AF1743 Form, Space and Light 7.5 credits

• The various stages of the design process up to and including the preparation of the project proposal documents
• Relevant regulations, conditions, constraints and opportunities for the design and planning of a freestanding public building for a specific purpose
• An in-depth perspective on architecture and its spatiality is provided through the analysis of examples
• The impact of lighting on the experience of space and place
• Fundamental concepts for understanding the properties of light
• The significance of light for our health, well-being and safety

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:

• describe the stages involved in the design process for a detached building
• carry out a design project, taking into account factors that influence the design of a detached building
• present a proposal for a site-specific building that takes into account the surroundings, the environment, regulations, the purpose of the building, the experience of the building and the construction of the building
• explain the rationale behind the architectural choices made in the design project
• account for the fundamental physical and perceptual properties of light, as well as related concepts and definitions
• describe the governing regulations concerning indoor lighting
• carry out a small-scale lighting design taking into account the room’s characteristics, materials and layout
• explain the choice of lighting with regard to sustainability and the environment

Completed course:

AF1752 Renovation, Rebuilding and Extension 1 7.5 credits

• PROA - Project assignment A, sketch, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PROB - Project assignment B, light, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PROC - Project assignment C, study visit, 1.5 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Cecilia Hörngren

• 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.