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Environmental Design

  • ABPL90049
  • Contact Hours: 1 x 2 hour tutorial weekly and 1 x 2 lectures throughout the semester
    Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
  • 12.50
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Introduction to design related theories, strategies and projects responding to environmental issues in architecture. The subject will cover environmental design as a general concern with an emphasis on architectural design innovation (including greenery and site planning) but also covering related fields like environmental art as well as product and commercial design. <br/><br/>Topics to be covered include: <br/>A Historical Introduction <br/>(Key Authors: Banham, Papanek, Schumacher, Robert and Brenda Vale, William McDonough)<br/>• Introduction to environmental issues in architecture covering the development of Modern architecture and subsequent environmental responses.<br/>• Learning... -- Course Website

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