Overview

This unit explores environmental systems as they relate to the performance of architectural design and construction. This includes application of environmental design principles to improve the sustainability of architectural design and construction performance. Analysis of environmental systems will be conducted with a focus on the relationship to design intent and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Assoc Professor Peter Graham

Unit Coordinator(s)

Assoc Professor Peter Graham

Notes

This unit was previously titled Technologies and environments 3

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply an understanding of sustainable design principles to improve the environmental, social and healthy performance of architectural design and construction;

2.

Optimise environmental systems design and improve the sustainable performance of buildings by applying integrated understanding of material properties, construction processes and structural systems;

3.

Situate environmental issues and responses and building system design within an historic and contemporary understanding of architectural developments.

Assessment summary

100% in-semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Other study costs for this unit will be approximately $400 to $600 per semester and may include:
- Software: Rhinoceros (CAD) and Adobe Creative suite installed via the Faculty computer Laboratories.
- Model making materials and sundries.
- Protective clothing for any excursions.
Further detailed information will be available on first day of class.
Students will be notified of material and levy requirements by Faculty staff on a project-by-project basis.
Students should regularly check their email for announcements regarding the unit