Energy and Urban Planning

Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:

• obtain, analyse and synthesize information from multiple sources so as to describe the energy consumption of a town;
• show a basic understanding of infrastructure systems;
• demonstrate, both orally and in writing, an understanding of the climate and energy impacts of various infrastructure systems solutions;
• analyse and critically evaluate existing or planned neighbourhoods from the perspective of the environment and energy;
• give suggestions and recommendations for how neighbourhoods should be developed so as to be more sustainable;
• work in international and/or multi professional teams;
• communicate their knowledge, analyses and proposals in both oral and written form.

The course addresses the integration of climate and energy considerations into the planning of the built environment. Students will study large-scale infrastructure systems (such as energy systems) and learn about their energy use and their contribution to climate change through activity-based learning. During the course, students will assess an existing or planned neighbourhood, and deliver recommendations or alternative proposals that respond to current energy and climate challenges. The course also includes lectures on communication, information-search processes and plagiarism.

Active participation seminar 1 credit
Individual assignment 1 credit
Group assignment 1 credit
Project presentation and report 2 credits
Reflection report 2.5 credits

Lectures, active participation in obligatory seminars, supervision and workshops, as well as oral and written presentations of group work.

The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.

Reflection report (U/G).
Seminar activity (U/VG).
The final grade is determined by an overall evaluation of student work and activities.

Guest lectures and site visits will be arranged if opportunities should arise.