Historical Structures and Materials

Course guarantor:

Lecturer:

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Department of Architectural Conservation

Synopsis:

Basic knowledge of typological development of each historical engineering construction style from the Middle Ages to 20th century in Bohemia, in context with neighbouring regions. Wooden wall constructions, ceilings, vaults, stairs, trusses, heating, doors and windows, including locksmith works and general surface works are studied.

Requirements:

Basic orientation in historical architecture development based on graduation in compulsory history of architecture subjects.

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Learning to recognize and define the basic styles of historical engineering constructions including their age determination.

Study materials:

J. Škabrada, Historical engineering constructions, ČVUT, Praha 2000, J. Škabrada, Historical engineering constructions, Argo, Praha 2003

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: