Architecture (B.A.)
Architecture as a holistic approach to planning, coordination, and communication.
The architect’s scope of responsibilities includes the responsible conception, planning, and execution of buildings. In addition, the role of architects is increasingly expanding to include that of a facilitator and holistic planner of the planning, design, and construction process—one who conceives, oversees, monitors, and ultimately takes responsibility for all aspects of this process, both in analog and digital formats. Future challenges will include dealing with existing buildings, meeting the need for living space—particularly housing—and responding to demographic, sociocultural, ecological, and economic conditions at both the regional and international levels (> program focus of the Master’s in Architecture: “Near and Far”).
The complexity of processes in the construction industry therefore makes it more urgent than ever to have architects who work responsibly and possess a broad spectrum of expertise, including, in particular, sensitive contextual design. Projects with social added value and a connection to the region are a key focus.
To this end, the bachelor program in Architecture lays the groundwork and establishes initial areas of specialization, which are further developed in the Master’s program in Architecture.