Knowledge

The student...

has deep knowledge of the methods for critical mapping of an existing design (for example a building, an area in a city or an area of society) and then develop, improve or create a new solution with the user in focus
has deep knowledge of the methods that enable the student to reflect on the emerging future and can use these as a tool for design
has deep knowledge of the esthetics and phenomenology as guide lines for creating architecture
has advanced knowledge of the challenges to society that the future will bring in relation to sustainability within the field of architecture and design

Skills

The student...

can identify the relevant conditions in society and critically discuss and evaluate the results of research and methods of approach
can independently use methods for collecting data from relevant sources and critically relate to these findings
can use relevant methods plan and transformation of an existing building so it can be used by a new occupier
can use a knowledge of art, architecture and design, as well as research in sustainability to create societally useful design solutions

General competences

The student...

can use design to stimulate new forms of interaction between the user and the building
can discuss and analyze significant events in society, politics and business with design as the framework of reference
can create architecture that challenges present theory within the profession
can create esthetic and functional design solutions that echo the challenges in society and contribute to create systemic change

Subject description IAF4100

The Future