Design Construct in the Workshop

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 1014
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Course ID
202948
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop students' knowledge of materials and technologies required for the design, detailing, documentation, and fabrication of buildings of varying scales and complexities.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse construction strategies suitable for lightweight pre-fabrication systems appropriate for building pre-fabrication
  • Analyse materials suitable for lightweight pre-fabrication systems appropriate for building pre-fabrication
  • Analyse workshop processes appropriate for building pre-fabrication
  • Apply design knowledge and skills in the translation of schematic design proposals into detailed design propositions informed by an understanding of lightweight pre-fabrication materials, construction strategies, and workshop processes
  • Assemble pre-fabricated building components based on detailed design propositions

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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