ARK100 Architecture and Sustainability I

Credits (ECTS):10

Course responsible:Efthymia Ratsou Stæhr

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Norsk

Course frequency:yearly

Teaching and exam period:Spring semester

About this course

Architecture and sustainability I: Form, space, order and architectural methods.

The course includes an introduction in form, shape, order and architectural composition, including a basic course in model building and colour. In addition to lessons and practical workshops the course includes basic techniques oaf architectural communication (plans, sections, facades, perspective and oral presentation). The course is organised around a small project that has to be designed according to program, site, terrain and architectural concept.

Learning outcome

The students will obtain a basic understanding of conceptual thinking and communication in architecture. The student will be able to develop and present a small architectural design through drawings, model and oral description.
  • Lessons, workshops and supervised exercises. Possibility to join a supplementary study trip will be offered.
  • Partial assignments will be announced during the course. Project assignment to be submitted in the last week of the semester.
  • Compulsory assignments.
  • Letter grades