Courses

VARIETY PACKAGE #3 VAR0608: 4 FORMAL CE HOURS - $199.00 incl GST

  • Presented by: Fairweather, Lacoste and Stevensen, Graham and Doyle
  • CPE/CPD Credits: 4 Hours - FORMAL

Recognised by the RAIA, PIA & BDA and Listed by the NSW ARB & TCC Picture

This package of four courses provides a mix of CE addressing the current iissues, spread across the core categories of Design, Documentation and Project Management. Please see the individual Course Details for more information about each course unit.

Note: When you purchase this package, the first course (Paul Fairweather - PF0530) will be provided automatically, and Access Keys for the subsequent 3 courses will be forwarded by email within 48 hours of purchase. If you have special needs, please call eClassroom to discuss the options.

The package contains the following four courses: Provides 4 Hours of Formal CE.

Paul Fairweather presents: On edge | Off centre PF0530

Learning outcomes:

By the completion of this unit you will:

  • Have an understanding of the issue involved in coastal architectural developments.
  • Value the importance of a sensitive approach to the environment and community.
  • Understand how the careful consideration of ordering, sequencing and articulation of three-dimensional form can enhance the building site and surrounds.
  • Value the interests of the public community in private architectural developments which occupy land of important environmental significance.
  • Understand the importance of the appropriate selection of materials, products and systems in appropriately addressing contextual issues, the developer’s economic considerations and the desires of the final consumer.

Lacoste+Stevenson present: Unpredictable Solutions LS0507

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course you will:

  • Have reinforced the importance of analysis of the design brief and the aim of satisfying user intent.
  • Understand how a building concept must respond to its physical location, as well as addressing the relevant wider issues of urban context and environmental concerns.
  • Have recognized the architect’s role in the critical choice of an appropriate design solution beyond currently accepted forms.
  • Have a clearer understanding of how a design program is analysed, priorities evaluated, strategies formed and a theoretical design approach is produced.

  • Have recognized how closely material selection links with design priorities.

Peter Graham presents:An Introduction to Building Ecology PG0540

Learning outcomes:

By the completion of this unit you will:

  • Recognise the need to sustain the natural environment and the importance of architectural design in achieving a sustainable environment, both locally and globally.
  • Understand the significant influence architects have in promoting the production of environmental building resources and building processes.
  • Understand the importance of architectural design to promoting environmentally sustainable lifestyles.
  • Be able to approach design, and the selection of assembly and construction systems, from an environmental standpoint.

Jim Doyle presents: An introduction to ABIC SW-1 2002 Contract JD0510

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how to establish an appropriate procurement method and complete contractual arrangements between the owner and the builder
  • Gain an insight into the appropriate use of the ABIC SW-1 2002 Contract
  • Understand the overall layout of the contract as distinct sections, each dealing with aspects of the construction process
  • Understand the particular requirements for Housing in New South Wales
  • Reinforce the importance of providing the owner with correct and complete information to enable them to sign the document
  • Gain a deeper understanding of ‘variations to the works’ and ‘adjustment of time’ clauses within the contract