Overview

The unit provides an introduction to a range of structural systems, building materials and construction techniques. It provides a learning experience for students to develop skills to apply structural and construction strategies to the design of simple structures. This unit develops the student’s understanding of material properties and characteristics and how to represent construction materials, construction detailing, sourcing materials, interior and exterior finishes and the connection between them in construction drawings and physical models. Students will gain awareness of Australian standards and codes. The unit will also address indigenous people’s cultural connections and rights concerning the land.

Requisites

Prerequisites
DIA10001 Construction 1: Building Systems and Materials

Rule

BA-ARC Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

OR

BH-DESINA Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)

OR

BA-DCM Bachelor of Digital Construction Management

Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
02-June-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
19-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
02-June-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
19-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of basic structural principles and material properties for small-scale construction projects
  • Make informed structural and construction strategies and material decisions for simple structures
  • Convey structural and construction information through technical documentation and specifications concerning current construction practices
  • Develop, construct and present a physical model that demonstrates an understanding of structural framework, materiality and cladding systems
  • Identify a variety of design details for simple structures and demonstrate an awareness of sources relating to Australian standards and building codes

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
Studio
3.00 12 weeks 36
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning
8.50 12 weeks 102
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning
1.00 12 weeks 12
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Applied ProjectIndividual 50% 1,2,3,4 
Applied ProjectIndividual 50% 1,2,3,4,5 

Content

  • Construction technology, building services and materials
  • Building terminologies for design documentation
  • Fundamentals of load bearing construction (frames, columns, floors, walls etc)
  • Joinery and Details
  • The role of governmental regulation in the building design / documentation
  • The documentation process & how to organize information within a set of documents
  • Sourcing products and materials
  • Australian building codes and regulations

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.