Design Ethics and Design Detailing

General Information

This subject develops an understanding of the ethical concerns of architecture, its role in society in terms of meeting the needs and supporting the well-being of the individual and community, and in defining meaningful and lasting cultural identity.  This understanding is acquired through the critical study of and immersion with selected noted architects and design practices to investigate their underlying ethical values, design approach and practice methods.  This research will provide the foundation for the development of a personal architectural position and value set in order to define a model of future practice.

In preparation for experience in practice, students are also provided with an overview of the legislative and legal framework in which the profession operates and potential future speculations. Students also undertake a series of tasks that assist in the development of key skills and strategies for use when seeking employment in the industry, as well as a short workplace immersion to gain relevant real-world exposure prior to completing the architecture degree.

In addition to the understanding of a precedent architect’s ethical and conceptual framework, students will further develop critical thinking and decision making with regard to construction, material choice and detailing. Students will document and prototype the building envelope, skin and structure with consideration to constructability, weathering and aging, life cycle, embodied energy, material availability, use, services and wastage of a precedent project. 

  • Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
    Subject code: ARCH13-131
    Subject title: Design Ethics and Design Detailing
    Subject level: Undergraduate
    Semester/Year: May 2021
    Credit points: 10.000
  • Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable
    Delivery mode: Standard
    Workload items:
    • Internship: x4 (Total hours: 30) - Students will attend a discipline specific workplace for two days per week over 2 weeks.
    • Seminar: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Seminar
    • Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 54) - Personal project work
    Attendance and learning activities: 80% attendance required to allow for contribution to team based in-class exercises and evaluation of progress. Attendance is compulsory for the work place internship.
  • Prescribed resources:

    No Prescribed resources.

    After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.
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Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
Subject code: ARCH13-131
Subject title: Design Ethics and Design Detailing
Subject level: Undergraduate
Semester/Year: May 2021
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Assumes knowledge of architectural history, ability to draw and understand architectural construction, and equivalent design ability to that acquired through 1st year design studios (Creative Design Studios in Jan/May/Sept)
Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.

At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Critically evaluate and analyse architecture and design practice precedents; comparatively and in terms of progression to future practice.
  2. Provide quantitative and/or qualitative evidence for architectural design and methods.
  3. Develop, define and articulate an understanding of own ethical values and sense of integrity in architectural design practice.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to test and refine construction assemblies, material choice, and detailing in relation to technical and conceptual objectives through 2D and 3D documentation methods.
  5. Develop an awareness of statutory requirements of the architecture profession, of strategies to prepare for employment in the industry, and to critically reflect upon contemporary modes of practice.
  6. Develop critical writing and visual communication skills.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
    Journal Immersion and comparative evaluation of Architectural Practice and employment application 20.00% Week 7 3,5,6
    Creative Project Analysis, evaluation, and creation of an architectural design response to a humanitarian need, informed by the critical study of the ethical principles, design methodology and architectural outcomes of a selected precedent practice. 40.00% Week 10 1,2,3,6
    *Project Documentation Developed drawings, details, and models of the creative project, with reference to the work of the precedent practice. 40.00% Week 13 1,4
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

    Pass requirement

    Supervisors report

  • Assessment criteria

    High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking.
    Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas.
    Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above.
    Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
Journal Immersion and comparative evaluation of Architectural Practice and employment application 20.00% Week 7 3,5,6
Creative Project Analysis, evaluation, and creation of an architectural design response to a humanitarian need, informed by the critical study of the ethical principles, design methodology and architectural outcomes of a selected precedent practice. 40.00% Week 10 1,2,3,6
*Project Documentation Developed drawings, details, and models of the creative project, with reference to the work of the precedent practice. 40.00% Week 13 1,4
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Pass requirement

Supervisors report

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.

Academic Integrity

The University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.

Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.

Additional subject information

Subject curriculum

Approved on: Mar 10, 2021. Edition: 1.2
Last updated: Oct 10, 2022