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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
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Co Requisite(s): | 12560 (v.2) Building Science 321
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: |  40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2   |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: |  Not Online   | Result Type: |  Grade/Mark |
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Availability
Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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