!! Please note: This course is generally intended for participants, whose previous educational and professional background is not based in the field of architecture. Architects are, of course, also welcome. !!

Teacher

Dr.-Ing. Peter I. Schneider

Content

Historic  Architectural history is as complex as its object. Especially for a beginner in architectural history, it is hard to understand the interrelations between e.g. design process, construction schemes, basic needs, typological considerations and formal frameworks. But being aware of these interrelations is essential to estimate the multitude of aspects of the historical development or significance - be it a single edifice or an urban context. The module therefore attempts to develop a basic understanding of these interrelations on the basis of different layers of understanding: 

• architectural presentation  
• single Building and urban context
• building description 
• architectural documentation
• building type & building task 
• function and architecture
• architectural forms and their tradition  
• planning process and its stakeholders
• architecture and historical context
• construction and material
• building´s soft structure (Light, heating) 
• development and significance of a building

The weekly lectures give the theoretical input into these layers of interpretation and the related terminology, focusing on European and German examples. In the live-meetings questions about the lecture content can be asked and will be discussed among all participants. During the semester the students are supposed to apply the contents of the lectures step by step by analysing a self-chosen example. The results will partly be presented and discussed among the participants.

Programme

World Heritage Studies M. Sc.

Inscription:   via BTU-moodle, max. 30 persons

Final exam:   Conditions to be announced

Date: Monday, 13:45–15:15 (weekly), starting 17.10.2022

Room: LG 2C, Room 317