Course - Architecture- Topology/Tectonics/Typology - AAR4904
AAR4904 - Architecture- Topology/Tectonics/Typology
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2023/2024
Course content
The course introduces a broader understanding of architecture as an heritage based on human and cultural conditions and choices. The point of departure is a critical discussion of priorities considering design, choice of materials and programming.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:- Understanding of how architectural meaning can emerge and be understood.- Understanding of how visions, priorities and choices can merge human and cultural meaning to architectural design.Skills:- To be able to read and discuss visions, interpretations and priorities on form, tectonics and programming from existing architectural works.- Ability to reflect and communicate knowledge learned when investigating your own or other design processes.General competence (attitudes):- Contribute to knowledge,openness and critical discussion of own and other design processes when discussing architecture.
Learning methods and activities
Historical and alternative examples will be introduced through lectures and seminars. Modelling, illustration and written words.
Further on evaluation
You can register for a re-scheduled examination in the next exam period
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (MAAR)
Architecture (MAAR2)
Required previous knowledge
The course has to be taken in combination with AAR4623 Topology and Tectonics
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
No
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"