Architectural aesthetics and quality of place

The focus of this subject is aesthetic quality of the built environment and surrounding landscape. Basic introduction to subjects such as place analysis, buildings and space, light and colour, cultural heritage, building code, aesthetics in planning and building processes.

Knowledge of architectural aesthetics and qualities of place. Knowledge of architectural history and urbanism. Knowledge of planning and projecting. Knowledge of professional concepts and building code. Able to use aesthetic tools and perform analysis and evaluation. Knowledge of how planning and building processes may influence aestethics in the built environment.

Lectures, videoes, literature study, assignments, tutoring. May be arranged as an online course if needed.