1. Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design Engineering(N89)
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2. School 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)

3. Student Profile
Academic FCA Planned COP Total
Year intake Enrolment
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)

4. Course Features
• 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.

5. Course Structure
Curriculum structure:
Initial three Common Foundation modules related:
semesters City / Urban Planning & Design
Architecture
Sustainable Technologies
M&E + Others (CAD, WSH)
Final three Option for Option for
Specialization in Specialization in
semesters
Architecture Sustainable
Technologies
Three Months Internship

6. Course Structure
Course Content Distribution (Architectural Specialization)
14%
9% Architecture
Sustainable Technologies
55%
Environment
23%
I nterdisciplinary Studies

7. Course Structure
Architecture Specialization
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)

8. Course Structure
Course Content Distribution (Sustainable Technologies
Specialization)
14% 11%
Architecture
9%
Sustainable Technologies
Environment
65%
I nterdisciplinary Studies

9. Course Structure
Sustainable Technologies Specialization
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)

10. T&L Initiatives
Teaching & Learning initiatives
Guest Lectures by Industry Practitioners
Field Trips
Off-campus Learning
Competitions
Courseware

11. Progression Path – Further Studies
Architecture Civil Engineering
NUS – B. Arts (Architecture) NUS – B.ENG (Civil)
(Credit Exemption: 20 min) NTU – B.ENG (Civil)
(Credit Exemptions: up to 1 year)
SUTD – B. Science SUTD – B.ENG
(Major in Architecture & Sustainable Design) (Major in Engineering Systems & Design)
(No Credit Exemption) (No Credit Exemption)
RMIT – B. Architectural Design RMIT – B.ENG (Civil & Infrastructure)
Heriot-Watt – B.ENG (Architecture Eng) Heriot-Watt – B.ENG (Civil)
Heriot-Watt – B.Scc (Planning & Property Heriot-Watt – B.ENG (Structural)
Development) Cornell – B.Sc (Civil Engineering)
Cornell – B.Architecture

12. Progression Path – Employment
Building Sector
Architecture Services Civil & Structural Services
Planning executive Project engineer
Architectural executive Assistant C & S design engineer
Draftsperson Draftsperson
BIM modeler BIM modeler
Project coordinator Project coordinator
Assistant interior designer Site supervisor
Technical Officer (Architecture) Technical sales executives
Technical Officer (C & S)
Assistant quantity surveyor
Safety officers
Environmental control officers

14. Guest 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

15. Field 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

16. Off-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

17. Competitions
• 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)

18. Courseware
• Courseware on shallow foundations
Module: Soil Science
Topic: Shallow Foundations
• Courseware on handling equipment
Module: Geomatics
Topic: Setting up the level