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URP3201 Sustainable Urban Design and Development

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Surveying & Built Environment
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

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Overview

It is now commonly accepted that the way cities are planned, built and function can promote more efficient use of resources, including water, energy and land; minimise the production of waste and encourage more reuse and recycling, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support biodiversity in and around urban areas through better management of open and green space. The role that urban planners and urban designers play in delivering sustainable land use plans and designs that guarantee such outcomes is critical. Urban and regional planners must have an understanding of the types of plans and designs that can deliver sustainable outcomes in the public interest.

Many professionals such as engineers, town planners and surveyors are engaged in the design and construction of residential developments. Therefore, they require a sound knowledge and understanding of the design principles and practices that are used to create sustainable residential areas, both large and small. This course gives students the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the design principles currently used in Australia to develop sustainable residential neighbourhoods. This includes allotment and dwelling design, the design of streets and paths, and the location and design of urban services, open spaces and community facilities. A Performance Based Approach is used. Students will also gain an insight into the land development process. The three assessment items in this course enable students to develop, practice and demonstrate their knowledge of sustainable residential design principles, and their ability to apply those principles.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. undertake a site analysis at the site, precinct and neighbourhood scales;
  2. conduct a sustainability audit of an existing residential site;
  3. evaluate, select and synthesise appropriate performance based design principles by creating and reporting on a master plan for a new residential neighbourhood using appropriate written and graphical skills;
  4. evaluate, select and synthesise appropriate performance based design principles by creating and reporting on a subdivision plan for a new residential precinct using appropriate written and graphical skills;
  5. reflect on the design and communication processes during the completion of assignments, both individual and team based;

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Overview of the residential design and development process 5.00
2. Site analysis 20.00
3. Sustainable building design 10.00
4. Sustainable land use and lot design 20.00
5. Sustainable movement networks 15.00
6. Open space 5.00
7. Sustainable urban engineering services 5.00
8. Sustainable community facilities 5.00
9. Commercial and employment facilities 5.00
10. Creating a sustainable site design 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Critique (written) No 20 1,2,5
Assignments Practical Tech and/or scntific artefact No 35 1,5
Assignments Design Design Yes 45 3,4,5
Date printed 10 February 2023