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AR-330: Beyond extraction and construction

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This course approaches the architectural humanities through the lens of materials, beyond extraction and construction. Key readings and case studies, contemporary positions and current initiatives will be discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/beyond-extraction-and-construction-AR-330

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http://go.epfl.ch/AR-330

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/beyond-extraction-and-construction-AR-330

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/AR-330

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Architectural engineering: Topics in architectural engineering

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