Course - Design Management - AAR4951
AAR4951 - Design Management
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| work | 100/100 | ALLE |
Course content
The design process is the basis for an optimal construction process and an end-product according to the requirements of the client and the society. Good and relevant process leadership forms the basis for the best use of the resources and the best architecture. The course will give an introduction to design management, decision making, coordination and planning related to requirements from the site, the production, clients and public authorities. Available "tools", concept options and optimizing costs and technology as well as design management related to various contract types will be emphasized.
Learning outcome
Knowledge The candidate should have knowledge of: - The building design process and its place in the overall construction process. - What the design processes products are and what constitutes value in them - The various actors involved and their roles and responsibilities - Different implementation models for construction projects and the implications for the design. - The building design process as a production system and management of it - The complexity of modern building projects and the need for interdisciplinarity and interface management - Management of the building design process. Skills The candidate should be able to: - Apply the knowledge in a real life building design processes. General knowledge The candidate must: - Understand the importance of professional management of the design process. - Understand the importance of framework factors such as cost, time and quality. - Understand the design process impact in relation to the buildings suitability for its purpose.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and hands-on examples in cooperation with representatives from the construction industry in Norway. The exercises will be related to current projects.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
Further on evaluation
You can register for a re-schedules exam in the next exam period
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Required previous knowledge
Completed three years basic courses in architecture, bachelor in architecture or equivalent.
Course materials
Textbook, lecture notes and project/case documents.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
No.of lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 2
No.of specialization hours: 7
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Architecture
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Planning
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Work
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Summer UTS work 100/100 ALLE
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD work 100/100 ALLE
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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"