Units
Architectural Technology 2
Unit code: DAB635
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
It is a fundamental task of architectural design to achieve the comfort requirements of the users. This unit aims to promote students’ understanding and awareness of the control of indoor conditions through the effective design and integration of building services. Students will participate in a simulated office practice, producing Building Code of Australia compliant construction documentation for low-rise buildings.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
It is important for you to learn and understand the basic principles and detailed application of building services and the Building Code of Australia for low-rise buildings. In this unit, building services, fire safety, and building code requirements are offered as drivers of architectural design. This unit focuses on enabling you to apply technical knowledge to architectural problems to fulfil the demands of the Building Code of Australia for a range of user requirements.
Aims
This unit aims to prepare you to use technical skills and knowledge to create safe, utilitarian, comfortable (and delightful) architecture. Fundamental understanding of the principles of building services, and the workings of building services equipment used in modern buildings is necessary to facilitate appropriate architectural design and practice. The unit highlights the architect's role in appropriate building services procurement, including initiation of design decision making, establishing selection criteria for systems and equipment, understanding the spatial requirements of building equipment and communication systems for low-rise buildings. In addition the unit aims to promote your awareness of the role and coordination of specialist building consultants, and the legal requirements of building services. It further aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to transform technical design ideas into built form through construction documentation.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- demonstrate your understanding of the way in which building service systems work, and how they can be integrated with architectural intentions and ideas;
- demonstrate your understanding of the role of various professional building services consultants and their role in the design of buildings;
- prepare a comprehensive set of construction drawings, integrating building services, and exhibiting an understanding of the deemed-to-satisfy approach as outlined in the Building Code of Australia [BCA].
Content
1. HVAC systems
2. Building hydraulics
3. Fire safety, fire detection and suppression
4. Electrical supply, distribution, and lighting in buildings
5. Vertical transportation planning
6. Building Code of Australia
7. Contract documentation
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching Mode: Hours per week: 4
Lecture: 2
Tutorial: 2
Learning Approaches:
The unit is taught through lectures and tutorials. Learning approaches will cover the following:
- Problem based
- Self-learning
- Individual learning
- Team based learning
- Experiential learning
- Reflective
- Presentation
Assessment
Assessment will be based on one assignment and two examinations. The assignment will require a range of analytical exercises to be performed in a structured order that will inform the development of a full set of construction documentation. Formative feedback will be offered on assignment work during the semester at key times during tutorials. Further detail will be provided on the assignment handout.Formative Assessment:
Assessment type: Ongoing
Weighting: Nil
Advice will be given during the semester to assist you in preparing your construction documentation.
Assessment name:
Examination (written)
Description:
Theory examination
Relates to objectives:
1 & 2
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid-semester
Assessment name:
Simulation
Description:
Simulated office construction documentation
Relates to objectives:
1, 2 & 3
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
End-of-semester
Assessment name:
Examination (written)
Description:
Theory examination
Relates to objectives:
1 & 2
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Examination period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Set Text
There is one set text for this unit:
Parlour, R.P. [2003]. Building Services : A guide to integrated design - engineering for architects. Pymble: Integral Publishing.
Additional recommended reading material may be advised during the course of the semester.
Additional Costs
Materials:
Materials required to produce the set of Construction Documentation.
Risk assessment statement
While there are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit, there will be a compulsory site visit on campus. You are expected to wear closed-in footware, and to conduct yourself in a professional manner, in accordance with University rules.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 30-May-2012
