- Architecture in general
- Space analysis, housing planning
- Construction techniques, carcasses
- Management of drawings in projects with external reference, layers and layout in CAD
- Dimensioning based on given construction physics requirements
- Creation of building documents for residential buildings using CAD and BIM
HS1734 Structural Design 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus HS1734 (Autumn 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall:
- Possess basic knowledge of planning and design of housing
- Have basic knowledge of accessibility issues in housing
- Have basic knowledge of carcassing and structural shell selection
- Be able to understand the importance of details to the whole, and understand the opportunities and limitations in materials
- Have basic knowledge of 2D/3D planning using CAD and BIM
- Be able to dimension and present objects
- Create construction drawings based on given and measured input data for a building
- Be able to dimension based on basic given construction physics requirements
- Display knowledge of the theory behind Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the initial idea to the programme, planning, production, procurement and management stage
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Students in year 2 of the Higher Education Diploma programme in Construction Management
AF1717 Technical Work, Methods and Tools
HF1700 Mathematics
HS1721 Building Technology
HS1722 Statics and Strength of Materials
HS1733 Concrete Structures
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Passing grade on project, (PRO1 5.0 credits), grading scale A-F
Passing grade on assignments, (ÖVN1 2.5 credits), grading scale P/F
Overall course grade is based on a grading scale of A-F.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.