We offer five Building Construction seminars for students of architecture. They are taught integratively, i.e. associated with “Architectural Design”. After the lecture part students deepen their knowledge applying acquirements to their own studio project. Course Outcomes

Building Construction A

The lecture covers the interaction of building components in construction, emphasizing the use of selected materials. It focuses on “monomateriality,” where a single material is used for the entire structure, including its volume, load-bearing elements, and exterior. Additionally, it addresses the stresses affecting the building and the relevant building physics requirements.

Building Construction B

The seminar focuses on facade connections designed for optimization and sustainability. It showcases notable architectural examples of both solid and lightweight constructions.

Building Construction C

This seminar explores current construction systems and techniques in the building industry, including their properties, applications in assembling large-scale structures. It discusses structural problems using examples from existing buildings.

Building Construction Integration

The course supports Architectural Design 5 (the pre-diploma project), allowing students to choose a construction topic that aligns with their interests and complements the studio’s design brief. It integrates technical considerations into the architectural design. Students are encouraged to take experimental approaches, starting with standard building methods.

Building Construction Practice

The seminar offers practical knowledge on processing materials selected companies, where they gain hands-on experience. An interdisciplinary exploration of plant root growth principles and their applications in architecture at the University. An interdisciplinary exploration of plant root growth principles and their applications in architecture at the University.