Main Field of Study and progress level:
Architecture: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Umeå School of Architecture
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2015-06-22
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2017-12-15
Contents
The courses presents architecture from both theoretical and technological perspectives by analyzing the cultural circumstances in which it is created. Particular emphasis is laid on how a bullding exercises multiple influences on its surrounding environment. By studying and reflecting on the cultural conditions of architecture, the course intends to provide the student with an holistic perspective on architecture and sustainability and develop strategies and tools for creating sustainable architecture in its cultural and economic context.
The course is divided into three sections: 1. Introduction: Cultural Intervention (6.0 ECTS) 2. Field Trip (1.0 ECTS) 3. Analytic project: Architectural Concepts and Sustainable Impact (13 ECTS)
Expected learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: - Evaluate theories and methods of creating sustainable architecture - Anaylze architecture from a cultural perspective - Understand architecture as an holistic idea - Understand how construction can contribute to sustainable building
Form of instruction
The course will include lectures, individual and group project work, tutorials, seminars, workshops and a field trip or equivalent assignment.
Examination modes
The grading scheme is pass/fail. The course will be graded by attendance at all mandatory teacher-led classes and on-going evaluation conducted through exercises, review and documentation of the student ́s project work and field trip. The grading scheme is pass/fail. In order to successfully complete the course all compulsory oral, written and practical assignments must be completed and passed.Students, who have not passed the course at the ordinary examination, will be given another examination date. The student has the right to another examiner if he/she has not passed the course or parts of the course after two examinations, if nothing speaks against it (HF 6 chapter. 22§). The request for a new examiner should be aimed at the board for the Architecture School.
ACCREDITATION Accreditation is handled on an individual basis. This course cannot be examined together with another course with similar contents. In case of uncertainty the student should contact the person responsible for the education at the Architecture School.
Literature
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