COURSE SYLLABUS
Architectural Engineering, 6 credits
Arkitektur och teknik, 6 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017
Course Code: TATN15
Confirmed by: Dean Feb 9, 2015
Valid From: Aug 1, 2015
Version: 1
Reg number:JTH 2015/1041-313
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Technology (95%) and social sciences (5%)
Subject group: BY1
Specialised in: G2F
Main field of study: Civil Engineering

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

After completing the course, the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

-demonstrate knowledge of the planning process, from concept, program stage and planning to the design of a public building in its physical environment
-demonstrate knowledge of various public building types, their historical development and use, as well as the design and performance of contemporary spaces and architectural theories
-demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a public buildings structural design, technical systems and solutions related to materials, indoor environment and the climate screen based on Swedish legislation and standards

Skills and abilities

-demonstrate ability to independently make a design proposal, analyze and visualize a part of a public building by functional, structural, technical, material-related, cultural and architectural aspects
-demonstrate ability to make drawings and models for presentation, calculations, analysis and simulation of a part of a public building in the system phase

Judgement and approach

-be able to identify, analyze and evaluate aspects of public buildings by functional, structural, technical, material-related, cultural and architectural aspects, supporting a sustainable development

Contents

The course provides the student basic knowledge in planning and design of public buildings, based on technical and qualitative aspects, with respect to legislation and standards, supporting a sustainable development.
The course includes the following:
-The history and development of public buildings
-Typologies of public buildings and conditions for their planning and design
-Qualitative aspects of the design of public buildings
-Aspects of sustainability that affect the planning and design
-The design of spaces and spatial concept of modern architecture
-Structural systems and technical solutions for public buildings
-Solutions for material, indoor environment and the climate screen for public buildings
-Legislation, standards and regulations regarding the planning of public buildings
-Economic assessment that includes indicators for different activities for descriptions and calculations in the program stage
-Sketching and modeling work for presentation
-Graphic presentation techniques

Type of instruction

Lectures, project work, field trip.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completed Courses 60 credits in first cycle , including BIM Project 2, Analysis and Simulation - Architectural Engineering, 12 hp, Energy and Building Services Engineering, 6 hp, Structural Engineering 1, 6 hp and Industrial Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing, 6 hp (or the equivalent).

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Project work6 credits5/4/3/U

Course literature

The literature is preliminary until one month before the course starts.
Structure as architecture
A source book for architects and structural engineers
Andrew W. Charleson
Förlag: Architectural Press 2005 (slut på förlaget, finns som e-bok på biblioteket)
ISBN-nummer 13:978-0-7506-6527-8