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FP4100

Built Form and Urban Design

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to urban and architectural history and theory, site analysis, the perspective of sustainability in architecture and urban design, aesthetics and creative methods, as well as training in urban design.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate has knowledge on various building forms, the history of urban settlements. Additionally, the candidate is familiar with methods for site analysis and urban development from a sustainability perspective.

Skills: The candidate is capable of working in interdisciplinary teams to develop site analyses, strategies, and recommendations for urban development, with a particular focus on the development of central areas and housing. The candidate can apply qualitative strategies and create visual materials, such as graphics and presentations, to effectively communicate progress and outcomes from planning processes.

Learning methods and activities

The course is based on semester (term) assignments conducted as group work. In addition, there will be some exercises both as group work and individual work. Lectures and exercises are mostly linked to the semester (term) assignments.

Further on evaluation

The group assignment counts for 80% and the individual assignment counts for 20 % towards the final grade in the course. You may register for a rescheduled delivery in the next exam period.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Facility Management (MEIENDOM)
Geography (MGEOG)
Physical Planning (MFYSPL)

Required previous knowledge

Minimun Bachelor's degree or its equivalent

Course materials

Information will be given at the start of the course.

Subject areas

  • Urban Design and Planning

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Architecture and Planning

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment
Weighting 80/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Assignment
Weighting 20/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 80/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Assignment
Weighting 20/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment