Course - Introduction to Structural Design of traditional wooden buildings - TBBY6314
Introduction to Structural Design of traditional wooden buildings
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
Traditional timberframe buildings, introduction to background, historical development and regional building traditions. The topic uses existing buildings as a template where both practical and theoretical angles will be discussed to separate different regional building traditions.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The canditate has knowledge of traditional timber frame buildings structural design.
Skill
The candidate can analyse and estimate damage and causes in traditional timber frame buildings.
General competence
The candidate can document and describe structural design in timber frames
The candidate can describe the state of a timber frame building and suggest appropriate measures.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, practical timber work, individual- and group tutoring, excursions, presentations.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise with written report
- Fieldwork with written report
Further on evaluation
In order to start exams all obligatory activities must be completed.
Home exams with written report
In the case of failure or absence due to illness, a new exam date must be agreed upon by course leader.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Traditional Building Craft (TRADBYGEVU)
Recommended previous knowledge
Experience from timber framing.
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BYG813T | 10 sp | Autumn 2024 |
| TBBY1014 | 15 sp | Autumn 2024 |
| TBBY1016 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2024 |
| TBBY2002 | 10 sp | Autumn 2024 |
Subject areas
- Building Technology
- Architectural Design, History and Technology