Available in 2024
Course code

ARBE2220

Units

20 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

The preparation of a schematic and developed design for a house is discussed and developed with an emphasis on: the internal organisation of rooms; the relationship between the inside and outside environments; the outdoor room and the material quality of the spaces created.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Develop design strategies for a house in relation to its brief, environmental context and issues of sustainable house design.

2. Provide conceptual strategies for how the internal spaces of a house relate to each other and to the external environment.

3. Clearly communicate a schematic and developed design for a house.

4. Develop an awareness of the house as an architectural type by studying and reflecting upon precedents.

5. Creatively engage the project brief.

6. Develop the understanding and application of architectural design theories and processes.

7. Research and design selected elements and details of the domestic dwelling


Content

Preparation of conceptual design, schematic design and developed design for a dwelling

Overview of house precedents

Discussion of issues concerning the house and its architectural presentation

Students complete their work by presenting design drawings and scaled models at the conceptual, schematic and detailed stages of the design process

Design Studies includes;

  • Conceptual design
  • Theories and practices of architectural composition
  • Aesthetics of materials
  • Plan and elevation relationships
  • Detailed elemental designfloors, ceilings, columns, windows and doors
  • Theories of proportion
  • Graphic analysis as a way of designing

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) program.


Assumed knowledge

ARBE1222 Architecture Studio 1


Assessment items

Project: Design Project One

Project: Design Project Two

Project: Design Project Three


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Studio-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline