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Sustainability and Structures in Architecture

Undergraduate | CUR-BAS120 | 2024

Explore the bond between the built, natural and human environment in design. Learn the relationship between structure and technology. Uncover how floor and wall structures and materials impact and transform heating, lighting and acoustic function.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Enrol by
19 May 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
27 May 2024,
25 Nov 2024

Price from

$1,118

Upfront cost

$0

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Sustainability and Structures in Architecture

About this subject

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

    1. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental building materials and construction systems in a small scale work of architecture
    2. demonstrate knowledge of fundamental structural systems by investigating architectural projects
    3. identify how buildings and decarbonisation impact on sustainability

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

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-BAS120C (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Audio video equipment required. Access to the Internet. Admission to degree may be required.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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