Course code Arhi3075
Credit points 7.50
Architecture II
Total Hours in Course200
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for laboratory classes64
Independent study hours120
Date of course confirmation08.03.2017
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developer
Aija Ziemeļniece
Dr. arch.
Prior knowledge
Arhi1028, Material Studies of Outdoor Spaces
Arhi1031, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects I
Arhi2063, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects II
Arhi2064, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects III
Arhi2065, Digital Tools in Landscape Projects IV
Arhi3074, Architecture I
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to establish understanding of basic designing principles of a public building by solving spatial organisation, scale composition, functional and ecological problems resulting in an expressive architectural object suitable for local nature and climate conditions.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge: on designing principles of a public building, development of building design plans, the use of obtained materials in architectural designing.
• Skills: students have spatial thinking, they are able to develop construction projects, a general part of a construction plan and write explanatory texts correctly.
• Competence: students are able to identify the most suitable designing principles and design building plans for public buildings according to technical requirements.
Compulsory reading
1. Neufert E. Architects’ Data. Third Edition. Padstow, Cornwall: Blackwell Publishing, 2006. 636 p.
2. Bell J. 21st Century House. London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd., 2006. 256 p.
3. Lynch K. A. Theory of Good City Form. Cambridge, Massachusetts and London: The MIT, Press, 1981. 264 p.
4. Яргинa З. Н. Эстетика гopoдa. Mocквa: Cтpoйиздат, 1991. 368 cтp.
Further reading
1. Strautmanis I. Dialogs ar telpu. Rīga: Liesma, 1977. 136 lpp.
2. New Houses. Singapore: Page One Publishing Ltd., 2005. 333 p.
3. Webb M. Brave New Houses. London: Rizzoli, 2003. 240 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Žurnāls "Latvijas Architektūra" 1ISSN 1407-4923.