BYVE3615 Architecture and Design Course description

An individual report (word limit 3000-4000) based on a case study from Mechanical Engineering.

The exam result can be appealed. In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, an oral examination may be used instead. In case an oral exam is used, the examination result cannot be appealed

All aids are permitted.

Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of the historical development of building architecture in Norway and Europe, and has learnt to identify the most important architectural styles
• has knowledge of constructional architectural history
• has knowledge of the main characteristics of and differences between local building traditions in Norway
• has knowledge of the historical development of urban planning and the design of street networks and outdoor spaces in built-up environments
• has knowledge of how environmental considerations and the desire for sustainable development can be linked to the concept of building traditions in order to develop good residential environments

Skills

The student:

• is capable of seeing a building project from the architect's perspective when designing and dimensioning a building
• is capable of making the right choices in connection with planning and building applications by using his/her knowledge of architecture, building traditions and aesthetics, and of ensuring good adaptation to the existing built-up environment, the scenery and the surroundings
• is capable of meeting the Planning and Building Act-s requirements for building traditions and aesthetics
• understands how building traditions and aesthetics can be addressed in building projects, and particularly in connection with urban renewal/regeneration (balconies, retrofitting of insulation, noise barriers), densification, annexes/extensions etc.
• has knowledge of how environmental considerations and the desire for sustainable development can be linked to the concept of building traditions

General competence

• The student:is capable of making sensible choices in connection with planning and building applications based on an overall assessment of the many requirements for aesthetics and compliance with building tradition
• benefits from his/her knowledge of constructional architectural history when designing buildings
• is capable of proposing more sustainable urban development

Lectures, assignments, city walks, excursions and inspections of building environments and building projects in Oslo. Visual architectural documentation from films, slides etc. Lectures by students. Canvas software is used as an aid.

Arvind Keprate

The course builds on MAPE1300 Mechanics.

The topic is compulsory in the 4th semester of the Bachelor Programme, and is one of the courses exchange students may choose. Tuition is in English.

The course provides an introduction to the theories of information and communication used in the public and private sectors.

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade, E is the lowest pass grade and F is a fail.

No prior knowledge requirements

Knowledge

The student

• knows about different theories and concepts used in analyzing mediated information and communication.
• knows about how matters of media-related legislation, especially in Norway, are associated with information, communication and social media
• knows about principles and strategies for information storage, retrieval and use

Skills

The student

• can analyze and reflect critically and ethically on the roles and responsibilities of information and communication professionals
• can develop, implement and manage successful social media strategies for public and private enterprises
• can apply insights from research and development to practical and theoretical use

General competence

The student

• can communicate and present in public in oral and written form the main theories of mediated information and communication
• is updated on new trends and innovation in the fields of information, communication and social media