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MARC5340: Advanced Building Envelopes
2024 unit information
This unit of study explores future trajectories in the field of building envelope design, looking at new materials, cutting-edge technologies, innovative fabrication techniques, advanced construction methods and smart systems integration. Students will gain the ability to critically approach current challenges in the field of facade design and construction sector sustainable development. Specific topics to be covered in this unit include high-performance facade technologies, envelopes performance requirements and design integration, sustainable use of materials and resources, industrialised facade systems and considerations about construction site logistic, design for manufacturing, assembly (and disassembly). The unit consists of a series of seminars/lectures where both theoretical and applied design concepts will be transferred to students by experts across different disciplines. Tutorials will be run in conjunction with industry partners where students can apply the acquired knowledge in the field, working on the development of a new prototype for: (a) new facade components or systems, (b) new design, fabrication or construction methods, (c) a mix of both.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Architecture
| Code | MARC5340 |
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| Academic unit | Architecture |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MARC5300 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Students should be familiar with architectural sketching and drawing, 3D modelling, building technology and construction process fundamentals, sustainable design principles |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Students will identify and make sense of transformative technologies in the field of façades
- LO2. Students will apply research fundamentals and approaches to shape their projects
- LO3. Students will understand building envelope design principles and regulatory requirements
- LO4. Students will design innovative envelope solutions, responding to present major challenges
- LO5. Students will be able to apply theoretical principles into practice and transform their inventive ideas into working prototypes (digital or physical)
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Intensive July 2024
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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