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Houses & Buildings - ARCHITECTResponding to the Vernacular? Secondary Australian Curriculum General Capability: Critical and creative thinking Australian Curriculum General Capability: Numeracy Australian Curriculum Cross Curriculum Priorities: Sustainability Priority
1. You are to read the following article from The Conversation 17 June 2014: Sublime design: the Queenslander 2. Draw up a table with two columns. In the first column, under Queenslander use the headings: Veranda and roof; Windows and doors; Stumps; Building materials; and, Decorative features. List all the characteristics of the Queenslander in this column and how this particular design suits the Queensland climate. Compare with a partner. 3. In the second column, describe your home, under the same headings. List all the characteristics of your home in this column and how this particular design suits the climate (or not). 4. Can you estimate the additional cost of converting your home to suit the climate? 5. Design a home that is suited to your climate. What is essential? Include at least 3 sustainability aspects in your new home. 6. Discuss as a class the designs and their suitability to the climate. Are these designs as good as the Queenslander?
A multigenerational home: a new design Secondary Australian Curriculum General Capability: Critical and creative thinking Australian Curriculum General Capability: Numeracy Australian Curriculum Cross Curriculum Priorities: Sustainability Priority
1. Read this article from Better Homes and Gardens
2. In pairs, you are to design a multigenerational home for a family consisting of:
3. The design is take into account the negatives stated in the article and eliminate these negatives as much as possible. You are also to add as many sustainable features as possible including solar paneling and water tanks. 4. Share your design with the class.
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