Design of Dwelings
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRS2101 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2009 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Waltermann, Andreas |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | I-RT-3N | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Andreas Waltermann | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
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