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AAR4832

Climate and Built Form

New from the academic year 2010/2011

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The students learn to analyse local site and climate and their consequences for built form. Particular attention to daylight, solar access and shading; ventilation; wind and precipitation; climate-adapted design of outdoor-indoor areas.

Learning outcome

The students will learn methods to analyse the various elements of local climate and site, and assess their consequences for the design of low-emission architecture.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and presentations; discussions

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignment 2
  • Assignment 1
  • Assignment 3

Required previous knowledge

Completed three years basic courses in architecture, engineering or urban planning; bachelor in architecture, engineering or urban planning; or equivalent

Course materials

Case studies; research articles and other literature; lecture notes; site visits

Subject areas

  • Architecture
  • Architectural Theory
  • Architectural Design, History and Technology
  • Building and Material Technology
  • Building Materials
  • Building Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-14 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-23 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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