Dr. Folke Björk

Professor

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Biography

Folke Björk is a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in sustainable buildings. He has extensive experience in architectural engineering and building technology. His key interests include exergy analysis, fluid mechanics, and building physics. Björk teaches several courses, including the Architectural Engineering Project and various building technology modules focused on both basic and advanced topics. He also supervises degree projects related to building technology and the built environment. His role involves not only teaching but also examining and being responsible for multiple courses within the Division of Sustainable Buildings.

Research Interests

Sustainable Buildings Exergy Analysis Fluid Mechanics Building Physics Architectural Engineering

Courses

Exergy-analysis (FAF3413) Architectural Engineering Project (AF2025) Basic Technology Buildings (AF140V) Building Damages (AF2403) Building Materials, Basic Course (AF1301) Building Physics (AF1402) Building Technology (AF107U) Building Technology (AF1007) Building Technology Real Estate Agents (AF103V) Building Technology, Advanced Course (AF2401) Degree Project Building Technology, Cycle (AF242X) Degree Project Building Technology, Cycle (AF243X) Degree Project Built Environment, Cycle (AF102X) Fluid Mechanics Architecture Built Environment (AE1601) Introduction Planning Building Process (AI1527) Introduction Planning Building Process, Minor Course (AI1531)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).