Program Overview

Course Information

Course Description

The course AI1525, Legal Framework of the Built Environment, is a 7.5 credit course that deals with the basics of the legal system that regulates and affects the built environment, aiming for sustainable development. This includes rules governing changes of land use through plans and permits, environmental legislation, and special rules for construction in or close to water.

Course Contents

The course consists of lectures, exercises, and seminars that cover the following topics:

• Rules governing changes of land use through plans and permits
• Environmental legislation, such as contamination of soil and protection of nature
• Special rules for construction in or close to water
• Division of responsibility between the public and private sector for streets, water, sewerage, and other common utilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

The overall objective of the course is that the student should know the basics of the system of law that regulates and has an impact on sustainable development in the built environment. After completing the course with a passing grade, the student should be able to:

• Describe the authorities' responsibilities in decisions regarding land use and construction
• Describe the system of laws regulating and controlling land use and construction
• Describe the system of laws governing protection of nature and the built environment
• Apply these law regulations in cases of various types
• Describe and explain the regulated process for construction of public roads

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in real estate development corresponding to at least 6hp in course AI1527 Introduction to the Planning and Building Process, including TEN3 (Written exam 1.5hp) and ÖVN3 (Exercise 1.5hp) or course AG1137 Planning and Governance of Urban and Regional Development.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• PRO1 - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH's coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disabilities.

Further Information

Offered by

ABE/ Surveying Geodesy, Land Law and Real Estate Planning

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Course Details

• Course location: KTH Campus
• Duration: 27 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
• Periods: Autumn 2025: P2 (7.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 50145
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: Swedish
• Number of places: Places are not limited
• Target group: Mandatory for students enrolled in the Degree Programme in Civil Engineering and Urban Management (CSAMH), year 2.

Part of programme

• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, MHI
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, HSS, Mandatory
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, RENE
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SMCS
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, KEM
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, MES
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SUE
• Degree Programme in Energy and Environment, year 3, SUT
• Degree Programme in Civil Engineering and Urban Management, year 2, Mandatory

Contact

• Examiner: Anna Hrdlicka
• Course coordinator: Ulf Nilsson
• Teachers: Lisa Bergsten, Jenny Paulsson, Anna Thuresson, Ulf Nilsson, Charlotte Thorén, Anna Hrdlicka