After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

• name and explain various approaches to the realization of membrane architecture
• analyse and compare examples of the membrane architecture

The content of this lecture is the eccentric design language and the "new architecture" of membrane construction. The aim of the lecture is a differentiated view of different approaches to the realization of membrane architecture. The individual solution approaches are highlighted and analyzed using exceptional examples. Finally, new technologies of the "membrane facade" are compared with conventional buildings.

Lecture with extensive examples of membrane construction and an exercise which has to be solved individually.

2 Lectures:

1. Lecture: Methods for designing membrane architecture
2. Lecture: Software and new technologies for the design of membrane architecture.

This seminar is designed for students who aim for a Masters or Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Mechanical Engineering.

Presence and submission of an exercise.

Interest in architecture and civil engineering with a focus on lightweight architecture, design and construction