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FP4100

Build Form and Urban Design

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Group assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course will emphasize on urban and architectural history/theory, place analysis, sustainability in architecture and urban design, aesthetic and creative methods as well as training in urban design.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate has knowledge on different architectural forms, urban planning history, methods for urban analysis as well as principles for settlements and centre development under a sustainability perspective. Skills: The candidate can work in interdisciplinary teams to assess local urban contexts to produce strategies for centre and settlements development. Students can apply qualitative urban analyses, produce graphics and presentations to communicate progress and results from planning processes.

Learning methods and activities

The course is based on a semester (term) assignment conducted as group work. In addition there will be some exercises both as group work or individual work. Lectures and exercises are mostly linked to the semester (term) assignment.

Further on evaluation

The group assignment counts 100% towards the final grade in the course. You can register for a re-scheduled delivery in the next exam period.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Facility Management (MEIENDOM)
Geography (MGEOG)
Physical Planning (MFYSPL)

Required previous knowledge

Minimun Bachelor's degree or its equivalent

Course materials

Information will be given at the start of the course.

Subject areas

  • Urban Design and Planning

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Architecture and Planning