From October 11, 2018, through January 17, 2019, the Karl Bernert College at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will focus on typical regional timber construction methods in the Lausitz. The lecture series is part of the “fundamentale” program at the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management.
The seminar is now in its 19th edition for the 2018–19 fall semester. Since 2010, it has been named after the distinguished Umgebindehaus researcher Karl Bernert (1927–2009). The longtime historic preservationist from Löbau had worked closely with the university and, together with Prof. Christian Schurig, was one of the founders of the lecture series.
The Karl Bernert Lecture Series is directed by Dr.-Ing. Liane Vogel and Prof. Thomas Worbs. The lectures take place on Thursdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in Building Z II of the university (Schliebenstraße 21 in 02763 Zittau), Room K19.
The current lecture schedule can be viewed at umgebindehaus.hszg.de/service/karl-bernert-kolleg/. At the Karl-Bernert-Kolleg, typical regional timber-frame construction methods of Lausitz—half-timbered houses and Schrotholz houses —are once again being presented as a living testament to folk architecture.
Of particular interest is the diverse range of perspectives offered in lectures by faculty members from Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences as well as by renowned speakers from the region. These presentations will explore various aspects of the typical regional timber-frame construction methods of Lausitz (construction, architectural research, historic preservation, building ecology, building physics, living in historic buildings, renovation…).
An excursion on November 8, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. will take participants to notable locations featuring half-timbered houses in Hirschfelde, Ober- and Niedercunnersdorf, and Ebersbach. During the tour, Prof. Thomas Worbs will provide expert commentary on the historic districts and structures.
The lecture series is open to the public; all interested parties are cordially invited.
Contact:
Dr.-Ing. Liane Vogel, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
Phone 03583 612 4689