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.

The Master's Thesis is carried out by the student as part of an Advanced Studio and is supervised by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) as part of the design project. In addition to the actual design project, the Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of
three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's thesis regulations.

Mentored project work in 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.

Successful completion of 3 Advanced Studios in the Master´s degree programme.

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 (60%), final presentation (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).

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)

The sustainable operation within a complex architectural or urban environment is critically analysed and applied. The Bachelor’s Thesis students take part in one of the Advanced Studios within the Bachelor´s degree programme. The thesis includes a developed hypothesis which is verified (or falsified) within the context of a design project.

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.

Successful completion of all four foundation studios and one Advanced Studio within the Bachelor's degree programme.

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 (60%), final presentation (20%) and thesis book (20%).

The Bachelor's Thesis comprises the design and production of the Bachelor's thesis book, in which the entire research and design process of the design project is documented. The formal aspects of the Bachelor's Thesis are described in the Bachelor's Thesis regulations. The thesis book can be written in German or English.

The Master's Thesis is carried out by the student as part of an Advanced Studio and is supervised by the unit. The thesis contains a developed hypothesis that is verified (or falsified) as part of the design project. In addition to the actual design project, the Master's thesis includes the design and production of the thesis book. This consists of
three parts: the documentation of the design project, a theoretical report and a technical report. The formal aspects of the thesis and the thesis book are described in the Master's thesis regulations.

Mentored project work in 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.

Successful completion of 3 Advanced Studios in the Master´s degree programme.

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 (60%), final presentation (10%) and thesis book (30%: 10% theoretical report, 10% technical report and 10% project documentation).

• Grundbegriffe
• Compliance-Kultur, Ethik, Werte, Integrität
• Abgrenzung zur Corporate Governance
• Compliance Risk Assessment und Reporting
• Compliance auf strategischer Ebene
• Compliance und Revision
• Organisation und Weisungswesen
• Cross-Border Compliance
• Betrugsprävention

Die Teilnehmenden lernen die Grundbegriffe der Corporate Compliance sowie die Abgrenzung zur Corporate Governance kennen. Ebenso werden Compliance auf strategischer Ebene, die Organisation und das Weisungswesen der Compliance in einem Unternehmen diskutiert. Darüber hinaus wird Compliance aus dem Blickfeld der Betrugsprävention näher durchleuchtet. Des Weiteren stellen Compliance und Revision sowie die Cross-Border-Compliance und Risk Assessment und Reporting einen
wichtigen Bereich des ersten Moduls dar.

Emerging IT Topics addresses recent technological trends and developments in research and business, so its content can be adapted quickly to the job market’s emerging needs. Accordingly, the course content changes from semester to semester.

• The course involves interactive lectures that integrate theoretical knowledge with analysis skills.Contemporary scientific publications from the fields of Information Systems and Management are discussed in class.

• After successful completion of the course, students will:Professional competencehave profound knowledge of current topics and recent technologies in ITbe able to assess the usefulness and potential applications of emerging IT technologiesbe current on recent scientific results on emerging IT topicsunderstand latest trends, opportunities, risks, and also regulationsbe familiar with and understand the key principles of emerging IT topics - Methodological competenceunderstand theories and models in the field of innovation and technology diffusionknow different tools, which help to plan and integrate emerging IT topics in organisationsbe able to identify potentials for improvement in organisations through the use of the applications and methods discussedapply the methods dealt with in the lecture to solve exercises - Social competencedevelop their social skills in solving small exercises and adapt these skills to optimise teamworklisten carefully to the lecturer and their fellow students and actively participate in the lecturesupport each other in lectures and self-study and help each other with questions - Personal competencetolerate the opinions of other students, even if they contradict the own understandingindependently and reliably take care of practicing the lecture contents (especially exercise sheets, slides and study of the provided literature) - Technological competencebe familiar with latest technologies in various IT areascan apply advanced web search to find and analyse trending IT topics

• Students are provided with the lecture slides and supplementary material (e.g., selected journal articles).

Presentation (50%), written exam (50%), attendance is mandatory (80%)