Design Construction Multistorey

Course aim

To develop students’ understanding and integration of the structural, construction, core, servicing, transport systems, and legislative requirements for the design of multistorey buildings.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge in multistorey building principles including introduction to typologies, structural, and construction systems and methodologies, façade and cladding systems, and the integration of architecture with structure and services, core, and vertical transport systems. Students will develop skills in the application of construction knowledge and legislative requirements informing the design and construction of multistorey buildings and their communication through construction drawings and detailing.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
ARCH 1007	Design Construction Principles
ARCH 1033	Architectural Documentation

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Creative work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.