Course content

Technical evaluation of building design alternatives, planning process, integrated design, architecture, design criteria, project analysis, selection of building technique, building detailing and selection of materials will be taught with respect to: practical building physics, fire safety, technical installations and adaptability, indoor climate, sun conditions, optimization of building envelope parameters regarding energy efficiency and environmental impact, future low energy concepts, energy accounting, energy flexibility, etc.

Legislation: Understanding of technical and administrative requirements within the field.

Digital string: Digital skills in using DAK software, digital skills in using presentation tools, digital teamwork skills, digital source evaluation skills.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate should have knowledge of skills needed for practical design of large and complex buildings. This will result in ability to organize and participate in team work where different professional contributions are made, such as architectural and structural design, building physics design, environmental design and fire safety design.

Skills: The candidate is able to contribute in practical design of buildings.

General competence: The candidate can, in collaboration with architects and engineers, contribute to design of buildings on the basis of improved knowledge of the society's needs and requirements to buildings in general.

Learning methods and activities

The activities of this course are based on project works combined with exercises. The subject is taught through traditional lectures as well as through project based learning in teams. Seminar and gathering participation.

Mandatory activities must be approved in order for the student to be able to evaluate the project and to register for the exam.

Compulsory assignments: 4 out of 5 compulsory exercises and 3 collaborative presentations of project work in groups must be approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Project/exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic course in Building technology BYGT1001 or Design of Buildings and Structures TBA4165 BM4 (or equivalent) together with basic knowledge about building materials.

Course materials

Text book: Geving, S. 2021. "Praktisk bygningsfysikk". Fagbokforlaget.

Parts of the Building Research Series.

Støttelitteratur:

Teknisk forskrift med veiledning (TEK, SAK, DOK).

Div. Norsk Standard.

Credit reductions