Examination arrangement

Course content

The historical and social basis for building.
Historic technology and use of materials in building.
Elements of form and how they are connected in form systems.
Historic theories of architecture.

In the autumn term, the architectural history of the European and Western culture is taught. The spring term concentrates on Norwegian and Nordic architecture until c. 1960, and a.o. Nordic traditions of building in wood.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
A basic understanding of the history of the built environment as related to theory, technology and social conditions.
Knowledge of the most important buildings and building types from antiquity through the 1950s in the Western cultural sphere, and the central themes in architectural theory in this time span.
Knowledge of the historic types of form elements and their systemic connections.

Skills:
A general understanding of the historical and social conditions and prerequisites for building activity and its theoretical framework, and historic building technology and use of materials.

Competence:
Have obtained an overview of the chronology of the history of architecture.
Recognize traits of continuity in the historic repertoire of forms.
Recognize and identify the precursors of theoretical stances in architecture.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, excursions and private study (syllabus)

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The first year of architectural study, or similar education, is required

Course materials

Textbooks, compendia