Unit Outline

Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments Architecture Technology units focus on establishing key concepts and principles related to the physical facts of architecture and human experience of these facts. At Intermediate level, these units develop focused knowledge and skills at key intersections between materiality and human inhabitation. Architecture Technology: Structure and Surface focuses on the development of core knowledge and skills in structures and construction. You will apply foundational knowledge of structural principles and systems to the design of building structures and surfaces emphasising the relationship to design intent and environmental sustainability, including design approaches for different climate types. Through lectures, workshops, self-directed activities and site visits you will gain understanding of structural systems for different building types and scales, the technical and environmental performance of materials, construction elements and building components and the requirements of relevant building standards. You will also be introduced to techniques and professional conventions of technical documentation and apply this knowledge in the detailed design and communication of construction detailing for building structures and surfaces.

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	Investigate structural systems, materials, and building components with reference to performance characteristics and Construction Code requirements.
2	Integrate structural systems, materials, and building components in accordance with industry practice.
3	Justify the selection of structural systems, materials, and building components in relation to design intent, building scale and envelope performance.
4	Produce technical documentation to communicate construction detailing for building structural systems, materials, and building components.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KDA139 and KDA141

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:	Built Case Study Analysis	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Design, Model & Detail Conceptual Form	Week 7	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Construction Detailing and Communication: AT2 Evolved	Week 13	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Built Case Study Analysis

Task Description:

Drawing set that communicates building structural systems and envelopes

Task Length:

A set of 2D drawings of structural systems and components of building envelopes.

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Document structural and construction principles and techniques	LO1
2	Explain structural systems, construction methods and materials through drawing annotations	LO4
3	Use graphic techniques, line weights and layouts within drawings	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Design, Model & Detail Conceptual Form

Task Description:

Drawing set (individual) and physical model (group) that details a the structural configuration of a conceptual building form

Task Length:

2D technical drawing set and physical model (or equivalent)

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe structural systems and materials suitable for a conceptual building form in alignment with industry codes and standards	LO1
2	Apply structural systems and materials that are relevant to design intent, scale, context and occupation type in accordance with industry practice	LO2, LO3
3	Convey the structural systems, materials and building components using multiple modes of communication and standard conventions	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Construction Detailing and Communication: AT2 Evolved

Task Description:

Integrate structural system and building envelope components to a high level od detail resolution in the form or architectural drawings.

Task Length:

10 x A3 pages or equivalent maximum

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use industry codes and standards to detail suitable structural systems and materials for a conceptual building form	LO1
2	Reflect design intent, scale and context through the integration of structural systems, materials and components of a building envelope system	LO2, LO3
3	Convey the detail of building envelope system’s structure, material and performance using and standard graphic and industry conventions	LO4

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.