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Environmental Technologies (ABPL10007)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject focuses on the basic principles and concepts of Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) and tectonic design to develop design ideas and translate them into built form. Students learn about passive design strategies, structures, materials' physical and ecological properties, conventional and innovative construction techniques, and life-cycle issues to reshape the built environment.
Through analysis, observation, experimentation, testing and review, students explore how design ideas can become environmentally sustainable buildings. They also explore how such buildings interact with natural environments and the inhabitants. Human comfort is discussed as a goal that should be achieved by considering the challenges and opportunities for the built environment to create a better social and environmental future.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject should be able to:
- Identify the possible interactions between natural and built environments to achieve human comfort through Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD).
- Apply passive design strategies and design complementary active systems and services to assure high Internal Environmental Quality (IEQ) performance.
- Identify and apply structural principles and material systems that underpin the design of the built environment.
- Use drawing conventions and technical vocabulary. Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of technical representation.
- Draw on evidence and a critical perspective to reflect on the future challenges and opportunities for sustainable construction.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will demonstrate:
- Problem identification, formulation and solution.
- Independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning.
- Communications skills in written and graphic formats.
- Time management.
- Teamwork.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH10001 | Foundations of Design: Representation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL20036 | Environmental Building Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: : Site Analysis (group Work) – Verbal presentation and A3 drawing set
| Week 3 | 10% |
Assignment 2: : ESD project (individual work) – A3 drawing set
| Week 9 | 50% |
Assignment 3: :Tectonic project (individual work) – A3 drawing set
| Week 14 | 25% |
Weeky Quiz
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Xavier Cadorel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture (including online learning (30min) and lectures (90min)) and 1X2 hour tutorial per week 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 Xavier Cadorel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture (including online learning (30min) and lectures (90min)) and 1X2 hour tutorial per week 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Design - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024