Architectural Engineering Studio Project 2
Overview
This unit builds upon students' foundational knowledge gained from the Architectural Engineering Studio (ARC10004), extending their understanding into more advanced realms of design through merge engineering principles with energy-efficient design strategies. Through this unit, students will learn the principles of thermal comfort and architectural aerodynamics, acquiring essential skills in managing iterative design tasks with engineering precision. Emphasis is placed on cultivating innovative solutions for environmentally sustainable design, particularly focusing on facade retrofitting principles. Students will develop their abilities in complex design and communication through iterative design processes, as well as the creation of comprehensive drawing sets utilized in studio feedback sessions.
Requisites
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify and evaluate existing technologies, simulation techniques and computational systems relevant to the studio brief. (K2, K3, S1, A6)
- Respond to the studio brief through their further knowledge of materials, forms, energy systems and technology. (K1, K3, K4)
- Interpret sophisticated environmental analysis for successful communication. (K1, K2, K3, S1, S3, A2)
- Formulate a design approach, or choice of system(s). (K4, S1, S3)
- Create a design response to the thermal performance of materials and space. (S2, S3, A2)
- Review the broad ethical, environmental and economic issues in architectural engineering. (K5, A1, A5)
- Critically review issues of human comfort, health, safety, security in the context of architectural engineering. (K5, A4)
- Communicate solutions via high quality drawings, 3D digital models and physical models. (A2, S4)
- Effectively participate in studio activities involving weekly critiques, presentations and peer-to-peer feedback (A2, A5, A6)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus | Studio | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 |
| On-campus | Studio | 24 | 12 weeks | 2 |
| Online | Learning activities | 12 | 12 weeks | 1 |
| Unspecified Activities | Independent Learning | 40 | 10 weeks | 4 |
| Unspecified Activities | Independent Learning | 50 | 12 weeks | 4.17 |
| Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 13.17 | |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Portfolio | Individual | 55 - 65% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| Minor Design Project | Individual | 15 - 25% | 1,2,3,4,8,9 |
| Minor Design Project | Individual | 15 - 25% | 4,5,6,7,8,9 |
Content
- Architectural engineering design, theory, and philosophy.
- Principles of thermal dynamic, thermal comfort and architectural aerodynamics.
- Examine critical sustainable design issues.
- 3D modelling, simulation, analysis and interpretation for Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD) applications.
- Explorative and iterative techniques of engineering analysis, simulation and feedback to inform design.
- Qualitative and quantitative design communication of environmental sustainable systems.
- Communication 2 -Communicating using different media
- Digital Literacies 2- Technical literacy
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.