Course content

URBAN DESIGN: 10%
HOUSING DESIGN: 70%
The basic elements of dwelling
- the basic aspect of use
- the dimensions of elements and space
- space, construction and form
Housing and society
- case-studies
- theory studies
- environmental responsebilities
Housing for our time
- planning and environment
- space and urban structure
- housing based on society-defined issues
TECHNOLOGY: 20%

Learning outcome

Provide basic design knowledge and skills focusing on housing in a spesific context. Attention will be paid to: architectural design as support in everyday activities and social life, design of architectural space and sequences of spaces. Housing typologies and forms of dwelling in history and in contemporary architecture discussed in their cultural and social context. Properties of construction and quality of building materials. Focus on low energy buildings.

Learning methods and activities

The design of dwellings in relationship to place, human activities, systems of construction and environmental thinking.
Design studio.
Workshops, seminars, lectures.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Basic course A1, A2 and A3