Course - Light and Lighting - AAR4850
AAR4850 - Light and Lighting
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | 30 minutes | E |
Course content
The main concepts in light technology, basic photometric laws, the eye's response to light and the main factors for vision. Daylight as a light source, daylight design, daylight calculations according to regulations and standards, the importance of daylight for the visual environment, health and well-being. Overview of electric light sources and their properties. Lighting in sustainable architecture.
When choosing the specialization area Light and color within AAR4680 Circular Studio - Buildings, AAR4850 - Lighting and lighting is a mandatory knowledge topic.
Learning outcome
The course aims to give students:
Knowledge in human visual system, visual perception, impact of light on health, photometric notions and rules, daylight as a light source, electric lighting, principles of daylighting, monitoring and evaluation of daylighting.
Skills in lighting design with the main focus at natural light and sustainability, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the visual environment in buildings.
General competence to utilize new skills to enhance the quality of architectural design and to cooperate with lighting-technical consultants and other professionals, especially about issues relevant for the visual environment in architecture and sustainable development.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars, demonstrations, laboratory exercises with artificial sky, and artificial sun. The course is taught in a concentrated form at the beginning of the term. The exam is in early October.
The teacher will inform students at the start of the semester if there will be a voluntary excursion. Students who participate in voluntary excursions will be expected to pay an individual sum. Students who choose not to participate in the voluntary excursion will be offered an alternative teaching plan.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Oral: Grading rule: A-F Duration: 30 minutes
Aids: no any.
Practical work: Grading rule: Passed
Continuation exam is typically in the next ordinary exam period
Postponed examinations are usually scheduled for the next regular exam period.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR) - some programmes
Architecture (MAAR2)
Architecture (PHAAR)
Sustainable Architecture (MSSUSARC)
Required previous knowledge
Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent.
Course materials
Daylight design of buildings, Nick Baker and Koen Steemers
Dagslys i bygninger, Lyskultur 21/98
The graphical method and lecture notes, B. Matusiak
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architectural Theory
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100 E
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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"