School Of Built EnvironmentResidential BuildingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301226.1
Discipline: BUILDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
BG101A Building 1
700070 Building 1 (WSTC)
300706 Building 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students in the following courses cannot enrol in this unit:
2786 Bachelor of Business (current course)
2788 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (current course)
2739 Bachelor of Business and Commerce (continuing course)
2740 Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (continuing course)
2753 Bachelor of Business and Commerce (continuing course)
2754 Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership) (continuing course)
2787 Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership) (current course)
About this Unit
This unit provides students with an overview of regulations and construction techniques with an emphasis on low-rise residential buildings in the Australian context. It covers general process, building regulations, environmental issues, surveying techniques, structural elements (footings, framing and bracing), envelope, services, fit-out and finishes.