The elective subject "New focal points of construction" investigates on the basis of contemporary architecture the complexe interaction of construction elements. The comparative analysis of built constructions serves as a basis for further development of future constructions. These semester will fokus on building with new timber constructions.
Learning objective
Target of the course is the understanding of the impacts of material, technology and construction to the architectural education of constructive points.The focus lies on the present state of technology and the current challenge of building.The conjunction to current constructive methods and basic conditions enables a critical evaluation of the constructive Status Quo within the contemporary producing architecture as well as a perspective to new constructive education.
Content
Course: 1. Introduction of current level of technique 2. Colloquium with guests of producing and processing companies. 3. Visit of construction site and factory
Excercise: Analysis and presentation in group of two of a building.
Prerequisites / Notice
The definitive registration takes place after attending the introductory event.
Performance assessment as a semester course