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Undergraduate | CUR-BAS120 | 2023

Sustainability and Structures in Architecture

Course information for 2023 intake

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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
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

Start dates

  • 29 May 2023
  • 27 Nov 2023
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Price from

$1,037

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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