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Façade Design and Construction (ABPL90268)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject provides advanced knowledge and skills on the technological design, performance requirements, procurement, manufacturing and construction of building envelope systems and materials.
Considering facades and roofing systems from start to finish of the building process, the subject gives insight on the specificity of the facade construction industry as a key agent of the design and delivery of contemporary projects.
New knowledge is built from the properties and behaviour of materials commonly used in building envelopes (e.g. glass, metals, insulation, sealants) and the fitness for purpose of different façade and roofing configurations, systems and products.
Learning activities focus on detailed design and construction technology aspects informed by regulatory benchmarks and established design principles, including waterproofing, wind-effects, air-tightness, thermal control, fire safety, acoustics, durability and safety in operation.
Industry perspectives are considered from the different standpoints of designers, head contractors, sub-contractors and specialist consultants by exploring facade-specific case studies in procurement, environmental performance, design management, testing, prototyping, fabrication, installation, defect prevention and building maintenance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able:
- Develop an understanding of the fitness for purpose of different building envelope materials, types and systems;
- Gain knowledge in the planning, testing and construction methodologies of building envelopes;
- Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary character of the façade industry from a performance-based design and construction management perspective.
Generic skills
- Ability to participate and engage with the façade construction industry
- Ability to comprehend construction constraints and strategies
- Ability to relate façade construction with performance criteria.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into a course at the Melbourne School of Design (including double Masters)
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study.
Option 2
Approval from the subject coordinator.
Option 3
Admission into the Master of Environment (MC-ENV) and completion of 50 points study in Master of Environment .
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Basic knowledge of structural principles and properties of building materials.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Design Assessment Report (Groupwork)
| Week 6 | 20% |
Construction Methodology Proposal (Graphic Report and /or Drawings)
| Week 12 | 40% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Giorgio Marfella Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week( 1X2 hour lecture followed by 1X hour tutorial ) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Architecture Informal specialisation Building Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Major Energy Studies Major Energy Studies - 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: 31 January 2024