About this course

The course introduces to the basic principles of building analysis by observing buildings. The course focuses on the interactive relation between architecture, structure, building materials and technical installations. By observing existing buildings the course is training the students ability to describe and analyse different solutions in buildings.

Learning outcome

The students will learn to observe and understand the complex relation between architecture, construction, technical design and interior of buildings.

  • Learning activities

    Lectures. Use of sketchbook. Local excursions in small groups. Assignments.

  • Teaching support

    Supervision and guidance.

  • Syllabus

    Arkitekturens konstruktive grunnlag, Bjørn Sandaker & Arne Eggen, 1989.

  • Recommended prerequisites

    IMRT 100

  • Assessment method

    Portfolio assessment consisting of a sketchbook (created based on mandatory exercises and site visits), and a final oral presentation for an external examiner.

    Portfolio Karakterregel: Letter grades

  • About use of AI

    K3 - The general guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NMBU must be followed.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidates exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science