Outline

Overview

This studio will focus on the ways that buildings respond effectively to people's environmental needs, while minimising net energy use in buildings. Students will learn how to integrate and design the thermal, luminous and acoustic environment of a building. Particular emphasis will be placed on the basics of heat, thermal performance and natural ventilation strategies. In learning how to assess environmental performance, students will be equipped with the required knowledge to design convenient, quick and robust solutions that improve the experience of the building. An introduction to sustainable building practices, including net-zero and green building, will provide a basis for further investigation of the critical needs faced by occupants of the built environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on experiments and case studies in the Sydney area, with questions raised about the Australian context more broadly. The main learning outcomes include an understanding of fundamental principles of integrated strategies and solutions, principles of passive low-energy design techniques (including heat, sound, light and wind), the ability to critically and synthetically analyse environmental design issues, and the ways to efficaciously implement and communicate technical information during the design process.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BAEN2002
Academic unit	Architectural and Design Science
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	BADP2001 and (BDES2013 or BADP2004)
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Diksha Vijapur, diksha.vijapur@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Critical analysis of an existing building-design Assignment, design analysis + Presentation	25%	Week -04 Due date: 16 Sep 2020 at 09:00 Closing date: 18 Sep 2020	4 panels (A2 size)
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Testing of the critical analysis Assignment, Design analysis and presentation	25%	Week 08 Due date: 21 Oct 2020 at 09:00 Closing date: 23 Oct 2020	4 panels (A2 size – 420 x 594 mm)
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Final design proposal & Simulation results Portfolio, panels and presentation	50%	Week 13 Due date: 25 Nov 2020 at 09:00 Closing date: 27 Nov 2020	Design portfolio 20 pages + 4 panels A2
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Critical analysis of an existing building-design
Testing of the critical analysis
Final design proposal & simulation results

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:

As per the standard University policy for late penalties.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Welcome and introduction to unit of study	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	1. Tutor introduction; 2. Group formation; 3. Discussion on project brief and program Assignment task 1-a	Studio (3 hr)
Week 02	Climate-responsive design	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Assignment Tasks 1-b,c	Studio (3 hr)
Week 03	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Assignment Task 1-d	Studio (3 hr)
Week 04	Presentation of Assignment-1	Studio (3 hr)
Week 05	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Assignment task 2-a	Studio (2 hr)
Week 06	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Assignment task 2-b	Studio (2 hr)
	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 hr)
Week 07	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Assignment task 2-c	Studio (2 hr)
	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 hr)
Week 08	Presentation of Assignment-2	Studio (2 hr)
Week 08	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 hr)
Week 09	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Assignment task 3-a	Studio (2 hr)
	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 hr)
Week 10	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Assignment task 3-b	Studio (2 hr)
	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 hr)
Week 11	Lecture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Assignment task 3-b,c	Studio (2 hr)
	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 hr)
Week 12	Interim presentation of Assignment-3	Studio (2 hr)
Week 12	Design Builder	Computer laboratory (2 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. understand the fundamental principles of integrated design strategies and solutions
LO2. understand the principles of passive low-energy design principles with emphasis on natural ventilation strategies
LO3. understand the principles of thermal, daylight, acoustic of simple buildings and performance assessments
LO4. integrate the knowledge of passive low-energy design principles and apply it during the design process
LO5. improve the ability of critical thinking and of critical analysis of evidence.

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.

No major changes made during this semester, compared to previous. The only change that has been made, was to restrict the design only "residential" typology. In the previous semester, "commercial and residential typologies were allowed".

Additional information

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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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BAEN2002: Design Integration Lab: Energy

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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

Media

Student links

About us

Connect