12559 (v.3) IA Technical Studies 321

Area:

Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Studio:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12555 (v.2) IA Technical Studies 222 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

12560 (v.2) Building Science 321

Syllabus:

Development of an understanding and the skills to enhance creative and functional aspects of interiors through projects in the following technical areas - lighting types, design and layouts and relevant documentation.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Experience in accurately surveying buildings and their interiors and calculating areas. A broad understanding of the selected building and its structure. The skills for designing for construction. The capacity to integrate conceptual design into a buildable solution. An understanding of some of the practical and theoretical constraints inherent in an existant building. Development of teamwork skills through practice.

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:

Abrose, J., (1991), Building Construction: Interior Systems, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. Chitlam, R., (1980), Measured Drawings for Architects, The Architectural Press, London. Dunbar, D., Martin, E., Dutta, S., Ratcliffe, R., (1990), Measure for Measure: A Practical Guide for Recording Buildings and Landscapes, Royal Australian Institute of ARchitects. Kerr, J.S., (1996), The Conservation Plan, National Trust, Sydney. Marquis-Kyle, P., and Walder, M., (1992), The Illustrated Burra Charter, ICOMOS, Brisbane.

Unit Texts:

Ashcroft, R., (1985), Construction for Interior Designers, Longman, Harlow. Ching, F., (1987), Interior Design Illustrated, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. Everett, A., (1994), Materials, Mitchell's Building Series, 5th ed, Longman, Harlow. Foster, J.S., (1983), Structure and Fabric Part 1, Mitchell's Building Series, Mitchell Publishing Company, London. Foster J.S. and Harington, R., (1998), Structure and Fabric, Part 2, Mitchell's Building Series, Mitchell Publishing Company, London. Salvadori, M., (1990), Why Buildings Stand Up, Norton and Company, New York.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Building Survey and Measured Drawings (Project 1) 30%, Design Development (Project 3) 30%, Design Workshop (Project 2) 30%, Folio and Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y