Advanced Technologies unit (KDA716)

Launceston

Introduction

Advanced Technologies investigates the implications of emerging shifts within the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry that foster the technological transformation of design workflows, computational processes, material engagement, environmental performance, fabrication tools, and construction methodologies. Through research, case studies, and hypothetical projects you will develop a series of façade-based building components and construction details that embody notions of environmental performance. Working in the context of complex medium-to-large scale buildings, you will develop capacity within digital design tools that will be employed within the conceptualisation, development, iteration and detailing of building elements.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Technologies
Unit code	KDA716
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Peter Booth
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate implications of current technological developments and performance-based frameworks in the context of complex, large-scale buildings.
• Use computational design to inform the development of complex architectural elements.
• Communicate architectural elements and details 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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Assessment	Case Study Research (30%)|Digital Strategies (30%)|Detailed Prototypes (40%)
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.

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