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'The Computational Design Theory II course builds on the foundational knowledge of CODE1110 – Computational Design Theory I, that introduced students to computational thinking and methods in the context of the architectural discipline and practice, to investigate historic and contemporary approaches to representing, conceptualising, and designing the built environment in … For more content click the Read More button below.'The Computational Design Theory II course builds on the foundational knowledge of CODE1110 – Computational Design Theory I, that introduced students to computational thinking and methods in the context of the architectural discipline and practice, to investigate historic and contemporary approaches to representing, conceptualising, and designing the built environment in relationship to digital culture and computing technologies. Students will develop and apply advanced critical thinking skills to analyse relationships between digital culture and the built environment and apply conceptual and theoretical ideas to interpret and explain their findings. This course explores and advances the ethical application of digital and computational technologies to inform the student’s own design practice.Read More

The communication and visualisation course introduces students to the simulation, manipulation and visualisation of complex data information. Using a synthesis of technical and theoretical knowledge of design computing, students will apply skills in a text based programming language to inform their own design projects and professional work. Students will participate … For more content click the Read More button below.The communication and visualisation course introduces students to the simulation, manipulation and visualisation of complex data information. Using a synthesis of technical and theoretical knowledge of design computing, students will apply skills in a text based programming language to inform their own design projects and professional work. Students will participate to weekly laboratory-based activities to experiment with and develop further their technical knowledge. The students performance will be evaluated with respect to their progressive work developed in preparation for or during the studio activities. Students will employ a range of verbal and multimedia communication skills to demonstrate their explorations and results.Read More

'Computational Design I (Fundamentals)' is the first of four Computational Design courses that introduce students to Computational Design. In this course, students will develop and apply fundamental skills in visual programming languages, and apply fundamental mathematical concepts to inform computational design methods. Students will produce innovative geometries that shape the … For more content click the Read More button below.'Computational Design I (Fundamentals)' is the first of four Computational Design courses that introduce students to Computational Design. In this course, students will develop and apply fundamental skills in visual programming languages, and apply fundamental mathematical concepts to inform computational design methods. Students will produce innovative geometries that shape the form, space and detail of architectural environments via digital fabrication techniques, 3D printing and laser cutting. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of computational design as a system that connects design to fabrication and apply digital fabrication skills to inform their own design practice. Theoretical knowledge will be introduced falling under the following broad concepts: Topological Architectures, Influenced Architectures, Dynamics and Motion, Generative Forms, Parametric Design, Evolving Architectures, Digital Fabrication, Digital Manipulation, Digital Optimization and Performance. Students will participate to weekly laboratory-based activities to experiment with and develop complex geometries. The students performance will be evaluated with respect to their progressive explorations and findings developed in preparation for or during the studio activities. Read More

'This course addresses architecture’s digital turn and introduces students to historical and contemporary discourses, theoretical concepts and ideas, and architectural projects that have engaged digital technologies and computational design thinking and methods from the late twentieth century onwards. Students will undertake verbal, visual, and written modes of analysis to develop … For more content click the Read More button below.'This course addresses architecture’s digital turn and introduces students to historical and contemporary discourses, theoretical concepts and ideas, and architectural projects that have engaged digital technologies and computational design thinking and methods from the late twentieth century onwards. Students will undertake verbal, visual, and written modes of analysis to develop knowledge and critically evaluate discourses and architectural projects relating to digital and computational design technologies. Students will employ a range of verbal and multimedia communication mediums and skills to demonstrate their knowledge and analysis.Read More

The aims of this course are to introduce issues which affect business decisions encountered by management in the chemical industry. Topics include domestic and export markets, market growth, the lemming effect and product life cycles. The distinction between issues and problems using PVC and the chlorine debate is discussed. Factors … For more content click the Read More button below.The aims of this course are to introduce issues which affect business decisions encountered by management in the chemical industry. Topics include domestic and export markets, market growth, the lemming effect and product life cycles. The distinction between issues and problems using PVC and the chlorine debate is discussed. Factors affecting plant life: scale up, retrofitting, competing technologies etc. Environmental and compliance issues including green chemistry. The petrochemical industry and in particular the polymer manufacturing industry is used to illustrate the main areas. Industry speakers and site visits are used to maintain relevance and topicality.In addition, there will be a project component on an individual study basis. The individual study project is to be chosen in the areas identified by codes C-Business Management/Inf. Tech and G-Design (at least 3 to 4 students per project) (see School for details).Read More

This is the thesis continuation course, following your satisfactory completion of BLDG 4501 ThesisFoundation. Complementing the pre-requisite knowledge gained, this course introduces you to thefundamentals of research implementation, data analysis, and thesis writing so as to provide you with anintegral view of the research process. The aim of the thesis … For more content click the Read More button below.This is the thesis continuation course, following your satisfactory completion of BLDG 4501 ThesisFoundation. Complementing the pre-requisite knowledge gained, this course introduces you to thefundamentals of research implementation, data analysis, and thesis writing so as to provide you with anintegral view of the research process. The aim of the thesis is to provide a framework for students to develop advanced critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills through research initiation and development. This course aims to developstudents’ skills in carrying out a scientific research project independently under the supervision of anappointed supervisor.Read More

This course provides an introduction to property asset management through a consideration of property market analysis; lease and tenancy management; building maintenance and maintenance economics; strata title management; and taxation in property management.

This course provides an introduction to economic principles to the use of land, predominantly in urban areas covering development, investment and the regulatory environment. It also provides an introduction to building appraisal theory and practice.  Topics include the concept and statutory definition of value, land ownership and tenure, basic principles … For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides an introduction to economic principles to the use of land, predominantly in urban areas covering development, investment and the regulatory environment. It also provides an introduction to building appraisal theory and practice.  Topics include the concept and statutory definition of value, land ownership and tenure, basic principles and methods of building appraisal, valuation process, valuation mathematics and tables, rental valuation and determination, cash-flow analysis, and application of computer programs to the building appraisal process.Read More

This course offers an introduction to contemporary business and entrepreneurship management. This is of high relevance in today's business environment considering the degrees of volatility and rivalry in Australia's economy and its construction industry. To be successful, managerial staff and entrepreneurs must be aware of the marketplace changes and in … For more content click the Read More button below.This course offers an introduction to contemporary business and entrepreneurship management. This is of high relevance in today's business environment considering the degrees of volatility and rivalry in Australia's economy and its construction industry. To be successful, managerial staff and entrepreneurs must be aware of the marketplace changes and in turn, reconfigure and adopt different strategies in response to business opportunities and threats. In this course, students will be introduced to the germane business management concepts and competitive strategy models, and factors affecting a firm's business operation. Also, students will be exposed to different techniques, issues and procedures for developing business plans and assessing the health of a business.Read More

This course provides guidance on characteristics and industry good practices of effective and efficient project risk management and qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies as well as possible risk treatment options including contingency allowances. All projects and programs, especially within the construction and infrastructure sectors, face many external and internal … For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides guidance on characteristics and industry good practices of effective and efficient project risk management and qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies as well as possible risk treatment options including contingency allowances. All projects and programs, especially within the construction and infrastructure sectors, face many external and internal factors and influences that make it uncertain whether they will achieve their tangible and intangible objectives. Project risk management is an iterative process and assists organisations in setting strategy, achieving objectives and informed decision making during project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.In alignment with industry standards and recommended practices, this course provides guidance on the selection and application of techniques for assessing risks and uncertainties in a wide range of situation. The techniques are used to assist in making decisions where there is uncertainty, to provide information about particular risks and as part of a process for managing risk. The course provides summaries of a range of techniques and methodologies, with references to other documents where the techniques are described in more detail. In addition, through review of some common risk assessment tools and business analytics, including Palisade @Risk software and Office Microsoft Project (MSP), the course helps students to learn and practice how risk assessment techniques and business analytics can drive smarter engineering and construction risk-based decisions during project development and delivery phases.Read More