ehsan.sharifi@adelaide.edu.au
Room 468, Level 4, Barr Smith South, School of Architecture and Built Environment
Tel: 08 8313 0317

Ehsan will be joined by a team of architects, landscape architects, civil and structural engineers, and project managers to deliver Construction II.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Recognise different types of structural systems and materials used in architecture and landscape construction (deep discipline knowledge).
2. Apply knowledge of contemporary architecture and landscape construction (disciplinary knowledge).
3. Demonstrate application of structures and service systems integration in the preparation of construction drawings/documentation (interdisciplinary knowledge - teamwork - professional communication skills).
4. Demonstrate critical design thinking through consideration of assembly and the process of construction in a design for a mixed-use building and landscape (critical thinking - self-awareness and emotional intelligence).
5. Apply CAD software to prepare construction drawings/documentation according to professional conventions (career readiness).
6. Apply knowledge of National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Building Code in architectural design (career and leadership readiness - intercultural and ethical competency - self-awareness and emotional intelligence).

Course Textbooks

Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings (3rd Edition)
Stephen Emmitt; Christopher A. Gorse
Publisher: Wiley, 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-25549-0
The book is available as an e-book from UofA Library: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/adelaide/detail.action?docID=1662690

Site engineering for landscape architects
Steven Strom, Kurt Nathan, Jake Woland. (6th ed.). Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2013
ISBN: 1-118-41909-X
The book is available as an e-book from UofA Library. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/adelaide/detail.action?docID=1115640

Construction for Landscape Architecture
Robert Holden and Jamie Liversedge
Publisher: Laurence King, 2011
ISBN: 9781856697088, 1856697088
The book is available as an e-book at: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/adelaide/detail.action?docID=1876100

Designing Interior Architecture: Concept, Typology, Material, Construction
Sylvia Leydecker (eds)
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2013
ISBN: 9783034615808
The book is available as an e-book from UofA Library: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/adelaide/detail.action?docID=1075527

Construction Project Management (6th edition)
Keoki Sears, Glenn Sears, Richard Clough, Jerard ROunds, Robert Segner 
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2015
ISBN: 9781118745250
The book is available as an e-book from UofA Library: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/adelaide/detail.action?docID=1895571

Academic Support:
Consult “The Writing Centre” for on-line resources re: essay writing guides, study guides, referencing. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/. Face-to-Face writing support is also available from Hub Central, Level 3. The Writing Centre provides academic learning and language support and resources for local, international, undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students enrolled at the University of Adelaide.

The Writing Centre offers practical advice and strategies for students to master reading, writing, note-taking, and referencing techniques for success at university. Please note, the drop-in service is not an editing or grammar checking service but theCentre can help you develop your written English.

No appointment is necessary. For greater assistance, please bring your course guide, assignment question, comments from your lecturers/tutors, and drafts of your writing.

Speaker Series
The School has a fortnightly lecture series where respected practitioners and academics from the field  deliver a public lecture on contemporary practice in architecture and  landscape architecture. In order to expand your knowledge of  contemporary directions in design it is recommended that you attend  these sessions. The exact detail of dates and speakers is available from the School website and the Front Office.

All course information including references, required texts, copies of assignments handouts and provisional marks will be available on MyUni. The discussion board on myuni can be used to communicate with other students and staff in relation to questions and issue that arise within the course.

University Email:
The school uses the University email system to get in touch with the students. So it is imperative that you check your email regularly and keep up to date with any new announcements.

Noticeboard / Handbook:
General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard which can be accessed at https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-student-architecture/current-student. Students can also access a copy of the Student Handbook available on the School's website.

MyUni / Canvas
In addition to the above resources, further assignment resources are  available on MyUni / Canvas. These may include further reading material  for the lectures and studios, reading material that will assist with the preparation of assignments and appropriate links to assist students  with academic writing including essay writing as required. MyUni / Canvas is an essential online tool which will be used to communicate  information regarding the course including details of assignments and  interim grades. There are many other learning resources and assessment  pieces that rely on the MyUni system for delivery.

Therefore it is  recommended that you familiarise yourself with the various functions of  MyUni and employ it to its fullest extent. https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au

Lecture Recording
In certain cases the recording of the lectures is made available in  electronic format for students to listen through on their own time and  make notes, and is provided through Canvas. However, this service may not include guest lectures. Furthermore, where the presentation content  is subject to copyright or the guest speaker is uncomfortable with the  recording of the content, the lecture recording will not be made  available online. So students should not rely solely on this mode of  learning and arrange to attend or get lecture content from peers.

The schedule of teaching and learning modes can be viewed on Course Planner.
Full details of individual lectures, required reading material and preparation for specific classes will be available on MyUni.

Week1)    Introduction to CON II - REVIT intro 
Week2)    Grading and WSD - REVIT Essential - Quiz
Week3)    REVIT Designer - Certificate

REVIT assignments due

Week5)    Designing for Construction - Quiz
Week5)    Structural Systems - Quiz
Week6)    Planning documentation tuning 

Assignment 2 due @A3

Week7)    Working Drawing Standards - Quiz
Week8)    Detailing-part A - Quiz
Week9)    Detailing-part B - Quiz
Week10)  Landscape construction Retaining Plants and Deck Quiz
Week11)  NCC and Compliance - Quiz 
Week12)  Interior detailing and services - Quiz

Week13)  Assignment 3 due @A1 (Arch) / @A3 (ConMgnt

The University expects full-time students (ie. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote at least 48 hours per week to their studies. Accordingly, students undertaking this 3 unit course are expected to devote 12 hours per week to contact activities and self-guided studies.

Based on this framework here are some figures that might assist workload management:

Total workload hours: 12 Hrs per week x 13 weeks = 156 Hrs
Total contact hours: 3 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 36 Hrs
Total self-guided study: 156 Hrs – 36 Hrs = 120 Hrs

These 120 hours should be used towards preparation of weekly tasks and for completion of the various assignments associated with the course, including development of various skills required to complete the same. Please organise your time wisely.

Full details of the learning activities will be available on MyUni/Canvas in O'Week.

Schedule for Construction II

Week	Staff	Lecture	Workshop/Tutorial	Submission
1	ES, WW, RN	Introduction to Con II	REVIT intro
2	ES, WW, RN	Designing for Construction	Orientation, form, and function
3	ES	REVIT Essential module	REVIT Designer module	REVIT E&D certificate - CAD assignment due
4	ES, WW, RN	Soil and Foundation	Foundation design and site grading
5	ES, WW, RN, AV	Structural Systems	Structural design
6	ES	Grand Design	Planning documentation
				Assignment 2 due
7	ES, JG, RR, WW, RN	Working Drawing Standards	Learning from precedents
8	ES, JG, RR, WW, RN	Detailing-part A	Floor and roof details
9	ES, JG, RR, WW, RN	Detailing-part B	Wall and cladding details
10	ES, JG, RR, WW, RN	landscape Detailing	Landscape details
11	ES, JG, RR, WW, RN	NCC and compliance	Compliance notes
12	ES, JG, RR, WW, RN	AU construction Standards	Internal elevations and materials schedule
13				Assignment 3 due

Specific course requirements will be available on MyUni in O'Week.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Please respect the facilities throughout the University.

In the School of Architecture and Built Environment students are required to fabricate models, projects and other hands-on creative activities. Of course, you will make a mess in the process! No problem! Please clean up after yourself. If the materials are recyclable and you don't want to reuse them yourself, put them in the recycling bins. Don't leave paper/cardboard/offcuts on the floor or table, put them in the bin. Don't leave broken blades etc. on tables, put them in a sharps bin. Don't leave work (models, drawings etc) in a space (tutorial room, computer lab, studio) and expect to find it when you come back. The facilities are shared. The School recommends that you store your work in a locker available from ASA or in Hub Central.

The tables in the learning and teaching spaces (tutorial rooms, computer labs, studios) are NOT cutting mats. Would you use an exacto knife or a scalpel to cut model making materials directly on your dining table at home? No? Don't do it at the University. Use a cutting mat. If you don't have one, buy one. All students should have a cutting mat in their Equipment Kit. You are expected to bring this with you if you are model-making, using glue etc.

Students are permitted to bring food and drink into the learning and teaching spaces. Please respect your peers. When you have finished your bottle of water, coffee cup, bubble tea, Coke, juice, Boost, Red Bull etc. etc. put it in the bin. Don't leave your takeaway meal festering on a table cultivating mould. Put it in the bin.

The importance of hygiene and cleanliness is amplified during COVID 19. Respect your peers. Respect your facilities. Please clean up after yourself at all times. This is your responsibility.

Task/Assignment No. & Name	Due Date	Weight	Type	Learning Outcomes
REVIT assignment 1	Week 3	10%	summative	3, 5, 6
Assignment 2(group) - planning drawings, structure and model	Week 6	30%	summative	1-5
Assignment 3 - working drawings, details and compliance	Week 13	40%	summative	1-6
Weekly quizzes	every Monday 8pm	20%	summative	1-6

Some students are enrolled in different Program pathways due to mid-year entry or otherwise. This may lead to a clash of due dates for assignments. If you have any concerns about the due dates, or conflicts arising with those of other courses, these concerns must be communicated to the course coordinator by Monday of Week 2.

All lectures and tutorials are being recorded and available to all students on ECHO360. 

All assignments are modified with a flexible mode of delivery to suit all students in and off-campus.

For assignments submitted in tutorials it is a requirement that students pin up and present their work. Feedback will be verbal feedback in the tutorial session. Students are advised to ask one of their peers to make notes of the feedback for later reference.

Marking & Feedback (General)

• Final results for the course will only be available through Access Adelaide and students should not contact the course coordinator or the tutors for the same.
• Feedback for in-class submissions will only be available during the tutorial as oral critique in the style of studio wall-crits. Students should arrange with peers to make notes for reference.

CAD-REVIT assignment 1:
Students are to go to https://academy.archistar.ai/loginLinks to an external site. and register a free account with their University of Adelaide email (this will give you free access to all the contents).
Find the link "do you have a free membership through your University, Company or School" click on the link and continue to register for free.
Go to
Complete the and courses.
You can download project files and watch the tutorials or if you are confident about your AUTODESK REVIT skills go straight to the .
Take , then download the completion certificate PDF file (should be above 80% to pass) and submit it to MyUni.


Assignment 2:
Early documentation drawings, structure and model
This is a group (max 3) submission but can be done individually if desired
(individual submissions of students who are remote/isolated do not require the physical model).
Layout: approximately 12x A3 landscape + physical model
Concept drawings of a mixed-use building including schematic site, floor plans and section will be provided to all students at the beginning of CON II.
These can be accessed in the Concept drawings module
We will use the rules provided in Building parameters for CON II to develop the provided concept drawings into early documentation and then later to full working drawings.
Assignment requirements:
Drawings (early documentation stage):
- Site plan (1:200) including contours, ground floor level, simplified floor/roof plan, driveway, existing trees, eave/balcony lines overs, North point, scale bar and basic dimensions (building volume, distance to boundaries and site dimensions)
- Basement, Ground and First floor plans (1:100) with a clear indication of wall types (i.e. masonry/studwork), structural grids, room tags, floor levels, indicative floor finishes including hatches where appropriate (i.e. decks, tiled rooms), plumbing fixtures (i.e. sinks, baths, showers, toilets - do not design the kitchen! just show basic layout and where fixtures are), window and door locations and approx. sizes, eave/balcony lines over, structural columns, section markers, North point, scale bar and basic dimensions (two layers)
- Basic roof plan (1:100) including roof forms, pitch and direction of fall, roof materials, grid, North point and scale bar
- 2x sections (1:100) including floor levels, a clear indication of structure type for each floor plane and roof profile, ceiling lines, structural grid (taken in two different directions through a salient part of the building)
- 4x elevations (1:100) including floor levels, window/door opening locations, an indication of material types (stone, brick, timber cladding and etc.).
Note: in architectural building, Sections are significantly more important than elevations. It is strongly recommended to produce your sections first and then generate elevations.
- Basement slab plan (1:100) including slab extent, slab level, edge and internal footing locations, set downs, dashed wall lines above, structural grids, basic dimensions (to grid ok) , North point and scale bar
- Ground slab plan (1:100) including slab extent, any supporting wall/ beam locations below, set downs (if any), structural grids, basic dimensions (to grid ok), balcony framing if lightweight, North point and scale bar
- First floor framing plan (1:100) including columns/posts, load-bearing walls/studwork, beam and joist layout indication of what type each member is (i.e. material, profile, approx. size - does not need to be 100% correct! e.g. SHS100/5), structural grids, basic dimensions (to grid ok), any balcony framing, masonry walls extending from lower levels, bracing, North point and scale bar
- Roof framing plan (1:100) including columns/posts, load-bearing walls/studwork, beam, rafter, truss, lintel, purlins layout. indication of what type each member is (i.e. material, profile, approx. size), structural grids, basic dimensions (to grid ok), balcony framing, masonry walls extending from lower levels, North point and scale bar
- Note at this point it is not expected that you are accurate on sizing of structural components, but you should demonstrate a good understanding of what the structure is in any given part of your building and how the loads transfer down to the ground footings. You should demonstrate a clear understanding of what direction each member is spanning, what that element is called and the material/ profile it is constructed of. Likewise, you do not need to know exactly how these components are connected, but should be starting to form a sense of how they will eventually.
Format: PDF printout + REVIT file

Structural model (1:50):
The structural model should have a realistic foundation, beams, columns and bracing but not non-structural elements such as non-load bearing walls, windows and doors.
No interior/external wall/roof is needed (just the load-bearing structural elements and footing).
Materials in use: Cardboard + Straw!
Assessment criteria for the structural model:
The structure should be able to hold the load of 10kg without collapsing for 30 seconds - will be tested by a 10kg water container on top of the structure during the tutorial session.
Structures that pass the load test will be graded based on: (1) quality of built and (2) being lightweight (grade A: 200-300g; grade B:300-500g; grade C: 500-700g; Grade D over 700g)
Include two photos of your structure on the cover page and/or the end of the assignment 1 submission.
Remote students will make the model at home and prepare a 10kg weight (can be a bag of rice, 10-litre water container). Their models will be tested in front of the screen during their zoom session.


Assignment 3
(for Architecture and Engineering)
Working drawings and details
This is an individual submission.
This is a hurdle assignment - you need to get a passing grade (min 20 points) in this assignment to pass CON II.
Layout: A1 Landscape
Building parameters for CON II
No more than 50% of each fadade can be covered by a single material (each facade needs to include at least two different materials).
The drawings and details for Assignment 3 are to be produced by the students based on their Assignment 2 drawings during tutorials W7-W12.

Assignment requirements:
Working drawings:
- Site plan (1:100) including contours, ground floor level, floor/roof plan, driveway, landscape materials, proposed trees, eave/balcony lines overs, North point, scale bar and basic dimensions (two layers)
- Basement, Ground and First Floor plans (1:50) with a clear indication of wall types (i.e. masonry/ studwork), structural grids, room tags, floor levels, floor finishes including hatches where appropriate (i.e. decks, tiled rooms), plumbing fixtures (i.e. sinks, baths, showers, toilets), main cabinet locations for kitchen, bathroom vanities, window and door locations, opening type, and sizes, eave/balcony lines over, structural columns, section markers, North point, scale bar and basic dimensions (two-three layers in each side)
- Roof plan (1:50) including roof forms, pitch and direction of fall, eave and or box gutter locations, downpipes, roof materials, grid, near-building landscape/water storage/features, North point and scale bar
- All floor plans should include provision for services and finishing materials and comply with SA Planning rules and NCC 2022.
- The Ground Floor needs to comply with AS2890.1 (off-street parking).
- The Basement needs to have a bathroom and comply with AS1428.1 (design for access and mobility).
- 4x sections (1:50) including floor levels, a clear indication of structure type for each floor plane, a clear indication of structure type and roof profile for the roof, ceiling lines, structural grid (taken in areas linked to details - at least one cut through the staircase and one cut the building main entry).
- 4x elevations (1:50) including floor levels, window/ door opening locations, and finishing materials.
- 10x Construction Details (1:10). The location and view of these details need to be discussed with CON II tutor(s). They need to be linked to sections/plans by detail call-outs. These details may include:
- Architectural details (1:10): basement/ground floor slab+wall, first-floor slab+wall, roof+wall, stairs+floor, window/door+wall, external cladding, connection of lightweight and masonry walls, wet areas
- Landscape details (1:10): Retaining wall, external deck/alfresco/pool + security railing and boundary fense.
Internal elevation(s) [section] and floor plan of the kitchen area of the residential part (1:20) with two layers of (minor-major) dimension on each side
- Windows and doors schedule and legend with drawings, sizes and types (1:20 with dimensions)
- Compliance notes (PlanSA, NCC, AS) on all applicable drawings.

File format: REVIT file + PDF (merge all sheets in one single PDF file)

Assignment 3
(for Construction management)
This is an individual submission.
This is a hurdle assignment - you need to get a passing grade (min 20 points) in this assignment to pass CON II.
Layout: A3 Landscape
Building parameters for CON II
The construction report for Assignment 3 is to be produced by the students based on their Assignment 2 drawings during tutorials W7-W12.
Assignment requirements:
Construction scoping:
Students will prepare a scoping document of all tasks required for the construction of their element(s)
Students will be assigned construction element(s) by the tutors including the construction of:
- external facade, doors and windows
- roofing and stormwater
- kitchen and wardrobes
- wet areas (bathrooms and laundry)

Construction planning:
The total construction time is estimated to be 12 months.
Students will fit their project scope within the general schedule for the project (Gantt Chart)

Material inventory and estimate:
Students will research potential materials suitable for the construction of their element(s) and prepare a material inventory table
Students will measure the amount of materials required for their element and nominate local providers for the required materials

Compliance assessment:
Students will evaluate their planning documents (assignment 2) to comply with (PlanSA, NCC, AS 1428.1, AS 1735.12, AS 2890.1), and document necessary changes to satisfy the compliance.

File format: REVIT file + PDF (merge all sheets in one single PDF file)

Submissions (General):

• All submissions must include Student Name and Student ID Number. Submissions without Student Name or ID Number will not be considered for marking, and will receive zero marks in accordance with the guidelines.

• In addition, all assigments need to have an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student before submission. Please attach the cover sheet in front of the document, to the top left hand corner.

• Please adhere to submission deadlines and follow instructions provided.

• Students must not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted for this course or any other course without prior approval from the Course Coordinator.

• On occasion, the lecturer/tutor may wish to retain students’ work for future reference and the relevant student will be informed at such a time.

Early Submission:

• There is an early submission box located on Level 4 which is cleared out daily at 10am. Please mark your submission clearly before placing in box.

• Models for in-class presentation cannot be handed in early.

Late Submission:

• The school will NOT accept late submissions and any such assignment will receive zero marks. This also applies to electronic submissions.

• Printing delays & hard disk crashes will not be entertained as legitimate causes for delay, so please ensure that the work is finished in advance.

Re-submission:

• The school has a resubmission policy whereby students can redeem failed work by submitting additional work for a maximum of 50%.

• Note the date for the deadline for all re-submissions in the Student Handbook 2019.

Good practice:

• Students should ensure that they regularly backup their work on multiple locations as hard-disk crashes are an unfortunate reality.

• When relying on community printing facilities, students should attempt to finish their work in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.

• Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted (digital or hardcopy), as originals may be lost during the submission process.

For modified arrangements of submission and assessment due to special circumstances see the following Assessment Task Extension(s) & Additional Assessment guidelines.

Modified Arrangements (General) 

• Students can apply for extensions or modified arrangements based on Medical conditions or other Extenuating circumstances. However, students need to submit their application along with supporting documents within 5 business days of the condition becoming applicable.
• The application forms are available from the Front Office and at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html and need to be submitted at the Front Office along with any supporting documentation.
• Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance and the Course Coordinator will inform the applicant if the application is accepted. Please DO NOT contact the Course Coordinator directly.

Medical Reasons:

• In case of an extended medical condition which makes it impossible for the student to submit the work on time, an Application for Assessment Task Extension due to Medical Circumstances may be lodged with the Front Office along with a doctor’s certificate within 5 business days.

Extenuating Circumstances:

• If the student is unable to submit the work on time due to extenuating circumstances an Application for Assessment Task Extension due to Extenuating Circumstances may be lodged with the Front Office.
• Please note that this is only available for certain military, religious, or legal obligations and does not extend to minor personal problems. (Refer to Student Handbook at http://www.architecture.adelaide.edu.au/current/resources/ for further details or contact Student Advisor).

Compassionate Grounds:

• In case of certain extraordinary personal problems students can apply for extensions based on compassionate grounds. However, these must first be discussed with the Course Coordinator in person through appointment during the assigned office hours.
• To maintain privacy relating to personal issues students can contact the University Transition and Advisory Service at 8313 0100 or transition@adelaide.edu.au, or approach the Counselling Service on 83035663 for an individual appointment.

Additional Assessment:

• If a student receives a Fail grade for the course with an overall mark between 45 and 49, they may be eligible for an Additional Assessment which would allow them to get a maximum of 50 Pass for the Course.
• Additional Assessment offers are made by the School and the student will be informed directly once these are made available.

Disability:

• Students who have a disability and wish to seek modified submission or assessment arrangements need to contact the University Disability Services at 83135962 or disability@adelaide.edu.au for supporting documentation and then communicate these to the Course Coordinator in person through appointment during the assigned office hours.

Elite Athlete:

• Students who have national/international sporting commitments and wish to seek modified submission or assessment arrangements need to register with the University Elite Athlete Support Scheme at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/eliteathletes/ and then communicate this to the Course Coordinator in person through appointment during the assigned office hours.

Course Support Staff:

For issues concerning enrolment or queries about the School’s programs contact Clement Low, Student Advisor, 8313 5877, clement.low@adelaide.edu.au.

For issues related to discrimination or harassment contact the Course Coordinator or Velice Wennan, School Manager, 8313 5475, velice.wennan@adelaide.edu.au.

For issues relating to health, safety and wellbeing contact Ian Florance, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer, 8313 5978, ian.florance@adelaide.edu.au.

For issues relating to first aid contact Alison Bosnakis, First Aid Officer, 8313 5836, alison.bosnakis@adelaide.edu.au