Lectures related to Berlin: Water and Sand

Stalinallee, Karl-Marx-Allee MOOC: Housing and Cities

Discusses the urban planning principles applied in the Stalinallee project in East Berlin in 1950.

Architecture: Classicism and Rationalism in Historical Context

Examines the evolution of architecture through the works of key historical architects and their responses to changing societal needs.

Urban Planning in Berlin MOOC: Housing and Cities

Explores the urban development of Berlin post-World War II and its planning principles.

Urban Riverbanks: Sustainable Neighborhoods

Delves into the potential of urban riverbanks for sustainable neighborhoods and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary exchanges among doctoral students.

From Landscape to Architecture

Delves into the intimate fusion between architecture and nature in urban spaces.

Hansaviertel: Urban Planning and Architectural Design MOOC: Housing and Cities

Delves into the Hansaviertel district in Berlin, showcasing innovative urban planning and socialist architecture of the era.

Critical Urbanism of Lifestyles

Explores the relationship between urban planning and lifestyles, emphasizing the political implications of architectural forms and urban spaces.

The Disenchanted Mountain: Tafuri and the American Metropolis

Explores Tafuri's critical writings on architecture, the skyscraper emergence, and New York's spatial planning, focusing on Rockefeller Center's transition from idealized vision to urban reality.

Floating Under: Berlin

Delves into floating architecture in Berlin through study models and historical illustrations.

Environmental Legislation and Soil Protection

Explores environmental legislation, soil contamination, and remediation strategies, emphasizing the importance of protecting soil fertility and public health.

Wiener Hofe: Architecture and Urban Planning in Vienna MOOC: Housing and Cities

Delves into the architectural and urban planning of Vienna's Wiener Hofe, showcasing iconic residential complexes and influential architects.

Architecture and Politics: Reflections and Transformations MOOC: Housing and Cities

Explores the intricate relationship between architecture and politics, reflecting on historical examples and addressing contemporary challenges.

The Monument: A Square for Paris and a Library for France

Covers the design and construction of a monumental square in Paris serving as a library for France.

Soil Science: Introduction and Functions Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Covers the introduction to soil science, its ecosystem functions, the finite nature of soil, and its diverse functions like production and regulation.

Soil Science Fundamentals Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores soil physical properties, types, and classifications, emphasizing porosity and drainage.

Soil Fertility: Swiss Context Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores soil fertility in the Swiss context, covering indicators, measurements, nutrient assimilation, and crop yield limitations.

Soil Diversity: Formation and Factors Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores soil diversity, formation factors, and human impact on soil evolution.

Soil Science: Organic Constituents Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the organic constituents of soil, including types, sources, and degradation.

Soil Composition and Living Organisms Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into the composition, properties, and living organisms in soil, highlighting their roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.

Soil Science: Introduction Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Introduces the study of soils, emphasizing their non-renewable nature and limited availability worldwide.