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Units MARC5330 Semester 1 2022 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

MARC5330: Sustainable Techniques and Technologies

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

In this unit of study students will explore the concept of sustainability from a technological perspective. The unit of study builds upon the current technical knowledge and evidence-based design in the field of sustainability. Students will learn how to assess sustainability through a series of indicators such as indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and embodied emissions. Sustainable techniques and technologies will be explored and assessed to challenge current concepts and practices. The overarching aim of the unit of study is to equip students with relevant knowledge and skill to propose coherent and robust design solutions that consider enviromental impacts and sustainable strategies.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	MARC5330
Academic unit	Architecture
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Aysu Kuru, aysu.kuru@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Aysu Kuru, aysu.kuru@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Design Analysis Written assessment	40%	Week 05 Due date: 25 Mar 2022 at 23:59	Illustrated report with 1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Redesign Written assessment	60%	Week 13 Due date: 27 May 2022 at 23:59	Illustrated report with 2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Design Analysis: Students will analyse the design and performance of a reference building and develop a carbon positive design pathway that can be applied to the building towards reducing carbon emissions.
Redesign: Students will redesign and evaluate the design and performance of the reference building to reduce carbon emissions aligned with the carbon positive design pathway previously developed.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

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 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:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59 pm on the due date: • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. • After 20 calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

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	Introduction to Unit and Climate Action	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Assignment 1 introduction and Carbon positive case studies discussion	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Regenerative and Circular Design	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Circular design framework	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Whole Life Thinking - Embodied Carbon	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Design analysis for embodied carbon	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Whole Life Thinking - Operational Carbon	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Design analysis for operational carbon	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Sustainable and Green Buildings	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Assignment 1 review	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Designing for Sustainability: Climate and Site	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Assignment 2 introduction and Climate and site analyses	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Designing for Sustainability: Passive Solar Design	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Redesign: Passive solar design	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	Designing for Sustainability: The Building Fabric	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Redesign: The building fabric	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Designing for Sustainability: Systems and Services	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Redesign: Systems and services	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Energy Technologies	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Design and performance analyses: qualitative	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	High Performance Buildings	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Design and performance analyses: quantitative	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Advanced Technologies	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Design and performance analyses: comparative	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	The Future of Sustainable Architecture Practice	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Assignment 2 review	Tutorial (1 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.

Required readings

Readings will be posted to Canvas site throughout the semester.

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. Identify, describe and critique contemporary trends and theories related to sustainable architectural design.
LO2. Critically evaluate different sustainable design options and apply the most appropriate tools to support the design process.
LO3. Critically appraise sustainable technologies, evaluating their effects, in relation to ecological, economic, social and cultural contexts.
LO4. Generate an informed research proposal based on the integration of innovative sustainable techniques and technologies in an architectural design process.
LO5. Assess and critique case studies according to sustainability criteria.
LO6. Develop tailored communication to present sustainable design options and technologies.

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

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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