In this unit, you will explore the roles and responsibilities of the building design professional in relation to the design and planning of the built environment. In this unit you will: Provide an introduction to the development of both urban and regional Australia in terms of infrastructure provision and built environment outcomes; Develop an understanding of how the application of social innovation in the decision-making process can positively affect outcomes for both urban and regional environments; Provide background to the need for triple bottom line decision making in the planning and design process; Develop an understanding of the impact of how current trends can reduce the environmental footprint associated with the development of the built environment. N.B. Students are strongly advised to attempt this unit within their final year of equivalent full-time study to ensure an adequate level of entry knowledge.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE feedback

The unit is comprehensive, demanding and engaging. Inclusion of industry professionals contributes to depth of understanding.

Industry professionals will continue to engage with students in this unit.

Feedback from SUTE feedback

The assessments and feedback provide a "real world" experience that is useful to prepare for work as an industry professional. There is significant time commitment, engagement and research involved to do well in this unit.

The unit will continue to be structured to support students prepare for work as an industry professional. It is recommended that students manage their time and participate in the research and engage in the mentoring activities that form part of this unit.