ARBE2220
20 units
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
- ARBE2220 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 133.3 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.