Course content

The subject gives an introduction to indoor and outdoor climate, heat transfer including introduction to energy use in buildings, wind and air movements in buildings, moisture transfer, acoustics and lighting. Theory and simple calculation methods will be introduced and used to evaluate buildings and building constructions against the Norwegian Building Code and other requirements. The most common building materials will be introduced, and their technical and esthetical properties discussed in regard to the usability in various building constructions. These materials are primarily wood, bricks, concrete, steel and glass. An introduction related to resource use and sustainability will be given.

Learning outcome

The subject gives a theoretical introduction to basic building physical laws giving the foundation for correct building construction design. After completing this subject, the student will know how to find, use and evaluate materials and components for use in buildings based on their properties. The subject also gives an overview of the most important properties of common materials.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compendium, semester assignment, exercises, where most exercises are coordinated with activities in AAR4331 Arkitektur 3. The exercises performed in cooperation with AAR4331 Arkitektur 3, are to be carried out in groups.

This subject will be taught at the same time and coordinated with AAR4331 Arkitektur 3.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Accepted as a student at the Faculty of Architectural Design and Fine Art.

Course materials

Compendium in building physics. SINTEF Building and Infrastructure's Building Research Design Sheets. Norwegian Building Code with guidance document. Various Norwegian Standards.