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

Understanding the central functional, architectonic and technical  principles of the design of public buildings and societal questions related to the public buildings. Becoming familiar with the topical design concept. The theme of the lectures varies each year according the topic of Building design studio group of Autumn Studio.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 12.09.2023 - 10.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pirjo Sanaksenaho, Esa Ruskeepää

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

esa.ruskeepaa@aalto.fi and/or pirjo.sanaksenaho@aalto.fi

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The lectures are related to building design in general and to theme of the parallel Building Design Studio ARK-E2013 specifically. The topic of the design studio varies each year. The topics and specific emphasis of the lectures will be adjusted accordingly. Due to the varying topics the lecture series may be attended more than once.

  • applies in this implementation

    The topic of fall 2023 Building Design Studio lectures is Learning environments and designing of schools.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture attendance (min. 80%) and a learning diary (pass/fail).

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and a reflective lecture diary = 80 h (3 cr)

    • Lectures and reflection = 24 h
    • Lecture diary = 56 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information