Tectonics

Study Programmes

Master's degree programme in Architecture

Course

Project Description

Tectonics relates building methods from construction in wood, brick, stone or concrete to theoretical approaches of Schinkel, Semper, Viollet-le-Duc or Choisy and reflects upon the relation of form, structure and construction. Built examples serve to record the material laws that determine the construction and illuminates these at various levels of scale. The conceptually and constructively formulated detail, which essentially describes the character of a building, is the focus of the tectonic investigations. This research on iconic buildings is undertaken in axonometric drawings that allow to explain the specific tectonic approach.

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

Learning Outcomes The students...

Professional Competence

know the historical background and the different definitions of the term tectonics.
recognise the synergy potential between theoretical background knowledge, constructive know-how and design creativity.
understand the relationship between the properties of a building material and the possibilities of joining.
analyse existing buildings according to the constructive-design aspects of tectonics.
develop their own constructive and creative realisations.
critically assess contemporary concepts of tectonic building.
understand tectonics as part of the construction process.
know how tectonics influences the details of the construction.

Methodological Competence

learn how tectonic information can be found, how to use references and how to present them graphically.
analyse and critically evaluate architectural ideas and buildings in the context of tectonics.
develop research skills in the field of tectonics.

Social Competence

explain competently, discuss and critique their own work through oral presentation, writing or visual communication.
demonstrate the ability to work with other students for exercises, presentations etc.

Personal Competence

assess their own work and place it in a tectonic, constructive, and theoretical context.
gain confidence in their own role and the persuasive and accountable manner in which it is expected to be performed.

Requirements

None

Assessment Methods

Compulsory attendance according to the Study and Assessment Regulation MSc Architecture.
The final grade is calculated according to the weighting of the following components: submission (40%), presentation (30%) and participation (30%)

Module number:

6212206

Semester:

WS 26/27

ECTS Credits:

Courses:

24 L / 18 h

Self-study:

102 h

Scheduled Semester:

1-2-3