Planning and Design
The Bachelor of Planning and Design degree offers a globally competitive, multidisciplinary curriculum that fosters a deep understanding of aesthetics, diversity, and sustainability. We prioritize ethical practice and environmental awareness, ensuring our graduates are equipped to create not only visually stunning but also socially responsible and environmentally mindful designs. This program prepares students to meet the complex challenges of the modern world and to contribute to the creation of beautiful, sustainable communities that respect our planet.
Planning and Design
Credits: 3
This course provides a solid foundation in architectural design principles. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of form, space, and order, translating complex theories into practical applications. Through a series of design exercises, students will develop their ability to manipulate light, view, apertures, and surrounding elements to create meaningful architectural spaces. Additionally, the course will delve into spatial organization, movement patterns, and the principles of proportion and scale.
Credits: 3
This subject equips students with the essential drawing and sketching techniques. A cornerstone of this course is mastering shading, a fundamental tool for adding depth, contrast, and personality to artwork. By learning to control pencil pressure, understand light, and experiment with blending, students will develop the skills to create visually impactful sketches.
Credits: 2
This subject offers a concise rundown of the array of materials students need to assess and choose from among the multitude currently available in the market. The course, titled Durable Materials, explores the evolution of materials used in architectural design over time, demonstrating our progression and current usage of these materials.
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Creating exact 2D sketches of floor plans, elevations, sections, and intricate views.
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Adding annotations to drawings with measurements, text, and symbols for enhanced understanding.
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Organizing drawings into layers to improve clarity and structure.
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Managing the process of publication, printing, and documentation.
Credits: 3
An insight into the characteristics and operations of various application layer protocols, such as HTTP, FTP, SNMP, and SMTP.
Credits: 2
This subject explores the rich tapestry of architectural history and theory. Students will embark on a journey through time, examining the evolution of constructed spaces across various cultures and eras. By delving into the intricacies of architectural styles, students will gain a deep understanding of their fundamental components, ornamental features, and the significant influences that shaped their development.
Credits: 3
The primary focus is on student education, including the technical abilities and creative procedures required to plan, design, and document residential structures. It explores both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to make your dream home a reality, from preliminary drawings to construction plans and prototype modeling.
Credits: 2
By adopting a project-based learning approach, students gain a holistic understanding of how to enhance digital images, perform background removal, fix images, and apply advanced filters. This method also equips them with the skills to select complex subjects with detailed outlines, combine multiple images with text, modify camera raw images, automate tasks, save their work as a Photoshop cloud document, and export their completed projects for use on web, mobile devices, and print. This teaching strategy thus aids students in boosting their productivity and efficiency during their learning journey.
Credits: 2
Essential Building Science offers an easy-to-understand and visually engaging overview of the basic principles of building science as it pertains to residential structures. It encourages students to adopt a holistic approach to examining buildings and to devise strategies for managing temperature and moisture, irrespective of the particularities of the design. Real-world challenges from a multitude of climate zones are illuminated through case studies and examples, providing builders, designers, and DIY enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools necessary for constructing superior new buildings and significantly enhancing existing ones.
Credits: 2
The subject of Interior Design instructs students on fundamental guidelines, including the golden ratio and the golden spiral, the ideal furniture dimensions and placements, the best height for installing lighting fixtures, and effective methods for using a mood board, complemented by useful diagrams. By understanding the rudiments of interior design, you can create a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing home, irrespective of your location or personal style.
Credits: 3
Understanding vertical challenges by students is crucial for effective management and control in high-rise building construction. Insights from numerous high-rise fire case studies contribute to learning about cognitive command. The building is divided into three primary elements: the structure, the core, and the facade, and these concepts are explained and demonstrated in an easily comprehensible way. Students manage individuals considering space, function, and fire safety. This serves as a handy guide and reference for architects or architectural students undertaking a project involving tall buildings.
Credits: 3
Students have the capability to bring architectural designs to life and develop interactive models for improved communication and collaboration. They gain expertise in using tools for rudimentary 3D modeling, illumination, and materials to produce lifelike illustrations. They exhibit their own projects through virtual tours and immersive experiences to demonstrate their design ideas.
Credits: 2
Students are studying the principles of design that aim to reduce the environmental footprint of buildings and enhance the wellness of those living or working within them. They are using a variety of tactics and factors, including the use of sustainable materials, renewable energy sources, strategic site planning, and enhancing energy conservation.
Credits: 2
At the advanced level II of interior design, a personalized approach is emphasized, highlighting the individual personalities of students. They are taught sophisticated guidelines in interior design, such as the appropriate choice of furniture, the importance of unique design, and a focus on residential areas. Software programs are used to formulate floor plans and tailor them to specific needs. Home decoration is learned in the context of space, budget, theme, and style. The selection and positioning of furniture are considered key. The atmosphere and equilibrium play a significant role in the success of interior design projects.
Credits: 3
This subject is designed to delve into captivating spaces, study their historical context and classifications, and portray them through freshly taken photographs, blueprints, and illustrations. The process of ideating fresh concepts leads to the creation of an engaging compilation of visual content that interprets the defining components of iconic architecture and their contribution to shaping public spaces. Students create a stunning compilation that emphasizes architectural strategies from the 13th to the 20th centuries that contribute to the unique spatial quality of these urban structures. The course also explores how these structures were initially intended for public use and how they continue to serve the public today.
Credits: 3
Students become familiar with the Revit interface and the basic principles and functionalities of the software. They acquire the skills to plan, document, and present a 3D BIM project at each stage of its development, which includes setting up walls, doors, windows, structural components, dimensions, and text. Additionally, they learn to produce documents, master advanced detailing, site grading, construction scheduling, material estimations, and beyond.
Credits: 2
Students acquire knowledge in designing electrical systems, understanding the fundamentals of electrical engineering, differentiating building types based on ECBC standards, mastering essential layouts for design, and implementing illumination and lighting design for buildings.
Credits: 2
Grasp the basic principles of structural mechanics, including the concepts of forces, stress, and strain. Carry out the analysis and design of fundamental structural parts like beams, columns, and foundations. Assess the durability and stability of structures under various load conditions, including gravity, wind, and seismic forces. Implement building regulations and standards to guarantee structural security and adherence. Decipher architectural and engineering illustrations to recognize structural elements and connections. Comprehend the characteristics and behaviour of construction materials, including concrete, steel, and wood.
Credits: 4
The goal of the project-based learning phase is to provide students with holistic and specific solutions to urban housing issues, preparing them for the subsequent stages where they can apply this knowledge. This encompasses choosing a location, conducting a survey, creating a project brief, designing a master plan, conceptualizing the design, and working out the details.
Credits: 3
This subject offers a comprehensive exploration of the foundational theories involved in planning and design, serving as a fundamental understanding of urban design and as a macro-scale analysis in architectural design. Class activities will include lectures, discussions, and presentations on diverse urban scales. Topics covered include the characterization of cities, city evolution, land use planning, transportation planning, urban design terms, definitions, and methodologies for shaping and understanding urban form. These will be based on both theoretical and empirical evidence, with references drawn from seminal texts such as those by Lynch, Jacobs, Le Cor busier, and others.
Credits: 2
This subject is designed to provide students an all-encompassing grasp of landscape design. It encompasses topics on merging landscape and architecture, analysis of architectural sites, viewing landscapes as building extensions, selection of landscape materials, and details of landscape design in an architectural setting.
Credits: 2
The main objective of this subject is to conserve ancient and historical structures using suitable materials and techniques. Depending on their historical, artistic, or cultural significance (such as tradition, religion, or societal factors), constructed spaces and executed architectural ideas may be considered as an invaluable global heritage that cannot be replaced.
Credits: 4
This subject will mentor students of architecture in the creation of sustainable designs that center on the development and construction of temporary structures, as well as the modification of existing spaces, to react to unexpected crises and catastrophes. It serves a significant role in offering urgent housing, crucial services, and a feeling of regularity for impacted communities. The subject emphasizes the importance of safety in terms of life, accessibility, environment, and earthquake resistance.
Credits: 2
Students are trained on how to create a document for the construction industry's tendering process, which includes details about materials, parts, labor, and costs. They also learn about the specific terms and conditions of a construction or repair contract, and how to itemize all tasks to allow a contractor to accurately price the project they're bidding on. The measurements for these quantities can be in terms of number, area, volume, weight, time, or occasionally non-measurable rates for certain tasks. This is a project-based learning practice where the quantities are determined from the owner-provided drawings.
Credits: 2
This subject outlines the methodologies and strategies involved in overseeing engineering and construction projects from the initial concept stage, through the design and building phases, until the final completion. The subject places a particular focus on the project management aspects during the early phases of a project's life cycle, as this is the time when the potential to impact the project's quality, cost, and timing is at its greatest.
Credits: 2
This subject provides a structured and comprehensible approach to designing a research project. It is divided into eight practical steps: formulating a research question, addressing ethical considerations, conducting a literature review, choosing a research design, selecting a sample, collecting and analyzing data, and writing a research report. The subject offers a wide perspective on research, specifically focusing on the areas of architecture and project management.
Credit: 1
Students will learn about the governance of construction law in Cambodia as outlined by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction. They will also delve into fundamental ethical theories, examining their relevance to architecture, and explore various methods to discern ethical aspects in architectural work.
Credits: 16
An architectural graduate thesis is an exploratory journey where students dive deep into a unique topic that ignites their passion. It is an invaluable learning resource that showcases a student's capabilities, regardless of the specific architectural theme they choose, such as design, technology, sustainability, or community. This personal academic endeavor, driven by a student's individual perspective, allows them to address real-world challenges. Through the fusion of their accumulated knowledge, they can innovate and craft creative solutions to real-world problems.