The exchange term at Umeå School of Architecture gives the student the opportunity to explore of new fields of knowledge related to architecture and urban design. The aim is to develop your own critical thinking and your ability to apply new perspectives, designing alternative architectural proposals, strategies and practices that can contribute to change in today's societal- and urban development. Important elements of the programme are social- and environmental sustainability, resource awareness, work on different scales, experimenting with technical solutions and prototyping through full-scale construction and architectural interventions and installations in the physical environment.
The course package consists of two seminar courses run in parallel with a synthesis course in the form of a design project. The seminar courses introduce and deepen theoretical and technical concepts, methods, processes and issues. Design projects are carried out within different studios, allowing you to choose an approach departing from your personal interest.
5AR423 Synthesis course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution, 20 Credits The course is a continuation of the student's work with the architectural and urban research theme as well as the own position and agenda that the student has developed in "Synthesis course 1: Architecture and urban planning projects, positioning". In the course, students will apply and further develop the architectonic and/or urban strategies that were investigated in the previous course through the design of an advanced and technically solved architectural and/or urban planning project. The course is studio based. Specific course information, themes, design requirements, and submission requirements are adjusted and determined for each academic year by the examiner.
5AR424 Seminar course 2a: Architectural Technology, Resolution, 5 Credits Students who take the course will expand their knowledge and critical understanding of architectural technology, environmental comfort and choice of materials, as well as development and design of systems and details. Students will apply the knowledge acquired in "Seminar Course 1a: Architectural Technology, Sustainability and Environmental Impact" in or related to aspects of their design project in "Synthesis Course 2: Architecture and Urban Design Project, Resolution".
5AR425 Seminar course 2b: Professional Studies in Architecture and Urban Design, 5 Credits Students who take the course will expand upon their abilities, knowledge and understanding of professional practice. The course provides students with knowledge of basic legal, occupational and statutory spheres of responsibility, as well as critically reflecting on the regulatory, financial and professional mechanisms that guide their future as practicing architects.
