Degree Programme in Construction Architecture: 25I800
Code: 24I800
Description
The degree program of construction architect gives versatile skills to work as a architectural designer and expert in various tasks in the design of the built environment.
The studies and work tasks of building architects require creativity and three-dimensional visualization. The studies include the development of visual and aesthetic vision.
Students of construction architects learn to know and apply planning and project expertise, construction and building technology and customer oriented approach in their studies. International cooperation is an integral part of studies.
The teaching takes into account the environmental effects of construction and sustainable design solutions, which involve low-carbon construction, circular and life-cycle economy of construction, wood construction and the energy efficiency of buildings. This goal is supported by the renovation studies related to the degree program.
Project-based working and Building Information Model -based digital design (BIM) have a central position in the studies.
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
The curriculum is designed to meet the European criteria for architectural study degrees. Feedback from working life, degree alumni and study courses has been taken into account in development of the curriculum.
Future trends in the development of the industry have also been taken into account. There has been a strong shift towards renovation and and the development seems to continue on the same track.
Further information
BASIC VALUES OF CONSTRUCTION
The guidelines for the field of construction are life cycle thinking, ecology and sustainable development. Built environment is significant for peoples’ well-being, the economical and social development of society and the quality of living surroundings. The goals for the design, construction and maintenance of buildings are healthiness, safety, functionality and high quality.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24I800-1001 |
General Studies
(Choose all ) |
13 | ||||
| 5N00GS15 | Finnish Language and Communication | 3 | 3 | |||
| 5B00GS32 | Technical Mathematics for Construction Architects | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00GS48 | Basics of Computer Aided Skills in Architectural Design | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1021 |
Orientation Studies
(Choose ects: 2) |
2 | 2 | |||
| NN00GU79 | Study Guidance | 1 | ||||
| NN00GW25 | Digital Tools | 1 | ||||
| 24I800-1002 |
Basics of Architecture
(Choose all ) |
14 | ||||
| 5B00GS33 | Basics of Architecture | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00GS34 | Design Project 1, Basics of Design Work | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00GS35 | History and Theory of Architecture | 4 | 4 | |||
| 24I800-1003 |
Basics of Architectural Design
(Choose all ) |
11 | ||||
| 5B00FA98 | Basics of Architectural Constructions 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00GS46 | Design Project 2, Basics of Architectural Design | 3 | 3 | |||
| 5B00GY49 | Land Use and Community Planning 1 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1004 |
Development of Design Skills
(Choose all ) |
8 | ||||
| 5B00FB00 | Art and Design | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5B00GS47 | BIM Modelling in Architectural Design | 4 | 4 | |||
| 24I800-1005 |
Basics of Building Technology
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||
| 5B00FB02 | Introduction to Municipal and Foundation Engineering | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00FB41 | Concrete Technology | 3 | 3 | |||
| 5B00HC77 | Functioning of Structures | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5R00GQ74 | Geospatial Surveying | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1006 |
Basics of Urban Planning
(Choose all ) |
7 | ||||
| 5B00GT70 | Land Use and Community Planning 2 | 7 | 7 | |||
| 24I800-1007 |
Complementary Studies of Building Technology
(Choose all ) |
12 | ||||
| 5B00FB07 | Basics of Archtectural Constructions 2 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5B00FB08 | Building Physics and Chemistry | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5R00GR14 | Surface Treatment Technology | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1008 |
Architectural Design
(Choose all ) |
16 | ||||
| 5B00GT71 | Design Project 3, Basics of Housing Design | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5B00GT72 | Design Project 4, Public Building | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5B00FB06 | Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5B00GZ96 | Visualization in Building Design | 4 | 4 | |||
| 24I800-1009 |
Load Bearing Structures
(Choose all ) |
6 | ||||
| 5B00GZ94 | Basics of Timbers Structures for Architectural Designer | 4 | 3 | |||
| 5B00GZ95 | Basics of Reinforced Concrete Structures to Architectural Designer | 2 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1010 |
Building Services
(Choose all ) |
3 | ||||
| 5B00FB11 | Basics of Building Services Engineering | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1011 |
Complementary Studies of Architectural Design
(Choose all ) |
18 | ||||
| 5B00GT73 | Complementary Components and Documents of Building Design | 7 | 7 | |||
| 5B00GT74 | Design Project 5, Multi-storey Building | 8 | 8 | |||
| 5B00FB17 | Basics of Archtectural Constructions 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1012 |
Building Renovation and Life Cycle Impacts
(Choose all ) |
13 | ||||
| 5B00GT75 | Building Renovation 1, Basics of Renovation | 6 | 6 | |||
| 5B00GT76 | Life Cycle Management and Circular Ecomony | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5B00FB22 | Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1013 |
Urban Design
(Choose all ) |
5 | ||||
| 5B00GT77 | Urban Design | 5 | 6 | |||
| 24I800-1014 |
Project Management and Building Economy
(Choose all ) |
11 | ||||
| 5B00FB20 | Cost Management of Design | 3 | 3 | |||
| 5B00FB28 | Duties of Principal Designer | 4 | 4 | |||
| 5T00GR45 | Design Project Management | 4 | 4 | |||
| 24I800-1015 |
Advanced Studies of Building Design
(Choose all ) |
4 | ||||
| 5B00GT81 | Building Renovation 2, Renovation Project | 4 | 4 | |||
| 24I800-1016 |
Language Studies
(Choose all ) |
9 | ||||
| 5N00GS16 | Technical Report and The Bachelor's Thesis | 3 | 3 | |||
| 5N00GS21 | Professional Swedish for the Technology Industry, Oral skills | 1 | 1 | |||
| 5N00GS20 | Professional Swedish for the Technology Industry, Written skills | 2 | 2 | |||
| 5N00HC06 | English for Construction Architects | 3 | 3 | |||
| 24I800-1017 |
Elective Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||
| 5B00GT80 | Design Project 6, Varying Topics | 6 | 6 | |||
| 24I800-1018 |
Free-Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||
| 24I800-1019 |
Practical Training
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||
| 5B00FB34 | Practical Training 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00FB35 | Practical Training 2 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00FB36 | Practical Training 3 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00FB37 | Practical Training 4 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00FB38 | Practical Training 5 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 5B00FB39 | Practical Training 6 | 5 | 5 | |||
| 24I800-1020 |
Bachelor's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||
| NN00HA83 | Thesis Plan | 5 | ||||
| NN00HA84 | Implementing Thesis | 5 | ||||
| NN00HA85 | Reporting Thesis | 5 | ||||
| Total | 240 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 26 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Degree Certificate - Bachelors's degree (EQF6)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Bachelor's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).
Sustainability and Responsibility
Sustainable Future is one of the pedagogical principles of TAMK. Ecological, social, cultural, and economic sustainability are important building blocks of a sustainable future. All these perspectives can be observed on individual, sectoral, societal, or global scales.
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 24I800-1001 |
General Studies
(Choose all) |
13 |
| 5N00GS15 | Finnish Language and Communication | 3 |
| 5B00GS32 | Technical Mathematics for Construction Architects | 5 |
| 5B00GS48 | Basics of Computer Aided Skills in Architectural Design | 3 |
| 24I800-1021 |
Orientation Studies
(Choose ects: 2) |
2 |
| NN00GU79 | Study Guidance | 1 |
| NN00GW25 | Digital Tools | 1 |
| 24I800-1002 |
Basics of Architecture
(Choose all) |
14 |
| 5B00GS33 | Basics of Architecture | 5 |
| 5B00GS34 | Design Project 1, Basics of Design Work | 5 |
| 5B00GS35 | History and Theory of Architecture | 4 |
| 24I800-1003 |
Basics of Architectural Design
(Choose all) |
11 |
| 5B00FA98 | Basics of Architectural Constructions 1 | 5 |
| 5B00GS46 | Design Project 2, Basics of Architectural Design | 3 |
| 5B00GY49 | Land Use and Community Planning 1 | 3 |
| 24I800-1004 |
Development of Design Skills
(Choose all) |
8 |
| 5B00FB00 | Art and Design | 4 |
| 5B00GS47 | BIM Modelling in Architectural Design | 4 |
| 24I800-1005 |
Basics of Building Technology
(Choose all) |
15 |
| 5B00FB02 | Introduction to Municipal and Foundation Engineering | 5 |
| 5B00FB41 | Concrete Technology | 3 |
| 5B00HC77 | Functioning of Structures | 4 |
| 5R00GQ74 | Geospatial Surveying | 3 |
| 24I800-1006 |
Basics of Urban Planning
(Choose all) |
7 |
| 5B00GT70 | Land Use and Community Planning 2 | 7 |
| 24I800-1007 |
Complementary Studies of Building Technology
(Choose all) |
12 |
| 5B00FB07 | Basics of Archtectural Constructions 2 | 4 |
| 5B00FB08 | Building Physics and Chemistry | 5 |
| 5R00GR14 | Surface Treatment Technology | 3 |
| 24I800-1008 |
Architectural Design
(Choose all) |
16 |
| 5B00GT71 | Design Project 3, Basics of Housing Design | 4 |
| 5B00GT72 | Design Project 4, Public Building | 4 |
| 5B00FB06 | Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture | 4 |
| 5B00GZ96 | Visualization in Building Design | 4 |
| 24I800-1009 |
Load Bearing Structures
(Choose all) |
6 |
| 5B00GZ94 | Basics of Timbers Structures for Architectural Designer | 4 |
| 5B00GZ95 | Basics of Reinforced Concrete Structures to Architectural Designer | 2 |
| 24I800-1010 |
Building Services
(Choose all) |
3 |
| 5B00FB11 | Basics of Building Services Engineering | 3 |
| 24I800-1011 |
Complementary Studies of Architectural Design
(Choose all) |
18 |
| 5B00GT73 | Complementary Components and Documents of Building Design | 7 |
| 5B00GT74 | Design Project 5, Multi-storey Building | 8 |
| 5B00FB17 | Basics of Archtectural Constructions 3 | 3 |
| 24I800-1012 |
Building Renovation and Life Cycle Impacts
(Choose all) |
13 |
| 5B00GT75 | Building Renovation 1, Basics of Renovation | 6 |
| 5B00GT76 | Life Cycle Management and Circular Ecomony | 4 |
| 5B00FB22 | Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate | 3 |
| 24I800-1013 |
Urban Design
(Choose all) |
5 |
| 5B00GT77 | Urban Design | 5 |
| 24I800-1014 |
Project Management and Building Economy
(Choose all) |
11 |
| 5B00FB20 | Cost Management of Design | 3 |
| 5B00FB28 | Duties of Principal Designer | 4 |
| 5T00GR45 | Design Project Management | 4 |
| 24I800-1015 |
Advanced Studies of Building Design
(Choose all) |
4 |
| 5B00GT81 | Building Renovation 2, Renovation Project | 4 |
| 24I800-1016 |
Language Studies
(Choose all) |
9 |
| 5N00GS16 | Technical Report and The Bachelor's Thesis | 3 |
| 5N00GS21 | Professional Swedish for the Technology Industry, Oral skills | 1 |
| 5N00GS20 | Professional Swedish for the Technology Industry, Written skills | 2 |
| 5N00HC06 | English for Construction Architects | 3 |
| 24I800-1017 |
Elective Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 |
| 5B00GT80 | Design Project 6, Varying Topics | 6 |
| 24I800-1018 |
Free-Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 |
| 24I800-1019 |
Practical Training
(Choose all) |
30 |
| 5B00FB34 | Practical Training 1 | 5 |
| 5B00FB35 | Practical Training 2 | 5 |
| 5B00FB36 | Practical Training 3 | 5 |
| 5B00FB37 | Practical Training 4 | 5 |
| 5B00FB38 | Practical Training 5 | 5 |
| 5B00FB39 | Practical Training 6 | 5 |
| 24I800-1020 |
Bachelor's Thesis
(Choose all) |
15 |
| NN00HA83 | Thesis Plan | 5 |
| NN00HA84 | Implementing Thesis | 5 |
| NN00HA85 | Reporting Thesis | 5 |