063-0815-20L ACTION! Empowering the Real City (Thesis Elective)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | H. Klumpner |
| Periodicity | every semester recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | In relation to the elective course "ACTION!" students will have the possibility to extend their research into the behaviours and components that make up the urban realm. A special focus on the processes and mechanisms of (in)formal urban forms and systems will characterise the research. Specific research goals tailored to individual interests will be discussed before proceeding. |
| Learning objective | The course will help frame an understanding of the forces shaping (in)formal settlements and the critical behaviours, requirements and practices of its inhabitants. It will also encourage the development of an analytical and critical position on the potential role of the architect to mediate a design process within broader socio-economic, political and ecologic systems. |
| Literature | The class material can be downloaded from the student-server. http://u-tt.arch.ethz.ch |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Maximum 30 students (working in groups of 3. Please note the course starts at 14:45 pm. |