The unit of study explores global emerging trends and future trajectories in building envelope technology, design, and construction, looking at both product and process innovation. Students will be exposed to the latest technological advancements in high-performance façades, climate-responsive and adaptive building design, envelope prefabrication, advanced and additive manufacturing, novel efficient design and construction approaches, circular economy principles and building resilience. The unit of study is research-based and aims at providing students with the ability to critically approach future challenges toward the construction sector’s sustainable development. Seminars and tutorials include both theoretical and applied design concepts. Students will be involved in collaborative multi-disciplinary research activities and will apply the acquired knowledge in the field, working on the development of their prototypes for: (a) new façade component or system, (b) new façade design, fabrication or construction method, (c) a mix of both.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Architecture |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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MARC5300 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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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 |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Eugenia Gasparri, eugenia.gasparri@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Eugenia Gasparri, eugenia.gasparri@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Benjamin Berwick, ben.berwick@sydney.edu.au |