ARCH10-126: Designing for Sustainable Futures

Description

This subject explores how design strategies and methodologies can play a fundamental role in understanding and addressing broader contemporary global environmental, cultural and social challenges.  Understanding of our place and position amongst a complex web of ecological systems is discussed and demonstrated.

A particular area of focus is an analysis and application of passive design strategies including passive solar design, natural ventilation, environmental performance and thermal comfort as a means of reducing energy usage and improving user well-being.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of broader environmental, social and cultural challenges.
2. Develop critical and holistic thinking between ecological systems and design methods.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of a set of contextual environments.
4. Develop verbal presentation skills combined with 2D and 3D communication techniques.
5. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute constructively to a team environment.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2020 [Standard]

Subject dates