Architectural Design Studio 3

In this design studio unit, students design low-rise sustainable buildings. Architectural Design Studio 3 builds upon the foundational skills from Architectural Design Studio 1 and the theoretical knowledge from Architectural Design Studio 2, further enhancing students’ sustainability and cultural awareness to address complex architectural projects. It covers design, planning, organisation, implementation, and evaluation, encouraging students to take full responsibility for their projects, whether individual or team-based. Emphasising architecture's role in health and quality of life, this unit encourages consideration of environmental, social, and cultural factors, while stressing sustainability, ethical practices, and regulatory compliance. Through hands-on application of assessment tools, students study various factors affecting the environmental performance of buildings, including management, water, energy, stormwater, indoor environmental quality, transport, waste, urban ecology, and innovation, within planning permit requirements. This unit incorporates Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Students will have an opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills in professional practice activities such as projects and preparation of design portfolios.