Principles of Sustainable Design

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 5023
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Course ID
205258
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Guy Keulemans
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will explore the principles and practical applications of methodologies and technologies used in the practice of sustainable design. Students will develop knowledge of sustainability and technology; sustainable design strategies in architecture, interior architecture and industrial design; sustainable system design; lifecycle considerations; the use of metrics and rating tools in sustainable design practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • describe the principles and policy frameworks informing sustainable design practice, and the relevant technical strategies used to enact these principles
  • effectively utilise a range of methodologies and assessment techniques in sustainable design
  • critically evaluate and discuss new design paradigms to further sustainable design and development

Availability

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

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 30730
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 49
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 5:10pm - 8pm Online MyUni, Online
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 5:10pm - 8pm Online MyUni, Online

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

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 58056
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed ARCH6006 Principles of Sustainable Design at the University of South Australia

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