General Information
Concentrating upon the socio-cultural and bio-climatic context of the urban regions of the Australasian and Oceanic context as a testing ground, this subject will engage a project of intermediate complexity utilising creative and speculative design solutions to confront issues of regional and global concern – the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students will engage in an inclusive studio environment to develop solutions to sustainable and resilient community dwellings. Sustainable design education methods accompany the students to find adequate design concepts and spatial propositions for the contemporary inhabitation of denser urban environments and their morphological pre-context (such as built-up space, transport, open space, green space, public-private, infrastructure). This subject engages students to develop contextual relationships of building forms, program, space as solutions, adapted to local climate, culture and challenges.
Design proposals are expected to critically engage with a contemporary urban and architectural discourse within a specific region and to produce a project that exhibits detailed integration of design process work and conceptual endeavour. Projects will be explored through both manual and digital techniques, both collectively and on an individual basis.
This studio is supported by seminars on climate design and responsive architectural and urban design strategies. Output is focused on collaborative methods of craftsmanship in both 2D and 3D outcomes including the physical construction of models utilising the Architecture Fabrication and Research Workshop.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: ARCH13-128 Subject title: Design Futures Studio: Australasian Cities Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2025 Credit points: 15.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Personal Project Work
- Studio: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Weekly studio led exercises
- Studio: x12 (Total hours: 60) - Weekly studio led exercises
Attendance and learning activities: 80% attendance required to allow for contribution to team based in-class exercises and evaluation of progress. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- David Sim (2019). Soft City. n/a, Island Press 256
- UN (2017). THe New Urban Agenda. n/a, https://habitat3.org/the-new-urban-agenda/
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| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | ARCH13-128 |
| Subject title: | Design Futures Studio: Australasian Cities |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2025 |
| Credit points: | 15.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | 80% attendance required to allow for contribution to team based in-class exercises and evaluation of progress. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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Pre-requisites:There are no pre-requisites Co-requisites: |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
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At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Analyse the opportunities and constraints presented by socio-cultural diversity in relation to a given bio-climatic and politico-economic urban context.
- Understand and apply responsive design strategies to a complex design problem.
- Communicate developed architectural design processes and proposals using media and techniques appropriate.
- Develop ideas and proposals for design concepts and spatial encounters that make future sustainable cities and communities possible.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Creative Project§ Creative (group) Design Project 15.00% Week 4 1,3,4 Creative Project Creative Design Project Interim Presentation 25.00% Week 8 1,2,3,4 Creative Project Creative Design Project Final Presentation 40.00% Week 14* 1,2,3,4 Portfolio Portfolio of process work, final presentation work, and self-reflection 20.00% Week 14* 1,2,3,4 - § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Creative Project§ | Creative (group) Design Project | 15.00% | Week 4 | 1,3,4 |
| Creative Project | Creative Design Project Interim Presentation | 25.00% | Week 8 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Creative Project | Creative Design Project Final Presentation | 40.00% | Week 14* | 1,2,3,4 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio of process work, final presentation work, and self-reflection | 20.00% | Week 14* | 1,2,3,4 |
- § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
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Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Working in the City: Site analysis and Urban relationships
Students will be provided theory and instruction to undertake contextual analysis and apply it to an urban site particular to the project. Topics for investigation include "fabric/object" buildings, urban networks, densification, adaptive re-use, regenerative design, resilient cities, urban patterns, and the relationship of climate to urban form.
SLOs included
- Analyse the opportunities and constraints presented by socio-cultural diversity in relation to a given bio-climatic and politico-economic urban context.
- Communicate developed architectural design processes and proposals using media and techniques appropriate.
- Develop ideas and proposals for design concepts and spatial encounters that make future sustainable cities and communities possible.
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Case Studies in Urban Australasian Architecture
Students will also observe and provide critical analysis of precedent projects (urban housing and other relevant building types) that are specific to the studio theme of rapidly developing, climatically particular urban centres.
SLOs included
- Analyse the opportunities and constraints presented by socio-cultural diversity in relation to a given bio-climatic and politico-economic urban context.
- Understand and apply responsive design strategies to a complex design problem.
- Develop ideas and proposals for design concepts and spatial encounters that make future sustainable cities and communities possible.
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Climate Responsive Design
Relating to ARCH10-137, the application of climatically driven design responses will be tested through design proposals. Passive/solar design, environmental systems, energy systems, envelope design, and other relevant strategies will be explored.
SLOs included
- Understand and apply responsive design strategies to a complex design problem.
- Develop ideas and proposals for design concepts and spatial encounters that make future sustainable cities and communities possible.
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Project-based Learning: Design studio project.
Students will apply critical design responses to an urban Australasian site and develop ideas and proposals that engage with discussion around future sustainable cities and communities. The project will be supported by weekly tutorials and relevant feed-back sessions. Critique of design concepts and proposals at particular milestones during the semester will occur to assist students in development and critical understanding of design projects, and allow progressive assessment feedback.
SLOs included
- Analyse the opportunities and constraints presented by socio-cultural diversity in relation to a given bio-climatic and politico-economic urban context.
- Understand and apply responsive design strategies to a complex design problem.
- Communicate developed architectural design processes and proposals using media and techniques appropriate.
- Develop ideas and proposals for design concepts and spatial encounters that make future sustainable cities and communities possible.
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Presentation Techniques
Final presentations of design studio project and portfolio submission including process work, final design outcomes and critical reflection. Students will develop techniques in graphic representation, physical modelling, digital modelling, and verbal presentation of their work.
SLOs included
- Communicate developed architectural design processes and proposals using media and techniques appropriate.