Unit Outline

Advanced Technologies investigates the implications of emerging shifts within the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry that foster the technological transformation of design workflows, computational processes, material engagement, environmental performance, fabrication tools, and construction methodologies. Through research, case studies, and hypothetical projects you will develop a series of façade-based building components and construction details that embody notions of environmental performance. Working in the context of complex medium-to-large scale buildings, you will develop capacity within digital design tools that will be employed within the conceptualisation, development, iteration and detailing of building elements.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Evaluate implications of current technological developments and performance-based frameworks in the context of complex, large-scale buildings.
2	Use computational design to inform the development of complex architectural elements.
3	Communicate architectural elements and details to a professional standard using drawings, models, presentation techniques and conventions.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Case Study Research	Week 4	30 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Digital Strategies	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Detailed Prototypes	Week 14	40 %	LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Case Study Research

Task Description:

Using a comparative research method, report on the affordances of an emerging technology within architecture that optimises the environmental and construction performance of a range of contemporary buildings.

Task Length:

6x A3 pages

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use preliminary architectural research methods to identify methods of performance, material and construction-based optimisations.	LO1
2	Explain technological developments relating to complex buildings using case studies.	LO1
3	Present case study research using illustrative, written, and verbal forms of communication	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Digital Strategies

Task Description:

Building on the research undertaken in AT1, develop and apply digital design methods through a series of spatial façade prototypes at the scale of architectural material elements.

Task Length:

6xA3 pages

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrate methods of technological transformation that inform the environmental sustainability and performance of architecture.	LO1
2	Analyse environmental systems using computational methods of conceptual design.	LO2
3	Propose conceptual designs that integrate sustainable environment principles.	LO2
4	Simulate environmental performance responding to a series of environmental conditions.	LO2
5	Iterate conceptual propositions to optimise design outcomes	LO2
6	Integrate computational methods and environmental systems with the construction elements of a building.	LO2
7	Convey the principles and systems of a conceptual design by preparing drawings and associated media.	LO3
8	Explain strategies and principles of conceptual design using professional standards and conventions	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Detailed Prototypes

Task Description:

Building on the digital strategies within AT2, adapt and integrate the conceptual digital strategies into a developed façade system that is responsive to geographic and environmental parameters.

Task Length:

2x A1 pages

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Simulate environmental performance responding to a series of environmental conditions.	LO2
2	Iterate conceptual propositions to optimise design outcomes.	LO2
3	Integrate computational methods and environmental systems with the construction elements of a building.	LO2
4	Convey the principles and systems of a conceptual design by preparing drawings and associated media.	LO3
5	Explain strategies and principles of conceptual design using professional standards and conventions.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.