Course content

The course will give an increased knowledge of the basis for housing design. It will give an overview of relevant architectural elements of housing, housing typologies and premises for planning and production of housing and housing areas.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate has ... - advanced knowledge related to the current topic of the project assignment(s) in the subject AAR4510 Housing Design. - detailed knowledge of selected architecture and / or plans of high quality. - advanced experiential knowledge of the relationship between architectural representations in different formats and architecture and / or cities and towns that are in use over time. Skills: The candidate ... - is able to critically assess and recognise quality in architecture and / or plans and make use of such assessments in her own architectural work. - is able to formulate an academic text on architecture. - is able to navigate within research and development in the field of architecture. General competence: The candidate ... - takes independent responsibility for her own learning and professional development and is able to apply her knowledge in new fields. - is able to reflect critically and ethically on her own architectural work, create new frameworks for understanding - is able to communicate architectural work at a professional level and in an academic context. - relates her professional competence and commitment to important societal issues and sustainability.

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of lectures, seminars and presentation of assignments.

An optional excursion can be arranged as part of the teaching of the course. At the start of the semester the course leader will inform the students whether an optional excursion will be arranged. Students who participate in optional excursions must expect to pay a share of the expenses. For students who do not participate in optional excursions, an alternative will be offered.

Further on evaluation

The assignment(s) are mandatory and form(s) the basis for the assessment. At the regular exam, students may be offered the opportunity to present the final exercise orally to the sensor. The oral presentation itself is not included as part of the assessment. Students can register for a re-scheduled examination in the next exam period.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent. The course should be taken in combination with AAR4510 Housing Design in the same semester.

Course materials

Will be annouced when the course begins.