12550 (v.2) Interior Architecture Materials 221
| Area: | Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Co Requisite(s): | 12549 (v.2) IA Technical Studies 221
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| Syllabus: | Properties, selection criteria and how to apply materials for interiors. Environmental considerations, materials selection, longevity for interiors. Environmentally sustainable design alternatives for material selections in interiors. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed an understanding of the complex characteristics of materials as required in the arena of Interior Architecture. Promoted exploration of cultural, social, sensory, environmental and aesthetic aspect in the interior environment. Developed skills to aid evaluation and selection of materials in the interior environment. Established a database encompassing physical and visual characteristics of the basic building materials used in interiors.Integrated materials knowledge base with design and technical issues. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | D'Angelo, Sandra. (2001), Experiencing texture. Interior Architecture Thesis, Department of Interior Architecture. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Material witness. (2000). The Architectural Review 207 (May) 43. Pallasmaa, Juhani. (2000). Hapticity and time: notes on fragile architecture. The Architectural Review 207 (May) 78-84. Papanek, Victor. (1995). The Green Imperative. London, Thames and Hudson. Pallasmaa, Juhani. (1996), Polemics, The Eyes of the Skin, Architecture and the Senses. London, Academy Editions. Tuan, Yi-Fu. (1993), Passing Strange and Wonderful. Washington D.C., Island Press.Washington. Ching, F. (1987), Interior Design Illustrated. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Pile, John. (1995), Interior Design. (SecondEdition). New York, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Publishers. Wilkie, G. and Arden, S. (1995), Building your own Home. Lansdowne. Everett, A. (re. Barrit, C.M.H.) (1994), Mitchells Materials, (fifth edition). Longman. King, H. and Everett, A. (1975), Mitchell's Building Construction. Components and Finishes. London, Batsford. Pearson D.1989 (Reprint 1992); The Natural House Book; Angus & Robertson / Harpurcollins Publications ISBN0207169993 |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Submission 1 The Familiar 35%, Submission 2 Seminar and Essay 30%, Submission 3 Materials Board 25%, Submission 4 Research Workbook 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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