Courses

MULTI-UNIT HOUSING PACKAGE MUH0546: 5 FORMAL CE HOURS - $249.00 incl GST

  • Presented by: Ballinger, Crestani, Farren, Fox and King
  • CPE/CPD Credits: 5 Hours - FORMAL

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

Architecture

This package of five courses focused on the current key issues associated with the design of multi-unit housing. Please see the individual Course Details for more information about each course unit.

Note: When you purchase this package, the first course (Kim Crestani)will be provided automatically, and Access Keys for the subsequent 4 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 five courses: Provides 5 Hours of Formal CE

Kim Crestani: SEPP:65 Design Quality of Residential Flat Development KC0505

Learning outcomes:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the ten apartment design principles of SEPP 65.
  • Gain insight into the purpose and workings of SEPP 65 panels.
  • Understand the factors which contribute to successful apartment design.
  • Gain insight into the roles of architects, developers, councilors and others in the design, approval and construction of apartment buildings.

Professor John Ballinger: NatHERS Energy rating of Multi-unit housing JB0525

Learning outcomes:

  • Learn about data entry to the NatHERS Software tool and the use of the ‘neighbour’ element in your data for multi-unit housing
  • Be familiar with the development of simulations of multi-unit dwellings and the associated problems
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of the rating system which quantifies thermal comfort in order to ensure an environment which is suitable for the occupation, function and environmental parameters of a multi-unit development
  • Have a clear view of the various factors which effect the energy rating of multi-unit residential housing

Steve King: Natural Ventilation in Dwellings SK0534

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the principles necessary to design for effective natural ventilation in small scale dwellings and larger scale apartment buildings.
  • Be aware of some misconceptions that exist in the architectural and planning professions in relation to natural ventilation.
  • Be able to better address issues of energy efficiency in architectural design through the implementation of the passive principles of natural ventilation.

Jon Farren: Recent changes to the BCA affecting Sound Insulation JF0536

Learning Objectives:

  • Clearly understand the sound insulation requirements of the Building Codes of Australia, including any shortcomings of the codes and sound insulation issues not covered in the codes.
  • Know where to find information on those sound insulation issues which are not covered by the BCA.
  • Know when to consult an acoustic specialist and know which stages of the project they are likely to be involved in.
  • Understand how to approach the selection of construction materials to provide the appropriate sound insulation for a variety of circumstances.
  • Know which areas of buildings are particularly important in terms of sound insulation.

Michael Fox : Access, Equity and Design MF0533

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand ‘access’ as a process linking all forms of information and communications, all types of transportation and access to and within existing new private and public built environments.
  • Be more familiar with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
  • Be more familiar with access standards, in particular AS1428 Parts 1-4
  • Understand BCA requirements regarding design for access, both performance based and deemed to satisfy provisions
  • Become familiar with the liability of architects in relation to access, equity and design.