Program Overview

Course Overview

Course Description

The course "Byggetradisjoner og byggeprosess" (MIB4203) focuses on traditional building techniques and building processes, with a main emphasis on wood construction. The course covers building processes and aims to integrate traditional knowledge into current construction methods and building processes.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will have gained knowledge about traditional building techniques based on wood materials. They will be able to integrate traditional knowledge into current construction methods and building processes, aimed at both conservation, upgrading, and new construction. Additionally, students will be able to design constructive and aesthetic projects based on wood materials.

Learning Methods and Activities

The course consists of lectures, project work, and assignments. There will be up to 3 compulsory seminar days, either on campus or excursion. Students are required to use a private PC suitable for 3D-modelling, and free software will be provided. In cases where there are less than 6 students, the course may be arranged as a guided self-study through a digital learning platform.

Compulsory Assignments

• Mandatory assignments will be specified in the course description.
• A total of 6 mandatory assignments must be approved to access the final exam assessment.

Evaluation

The course evaluation consists of:

1. One final, major exam assignment.
2. Up to 6 mandatory assignments that must be approved to access the final exam assessment.
3. Compulsory seminar days will be specified at course startup.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required in one of the following fields:

• Building Constructions Engineering (BIBYG-F)
• Building Constructions Engineering (BIBYGGK)
• Building Informatics and Wood Constructions (MIBIT)
• Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)

Course Materials

Information about course materials will be provided at the start of the course.

Subject Areas

The course covers the following subject areas:

• Architectural Design, History and Technology
• Architectural Design and Management

Course Details

Course Code

MIB4203

Credits

7.5

Level

Second degree level

Course Start

Spring 2026

Duration

1 semester

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Location

Gj½vik

Examination Arrangement

Project assignment

Grade

Passed / Not Passed