Research in Sustainable Design

Course aim

To introduce students to a range of contemporary research methodologies and practices necessary to develop an independent research project in sustainable design.

Course content

An introduction to research strategies, techniques and methodologies typically used in sustainable design projects in architecture and design; the main milestones involved in developing design research projects in this discipline, including literature searches, developing and writing literature reviews and formal research proposals; the development, design and planning of a small independent design research project.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Annotated bibliography, Brief project outline, Research project proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.