Course content

Technical-economical evaluation of building design alternatives, building detailing and selection of materials will be taught with respect to: Fire proofing, sound profing and acoustics, quality of indoor climate, technical installations, energy economy, durability and common building malfunctions etc. The subject uses CAD/BIM for design work. Some training in BIM will be given. Parts of the training and work in this course is carried out in collaboration with Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art.

Learning outcome

The subject will provide an introduction to several problems typical of design of complex buildings. The most important areas of study are fire proofing, sound insulation and acoustics, and indoor climate control. The course will provide training in practical building design work. Furthermore, the course will provide insight in the architects' and engineers' role in building design work.

Learning methods and activities

The activities of this course are all based on solving practical design tasks combined with some excersises. The subject is taught through traditional lectures as well as according to the principles of "Problem Based Learning". A comprehensive design task is carried out in collaboration with students studying architecture. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final written exam (50%) and project works (50%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that exams have been passed in TBA4125 BM4 Design of Buildings and Structures and TBA4160 Building Physics, Basic Course.

Course materials

Collection of compendiums and "Byggforskserien".

Credit reductions