Umweltprobleme haben stets einen menschlichen und damit einen kulturellen oder gesellschaftlich-historischen Faktor. Aufgabe der Naturwissenschaften ist es, ökologische Probleme zu erkennen und deren Ursachen zu erforschen. Die soziologische und kulturwissenschaftliche Herangehensweise, um die es in diesem Kurs geht, fragt hingegen nach kollektiven Verhaltensmustern, nach (alltags-)kulturellen Werten, nach Diskursen und Institutionen, um zu verstehen, wie Umweltprobleme durch menschliches Handeln und Verhalten zustande kommen. Wie kommt es zum Beispiel, dass trotz weiterhin wachsender CO2-Emissionen auch der Tourismus in ferne Weltregionen jährlich zunimmt? Wie entstehen - wider besseres Wissen - Ressourcen-Knappheiten? Warum werden Autos in unseren Breitengraden seit Jahren grösser, trotz Wissen um ihren Mehrverbrauch? Welche Rolle spielen Design und Ästhetik dabei? Aber wir fragen auch: Wie haben krasse Klima- und Umwelteinflüsse die Wertesysteme von Gesellschaften in der Vergangenheit verändert?

Im Kurs gehen wir solchen interdisziplinären Fragen anhand von Theorie-Auszügen, Forschungsbeiträgen und eigenen Beispielen nach, um schliesslich Herangehensweisen für eigene Fragestellungen zu entwickeln.

Learning Outcome (1) Kompetenz, kulturelle und gesellschaftliche Faktoren für ökologische Probleme zu erkennen und zu verstehen
Learning Outcome (2) Grundkenntnisse in qualitativen Analyseverfahren
Learning Outcome (3) Anwendung eines interdisziplinären Ansatzes auf das eigene Fachgebiet
Learning Outcome (4) Kompetenz, eigene Lösungsstrategien zu entwickeln (oft work arounds)

Online auf moodle

Teilleistung A: mündlicher Beitrag /Kurzpräsentation
Teilleistung B: Essay

Anwesenheitspflicht mindestens 80%

Benotung

Im Grundlagenstudio – Vom Objekt zum Raum werden Grundlagen des architektonischen Entwerfens vermittelt. Anhand von Analyse- und Entwurfsaufgaben werden architektonische und konstruktive Fragestellungen mit steigendem Komplexitätsgrad bearbeitet. Neben grundlegenden Kenntnissen von Elementen, Räumen und Programmen werden die Zusammenhänge von Material, Struktur und Form sowie der Bezug zum Menschen, seiner Wahrnehmung und seiner Bedürfnisse mit einem Fokus auf die Suffizienz thematisiert.

Angeleitete Projektarbeit im Entwurfsstudio.
Eine Seminarwoche zum Projektschwerpunkt ist integrativer Bestandteil des Entwurfsstudios.

Eine Liste mit Literaturempfehlungen wird in der Lehrveranstaltung bekannt gegeben und laufend aktualisiert.

Minimum 75% Anwesenheitspflicht, kontinuierliche Abgaben, Zwischen- und Abschlusspräsentation.
Die Abschlussnote errechnet sich nach der Notengewichtung folgender Komponenten: Entwurfsprojekt (80%) und Schlusspräsentation (20%).

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Built Heritage & Upcycling Unit:
Whenever there was a shortage of building materials in history, creativity was called for and a circular approach was often the answer. In the 16th century, the Frenchman Philibert de l'Orme invented a new construction method, known as "à petit bois", in which large roof surfaces were built from small pieces of wood. Instead of comprehensive designs, his architectural work was characterized by adapting, integrating and building on. We examine de l'Orme's circular approaches using the example of the roof truss of the Caserne Rochambeau in Mont-Dauphin (F). Could this method be one of the earliest concepts for planned circular building solutions?

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

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.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, regular meetings with instructors, continuous assessment, portfolio and final review.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

Group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions.

This optional module, allows for various kinds of research studies in collaboration with planned or ongoing research projects. It is closely linked to the five units of the School of Architecture and is undertaken individually or in small teams of students. Supervision consists of guiding students towards clear results in a particular area of research. The research project is reviewed before a panel of experts from the supervising research unit.

Sustainable Design Unit:
Research in Sustainable Architecture - Focus on Sustainability.
What is sustainable and what is not?
This elective module invites participants to engage in an in-depth examination of sustainable building practices within the Alpine Rhine Valley. In alignment with ongoing research initiatives at the LSA, the module is dedicated to the development of a comprehensive catalogue of themes pertinent to sustainable construction. Through a rigorous comparative analysis of building certifications and broader sustainability frameworks, participants will investigate how these themes can inform and advance sustainable architectural practices in the region. This module offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic discourse on sustainability and shape the future of building practices. Participants in this module will play a pivotal role in synthesizing an extensive overview of contemporary sustainability topics and translating these insights into a structured matrix for all relevant stakeholders in architecture and the construction industry. Beyond the analysis and research of these topics, the primary tasks will involve the integration of findings into the overarching matrix. This project is tailored for students with interests spanning technical and economic dimensions, as well as ethical and philosophical considerations. At the outset of the project, the scope of each participant's work will be customized according to their knowledge base and areas of interest during the initial meeting session.
Don't miss the chance to shape the future of sustainable building.

Research or design studies defined by research units and under the guidance of mentors, usually closely related to current research projects, developed individually or in groups. The offers of the research semester vary each semester depending on the units and are coordinated with the academic director of the Master's degree programme.

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.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment and regular meetings with instructors.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following com-ponents: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor; group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions;

Start, final submission and presentation can be individually
defined with the respective tutors.

Registration via the intranet of the University of Liechtenstein is not binding and is only valid in combination with the written consent of the respective unit. This applies to all Individual Electives in the Master's degree programme in Architecture.

This seminar is designed for students to autonomously develop a written seminar paper on an academic problem in finance. Each student selects a topic, conducts in-depth research, and writes an individual paper. The course culminates in students presenting their findings at the end of the semester. The specific content is dependent on the chosen topics and the course framework.
Key topics covered are:

• Autonomous seminar paper development
• Individual research projects
• Academic problem-solving in finance
• Presentation of research findings
• Application of first-semester research methods

• Seminar and discussion

After successful completion of the course, students will
Professional competence

• apply skills to autonomously conduct an in-depth academic project in finance.

Methodological competence

• develop and enhance academic writing skills.
• structure and articulate arguments effectively.

Social competence

• manage working on an academic problem independently.
• apply research methods learned in the first semester.

Personal competence

• enhance academic communication skills.
• develop confidence in presenting research findings.

Technological competence

• utilize digital tools for research and writing.
• apply presentation software effectively.

• Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Seminar paper (70%), Presentation (30%); Attendance is mandatory (80%)

The Advanced Studio - Built Heritage & Upcycling focuses on design, based on the principles of repair, reuse and circularity. Buildings are seen as material banks and repositories of knowledge for the time of their function and form. Using existing material sources and building stock as well as exemplary references, material resources and typologies are recognised and explored. The creative merging of existing buildings, inventories and new typology is a central part of the design method. The idea of a concise architectural work as a repaired or newly assembled and inhabited warehouse of building elements, characterised by tectonic clarity and great atmospheric density, is the studio's goal.

Guided project work in the design studio. A seminar week focussing on the studio topic is an integral part of the design studio.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

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.

BSc AR 24: Successful completion of all four foundation studios (Grundlagenstudios)
MSc AR 24: none

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, continuous assessment, midterm and final reviews.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: design project (80%) and final presentation (20%).

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Urban Design & Spatial Development Unit:
We are happy to support your independent study projects that use our methods and approaches to pursue relevant urban and spatial development issues and to help you find your own research questions. We can offer topics for independent studies related to our research areas in the Alpine Rhine Valley and beyond.
Then get in touch with us. We look forward to working with you!

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

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.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, regular meetings with instructors, continuous assessment, portfolio and final review.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

Group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions

For registration and enrolment, please get in touch with Michael Wagner directly: michael.wagner@uni.li (or any member of the unit)

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Urbanism, Architecture & Society:
Do you like writing, or want to gain more experience scientific writing?
Are you interested in learning about and applying methods of urban research?
Want some credit points for that?
Urbanism, Architecture & Society Unit (UASU) is happy to support independent study projects utilizing our methods and approaches, either (1) pursuing questions relevant to our group, or (2) supporting you in finding your own research questions. We can provide topics for independent study related to our research areas in the Alpine Rhine Valley, as well as various locations across the Global South.
We also encourage aligning independent study projects with our other concurrent courses including: Raum & Gesellschaft, Studio Jozi, Urban Theory, Planning & Places, Architectural Theory, or Pro Bono.

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

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.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, regular meetings with instructors, continuous assessment, portfolio and final review.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

Group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions

For registration and enrolment, please get in touch with Lindsay Howe directly: lindsay.howe@uni.li (or any member of the unit)

This optional module allows for various kinds of research studies. It is closely connected to the five units of the Liechtenstein School of Architecture and is usually part of ongoing research projects. The supervision consists of directing the students towards clear results within a given field of research. The individual study is reviewed within the respective unit.

Urbanism, Architecture & Society Unit:
Do you like writing, or want to gain more experience scientific writing?
Are you interested in learning about and applying methods of urban research?Want some credit points for that?

Urbanism, Architecture & Society Unit (UASU) is happy to support independent study projects utilizing our methods and approaches, either (1) pursuing questions relevant to our group, or (2) supporting you in finding your own research questions. We can provide topics for independent study related to our research areas in the Alpine Rhine Valley, as well as various locations across the Global South.
We also encourage aligning independent study projects with our other concurrent courses including: Raum & Gesellschaft, Studio Jozi, Urban Theory, Planning & Places, Architectural Theory, or Pro Bono.

Self-defined design or research studies, developed individually or in groups agreed upon with research units and under the guidance of mentors. The size of the module is determined by the respective unit.

After successful completion of the course, students will be able to

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.

Minimum 75% compulsory attendance, regular meetings with instructors, continuous assessment, portfolio and final review.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: final submission (80%) and oral presentation (20%).

Individual appointments will be set with the tutor.

Group projects are also possible, as well as group work with individual submissions

For registration and enrolment, please get in touch with Lindsay Howe directly: lindsay.howe@uni.li (or any member of the unit)