Construction Cultures
Construction Cultures
Study Programmes
Masterstudiengang Architektur (MSc AR 19)
(01.09.2019)
Masterstudiengang Architektur (MSc AR 24)
(01.09.2024)
Project Description
Construction Cultures covers and compares specific building cultures around the world. It includes the development of building forms and building types against an architectural, cultural-geographical and socio-political background. It defines parameters forming a building culture, provides a historical overview and identifies definitions
of construction cultures and their role in contributing to the formation of identities.
of construction cultures and their role in contributing to the formation of identities.
Teaching Method
The seminar involves interactive lectures with exercises to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical design and analysis skills.
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of the seminar, students will be able to
Literature
Relevant reading will be made available at the beginning of the course. A list of recommended literature will be announced in the course and updated on an ongoing basis.
Assessment Methods
Minimum 75% compulsory attendance and continuous assessment.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (60%), seminar exercises (20%) and oral presentation (20%).
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (60%), seminar exercises (20%) and oral presentation (20%).