ABB211 Architecture Design 3
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| Unit code: | ABB211 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| Equivalent(s): | DAB201 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $5,436 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABB211 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | ABB101 or DAB101 or ABD101 |
| Equivalent: | DAB201 |
Overview
This unit introduces you to architectural design through residential projects at the scale of the house and small multi-residential development. Building on foundational design learning from first year, you will explore architectural principles, processes, and problem-solving approaches through precedent research and iterative design work.
You will investigate the relationships between dwellings, their inhabitants, and the surrounding landscape, and develop coherent design responses to problems of moderate complexity. The unit emphasises clear communication of architectural ideas through drawings, physical models, and presentations, preparing you for more advanced architectural design studios.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify, analyse, and discuss architectural principles and concepts through the research and examination of architectural precedents.
- Use analytical, critical and creative thinking to perceive, articulate and apply a coherent design process to the resolution of a range of architectural design problems.
- Represent and communicate architectural ideas, principles, and outcomes in a logically consistent and articulate manner.
Content
Topics covered in this unit include:
- architectural precedent analysis
- problem solving and design methodology
- context and site
- ergonomics and inhabitation
- materiality
- inside-outside spaces
- experiments in living
- public and private spaces
- building-landscape relationships.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn through project-based design work in a studio setting. You will develop design ideas through physical model-making and manual sketching, using these techniques to test and refine conceptual approaches. Studio learning is supported by lectures, group workshops, and regular desk critiques, where you will receive feedback on your work as it develops.
You will also learn through collaboration, taking part in interactive studio exercises and group critiques. At key points in the semester, you will present your work to peers and staff, explaining your design ideas and the decisions behind them, in ways that reflect current architectural practice.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
- tutors will offer in-class formative feedback during the semester at key times to assist students in the development of their design projects
- criteria referenced assessment sheets
- Canvas general comments to cohort group
- collaborative peer feedback.
Assessment
Overview
You will engage with two project-based assessment tasks that involve the design of a small scale residential building and a small townhouse.
The first project focuses on developing and testing architectural principles through a tightly scoped residential problem, while the second project extends these principles into a more complex, medium-density housing context.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Small Scale Residential Project
In Project One, you will design a small scale residential project based on principles drawn from research and analysis of architectural precedent/s
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Medium Density Housing Project
In Project Two, you will extend your understanding of principles for residential architecture, based on research and precedent analysis, to inform the design of medium density housing project.
The submission of A3 sheets for this assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no prescribed texts for ABB211. A list of recommended and required readings will be advised in class at the beginning of the semester and available on the Canvas unit site.
You will need equipment for drawing, modelling and presenting your work.
Resource Materials
Other
Drawing, model-making and presenting materials, equipment and software as necessary to complete and present your project work.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Risk assessment may be undertaken for activities during semester where required
Students will use the J Block workshop and will need to complete the required localised inductions to access this space.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB05 Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills in architecture.
Relates to: Small Scale Residential Project, Medium Density Housing Project - Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative architectural solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
Relates to: Small Scale Residential Project, Medium Density Housing Project - Communicate architectural knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Small Scale Residential Project, Medium Density Housing Project - Plan, develop and complete architectural research and projects.
Relates to: Small Scale Residential Project, Medium Density Housing Project