Course syllabus

Arkitektur för ingenjörer
Architecture for Engineers

ABF061, 6 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-25

General Information

Elective for: V4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Competences and skills
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.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: For a passing grade the student must attend at least 80% of all lectures, seminars and study visits. Participate actively in lectures and seminars. Complete the exercises in an acceptable manner and present them to the group.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: Completion of two years of civil engineering studies.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course might be cancelled: If the number of applicants is less than 16.

Reading list

• Björkholm,Y & Lindqvist, M (1996): Ekologi som inspirerar. 12 miljöanpassade hus.
• Boverket (2003): Bra bostadsutformning. Regler, kvalitet, kostnader och exempel för flerbostadshus.
• Boverkets byggregler.
• 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.
• Svensk standard SS 91 42 21.
• Svensk standard SS 91 42 22.
• Nylande Ola och Eriksson Anna (2009). Så använder vi våra bostäder.
• ERUF-EKO (2011). Ekologisk omställning av efterkrigstidens bebyggelse.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Elisabeth Dalholm Hornyánsky, Elisabeth.Dalholm@design.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eat.lth.se