Aim
The aim of the course is for engineers to gain insight into the architect's work in order to better cooperate and communicate with them in the building process. It will provide knowledge and understanding of the architect’s working methods and range of activities, as well as a short history of trends in architecture and particularly in housing construction from the beginning of the 1900 to the present. Several of the classes begin with a lecture and conclude with a seminar discussion on the literature assignments.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyse and understand the aesthetics and functional qualities of buildings.

• be able to examine and evaluate the architect’s motivation and intentions.

• be able to identify and discuss the housing design requirements of different user groups.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to suggest technological solutions for a building with understanding and respect for the architect’s intentions.

• be able to constructively cooperate with architects in construction projects.

• be able to discuss buildings from a technical and architectural perspective.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• become avare of the importance of mutual understanding between engineers and architects.

Contents
Presentation of the intentions and points of departure architects have in project planning and construction. The lectures, seminars and exercises describe and analyse the qualities that architects want to achieve in buildings. Students will be given a brief introduction to some of the architect’s “tools” – blueprints, models and programs. In a guided tour of Lund, the students will visit public buildings constructed in the last decade. Alternatively, a study tour will be made to modern housing estates and new official buildings in Skåne. The course includes two exercises: construction of a model of a building of architectural-historical interest (e.g. famous architects’ homes) and the design of a “dream home” in a fictitious location.

Literature
Björkholm,Y & Lindqvist, M (1996): Ekologi som inspirerar. 12 miljöanpassade hus.
Boverket (2003): Bra bostadsutformning. Regler, kvalitet, kostnader och exempel för flerbostadshus.
Boverkets byggregler
Dranger Isfält, L (1987): Praktiskt och vackert i lägenheten.
Dunster, D (1985; 1990): Key Buildings of the 20th Century 1 and 2.
Forshed, Kjell (2003): Åtta små hus.
Lindvall, J & Myrman, A-K (2001): Vardagens arkitektur.
Nylander, Ola (2001): Bostaden som arkitektur.
Tran, H & Dalholm, E (2003): The good housing and the role of the housing exhibitions.
Tägil, T (1996): Arkitekten Hans Westman. Funktionalismen och den regionala särarten.
Svensk standard SS 91 42 21
Svensk standard SS 91 42 22