Science, Engineering and Technology

KDA223

2012  KDA223  Building Technology in Design 4

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KDA223 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit focuses on building envelope design and performance, and regulatory compliance. The skin of a building can define its energy use, constructability, durability and the design concept. This unit studies the performance and regulatory requirements of envelopes, their typical materials and systems, and the required secondary structure. Decision-making is supported through thermal assessment of the envelope and modelling of facade components for regulatory compliance. Service strategies are also explored. The impact of regulations on the design and detailing is investigated, particularly in relation to insulation and energy use. The unit emphasises the integration of design and technology.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Three assignments weighted at 30%, 30% and 40% respectively.
There are no exams in this unit.
One of the assignments is normally run in conjunction with other second year units to reinforce the integration of Building Technology across the course.
If a student is not enrolled in the other units, equivalent assessment tasks will be provided.
Group work may be required in one assignment.

TEACHING PATTERN: One hour lecture per week (13 weeks).
Two hours of tutorials and workshops per week (13 weeks).

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KDA125

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Assoc Prof Greg Nolan

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