The design studio engages students with architecture as a responsible practice on a variety of scales applying a multitude of design- and research methods, preparing them for the demands of the broad field of architecture and planning. Architectural and urban design is practiced in the context of projects of varying complexity, ranging from constructive building details and structures, to devising groups of structures and entire settlements and habitats. Design projects are represented in drawings, models, images, and by using all other available media. Teamwork is conducted with particular attention to the internal organization and workings of the teams.

design studio, exercises, experiment, research, writing, visualising, modelling, presenting, case study, peer feedback

Professional competence

• Execute complex defined and self-defined projects of research, development or investigation and identify and implement relevant outcomes.
• Develop an architectural idea into a sustainable proposal, carefully taking into consideration the project's historical, theoretical, environmental (ecological), cultural, economic and social context.
• Communicate and articulate ideas and information fluently in English language and work comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms.
• Make formal presentations about specialist topics to informed and general/ community audiences.
• Exercise autonomy and initiative in carrying out set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time and physical resources in relation to set project briefs and self-directed programmes of study as an individual and a group member.
• Deal with complex ethical and professional issues.
• Show confidence in analysing case studies and the ability to infer principles and motivations.

Methodological competence

• Apply a variety of design- and research methods and visualisation techniques
• Have knowledge of scientific or artistic methods within an interdisciplinary context

Social competence

• Explain competently, discuss and critique own work through oral presentations, writing or visual communication
• Understand how to work with confidence in the complex organisational and community settings within which the applied methods and design processes are typically deployed.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, exercises, experiments, presentations etc

Personal competence

• Assess own work and put it into a historical, theoretical and social context.
• Gain confidence in own role and the persuasive and accountable manner in which it is expected to be performed.

Literature lists are issued and updated each semester

mid-term and final reviews, participation, minimum 75% mandatory presence

• Das Modul beschreibt ausgewählte Prinzipien und Methoden der Baukonstruktion und des Tragwerksentwurfs mit dem Verhalten und der Leistungsfähigkeit von Bauteilen und Tragwerkskomponenten als Schwerpunkt sowie Fragen der Nachhaltigkeit.
• Einführung in die Prinzipien, Theorien und die geschichtliche Entwicklung der Haustechnik. Analyse der Prinzipien die der Auswahl und dem Entwurf von Haustechniksystemen zugrunde liegen, ausgerichtet auf energie-effizientes integratives Entwerfen.

• Vorlesungen mit anschliessendem Übungsteil.
• Besichtigung von Baustellen und Bauwerken.

Aufbauend auf in den Modulen Bautechnik I und II erworbenen Kenntnissen steht im Zentrum die Schaffung ganzheitlicher Kenntnisse der Baukonstruktion, der Tragsysteme, der Materialwahl und der Erzeugung eines für den Menschen behaglichen Raumklimas sowie der Fähigkeit deren Zusammenführung in einem kohärenten Entwurfsprojekt, das architektonische Absichten zum Ausdruck bringt.
Ziel ist der Aufbau von Wissen über Baukonstruktion, Tragwerk, Klima- und Serviceintegration für komplexere und mehrgeschossige Gebäude sowie die Befähigung, dieses Wissen mit architektonischen Absichten zu verknüpfen.

Die Studierenden verfügen am Ende des Moduls über:

• Ganzheitliche Kenntnisse der bautechnischen Inhalte und Zusammenhänge von Gebäuden.
• Vertiefte Kenntnisse der Anforderungen an- und des Verhaltens von Gebäuden.
• Ein Bewusstsein der Möglichkeiten eines nachhaltigen Umgangs mit Ressourcen.
• Ganzheitliche Kenntnisse der Baukonstruktion, der Baustoffe, der Tragwerkslehre und der Erzeugung eines für den Menschen behaglichen Raumklimas sowie die Fähigkeit deren Zusammenführung in einem kohärenten Entwurfsprojekt, das architektonische Absichten zum Ausdruck bringt.
• Selbständigkeit, Initiative und Unabhängigkeit bei der Umsetzung von vorgegebenen Projektaufgaben.
• Die Fähigkeit Ideen, Informationen und eigene Projektarbeiten auf klare und präzise Weise in visueller, mündlicher und schriftlicher Form darzustellen und zu artikulieren.
• Die Fähigkeit, verschiedenen Zielgruppen komplexe Informationen mit verschiedenen Zielsetzungen mitzuteilen.
• Kritische Beurteilung von fachlich fundierten Aussagen zu bestimmten Problemen.

Die Prüfung der Lernergebnisse erfolgt separat in den einzelnen Lehrveranstaltungen (schriftliche Prüfungen, benotete Übungen oder Arbeiten).

Alle Lehrveranstaltungen des Moduls müssen mit einer genügenden Note bestanden werden
(Mindestnote 4.0).
Die Modulnote wird aus den gewichteten Teilnoten der einzelnen Lehrveranstaltungen errechnet:

Baukonstruktion 3 33%
Tragwerkslehre 3 33%
Haustechnik 1 33%

• Einführung in die Prinzipen des Bauens und Konstruierens sowie der dabei angewendeten Baustoffe und Arbeitsvorgänge im Hinblick auf den Entwurf eines einfachen Gebäudes.
• Auf ein ganzheitliches Verständnis ausgerichtete Grundlagen der Baukonstruktion und Baumaterialien, der Bauphysik (Wärmeschutz und Tauwasserbildung, Energiehaushalt eines Gebäudes) sowie der Statik (Kräfteverlauf, Stabilität).

• Vorlesungen mit anschliessendem Uebungsteil.
• Besichtigung von Baustellen und Bauwerken.

Im Zentrum steht die Schaffung grundlegender Kenntnisse der Prinzipen des Bauens und Konstruierens sowie der dabei angewendeten Baustoffe und Arbeitsvorgänge im Hinblick auf den Entwurf eines einfachen Gebäudes bei dem die Wahl der Konstruktion und der Baustoffe zur Qualität und zum Charakter des Projekts beiträgt.
Es sollen die notwendigen Kenntnisse erarbeitet werden um die Beschaffenheit eines für den Menschen behaglichen Innenraumklimas und deren Konsequenzen für den architektonischen Entwurf zu verstehen.
Die Studierenden werden dazu ermutigt Verantwortung für ihr Lernen zu tragen und die Fähigkeit zu erlangen sich in ihrem Studiengang zurechtzufinden und sich selbst zu organisieren.

Die Studierenden verfügen am Ende des Moduls über:

• Ein Bewusstsein der bautechnischen Inhalte und Zusammenhänge einfacher Gebäude.
• Grundlegende Kenntnisse der Anforderungen an- und des Verhaltens von Gebäuden.
• Ein Bewusstsein der Auswirkungen des Bauens auf Mensch und Umwelt.
• Grundlegende Kenntnisse der Baukonstruktion, der Baustoffe und der Statik sowie die Fähigkeit diese in kohärenten Entwurfsprojekten anzuwenden.
• Grundlegende Kenntnisse der Bautechnik um die Beschaffenheit eines für den Menschen behaglichen Innenraumklimas und deren Konsequenzen für den architektonischen Entwurf zu verstehen.
• Angemessene Fähigkeiten im Umgang mit Zeit- und physischen Ressourcen, in Bezug auf vorgegebene Projektaufgaben sowohl als Einzelperson als auch als Mitglied einer Gruppe.
• Die Fähigkeit Ideen, Informationen und eigene Projektarbeiten verständlich in visueller, mündlicher und schriftlicher Form darzustellen.
• Die Fähigkeit, ihren Kollegen und Lehrern komplexe Ideen in einer gut strukturierten und kohärenten Form mitzuteilen.
• Die Kompetenz die Disziplin betreffende Argumente, Informationen und Ideen vortragen und werten zu können.

Die Prüfung der Lernergebnisse erfolgt separat in den einzelnen Lehrveranstaltungen (schriftliche Prüfungen, benotete Übungen oder Arbeiten).

Alle Lehrveranstaltungen des Moduls müssen mit einer genügenden Note bestanden werden
(Mindestnote 4.0).
Die Modulnote wird aus den gewichteten Teilnoten der einzelnen Lehrveranstaltungen errechnet:

Baukonstruktion 1 33%
Tragwerkslehre 1 33%
Bauphysik 1 33%

• Approaches to theoretical topics of particular relevance to the semester through notional explanations, discussions and clarifications, and based on the reading of key texts from the sciences and the arts
• Historiographical discussion of the 'making of architectural history and theory'; notes on the making of history in architecture from various perspectives, such as political, economical, sociological, philosophical, and cultural.
• Introduction and construction of archives of perceptual impressions from the physical/neurological domain, and their interpretations through the cognitive sector through models, speculations and concepts, building on the primary biological developments.

Lectures, seminars.

The module Courses Design Theory I seeks to establish the theoretical foundations for the concentration Design Theory.
The topics for the first semester center on issues regarding the theoretical planning and construction of space proper considering notions such as typology, morphology and style; the discussion of the historical emergence of the concept of 'architectural' space as a product of social constructivist processes, considering the impact of ideological, political, and ecomical forces; an introduction to the fundamental aspects of processes of perception that enable occupants of architectural spaces to mentally construct a representation of these spaces.

The aim is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and intellectual instruments to approach the problems discussed in the design project studios.

At the end of the module each student should have the ability to demonstrate and/or work with:

• knowledge on the humanistic currents through the reading of selected literature
• An understanding of the history of architecture reinterpreted considering political, sociological, and economical aspects.
• An insight into the structure and the workings of the outer organs of perception and perception in general.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with other students for assignments, readings and protocols.
• The ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts comprehensibly in visual, oral and written forms.
• Present and evaluate arguments, information and ideas concerning the various fields discussed in this module, and the ability to integrate these aspects in their individual design thinking and work.

• The various assessment methods are discussed in the descriptions of the single courses.

All courses in the module have to be passed with a sufficient grade (minimum grade of 4.0).
The module grade will be determined from the weighted average of the single course grades.

• Architectural Theory 33%
• History of Architecture 1 33%
• Cognitive Science for Architects 1 33%

• Strategic, Dynamic and Tactical Asset Allocation
• Active Portfolio Management
• Asset Allocation, Investment Horizon and Risk Measurement
• Performance Measurement and Output Evaluation
• Discussion of the Methods of Individual Selected Journal Contributions
• Introduction to Life Insurance, Occupational Pensions and Pension Funds
• The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning
• Location Advantages in Liechtenstein for the Life Insurance and Pension Fund Market
• Selected Annually Changing Theoretical Questions on Wealth Management
• Role of Term Structure in Asset Allocation
• Relationship between the Real Economy and Financial Markets
• Currency Regimes and International Diversification Exchange Rate Risks in Asset Management Protection Management
• Resampling to address parameter uncertainty and time-horizon effects in portfolio management
• Planning and sequential decision making under uncertainty and Merton Framework
• Scenario representation and scenario optimization modelling in GAMS

Interactive lecture, exercises, seminar

After completion of the module, the students have at their disposal comprehensive and integrated knowledge of most core issues in wealth management and have a critical understanding of the majority of the utilised procedures and methods. They have at their command specialised knowledge of professional methods for processing data and illustrating it in a well-structured manner. They are able to show originality and creativity in the application of their knowledge and take into consideration scientific and ethical issues in the face of incomplete information. The students are able to communicate on the subject of wealth management with experts and laities and thus reflect and enlarge upon their knowledge and methods. andidates understand the fundamental difference between one-period and multi-period decision problems and how to model real-life optimization task. Those who have followed the course will be able to formulate and solve optimization problems in GAMS.

• Written examination with 90 minutes editing time (60%)
• Term paper (40%)

Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module

• Definition and forms of sustainable investments
• Legal framework of sustainable investments - advantages/disadvantages
• Sustainable market and performance overview with trends and outlook
• Introduction to the worlds of real estate and property development, investment, finance, marketing and management
• Familiarity with the conceptual frameworks, practical tools and language
• Definition of real estate is an important asset
• Introduction to Life Insurance, Occupational Pensions and Pension Funds
• The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning
• Location Advantages in Liechtenstein for the Life Insurance and Pension Fund Market

Interactive lecture

After completion of the module, the students have at their disposal comprehensive and integrated knowledge of a core issues in alternative wealth management covering sustainable investments, real estate and private insurance structures and have a critical understanding of the majority of the utilised procedures and methods. They have at their command specialised knowledge of professional methods for measuring and identifying such investments. They are able to show originality and creativity in the application of their knowledge and take into consideration scientific and ethical issues in the face of incomplete information. The students are able to communicate on the subject of sustainable wealth management with experts and laity and thus reflect and enlarge upon their knowledge and methods.

• Written examination with 90 minutes editing time (70%)
• Presentation (30%)
• Obligatory class participation

Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module

• National, International and European Company Law in the Private Banking industry
• National, International and European Taxation of Asset Structures and of Financial
• Instruments in the Private Banking industry
• Critical Observation of Competitors
• Strategic Concepts and their Application
• Dealing with Bank-Specific Controlling Instruments and Information Media
• Result Effect of Risks, Structuring of Conditions, Balance Sheet Structure, Market Interest
• Methods, Capital Resources Requirement and Differing Economic Scenarios

Interactive lecture, exercises

After completion of the module, the students have at their disposal comprehensive and integrated knowledge of most core issues in International Company Law and International Taxation of Asset Structures and of Financial Instruments and have a critical understanding of the majority of the utilised procedures and methods. Furthermore, they have a solid knowledge about the current trends and developments in the Private Banking industry. Students are able to utilize taxation instruments in the field of Private Banking. They have at their command specialised knowledge of professional methods for processing data and illustrating it in a well-structured manner. They are able to show originality and creativity in the application of their knowledge and take into consideration scientific and ethical issues in the face of incomplete information. The students are able to communicate on the subject of International Company Law and International Taxation with experts and laity and thus reflect and enlarge upon their knowledge and methods.

• Written examination with 120 minutes editing time (80%)
• Presentation (10%)
• Assignment (10%)
• Obligatory class participation

Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module

• Recognising problems and analysing various topics in the area of financial services
• Handling ambitious practical problems in financial services like consulting projects and real portfolio management
• Developing customer-specific solutions
• Communicating with project client
• Presenting the final project report
• Working in a team in a project-oriented manner
• Mastering a portfolio under the supervision of a portfolio manager
• Working up all relevant information and data for portfolio management
• Structuring the strategic and tactical asset allocation
• Deciding on security selection

Seminar

After completion of the module, the students have at their disposal practical experiences in handling a consulting project in the area of banking and finance. In the course of the assignment, they utilize a range of advanced procedures and techniques incorporated in the discipline and apply theoretical insights to practical solutions, so that they are directly prepared for their professional life. Students develop original and creative answers for topics and problems and are able to evaluate the situation even without complete information. They are able to reflect and enlarge their knowledge and capabilities. In addition, they master professional project assignment and presentation techniques and are trained to function in a team. They are also able to assume responsibility within the team and to coordinate team assignments while taking into account the interest of the business.

• Assignment (depending on the project an additional presentation may apply) (100%)

Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module

• Identification of a research problem and development of a research question
• Thematically formulating a problem and developing a solution through application of scientific methods
• Independence in handling a research problem determined in the course of an assessment. Discussion with the advisor about methodological and content issues in solving a research topic.
• Completion of a comprehensive assignment where the students deal with a theoretical or practice-oriented problem in their area of specialisation by drawing on scientific work methods.
• Mid-term report about the current stage of the progress during the Colloquium.
• Completion of presentation documentation on a research problem within their specialised area.
• Defense of the elaborated research topic and in-depth discussion with the examination board.

• After completion of the module, the students have acquired a detailed knowledge and a critical understanding of their research topic.

• They have at their disposal specialised knowledge of methods and procedures for processing data and explaining it in a structured manner. They exhibit originality and creativity in the application of their knowledge.

• The students complete research and development projects, applying specialised research methods, survey and development techniques by drawing on their previously acquired skills.

• Additionally, they present the significant findings of their project to academic and real economy specialists, thereby utilising various communication methods in order to illustrate complex data on a scientific level.

• Upon positive evaluation of the thesis module the Master's degree is awarded to the candidate.

• Colloquium presentation (attendance obligatory)
• Evaluation of the written thesis paper
• Presentation and defense in front of the examination board

Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module

• Profitability Analysis
• Planning and Monitoring of Target Figures in Profitability Management
• Introduction to Risk Management
• Change in Interest Rates Risk Management
• Credit Risk Management
• Application of Strategy Concepts
• Simulation of Banking Business
• Dealing with Changing Framework Conditions

Interactive lecture, exercises, computer based business game

After completion of the module, participants recognise the characteristics and terminology of comprehensive banking management. They are able to apply the corresponding concepts in a target- and problem-oriented manner, to analyse the economic and political environment of a bank and to react appropriately to changes in framework conditions.

They are additionally able to apply their knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations and to deal with limited information.

They supply solutions on professional issues and manifest competence in dealing with competitors and colleagues.

• Written examination with 90 minutes editing time (70%)
• Assignment (30%)
• Obligatory class participation

Web-based online evaluation upon completion of module