DIA30004 · Swinburne University of Technology
Interior Architecture Studio 4 - Sustainability
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Design
What it covers
This unit introduces students to the concept of sustainability and to the principles of ecologically sustainable design. The unit will examine the changing patterns in human behaviour and their influences on the environment, examining sustainable materials, site and climatic analysis, living spaces, usage of resources, and social/cultural practices. This unit will also aim to teach students the impact of sustainability in designing interior spaces.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Concept Designs | Individual | 15% |
| Design Project | Individual | 60% |
| Research Project | Individual | 25% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Semester 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |