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 2023 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC1001 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC1102
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC1102
1 unit list ARC1102 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001)
Overview
Explores fundamental principles of sustainable architectural design focusing on the investigation and integration 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Communicate ideas through the conventions of detailed architectural drawings;
- 2
Explain the basic principles of bio-climatic design;
- 3
Interpret the influence that the principles of circular economy and life-cycle design have on architectural design and performance;
- 4
Demonstrate, understand and describe the physical, environmental and structural properties and performance of common materials in relation to a detailed and integrated architectural assembly;
- 5
Situate activities within a historic and contemporary development of construction materials, component systems and fabrication techniques.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh
- Unit Coordinators
- 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 2023, ARC1102 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.