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 2023 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ARC4130 or ARC2101 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ARC3101
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After ARC3101
1 unit list ARC3101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design (F2001) or the Master of Architecture (F6001)
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 sustainability of architectural design and construction performance. Analysis of environmental systems will be conducted with a focus on the relationship to design intent and on building performance as a means of addressing climate change and supporting sustainable development. A range of environmental behaviours will be explored in response to performance optimisation. Projects will be introduced to promote dialogue between this unit and Architecture design studio 6 project processes and outcomes.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz40%
- Folio10%
- Project50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply an understanding of sustainable design principles to improve the environmental, social and healthy performance of architectural design and construction;
- 2
Optimise environmental systems design and improve the sustainable performance of buildings by applying integrated understanding of material properties, construction processes and structural systems;
- 3
Situate environmental issues and responses and building system design within an historic and contemporary understanding of architectural developments.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Workshops12 hours
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Assoc Professor Peter Graham
- Chief Examiners
- Assoc Professor Peter Graham
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ARC3101?
You need ARC4130 or ARC2101 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 2023, ARC3101 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does ARC3101 have an exam?
No. ARC3101 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.