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Undergraduate CUR-BAS340-2021

Environmental and Technological Strategies in Architecture

Use a range of construction, environmental and management tactics to design medium-scale and rise architectural projects. Consider eco materials. Develop and integrate your writing, drawing and organisation skills to simulate projects and workplaces. 

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$993 $1,243

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 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 appropriate construction, environmental and management strategies to a moderately complex architectural project in an urban context
  2. evaluate construction, environmental and management strategies required at different stages of design
  3. integrate appropriate construction, environmental and management strategies into the design of an existing moderately complex architectural project,
  4. analyse appropriate strategies in order to refine the existing moderately complex architectural project.
Topics covered
    • Introduction
    • Floors
    • Walls
    • Roofs
    • Regulations
    • Climate Analysis
    • Energy Conservation
    • Services
    • Acoustics
    • Urban Greenery
Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-BAS310-Environmental and Technological Systems in Architecture ;

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
Description

This subject was previously known as BAS340 Environmental and Technological Systems in Architecture 2.

This subject explores construction, environmental and management strategies for application in the design of moderately complex, medium scale and medium rise architectural projects. Students are engaged in developing and applying the written and drawn communication skills, organisational skills and decision making processes required for professional practice. Work integrated learning is incorporated through authentic learning activities focused on application of a range of skills and strategies pertinent to design and construction of architecture that simulate the real world projects and workplaces.

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

  • Report (40%)
  • Presentation (25%)
  • Reflection (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.

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