Outline

Overview

This unit of study will give the student an understanding of the design of a small scale building in an urban context. It teaches the foundations for an interdisciplinary design process between the fields of architecture, architectural science, and urban planning. Architectural aspects including typology, scale, proportion, structure, program and materiality are investigated. Students learn the complexities of architectural design, from concepts, ideas and design models to applied aspects including programmatic, structural, and material requirements, limitations of a particular site, or city conditions. The unit equips students with conceptual tools and design skills from analogue modelling and graphic representation to digital drafting, rendering and fabrication, and verbal and written communication. On the successful completion of this unit of study, students will have demonstrated: an understanding of the architectural design process; critically draw upon a historical, theoretical, social, and environmental context; and an ability to express concepts and designs creatively, clearly and cohesively across a range of representation media.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Anastasia Globa, anastasia.globa@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Anastasia Globa, anastasia.globa@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Hannes Frykholm, hannes.frykholm@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	3. Design Portfolio Canvas Submission	25%	Formal exam period Due date: 11 Nov 2024 at 23:59	20 page A5 Booklet
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Massing Models (Rhino Workshop) #Early Feedback# Canvas Submission	0%	Week -03 Due date: 15 Aug 2024 at 23:59	Submitted PDF File
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	1. Design Exploration Panel, Model, Ortho Drawings, Development Material	30%	Week 06 Due date: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:00	Design Communication & Canvas Submission
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	2. Design Presentation Panels, Model, Ortho Drawings, Statement	45%	Week 13 Due date: 31 Oct 2024 at 13:00	Design Communication & Canvas Submission
Outcomes assessed:

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

1 - Design Exploration 30%
2 - Design Presentation 45%
3 - Design Portfolio 25%

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Work of outstanding quality, demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows significant innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or exceptional skill.
Distinction	75 - 84	Work of excellent quality, demonstrating a sound grasp of the learning outcomes assessed. The work shows innovation, experimentation, critical analysis, synthesis, insight, creativity, and/or superior skill.
Credit	65 - 74	Work of good quality, demonstrating more than satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed, or work of excellent quality for a majority of the learning outcomes assessed.
Pass	50 - 64	Work demonstrating satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes assessed.
Fail	0 - 49	Work that does not demonstrate satisfactory achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes assessed.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

For assessments completed after the deadline, a penalty of 5% of the total marks earned for the assessment will be imposed per calendar day. Work completed 10 calendar days or more after the deadline will not be assessed and will receive a mark of zero.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Conceptual design, diagrams and sketching. Response to program and client.	Studio (3 hr)
Week 02	Site plan and analysis	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Site and Program. Apply site context considerations to your design concept	Studio (3 hr)
Week 03	Massing & Form-Making	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Massing Models + Photography, [paper/cardboard] Computer Lab: AI + Rhino Essentials #Early feedback#	Studio (3 hr)
Week 04	Plan & Horizontal Organisation	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	‘KLAUZURA 1’ - fast (2-3 hours) architectural concept: development and presentation on A3/A2. Use Plan as a start.	Studio (3 hr)
Week 05	Section & Vertical Organisation	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Conceptual Models and Site + Photography, [paper/cardboard] Computer Lab: Rhino Designer	Studio (3 hr)
Week 06	Assessment 1 Review and Canvas submission.	Presentation (4 hr)
Week 07	Indoor / Outdoor	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Apply indoor/outdoor considerations to your design concept [sketching]	Studio (3 hr)
Week 08	Timber Structures	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Structural Models / Physical Modelling [timber/bamboo] Computer Lab: Rhino Rendering	Studio (3 hr)
Week 09	Elevations / Frontage	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	‘KLAUZURA 2’ - fast (3-hour) architectural concept development on A3 or A2	Studio (3 hr)
Week 10	Materiality & Sustainability	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Design Development	Studio (3 hr)
Week 11	Small House	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Design Development Computer Lab: Grasshopper	Studio (3 hr)
Week 12	Pre-Occupancy Post-Occupancy	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Preparation for Final Reviews	Studio (3 hr)
Week 13	Assessment 2: Reviews & canvas submission	Presentation (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Please refer to the Resolutions of the University School: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/rules/faculty_resolutions.shtml

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Apply presentational, analytical, and verbal skills for project development
LO2. Use built environment conventions, technical knowledge and design tools correctly and effectively
LO3. Use visual, verbal and written communication skills as a tool for design development and presentation
LO4. Demonstrate the ability to critically and creatively design, innovate and solve problems using diverse skills and knowledge
LO5. Draw upon a relevant body of historical, theoretical, social, and environmental knowledge when thinking through ideas and issues to conceptualise and contextualise design issues and propositions
LO6. Use basic digital design tools for creating built environment design, namely: 3D modelling, drafting, rendering, working with raster and vector images

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Unit redesigned to follow new BAE program. Assessments have been changed to individual work.

Additional information

DMaF laser cutting Induction - compulsory

Additional costs

Students will be required to use digital fabrication at the DMaF lab (laser cutting) to produce their physical models.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Disclaimer

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BAEN1001: Design in the Built Environment

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links