UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

ARC4102 Architectural performance 5

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

ARC4102 Architectural performance 5 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ARC4102

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After ARC4102

No unit lists ARC4102 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design / Master of Architecture (F6003), or the Master of Architecture (F6001).

Overview

This unit equips you with the ability to assess, evaluate and decide on appropriate building systems and procurement methods in line with contemporary architectural practice. This consolidates learnings from previous semesters to holistically demonstrate an understanding of building systems. You will work through project scenarios to explore design, environmental and social implications of construction methodologies.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • Case studyProject
    15%
  • Case studyProject
    15%
  • Industrialised Future Homes (Off-Site)Project
    40%
  • Industrialised Future Homes (On-Site)Project
    30%

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

    Describe contemporary and emerging building procurement methods and processes;

  2. 2

    Assess and implement documentation processes appropriate to selected procurement methods and building systems;

  3. 3

    Combine design concepts with appropriate construction methodology and building procurement for coherent communication with relevant stakeholders;

  4. 4

    Identify the ethical implications of contemporary collaborative practices in the workplace;

  5. 5

    Evaluate the impact on environments and communities of available procurement and construction methods;

  6. 6

    Compare and critically evaluate the project response in relation to the original objectives and brief.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials33 hours
  • Workshops3 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachRole play
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Rachel Couper
Chief Examiners
Dr Rachel Couper

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ARC4102?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is ARC4102 offered?

In 2026, ARC4102 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does ARC4102 have an exam?

No. ARC4102 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2024202520262027