Teresa Galí-Izard: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Name | Prof. Teresa Galí-Izard |
| Field | Landscape Architecture |
| Address | Professur Landschaftsarchitektur ETH Zürich, ONA J 25 Neunbrunnenstr. 50 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| gali-izard@arch.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Architecture |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
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| 052-0151-24L | Seminar Week Autumn Semester 2024   | 2 credits | 3S | T. Galí-Izard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The interdisciplinary team of Boulouki in collaboration with the Cyclades Ephorate of Antiquities and the French School of Athens is restoring one of the surviving vernacular farmhouses of Delos, the the so-called “House” or “Village of Markos”. The restoration will make use of traditional materials and practices, launching the project with a hands-on workshop during seminar week. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goal of this hands-on involvement will be to uncover and map the unexpected entanglements of ancient, vernacular, and modern forms of knowledge embedded in this rural complex. Through this study, the workshop will seek to draw lessons on the sustainable coexistence with the landscape and propose solutions for the management of water, energy, and waste of the restored farmhouse. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The workshop will take place in Delos and will include a wide range of activities: During the mornings we will work in situ in the house of Markos, doing preliminary restoration and maintenance works. These will include cleaning of the buildings, stabilization and reinforcement of their masonry, documentation and classification of the different material elements and architectural components incorporated into this agricultural complex. The second half of the day will include tours of the island, discussions with local residents and experts, lectures on various themes (architecture and construction, archaeology, history, anthropology, as well as experiential narratives), and design sessions focused on the future of the house of Markos. Through these different activities, we will uncover aspects of the implicit (adelos) knowledge that is embedded in the landscape and we will use it to think about scenarios for the sustainable future of the restored farmhouse. Preparatory works: Through the preliminary work that will precede the restoration, the workshop will undertake a thorough examination of the ruined buildings, with the aim of uncovering the knowledge embedded within: We will retrieve information about the building practices of local farmers and reconstruct their guiding principles. We will investigate the materials, techniques, and building standards used in construction, while also exploring how these are connected to the management of the island landscape of Delos. Finally, we will examine the 'symbiotic' relationship between vernacular architecture and ancient ruins in terms of material, formal, and technical continuity. Visits, walks, presentations: This hands-on exploration will be complemented by visits and tours of the landscape surrounding the farmhouse and the neighboring "House of the Fourni”, the archaeological site and museum of Delos, as well as other ruined farmhouses on the island and nearby Rineia. These tours will be led by former and present residents of Delos, local craftspeople, as well as researchers with expertise in the field of Delos. Combined with outdoor lectures and discussions, these tours will help us understand the complex relationships developed by the rural populations of these islands with the remnants of the ancient urban civilizations, and will encourage the development of new understandings of the Cycladic island landscape and the heritage of the Mykonos-Rineia-Delos island complex. Afternoon design sessions: Through drawings, sketches, diagrams, texts, and photographs and all kinds of recording and representation media, the workshop will address the question of infrastructure and facilities of the restored farmhouse in innovative ways. By approaching the knowledge systems of these local cultures—both ancient urban and vernacular—we will trace contemporary solutions for managing water, energy, and waste in the restored agricultural complex. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing an approach that goes beyond strictly technical considerations. Following lessons from vernacular knowledge systems, we will examine “the village of Markos” in a holistic manner, integrating technical functions, practical uses, and artistic or symbolic engagements with the landscape. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students of the Master in Landscape Architecture will be given preference for participation in this seminar week. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 061-0101-00L | Climate / Water / Soil | 2 credits | 3G | H. Joos, R. Kretzschmar, P. Molnar, A. Carminati, S. Dötterl, M. G. Fellin, A. Frossard, T. Galí-Izard, N. Gruber, J. P. Leitão Correia , V. Picotti, J. Riboldi, C. Steger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Lectures, exercises and excursions serve as an introduction to atmospheric sciences, soil science and hydrology. Students gain a broad vision of the cutting edge topics that are being researched and studied at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH, Eawag, WSL a.o. This will be the base for a future dialog between the field of landscape architecture and the field of sciences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students acquire basic knowledge in atmospheric sciences, hydrology and soil science: - Understanding basic chemical and physical processes in the atmosphere that influence weather and climate - Fundamentals about the classification of soils, soil-forming processes, physical and chemical soil properties, soil biology and ecology, soil degradation and protection - Knowledge of water balance, principles of integral water management and climatic factors in the field of hydrology Students develop an understanding of the relevance of these topics in the field of landscape architecture. Temporal and physical scale, research methods, units of measurement, lexicon, modes of representation and critical literature form the framework for the joint discourse. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The course unit consists of the three courses "Climate", "Soil" and "Water", which are organized in modules. Module 1 “Climate”, 23–27.09.2024 - Atmospheric dynamics: weather conditions, precipitation formation, weather forecast - Carbon Cycle: atmospheric CO2 concentrations and its interaction with the physical climate system - Land-climate dynamics: interaction between the land surface and the climate system - Hydrology and water cycle: extreme precipitation, influence of climate change on the cryosphere - Introduction to geology: formation of rocks, geologic times, structural geology Module 2 “Soil”, 30.09.–04.10.24 - Introduction to soils: definition, function, formation, classification and mapping - Soil physics: soil texture, soil structure, soil water potentials, hydraulic conductivity - Soil chemistry and fertility: clay minerals and oxides, cation exange capacity, soil pH, essential plant nutrients - Soil biology and ecology: soil fauna and microflora, fungi, bacteria, food web, organic matter - Soil degradation and threats to soil resources: erosion, compactation, sealing, contamination, salinization Module 3 “Water”, 11.11.–15.11.2024 Basics: - Water supply: water balance, groundwater, water quality (water protection) - River restoration - Flooding, evapotranspiration/cooling of landscapes - Hydropower (everything is managed - lake levels, water flows, pumping) - hydrology in the anthropocene - Water management and storage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | The course material includes a reading list. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The courses "Climate", "Water" and "Soil" are organized with the Fundamental Studio I as joint one-week modules. The weekly schedules will be provided with the course materials. Module 1 "Climate", 23.–27.09.2024 Module 2 "Soil", 30.09.–04.10.24 Module 3 "Water", 11–15.11.2024 - The courses are held in English - The written session examination covers all three courses "Climate", "Soil" and "Water". | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 061-0103-00L | Plant Ecology | 2 credits | 3G | T. Galí-Izard, G. Chomicki, A. Gessler, M. Lévesque, J. Luster, C. A. Medina Novoa, A. Rudow, V. Vitali, T. M. Wohlgemuth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course introduces plant ecology. Through lectures, exercises and excursions, students will gain a broad vision of the cutting edge topics that are being researched and studied at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH and WSL. This will be the base for a future dialog between the field of landscape architecture and the field of sciences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students acquire basic knowledge in plant ecology focusing in its application in the field of landscape architecture. Temporal and physical scale, research methods, units of measurement, lexicon, modes of representation and critical literature form the framework for the joint discourse. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The fundamental course “Plant Ecology” is an introduction to the field of living systems, starting with the history of ecology, followed by an introduction to plant physiology. The course will also introduce students to the specifics of the rhizosphere, disturbance ecology and forests. Lastly, the course will focus on the specifics of tree structure and function. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Course material will be provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | The course material includes a reading list. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The fundamental course is organized with the Fundamental Studio I as a joint two-week module. The weekly schedule is provided with the course documents. Module 5 "Plant Ecology", 28.10.–08.11.2024 The course is held in English. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 061-0107-00L | Materials and Construction I | 2 credits | 3G | T. Galí-Izard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Focused on ground materiality, this course explores constructed potentials of working with biotic and abiotic materials, and techniques for modifying ground conditions. The shape and properties of the ground are fundamental for water movement, vegetative growth and microclimatic conditions on site. Learning the mechanisms for transforming earth’s surface opens up site-based design possibilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students learn comprehensive skills for reading and modifying topography, soil and water, and for working with material life-cycles, behaviors and qualities to define new potentials for the constructed ground. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Through a series of lectures, short exercises and on-site fieldwork, this course teaches the fundamental techniques of land, water and substrate manipulation, focusing on earthwork, drainage, soil and material properties. During the two-week module, students learn analog and digital grading techniques in Rhino and Grasshopper, and experiment with techniques for working with hybrid materials. The fundamental course Materials and Construction I (14-18 October and 18-22 November 2024) is closely linked to the Foundation Studio I course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | A course reader is provided during the course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Relevant literature is included in the reader. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course is aimed exclusively at the students of the master's program in landscape architecture. The detailed course schedule is provided at the beginning of the semester and is included in the reader. Course dates: 8:45 - 11:30: 14.10; 15.10; 16.10; 17.10; 18.11; 19.11; 20.11; 21.11 8:45 - 12:30: 18.10; 22.11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 061-0141-24L | Foundation Studio I | 14 credits | 26U | T. Galí-Izard, C. L. Turett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course introduces a design methodology for landscape architecture that emphasizes the design of living systems and dynamic landscape processes in dialogue with the environmental sciences. With a focus on translating and synthesizing scientific information through rigorous drawing and critically engaging with the primary matter of landscapes, this course teaches core tools of the discipline. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This design studio builds on a series of precise exercises that translate and synthesize the scientific information learned in the linked fundamental module courses required by the MScLA program. Through these exercises, students acquire essential analytical and methodological skills to support design in the field of Landscape Architecture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The Foundation Studio I in the autumn semester 2024 focuses on the Klausenpass, a high mountain pass connecting the Swiss cantons of Uri and Glarus. Throughout the semester students translate the particular conditions of this peripheral and often extreme landscape, rigorously drawing local climatic, geologic, hydrological, pedological and vegetative processes, and situating these systems in a larger context. Working with this method of translation, students make design proposals that respond to the unique material and ecological potentials of the pass. Course desk crits, pin-ups, site visits and reviews are generally scheduled in the afternoon, and are linked to the content covered in the lectures and other theoretical inputs from the morning fundamental course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | The reader is handed out during the first week of the semester. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Relevant literature is included in the reader | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Final Critique: 17.12.2024 The weekly schedule is published at the beginning of the semester and is included in the reader. Classes and critiques are held in English. No course 21th-25th of October 2024 (seminar week). 8:50 - 11:30: 18.09; 19.09; 23.09; 13.11; 15.11; 25.11; 26.11; 27.11; 28.11; 02.12; 03.12; 04.12; 05.12; 09.12; 10.12; 11.12; 12.12; 17.12 8:50 - 12:30: 20.09; 04.10; 01.11; 29.11; 06.12; 13.12 15:45 - 18:30: 17.09; 24.09; 01.10; 29.10; 05.11; 12.11; 19.11; 26.11 12:45 - 18:30: 18.09; 23.09; 25.09; 30.09; 02.10; 14.10; 16.10; 17.10; 28.10; 30.10; 06.11; 11.11; 13.11; 18.11; 20.11; 21.11; 25.11; 27.11; 02.12; 03.12; 04.12; 09.12; 10.12; 11.12; 17.12 12:45 - 16:30: 19.09; 07.11 13:45 - 17:30: 04.10; 28.11; 06.12; 13.12 12:45 - 17:30: 15.11; 05.12; 12.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 061-0153-00L | Internship Report Does not take place this semester. | 2 credits | 4P | T. Galí-Izard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Part of the course is a six-month internship in the field of landscape architecture. The internship should include as many work phases as possible in the work of a landscape architect. The students prepare an internship report in which they describe the various internship activities in detail and reflect on the learning success. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The internship report should cover as many work phases as possible in the work of a landscape architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Part of the course is a six-month internship in the field of landscape architecture. The internship should include as many work phases as possible in the work of a landscape architect. The students prepare an internship report in which they describe the various internship activities in detail and reflect on the learning success. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Internship report (of 6 months, within the field of landscape architecture). The report can be written in German or English language. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 064-0017-24L | More-Than Methodologies: Explorations in Landscape and Urban Research | 2 credits | 2K | T. Galí-Izard, N. Tümerdem Medaric | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This seminar explores innovative methodologies in landscape and urban research, aiming to transcend disciplinary boundaries by focusing on mobile, embodied, participatory, and artistic approaches. The "more-than" concept reflects our commitment to expanding and critically examining these methodologies as we address complex, contested issues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | This seminar explores innovative and qualitative methodologies that go beyond traditional approaches in landscape and urban research. By emphasizing mobile, embodied, participatory, and artistic methods, we transcend disciplinary boundaries and tackle pressing themes such as pluriversal contact zones, more-than-human landscapes, and critical plant studies. The "more-than" in the course title reflects our commitment to exploring and expanding emergent methodologies, while also questioning and troubling them as we engage with complex, contested, and multi-layered issues. The ultimate objective is for participants to delve into these pioneering methodologies and themes, contextualize them through key texts, and develop their own unique research approaches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Each seminar session will start with an introduction to the selected methodological theme. This will be followed by a presentation from a guest lecturer who is an expert in the topic. The session will conclude with a discussion round, where volunteering doctoral candidates will serve as respondents. The format may vary depending on the specific methodology being explored. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | 20.09. Introduction: More-than Methodologies | Nazlı Tümerdem 27.09. A Walking Seminar: Engaging with Pluriversal Contact Zones | Jonas Landolt & Flurina Gradin 04.10. Landscape Methods: From Within and from Without | Nicole de Lalouviere 11.10. Atmospheric Methods and Liveliness of Knowledge: Research as Animating Worlds | Karolina Sobecka 18.10. Journeys in Researching Otherwise | Nitin Bathla 01.11. Designing as Worlding: Multimodal Explorations into the Ecocene | Aylin Tschoepe 08.11. On Plant Intelligence | Yvonne Volkart 15.11. Imagistic Outgrowths: Disturbing the Poetics and Conventions of Ethnography via Photography | Lindsay Vogt 22.11. Participations, Partners, and Play in Urban Anthropological Research | Maren Larsen 29.11. Research as Collective Action | Santiago del Hierro 06.12. TBC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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