Study Guide

Objectives

After completing the course, student knows the regulations and instructions related to the multi-storey apartment building and its structures. Student is able to design a high-quality apartment building in an urban environment and produce the most important building design drawings and documents related to it.

Student knows the different HVAC and energy solutions of an apartment building and the space requirements they require. Student knows how to choose building materials and structural systems for an apartment building. Student is able to evaluate the effects of different structures of an apartment building on the design.

Student is able to provide information for the cost calculation of an apartment building and understands the formation of construction costs.

Student knows how to function as a member of a design team.

Content

Construction legislation and instructions.
Building design of an apartment building
Detailed work plans of an apartment building
The structural systems of the apartment building and their selection and influence on the design.
HVAC and energy solutions for an apartment building.
Cost calculation of an apartment building in terms of building design.
The activities of the construction planning group.

Prerequisites

Sufficient design knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student has difficulties in grasping the basic ideas of the topic and therefore applying learned topics into practice is difficult. In the exercises, the reasoning is fumbling and there are gaps in the previously learned knowledge. There are noticeable flaws in the plans produced during the course.

Activity during the course, managing the schedule and completing tasks is insufficient.

Student knows how to work in a group. Student knows how to give and receive feedback, but no development can be seen in the design task as a result.

Student takes responsibility for his own performance. He examines and evaluates things from his own point of view.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student outlines and structures the basic ideas of the subject of the course and knows how to apply what he has learned to practical work and can explain professionally the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises.

Activity during the course, schedule management and teamwork skills are at a good level. The work progresses consistently during the course and develops based on the guidance and feedback received.

Student knows how to give and receive feedback actively and constructively. He takes responsibility and commits himself not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.

Student knows how to cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his interaction skills. He examines and evaluates things from both his own and the local community's point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student grasps the topics taught in the course and previously learned ones and knows how to apply what he has learned in a versatile and insightful way to practical work. Student can explain and justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises in an expert and professional manner.

Student has actively and committedly participated in teaching and group work. The work progresses consistently during the course and student has made commendable use of the guidance and feedback he received in it. The scheduling of the training work is under control.

Student systematically uses the feedback as a tool for his own and his community's professional growth. He knows how to cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively. He examines and evaluates himself as well as the community or work group in which he works in his professional field.