UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ARC3101 Architectural performance 3

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC3101 Architectural performance 3 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC2101, ARC3130 or ARC4130 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001), or the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003), or a Bachelor of Architectural Studies double degree.

Overview

This unit explores environmental systems as they relate to the performance of architectural design and construction. This includes application of environmental design principles to improve the performance and sustainability of the construction and operation of buildings at various scales. Analysis of environmental systems will be conducted with a focus on building performance as a means of addressing climate change and supporting sustainable development.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • Single project / folioProject
    100%

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. 1

    These Learning Outcomes are mapped against the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) Performance Criteria (PC). On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

  2. 2

    Understand and describe advanced principles, key strategies and regulatory requirements for the sustainable environmental performance of buildings at various scales; (PC10, PC12)

  3. 3

    Apply, test, analyse and prioritise advanced principles and strategies of sustainable environmental design; (PC35, PC45)

  4. 4

    Combine environmental performance strategies, technologies and systems to develop concept designs for ‘regenerative’ small-scale buildings; (PC35)

  5. 5

    Learn to collaborate and take responsibility for effective group work in response to a brief;

  6. 6

    Develop a critical awareness of the role of architects, and your agency in addressing contemporary sustainable development issues; (PC12)

  7. 7

    Extend knowledge through self-paced exercises, qualitative and quantitative analysis, digital and physical modelling, evaluation and feedback.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars12 hours
  • Tutorials36 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Assoc Professor Peter Graham
Unit Coordinators
Assoc Professor Peter Graham

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC3101?

You need ARC2101, ARC3130 or ARC4130 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after ARC3101?

ARC3101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ARC3102.

When is ARC3101 offered?

In 2027, ARC3101 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC3101 have an exam?

No. ARC3101 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available