Building Design (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students familiarise themselves with the technical implementation of construction design, and learn about different types of building types and how they fit their environment. The students are able to include construction desing into a building construction project and understand the basics of architectural design.

Content (course unit)

The progress and position of architectural design in the design organisation. The qualifications of designers. Main designer. Choosing designers. Documents and their tasks. Permits, construction permit – documents and permit procedure. Interpreting plans, permitted building volume calculations. Construction design legislations. Orders and instructions. Exits. Taking handicapped and the elderly into account when designing. Width calculations. Basic of flat design (flats, room spaces etc.). Life cycle and senior housing. Types of buildings (single-family houses, blocks of flats). Changes in usage, modernisations. The relationship between the building and its environment, architectural quality of the façade and city image. Complementary building. Different types of buildings and their possibilities (markets, schools, day-care centres, office buildings, residence for the elderly, health care centres etc.)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify and define the basics of the course and solve simple questions
applications that are similar to the tasks being handled

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student is able to choose the most suitable one by applying and comparing different options
policy and justify their choices

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course topics and their use
problem solving; and the ability to present, analyze, and justify logically handled issues and methods of solution.

Location and time

According to the reading schedule and TUNI Moodle.

Exam schedules

Let's agree at the beginning of the study period.

Evaluation methods and criteria

TAMK's general evaluation criteria are followed.
All absences affect the assessment, regardless of the reason for the absence. Absences are allowed on a case-by-case basis, but the student bears responsibility and understands that absences always affect the grade.
The student has the right to ask for the reasons for the assessment.
The assessment cannot be influenced afterwards, for example by sending emails to the teacher.
The value of a retake exam does not correspond to the performance of the original exam if the retake is done for the purpose of increasing the grade. The right to retake the exam or the right to increase the grade is not automatic, but is at the discretion of the teacher.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching, design assignments carried out individually or in pairs using AC design programs, exam.

Learning materials

Moodle lecture material, RT cards and websites are used as learning material.

Student workload

Face-to-face teaching + independent / pair work. The scope of the course is 4 credits, the student's workload is about 27 h / credit.

Content scheduling

Progress of the design project. Architect and chief designer in a design organization. Qualification of designers. Designers' Choice. Design documents. Interpretation of the formula, building right calculations. Laws, regulations and instructions concerning building design. Design for the needs of people with reduced mobility. Scope concepts. Basics of apartment and yard planning. Various public buildings as possible.

Completion alternatives

Is not.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Guest lecturers and site visits where possible.

International connections

Lectures by international exchange teachers whenever possible.

Further information

Study course materials in TUNI Moodle.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Activity in lectures and assignments is weak. Lots of absences. Performances in practice tasks are superficial. It can be seen from the whole that there has been no familiarity with the issues discussed at all.