Course Title: Design sustainable buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: ARCH5225
Course Title: Design sustainable buildings
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6161 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Lisa Mee
lisa.mee@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 90
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply the principles of sustainability to building design. It includes the application of sustainable practices to minimise negative impacts of the construction process and land use on the environment, incorporate passive design, sustainable water use and energy efficiency into a building design and select suitable materials for the construction of the building. It requires compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22460 Design sustainable buildings |
Element: |
1 Determine the impacts of building development on the natural environment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Impacts of building development on surrounding ecosystems are researched to identify the benefits of sound environmental policy. 1.2 Triple Bottom Line approaches are determined for consideration in the designing of buildings. 1.3 Current government and industry responses to Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) are researched and representative organisations for ESD are identified to ascertain current policies and legislation.
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Element: |
2 Incorporate sustainable criteria into building design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Location, specific climates and their characteristics are identified and their impact on building design is researched to inform the design. 2.2 Basic principles and integration for building orientation, minimal site impact, thermal mass, insulation, glass exposure and ventilation are determined to maximise integration of sustainable design principles in the design. 2.3 Site influences and sun path are considered to maximise opportunities for passive heating and cooling. 2.4 Passive design principles are incorporated into a design project. 2.5 Sustainable site development practices are included in design specifications. 2.6 Appropriate form of construction is selected and documented according to client brief and specifications. |
Element: |
3 Select sustainable materials |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Characteristics of sustainable materials are identified and analysed to inform material selection. 3.2 Sustainability of a range of building materials is compared and suitable materials are selected for a specific building design in accordance with current legislation and the BCA. |
Element: |
4 Incorporate systems for sustainable water use |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Systems for water collection, storage, use and re-use are incorporated into building design in accordance with relevant legislation and local restrictions. 4.2 Alternative systems for reticulated water and effluent disposal are investigated and described. 4.3 Strategies to prevent run-off are investigated and incorporated into design. |
Element: |
5 Incorporate energy efficiency into building design |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Energy efficient design principles are identified in accordance with current legislation and the BCA. 5.2 Renewable energy sources are researched and integrated into building design and best practice options for energy conservation are recommended. 5.3 Selection and use of energy efficient fittings, appliances and services are determined and included in design specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
This course supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to design sustainable buildings within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is assessed in a close simulation of a workplace environment, with simulated and project-based assessment techniques replicating building design workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
The following list is indicative of the range of activities undertaken in the course:
- supervised and independent project work,
- supervised and independent research,
- group work,
- studio critiques,
- student pin-ups and presentations,
- peer reviews,
- in-class demonstrations,
- lectures,
- site visits and/or excursions,
- on-line quizzes.
Emphasis of activities may vary depending on the specifics of the assessment tasks.
Please note: due to the continually changing nature of the COVID-19situation, this course may be delivered online through Canvas in a manner which attempts to approximate a studio environment.
Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030
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Teaching Schedule
- This is a general outline only and dose not reflect the timetabled classes, public holidays, mid-semester breaks or other factors that affect the delivery.
- The Canvas shell contains a more detailed teaching schedule and must be referred to on a regular (weekly) basis.
- Further updates may be communicated via Canvas Announcements by your teacher or the course coordinator.
- While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change.
SEMESTER - 01
ASSESSMENT TASKS: | ||
Product | Knowledge | |
W01 | ORIENTATION WEEK | |
W02 |
AT-01 - issue |
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W03 | AT-01 | |
W04 | AT-01 | |
W05 | AT-01 | |
W06 | AT-01 | |
W07 | AT-01 - pin-up | |
W08 | AT-01 - submit | AT-03- Part A |
W09 | SELF DIRECTED LEARNING | |
W10 |
AT-02 - issue |
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W11 | AT-02 | |
W12 | AT-02 | |
W13 | AT-02 | |
W14 | AT-02 - pin-up | |
W15 | AT-02 | |
W16 | AT-02 - submit | |
W17 | ASSESSMENT |
SEMESTER - 02
ASSESSMENT TASKS: | ||
Product | Knowledge | |
W01 | AT-04 - Primer-01 | |
W02 |
AT-04 |
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W03 | AT-04 | |
W04 | AT-04 | |
W05 | AT-04 | |
W06 | AT-04 | |
W07 | AT-04 | |
W08 | AT-04 | |
W09 | SELF DIRECTED LEARNING | |
W10 |
AT-04 |
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W11 | AT-04 | |
W12 | AT-04 | |
W13 | AT-04 | |
W14 | AT-04 - pin-up | |
W15 | AT-04 | AT-03 - Part B |
W16 | AT-04 - submit | AT-03 - Part B |
W17 | ASSESSMENT |
Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030/assignments/syllabus
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
https://www.yourhome.gov.au/ |
References
Other Resources
Refer to Canvas for unit specific resources:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030
RMIT Library:
Library Subject Guides: Architecture, Building Design and Urban Design
https://rmit.libguides.com/architecturebuildingandurbandesign
including:
- Australian Standards Online (SAI Global)
- Acumen (Australian Institute of Architects) and more...
RMIT Study Support
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
including:
- One-on-one consultations
- Peer mentoring
- Studiosity
- Learning Lab and more...
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Overview of Assessment
This course of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities,
responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
• apply the principles of sustainable building design in accordance with current legislation and government policies
• evaluate and recommend sustainable materials suitable for the construction of a specific building design in accordance with client brief and specifications
• research, evaluate and report on data and findings, make recommendations and develop strategies for the design of sustainable buildings for at least one building development project that complies with the applicable local government authority, relevant legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Overview:
This unit is delivered and assessed through a holistic, integrated, project-based approach between Design Sustainable Buildings and Present Architectural Designs. Assessment tasks and processes link together elements and performance criteria from the same unit, and group together elements and performance criteria from both units.
Assessment Tasks and Submissions:
All assessment tasks in this integrated course MUST be submitted as scheduled in order to be assessed for Competency at the end of the unit.
- Submitting all assessment tasks does not equate to Competency Achieved. Competency is assessed against the unit's performance criteria as per the Assessment Matrix.
- Failing to submit all assessment tasksby the scheduled deadlines throughout the academic year will result in a DNS - Did Not Submit awarded at the end of unit.
- Adjustments to assessments can be made by following RMIT protocol:https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
- Always refer to the Teaching Schedule for dates: https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030/assignments/syllabus
- All assessment tasks MUST be authenticated in order to be assessed. Authentication requires students to actively participate in ALL scheduled classes and have their work reviewed by their teacher on a regular basis.
- Resubmissions are generally not possible unless specified in a particular assessment brief.
- Students may not be able to continue to the second year of the program until a Competency Achieved is awarded against the unit.
Assessment Processes:
All assessment tasks in this integrated unit are assessed as either formative and/or summative:
- Formative assessments evaluate student performance throughout the unit.
- Formative assessments provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial Summative Assessments.
- Formative assessments in this course are assessed against a range of criteria as Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
- Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of the unit, against the unit's Performance Criteria and Required Skills and Knowledge.
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Summative assessments in this course are required to be deemed satisfactory against all assessment criteria in order for a
Competency Achieved grade awarded. - If any assessment criteria are deemed Not Satisfactory on a Summative Assessment, a Not Yet Competent grade will be awarded.
Assessment Tasks Summary:
Type | Assessment | Resubmission | ||
Semester-01 | AT-01 | Product | Formative | NO |
AT-02 | Product | Formative | NO | |
AT-03 part A | Knowledge | Formative | Multiple attempts at online quiz | |
Semester-02 | AT-03 part B | Knowledge | Formative + Summative | Multiple attempts at online quiz |
AT-04 | Product | Summative | One resubmission opportunity if applicable* |
* At the project deadline, if the submitted work is sufficiently complete and can be authenticated, a teacher may allow one resubmission opportunity.
Refer to Canvas Assignment section for more specific assessment criterial and details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030
Assessment Task Feedback Processes:
1. General Feedback:
The most important feedback is the feedback that occurs in class discussions and via the resources provided through Canvas. As such, students are expected to:
- attend and participate in every class and lecture as scheduled,
- understand that valuable feedback and advice may be delivered in an ad hoc basis,
- reflect on the critique of others' work and apply any relevant knowledge to their own work,
- reference the Canvas based resources regularly,
- take a scholastic approach to their studies, which includes note taking and reflection,
- review the teaching schedule prior to classes to ensure you come to each class prepared.
2. Formal Feedback:
Rubrics in Canvas will display feedback across a range of assessment criteria as explained above, specific to each Assessment Task. Further details are available through Canvas under the Assignments section: https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030
This unit is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment and RMIT University VE Grades:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/results/grading-information/vet-grades#final
NB: Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace.
Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/98030
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Assessment Matrix
The Assessment Matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
These mapping documents are available through the Program Administration if required.
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Other Information
The links below are to various parts of the RMIT website and should be referred to on a regular basis until familiarity with them is achieved.
Academic Integrity:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
Academic Progress:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Appeals:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals
Apply for Credit:
- Credit Transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Assessment (including submission):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/assessment
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is expected that you will attend all timetabled sessions and engage in the required learning activities.
This is the only way to ensure you maximise your opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Employability skills:
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/m1ad83koqygu.pdf
Extensions and special consideration:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Student Charter:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/charter
Student Responsibilities:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/statement
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