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Technology of Design

Undergraduate | CUR-BAS120 | 2019

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Technology of Design

About this subject

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

    1. identify and analyse the key environmental factors that inform the relationship between physical environments and the tectonics of buildings
    2. demonstrate knowledge of fundamental structural systems by investigating architectural projects
    3. identify how buildings impact on human wellbeing and general sustainability.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

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

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