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Designing WELL (ABPL90428)

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This subject explores evidence‐based planning and design practices for health and wellbeing. Derived from translational medicine, the approach seeks to access rigorous, robust and peer reviewed examples of evidence‐based design practices which exist in not only the architectural and urban planning sectors but also through environmental psychology, population health, health planning, biophilic and biourbanism experiences and related case studies. Cultural and creative practices including aspects of Australian indigenous knowledges further contribute to the learning content. The subject is informed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) which is the leading international tool for advancing health and wellbeing in the built environment.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subjects students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of research evidence related to design for health and wellbeing.
  • Understand the theoretical contexts of policy and practice related to design for health and wellbeing .
  • Understand the purpose of selected research methodologies .
  • Use evidence-based planning and design methodologies to critically evaluate a case study setting, building or urban precinct focused on health and wellbeing.
  • Develop evidence-based arguments suitable for convincing decision-makers.

Generic skills

  • Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems;
  • Cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas from conflicting evidence;
  • Specialised knowledge of design-research methods informing the evidence on how the space relates to health and wellbeing;
  • Time management and planning through organising workloads and substantial projects.
  • Communication skills to transfer complex ideas to a variety of audiences.

Last updated: 26 September 2024