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BYGG2363

Architectural aesthetics and quality of place

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Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement Portfolio

About

About the course

Course content

The focus of this subject is aesthetic quality of the built environment and surrounding landscape. Basic introduction to subjects such as place analysis, buildings and space, light and colour, cultural heritage, building code, aesthetics in planning and building processes.

Learning outcome

Knowledge of architectural aesthetics and qualities of place. Knowledge of architectural history and urbanism. Knowledge of planning and projecting. Knowledge of professional concepts and building code. Able to use aesthetic tools and perform analysis and evaluation. Knowledge of how planning and building processes may influence aestethics in the built environment.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, videoes, literature study, assignments, tutoring. May be arranged as an online course if needed.

Further on evaluation

The exam consists of portfolio assessment - all compulsory work together.

Course materials

Announced at course startup.

Subject areas

  • Architectural Theory

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering