Course

AR-516: The adventures of rationalism

Summary

The course traces the recurring reemergence of a rational approach in design and building form throughout the history of Western architecture, from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century.

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Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/the-adventures-of-rationalism-AR-516

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http://go.epfl.ch/AR-516

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Summary

The course traces the recurring reemergence of a rational approach in design and building form throughout the history of Western architecture, from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century.

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/the-adventures-of-rationalism-AR-516

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/AR-516

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Ontological neighbourhood

Architecture

Architectural styles: History of architectural styles, Modern architecture

Economics

Microeconomics: Economic systems

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