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

Required previous knowledge

The course has to be taken in combination with AAR4623 Topology and Tectonics