Advanced Architectural Design Studio (Construction Technologies)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 5004
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Course ID
202181
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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 how construction technologies are used to generate complex design solutions. The course will explore the design development for a multi-storey building, focusing on the relationship between structure, envelope, and building services. Learners will work collaboratively in groups with industry consultants to understand the complex team structures involved in the delivery of buildings. They will design and produce construction documentation for a project in line with relevant industry codes and standards. This course aligns with the program intent to apply advanced disciplinary and contextual knowledge in the development of architectural projects.

  • Project Preliminaries
  • Design Development
  • Construction Documentation

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse and integrate the relationships between program, socio-cultural context, constructability, and building services
  • Develop and communicate a resolved design solution for a project of increasing complexity and scale
  • Collaborate effectively and professionally in groups across different disciplines to support project outcomes
  • Prepare a detailed set of construction documents to relevant industry codes and standards
  • Apply professional skills and knowledge specific to the National Standard of Competency for Architects

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 54483
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 4 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
25 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
15 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
Class number
Class number 53879
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
Class number
Class number 58877
Section
Section ST02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
Class number
Class number 58879
Section
Section ST03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
Class number
Class number 58878
Section
Section ST04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-11
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-12

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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