ARCHTECH 314 : Environmental Design 2
Creative Arts and Industries
2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Building on the students’ knowledge base of sustainable design acquired in previous courses, this course is aimed at extending the level of skills focusing towards medium/large-scale buildings (commercial buildings, educational buildings etc.), “pushing the envelope” towards innovative technologies for the achievement of high environmental performances and high level of comfort for the occupants.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the key issues around the environmental design of complex buildings and the integration of appropriate environmental systems, including for thermal comfort, lighting, water and acoustics (PC 33). (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 2.2)
- Demonstrate the ability to incorporate into the design proposal the assessment of the physical location and relevant wider regional, contextual and environmental issues (PC 26) for combining high-energy efficiency and architectural quality. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate into the architectural design materials and components based on consideration of quality, performance standards, and their environmental impact (PC 45) in order to provide healthier spaces and high comfort for the users. (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and in teamwork, combining an efficient use of digital design and communication tools, in particular regarding the analysis of building performances. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate critical skills towards the evaluation of design options in response to the project brief, its objectives, user intent and built purpose, including environmental sustainability considerations (PC 24), also thinking about possible alternative solutions. (Capability 3.1, 3.3 and 4.2)
- Demonstrate the ability of a life-cycle oriented thought able to propose solutions that respond efficiently over a long time (PC 31), both at the building and urban scale (Capability 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Demonstrate the ability to investigate and integrate appropriate material selection for the project design, and understand how construction systems and materials selection impacts on design outcomes (PC 39) (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1 and 5.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 40% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Assignment 2 | 20% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Test | 40% | Individual Test |
| 3 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
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Teaching & Learning Methods
Workload Expectations
The student workload is 150 hours (indicative), divided in:
- Lectures: 26 hours
- Tutorials: 18 hours
- Self-directed study: 106 hours
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for the test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable delivery.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
Attendance in class, workshops and tutorial sessions, as well as engagement with course activities, modules and readings, supports academic success. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students make every eort to attend class and complete all the necessary in-class and post-class requirements. Please note that participation to Tutorial sessions will be tracked by Tutors each week and will contribute to the assessment of the individual contribution to groupwork.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
If you require academic accommodations based on the impact of a disability or impairment, please contact Alessandro on email alessandro.premier@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible at the beginning of the course to discuss your specic needs.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved using the Extension of Time Application form available on Canvas. Students should notify the Course Director/Course Coordinator of their situation as soon as practicable, and preferably before any due date. Notifications by students should include information about the unexpected circumstances and should attach evidence to support this if available. Notifications received after an assessment due date will be accepted, where this is reasonable, within the context of the course. If possible, students are encouraged to seek medical, counselling or other support from the most appropriate sources.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.