Summer Session Munich Thursday, May 31 - Friday, July 6, 2010 (6 weeks) Modern History of Sustainable Architecture, 3 credits (ARC 368R / ARC 388R) Technologies and Techniques of Sustainable Design 3 credits (ARC 350R / ARC 386M) 1 Objectives These two integrated seminars on sustainable architecture and design are designed to give students a deep insight into the principles of high-comfort / low-energy architecture. The two courses will be taught in such a way that classroom-style teaching, case studies, and related field trips offer the chance to study and experience built examples of sustainable design on a theoretical as well as applied level. The students will learn about different building technologies, techniques and materials. At the end of the program, the students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned during intense oneweek workshop which is part of the Master of Science Program 'ClimateDesign' (M.Sc.) at the 'Technische Universität München'. Due to the unique location of the summer session, the students will experience alternative models of urban planning and mixed-use developments. They will experience various forms of public space, private and public transport, and sustainable planning and design in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. 2 Contents 2.1 Seminar on technologies and techniques of sustainable design This seminar will be taught by the instructor of this course in a classroom-style environment at the 'Technische Universität München' (TUM) which is located in the center of Munich. The course will teach basic physical principles of sustainable design, climate-related phenomena, user related comfort requirements, and the basic principles of sustainable design. This will be followed by lectures on the passive and active use of renewable energies and case studies as a theoretical base for the field trips, which are the core elements of the related seminar on the 'Modern history of sustainable architecture'. An important part of the program will be the various presentations by external experts, site visits and the participation in seminars. 2.2 Seminar on the modern history of sustainable architecture Various case studies related to sustainable design will be analyzed with regard to their functional, ecological and aesthetic characteristics as well as their construction, including the urban context and the infrastructure. These case studies will include urban quarters, such as the 'Messestadt Riem' in Munich and the Solar Quarter Vauban in Freiburg as well as individual residential, commercial and cultural buildings. Both seminars will be closely related to the one-week design workshop, which is offered as part of a Postgraduate Master Course conducted by Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hausladen, Technische Universität München. This 6-day design workshop is part of the program 'ClimateDesign', a 4-semester master program, conducted by the faculty of architecture at TUM (http://www.climadesign.de/index.php?id=187).
3 Research Topics The participants of the two seminars are expected to participate in all course-related activities as described in the detailed course syllabus. Each student is asked to chose one research topic for each section of the Summer Program Munich. Section 1 is dealing with the 'technologies and techniques of sustainable design' while section 2 is related to the 'modern history and case studies of sustainable architecture'. In general, most of the topics in section 1 (technology/techniques) are suited to be supported by section 2 (case studies). Students are asked to write a professional paper for each section (minimum 6 pages) and to produce a poster, which will contain a summary of the paper and key visual material related to the topic chosen. The papers and posters will follow a given format. The software to be used is InDesign. Instead of writing a second, independent paper for section 2 (Modern history and case studies of sustainable architecture), the participants might decide to write a more extensive paper (minimum 12 pages) based on topics related to section 1 by supporting their theory part through case studies. 3.1 Research topics for section 1: Technologies and techniques of sustainable design 3.1.1 Sustainable urban infrastructure: Public transport systems 3.1.2. Sustainable urban infrastructure: Energy supply and distribution 3.1.3 Water systems: Supply, rain-water treatment, grey water treatment, waste-water treatment, living machines 3.1.4 Principles and strategies of sustainable urban planning / co-housing 3.1.5 Sustainable landscape architecture: Urban landscapes, parks, green spaces, green roofs, green walls, etc. 3.1.6 Principles and strategies of sustainable design: Residential buildings (Energy conservation and efficiency, ventilation, daylight, electricity, etc.) 3.1.7 Principles and strategies of sustainable design: Commercial buildings (Energy conservation and efficiency, ventilation, daylight, electricity, etc.) 3.1.8 Technologies: Geothermal and large-scale thermal storage systems 3.1.9 Technologies for the use of renewable energies as part of the building envelope: thermal/electricity 3.1.10 Technologies for the use of renewable energies as part of the building envelope: daylight 3.1.11 Natural ventilation: Strategies and technologies 3.1.12 Innovative building materials / smart materials for the building envelope 3.1.13 The role of ecosystem services in the built environment 3.1.14 Urban farming 3.1.15 Life cycle assessment 3.1.16 Self-sustained living (Carbon footprint minimization)
Students are encouraged to define their own topics in accordance with the course instructor. 3.2 Modern history and case studies of sustainable architecture It is encouraged the support the theoretical studies of section 3.1 by case studies related to section 3.2. Depending on the interest and background of the participant, section 3.2 might be seen independent from section 3.1. Independent topics might be chosen from the following list or might be defined by the student in accordance with the course instructor. 3.2.1 Urban culture and its meaning for sustainable living 3.2.2 Building culture and its meaning for sustainable living 4. Evaluation of student's work All students are expected to participate in all the activities and comply with all the requirements for the whole program. Grades will be based on active engagement and participation (40%), term papers (40%), and professional presentation (20%). The student's work will be evaluated on its rigor and evolution over the semester. Grade descriptions A: excellent work Project surpasses expectations in terms of inventiveness, appropriateness, verbal and visual ability, conceptual rigor, craft, and personal development. Student pursues concepts and techniques above and beyond what is discussed in class. Project is complete on all levels. B: good work Project is thorough, well researched, diligently pursued, and successfully completed. Student pursues ideas and suggestions presented in class and puts in effort to resolve required projects. Project is complete on all levels and demonstrates potential for excellence. C: required work Project meets the minimum requirements. Suggestions made in class are not pursued with dedication or rigor. Project is incomplete in one or more areas. D: poor work Project is incomplete. Basic skills including graphic skills, verbal clarity or logic of presentation are not levelappropriate. Student does not demonstrate the required design skill and knowledge base. F: unacceptable work Project is unresolved. Minimum objectives are not met. Performance is not acceptable. Note that this grade will be assigned when you have excessive unexcused absences. X: (excused incomplete) Can be given only for legitimate reasons of illness or family emergency. Simply not completing work on time is not an adequate cause for assigning this evaluation. It may only be used after consultation with the Associate Deans' offices and with an agreement as to a new completion date. Studio work must be completed before the second week of the next design semester in which you are enrolling, according to School of Architecture policy. ALL GRADES ARE SUBJECT TO DEDUCTIONS FOR ABSENCES, LATE WORK AND LATE ARRIVALS.
5. Attendance Full participation in presentations, field visits, readings, discussions, and projects is essential. Attendance is mandatory. Students with three (3) unexcused absences may be dropped from the course without further notice. The minimum penalty for more than three unexcused absences is a full letter drop in your final grade for the course. Please contact the instructor prior to class if you expect to be late or miss class. A student who misses classes or other required activities for the observance of a religious holiday should inform the instructor as far in advance of the absence as possible, so that arrangements can be made to complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence. A student who fails to complete missed work within the time allowed will be subject to the normal academic penalties. 6. Disabilities Please notify your instructor of any adaptation you may require to accommodate a specific physical need. You will be requested to provide documentation to the Dean of Students' Office, in order that the most appropriate accommodations can be determined. Specialized services are available on campus through the Services for Students with Disabilities, also found via the web at http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd/. 7. Preliminary Schedule 01 02 03 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Meet at the Oskar von Miller Forum Walking tour of Munich Lecture-Intro to Sustainable Design Lecture-Passive Use of Solar Energy City Works Munich Lecture-Infrastructure-Energy (TUM faculty) Lecture-Infrastructure-Water (TUM faculty) Museum of the City of Munich Lecture-Sustainable Design: Passive Use of Solar Energy Lecture-Sustainable Design: Passive Use of Solar Energy Lecture-Case Studies(TUM faculty) Visit and Guided Tour of Glentleiten Open Air Museum in Grossweil Visit Walchensee Hydroelectric Power Plant Visit and experience the Herzogstand Cable Car Meet at Oskar von Miller Forum TUM Campus in Garshing Visit Center for Applied Energy Research (ZAE Bayern) in Garshing Lecture: Case Studies in Sustainable Design (TUM faculty) Intersolar, Neue Messe Muenchen-World s largest trade fair on solar applications Urban Farming: Guided Tour of the Stadtgueter Muenchen Lecture-Case Studies in Wood (TUM faculty) Guided Tour of Oskar von Miller Forum (Visiting Lecturer) Lecture-Life Cycle Assessment (Visiting Lecturer) Architectural Office Tour Guided Tour of Windberg Monastery Regensburg Cathedral Solar House by Thomas Herzog
04 05 06 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Visit Bartenbach LichtLabor GmbH Visit Training Center of Bergwacht Bayern Stay overnight in Burghausen/Raitenhaslach Monastery Participation in the Forum of the TUM International Graduate School of Science and Engineering at the Burghausen/Raitenhaslach Monastery Train back to Munich Train to Freiburg Self-guided Tour of Freiburg Freiburg Futour Walking Tour includes several Sustainable Buildings (Solar, Plant/Vegetable Oil Combined Heat and Power Plant, Solar Housing, Living Machines and Solar Information Center, and sustainable transportation). Visit Fraunhofer Institute in Freiburg Lecture-Solar Facades-(Institute Fellow) Trip to Zugspitze Tour of Olympia Stadium Tour of BMW Visit Architects Offices Submission Papers and Posters Farewell Dinner