This CPD session (1 formal points) showcases current research from the University of Wellington, University of Western Australia and Deakin University will discuss a variety of issues related to sustainability and research.:
 

This presentation is equivalent to 1 hour/point of formal CPD and will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects:

2015 Competencies:

Design
1.2 Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives.
1.4 Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and objectives.
3.1 Design response integrates the objectives of brief, user intent and built purpose
4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.
4.7 Coordination and integration of appropriate environmental systems, including for thermal comfort, lighting and acoustics.

2021 Competencies:

Project Initiation and Conceptual Design:
PC 19 Be able to identify, analyse and evaluate client project requirements and objectives using qualitative and quantitative methods and, where required by the terms of engagement, to assist cost estimators in determining project feasibility/viability. 
PC 24 Be able to prepare and analyse project development options in response to a project brief – its objectives, budget, user intent and built purpose, risk and timeframes, including environmental sustainability considerations.
PC 33 Be able to investigate, coordinate and integrate sustainable environmental systems – including water, thermal, lighting and acoustics – in response to consultants’ advice.

Detailed Design and Construction Documentation:
PC 39 Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
PC 45 Be able to nominate and integrate quality and performance standards with regard to selected materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems, considering the impact on Country and the environment, and the whole life carbon impact of the project. This includes integrating life cycle assessments and other expertise and advice from consultants. 

At the end of this session participants should be able to:
• Evaluate comfort and its limitations reflected by standards, certifications, and building codes
• Explore how comfort models can inform building design 
• Determine the impact of residential building design and planning densities on pollution of aquatic ecosystems.
• List current and future environmental trends in the residential housing market.
• Describe typologies of Adaptive Facades and their differences 

Member: $49
Non-Member: $74
Student: $19 

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