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ARCH11-139: Digital Design and Intelligent Construction

Description

This subject introduces the evolving trends and advanced technologies that challenge traditional architectural and construction practices. Through a combination of forums, workshops, guest speakers, field visits, and case studies, the subject will explore a range of new approaches, processes, and methods that are reshaping design and construction. By engaging with notable real-world case studies, students will gain an understanding of best practices and emerging trends that are redefining the future of architecture and construction. The subject introduces students to a rapidly evolving industry, where digitalisation, automation, and human-centric design intersect.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: ARCH11-139
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Architecture
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $4,810.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,260.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $6,550.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Explain different information systems, data modelling, management, and information extraction, and their role in digital design and construction.
  2. Analyse emerging trends and technologies in digital design and intelligent construction, including digital fabrication operations and computer-aided assembly processes, through case studies and industry applications.
  3. Apply design-for-manufacture, prefabrication, and digital workflow to architectural and construction problems.
  4. Write technical reports on digital design, fabrication, and intelligent construction methodologies using appropriate graphic representations and terminologies.
  5. Present digital design and fabrication workflow orally using appropriate graphic representations.
  6. Collaborate with peers to produce shared design and fabrication deliverables.

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.

General understanding of construction procurement strategies and awareness of conventional construction systems.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

January 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
Semester start: 19/01/2026
Subject start: 19/01/2026
Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
Teaching census: 13/02/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
September 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 19/07/2026
Semester start: 14/09/2026
Subject start: 14/09/2026
Last enrolment: 27/09/2026
Teaching census: 09/10/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 10/10/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 31/10/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
Semester start: 19/01/2026
Subject start: 19/01/2026
Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
Teaching census: 13/02/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026