Building Design Documentation

    Unit code: NBD1101 | Study level: Undergraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
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    Overview

    This unit is based on a series of problems designed to introduce students to the architectural design process and detailing. The problems will therefore emphasise OHS regulations, organisational policies and procedures (including quality assurance requirements), interpretation of the project brief, interpretation commonly used in industry documentation, effective plan and specification reading and analysis and generating and evaluating alternatives against a range of technical criteria. The unit introduces students to professional drawing practice and using computer-aided design software as relevant to built environment professionals (AutoCAD and Revit). The unit also explores fundamental mathematics as applicable in the built environment and interpretation commonly used in industry documentation.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations applicable to workplace operations;
    2. Apply organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where applicable;
    3. Select and apply appropriate techniques for the documentation and communication of finalised design;
    4. Produce two and three-dimensional drawings for residential and commercial building projects;
    5. Interpret and report on commonly used built environment project documentation; and
    6. Complete working drawings to industry best practice and as determined by the project brief.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 30%
    One (1) Individual test (1000 words equivalent)
    Assessment type: Portfolio
    |
    Grade: 20%
    One (1) Individual portfolio (500 words equivalent)
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Teamwork including technical reports (1500 words equivalent)
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Team Oral Presentation (5 minutes per student)

    Required reading

    PBL in Engineering Manual
    VU, School of Engineering and Science, (2009) | Melbourne: Victoria University

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