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Environmental and Building Systems in Architecture
UndergraduateCUR-BAS3102025
Identify suitable construction, environmental and management systems for low-rise, medium-sized clear span builds. Collect and integrate data to assess best fit. Design documents for moderate-scale rise and density construction.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 25 May 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 2 June 2025,
- 1 Dec 2025
- Price from
- $1,286
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Environmental and Building Systems in Architecture
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- examine and interpret discipline knowledge relating to integration of systems within the built environment
- research and analyse examples of system integration within the built environment and industry practices
- communicate analysis and findings in a professional manner
- investigate net zero considerations as they apply to systems within the built environment.
- Introduction
- Passive Design
- Structural Systems
- Cladding Systems
- Power
- HVAC
- Hydraulics
- Waste
- Fire & Lifts
- Greenery
- Carparking
- Revision
This subject was previously known as Environmental and Technological Systems in Architecture.
This subject explores the complexities of effective system integration within the built environment. Acoustic, lighting, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems are given particular focus and these are investigated through researching and analysing case studies, and observations of construction and detailing in a local context. Students will begin to interrogate the role of a designer as part of a network of professional consultants. Net zero considerations form part of this unit. Work integrated learning is incorporated through understanding the role of consultants.
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- Case Study (50%)
- Portfolio (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-BAS-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
- CUR-IAH-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
- CUR-IND-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Interior Design
Elective
- CUR-FAST-DEG-2025 - Fast track your Curtin on campus study
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
one of
- CUR-BAS235-Architecture Methods 2B - Information Visualisation
CUR-BIA240 (Not currently available)
- CUR-BAS240-Architectural Documentation and Detailing
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Level 3 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area e.g. from studying related Level 2 subjects or other relevant experience. Ensure all Level 2 subjects have been completed.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
UndergraduateCUR-BAS-DEG
Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
UndergraduateCUR-IAH-DEG
UndergraduateCUR-IND-DEG
Fast track your Curtin on campus study
UndergraduateCUR-FAST-DEG