IDEA3450

Design for the Future

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Architecture and Built Environment

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Extrapolates the design process, including the notion of a variable set of constraints, into the future. The effect of 'Futures' on the design process is further explored through a problem based learning project. Design projects will apply the design process both to future constraints and hypothesised future technologies.

Objectives

Takes the design process, including the notion of a variable set of constraints, and extrapolates this into the future.

Content

Topics may include:
1. Changing social trends and demands
2. Technological trends and breakthroughs
3. Technology as savior
4. Environmental trends
5. Trends in legislation - Regulation of Design
6. Invention
7. Technology and development lead times Vs social change

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

IDEA1600, IDEA2460

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Student Projects
Studio
Workshop

Assessment Items

Projects

A group project with a focus on "future" development