Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 1

1.5 credits
Bachelor's level
Spring Term 2026

About the course

In the course, students are introduced to the principles of sustainability and how its discourse has evolved over time. Students gain an understanding of the role and responsibility of the architect to design sustainable built environments given today's socio-ecological urgencies.

Syllabus

Application and eligibility

This course contains occasions that are included in a degree programme at Umeå university and applies only to those of you who are admitted to the programme. You will receive information about application times and what applies to you from your institution.

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Perspectives on Sustainability and Architecture 1, 1.5 credits

Spring Term 2026

Offered as part of a degree programme

Starts

19 January 2026

Ends

7 June 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 10%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2. Entry requirements

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Course is given by

Umeå School of Architecture

Contactpersons for the course are:

Christina Sander Nordin, Sofia Mikaelsson