Courses & Units
Advanced Technologies KDA716
Introduction
Advanced Technologies investigates emerging modes of architecture that leverage the application of digital tools within design workflows to engage material, fabrication, construction, and sustainability criteria. Working in the context of a complex medium-to-large scale buildings, a series of small schematic prototypes will be explored at the resolutions of structure, façade, and environmental performance.
You will be introduced to the contexts in which the traditional roles of architects and consultants are being challenged by technological shifts brought about by the 4th Industrial Revolution. An understanding of emerging methods of environmentally responsive design will be gained in the context of performance-based frameworks.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Technologies |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KDA716 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design |
| Discipline | Architecture & Design |
| Coordinator | Mr Peter Booth |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically Analyse technological developments and performance-based frameworks for design relating to complex, large-scale buildings.
- Use computational design methods to inform schematic prototypes of complex building elements.
- Develop schematic prototypes using performance-based frameworks that engage with advanced technologies.
- Communicate schematic prototypes to a professional standard using drawings, models, presentation techniques and conventions.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040101 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,522.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Critique (20%)|Assignment (30%)|Assignment (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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