Global warming has reinforced the importance of designing environmentally friendly buildings with less energy consumption. This unit (NBD3003) of study focuses on both environmental sustainability and commercial building design. In the first stage of the unit, students will become familiar with environmental sustainability principles for their commercial sustainable design. The second stage of the unit covers an introduction to building performance analysis tools for students to analyse and explore alternative design scenarios to optimise the environmental performance of buildings.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NBD3003
Get help
- Visit a student service centre
- 1300 VIC UNI (1300 842 864)
- Visit the glossary
Find a different unit
Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically analyse the construction principles, materials and design strategies of commercial building design; | ||
| 2. | Demonstrate design skills to develop environmentally friendly commercial buildings from initial concept stage to detailed design; | ||
| 3. | Critically review the environmental performance of commercial buildings by modelling and stimulating the building design in the areas of indoor environmental quality, natural and mechanical ventilation and natural/artificial lighting; | ||
| 4. | Communicate design ideas and strategies effectively to targeted audience; and | ||
| 5. | Formulate an environmentally sustainable design (ESD) report for commercial buildings. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Individual Case Study | 20% |
| Project | Individual - Initial Design (10%) Group - Design Development (40%) | 50% |
| Presentation | Group - Final Design Presentation | 10% |
| Report | Group - ESD Report | 20% |
Where to next?
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.
