Long Span Structures

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Department of Architectural Engineering

Synopsis:

The subject deals with the analysis of structural solutions applied in building designs by the world's best architects. Although attention will be focused mainly on the solution of load-bearing structures, we will also pay attention to the wider context of the design.

Reading existing constructions is a natural way to learn the principles of their design. And naturally we will learn from the best. An extensive database of completed buildings, including more than 5,000 buildings, will enable us to take a trip into history and the present on all the world's continents.

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Syllabus of lectures:

1. Architecture and construction of buildings 1850-1915

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3. Architecture and construction of buildings 1920-1940

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5. Architecture and construction of buildings 1945 - 1960

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7. Architecture and construction of buildings 1960 - 1980

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9. Architecture and construction of buildings 1980 - 2000

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11. Architecture and construction of buildings 2000-2020

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Syllabus of tutorials:

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2. Joseph Paxton, Christopher Wren, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Francois Coignet, Eiffel Gustavo, Gaudi Antoni, Suchov Vladimir, Max Berg, Freissinet Eugen

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4. Nervi Luigi, Eduardo Torroja, Louis Kahn, Candela Felix, Saarinen Enro, Jorn Utzon, Heinz Isler

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6. Nervi Luigi, Eduardo Torroja, Louis Kahn, Candela Felix, Saarinen Enro, Jorn Utzon, Heinz Isler

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8. Foster Norman, Geiger David H. Geiger, Michael Hopkins, Piano Renzo, Grimshaw Nicholas, Helmut Jahn

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10. Toyo Ito, Tadao Ando, Peter Zumthor, Massimiliano Fuksas, Adrian Smith, Jean Neuvel

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12. Fariborz Sahba, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, Calatrava Santiago, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Shigeru Ban

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Study Objective:

Familiarize yourself with the construction principles of structural creation in the concept of the best architects. Learn to actively seek out principles and understand the motivations for using them.

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Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Stavební inženýrství - pozemní stavby, specializace Projektování pozemních staveb (compulsory elective course)
• Stavební inženýrství - pozemní stavby, specializace Statika pozemních staveb (compulsory elective course)