Architecture and Ecology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 3020
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Course ID
205224
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Arch and Built Env
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lyrian Daniel
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will develop students' knowledge of theories and practices associated with social, cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability in the built environment. Students will develop knowledge of the concepts and definitions of ecologically sustainable development and an understanding of the ethical role of the architect in society. Students will develop their skills and understanding of environmental modelling, 'rating' schemes, and legislation for analysis and design. Students will develop environmental-design skills and strategies; the application of technologies for energy production and storage; and knowledge of the reduction of resource use, pollution, and waste.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop knowledge of the coordination and integration of passive environmental systems, including for thermal comfort for conceptual and schematic design
  • Critically evaluate the built environment in the context of sustainable development and incorporate sustainable design strategies and technologies of increasing complexity
  • Identify the cultural and historical influences of environmental control systems in the built environment

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 58903
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 42
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,
Notes:
Online lecture.
Class number
Class number 57889
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 23
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
8 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
8 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
Class number
Class number 57890
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 23
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
8 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
8 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
Class number
Class number 56228
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 23
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
Class number
Class number 56229
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 23
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
10 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-09
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-18
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-19
Class number
Class number 57891
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 42
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 6 Aug Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H2-16
27 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H2-16
17 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H2-16
Class number
Class number 57892
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH5-10
Class number
Class number 56227
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH5-10

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of ARCH1020 Architecture and Environment/BLDG2000 Design Construction Multistorey

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed ARCH3028 Architecture and Ecology at the University of South Australia

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