ARC1102 Architectural performance 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
ARC1102 Architectural performance 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC1001 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
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Requisites
Before ARC1102
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ARC1102
1 unit list ARC1102 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001), or the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003).
Overview
This unit introduces fundamental principles of sustainable architectural design focusing on the investigation and combination of appropriate materials, structures, fabrication methods and component systems as they apply to building construction and performance. This includes the study of material properties, historical context, environmental sustainability and impacts, and involves assessment of architectural performance and application in design.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
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Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe elementary principles of common building materials and assembly systems and their structural and environmental performance within a small scale building;
- 2
Apply, test and communicate elementary principles of circular design and bioclimatic design in relation to a small scale building;
- 3
Combine understanding of assembly systems with conventions of architectural documentation through digital modelling of a small scale building;
- 4
Work collaboratively in teams to document and analyse an assigned case study building;
- 5
Reflect on the ethical role of the architect, architectural design and realised built work in supporting sustainable futures;
- 6
Employ research, analysis and representation of precedents, material testing and experimentation as ways of building knowledge.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Seminars12 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC1102?
You need ARC1001 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ARC1102?
ARC1102 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ARC2101. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ARC1102 offered?
In 2027, ARC1102 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does ARC1102 have an exam?
No. ARC1102 has 1 assessment task and no exam.