Lecture
Winter Semester 2026/27
Fundamentals of Structural Engineering, Lecture
Module No.: AD 120 - Lectures on Fundamentals of Structural Engineering
Prof. Ansgar Schulz, Prof. Benedikt Schulz, Enrico Glotz, Nina Gromoll
Topics
Between the Lines
Construction Drawing
Dimensioning
Wall
Elements of Architecture
Structural Systems
Foundation
Ceiling
Pitched Roof
Flat Roof
Stairs
Detail: Appearance
Single-skin facade
Free Topic
Tutorials: OPAL, Vimeo, Instagram
Podcast: Mixcloud
In-person sessions will be held to provide further insight and answer questions regarding the individual lectures.
1st Session December 10 2026, at 1:15 p.m., BZW, VL01 – VL05
2nd session: January 28, 2027, at 1:15 p.m., BZW, VL06 – VL11
Winter Semester 2026/27
Structural Engineering, Lecture
Module No.: AD 310 – Structural Engineering Lectures
Prof. Ansgar Schulz, Prof. Benedikt Schulz, Jan Keinath, Fabian Onneken
The course offerings in the 3rd and 4th semesters are divided into two parallel subject areas: A – Wooden Structures and B – Resource-Efficient Design and Staircases. At the beginning of the 3rd semester, students choose one of the two subject areas and participate in the corresponding lecture and associated exercises. In the fourth semester, students switch subject areas. In this way, all students complete both course offerings and gain a comprehensive insight into various structural design issues over the course of the academic year. The parallel structure allows for a continuous and intensive engagement with the respective focus area.
Topics
HB1 - Skeletal Construction as an Architectural Principle
HB2 - From Isotropic to Anisotropic Structural Systems: Steel, Concrete, and Wood
HB3 - Wood Between Culture and Construction
HB4 - Roof & Ridge
HB5 - Eaves
HB6 - Wall & Structure
HB7 - Facade, Openings, and Climate
HB8 - The Ceiling: Horizontal Organization in Timber Construction
HB9 - Base & Threshold
HB10 - Foundation & Floor
HB11 - Time, Transformation, & Material-Appropriate Expansion
N1 - One Size Fits None
N2 - Does This Building Even Need to Be Rebuilt?
N3 - Where Do the Materials Really Come From?
N4 - When Does Architecture Become Trash?
N5 - How long can a building last?
N6 - What really matters?
T1 - Why are there stairs?
T2 - How do stairs create space?
T3 - How do stairs support a structure?
T4 - How does the material affect a staircase?
T5 - When does a staircase become architecture?
The lectures will be held in person
They take place on Fridays simultaneously from 9:20 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.:
Lecture Hall WIL/A317 (Wooden Structures) and Lecture Hall WIL/B321 (Resource-Efficient Design and Staircases)
Group assignments are made via the TU Dresden self-management portal (selma).
Summer Semester 2026
Fundamentals of Structural Engineering
Module No.: AD 120 - Lectures on Fundamentals of Building Construction
Prof. Ansgar Schulz, Prof. Benedikt Schulz, Sofia Ceylan, Nina Gromoll
Topics
Multi-layered Facades
Detail: Joints
Windows
Base
Sill
Roof waterproofing
Roof covering
Ceiling Finishing
Wall finishing
Building Systems
Tutorials: OPAL, Vimeo, Instagram
Podcast: Mixcloud
In-person sessions will be held to provide further insight and answer questions regarding the individual lectures.
1st Session May 21, 2026, at 1:15 p.m., BZW, Rooms 6–13 (make-up session) and Rooms 14–16
2nd Session July 2, 2026, at 1:15 p.m., BZW, VL17–VL21