Undergraduate CUR-BAS120-2023
Sustainability and Structures in Architecture
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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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 May 2023
- 27 Nov 2023
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Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental building materials and construction systems in a small scale work of architecture
- demonstrate knowledge of fundamental structural systems by investigating architectural projects
- identify how buildings and decarbonisation impact on sustainability
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- The role of design
- The language of structures
- How things stand up and why they fall down
- Solid construction
- Skeletal construction
- Surface construction
- Engaging
- Floors
- Walls
- Roofs
- Division of space
- Review
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-Technology of Design (No longer available)
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Audio video equipment required. Access to the Internet. Admission to degree may be required.
This subject was previously known as Technology of Design.
This subject is an introduction to architectural technologies including structural systems and principles, building materials, construction techniques and environmental design and decarbonisation concerns in buildings. The work integrated learning is through understanding the relationship between technology and the formal language of design in architecture.
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- Report (30%)
- eTest (Remote invigilated) (30%)
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