Design the built environment: applying design principles
Unit summary
Students will understand why a range of structures are designed in the way that they are and apply this understanding to the design of a simple structure. In so doing, students will be introduced to the range of jobs roles available to those involved in the design of the built environment.
Unit details
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05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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05.2
Building and Construction
Task-based controlled assessment
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1 Know the factors that affect design and how designs achieve their function |
1 The factors that affect design
a identify the main factors that influence the way buildings and structures are designed:
i topography
• levels and natural contours of land
• existing waterways, lakes and ponds
• existing vegetation and trees
ii ground conditions and ground movement
iii area and shape of available land
iv access to land
v availability of services
vi weather conditions
vii community needs
viii population density
b describe how the design of buildings and other structures is affected by the need for them to:
i achieve their intended function
ii minimise environmental damage
iii address sustainability issues
iv be affordable. |
| 2 Understand the design cycle and the application of design principles to the design of a simple building or structure |
2 The design cycle and design principles
a identify the principles involved in creating realistic designs for buildings or structures:
i establish intended use of building or function of structure
ii consider alternative design solutions
iii select materials to be used
iv address buildability issues
v address sustainability issues
vi establish skills required to implement design
vii produce final design solution
b adapt designs after informed feedback from others, including the need to take buildability and sustainability into account
c produce a workable design solution for a simple structure. |
| 3 Know about career opportunities in the design of the built environment. |
3 Career opportunities in construction design
a recognise career opportunities in the design of buildings and other structures, with respect to:
i the range of available careers
ii the level of available careers
• technical
• supervisory
• professional and management
iii the nature of interactions between those who work in design
iv progression opportunities available in design. |