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12792 (v.2) Ecologically Sustainable Design 102
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 |
Syllabus: | Ecologically sustainable systems and their effects within global and local contexts. Consideration of examples of sustainable development in the areas of microclimate, resource utilisation, energy management, and materials use. Contexts for decision making including consultancy networking, legal, regulatory and professional frameworks. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A critical understanding of various aspects of the concept of sustainability: economic, environmental, ecological. An awareness that building design disciplines have a major responsibility in ecological sustainability. An awareness of the major issues of sustainability in the public realm. |
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: | Aberley, D. (editor) (1994), Futures by Design: the practice of ecological planning. Sydney, Envirobook Publishing. Benyus, J. M. (1997), Biomimicry: innovation inspired by nature. New York, William Morrow and Company. Daly, E. H. (1996), Beyond Growth: the economics of sustainable development. Boston, Beacon Press. Daly, E. H. and Cobb, B. John Jr. (1994), For the common good: redirecting the economy toward community, the environment, and a sustainable future. Boston, Beacon Press. Ehrlich, P. and Ehrlich A.H. (1996), Betrayal of science and reason: how antienvironmental rhetoric threatens our future. Washington DC, Island Press. Flannery, T. (1994), The future eaters: an ecological history of the Australasian lands and people. Chatswood, New SouthWales, Reed Books. Hawken, P., Lovins, A. and Hunter, L. (1999), Natural capitalism: creating the next industrial revolution. Boston, New York, London, Little Brown and Company. Rogers, R. (1997), Cities for a small planet. London, Faber and Faber Ltd. Willis, D. (1995), The sand dollar and the slide rule: drawing blueprints from nature. Reading, Menlo Park, New York, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. Reducing waste in construction: www.ea.gov.au/industry/waste/construction/wastewise |
Unit Texts: | Wooley, J. (1999), SNACK PLACE [CD-ROM]. Melbourne, Royal Australian Institute of Architecture Practice Services. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 20%, Assignment 2 25%, On-line tests 40%, Tutorial/on-line participation 15%. 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 2 | 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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