Use of wood in architecture (5 cr)
Code: PM00AD72-3001
General information
Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 26.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Wood Design
Teachers
- KY Opettaja
- Leo Lindroos
Teacher in charge
Heli Abdel-Rahman
Groups
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PMKV18KM
Objective
The aim is to understand the importance of co-operation between a wood designer and an architect from the concept to the realization
Content
Introduction of the project examples, architect and expert lectures
• excursions
• the overview of Scandinavian and European wood architecture
• use of different wood species in building construction
• authoritative regulations and instructions
• study tasks and lectures
Materials
Available in Learn platform.
Teaching methods
Xamk offers its students an opportunity to pursue studies flexibly to suit their various life situations. Students can choose between three learning routes: a learning route based on a working week, a learning route that accelerates the studies, and a work-based learning route.
A learning route based on a working week:
The contact teaching will be arranged on Fridays and on Saturdays approximately every second week.
Student workload
5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 70h and independence working is 65h
Further information
The study module is composed of lectures of experts of wood architecture and from the excursions in the different wood architecture buildings.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation