Architectural aesthetics and quality of place

The focus of this subject is the quality of the built environment, regarding architectural and environmental aesthetics.
Themes:
Concepts/ aesthetics/ architecture/ place
Aesthetic evaluation
Landscape, regions, green structures
Place analysis
Place structures
Streets, open areas, spatial quality
Houses
Buildings, structures
Sustainability
Building regulation and planning
Building application and processing

Knowledge:
Architectural aesthetics and place quality, professional concepts and terminology, academic research and development
 
Skills:
Perceive and describe aesthetic methods and perform aesthetic evaluation
Perceive and describe characteristic traits of a place
Understand the importance and use of place analysis
Perceive spatial traits and aesthetic methods creating harmony in the built environment
Decribe character and specific qualities of a place
Describe spatial structures, building structures, green structures and infrastructure in specific places
Understand the influence of building application and processing
Identify and apply academic research and development
Understand aesthetic analysis and place analysis
Apply building code and regulation in regard to qualities of the built environment
 
General competence:
Understand the importance of aesthetics in regard to analysis and planning of architecture and physical environment
Apply professional concepts and terminology to express professional judgment and convey essential considerations
Understand the different roles and priorities in planning and building
Present and apply professional knowledge
Conduct professional and administrative processes

This is an online course. Initial seminar in Gjøvik, one day. Video lectures, online lectures, compendiums, written exercises