AI2808 Project Development and Architectural Concepts 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50412
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course covers project development and concept development in early phases and deals with concepts, approaches and tools related to architecture, technology, society, sustainability and economy.
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about project development, concept and design in architecture and construction. After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Describe concept and design as value creation activity in architecture and construction.
- Explain architectural concepts and give examples of approaches.
- Describe and use project management related concepts and tools in relation to concept development.
- Explain how different interests can be balanced to support a more sustainable built environment.
- Relate to and apply previous knowledge in the area.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligibility to the master’s programme in Real Estate and Construction Management.
Knowledge in project communication equivalent to the content in the course AI2810.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- SEM1 - Seminar Assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- ÖVN1 - Essay, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The examination is time-limited.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.