Course - Building Documentation and Analysis - AAR8140
AAR8140 - Building Documentation and Analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Approved report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved report | 100/100 |
Course content
The subject offers an introduction to the most important theories and methods in building conservation, and on how these metods can be used as a basis for planning of interventions in existing built environments. The work is usually based on field studies of a given building or built environment, including documentation and proposal for a strategy for future development, based on a heritage value assessment. The work can also be based on literature studies.
Learning outcome
The objective is to give the students a substantial theoretical basis for assessment of heritage value and discussion of strategies for actions in existing built environments.
KNOWLEDGE: Conservation theories and principles, value assessment in decision making, and management of the cultural heritage. Use of arhival records and documents, including critical assessment of their contents. Methods for surveying and recording buildings. Knowledge of materials and their physical properties, typical decay processes like biological degradation, necessary for the assessment of technical condition.
SKILLS: Systematic and interdisciplinary collecting of information in field work with actual buildings. The ability to read buildings as historical documents, based on knowledge of their history and building archaeology. The ability to synthesize considerable amounts of detailed knowledge into a comprehensive understanding of the pre-requisitions, qualities and utilization possibilities of a built environment.
GENERAL COMPETENCE: A basic understanding of existing buildings as resources in a wide conception of the notion. A systematic, scientifically based discussion and assessment of the historical contents and their significance for an existing built environment.
Learning methods and activities
The teaching is based on field studies/literature studies and report writing. If suitable, the subject may be arranged in cooperation with the master course AAR4825 Survey, Documentation and Analysis of Existing Buildings (autumn), possibly in a joint fieldwork with this subject. A separate report is required for the PhD subject.
Further on evaluation
There are no mandatory teaching activitites in this subject, only individual supervision. The course is evaluated on the basis of a written submission (report or essay)
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Architecture (PHAAR)
Recommended previous knowledge
Students have to be enrolled in the PhD program.
Required previous knowledge
Msc in Architecture or equivalent, preferably including courses in building conservation.
Course materials
Information is given at the start of the course
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architectural Design, History and Technology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Approved report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Approved report
100/100
Release
2023-12-11Submission
2024-03-01
08:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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"