment obliges the student to visit all compulsory dates during the entire semester without interruption.
Lecture notes	Detailed instructions on on-site investigations, as well as manuscripts on the background, will be provided. It is mandatory to read them in due time!
Literature	Will be announced during the introductory lectures.
Prerequisites / Notice	Elementary knowledge of architectural history and construction. Deadline for deregistering: 24.2.2019, noon.
063-0954-21L	Subject Semester FS21 in the Field of Historic Building Research and Conservation (IDB, Prof Holzer) Only for Architecture MSc, Programme Regulations 2017. Enrolment only possible after consultation with the lecturer. A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies!	14 credits	29A	S. Holzer
Abstract	The subject semester includes the individual, independent processing of a specific task, whereby the relevance of the respective discipline is examined with regard to the specific architectural and design aspects of the task.
Learning objective	The subject semester includes the individual, independent processing of a specific task, whereby the relevance of the respective discipline is examined with regard to the specific architectural and design aspects of the task.
Content	The subject of the semester is defined by the chair and published on the website: https://holzer.arch.ethz.ch/en/education/Fachsemester.html
Prerequisites / Notice	A student can only register once for a "Fachsemester" during the Master studies! The requirements for this subject semester are interest in the material as well as experience with and knowledge of historical structures and the methods of building research. Ideally, the student has heard Prof. Holzer's lectures on construction history or does so during the semester. It is also beneficial to have attended the case studies exercise.