Course - Concepts and Strategies in Sustainable Architecture - AAR4833
Concepts and Strategies in Sustainable Architecture
About
About the course
Course content
An introduction to various concepts such as energy-efficient, sustainable and zero-emission buildings and built environment, and the challenges and strategies related to their design. The course provides a broad overview of the issue ranging from insight in the history of sustainable architecture to a discussion of the most up-to-date concepts of zero-emission buildings and built environment.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: environmental challenges and sustainable development of the built environment; green building concepts from solar houses to Zero Emission buildings; strategies for mitigating environmental impact of the built environment.
Skills: The students will learn to identify, understand and analyse terminology, principles and challenges related to sustainable architecture, more specifically energy-efficient and zero-emission buildings and built environment.
General competence: critical insights in green building concepts and sustainable development of the built environment.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and presentations / discussions
Further on evaluation
One grade based on the delivered assignment and the oral presentation of it. 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)
Architecture - Continuing Education (ARAEVU)
Sustainable Architecture (MSSUSARC)
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 plus lecture notes and site visits
Subject areas
- Architectural Design, History and Technology
- Urban Design and Planning
- Energy and Indoor Environment
- Architecture