Outline

Overview

The unit explores architecture and the integration of structural, construction, environmental and services systems within the design development process. It aims to give students the ability to understand how structural, constructional technologies and systems are conceptualised, developed and integrated within the technical design. The unit aims to provide a basis for the development of technical and design skills required within ongoing design studio projects and for reference as a professional architect. This unit reviews a series of seminal architectural approaches and explores the technological approaches associated with realising such buildings, including case study buildings recognised by the architectural professional, it explores the nature of both the building fabric and, the environmental and management systems which enable the building to function optimally in a complex and dynamic urban environment. Students are expected to develop the ability to research structural, environmental and construction systems that satisfy aesthetic and philosophical intentions and to evaluate them based on clearly articulated decision criteria. Knowledge required for the selection of strategies, systems, and the integration of the systems, within a variety of design situations, is assessed through assignments and presentations.

Unit details and rules

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

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Arianna Brambilla, arianna.brambilla@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Case study analysis Case study	40%	Week 05	To be added by the unit coordinator
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Final design Written assessment with non-written elements	55%	Week 11	Report
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Engagement in learning activites Participation	5%	Week 12	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Case study analysis: This assessment is an individual research project. It includes the definition of a relevant case study, the investigation of the potentialities that can be useful for the design project and the critical analysis in regard to the design principles explained during lectures. The report must be graphically based through the use of sketches, diagrams, scheme design, and infographics. Appropriate annotation and reference style will also constitute basis of the mark.
In-class test: Each student is required to attend an in-class test. The test will evaluate the knowledge gained on the topics explained during the lectures. In the test, students have to demonstrate their level of understanding of basic and advanced notions of building skins and façade systems through a series of multiple-choice questions, as well as open questions.
Final design: Students in groups of 4 are required to design and model a tall building to fulfil the requirements indicated on Canvas.
Detail understanding: The morning of the assignment day, students are required to come with a printed picture of a façade detail of
a tall building in Sydney; all the pictures will be hung on the wall so that everyone can see the submission of each other. The unit of study coordinator will randomly assign to each student one picture from a colleague. From that moment, students have 1 hour to analyse the detail and produce an explicative hand-drawn detail with annotation.

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 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.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Lecture	Online class (2 hr)
Week 01	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Lecture	Online class (2 hr)
Week 02	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	No Description	Independent study (2 hr)
Week 03	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 04	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 05	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 06	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 07	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 08	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 09	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 10	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 11	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	No Description	Online class (2 hr)
Week 12	No Description	Tutorial (1 hr)

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 principles of facade design and know the evolution of the approach
LO2. understand the functional requirements of a building skin and correlate the design with structural, environmental, and services requirements
LO3. understand the complexity of facade design and be able to source correctly the additional consultation needed to resolve the design
LO4. correctly detail a building envelope
LO5. know and master the functional composition of the building envelope
LO6. approach the design solution critically in regard to the possible issue related to the building skin.

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.

Additional information

Additional costs

Please note that this unit of study involves additional costs for students for the model and printed drawing. The extent of this additional cost depends on the project.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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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

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