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MIB4501

Building informatics and wood constructions, Specialisation Course

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

The course comprises advanced topics within field of expertise for both building informatics and wood building technologies.

Topics can be future risks and possibilities (i.e. climate change etc), new building concepts (i.e circularity of timber structure), advanced and innovative solutions, systems and processes (i.e BIM based).

Learning outcome

After the course the students should:

  • have an in-depth understanding for selected topics within the building informatics and wood building technologies.
  • can choose and use appropriate methods for simulations or analysis of various important aspects such as project planning, CO2 emissions, etc.
  • be able to read and analysis scientific articles, and thereby orientate themselves regarding the relevant scientific front.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, guided self-study (literature and professional videos), report writing, individual work and/or in groups, and presentation in plenary.

If there are less than 6 students, it will be guided self-study.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory work- see course description

Further on evaluation

The grades are set based on delivered project report. If failed, new report has to be delivered according to agreement with course coordinator.

To have access to the exam/project report delivery, two assignments shall be approved

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Building Informatics and Wood Constructions (MIBIT)

Course materials

To be announced at semester start

Subject areas

  • Computer and Information Science
  • Building and construction technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Project Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Project Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment