Program Overview

AF2401 Building Technology, Advanced Course

The course contains in-depth studies of phenomena in building physics and gives a review of the research in the field and an international perspective.

Information per Course Offering

• Termin: Spring 2026
• Start: 13 Jan 2026
• Duration: 13 Jan 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P3 (7.5 hp)
• Pace of study: 50%
• Application code: 60117
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Course memo: Not published
• Number of places: Minimum 10
• Target group: No information inserted
• Planned modular schedule: P3: B1, D1, G1, I1, B2, E2, G2, J2

Contact

• Examiner: Kjartan Gudmundsson
• Course coordinator: Folke Björk
• Teachers:
  • Folke Björk
  • Kjartan Gudmundsson

Course Syllabus

Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

• Problem-based analysis of different constructions. Technical assessment.
• Engineering design and the use of building physics. Tools for calculation.
• Industrial construction, innovation, development.
• Research in the field of building technology.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After the course is completed, the student should:

• be able to formulate building physical problems and to do in-depth analysis with mathematical tools and measurements
• have insight into the development and evaluation of new building technology as well as the "state of the art" research within the field.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• Documented knowledge in Building Materials and Building Physics, 15 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF1301 and AF1402.
• Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.

Recommended Prerequisites

• Documented knowledge in Differential Equations corresponding to the content in course SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications.

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

• ÖVN1 - Exercises, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 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 disability.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

• Oral examination (TEN1; 3 cr)
• Approved exercises (ÖVN1; 4,5 cr)

Examiner

Kjartan Gudmundsson

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.

Further Information

Offered by

ABE/Sustainable Buildings

Main Field of Study

The Built Environment

Education Cycle

Second cycle