Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, students have an understanding of sustainable construction methods, circular economy in built environment, reprogramming buildings and in-depth knowledge of adaptive reuse of an existing building.
Credits: 18
Schedule: 14.01.2021 - 03.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Elina Koivisto, Elina Koivisto, Kimmo Lintula, Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola, Niko Sirola, Mikko Summanen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Elina Koivisto, Elina Koivisto, Kimmo Lintula, Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola, Niko Sirola, Mikko Summanen
Contact information for the course (valid 22.12.2020-21.12.2112):
Main information channel: Mycourses
Questions etc. elina.2.koivisto@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
A studio course dealing with the sustainable reuse and renovation of buildings. The course involves an annually changing real-life case for a real-life customer. The design is made at the level of working drawings. The course includes attendance on Building Technology lecture course xxx.
Applies in this implementation:
The course code for the Building Technology lecture course is ARK-E3512. The lecture course is included in the studio but please, sign up separately to the lectures course also. Teaching on the course is organized in zoom during spring 2021. Some site visits will be organized if safely possible.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course will be graded using scale 1-5.
Applies in this implementation:
The final grade (1-5) is based on the design project. Lectures and related writing task are graded pass/fail. Evaluation criteria of the design task are
- overall architectural character
- the areal plan and relation to the surroundings
- understanding the characteristics of the area and the building (athmosphere, technical aspects, esthetics)
- spacial functionality, efficiency and accessibility
- structural and technical consistency
- athmosphere and experienciality of the design
- sustainability
- design process and time management
- presentation
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Attendance in contact sessions and lectures etc. required.
18op=486h
Contact sessions approx. 60h
Lectures/workshops/excursions approx. 34h
Independent work approx. 392h
Applies in this implementation:
80% attendance required for both lectures and design project tutoring.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The materials are distributed during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ARK-E3508, A-9.3309
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Before participating in studio courses student need to have finished their bachelor studies and applied for the bachelor's degree.
- ARK-E3502 recommended
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
The order of priority for admitting students to courses at Aalto ARTS 1.1.2018 onwards (approved by The Committee of Arts, Design and Architecture on 10.10.2017)
The order of priority is as follows:
- students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have scheduled it for the current academic year in their personal study plan (HOPS);
- exchange students for whom the course is a part of his/her officially approved learning agreement and scheduled to be taken during the current semester;
- students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have not completed it yet;
- students, for whom the course is part of his/her major s or programme s alternative studies and has been scheduled in the student's PSP (HOPS) for the current academic year
- students, for whom the course is part of his/her major s or programme s alternative studies and who have not completed the requisite number of credits for alternative studies yet;
- students for whom the course is compulsory for their minor;
- students, for whom the course is part of his/her minor subject s alternative studies and who have not completed the requisite number of credits for alternative studies yet;
- students who have applied for the course through a student mobility scheme (internal mobility within Aalto University, flexible study right (JOO) studies etc.);
- other students.
Courses that are intended to be multidisciplinary (e.g. UWAS courses) may apply an order of priority based on the learning outcomes of the course, while bearing in mind the university obligation of enabling students to complete their degrees within the normative duration of study set for the degree. The order of priority does not apply to courses organised by the Centre for General Studies or doctoral courses.
This decision on the order of priority does not influence the right of the teacher to define prerequisites for the course.
Applies in this implementation:
Sign up through studio selection system.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Only for students of the Department of Architecture. The course is part of the department s International Architecture Program.
Applies in this implementation:
Sign up through studio selection system.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
First lecture on Thursday January 14th at 9.15. All lectures in zoom. Some site visits may occur later in the spring if safely possible.
Assignment of the design task on Thursday January 14th at 13.15. All tutorings in zoom. We try to arrange a site visit to the target building if safely possible.
Both courses run through periods 3-5.