Design and Property Industry Studies (PROP20003)

The modern property industry is both an art and science. It draws together a wide range of other professionals in the analysis and management of property projects. Professional and socially responsible property practitioners therefore need to gain a strong understanding of the principles, processes and systems associated with the planning processes, the design and construction of buildings, feasibilities, and potential environmental performance and impact.

This subject describes and emphasises the indelible links between the market’s demand for property, financial feasibility of projects, the design response, the methods, systems and cost of construction and their combined effect on property values. Combining a series of weekly lectures, tutorials and a number of visits to construction sites, this subject will equipe students with the essential knowledge and strategic overview of the property industry as a whole, and then focus on the various design concepts and structural systems currently used; the selection of materials, their applications and performance in construction; the management of the construction process; leading to an awareness of building performance and maintenance, which also impact on property performance, profitability and value.