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Human Environments Relations (ABPL90322)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject illustrates the body of work and research which links human behaviour to the design of the built environment. It explores the history of this research with a focus on interactions between humans and the physical environment in diverse urban settings. A case study approach is taken to develop insights into ways human environment interaction can be understood and how such information used to inform the evidence-based design of the built environment.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of human-environment relations theories;
  • Demonstrate understanding of the literature associated with human-environment relations research;
  • Demonstrate application of research methods suited to the study of relationships between human behaviour and designed environments;
  • Conduct and report on empirical research into the relationships between human behaviour and designed environments.

Generic skills

Communication in written, diagrammatic and verbal forms, research methods in human environment relations, writing of briefs for different audiences, cross-disciplinary engagement working in teams.

Last updated: 1 August 2024