My House - My Castle

General description

Do you want to have an experience from ten days long trip in the past, present and future of architecture and building industry? We invite you to travel in time with us and enjoy extremely intensive and interesting journey from medieval Gothic to surprising modern style, from wooden structures to smart houses. Join us!!! :)

Academic information

Content and topics:
Architecture - recognition of different styles, basic areas, historical overview, new fields, types and purposes of buildings... Building industry - materials and technology, historical overview, connection to architecture
Learning goals and objectives:
After the course you should have an overview of historical aspects and also new directions in architecture. You will get in touch with technologies used in building industry. And you should get a clear vision how should your home - your castle look like! ;)
Examination type:
At the end of the event, there will be a written test and probably some practical work, too!

Information for applicants

Selection criteria:
We prefer students studying architecture, civil engineering or related topics.

Practical arrangements

All of the following are covered by the event fee:

Lodging:
Hostel rooms in nice environment of Slovak mountains.
Meals:
3 times per day, 2 hot meals (sandwiches during the trip).
Transportation:
By bus, or by cars...