BYG218 Art of Building and Architecture
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Jonas Høgli Major
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
EnglishRecommended prerequisites
BYG101 or equivalent
Course contents
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Architecture Theory and History.
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Design and engineering theory.
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Analysis of existing buildings, with emphasis on system understanding.
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Wooden Buildings sustainability, structure and detailing.
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Concept work.
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Analysis, programming and design.
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Practical detailing based on pre-accepted solutions.
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Preparation of visualization media, digital and physical.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to:
· Be able to explain and communicate the content of the main references of the 20th century architecture and the most renowned historical styles.
· Be able to explain and communicate architectural tactics for achieving aesthetic and symbolic qualities.
· Be able to analyze and communicate comprehensive understanding of existing buildings.
· Be able to plan detailed solutions for smaller buildings, with emphasis on the use of wood as a building material.
· Be able to build physical and digital models og own design
· Be able to communicate content, pros and cons of the design with an architect's vocabulary.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory exercises.
Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written digital home exam, 3 hours (30 % contribution of final assessment), and portfolio with project work (70 % contribution to final assessment). Graded assessment. Information on portfolio aquirements will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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BYG107 – Architecture | 5 |
BYG223 – Architecture | 5 |