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Postgraduate CUR-MAA402-2021

Architectural Systems and Research Methods

Pick apart the advanced architectural systems that make up a complex project. Draw on a number of analytical and testing methods. Address the importance of a project's structure and façade. Juggle your research with a hands-on fieldwork component.

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$2,910 $3,160

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. apply skills and methods in analytical research appropriate for researching building systems and materials relevant to a complex architectural project, including precedents.
  2. critically analyse the methods that apply to the integration of building systems and materials in a complex architectural project, in relation to the need to sustain the natural, cultural and built environment.
  3. demonstrate understanding of the role of relevant specialists and consultants in developing the project design.
  4. synthesise and document exploratory findings related to a complex architectural project.
Topics covered
    • The Big Picture
    • Passive Architectural Systems
    • Acoustics
    • Structure
    • Facades
    • Adaptive Architecture
    • Building Performance Modelling
    • Building Performance Analysis
    • Case Studies
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-MAA-MAS-2021
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone

Description

This subject was previously known as Advanced Applied Architectural Systems.

Students will explore the applied advanced architectural environmental, technological and construction systems of a complex architectural project with diverse client profile, and a multi-layered response to environments. Using skills and knowledge’s relating to their understanding of multiple contexts (natural, built and human), students will produce an outcome that will focus on a range of analytical, modelling and testing methods of research. In doing so they will develop an understanding of the interaction and relationships between key elements of the design, as a means of informing future design decision making processes. Students will be expected to demonstrate technical and architectural language proficiency. There may be a fieldwork component, the nature of which is dependent upon the project selected.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Environmental Explorations Report (30%)
  • Technological Explorations Report (35%)
  • Portfolio (group) (35%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-MAA-MAS-2021

Master of Architecture

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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