Wood - Lecture series

Lecture series design and construction summer term 2026

The lecture series in the 2nd semester introduces the basics and principles of designing and constructing with wood. Knowledge is imparted using project examples with pictures, (construction-) drawings as well as strategies and solutions in detail. The application of the content taught is based on a specific design task for a circularly effective building in timber construction.

Dates:
Tuesdays, 09:45 - 11:15, lecture room 0360
Wednesdays, 08:00 - 09:30, lecture room 0360

14.04.26, Introduction and assignment
15.04.26, Raw materials / Building materials
21.04.26, Vertical structural elements
22.04.26, Presentation techniques
28.04.26, Horizontal structural elements
19.05.26, Preliminary dimensioning in timber construction
20.05.26, Structural component: Foundations; Structural timber protection
27.05.26, Structural component: Roof
16.06.26, Structural component: External walls, windows
23.06.26, Project report
24.06.26, Principles of fire protection
30.06.26, Timber in existing buildings
01.07.26, Secondary building materials
07.07.26, Construction revolution with timber