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Design of Dwelings

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRS2101
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2006
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2008-2009)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Waltermann, Andreas
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-RT-3N2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Andreas WaltermannFinnish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11

Learning Outcomes

The student learns to design multi-storey dwellings and knows the technical, economical, social, cultural and environmental preconditions of housing design. S/He is able to design a functional and spatial entity on its own locality and understands to assess the quality of the design. The student knows the related legislation.

Contents

Detailed and functional design of different dwelling types and living environments; needs, design principals and objectives of spatial design, measurements, room programs and functionality; design of service spaces; different types of multi-story buildings; the living environment as an entity; design of external spaces; quality criteria and future challenges of dwelling and dwelling design; control of the design process.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Kahri-Pyykönen, Asuntoarkkitehtuuri ja -suunnittelu. (Architecture and design of dwelling)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, examples, design exercises, presentation of implemented examples.

Assessment Methods

The student testifies her learning results by reports, tests and exercises, numeric assessment


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