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Construction Industry and Environment (ABPL90310)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject aims to develop an understanding and awareness of the life cycle environmental effects of building design and construction, including the approaches that can be used to assess and minimise them, with a particular emphasise on life cycle assessment.
Through an introduction to environmental assessment, including ‘input-output analysis’, this subject articulates the many linkages connecting construction to the rest of the national economy, the production underlying it, and the resources consumed in the process.
Organised as an advanced seminar, the subject will expose students to the latest developments in environmental assessment techniques and their application within the built environment.
Intended learning outcomes
- To develop an awareness of the current techniques for quantifying and assessing environmental effects.
- To teach students how to use environmental assessment techniques to improve the environmental performance of the construction industry.
- To provide a theoretical framework for macro-scale examinations of the construction industry.
- To build an appreciation for the position of construction within natural and economic environments.
- To supply analytical and critical tools for the evaluation of construction strategies at industry and project level.
Generic skills
At the completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to capture and analyse data to make informed decisions;
- Ability to map or imagine construction-related connections within the economy;
- Ability to present environmental performance information in a range of formats;
- Ability to appreciate the indirect consequences of construction activity;
- Ability to critically evaluate the work of others and provide constructive feedback.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture (200 points)
MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)
MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture
MC-LARCH2Y Master of Landscape Architecture (200 points)
MC-LARCH3Y Master of Landscape Architecture (300 points)
MC-CM Master of Construction Management
MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management (200 points)
MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300 points)
MC-PROP Master of Property
MC-PROP2Y Master of Property (200 points)
MC-PROP3Y Master of Property (300 points)
OR
approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Class participation including involvement in class discussion and activities, demonstrating an understanding of environmental issues and the use of life cycle assessment in construction 10%
- Environmental Assessment Report analysing the environmental performance of a construction project, 1000 word equivalent. Due week 7, 20%
- Peer review critically analysing the work of others, providing constructive feedback and demonstrating an understanding of life cycle assessment 500 words equivalent. Due week 9, 10%
- Environmental Improvement Report (combining the Environmental Assessment Report) identifying solutions and making recommendations for the improvement to the environmental performance of a construction project 3000 word or equivalent.Due Week 11, 40%, 3000 word or equivalent.
- 15 minute class presentation communicating the major findings of the professional report and highlighting improvements to the environmental performance of a construction project, 1500 words equivalent. Due week 12, 20%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
R. Crawford, Life Cycle Assessment in the Built Environment, London, 2011.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architecture Course Master of Architecture Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Tailored Specialisation Specialisation (formal) Project Management Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Research and Development Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major 300 point Master of Architecture Major 200 point Master of Architecture Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Corporate Management Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022