Technology for Tropical Architecture - BENV2712

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 48 units of credit
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course provides an opportunity to study tropical architecture in context. It includes a 5 day trip to Darwin, Northern Territory. Those undertaking this elective will develop an understanding of influences on tropical architectural practice including: climatic, cultural, environmental and sustainability issues. There will also be an opportunity to study historical contemporary tropical architecture.

This is a student funded elective which means students pay for their own airfare, accommodation and living expenses. It is open to all students interested in tropical architecture.