Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021
Architecture Bachelor | ||||||
Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2017) | ||||||
First Year Examinations | ||||||
Examination Block 1 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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052-0604-00L | Structural Design II | O | 2 credits | 3G | P. Block, J. Schwartz | |
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. | |||||
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 | 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" Link 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) | |||||
052-0704-00L | Sociology II | O | 2 credits | 2V | C. Schmid, I. Apostol, M. A. Glaser, L. B. Howe, M. Streule Ulloa Nieto | |
Abstract | Sociology II introduces current perspectives and methods on urban studies in the first and second part (Monika Streule and Lindsay Blair Howe). The third and fourth parts of the course discuss housing as social and cultural practice, and neighborhood life in the right to the city context (Marie Glaser and Ileana Apostol). | |||||
Objective | This series of lectures enables students to comprehend the built environment in its social context. It approaches the architectural profession from two different angles: macro-sociological and micro-sociological. | |||||
Content | In the first part, Sociology II focuses on current perspectives of analysis in urban studies. Theoretical approaches are presented with the help of concrete case studies. First, the postcolonial perspective in urban studies will be introduced, illustrated with examples of empirical research. This part concludes with an introduction into scientific research by presenting different methods in the analysis of urbanization processes in Mexico City, Tokyo and San Francisco (lecturer: Monika Streule). In the second part, transdisciplinary research initiatives and planning processes will be presented using examples from Sub-Saharan and East Africa (lecturer: Lindsay Blair Howe). In the third part, various models of housing are discussed (lecturer: Marie Glaser), and in the fourth part, urbanity and the quality of life in the neighborhood are placed in the right to the city context (lecturer: Ileana Apostol). | |||||
Lecture notes | No script - Information available at the following link: Link | |||||
Literature | Various texts, in addition to the lecture will be provided. | |||||
052-0902-00L | Building History II | O | 2 credits | 2V | S. Holzer | |
Abstract | History of building from the 15th to the early 20th century | |||||
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. | |||||
Examination Block 2 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
052-0804-00L | History and Theory in Architecture II | O | 2 credits | 2V + 2U | M. Delbeke, T. Avermaete, L. Stalder, P. Ursprung | |
Abstract | Introduction and overview of the history and theory of architecture from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century. (Prof. Dr. M. Delbeke) Introduction in the methods and instruments of the history of art and architecture. (Prof. Dr. M. Delbeke, Prof. Dr. L. Stalder, Prof. Dr. P. Ursprung, Prof. Dr. T. Avermaete) | |||||
Objective | Acquiring basic knowledge of the history of architecture and architectural theory, resp. of the methods and instruments of research into architecture. Being able to identify the main architectural issues and debates of the period and geography covered in the course. Acquiring the attitudes and tools to develop a historically informed reading of the built environment. Acquiring the tools to be able to draw on historical, theoretical and critical research to nourish one's architectural culture. | |||||
Content | The course History and Theory of Architecture II offers a chronological and thematic overview of the architecture and architectural theory produced in Europe from the 15th up to 19th century. Thematic lectures about key questions at play during the period will be combined with the in-depth analysis of historical buildings. Themes will cover the emergence and development of Vitruvian design theory and practice up to the 19th century, and related issues such as the emergence of the architect; the media of architectural design and practice (drawings, models, building materials); patterns and media of dissemination and influence (micro-architecture, imagery); building types (the palazzo and the villa); questions of beauty and ornament; questions of patronage (e.g. the Roman papacy); the relation of buildings to the city (e.g. the development of European capitals); attitudes towards history (origin myths, historicism); the question of the monument. The course Fundamentals of the History and Theory of Architecture II consists of different parts, each dealing with a particular area of research into the history of art and architecture (1) The historiography of architecture (M. Delbeke) (2) Architectural media (L. Stalder). (3) Architecture and art (P. Ursprung) (4) Urbanism and the Commons (T. Avermaete) | |||||
Literature | Literature and handouts will be provided over the course of the term. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | For the course History and Theory of Architecture II students will rely on assisted self study to acquire basic knowledge of the canonical history of architecture in Europe. | |||||
151-8002-00L | Building Physics I: Heat and Acoustics | O | 2 credits | 2V | J. Carmeliet, M. Ettlin | |
Abstract | Heat: Basics of stationary heat transport and application to the design building envelopes. Acoustics: Basics of noise protection and room acoustics | |||||
Objective | Heat: Goal is that students acquire the basic knowledge of stationary heat transport and are able to apply this knowledge for the design and performance analysis of energy efficient building envelope components. Students make simple exercises to practice this design process. Acoustics: The students acquire a basic knowledge in the following fields: description of sound, the human ear, properties of sound waves, propagation of sound, legal and planning basics, airborne sound insulation, structure-borne sound insulation, room acoustics. Students can make simple calculations to proof sound insulation and calculate the reverberation time of a room. | |||||
Content | ACOUSTICS: 1. Basics: description of sound, sound perception, properties of sound waves, propagation of sound. 2. architectural acoustics: legal and planning basics, noise protection, airborne sound insulation, structure-borne sound insulation. 3. room acoustics: Sound absorption, sound reflexion, reverberation, planning of room acoustics. | |||||
Lecture notes | The course lectures and material are available on the Website for download (MOODLE Link). | |||||
052-0702-00L | Urban Design II | O | 2 credits | 2V | M. Wagner | |
Abstract | The means and potentials in the field of urban planning and design are pointed out from different perspectives in order to shape the city in the sense of a future-proof and humane environment. To this end, the basic principles are explained and concrete methods of urban design are presented. | |||||
Objective | The goal is to provide students with a broad systemic basic knowledge, that enables them to synthesize and evaluate complex urban design and planning problems. | |||||
Content | The lecture series imparts basic knowledge in urban planning and design. Pressing questions and main topics of contemporary urban design practice and theory will be addressed. The focus is on illustrating the richness of relationships as well as the potential of the discipline and its handling in everyday urban planning and design practice. | |||||
Lecture notes | There is no script to the lecture series. The lectures are recorded on video and made available online on Link a few days after each lecture. | |||||
Literature | At the end of the year course a reader with secondary literature will be made available for download. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Further Informations: Link Live stream from the lecture hall: Link Live stream with chat: Link Recordings: Link | |||||
052-0606-00L | Mathematics and Programming II | O | 2 credits | 2V | L. Hovestadt | |
Abstract | An introduction to information technology for architects. It is not about the HOW, but rather about the WHAT, not about virtuosity when dealing with digital tools, but rather about understanding coding. Not about pragmatism, but rather about literacy. It forms the basis of digital architectonics, the art of joining, which needs to be cultivated with care, prudence and patience. | |||||
Objective | Normally, one would expect this course to teach students how to draw architecture while using computers. This course does not because digital architectural models are not drawn, but encoded. In the current discussion about building information models (BIM), we see how blocked the situation can become when one draws architecture digitally. Today, digital models are a tedious 'minefield' with hundreds of gigabytes of data of all kinds. A digital model as code, however, is lightweight, compact and fast – a sparkling crystal, like poetry. That is why coding is the focus of this course. More specifically, students learn to read code and to value thinking in code. Learning active coding goes beyond the time-frame and should not be forced upon people. Thanks to digital awareness, students can quickly learn a wide variety of software using help available in the Internet, and competently use it according to their personal preferences. The aim of the course is for the students to develop as architects and to grow a digital personality. Specific reference is made to the history of architecture in conjunction with mathematics and philosophy. The essential tool of the trade is the lambda calculus in the implementation of Mathematica. The information technology interconnection of all digital media will be presented: text, image, graphic, model, animation, film, audio and the corresponding software. Current issues will be discussed: Internet, Internet of things, cryptography, privacy, big data, machine intelligence, building information models, responsive cities, smart homes, robotics, energy and logistics. Current and historical modelling processes will be worked on. | |||||
Content | The Mechanics of Digital Introduction and overview on folding Calculus Text and numbers Lists and colours Pictures and films Cryptography and communication Rules and graphs Graphics and Animation 3D models Solid models Music and sound The Big Plenty Parsers Databases Machine intelligence Many images Many texts Many drawings Many models Smart buildings City and country On the Internet of Things A Digital Archaeology of Architecture The geometry of Euclid The architecture of the Greeks The arithmetic of Ptolemy The architecture of the middle ages The geometry of Descartes The architecture of the Renaissance The arithmetic of Lagrange The architecture of the Enlightenment The algebra of Boole The architecture of the classical period The theory of categories The architecture of the 20th century The Digital Architectural Model Architecture and poetry The perspective model The probabilistic model The crystal The hybrid The continuum The Oikos The model concept 1920 The model concept 1950 The model concept 1980 The model concept 2010 Brand and style |
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