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UDI4201 · City and ecology 1

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Architecture

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

This unit explores the relationship between natural and built systems in a changing climate and urbanising world. With a focus on case studies at different scales, you will be exposed to best practice urban design principles for sustainable development.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Preliminary project40%
2Final project60%

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

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate capabilities in ecological approaches to contemporary urban design;
  2. Strategically respond to complex problems and develop appropriate urban design responses, processes and outcomes;
  3. Demonstrate skills in research, applying creativity and critique to address urban design issues;
  4. Demonstrate a high level of competence in communication and presentation skills: written, oral and graphic;
  5. Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours. The remaining 9 hours are to be used for self and group learning activities.

ActivityDuration
Workshops36 hours

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