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 period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Case studyProject15%
- Case studyProject15%
- Industrialised Future Homes (Off-Site)Project40%
- Industrialised Future Homes (On-Site)Project30%
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 contemporary and emerging building procurement methods and processes;
- 2
Assess and implement documentation processes appropriate to selected procurement methods and building systems;
- 3
Combine design concepts with appropriate construction methodology and building procurement for coherent communication with relevant stakeholders;
- 4
Identify the ethical implications of contemporary collaborative practices in the workplace;
- 5
Evaluate the impact on environments and communities of available procurement and construction methods;
- 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.