Architectural Design 2:1 15 credits

About the course

The course introduces students to housing typologies focusing on the scale of the dwelling unit and its relation to its spatial, social and environmental context. During the course students will be introduced to different architectural elements related to housing and their conventions in terms of programme, functions, scale, and dimensions.

Students will design a housing proposal based on a given program and site. The project will be developed through an iterative design process applying both analogue and digital tools. Basic knowledge of structural principles, building materials, and environmental thinking will be integrated into the design process. The project will explore the performance of different spatial configurations, user experiences, and material qualities.

The course is divided into three modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Housing Typologies and Architectural Conventions (4.5 credits)
Module 2: Project Proposal Dwelling Unit (7.5 credits)
Module 3: Representation of the Design Proposal and Evaluation of its Performance (3 credits)

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Autumn 2026
- Architectural Design 2:1
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  HT26 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 16 March 2026
  
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  Starts
  31 August 2026
  
  Ends
  17 January 2027
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-59003
  
  Eligibility
  
  All courses in semesters 1 and 2:
  
  Architectural Design 1:1
  Architectural Technology 1:1
  History and Theory of Architecture 1:1
  Tools and Communication in Architecture 1:1
  Architectural Design 1:2
  Architectural Technology 1:2
  History and Theory of Architecture 1:2
  Tools and Communication in Architecture 1:2
  Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 1
  
  Selection
  
  Guaranteed admission. Is given for TYARK.
  
  Application
  The online application opens 16 March 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 April 2026.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 59,200
  
  Total fee: SEK 59,200
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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