LEARNING OUTCOMES
Sustainable Design Principles provides a theoretical framework into the systemic interdependencies between the built and the natural environment with focus on the multitude interactions between design, urbanization, climate and biodiversity. Based on a systemic framework the course focuses on different areas of ongoing research in the field of architecture and their impact on future architectural practice.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 04.09.2024 - 27.11.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Kuittinen, Toni Kotnik
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
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The course consists of lectures and a number of assignments that are used for reflecting the lectures topics into various scales and aspects of architecture, landscape architecture and interior architecture. The students are also introduced to recent research findings as well as examples from architecture or other relevant fields of arts, design, and technology. Based on the lectures, assignments and study materials, students develop in groups their own sustainable design principles for future use.
The course is linked to the hands-on course ARK-E1022 Sustainability Tools and complements the topical overview provided by the bachelor-level course ARK-C3000 Introduction to Sustainable Design.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Grading scale : 0-5
The grade is determined by the qualitative evaluation of the project work.
Workload
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6cr=162h
36 hours of lectures, 36 hours of individual studies, 90 hours of project work in groups.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Study material is given during the course through MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 Reduced Inequality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - IIRegistration:
Min. 5, max 150 students. 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