12555 (v.2) IA Technical Studies 222

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12549 (v.2) IA Technical Studies 221 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Approaches to accurately survey building interiors. Fire prevention, warning and fire fighting systems. Building codes covering planning and material selection for life safety in buildings. Air-conditioning types, requirements, layouts and documentation.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Basic knowledge of interior construction systems and the ability to apply it to design criteria. A familiarity with specialised interior construction products and their application. Developed research and analysis skills. Developed strategic decision making skills. Developed teamwork and presentation skills. Integrated conceptual design into a buildable situation.

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:

Yellow Pages. Street Directory. Ching, F. (1993), Building Construction Illustrated (second edition). New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Boyne and Wright. (1982), Best of Architects Working Drawings. Volume 2. Jiricna, E. (2001), Staircases. London, Laurence King Publishing. Ching, F. (1987), Interior Design Illustrated. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Savadori, M. (1980), Why Buildings Stand Up. New York, Norton and Company. Ambrose, J. (1991), Building Construction: Interior Systems. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Johnson, J.W. FRAIA, (1993), Domestic Construction Manual. Western Australia, Master Builders Assocation of Western Australia. Panero, J. and Zelnik, M. (1979), Human Dimension and Interior Space. New York, Architectural Press.;;Watts, A. (2001), Modern Constuction Handbook. New York, Springer Wien.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Group participation 10%, Presentation 1 (group project) 25%, Presentation 2 (group project) 25%, Project 1 Staircase design and detailing (individual project) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y