Course overview
In this course students will study the construction of architecture, landscapes and urban environments. The course will build on the topics introduced in Construction 1: history and theory; representation and documentation; materials and detailing; construction and design; and engineering structure and fabric. The topics of: plants and planting; irrigation; grading; civil structural principles; and digital construction documentation will be introduced in this course. AutoCAD and REVIT will primarily be used.
Course learning outcomes
- Recognise different types of structural systems and materials used in architecture and landscape construction (deep discipline knowledge).
- Apply knowledge of contemporary architecture and landscape construction (disciplinary knowledge).
- Demonstrate application of structures and service systems integration in the preparation of construction drawings/documentation (interdisciplinary knowledge - teamwork - professional communication skills).
- Demonstrate critical design thinking through consideration of assembly and the process of construction in a design for a mixed-use building and landscape (critical thinking - self-awareness and emotional intelligence).
- Apply CAD software to prepare construction drawings/documentation according to professional conventions (career readiness).
- Apply knowledge of National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Building Code in architectural design (career and leadership readiness - intercultural and ethical competency - self-awareness and emotional intelligence).