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313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
Syllabus
Introduction to the theoretical and pragmatic relationships - the why and the how - between the built environment, natural environment and human environment in design.
Introduction
This unit is an introduction to the role of building design professionals in making buildings and integrating built environments with environmental limitations and human well-being. In this unit you will gain a basic understanding of the ideas and principles of a range of technological systems that are applied in the design of architecture and interior architecture. These technological systems will be introduced via examples and historical references and within the aesthetic, social, cultural and professional context of design of the built environment. Students are encouraged to consider and explore the interactions between these technological systems.
Thinking skills
(use analytical skills to solve problems)
Information skills
(confidence to investigate new ideas)
Professional Skills
(work independently and as a team) (plan own work)
Find out more about Curtin's Graduate attributes at the Office of Teaching & Learning website: ctl.curtin.edu.au
Learning Activities
Through lectures you will be introduced to the language of discussion of the built environment and fundamental areas of interest. Through tutorials and project based activities you will develop skills of critical analysis, design as problem solving and exploration, and teamwork. Projects require that you communicate using models, drawings, written and oral communication. You will undertake projects that involve designing and making beautiful solutions to oblique design problems. The projects are deliberately open-ended to encourage self-directed learning. There are no single right answers to the challenges offered. There are however processes that you will discover that enable you to achieve successful outcomes. These processes are iterative rather than linear. This is the nature of design.
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
Sandaker, B.,Eggen, A., Cruvellier, M. 2011. The structural basis of architecture. Routledge, London.
Other resources
Online resources
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Technology of Design Teaching Guide (available Blackboard) Kellert, S. 2008. Dimensions, elements and attributes of biophilic design . In Biophilic design, ed. S.Kellert, J.Heerwagen & M.Mador. 3-19. New Jersey: (available eReserve, Curtin library)
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
Project 2
30 percent
1,2,4
3 4
Project 3
10 percent
2,3
Formal Test
30 percent
2,3
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
Referencing style
The referencing style for this unit is Chicago. More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: library.curtin.edu.au.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Plagiarism is a serious offence. For more information refer to academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au.
Plagiarism monitoring
Work submitted may be subjected to a plagiarism detection process, which may include the use of systems such as 'Turnitin'. For further information, see academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/turnitin.cfm.
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
Assessment extension
A student must apply for an assessment extension on the form prescribed by the Academic Registrar which can be found at: http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/documents/Application_forAssessmentExtension.pdf The student will be expected to lodge the form and supporting documentation with the unit coordinator before the assessment date/time or due date/time. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the date or due date of the assessment task where the student is able to provide an acceptable explanation as to why he or she was not able to submit the application prior to the assessment date. An application for an assessment extension will not be accepted after the date of the Board of Examiners meeting.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism occurs when work or property of another person is presented as one's own, without appropriate acknowledgement or referencing. Plagiarism is a serious offence. For more information refer to the Academic Integrity at Curtin: Student Guidelines for Avoiding Plagiarism available online at academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au
Plagiarism monitoring
Work submitted will be evaluated for plagiarism. This evaluation may include the use of systems such as Turnitin. For further information see http://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/students/turnitin.cfm.
Additional Information
Enrolment It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
and responsibilities as a student. These include: the Student Charter the Universitys Guiding Ethical Principles the Universitys policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity copyright principles and responsibilities the Universitys policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities
Information on all these things is available through the Universitys Student Rights and Responsibilities website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights. Student appeals: http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights/appeals/index.cfm
Student Equity
There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant family responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please speak to the Student Equity Advisor Team member in your Faculty. Contact details are at: http://eesj.curtin.edu.au/contact.html You can also contact Counselling and Disability services: http://www.disability.curtin.edu.au or the Multi-faith services: http://unilife.curtin.edu.au/diversity_and_faith/faith_services.htm for further information. It is important to note that the staff of the university may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance. For general wellbeing concerns or advice please contact Curtins Student Wellbeing Advisory Service at: http://unilife.curtin.edu.au/student_wellbeing_service.htm
Enrolment
It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.
the Student Charter the University's Guiding Ethical Principles the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity copyright principles and responsibilities the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities
Information on all these things is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
Preactivity/readings
Perth FestivalSacrilege at Supreme court gardens
Tutorial/Other
Assessment Due
1.
3 March
Exploring context and Teaching guide equilibrium for Topic 1 designers Principles of structural equilibrium Teaching guide Topic 2
Use diary/ ABC of drawing /discussing Assign 1 and Assign 3 Discussing architectural aims, design contexts and structural loads Assess Assign 1 Solid structural systems make and explore Skeletal & surface structural systems make and explore Feedback/discussion on Assignment 2 part 2
2.
10 March
3. 4.
17 March 24 March
Solid Structural systems Skeletal Structural systems Surface Structural systems Submit & test Assign 2 model Tuition Free Week Tuition Free Week Understanding materials and context
5.
31 March
6.
7 April
Assign 2 30%
7. 8. 9.
Research materials /discuss LCA Biomimicry & Biophilic design Changing the land profile-how and why Drawing site/floor/wall/ roof mock-up Assign 3/ Revision site visit
The idea of a floor system The idea of a wall system The idea of a roof system design thinking for small buildings Guests in practice (site visit) Study Week
Teaching guide Topic 9 Teaching guide Topic 10 Teaching guide Topic 11 Teaching guide Topic 12
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities
313631 Technology of Design 111 Bentley Campus 25 Feb 2014 Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Faculty of Humanities