Course - Innovation in Built Environment: Theory, Practice, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration - AAR4695
AAR4695 - Innovation in Built Environment: Theory, Practice, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100/100 |
Course content
This course aims to equip master's students in the architecture program at NTNU with a comprehensive understanding of innovation theory and its application in built environment, engineering, real estate, and sustainable practices. Students will engage in both theoretical studies and hands-on projects to develop innovative solutions collaboratively.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge about:
- Key innovation theories and their relevance to the built environment.
- Historical context and pivotal innovations in built environment evolution.
- Multidisciplinary aspects of innovation in the built environment.
- The intersection of sustainable practices and built environment innovation.
Skills
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze and apply various innovation theories to built environment contexts.
- Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Utilize generative AI tools to explore architectural design possibilities.
- Understanding the innovation process of a product or solution and the road to market
Learning methods and activities
The course utilizes a combination of lectures, workshops, guest lectures, group discussions, and hands-on projects to engage students actively in the learning process. Teaching materials and communication will be available through the university's online platform. The course is conducted in English to accommodate a diverse student body.
Further on evaluation
The course assessment is designed to evaluate both individual understanding and collaborative innovation skills:
- Group Innovative Project (50%): Multidisciplinary teams create and present an innovative concept, showcasing collaborative skills and interdisciplinary knowledge.
- Individual Paper on Innovation Theory (40%): Students submit a paper exploring innovation theories and their application to the built environment.
- Reflective Journal (10%): Regular reflections on personal growth and insights throughout the course.
Course materials
Required Readings
- Brown, T. (2008). Design thinking. Harvard Business Review, 86(6), 84-92.
- Christensen, C. M. (1997). The innovator's dilemma: When new technologies cause great firms to fail. Harvard Business Review Press.
- Kelley, T., & Kelley, D. (2013). Creative confidence: Unleashing the creative potential within us all. Crown Business.
- West, G. (2017). Scale: The universal laws of growth, innovation, sustainability, and the pace of life in organisms, cities, economies, and companies. Penguin.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio
100/100
Release
2024-11-17Submission
2024-11-24
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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"