Modules
Lightweight Membrane Structures
Basics
Contents
- History of membrane architecture and engineering
- Applications and purpose of tensile structures
- Unique selling proposition (usp) of membrane structures
- Concept of shape and geometry in tensile structures
ECTS-Points
6
Architecture and Engineering I
Contents
- The architecture approach, design strategies
- Context, concept and programme of architectural space
- Application and use and experimental design
- Psychology and sociology of space as the concept behind
- Design project workshops, physical Models and Mock-ups
- Building technology and climate design
- Fee structure, object planning, standard and building codes
ECTS-Points
12
Architecture and Engineering II
Contents
- Geometry, Building survey
- The engineering approach
- Schematic design, precalculation, predimensioning
- Fee structure - structure planning
- Load analysis and dynamics, cutting pattern methods and generation
- Advanced engineering
- Guest lectures, reviewers, critiques
ECTS-Points
12
Software
Contents
- Software tools for the design of tensile structures
- Drawing tools for architects and engineers
- Building information modelling (B.I.M.)
- Software tools for engineering calculation and management
- Software tools for project management and controlling
- Finite element software
ECTS-Points
13
Material and details
Contents
- Material properties eg. membranes, cables, belts
- Testing and evaluation of material, details, buildings
- Detail development
- Energy, solar gain, light transmission
- Building physics
- Climate engineering
- Patents, intellectual properties
ECTS-Points
14
Management, production process and assembly
Contents
- Team building and team management
- Project management (commercial, technical, regulative aspects)
- Time and resource management
- Construction process and quality management
- Cost estimation, determination and management Contract procedures for construction work (tender) Hand over and final documentation, maintenance
- Sustainability and recycling
- Scientific methods
ECTS-Points
15
Master-Thesis
ECTS-Points
18