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Environmental Design

Bachelor of DesignInformal specialisationYear: 2024

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Overview

This specialisation is a response to the demand from third year students for further learning on the topic of Environmental Building Systems (EBS).

These subjects cover the key topics in environmental systems for both Commercial and Residential buildings, and engage students in industry practice and learning. The aim of these subjects is to equip students from the BDes, who have a strong interest in Environmental Building Systems to expand their skills with industry standard modelling software and rating tools, and to become familiar with the National Construction Code (NCC).

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate capacity to Design Environmental Systems and Services 
  • Understand industry standard modelling software and rating tools 
  • Understand and apply the National Construction Code (NCC)

Last updated: 8 November 2024

Structure

25 credit points

To obtain a specialisation in Environmental Design students need to complete:

  • 25 credit points of Environmental Design core subjects

Environmental Design core subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ARCH30003 Environmental Design- Commercial
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ARCH30004 Environmental Design in Housing
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Last updated: 8 November 2024