Baerbel Mueller

[Applied] Foreign Affairs Integration offers pre-diploma students a framework to incorporate an experimental, transcultural, and transdisciplinary approach, drawing on the expertise of [A]FA to inform their thesis interests on methodological, thematic, and artistic levels. At the core lies an understanding of applied research. The course outcome will be an individual collection of fragments of knowledge—developed in the format of a… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Hermann Czech

The subject of the semester-long exercise is to deal with an existing design of somebody else under altered conditions — i.e. with design decisions made already by somebody else and therefore representing another architectural approach. At the same time the transformation of a design of one’s own by somebody else is experienced. Awareness of all other projects and their transformation… 2026S, Practical Exercises, 3.0 ECTS

Hermann Czech

This semester, the first part of the course 'Umbau' – Adaption / Conversion / Remodeling / Transformation will be offered as part of the lecture series Design Issues. The course consists of the following six lectures: 1. Introduction to Vienna, Clues to Urban Fabric and to Architectural Theory2. Separation of Spaces3. Relation to Body Measures4. The Role of Structure5. Design… 2025W, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 3.0 ECTS

Galo Patricio Moncayo Asan

Machines to exposed the unseen In present day architectural discourse, the mouse, the keyboard, hardware and software have become the main tools in the design process. These tools guide us in conscious and unconscious ways, influencing our way of working and thinking, therefore our design. In recent years, technological developments have started to close the gap between digital design and… 2025W, artistic Seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Daniela Kröhnert

Digitally printed matter is often lacking the irregular, vivid and tactile qualities of analog drawings that are results of a plethora of parameters of the physical world and its materialities (i.a. bleeding or drying of the inkpen, smudges, scratches, humidity changes, etc.)This course intends to give students the possibility to explore the vast potential for unique and individual expression, which… 2026S, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Florian Medicus

This course ('Applied mechanics for Industrial Design') deals with the basic physical nature, its possible devices and restrictions in order to apply these modes of operation onto/within student projects.  2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises, 2.0 ECTS

Sophie Luger

This course introduces fundamental principles of sound generation and propagation, enabling participants to analyse and influence acoustic outcomes during the early stages of architectural design. It is intended for students interested in the built environment and its acoustic impact, examining historic and contemporary examples. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between sound, geometry, and materials, including frequency-dependent absorption characteristics and… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Armin Hess

The course will address various topics within the field digital imagery and CG production. By introducing advanced tools and techniques and through productive experimentation we will also address the ongoing discussion around the digital realm, image sciences and the iconic turn. As new AI tools more and more take over classical Render and modelling techniques we will examine these tools… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Sophie Grell-Prix

Architectural Lighting Design / SE Architektur 253.403Course Description Architectural Lighting Design Architectural Lighting Design is an advanced design seminar that investigates light as both a spatial and conceptual tool in architecture. Students engage with the material, perceptual, and psychological dimensions of light—through theoretical discourse and hands-on experimentation. At its core, the seminar explores how light shapes form, generates atmosphere, and… 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Sam Chermayeff

Architectural design Studio class for 1st through 5th semester architecture students. So, what is architecture? (We do not know precisely.) Perhaps it is the condensation of infinite inputs. And, indeed at first glance it feels like we are speaking about everything this semester. This semester, we will not define it. We will test it. We used to call the studio… 2025W/2026S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Fredrik Hellberg

THE TELE-PROVINCE Designing for a Networked Region in Demographic Decline The prefix tele- refers to that which is far off — to action at a distance. Television, telescope, or telegram describe hardware that extends the human ability to see, sense, and communicate beyond our physical capacities. Tele- has since expanded to describe services performed remotely (like tele-care or tele-work). It… 2025W/2026S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Sam Jacob

Architecture as Representation. For architecture, representation is simultaneously a technical, cultural and political question. From drawings through models to buildings and beyond, the semester will explore architecture as a form of media itself. Thinking of architecture as representation allows us to explore its direct relations to culture, material and ideology. And so use work to ask questions about architecture's relationship… 2025W/2026S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Lara Lesmes

THE TELE-PROVINCE Designing for a Networked Region in Demographic Decline The prefix tele- refers to that which is far off — to action at a distance. Television, telescope, or telegram describe hardware that extends the human ability to see, sense, and communicate beyond our physical capacities. Tele- has since expanded to describe services performed remotely (like tele-care or tele-work). It… 2025W/2026S, Individual Artistic Instruction, 15.0 ECTS

Matthias Boeckl

Selected episodes from Austrian architectural history in their international context. Course language is German. The English architectural history course takes place in summer term. Topics in winter term 2025/26: Key works in Austria from pre-history 19th centuries. Lecture course in German. Registration (starting 25 Aug 2025) via BASE required. The lecture course takes place on Zoom: https://dieangewandte-at.zoom.us/j/66747641415 Meeting-ID: 667 4764… 2025W, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Bernhard Sommer

Building physics constitutes a fundamental prerequisite for sound architectural design. Whether it pertains to the development of zero-carbon or energy-positive buildings, the imperative to ensure a healthy and sustainable built environment, or the capacity to complement, reinforce, and intrinsically inform architectural concepts, building physics remains an indispensable component of a rigorous and responsible design practice. The aim of the course… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Petra Gruber

The course Biodesign combines an introduction into biodesign/biomimicry/biomimetics with a design project, using nature as a model for creating innovative solutions. The lecture part contains an introduction into the history, terminology, methodologies and different research fields and activities, including basic principles of design in nature, biological structures and materials, and ecological aspects. The design part is a research-based development that… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Franz Sam

The lecture imparts expertise on the interplay of building parts in constructions, while taking into account selected building materials. The focus is concepts of “monomateriality” – i.e., one single material is used for creating the volume, the load-bearing structure and the skin of the building. Special attention is also given to the strains having an impact on the building and… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Andreas Körner

This seminar investigates the building envelope as a dynamic system—considered as skin, shell, membrane, screen, and boundary. Students will examine its thermal, structural, and ecological functions, with particular attention to the envelope’s dual role as both ornate boundary and interstitial environment. This semester emphasises material transformation over time, with a focus on weathering processes, particularly those driven by water. Rather… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Clemens Preisinger

This seminar deals with construction systems and techniques currently used in the building industry - their properties, liabilities and how they are used to assemble large scale structures. A selection of typical structural problems will be discussed and contextualized by referring to existing buildings. 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Petra Gruber

The course accompanies Architectural Design 5 (the pre-diploma project). According to their individual interests, the students define a construction topic that supports and/or complements the studio's design brief. The architectural design is enriched by technical considerations. Experimental approaches that start from a careful examination of standard building methods and explore unconventional constructions are welcome. Suitable working methods are to be… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Franz Sam

The course accompanies Architectural Design 5 (the pre-diploma project). According to their individual interests, the students define a construction topic that supports and/or complements the studio's design brief. The architectural design is enriched by technical considerations. Experimental approaches that start from a careful examination of standard building methods and explore unconventional constructions are welcome. Suitable working methods are to be… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Franz Sam

The seminar provides knowledge about practice-oriented processing of materials and technologies in workshops and on building sites.Specific basic lectures prepare the students for short seminars with selected companies of producers and processors to gain practical knowledge.The aim of the course is to inform students about current and new materials as well as manufacturing processes, and thus support current design processes… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Michael Wögerbauer

The course will introduce students to office-level project development and BIM (REVIT). Therefore, each student is asked to develop a small-scale project. Each seminar is structured in three parts: The first part consists of a short lecture giving insights into all planning phases, from competition to construction. During the second part, all aspects will be put into the context of… 2025W, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Camille Breuil

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall The urgent need for a new mindset within the building culture drives the core the Circular Strategies course. As our material world accounts… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Hans Lechner

Overview on the following content: Part 1 construction project management Part 2 planning services Part 3 planner assignments Part 4 project development Part 5 organisational structures Part 6 general planner Part 7 scheduling Part 8 schedule control Part 9 cost planning (according to standards) Part 10 in-depth cost planning Part 11 tender + award Part 12 Cost Control Part 13… 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Zeynep Aksöz Balzar

This term, we will explore visual generative AI through a hands-on and critically engaged investigation into how artists and designers can implement artificial intelligence within their own unique media and methodologies. Moving beyond off-the-shelf tools and pre-trained models, the course focuses on demystifying AI technologies and reclaiming artistic agency in a rapidly evolving media landscape increasingly shaped by algorithmic systems.… 2025W, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Zeynep Aksöz Balzar

This seminar focuses on abstraction and abstract thinking and their application within machine learning (ML) processes. Students will investigate systems of abstraction as they emerge within their own creative and technical workflows, using machine learning both as a subject of inquiry and as a practical tool. The course combines hands-on experimentation with theoretical reflection. Students will be introduced to the… 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Andrei Gheorghe

DigDesFab25 in collaboration with: Wolf Mangelsdorf, Florian Medicus and the Structure, Materials, Tectonics and Space class This seminar researches the application of contemporary digital design and fabrication methods in applied, full-scale implementations. Student groups will generate knowhow through the analysis of reference examples, and will design prototypes in full-scale by using easily processable materials. Special emphasis will be put on… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Daniela Kröhnert

Today digital design and fabrication technologies are an integral part of common design workflows and at the basis of architectural practice. The translation/transformation from design to digital and physical matter is shaped by a range of tools and processes which are affected by material properties, technological advancements, culture and skill. Besides determining the respective boundaries/confines of digital and physical space,… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Baerbel Mueller

Ongoing Individual Dissertation ConsultationsExchanges on an individual basis by appointment.     2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Brian Cody

Based on your research, we will discuss the environmental impact - positive and negative - of your design from your earliest conceptual ideas. Together, we will develop your concepts to bring together design excellence and a sustainable construction strategy. Any idea goes: from passive strategies of how to re-use any amount of energy, material or component in a building to… 2025W, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Brian Cody

Based on your research, we will discuss the environmental impact - positive and negative - of your design from your earliest conceptual ideas. Together, we will develop your concepts to bring together design excellence and a sustainable construction strategy. Any idea goes: from passive strategies of how to re-use any amount of energy, material or component in a building to… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Bernhard Sommer

The impact of environmental and ecological parameters becomes increasingly formative in architectural design. To give architects a head start within this discourse, this course aims to develop design strategies that integrate architectural sciences, such as building physics and ecological engineering, into the design process. Energy Design: Energy Design is a design strategy, which allows to develop systems to balance the… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Eldine Heep

The project-bound seminar “Exhibition as Architecture” for the summer semester of 2026 will be jointlyconducted by the department Expanded Museum Studies and the Institute of Architecture. Thisseminar will engage with past and current exhibitions, exploring both spatial and conceptualperspectives. Students from both Expanded Museum Studies and Architecture will work together toanalyse and reflect on the design, spatial organization, and conceptual… 2026S, Project - bound Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Galo Patricio Moncayo Asan

Students are to work on the contents of the various subjects based on their own designs. In the subject group „Instrumentarium“ students develop methods to manage and communicate their designs set in current economical, ecological, and political contexts. In this way, the students` artistic design potential is honed, the ability for efficient cooperation that is crucial in their subsequent professional… 2025W/2026S, artistic Seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Baerbel Mueller

Tamale Old Airfield | Urban Furnishing(s) This term, the [A]FA Tamale Old Airfield | Urban Furnishing(s) project enters the design, prototyping, and construction drawing phase. The lab continues as an ongoing project toward implementation later in 2026 and is therefore closed to new participants. [A]FA has been transforming the Tamale Old Airfield in Tamale, Ghana, into a public landscape through… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Baerbel Mueller

Acupuncturing Accra is a metropolitan-scale research and mapping project commissioned by and developed with the Foundation for Contemporary Art, Accra (FCA), under the umbrella project ACCRA—one50 (2026–2027). Selected participants from the I oA, Angewandte and KNUST, Kumasi, together with Accra-based young artists, will collaboratively identify and document a finite set of urban sites—open spaces that mark specific waypoints where everyday… 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS

Tulay Atak

The course "Research Methods in Architecture and Design" introduces master and PhD students to the logic of research in the field of the built environment. An overview of research methods and a diversity of perspectives on research in architecture present the different ways that research is framed and currently carried out. Invited guest lecturers will present their projects, approaches, strategies… 2025W, Lecture, 1.0 ECTS

Petra Gruber

The course "Research Methods in Architecture and Design" introduces master and PhD students to the logic of research in the field of the built environment. An overview of research methods and a diversity of perspectives on research in architecture present the different ways that research is framed and currently carried out. Invited guest lecturers will present their projects, approaches, strategies… 2025W, Lecture, 1.0 ECTS

Matthias Boeckl

Ongoing individual discussion and guidance of developing diploma thesis / of developing Pre-diploma-integration paper in architectural history. Dates by appointment. 2025W/2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Gregorio Lubroth

The interior offers a unique opportunity to inhabit an encapsulated world, containing within it distilled ideas, fever dreams, hidden desires, mechanisms of control, dissonances, harmonies…a whole world that has been touched (and in turn touches us) through design in almost every way. But what is design? Is it something that we make or does it make us? Perhaps both at… 2025W, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Gregorio Lubroth

The interior offers a unique opportunity to inhabit an encapsulated world, containing within it distilled ideas, fever dreams, hidden desires, mechanisms of control, dissonances, harmonies…a whole world that has been touched (and in turn touches us) through design in almost every way. But what is design? Is it something that we make or does it make us? Perhaps both at… 2026S, scientific seminar, 2.0 ECTS

Matthias Boeckl

The lecture course investigates a selection of key episodes of the history of Western architecture that influenced architectural production until today. The most important innovation steps in their development are presented. The topics range from the "first house" via the consequences of the Copernican Revolution to the digital age. Lecture course in English. Registration (Enrolment) via BASE required. The lecture… 2026S, Lecture, 2.0 ECTS

Tulay Atak

Ongoing individual discussion of for the development of a dissertation.  2025W/2026S, Colloquium, 4.0 ECTS

Matthias Boeckl

Ongoing individual discussion of developing dissertation. Dates by appointment. 2025W/2026S, Colloquium, 4.0 ECTS

Anton Falkeis

Privatissimum for PhD students Doctoral research addresses the impact of technological, economic and social change and is aligned with current research interests of the department. Additionally, a PhD-Forum serves as an exchange platform supported by international university-cooperations. Master students are wellcome to apply. 2025W/2026S, Colloquium, 4.0 ECTS

Petra Gruber

The Colloquium accompanies Master- and Doctoral Theses in the thematic area of the Department for Building Construction, and serves for mentoring and support of students in the working process and in the elaboration of the contents. The colloquium offers various teaching formats as necessary, from individual discussion to common presentations and discussions across projects.  2025W/2026S, Colloquium, 4.0 ECTS

Wolf Mangelsdorf

One to one colloquium for Master and PhD students to discuss progress and get steerage for their master or PhD studies. The colloquium is tailored to the specific requirements of the studies. Arranged by appointment only.    2025W/2026S, Colloquium, 4.0 ECTS

Tulay Atak

Environmental history and theory provides a way to consider architecture in relation to histories of energy, extraction, infrastructure, production, supply chain and labor. The environmental lens on history is a way to encompass all the elements of the built world (people, place, technology), allowing for making connections across a variety of scales from building details to cities. Environmental history and… 2026S, scientific seminar, 3.0 ECTS

Gerald Fuchs

The course covers the essential legal matters that are relevant to architects and provides with practical tools and guidance to mitigate and avoid legal problems. The main focus of the course are the applicable laws on administrative procedures and services that (also) apply to architects, tort law, the respective liability issues - especially by Austrian Law. 2026S, scientific seminar, 4.0 ECTS