ARC2101 · Architectural performance 2

Overview

This unit explores structural performance as it relates to architectural design and construction. Applied physical and digital testing will be used to understand and assess the application of structural systems and materials into architecture. A range of structural approaches will be explored in relation to life-cycle optimisation and resource efficiencies, as well as being located within their historical and conceptual contexts.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe traditional and contemporary structural and environmental performance in buildings at various scales;
2. Apply, test, analyse and prioritise advanced principles of structural and resource efficiency, and circular design;
3. Combine different technologies, materials and systems to propose strategies that inform architectural performance at various scales;
4. Learn to collaborate and take responsibility for effective group work;
5. Recognise strategies and tactics that generate positive impacts through the selection of different construction methods and materials;
6. Build knowledge through case-studies, digital and physical modelling, evaluation, and feedback in response to a brief.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.