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HS202V Lighting Design of Heritage Buildings and Environments 12.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HS202V (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HS202V (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

·      The methodology of the professional lighting design process related to heritage buildings conditions with specified aesthetic and architectural requirements

·      Studies of the interaction of material, surfaces and spaces related to the lighting

·      Visual perceptual conditions in relation to preserving requirements

·      Technical conditions, light sources, luminaries and control system

·      Sustainability and energy conservation strategies

·      Realization of lighting concepts in co-operation with the other involved professionals.

Intended learning outcomes

·         To ensure that the student possesses the required knowledge of lighting design related to the special conditions of heritage buildings and environments.

·         The connection between the characteristics of the historical buildings architectural elements and the quality of the light.

·         Understanding of the technical demands possibilities and limitations related to heritage buildings and environments

·         To be aware of and train aesthetic and functional demands in classic buildings and also giving new influences for lighting design in current buildings

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Degree of master of Architectural Lighting Design
MA of Architectural Lighting Design
MA of Architecture with well documented experience of professional lighting design
  or
other studies/professional experience, considered equivalent by KTH

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project Tasks and Workbook, 12.0 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.

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

Accepted project tasks and accepted workbook

Examiner

No information inserted

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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Lighting Design

Main field of study

The Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle