European Architectural Heritage - Form and Technology
Byggnadskonsten i Europa - arkitekturens formspråk och tektonik

TFRC20, 15.0 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2026/27
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2025-12-01

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to give comprehensive knowledge about the European architecture and train analysis of function, construction and aesthetics. The understanding of the connections between these three factors will be trained. The students will train recognise the epochs of European architecture and the characteristics of buildings from different times. Some interior- and furniture history is also included.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• know and be able to explain the context between function, construction and aesthetics
• know the terminology of architecture
• demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• know and be able to identify and characterize the European architecture and its different epochs

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to asses and analyse information found in the buildings
• be able to make general and specific conclusions from his/her own and the other student’s project works
• understand and assess sources of theoretical knowledge

Contents

The architecture of historical buildings is decided by ideas, aesthetics, material and construction. In this course focus is on the connection between the architectural concept and the construction. The mutual influence between aesthetics and construction in different epochs is studied.

The course gives an overview of European architecture from a historical perspective as an expression of different ideals and construction knowledge. From this point of view studies are made to present representative objects which are described considering architecture, concept and construction. The course will also provide an insight to the interior- and furniture history as this is closely linked with architecture and its different styles.

Study visits are made to nearby architectural sites from different epochs

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment:

At least 80% compulsory presence at lectures, seminars, city walks, study visits (in the surrounding area) and reviews as well as approved exercises included in the course. A somewhat more comprehensive assignment (essay with analysis of the problem) is presented in words, text and pictures at a joint seminar in the final stage of the course.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0110. Name: European Architectural Heritage - Form and Technology.
Credits: 15.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Admission requirements:

• General entry requirements

Reading list

• Ev. speciallitteratur tillhandahålls av institutionen.
• Olle Svedberg: Europas arkitektur före 1800. 2000, ISBN: 91-87896-42-7.
• Olle Svedberg: Arkitekternas århundrade. 1988, ISBN: 91-86050-15-x.
• Olle Svedberg: Planerarnas århundrade. 1988, ISBN: 91-86050-16-8.
• Dunér, K. & Hall, T. (red): Svenska hus - Landsbygdens arkitektur: från bondesamhälle till industrialism. Carlssons, 1995, ISBN: 9172038896.
• Nyström, Bengt (red.): Svenska möbler - Under femhundra år. Natur & Kultur, 2008, ISBN: 978-91-27-35689-4.
• Ahlstrand, Jan Torsten: Arkitekturtermer - lexikon över svenska, engelska, tyska och franska arkitektur- och stadsplanetermer: med engelskt, tyskt och franskt register. Studentlitt, 1996, ISBN: 9144028520.
• SFV: Kulturvärden - Tema: Restaurering under 100 år. SFV, 2005.

Contact

Course coordinator: Anna Wahlöö, anna.wahloo@abm.lth.se
Teacher: Ingela Pålsson Skarin, ingela.palsson_skarin@abm.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.abm.lth.se

Further information

Study visits/excursions/study trip may occur at cost price.

The course may be withdrawn if fewer than 12 students register