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What is it and why should I do it?

Architectural Design is designing the spaces we live and work in.

Students will design a sustainable residential house. You will explore the use of sustainable design features, sustainable building materials and sustainable construction methods for different environments. You will also learn how to develop technical drawings that communicate your ideas and concepts, using both hand and digital drawing methods.

Extension topics will allow students to develop interior design concepts and furniture designs for your project.

What will I do in class?

You will make design decisions about where your Sustainable House will be located: maybe by the sea, on a cliff top, in the snow, a forest setting or an urban city location. Your chosen location will direct the sustainable design features you will be designing with.

Students will develop an architectural floor plan, side view elevations and perspective drawings for your project. 

Students will also undertake a research investigation on contemporary Australian sustainable architectural practices.

How much homework will I have?

Students will use home time to allow for thinking and pondering of various design considerations for your project. No set home work if students work productively during class time. 

How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?

All folio and design work will be completed productively during class time.

Complete all 5 Folio RLTs,  and an Investigation & Analysis into Australian Architecture Practice.

RLT 1 Floorplan

RLT 2 Side View Elevations

RLT 3 Representational Perspective Drawing

RLT 4 Client Pitch Presentation

RLT 5 Interior/ Furniture Concept

RLT 6 Sustainable Architecture Investigation & Analysis Task

Which VCE subjects does this subject lead to?

VCE Visual Communication Design.

This subject will help develop skills for all VCE Design Technology and Visual Arts subjects.