Course - Universal Design - BYGG2362
Universal Design
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
The focus is universal design in the built environment. Basic introduction to the following topics: Concepts, principles, user perspectives, perception and the senses, built examples, ethical perspectives, building code.
Learning outcome
Knowledge of academic and ideological fundament of universal design. Knowledge of user groups and their specific needs. Knowledge of relevant concepts, principles and problems. Knowledge of law and building code. Skills: Understand and apply specific concepts and principles of universal design. Identify and analyze concrete challenges in the physical environment. Charting user needs. Transform user needs to practical solutions. General competence: Perform administrative processes and planning involving universal design.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, videoes, litterature study, assigments, tutoring. May be arranged as a complete online course if needed. The assignment set must be approved prior to the examination.
Further on evaluation
The exam consists of portfolio assessment - all compulsory work together.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Building Constructions – Engineering (BIBYG-F)
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)
Geomatics - Engineering (BIGEOMAT)
Product Design and Technology (BTEKD)
Recommended previous knowledge
Building construction on bachelor level, or other competence in architecture or building on similar level
Course materials
Announced at startup.
Subject areas
- Highway Engineering