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Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design Engineering(N89)Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design Engineering(N89)

School of Design & EnvironmentSchool of Design & EnvironmentSchool of Design & EnvironmentSchool of Design & Environment

N89 - Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering (SDE)

• Student Profile

• Course features

• Curriculum structure

• Teaching & Learning initiatives

• Progression paths (further studies & employment)

Student ProfileStudent Profile

Academic Year

FCA Planned intake

COP TotalEnrolment

2010/11 35 45 16 132(SDE = 36)(CEE = 96)

2011/12 41 45 15 135(SDE = 83)(CEE = 52)

2012/13 47 45 15 126(SDE = 122)

(CEE = 4)

• A unique diploma that offers specialization in Architecture and Sustainable Technologies, with a strong foundation in design and building technology. • Prestigious Scholarships opportunities by SIA , HDB, BCA

• Participate in study trips to eco-cities and heritage sites Overseas.

• Attend architect-in-residence workshops.

Course FeaturesCourse Features

Course StructureCourse StructureCurriculum structure:

Option forSpecialization inArchitecture

Option forSpecialization inSustainable Technologies

Final three

semesters

Initial three

semesters

Common Foundation modules related:

City / Urban Planning & Design

Architecture

Sustainable Technologies

M&E + Others (CAD, WSH)

Three Months Internship

Course StructureCourse Structure

55%

23%

9%

14%Architecture

Sustainable Technologies

Environment

Interdisciplinary Studies

Course Content Distribution (Architectural Specialization)

Course StructureCourse Structure

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Sustainable Building Design Workplace Safety & Health Design Studio 2

Building Behaviour Studies 1 Integrated Building System Architecture Materials & Technology

Introduction to Building Systems Infrastructure Works Professional Practice

Design Communications Computer Aided Modelling Urban Conservation & Refurbishment

Engineering Mathematics 1 Engineering Mathematics 3 World Issues: A Singapore Perspective

Spots & Wellness (IS) Idea Blueprint (IS) Interdisciplinary elective module (IS)

Idea Jumpstart (IS) Interdisciplinary elective module (IS) 3 months Internship

Sustainable City Planning Design Studio 1 Design Studio 3

Building Behaviour Studies 2 Landscape Design Project Management

Structure & Fabric Interior Design & Spacing Planning

Computer Aided Design History & Theory of Architecture

Engineering Mathematics 2 Interdisciplinary elective module (IS)

Communication & Contemporary Issues (IS) Idea Launchpad (IS)

Architecture SpecializationArchitecture Specialization

Course StructureCourse Structure

11%

65%

9%

14%Architecture

Sustainable Technologies

Environment

Interdisciplinary Studies

Course Content Distribution (Sustainable Technologies

Specialization)

Course StructureCourse Structure

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Sustainable Building Design Workplace Safety & Health Soil Science

Building Behaviour Studies 1 Integrated Building System Structural Design 2

Introduction to Building Systems Infrastructure Works Water Reclamation Technology

Design Communications Computer Aided Modelling Urban Conservation & Refurbishment

Engineering Mathematics 1 Engineering Mathematics 3 World Issues: A Singapore Perspective

Spots & Wellness (IS) Idea Blueprint (IS) Interdisciplinary elective module (IS)

Idea Jumpstart (IS) Interdisciplinary elective module (IS) 3 months Internship

Sustainable City Planning Geomatics Green Building Technology

Building Behaviour Studies 2 Structural Design 1 Project Management

Structure & Fabric Water Resource Technology Structural Assessment & Improvement

Computer Aided Design Measurement & Costing

Engineering Mathematics 2 Interdisciplinary elective module (IS)

Communication & Contemporary Issues (IS) Idea Launchpad (IS)

Sustainable Technologies SpecializationSustainable Technologies Specialization

T&L InitiativesT&L Initiatives

Teaching & Learning initiatives

Guest Lectures by Industry Practitioners

Field Trips

Off-campus Learning

Competitions

Courseware

Progression Path – Further StudiesProgression Path – Further Studies

Architecture Civil Engineering

NUS – B. Arts (Architecture)(Credit Exemption: 20 min)

NUS – B.ENG (Civil)NTU – B.ENG (Civil)(Credit Exemptions: up to 1 year)

SUTD – B. Science(Major in Architecture & Sustainable Design)(No Credit Exemption)

RMIT – B. Architectural DesignHeriot-Watt – B.ENG (Architecture Eng)Heriot-Watt – B.Scc (Planning & Property Development)Cornell – B.Architecture

SUTD – B.ENG(Major in Engineering Systems & Design)(No Credit Exemption)

RMIT – B.ENG (Civil & Infrastructure)Heriot-Watt – B.ENG (Civil)Heriot-Watt – B.ENG (Structural)Cornell – B.Sc (Civil Engineering)

Progression Path – EmploymentProgression Path – Employment

Building SectorArchitecture Services Civil & Structural Services

Planning executiveArchitectural executiveDraftspersonBIM modelerProject coordinatorAssistant interior designerTechnical Officer (Architecture)

Project engineerAssistant C & S design engineerDraftspersonBIM modelerProject coordinatorSite supervisorTechnical sales executivesTechnical Officer (C & S)Assistant quantity surveyorSafety officersEnvironmental control officers

Guest Lectures by PractitionersGuest Lectures by Practitioners

• Guest speaker from Natsteel Holdings Pte Ltd

Module: Structural Design 1

Topic: Reinforcement scheduling

• Guest speaker from Surbana Corporation Pte Ltd

Module: Computer Aided Design 2

Topic: Creating “REVIT FAMILY” in REVIT Architecture

Field TripsField Trips• Field trip to Zero Energy Building

Module: Sustainable Building Design

Topic: Sustainable building features & design

• Field trip to PUB reservoir, canals & pumping stations

Module: Clean Water Technology

Topic: Pumping mains, reservoir design & maintenance, treatment works

Off-campus LearningOff-campus Learning

• Off campus learning to LTA: Intelligent Control Centre

Module: Green Transportation

Topic: Traffic control systems

• Off campus learning to LTA: Learning Gallery @ Hampshire Rd

Module: Green Transportation

Topic: Singapore’s land transportation planning

CompetitionsCompetitions• 2nd Annual International Student Tall Building Design 2012

(by Council for Tall Building Urban Habitat)

Module: Design Studio 2

Topic: Conceptualizing ideas / presenting concepts

• Planning a Green & Clean Township Competition 2012

Module: Sustainable City Planning

Topic: Concepts in city planning

• Green building competition• Philips “Future Living Spaces in Singapore” 2011• URA student workshop challenge for the Urban & Built

Environment (CUBE)

CoursewareCourseware• Courseware on shallow foundations

Module: Soil Science

Topic: Shallow Foundations

• Courseware on handling equipment

Module: Geomatics

Topic: Setting up the level