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BLAR13052 Spatial Design Theory and Application

Course details

This course provides a direct focus on spatial design theories and assessment tasks incorporating relevant spatial design activities. This will enable the development of independent thinking to inform the creative design skills that are essential to the building design profession. Theories of Environmental Perception, Environmental Psychology and Environment Behaviour Studies (EBS) are included in some depth; as are matters of human comfort and spatial design to facilitate climatic design strategies. Spatial design for effective circulation, disabled access and emergency egress is also covered. Teamwork is included to enable the exercise of critical judgement in collaborative team activities. Students will develop initiative and accept responsibility in their creative design role tasks to address these spatial needs in residential, community, commercial and industrial buildings.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: BLAR11045 Built Environment 1 and BLAR12036 Building Design 1
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2013 Term One FLEX
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