308222 (v.1) Architecture and Culture 602
Area: |
Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture |
Credits: |
12.5 |
Contact Hours: |
2.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: |
The idea of heritage and building conservation. Heritage and conservation theory including interpretation. Heritage legislation and International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) conservation guidelines. The assessment of cultural significance andconservation management. The practices of archival research, building inspections, building measurement and recording. The conservation of building construction and materials. The recycling of buildings. Currently available at undergraduate level. Attracts graduates from architecture, planning and landscape architecture, as some of these students have not had exposure to this particular subject matter and its associated skills. At postgraduate level students will be expected to display a higher level of academic achievement and to review the literature at greater depth and critical analysis. Urban Design students in particular should be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques base for transport land use integration with regard to urban design practice. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 040100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) |
Funding Cluster: | 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Not Online *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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