Built Environment Majors

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Built Environment major students will be able to:

No.Learning outcome
1Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of planning in shaping our towns and cities through time, and basic knowledge of formulating planning and urban design proposals.
2Understand and apply the architectural design process, including the programmatic, structural, material requirements, and limitations of a particular site, or city conditions, for a small scale architecture project.
3Communicate the role of planners, architects and urban designers in which the process of building the 'incremental' city is understood, from the site to precinct, neighbourhood, and city wide levels.
4Articulate the principles of sustainable design within the context of social, political and economic constraints at a range of spatial/temporal scales.
5Understand the various modes of building delivery and classification, construction techniques, material selection, appropriate detailing and energy and resources conservation.
6Perform initial construction costings and project feasibility reports outlining risks with mitigation measures.