Architectural Technology 2:1, 4.5 credits

Contents

The course introduces students to the fundamental layers of building construction: structure, envelope, and materials. It develops an understanding of how structural systems support a building, how envelopes mediate between inside and outside, and how material choices both shape performance and have an impact on circularity.

Students learn the basics of building physics, exploring how buildings interact with their environment and how passive design strategies can support thermal comfort while reducing reliance on mechanical systems.

Active conditioning strategies for heating, colling and ventilation of building systems are also introduced. Through practical exercises, students examine the relationship between structure and envelope and begin to integrate technical knowledge with architectural design through technical drawings and physical and/or digital models.

Expected learning outcomes

For a passing grade, the student should be able to:

**Knowledge and understanding **

• show an understanding of principles of building physics in relation to structure and envelope.
• describe the functions and relations of the different building layers (structure, envelope, materials)
• recognize the role of the building envelope in thermal comfort, energy use, and daylight.
• show a basic understanding of passive and active architectural systems

**Competence and skills **

• analyse different approaches to structure and envelope in relation to the environment
• apply material and structural principles in design, translating them into spatial form through technical drawings

**Judgement and approach **

• assess and compare simple construction methods for small-scale structural elements
• understand the impact material selection has on circularity and environmental impact
• critically analyse case studies of structures and envelopes to inform the design process

Required Knowledge

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

Form of instruction

The teaching consists of project work and is conducted individually and in groups. The forms of teaching include practical exercises, individual and group tutoring, group discussions and critiques as well as lectures and seminars.

Examination modes

The course will be examined through oral, written and practical assignments, individually and in groups.

The entire course is graded according to the grading scale Pass (G) or Fail (U). The grade is a summative assessment of the results of the different parts of the examinations and is awarded after completion of the course.

Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified.

The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first retake will be offered no later than two months after the regular examination session, but no earlier than ten working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For regular examinations held in May or June, a first retake may be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one second retake (a catch-up) is offered within a year from the regular examination session. Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination.

A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.

Transitional provisions

In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course.