ARC4130 · Transition architectural performance

Overview

This unit introduces structural and environmental performance as it relates to architectural design and construction. Applied physical and digital testing will be used to understand and assess the application of building systems and materials to architecture. A range of environmental and structural behaviours will be addressed in response to life-cycle optimisation and resource efficiencies as well as being located with 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 approaches to structural and environmental performance in architecture at different scales.
2. Apply, test and analyse principles of structural performance, resource efficiency and circular design.
3. Combine technologies, materials and building systems to propose strategies for architectural performance at different scales.
4. Collaborate effectively and take responsibility for individual contributions to group work.
5. Recognise how construction methods and material choices can support positive environmental and social impacts.
6. Use case studies, digital and physical modelling, evaluation and feedback to improve architectural responses to a brief.

Workload

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

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