Course - Design in Context - AAR4528
AAR4528 - Design in Context
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade:
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeider | 100/100 |
Course content
The students will work on the advanced basics of architecture and building thorough a hands-on workshop process involving the necessary assessment on site, holistic considerations of building materials, the building of the structure and the final use of the architecture.
Focus will be especially in building material, the economy and ecology of the structure, the functionality and architectural quality of both the created interior spaces and the immediate outdoor spaces.
Learning outcome
- Knowledge -
Students will get a better understanding of the essential connection between nature and architecture, both physically connected materials and landscape, and on a mental level.
- Skills -
Students will learn more about site-specific designing and building in a given context and wood as building material in particular, and living in the world in general.
- Competence -
Students should both gain a more realistic competence about ecological and economical design solutions and be able to both design and construct small builings out of wood more independently.
Learning methods and activities
Max number of students: 12 stud. The main teaching takes place during the hands on workshop at the site through practical work and discussions.
The course can also include seminars and lectures where these are deemed necessary. The course is taught in English.
Further on evaluation
For postponed evaluations based on project assignments a new or revised assignment in the course must be delivered within the deadline set by the course instructor.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)
Recommended previous knowledge
Experience with full scale building and standard workshop experience.
Required previous knowledge
Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent. The course must be taken in combination with AAR4863 Prefab.
Course materials
Course materials will be announced on start-up and will mainly consist of freely available material.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2018-06-01
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Arbeider 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Arbeider 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"