Introduction to High-Performance Design (ABPL90424)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides a broad introduction and review of the key principles of sustainable design to be applied to architecture with an emphasis on building and indoor environment performance. The subject aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge about evidence-based design strategies, including a range of user-centred strategies, technologies, performance evaluation tools and/or methods. The subject reviews quantitative and qualitative assessment methods and tools. An introduction to various rating and certification systems is also provided.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain and apply the terminology, principles and techniques of environmental building performance .
- Explain and apply high-performance targets relevant to environmental building performance.
- Demonstrate ability to choose and use a range of environmental building performance tools.
- Identify and solve Indoor Environmental Quality (thermal comfort, acoustics, visual comfort and Indoor Air Quality) issues relevant to the design of spaces.
- Provide general environmental design advice for a project at the concept stage, with consideration to environmental building performance.
Generic skills
- Written, verbal and graphic presentation of ideas;
- Critical thinking and analysis and a capacity for independent thought;
- Evaluation of existing knowledge;
- Application of generic theories to specific examples;
- Ability to learn from experiments and through reflection and analysis;
- Effective communication with peers and the community at large;
- Ability to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources
- Ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
- MC-ARCLARC Master of Architecture/Master of Landscape Architecture
- MC-ARCPROP Master of Architecture/Master of Property
- MC-ARCHUP Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning
- MC-ARCHUD Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Design
- MC-ARCHUCH Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Cultural Heritage
- MC-ARCHENG Master of Architectural Engineering
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
3 quizzes (individual)
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Assignment 1 : Diagnostic and evaluation (4 x A2 size panels)
| Week 5 | 20% |
Assignment 2: Interim proposal (group work – 2‐3 students), 4 x A2 size panels
| Week 9 | 20% |
Assignment 3 : Final proposal oral presentation (group work: 2‐3 students, 500 word equivalent per student )
| Week 12 | 10% |
Assignment 3 : Final proposal (group work: 2‐3 students), 6 x A2 size panels
| Week 14 (during the examination period) | 25% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Christhina Candido Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 52 hours ( 12X 1.5 hour of lectures , 10X 2 hour of tutorial classes, 10 hours online and 2X 2hour site visits) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 2
Coordinator Christhina Candido Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 52 hours ( 12X1.5 hour of lectures , 10X 2 hour tutorial classes , 10 hours online and 2X2 hours site visits) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
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Last updated: 8 November 2024