Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2024
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| 101-0588-01L | Re-/Source the Built Environment | W | 3 credits | 2S | G. Habert, M. Posani, E. Zea Escamilla | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course focuses on material choice and energy strategies to limit the environmental impact of construction sector. During the course, specific topics will be presented (construction technologies, environmental policies, social consequences of material use, etc.). The course aims to present sustainable options to tackle the global challenge we are facing and show that "it is not too late". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | After the lecture series, the students are aware of the main challenges for the production and use of building materials. They know the different technologies/propositions available, and environmental consequence of a choice. They understand in which conditions/context one resource/technology will be more appropriate than another | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | A general presentation of the global context allows to identify the objectives that as engineer, material scientist or architect needs to achieve to create a sustainable built environment. The course is then conducted as a serie of guest lectures focusing on one specific aspect to tackle this global challenge and show that "it is not too late". The lecture series is divided as follows: - General presentation - Notion of resource depletion, resilience, criticality, decoupling, etc. - Guest lectures covering different resources and proposing different option to build or maintain a sustainable built environment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | For each lecture slides will be provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture series will be conducted in English and is aimed at students of master's programs, particularly the departments ARCH, BAUG, ITET, MAVT, MTEC and USYS. No lecture will be given during Seminar week. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 063-0716-24L | CAAD III: Positions within Architecture  | W | 2 credits | 2V | L. Hovestadt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Information technologies for architects. Third, deepening part. Information technologies are today constituent part both for the architectural work and our built environment. Hardware and software are pervasive, inexpensive and easy to use. Conventional planning and building processes are accelerated and improved in the good case. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | In this course we ask the qualitative question about new attitudes and meanings on the new plateau. CAAD III treats deepened in a seminaristic manner a selected application on this new plateau. CAAD III begins with introductory lectures and closes off with individual elaborations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Information technologies for architects. Third, deepening part. Information technologies are today constituent part both for the architectural work and our built environment. Hardware and software are pervasive, inexpensive and easy to use. Conventional planning and building processes are accelerated and improved in the good case. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 063-0602-24L | Building Process: Economy ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: x.x.24, 10-11am, ONLINE Link will follow. | W | 2 credits | 2G | H. Reichel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The demonstration of economic considerations within the design and construction process of buildings is the main focus of the diploma elective subject. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | To grasp the coherences of costs, income and income return. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The specialization Bauprozess: Economics is located at the interface between economics here considered as "economics", as well as an area of the social sciences and the built space. With increasing scale, the students are made aware of the economic constraints and opportunities that influence our urbanity, from urban development and development to the individual building. In order to vividly illustrate the consequences of these economic and general social conditions, the focus is first drawn up at each scale level and explained the basic principle on the basis of an extreme manifestation, mostly from a metropolis in our world, or on the basis of a historical example. Afterwards, we return to the familiar scale of the city of Zurich and its agglomeration in order to examine the same mechanisms here. In each teaching module the relation to and the relevance for the profession of architects is discussed, which - following the claim of our professorship and the master lecture building process - are regarded as generalists with special knowledge also in economic areas, without being completely absorbed in these areas; without stopping to be an architect. Selection of lessons: 1. The economy of the city Based on the question of which reasons motivated the individual to concentrate selectively and move away from his agricultural livelihoods, the city is regarded as a new state of evolution that is structurally expressed in the silhouettes of our metropolises. Gradual attempts are being made to unmask the forces behind the visible economic activity, such as commuting times, pay gaps, land costs, rents, scarcity and returns. Using the example of the metropolitan region of Zurich, it is shown why urban development and construction activity have manifested themselves in a certain way in a specific region at a certain time. 2. Returns The different forms of returns as mediators between investment and income are worked out on the basis of a concrete project development and their influence on the project is shown or relativised. The concept of yield illustrates the relevance of the timeline in the planning and construction of a building. The economic consideration of a property and its division into construction and land costs, as well as the emergence of the latter from the expected returns, are discussed as well as the influence of movements in the interest markets on the project, as well as the conditions under which we architects , 3. costs Land, building and construction costs, as perhaps the most direct economic equivalent of architecture, are systematized using common methods and classified on the timeline of the planning and construction process. Cost types, determination, planning and control are addressed, and the most relevant factors influencing the construction costs are analyzed. 4. Project development This lecture is due to the increasing complexity, professionalization and, as a result, heteronomy of the planning and construction process. The attractiveness of investment in real assets - and here in the front line of real estate - that has been heightened by the financial crisis of 2008 and its aftermath has led to a long before adoption of valuation and management methods, as well as forms of organization from the financial sector to real estate project development , The changing role of the architect from generalist to specialist in many project constellations is critically explained and questioned. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | The presentation slides of the lectures are available on the MAP under the link https://map.arch.ethz.ch (book symbol at the top right). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: 9.2.22, 10-11h, ONLINE https://ethz.zoom.us/j/61932735301 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 063-0606-24L | Computational Structural Design II This course replaces the former course "Structural Design VI". | W | 3 credits | 3G | P. Block, L. Enrique Monzo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course teaches the design of shell structures using computational tools with a focus on graphic statics, computational form finding and computational geometry. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | After successfully completing the course, the students will be able to: 1. design, form find and analyze compression-only shell structures using Thrust Network Analysis and RhinoVAULT 3 (RV3). 2. develop their computational design and algorithmic thinking. 3. code basic Python scripts using GoogleColab Notebooks and GhPython. 4. use the COMPAS framework in Rhinoceros for processing computational geometry and materializing mesh data structures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The students will first learn about Thrust Network Analysis (TNA), a computational form-finding method for compression-only shell structures based on graphic statics. Using compas-RV3 (RhinoVAULT3), an interactive implementation of TNA for Rhinoceros software, the students will learn how to design and analyze funicular shell structures. After an introduction to the basics of Python programming, the students will learn how to use the COMPAS framework to delve into the mesh data structures that underlie computational shell structures. Finally, the students will develop different materialization strategies and test their designs under asymmetric point loads. This will enable them to evaluate the correctness of the forms initiating a cyclical design process between form finding and analysis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The Computational Structural Design II course delves further into the subjects introduced in Computational Structural Design I. Although it is not obligatory to enroll in CSDI before joining CSDII, we strongly recommend following the courses in sequential order for a more comprehensive understanding. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 063-0612-24L | Building Process III Does not take place this semester. ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: x.x.24 10-11am, ONLINE, link will follow | W | 2 credits | 2S | S. Menz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Analysing, reconstructing and discussing development, planning and accomplishment of elected examples of architecture. The particular aspects of the building process are set in relation to the final projects, resulting in a deeper and wider understanding for dependencies and reciprocal actions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Consolidation of the building process issue, with focus on its independencies and reciprocal actions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | https://map.arch.ethz.ch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Introduction: 25.2.22 Attendance obligatory! Active participation in the course is a prerequisite. ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: 9.2.22, 10-11h, ONLINE https://ethz.zoom.us/j/61932735301 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 063-0640-24L | Advanced Computational Design ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: x.x.24, 10-11 am, ONLINE link will follow | W | 3 credits | 3G | B. Dillenburger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this course we will discuss how strategies of Artificial Intelligence such as Machine Learning or Evolutionary Strategies can be used in the design process. Principal concepts of computational geometry for architecture will be connected with methods to automatically generate, evaluate and search for design solutions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students will understand programming basics, and will learn how to control geometry using code. They will learn to translate a design concept into an algorithmic approach - or vice versa - and will obtain an awareness of potentials and limitations of AI in the design phase. Students will deepen their knowledge in customizing existing CAD software such as Rhino using scripting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In this course we will discuss how concepts of Artificial Intelligence can be used in the design process. In tutorials and exercises, we will explore the use strategies such as Machine Learning or Evolutionary Strategies to turn the computer from a drawing instrument into an active partner in design, extending both the imagination and the intuition of the designer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Successful completion of the course "Structural Design VI" (063-0606-00L), "Design III" (052-0541/43/45) or "Das Digitale in der Architektur" (063-0610-00L) are recommended ITA Pool information event on the offered courses: 9.2.22, 10-11h, ONLINE https://ethz.zoom.us/j/61932735301 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 063-0608-24L | Computational Methods of Energy- and Climate Design ITA Pool Introduction Event Wednesday xx.x,2024, 10-11 am (online). | W | 3 credits | 2V | A. Schlüter, C. Waibel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course 'Energy- and Climate Systems III' introduces computational design and analysis methods and tools for climate responsive architectural design. Exercises throughout the semester allow applying new concepts learnt in exemplary architectural design tasks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | By the end of this course, students will be able to: • compare and assess passive and active design strategies for bioclimatic buildings • analyze environmental site characteristics for its climate and (solar) energy potentials • apply computational simulation tools to support performance-driven designs • translate design ideas into parametric models and into optimization problems • synthesize learnt content of the course in exemplary architectural design tasks, serving as a basis for the students’ future design studios and projects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Concepts of climate responsive design 2. Computational analysis methods - Climate and site analysis - Daylight, airflow and energy simulations - Energy supply systems optimization models (energy hub) 3. Computational methods for performance driven design - Parametric design - Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis - Single and multi-objective optimization 4. Exercises and walkthroughs 5. Invited expert speakers and panel discussion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | ITA Pool - information event on the courses offered at the institute ITA: tbd Room: tbd. Zoom link: tbd Requirements MSc Architecture: - Successfully completed the online blended learning course 'Climate responsive architecture with Hive' beforehand (Requirement) Recommendation MSc MIBS / Engineering: - Successfully completed the online blended learning course 'Climate responsive architecture with Hive' beforehand All students need to be capable of working with 'Rhinoceros 3D' & 'Grashopper' on 'Windows' or willing to acquire the necessary skills before or during the course. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 063-0670-00L | Coding Architecture II | W | 2 credits | 2G | G. Casas, F. Gramazio, J. Medina Ibañez | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | "Coding Architecture I-II" is a programming class for architects with particular focus on demystifying technology -both software & hardware- and exploring the programmability of our world through powerful methods of digital, computational, and algorithmic design. The spring semester is dedicated to programmability of the physical world, focusing on how to control machines, in particular, robots. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | 1. Understand concepts in programming and algorithmic thinking and their connection to machines. 2. Understand and apply powerful methods of digital, computational and algorithmic design. 3. Understand and apply simple ways to control machines. 4. Apply algorithmic thinking to create architectural designs. 5. Materialize ideas into the physical world. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Lectures, tutorials and exercises will focus on: * Advanced Python programming as a continuation of Coding Architecture I course. * Build up intermediate proficiency in programming using Python to control machines. * Programming using Python within the design environment. * Applications in architecture and digital fabrication. * Coding experience in Python IS required, either after having passed "Coding Architecture I" or demonstrable fluency in the language. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | It is required to have attended "Coding Architecture I" or have fluency in Python programming before attending this course. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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