Course Description

Surveying and studies of the needs, wishes and framework conditions for the project which is to be planned. Building traditions and architecture. Use of materials and choice of construction systems. CAD projections of the building according to Norwegian Standards. Building applications and their processing. Dimensioning of the building’s load-bearing structures. Calculation of heat-loss framework. Building description, mass estimations and possible calculations.

Assessment Methods

The course grade will be based on submitted project material (70%), the project process and status reports (10%) and the presentation of the assignment solution in plenary (20%).

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean