Axel Paulus: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024

NameMr Axel Paulus
Address
Inst. f. Technologie in der Arch.
ETH Zürich, HIB E 33
Stefano-Franscini-Platz 1
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 66 57
E-mailpaulus@arch.ethz.ch
DepartmentArchitecture
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
066-0427-00LDesign and Building Process MIBS Information 2 credits2VA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractDesign and Building Process MIBS is a brief manual for prospective architects and engineers covering the competences and the responsibilities of all involved parties through the design and building process. Lectures on six compact aspects gaining importance in a increasingly specialised, complex and international surrounding.
Learning objectiveParticipants will come to understand how they can best navigate the design and building process, especially in relation to understanding their profession, gaining a thorough knowledge of rules and regulations, as well as understanding how involved parties' minds work. They will also have the opportunity to investigate ways in which they can relate to, understand, and best respond to their clients' wants and needs. Finally, course participants will come to appreciate the various tools and instruments, which are available to them when implementing their projects. The course will guide the participants, bringing the individual pieces of knowledge into a superordinate relationship.
ContentDesign and Building Process MIBS is a brief manual for prospective architects and engineers covering the competencies and the responsibilities of involved parties through the design and building process. Three compact chapters regarding the established building culture are gaining importance in an increasingly specialised, complex and international surrounding. Lectures on the topics of competence, organisation, agility, monitoring, interest, and the environment will guide the participants, bringing the individual pieces of knowledge into a superordinate relationship. The course introduces the key figures, depicts the criteria of the project and highlights the proveded services of the consultants. In addition to discussing the basics, the terminologies and the tendencies, the lecture units will refer to the studios as well as the practice: Teaching-based workshops will compliment and deepen the understanding of the three selected aspects of profession, methodology, and environment. The course is presented as a moderated seminar to allow students the opportunity for invididual input: active cololaboration between the students and their tutor therefore required.
Literaturehttps://map.arch.ethz.ch
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesfostered
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityassessed
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed
067-0103-00LInterests Information Restricted registration - show details 10 credits11GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractIn our third semester, we reconsider and re-evaluate our identity as a leading consultant. For this we see how the concept of leadership works on and shapes our skills. In line with our acquired knowledge we now pay attention to all involved interests: the perception of demand. Furthermore, it is a necessity to understand the tasks and duties of every role which you can take on.
Learning objectiveThe students are abe to understand the following terminologies, processes and competences. The are able to put them into practice.
- Interests and positions, perception of demands
- Concept of leadership
- Construction industry and real estate market
ContentIn our third semester, we reconsider and re-evaluate our identity as a leading consultant. For this we see how the concept of leadership works on and shapes our skills. In line with our acquired knowledge we now pay attention to all involved interests: the perception of demand. Furthermore, it is a necessity to understand the tasks and duties of every role which you can take on.
Literaturewww.map.arch.ethz.ch/en
072-0003-00LMethodology Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractIn the fourth term of MAS ETH ARC, the students will guide through the process of methodology which is the ability to put their attitude into practice. Additionally, the course unit puts emphasis on the research findings and finalisation of the written work.
Learning objectiveThe fourth term of MAS ETH ARC supports the students' attitude and practice and methodology. It compels the students to analyse issues and carry out solutions. Ultimately, the knowledge and expertise which is gained throughout the unit will allow the students to fully realise their role as a professional in their field.
ContentIn the fourth term of MAS ETH ARC, the students will guide through the process of methodology which is the ability to put their attitude into practice. Additionally, the course unit puts emphasis on the research findings and finalisation of the written work.

Key words of the course unit
Objectives, methodology, research, analysis and interpretation, academic writing, text understanding, publishing

MAS thesis
Advising students on potential research, in light of students' interests, work and academic experience, and their professional aims. Assisting students with developing the research objectives and devising the research questions, illustration the methodology, defining the contents, publicising their thesis. Public presentation of the objectives.
Lecture notesScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program.
LiteratureLiterature recommendations at www.bauprozess.arch.ethz.ch and www.kompetenz.arch.ethz.ch
072-0101-00LModule 1: Foundations of Digitalisation Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractKey terms: Digital transformation is more than digitisation of existing processes and information
Learning objectiveIndependently of the building industry, Module 1 initially provides information about the characteristics of digitalisation through its principles and rules, enabling the participants to independently recognise the short-term and long-term changes that are resulting from it.
ContentThe first module addresses the topic of digitalisation and digital transformation in a holistic sense. It is much more than converting documents into PDFs or using software. It is about transforming processes, resources and information into a consistent and efficient digital system to make life easier for employees and customers. This journey always involves change. From the perspective of other industries, we first build up a basic understanding and discuss the opportunities and risks.

How do the experiences of other industries help us? What can be derived from them? Why is BIM only a small part and why is the future of BIM not BIM?
Lecture notesScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program and accessible to students on the Miro Board.
LiteratureLiterature recommendations at www.bauprozess.arch.ethz.ch and www.kompetenz.arch.ethz.ch
072-0102-00LModule 2: Collaboration Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractKey terms: "Behaviour for Collaboration" - Structural questions on collaboration and the patterns of behaviour.
Learning objectiveIn Module 2, we break from the theoretical idea of a purely technology-based, better collaboration and look at the situation realistically in order to be able to understand and develop new solutions and requirements.
ContentThe usual approach towards digital transformation is to train people to use new technologies. In contrary, we ask for the specific challenges and problems people have with change. We learn to understand viewpoints of different partners within building projects and new solutions to specific problems.
Lecture notesScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program and accessible to students on the Miro Board.
LiteratureLiterature recommendations at www.bauprozess.arch.ethz.ch and www.kompetenz.arch.ethz.ch
072-0103-00LModule 3: Foundation of Automation Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractKey terms: Managed data, semantics and file formats
Learning objectiveModule 3 we leave behind the negative images from the early days of automation. A gloomy and misanthropic image of automation - both a bliss and a curse. We get to know the positive sides and learn to apply them. How do we become a sustainable "Formula 1"?
ContentWhat does it take to be able to work together in a digitally networked environment? How many "techie genes" are needed to work efficiently and effectively with structured data? The third module gives an insight into the principles of data architectures, data formats, attributes and platform technology. Machine readability as an important requirement but also as a clear challenge e.g. to security requirements.

The module offers the opportunity to prepare for the voluntary buildingSMART Professional Certification.
Lecture notesScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program and accessible to students on the Miro Board.
LiteratureLiterature recommendations at www.bauprozess.arch.ethz.ch and www.kompetenz.arch.ethz.ch
072-0104-00LModule 4: Foundation of Value Creation Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractKey terms: Added value of digital transformation, distributed data management, digital twin, logistics and robotics.
Learning objectiveUsing specific examples, Module 4 illustrates the foundations and versatility of building information modeling (BIM), enabling participants to deal with the concepts, applications and mechanisms involved.
Content"Highway to hell or highway to haven" - the question of a clear and simple roadmap is always at the heart of a digital transformation. "Value creation" is a central goal. Digitalisation is often seen as a strategy from the productivity gap. The fourth module shows how strategic goals can be developed in a roadmap and implemented in practice and how the individual shareholders and stakeholders participate.

We learn to consciously look at the topic of added value and digital transformation from different perspectives. Collision checking and quantity take-offs (QTO) are very useful. But they are only basics when it comes to real value creation.
Lecture notesScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program and accessible to students on the Miro Board.
LiteratureLiterature recommendations at www.bauprozess.arch.ethz.ch and www.kompetenz.arch.ethz.ch
072-0105-00LModule 5: New Business Models Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractKey terms: Business models, cultural change, disruption, evolution, lean methods
Learning objectiveModule 5 focuses on cultural change, innovation, disruption or evolution? In this last model, we learn to question and discover what the 17 Sustainable Goals mean for our industry.
ContentAs a final module, new business models are discussed and explored. Examples will be used to explore patterns and interfaces and to analyse what is needed today and in the future for a successful and sustainable development of the sector. How can innovative ideas move us forward? What can we learn from design thinking? Why is it important for people to have useful and understandable measurable values? How do the 17 Sustainable Goals influence our industry?

We will analyse the topic on the basis of two concrete examples, familiarise ourselves with them and observe their further development as a result.
Lecture notesScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program.
LiteratureScripts, documents, studies, dates and addresses are stored on the server of the program and accessible to students on the Miro Board.
072-0201-00LModule 1: Understanding of Roles Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Learning objectiveThe students are able to understand the following terminologies, processes and competences. They are able to put them into practice.
- Profession
- Ethos and ethic
- Organisational forms
- Role and tasks
- Attitude and practice
ContentOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Lecture notesPlease find the teaching material, the further readings and Information on our server.
Literaturewww.map.arch.ethz.ch/en
072-0202-00LModule 2: Collaboration Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Learning objectiveThe students are able to understand the following terminologies, processes and competences. They are able to put them into practice.
- Organisation charts
- Project knowledge and process understanding
- Structure of the project
- Agile project management
- Socio-economic viewpoint
- Perception of demand
ContentOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Lecture notesPlease find the teaching material, the further readings and Information on our server.
Literaturewww.map.arch.ethz.ch/en
072-0203-00LModule 3: Services Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Learning objectiveThe students are able to understand the following terminologies, processes and competences. They are able to put them into practice.
- Phases and services
- Due diligence and duty of loyalty
- Duties and tasks, liability
- Working packages
- Management and coordination
ContentOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Lecture notesPlease find the teaching material, the further readings and Information on our server.
Literaturewww.map.arch.ethz.ch/en
072-0204-00LModule 4: Guiding/Steering/Leading Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Learning objectiveThe students are able to understand the following terminologies, processes and competences. They are able to put them into practice.
- Management and administration
- Leadership
- Team performance
- Motivation and conflict resolution
ContentOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Lecture notesPlease find the teaching material, the further readings and Information on our server.
Literaturewww.map.arch.ethz.ch/en
072-0205-00LModule 5: Project Information Restricted registration - show details 1 credit2GA. Paulus, S. Menz
AbstractOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Learning objectiveThe students are able to understand the following terminologies, processes and competences. They are able to put them into practice.
- Management of unknowns
- Decision making
- Future perspectives
- Micro and macro environment
- Strength and flexibility
ContentOur advanced studies' lectures are given in German. Please find an English written abstract and/or keywords in the field 'objective'.
Lecture notesPlease find the teaching material, the further readings and Information on our server.
Literaturewww.map.arch.ethz.ch/en