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MIB4203

Byggetradisjoner og byggeprosess

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement Project assignment

About

About the course

Course content

Traditional building techniques and building processes, with main focus on wood construction.

Building processes.

Learning outcome

Knowledge about traditional building techniques based on wood materials.

Integrate traditional knowledge into current comstruction methods and building processes, aimed at both conservation, upgrading and new construction.

Ability to design constructive and aesthetic projects based on wood materials.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, project work, assignments

Up to 3 compulsory seminar days, either on campus or excursion.

The course requires use of private PC suitable for 3D-modelling. Free software.

In case of less than 6 students, the course may be arranged as a guided self study through a digital learning platform.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments - See course description

Further on evaluation

1 final, major exam assignment.

Up to 6 mandatory assignments must be approved to access final exam assessment.

There may be up to 6 compulsory seminar days. Compulsory seminar days will be specified at course startup.

Supplementary information about continuation: Off campus exam next time the course is running. Previously approved compulsory assignments can be approved by application.

Course materials

Information will be given at startup

Subject areas

  • Architectural Design, History and Technology
  • Architectural Design and Management

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Project assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Project assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment