Four lectures give an interterdisciplinary overview of the basic concepts architecture for all, usability, inclusion and accessibility and of the interaction between humans and the built environment. Three seminars deal with the obligatory course literature. An environmental assessment is carried out invdividually. An individual essay is discussed at a final seminar.
AD245V Architecture for all: usability, inclusion and accessibility 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The main outcome of the course is to provide an interdisciplinary knowledge of the interaction between humans and the built environment based on the concepts of architecture for all, usability, inclusion and accessibility. After the course, the participants shall be able to analyze various kinds of built environments in terms of usability, inclusion and accessibility, and to suggest measures to improve the interaction between different kinds of users and the built environment.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- 60 university credits within the fields of architecture, built environment and caring
- Documented proficiency in Swedish B and English A or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at course start
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- MOM1 - Lectures, Seminars and Exercises, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- MOM2 - Essay, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
The course contains two moments:
MOM1, Lectures, seminars and exercises, 5hp, grade P,F
MOM2, Essay, 2,5hp, grade P,F
For final grade, both moments have to be passed, and 80% attendance at all tuition is required.
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.