After successful completion of the course, students are able to sensually and consciously perceive different material properties in architecture and apply them in the design process. Students learn to name all component aspects of materiality (perception, material requirements, technical properties) and can apply them in future.

Analysis of the construction materials advertised on the construction market with regard to their structuring factors and design possibilities as well as their material aesthetics and economics. Exploring the visual, auditory and tactile material qualities of industrial products. Working out the material characteristics and qualities as well as the transformation and estrangement of materials. Comparison of natural and artificial materials, applications of materials in an artistic context.

Practice work in the form of analyses, plans, models and/or material samples. Visit to the analogue materials library.

Introduction: Mi, 6.10.2021, 9:00h Zoom Meeting-ID: 972 7753 8953, take care of TISS announcement Modul Raumgestaltung!

Online meetings at Zoom https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/93720899791, Meeting-ID: 937 2089 9791

Continuous assessment

Registration will be open only in the application pool