Examination arrangement

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.