LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student will learn to observe the built environment with regard to inclusive and user centered approach.
Student is able to identify different user groups of buildings and learns basic knowledge of inclusive space design.
Student will practice team working in a multidisciplinary group.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 13.01.2025 - 10.02.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pirjo Sanaksenaho, Ira Verma
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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:
This is a lecture course on inclusive space design.
The course gives introduction to the themes of the course: universal design and user diversity (age, culture, disability, personal identity etc.)
Team work: The team makes a presentation on one of the topics of the course and makes observations related to interaction between users and the built environment.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teamwork participation: discussion on the themes and participation in the team work presentation
Individual: reading and assimiliation
Assessment: participation in the group work, peer evaluation
Evaluation method: presentation and peer evaluation of the assignment
Criteria: Attendance to course (80%) and active participation.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Study methods and work load:
Lectures / Contact teaching 6x2h
Individual and Team work (case study)
Presentations and preparation
Total estimated workload 81 h
Attendance to lectures is required
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course uses MyCourses. Materials will be uploaded on the course webpage. A list of related litterature is prepared for the course.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
5 Gender Equality
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
Min 5 students, Max 40 students
Registration for courses Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts