About this course

Lectures:

Introduction to methods for evaluating building in relation to natural and human elements in the surroundings. Introduction to how road systems, building and green areas can work together. Choice of building in relation to terrain, building customs and living functions. In addition to this the students shall develop a concept using different principles of organizing houses.

Exercises in landscape grading.

Seminar/discussion group: A study of visual basic spatial components as volume, open spaces, slopes, urban structure and character, based on analysis of reference projects in the Oslo region. Field trip to assignment areas and to the Oslo area.

Project work in groups: Plan for a condensed residential area. Individual project: Plan for a small residential area. Project work in LAA214 will give students training in using hand drawing in plan and section, working models and digital design as project tools.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The students will understand how buildings and landscape influence each other, and methods to evaluate this.

They will know the tools used to ensure sustainable urban development, digital tools for urban planning.

They will know the role of the landscape architect and how it works in cooperation with other disciplines.

Skills

To choose analysis methods that describe the possibilities for sustainable urban development of an area.

To develop ideas how to integrate buildings in landscape.

To understand what elements provide qualities to urban sites.

To draw landscape plans taking care of building structures and landscape qualities.

The students will train working models, hand drawing and digital tools.

General Competence

The students will understand the spatial relations, basic dimensions for the urban project, the importance of taking care of the natural and landscape qualities of the site.

They will train organizing their work, participating in debates, working transversally with other fields and disciplines.

They will plan and develop a variety of projects showing professional integrity and respect for others.

They will effectively communicate their ideas in texts, orally and in form of drawings.

  • Learning activities

    Lectures. Seminars/discussion groups. Exercises on landscape grading. Project work in groups. Individuell project work. Excursions.

  • Teaching support

    The students receive weekly supervision, both in groups and individually. Lectures.

  • Syllabus

    Lorange, E.: Byen i landskapet Rommene I byen. Universitetsforlaget, 1984. ISBN 82 00 06733 5

    Stahlschmidt, P. & Nellemann, V. Metoder til Landskabsanalyse. Forlaget Grønt Miljø, 2009. ISBN 978 87 7387 005 6

    Fraker, H. The hidden potential of sustainable neighborhoods. Island Press, Washinton 2013 ISBN 978 1 61091 408 2.

    Gehl, J. Livet mellem husene. Udeaktiviteter og udemiljøer. Arkitektens Forlag, København 2007. ISBN978 87 7407 382 6

    Guttu, J. Boligvisjoner. Ti forbilder for den sosiale boligbyggingen. Forlaget Press, Oslo 2011. ISBN 978 82 7547 456 6

    Bjørneboe, J. 2000 "Småhusområder. Bedre bebyggelsesplaner og fortetting med kvalitet\" NBI. Håndbok 49.

    "Terrengforming Læringshefte" NMBU September 2014

  • Prerequisites

    LAD100, LAA115, LAA116

  • Recommended prerequisites

    APL240

  • Assessment method

    Portfolio evaluation. Group-based work. Individuell work. Passed / not-passed.

    Portfolio Karakterregel: Passed / Not Passed

  • About use of AI

    K2 Specified use of AI

    AI can be used in the ideas process and for language wash. The use of AI will be described with a short explanation of the program used and how it was used. The student is responsible for the final content in the text after language wash.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external sensor participate in assesment of the portefolio. Pass - No pass.

  • Mandatory activity

    Participation in surveys and excursions. Participation in review sessions. Participation in seminars. Participation in supervision. Exercises landscape grading. Minimum of 80% attendance.

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures: 35 hours. Seminars/discussion groups: 20 hours. Excursions: 15 hours. Supervision in groups: 3 hours. Individuell supervision: 2 hours Midterm, in-class review sessions: 25 hours.

  • Preferential right

    M-LA 2. trinn

  • Admission requirements

    Minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway (generell studiekompetanse)