Topics include computer applications for drafting, design and evaluation of architectural proposals, and customisation of generic computer applications for specific architectural uses. These descriptions are for 2000. Deals with institutional clients and their forms of organisation, as well as post occupancy studies of larger projects. Development application reports and feasibility studies for larger projects are considered. Also focuses on the large scale practice and extended roles and services, including consideration of the social and economic impact of major projects, and the business aspects of practice.
Students also consider the major builder, and facility management for major investment projects.
Includes planning frameworks and urban design guidelines for development in an urban context, and concepts or urban design as well as urban landscape design for sustainability, amenity, transport and conservation. Investigates the evolution of built form in an urban context, through the study of historical models, including assessment of the impact of individual buildings on their environment, and of systems of circulation. Theories and models of urban form and aspects of contemporary architectural theory are considered. Includes the development of urban design theory, a personal theoretical position and formal critical analysis techniques. Environmental appraisal of public urban space, interaction of major buildings and their environments, management techniques and logistics for large urban buildings and cost planning and specifications are also included.