Architectural Science in Context

• • Principles of Environmental Design
  • Relationships between climate and design
  • Thermal, lighting and acoustic performance in buildings

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-BAS210-Architectural Technology in Context (No longer available)

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required
• Software requirements - Software purchase required
• Other requirements - Additional materials. Access to the internet.

This subject was previously known as Architectural Technology in Context.

This subject acknowledges regional, national and international environmental responsibilities by introducing students to principles of environmental design and decarbonisation. It explores relationships between climate and design using passive techniques that influence the thermal, lighting and acoustic performance of small scale buildings in the local context. Work integrated learning is incorporated through understanding the impact of buildings' performance on social and environmental responsibility.

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Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Exercise 1 (30%)
• Exercise 2 (40%)
• eTest (30%)

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