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Technology for Tropical Architecture - BENV2712
FBE

 
Faculty: Built Environment
 
 
School:  Architecture Program
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 48 units of credit
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course provides an opportunity to study tropical architecture in context. It includes a 5 day trip to Darwin, Northern Territory. Those undertaking this elective will develop an understanding of influences on tropical architectural practice including: climatic, cultural, environmental and sustainability issues. There will also be an opportunity to study historical contemporary tropical architecture.

This is a student funded elective which means students pay for their own airfare, accommodation and living expenses. It is open to all students interested in tropical architecture.

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