Course

Design and Technology-Timber - BENV7806

Faculty: Built Environment

School: Architecture Program

Course Outline: Built Environment

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

This course aims to develop students appreciation and understanding of the architectural potential of timber, in particular the use of engineered timber and prefabrication. Project work will include: i] researching selected aspects of the timber resource, products, uses and industry; and ii] the design of a medium scale architectural structure with a simple accommodation brief. Design emphasis will be on the resolution and documenting of the timber structure, construction and detailing of the project. The course will run as an intensive 8 week program commencing in week 1 of semester.


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