Urban Tranformation (BYG225)
The course will teach students how to develop an urban area and balancing different qualities, planning requirements and designing.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BYG225
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Urban development and transformation of existing urban areas is very challenging, because it requires a thorough understanding of the site's history, character, function and potential. Transformation is based on sustainable concepts with a focus on reuse, durability and nature-based solutions. The student must be able to take into account different interests in the development of an area, while also taking account of existing local, regional and national planning, strategies and guidelines. The course will teach students how to develop an urban area while balancing different qualities, planning requirements and designing.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, students must have:
- Knowledge of how the history, characteristics, functions and potential of urban spaces or urban areas are assessed
- Understanding of framework premisses and different perspectives and interests that influence the design of urban spaces
- Knowledge of which qualities are important in an urban area, and how they can be ensured in design
- Understanding of prioritize different qualities, and how to create design concepts
- Insight into user needs and different interests within an area.
After completing the course, students should be able to
- Analysing urban areas, neighbourhoods or city centres
- Create idea drafts and feasibility studies
- Develop design concepts that are rooted in an analysis and describe the site's potential
- Prepare design proposals that show an understanding of dimensions, functions and use
After completing the course, students must have a general knowledge in
- Submission of analyses, concept and design proposals
- Presentation of projects - verbally and graphically with drawings, physical and/or digital models as well as descriptions and illustrations
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mappeevaluering | 1/1 | Letter grades |
The assessment consists of an individual part through own analyzes and reflection tasks that count for 40%; in addition, a group assignment with a project that focuses on climate neutrality in a group must be submitted. It counts for 60%.Resit-exam option is not offered on the assessment. Students who do not pass can carry out a new assessment the next time the subject is taught in ordinary classes.
Coursework requirements
Participation in project and group work is mandatory, this also applies to review of projects and supervision. Approval of participation requires attendance in guidance classes and documented contribution to the project group work.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kirsten WelschemeyerCourse teacher:
Kirsten WelschemeyerCourse teacher:
Guzman Cruz RodriguezStudy Program Director:
Ari Krisna Mawira TariganCourse teacher:
Daniela Müller-EieCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Andreas SkaareHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
The course is taught using project-based teaching, guidance, inspections, exercises and group work. Tasks during the semester will be part of the final assessment which will be delivered and presented in the end of the semester.