The module Cultural Spaces deals with the initiation, coordination and implementation of a research project in architecture. The aim is to simulate a concrete topic that could be implemented.

The VO Analysis of Hypotheses and Processes of Applied Research in Architecture provides an insight into the making of, introducing backgrounds to following topics:

- What means research in architecture?
- What are the topics?
- What is the meaning of keywords, such as:
research in teaching, research-led design, art-based research, design accompanying research, development and appreciation of the arts, pure scientific research in architecture?

Frame:

- Which institutions for project funding exist (at international, national, Vienna, TU-level etc.)?
- How is it possible to find the right calls at the appropriate research funding institutions?

Implementation:
- How to generate a project idea?
- How to formulate a research question?
- How to find the matching funding?
- How to get to partners?

Presentations of representatives of research funding institutions in Austria on national, international and European level.

Workshops and discussions with the aim to create a research idea.

This semester, the topic of the projects will deal with World Heritage, tourism and traditional architecture in Albania

INTRODUCTION: Wednesday, 08.03.2017 09:00 Seminarroom 251

Courses: Wednesdays 09:00-31:00 and 14:00-18:00

Excursion to Ulcinj/Montenegro: April 24.- May 01. 2017

At the end of the semester the students shall be able to draft a topic within the wide field of applied architectural research, which could have chances to be supported through a chosen funding institution.

Outline of a (fictional) research project in form of a one-pager including research question, research approach, potential partners and which kind of funding would be addressed;

Presentation as 3 Minute Pitch