Course syllabus

Architecture in Material and Detail I
Arkitektur i material och detalj I

AAKN20, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED A
Date of Decision: 2024-04-16
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: MARK1
Elective for: A4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide in depth knowledge about architecture as a dialogue between building design, materials and construction. The students will study tectonic meanings in architecture through looking at a construction as a whole including symbolic, representative and other values. They will train the process of shaping architecture through aesthetic processing of material and construction. The aim is also to provide deep knowledge and understanding about materials and technologies from different periods of architecture to be able to interpret and apply in modern work.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course is directed to the modern building tectonics. The work includes both analysis and development of the built environment. The course is based on earlier basic knowledge and provides more complex, broader and deeper studies in materials, details and advanced structures of architecture.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: To obtain a passing mark each student must have approved submissions and at least 80% active attendance at seminars, lectures and examinations. Attendance at the final review.

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: 0111. Name: Architecture in Material and Detail I.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: 36
Selection: Completed university credits within the program. Within programmes where the course is given as a mandatory or elective mandatory course students are guaranteed admission. There after priority is given to students enrolled in programmes that include the course in the curriculum.

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Jesper Magnusson, jesper.magnusson@abm.lth.se

Further information

The course “Architecture in Material and Detail I” differs from “Architecture in Material and Detail II” through different focus. Reference literature as optional resources för learning and inspiration is available on a course shelf in the Library for Architecture and Design.