Course results for Curtin University Architecture & construction Subjects

Match the right plant type, size and equipment to construct modern buildings today. Assess features for capability and performance. Learn to select for suitability to deliver exact project requirements considering technical capacity, safety, and cost. 

Step inside the world of interior design. Interrogate where the role of designer mixes with that of an architect. Consider the impact colour, light, furnishings and technology have on interior spaces. Apply your findings to a small-scale project.

Build on your knowledge of the industry standards and rules for measuring construction works. Measure steelwork, stonework, roofing, ceilings, windows and doors. Understand building specs and drawings. Lay the foundation for builder’s quantities and estimates.

Step into the world of design to examine the role of the interior architect. Delve into cities and study spaces including gardens, squares and pavilions. Address space, form and structure. Come up with conceptual project ideas inspired by your studies

Inspect engineering measurement rules for complex civil, resource infrastructure and industrial projects. Use Australian and international measurement standards. Interpret and calculate specifications and drawings. Measure engineering works. 

Feel out the relationship between interior environments and their occupants. Engage with symbols and aesthetics. Investigate the tension between modern trends and cultural heritage. Deepen your understanding of design, drawing and modelling.

Navigate the urban terrain and foundations of cities, from historic grid plans to futuristic cybercities. Reveal the age, issues and historic legacies that shape urban landscapes today. Compare past and present urban planning and design. 

Get drawn into the visual world of ideation, conceptual and developed architecture design. Consider how form and function come together using three-dimensional diagramming methods. Explore design styles that mimic unrelated building objects.