Unit Outline

Studios in the Master of Architecture emphasise professionalism, critical and rigorous design thinking, knowledge of contemporary and emergent theories, technologies and practices, and the development of skills for a diversity of future careers in architecture. Integrated Studio focuses on the synthesis of functional, technical, statutory and economic priorities in the design and documentation of programmatically complex buildings. A key emphasis of the studio is the development of environmentally responsive design solutions. Lectures, and presentations by construction industry professionals and experts will provide an understanding of the implications of various construction systems and processes on the project. You will also be introduced to practices and protocols within architectural practice and the interface with relevant consultants and specialists in developing project designs. Based on a local development scenario and evaluation of local site conditions and statutory requirements, you will develop a return brief, propose a sketch design integrating relevant information required for planning and development applications, and refine design and develop and coordinate a sample of project.

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	Formulate design priorities by analysing the interrelationships between environmental conditions, statutory and client requirements.
2	Design solutions for an environmentally responsive building that addresses functional, technical, statutory and design priorities
3	Iterate detailed design drawings using consultancy feedback and advise for environmentally responsive buildings
4	Prepare project documentation appropriate to the stages of the building procurement process for internal review in an architectural practice

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	KDA714, KDA715

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:	AT1 Seminar	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	AT2 Speculation	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	AT3 Sketch Design drawings	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	AT4 Design Development Drawings	Refer to Assessment Description	35 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1 Seminar

Task Description:

In your team present a seminar that identifies and evaluate the key planning and siting controls to the project brief (site, planning, regulatory, context). In addition to evaluating three relevant building precedents that demonstrate a potential approach to siting, planning, construction system and environmental considerations. Further details to be provided in week 1

Task Length:

Seminar presentation (20 minutes maximum, A3 landscape pdf)

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate and analyse local planning requirements and site constraints including relevant cultural, social, and environmental factors for the project brief	LO1
2	Consider and provide advice on relevant statutory building requirements in relation to climate change, fire egress and universal access	LO1
3	Draw critical knowledge and design principles from building, environmental, behavioural and social sciences to inform preliminary design research	LO1
4	Document the process of development and investigation (team contributions)	LO1
5	Present a seminar that articulates the key project requirements through annotated diagrams	LO1

Assessment Task 2: AT2 Speculation

Task Description:

Using the seminar information generated by the entire class in AT1 formulate design priorities by analysing the site analysis, planning controls, key statutory requirements/ building codes/ standards and project brief. Develop and illustrate three preliminary design options and concepts in response to these priorities and assess the feasibility of each. Further details to be provided in the week starting.

Task Length:

Specified drawings and process folio.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Formulate design priorities from site analysis, planning controls, key statutory requirements, and project brief	LO1
2	Develop and test three preliminary design options (including concept, siting, and basic planning form) in response to the design priorities	LO1
3	Evaluate the project feasibility of the three preliminary design options	LO2
4	Produce appropriate design communication techniques to evaluate design options	LO4

Assessment Task 3: AT3 Sketch Design drawings

Task Description:

Realise a sketch design based on an evaluation and development of AT2 work. The design will involve assessing and integrating the design options and concepts to develop one compelling response to the many factors involved in designing and realising an architectural building. These processes and work (diagrams, concept, precedents, research etc…) will be documented in a folio to demonstrate the process and response to these questions. The final sketch design drawings will be presented in a Development Application (DA) format, using appropriate architectural scales, conventions, and notes. The DA drawing list will be specified at the start of the assessment task.

Task Length:

Specified drawings and process folio.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrate appropriate structural and construction system for an environmentally responsive building	LO2
2	Integrate appropriate material selection for an environmentally responsive building	LO2
3	Produce a design solution that fulfil the key relationships identified between site, client requirements, regulatory systems, and the environment	LO2
4	Document process of development and investigation	LO3
5	Apply appropriate design communication techniques addressing architectural conventions, annotations and regulatory information for a Development Application	LO4

Assessment Task 4: AT4 Design Development Drawings

Task Description:

The development of a Detailed Design so that a sample of a documentation drawings for further review can be prepared. It is important stage to further resolve how the building can be constructed and still reflect the design intent. In addition, a process folio is required. The list of drawings and process folio will be specified at the start of the assessment task.

Task Length:

Specified drawings and process folio.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Integrate appropriate material selection for an environmentally responsive building	LO2
2	Integrate appropriate structural and construction system for an environmentally responsive building	LO2
3	Integrate appropriate environmental systems (such as water, thermal and lighting)	LO2
4	Document process of development and investigation	LO3
5	Produce a design solution that fulfil the key relationships identified between site, client requirements, regulatory systems, and the environment	LO2
6	Apply appropriate design communication techniques addressing architectural conventions, annotations and regulatory information for the procurement stag	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.