GK3 House  (12+6 credits) and GK3 Norwegian architectural history  (6 credits).

The aim of the course on structures and construction is to offer basic knowledge of fundamental structural types, how structures behave when subjected to loads, and the relationship between form and the mechanical concepts of strength, stiffness and stability. Moreover, the course illustrates and discusses structural concepts in relation to various architectural works.

Furthermore, the course focuses on the similarities and differences between the properties of the different materials and how they are used in actual construction practices. Besides, the most common construction systems for small and larger buildings will be presented and discussed.

The course will contribute to basic knowledge of the design of structures and structural systems, their detailing and construction, as well as the skills to implement such knowledge in actual project design.

The course consists of 10 lectures per semester during the fall and spring semesters, as well as compulsory exercises. A practical grip of the theoretical knowledge accumulated should be demonstrated in the design projects. Main topics are:

•  structural form and behaviour
•  structural elements and construction systems
•  structures and architecture

There will be a written exam. In assessing the course the exam will count 60% and integration of structural and construction knowledge into the project will count 40%.

The course is assessed subject to Pass / Fail, as stated in the Regulations for Master's degree programmes at Oslo School of Architecture and Design, § 6-14.

  Mandatory reading    

Albjerg, N., Dahl, T., & Friis Møller, W. (2008). Klima og arkitektur. [København]: Kunstakademiets Arkitektskoles Forlag.  

Edvardsen, K. I., Ramstad, T. Ø., & Haug, T. (2006). Trehus. Oslo: Norges byggforskningsinstitutt.  

Sandaker, B. N., & Eggen, A. P. (1989). Arkitekturens konstruktive grunnlag. [Oslo]: Cappelen.  

  Recommended reading    

  Constructions and building technology    

Bovim, N. I., Sund, H., Holmestad, Ã…., & Stenstad, V. (1984). Limtreboka. Moelv: Moelven limtre A/S.  

Bygging med betongelementer (1995).    

Dahl, T. (2003). Facaden: teori og praksis. [København]: Kunstakademiets Arkitektskoles Forlag .

Deplazes, A. (2005). Constructing architecture: materials processes structures : a handbook. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Eggen, A. P., & Sandaker, B. N. (1995). StÃ¥l, struktur og arkitektur. [Oslo]: Cappelen.  

Friis Mathiasen, H., & Reitzel, E. (1999). Grundtræk af bærende konstruktioner i arkitekturen. [København]: Kunstakademiets Arkitektskoles Forlag.  

Gauld, B. J. B. (1995). Structures for architects. London: Godwin.  

Herzog, T., Krippner, R., & Lang, W. (2004). Facade construction manual. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Hopp, J., & Alexander, S. (1995). Avstivning og kraftoverføring.  

Kaltenbach, F. (2004). Translucent materials: glass, plastics, metals. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Macdonald, A. J. (1994). Structure and architecture. Oxford: Butterworth Architecture  

Macdonald, A. J. (1997). Structural design for architecture. Oxford: Architectural Press.  

Murkatalogen (1985). [Oslo]: Mursentret. (See Byggforsk Kunnskapssystemers internet page).  

Natterer, J., Herzog, T., & Volz, M. (2001). Holzbau Atlas zwei. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Sandaker, B. N. (2008). On span and space: exploring structures in architecture. London: Routledge.  

Schittich, C. (1999). Glass construction manual. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Schlaich, J., & Bergermann, R. (2003). Leicht Weit: Jörg Schlaich, Rudolf Bergermann. München: Prestel.  

Schulitz, H. C., Sobek, W., & Habermann, K. J. (2000). Steel construction manual. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Sivertsen, J., & NordgÃ¥rd, L. (2003). Konstruksjonslære for arkitekter: lastberegning, likevektslære, fasthetslære, konstruksjoner av tre, stÃ¥l og betong. Trondheim: Tapir akademisk forlag, Kompendieforlaget.  

  Architecture and construction   .

Balmond, C., & Smith, J. (2002). Informal. Munich: Prestel.  

Brookes, A. J., & Poole, D. (2004). Innovation in architecture. London: Spon Press.  

Buchanan, P. (1990). The Architecture of Enric Miralles and Carme Pinós. New York: SITES/Lumen Books.  

Buchanan, P., & Piano, R. (1993). Renzo Piano Building Workshop: complete works. (Vol.3) London: Phaidon.  

Buchanan, P., & Piano, R. (1993). Renzo Piano Building Workshop: complete works.(Vol.4) London: Phaidon.  

Chareau, P., Futagawa, Y., Bauchet, B., & Vellay, M. (1988). La maison de verre: Pierre Chareau. Tokyo: A. D. A. Edita.  

Colquhoun, A. (1992). Rafael Moneo: 1986-1992. Madrid: AviSa.  

Davies, C., Frampton, K., & Hodgkinson, P. (1993). Hopkins: the work of Michael Hopkins and partners. London: Phaidon.  

Engel, H. (1968). Structure systems. London: Iliffe Books.  

Foster, N., Jenkins, D., & Abel, C. (2007). Norman Foster: works. (Vol. 3). Munich: Prestel.  

Foster, N., Jenkins, D., & Abel, C. (2004). Norman Foster: works. (Vol. 4). Munich: Prestel.  

Gerkan, M. v. (1997). Architektur für den Verkehr: von Gerkan, Marg und Partner. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Herzog, T. (1993). Thomas Herzog: Bauten 1978-1992 : ein Werkbericht. Stuttgart: G. Hatje.  

Jean Prouvé: "constructeur" (1990). Paris: Editions du Centre Pompidou.    

Lyall, S. (2002). Masters of structure: engineering today's innovative buildings. London: Laurence King.  

Lyall, S., & Herron, R. (1992). Imagination headquarters: Herron Associates. London: Phaidon.  

Mainstone, R. (1998). Developments in structural form. Oxford: Architectural Press.  

Moore, R., & Gilbert, D. (1992). Sackler Galleries, Royal Academy, London: architects Foster Associates. London: Wordsearch.  

Norberg-Schulz, C., Postiglione, G., & Fehn, S. (1997). Sverre Fehn: samlede arbeider. Oslo: Orfeus.  

Piano, R., & Brignolo, R. (1997). The Renzo Piano logbook. London: Thames and Hudson.  

Powell, K. (1994). Richard Rogers. Zürich: Artemis.  

Rice, P., & Dutton, H. (1995). Structural glass. London: E & FN Spon.  

Ron Arad Associates: one off three (1993). London: Artemis.    

Werner, F. (2000). Covering + exposing: the architecture of Coop Himmelb(l)au. Basel: Birkhäuser.  

Wigginton, M. (1996). Glass in architecture. London: Phaidon Press.  

Wilkinson, C. (1996). Supersheds: the architecture of long-span, large volume buildings. Oxford: Butterworth Architecture.