ARC4102 · Architectural performance 5

Overview

This unit equips you with the ability to assess, evaluate and decide on appropriate building systems and procurement methods in line with contemporary architectural practice. This consolidates learnings from previous semesters to holistically demonstrate an understanding of building systems. You will work through project scenarios to explore design, environmental and social implications of construction methodologies.

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 contemporary and emerging building procurement methods and processes;
2. Assess and implement documentation processes appropriate to selected procurement methods and building systems;
3. Combine design concepts with appropriate construction methodology and building procurement for coherent communication with relevant stakeholders;
4. Identify the ethical implications of contemporary collaborative practices in the workplace;
5. Evaluate the impact on environments and communities of available procurement and construction methods;
6. Compare and critically evaluate the project response in relation to the original objectives and 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.