Advanced Environments and Technologies

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 6002
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Course ID
202184
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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
Architecture and Building
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Aaron Davis
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Course level
2
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.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course enhances learners' advanced understanding of sustainable and technological design systems within social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. It integrates current design practices with insights into the interplay between people, place, and Aboriginal knowledge. Starting from historical contexts to contemporary technologies, the course delves into environmental modelling software while critically assessing its limitations in addressing ecological, social, cultural, political, and economic factors. Learners gain a holistic perspective on sustainable technologies and their complexities, fostering a nuanced approach to environmental solutions within diverse contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the social and environmental consequences of architecture
  • Undertake an environmental analysis of a medium-complexity building using simulation software
  • Improve an architectural proposition by balancing technical assessment with contextual understanding

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 East

Class number
Class number 29094
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
20 Mar - 20 Mar Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
10 Apr - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
Class number
Class number 29097
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 6 Mar Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
20 Mar - 20 Mar Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
3 Apr - 3 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
17 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
15 May - 15 May Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 29100
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528

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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 East

Class number
Class number 59804
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 3 Aug Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
14 Sep - 14 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
Class number
Class number 59807
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
7 Sep - 7 Sep Monday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
21 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
19 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 59806
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
25 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
8 Sep - 8 Sep Tuesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
20 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 59805
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
26 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
23 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
21 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 6:10pm - 9pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 539
Class number
Class number 59810
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
12 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
Class number
Class number 59809
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
Class number
Class number 59808
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 0
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
14 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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