Course coordinator
Dr Kristina Knox
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Architecture, Design and Planning School
An introduction to building material properties (timber, concrete, masonry and steel), structural principles, construction elements and technical documentation. Students examine construction materials and structural principles in workshop activities that also develop digital skills for representing, analysing and documenting architectural designs for simple small-scale projects.
BLDG1220 is one of five technology courses offered in the Bachelor of Architectural Design that takes students progressively through technical knowledge required for architectural practice. Theoretical understanding is augmented by learning activities focused on developing capacity to integrate technical thinking with design.
BLDG1220ﾠintroduces students to the material properties of timber, concrete, masonry and steel, and the use and technical communication of those materials as construction elements. BLDG1220ﾠalsoﾠdevelops knowledge and skills in timber design for simple small-scaleﾠprojects including the properties of wood products and the principles of framed timber structures. BLDG1220 delivers knowledge about structures, construction and materials in lectures. This knowledge is applied in individual assignments developed with tutorial assistance in the studio or online.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are assumed to have Year 12 English and an elementary understanding of algebra and trigonometry. Visual communication skills gained from the study of art, graphics or other design-based subjects may be of benefit but are not assumed knowledge.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ARCH1160
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ARCH1100 and ARCH1140
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
ARCH1201 and ARCH1240
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ARCH1220
Restrictions
Admission to the Bachelor of Architectural Design or Bachelor of Design. Study abroad students must seek Head of School's permission to enrol.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Kristina Knox
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to material properties, structural principles, construction elements and technical documentation for simple, small-scale architectural projects.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe the properties of timber, concrete, masonry and steel and their uses in construction.
LO2.
Explain the basic principles of structural mechanics.
LO3.
Prepare a set of technical drawings, diagrams and accurate scale model that describes the timber framed building compliant with Australian Standard domestic timber framing code.
LO4.
Ability to work independently across different media, and to source analyse and apply technical information.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Assessment 1: Workbook - Materials & Construction details | 10% |
20/08/2024 1:00 pm
Hardcopy Submission: in class Digital Submission: Via Blackboard |
| Examination, Quiz |
Quiz: Construction materials and Structure properties
|
30% IVA |
8/10/2024 11:00 am
In-class quiz |
| Portfolio, Product/ Design |
Assignment 2: Timber frame documentation
|
60% Hurdle |
22/10/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard Hardcopy Submission: in class |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Assessment 1: Workbook - Materials & Construction details
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
20/08/2024 1:00 pm
Hardcopy Submission: in class
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
In this assignment, students will observe, measure and draw different types of structures. Students will also propose a building design for their final timber frame structure design and discuss it in the class. Students can use their architecture studio design for the timber frame structure for this task, otherwise, they will be offered an alternative design.
Assessment Rationale:
This workbook aims to establish a pattern of note taking and recording construction details. At a minimum, the contents should include the documentation of three buildings or structures with accurate, annotated measured drawings. The drawing task will be described in separate hand-outs.
The tasks include:
- Free hand drawing set that describes a small steel structure, or part of a larger steel structure
- Free hand drawing set that describes a small masonry structure, or part of a larger masonry structure
- Free hand drawing set that describes a small concrete structure, or part of a larger concrete structure
Assessment task to be completed without use of AI and/or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Quiz: Construction materials and Structure properties
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Quiz
- Weight
- 30% IVA
- Due date
8/10/2024 11:00 am
In-class quiz
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
For this assessment task, students must compete a short answer multiple choice quiz in person in class. This exam includes information provided during the lectures. The quiz will test students' knowledge of building materials (steel, concrete, masonry and timber), construction techniques, and principles of building structures, based on lectures from week 1 to week 10 and selected texts.
Assessment task to be completed without use of AI and/or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | Two sheets of typed notes, double sided, are permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Assignment 2: Timber frame documentation
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Portfolio, Product/ Design
- Weight
- 60% Hurdle
- Due date
22/10/2024 1:00 pm
Digital Submission: Via Blackboard
Hardcopy Submission: in class
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Assessment Rationale:
In this assignment, students will measure and represent through a set of technical drawings and a physical model the a timber framed structure. In doing so, they will learn and apply technical drawing techniques and the physical properties of timber structures in accordance with AS 1684 Residential Timber Framed Construction Australian Standard.
Assessment task to be completed without use of AI an/or MT: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied to receive a specific grade in the course. 'Assignment 1: Timber frame documentation' assessment item is designated as a Hurdle in this course. This means a minimum achievement of 50% (a grade of 4) is required for this assessment item in order to pass the course. Meeting the hurdle requirement for a course does not guarantee a passing grade for the course and in order to pass this course, students also need to achieve a minimum grade of 4 overall.Submission guidelines
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning uses Blackboard and Turnitin for assessment submission. Turnitin is accessed through the course Blackboard site. Turnitin also checks for plagiarism or instances where the original work of others is not appropriately acknowledged.
Students are advised to commence assignment uploads with sufficient amount of time (consider possible technical problems with computers, internet speed, etc). After successfully submitting an assignment through Turnitin, a ‘Submission Complete!’ screen will be displayed. It is the student’s responsibility to check assignment preview and confirm successful submission. If the ‘Submission Complete!’ screen isn’t displayed, the student should regard the submission as unsuccessful. Students should download a copy of the digital receipt as proof they have submitted the assignment. Students who are experiencing upload issues must advise the Course Coordinator immediately by email and should include screenshots and a copy of the assessment for submission.
To meet professional accreditation, public engagement and quality assurance obligations, digital copies of all course assessment items must be submitted in addition to any hard copy submission requirements specified in individual Course / Studio Outlines. Any physical models should be photographed and a minimum of two photographs describing the complete and full model must be included in the digital submission.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If a student wishes to apply for an extension, they must apply online on or before the assignment due date. When possible, it is suggested that requests are submitted 2 business days prior to the submission due date for the assignment to allow processing time. Students with outstanding applications for extensions are advised to submit their assessment by the original due date, irrespective of whether the work is complete, so that what has been done can be graded.
Late submission
The late penalty for this assessment item will be calculated as follows:
First 1-hour block - initial 1 hour grace period no penalty.
Second 1-hour block - An penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted
Third 1-hour block - An additional penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be deducted. (adding up to a total penalty of 20% of the maximum possible mark)
Any submissions received after three hours will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each one-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Identity verified assessment with a hurdle (IVAH)
To meet assessment validity and integrity obligations, this course includes at least one piece of individual Identity Verified Assessment with a Hurdle (IVAH) that is unambiguously completed by that student, and in which a minimum level of achievement is reached. IVAH assessment item(s) contribute at least 30% towards the final grade. Examples of IVAH items include any activity in which a student’s individual performance is directly monitored, such as performances, fieldwork, oral assessment (including design critiques), design studio project work and invigilated exams. In order to pass this course students must achieve a minimum grade for the IVAH designated assessment item(s) as stated in the Assessment Task Description in the ECP.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Attendance
Students must regularly present and discuss their work with staff over the course of scheduled course learning activities including lectures, structured studio activities, workshops, individual and group consultations, presentations and critiques. Students are expected to participate in at least 80% of scheduled course activities in which the progress of their work is intended to be monitored and reviewed. If participation in such activities falls below 80% students may be requested to submit process work. If a student is not able to provide evidence of authorship to the satisfaction of the course coordinator, or if their participation falls below 50%, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Students need to budget for model making materials (balsa and card). Materials are available from workshop at designated times.
A Blackboard site will be available for this course. Course announcements, important information, course notes, project details and other information is posted on the Blackboard site.
Students will have access to workshop facilities once safety inductions are completed (for the workshop and for specific machinery). Students are required to wear steel capped safety shoes to AS2210 when working in the Zelman Cowen workshop. Enclosed shoes are required when working in the Co-Lab. Other personal protective equipment is available for loan from the workshop.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Lecture |
Lectures Week 1 -Course Introduction : Course structure & assessment tasks. Intro to building structures 1 Week 2 - Concrete : Concrete material properties & construction: Structures 2 Week 3 - Masonry : Masonry material properties & construction: Structures 3 Week 4 - Steel : Steel material properties construction Week 5 - Timber properties & Roof form : Timber properties, roof forms & drawings Week 6 - Timber Roof Framing Week 7 - Timber Wall Framing Week 8 - Timber Floor Framing Week 9 - Bracing timber frames : bracing and tie-down Week 10 - QUIZ Week 11 - Tie down + Engineered timber systems : Tie Down revision + engineered timbers Week 12 - Final Review and Tutorials Week 13 - No lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
Tutorials Week 1 - Introducing the assignment Week 2 - Concrete in construction : Drawing concrete structures Week 3 - Masonry structures : Drawing masonry construction Week 4 - Steel structures : Drawing steel structures Week 5 - Assignment Floor plans : Floor plans @ 1:50 on A3 sheet Week 6 - Roof plan & Floor plan : 1:50 drawings each on A3 sheets. Roof Form Card Model at 1:50 Week 7 - Roof Framing Plan : 1:50 on A3 sheet with member schedule. Balsa model of roof frame at 1:50 Week 8 - Wall framing elevations : 1:20 wall elevations on A3 sheet + schedule of members. Balsa model of wall elevations 1:50 Week 9 - Timber Floor Framing : Floor frame plan at 1:50 A3 sheets + schedule of members inc. flooring. Balsa model floor frame at 1:50 Week 10 - Troubleshooting and review Week 11 - Bracing Plan & Tie Down : Bracing Plan @ 1:50 with calculation tables. Tie Down Section at 1:50 + Schedule Week 12 - Final Review and Tutorials Week 13 - No tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.