Further information: Architectural Technology (ABPL20033)

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Recommended texts and other resources
The following texts are recommended for general reference, and to expand the subject content. The lectures will condense and reorganise the notions covered by these books with a broader body of learning resources, integrated with the Australian building practice.
• Allen Edward, Joseph Iano, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken (NJ) 2009.
• Allen Edward, How Buildings Work: The Natural Order of Architecture. Oxford University Press, New York 2005.
• Allen Edward, Patrick Rand, Architectural Detailing: Function Constructability, Aesthetics. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken (NJ) 2007.
• Deplazes Andrea, Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures. Birkhäuser, Basel 2005.
• Wilkie George, Arden Stuart, Building Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Australian Owner Builders. New Holland, Sydney 1997.
Incidental costs
All students must have their own hard hats, safety boots and high visibility vests to wear on extracurricular site visits.

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This subject contributes to the following:

Type	Name
Major	Construction
Informal specialisation	Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors
Major	Engineering Systems
Major	Architecture
Informal specialisation	Environments Discipline subjects

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Last updated: 29 April 2025