BLAR12036  Building Design I

Offered from Sp/Su 2002

This course provides students with an understanding of:

• Environmentally appropriate design and planning solutions for the built environment in relation to domestic and low-rise commercial buildings;
• and Principles of design aesthetics - exposure to case studies intended to broaden students’ appreciation of aesthetics.

Students will develop their understanding of the fundamentals of the project briefing and design process through a design-based project. Students will be required to establish a mentoring relationship with an approved mentor to develop their understanding of the role of a professional building designer.