Advanced Architectural Structures

Postgraduate | 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 5003
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Course ID
202180
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Arch and Built Env
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
David Kroll
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Course level
1
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 aims to equip learners with advanced knowledge of construction practices and latest developments in materials and technologies. The course will explain how socio-economic and cultural contexts effect construction practices for medium to large scale buildings. It will explore digital tools for analysis and fabrication of complex structures and building envelopes, and introduce emerging materials and technologies. Learners will develop a workflow between 2D drawings, 3D modelling, BIM and manufacturing technologies, and produce documentation to communicate contextually appropriate construction practices. This course aligns with the program intent to apply specialised disciplinary knowledge for architectural production.

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse and evaluate how social and cultural factors affect construction practices.
  • Use digital tools for analysis, optimisation and fabrication of complex structures and building envelopes. 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in employing contemporary and emerging materials and technologies in structures and construction.
  • Develop an efficient workflow between 2D drawings, 3D modelling, fabrication and construction.
  • Communicate structural and construction processes using appropriate disciplinary techniques and methods.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 29090
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 55
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH5-08
Class number
Class number 29092
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
Class number
Class number 29091
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
13 May - 13 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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