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ARCH71-126: Design Systems for Environmental Sustainability

Description

This subject introduces the principles of building science (energy, climate and comfort), materials science (embodied energy and energy transfer), building envelopes and net-zero design for a sustainable built environment. Considerations of bio-climatic, socio-cultural environment, and context complement an ecological understanding. Beyond a building physics and energy-efficient building design approach, this course encounters the physiological and socio-cultural responsibility of the built environment to include critically analysing environmental design theory and sustainability concepts. Strategies and propositions for net-zero carbon and resilient built environments are developed to contribute to solutions to the UN Agenda 2030 SDGs. In an inclusive seminar environment, students examine (individually and collectively) environmentally responsive design, the Whole Life Carbon implications of architecture, and synthesise findings for sustainable architecture and urban design. Guest speakers and field trips complement a real-world engagement with industry, government, cultural organisations and allied stakeholders.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: ARCH71-126
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2023 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,140.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,250.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,540.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,880.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Understand the global challenges of cities and communities under the UN Agenda 2030 and Whole Life Carbon implications.
  2. Understand sustainable architectural and urban design principles within operational and embodied carbon implications of chosen procurement methods, materials, components and systems.
  3. Interpret environmental data and integrate other information relevant to environmental sustainability– including energy and water consumption, resources depletion, waste, embodied carbon and carbon emissions – to achieve net-zero design proposals and servicing strategies.
  4. Synthesise and develop environmentally sustainable ideas and proposals for design concepts and frameworks that make future sustainable cities and communities possible.
  5. Present and consolidate findings through an oral presentation and written report with the ability to collaborate with students from different disciplines for an integrative design process.

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.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 11/09/2023
    Subject start: 11/09/2023
    Cancellation 1: 25/09/2023
    Cancellation 2: 02/10/2023
    Last enrolment: 24/09/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 07/10/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 28/10/2023
    Teaching census: 06/10/2023
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
Semester start: 11/09/2023
Subject start: 11/09/2023
Cancellation 1: 25/09/2023
Cancellation 2: 02/10/2023
Last enrolment: 24/09/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 07/10/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 28/10/2023
Teaching census: 06/10/2023