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Architectural Technology (ABPL90287)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject articulates and tests the idea of architectural design as a process where cultural and technological decision-making are intertwined. Teaching and learning activity starts with the analysis of technological means associated to architectural ideas and seeks to evaluate the implementation of alternatives in performance-based design scenarios.
Mixing examples of the present and of the past, this subject shows and tests ways to identify, assess and engage with the technological underpinnings of architecture.
Topics and practical activities are focused on single-dwelling residential and small to medium scale commercial building typologies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Connect architectural design intent and technological implementation through building materials, systems and components;
- Relate construction technology proposals building performance requirements;
- Develop project-based and industry-relevant skills of research and integration of building materials, systems and components;
- Understand and communicate with conventional methods of technical representation used by the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have developed the ability to:
- Influence the logics of construction from the perspective of designers and principal consultants;
- Communicate about construction technology and building performance with professional peers, project stakeholders and the community at large;
- Select materials, systems and components coherently to achieve explicit design objectives;
- Propose construction technologies suitable to building context, type, scale and function;
- Recognise the need for specialist input in the design process of small to medium scale projects.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90286 | Construction Methods A | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written and/or graphic submission of original design work (general arrangement), including drawings, models, building product research, construction details and class presentations.
| Week 4 | 15% |
Written and/or graphic submission of original design work (preliminary architectural documentation), including drawings, models, building product research, construction details and class presentations.
| Week 8 | 20% |
Written and/or graphic submission of original design work (final architectural documentation), including drawings, models, building product research, construction details and class presentations.
| Week 12 | 25% |
Quizzes and presentation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Final Exam ( equivalent to 1500 words)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sofia Colabella Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours (two hours lecture + two hours tutorials) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Architectural Engineering Course Master of Architecture - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022