Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2025-03-18
Contents
In the course the students are introduced to architectural technology through both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Students will be introduced to commonly used building materials, building elements and structural principles in relation to architectural design and sustainability principles.
Expected learning outcomes
For a passing grade, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
show basic understanding of material properties and characteristics.
explain basic structural principles, such as building loads, and common structural elements/systems
describe building elements such as foundations, structural systems, and building envelopes, including their layering and function
elaborate given case studies in terms of construction and materiality
Competence and skills
apply basic structural principles in simple design exercises through sketching, drawing, model-making techniques
explore how materials and structural principles can be translated into space through design iterations
Judgement and approach
discuss basic concepts of sustainability in relation to materials and structures in building technology
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.
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of project work and is conducted individually and in groups. The forms of teaching are practical exercises, individual and group tutoring, group discussions and critiques as well as lectures and seminars.
Examination modes
The entire course is graded according to the grading scale Pass (G) or Fail (U). The overall course grade is a summative assessment of the results of the different parts of the examinations and is awarded after completion of the course.
The course will be examined through oral, written and practical assignments, individually and in groups.
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.
Other regulations
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.
