Research Methods for Construction and Building Science
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-07-06 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to BILD 491: Research Methods for Construction and Building Science
BILD 491 is a course designed to prepare students for research in the field of construction and building science. The course focuses on scientific methodologies and their application in research, with the objective of developing a research proposal or identifying a professional project under the direction of academic staff.
Course Details
- Course Code: BILD 491
- Course Name: Research Methods for Construction and Building Science
- Duration: Approximately 150 hours or 8.3 hours per week for 18 weeks
- Points: 15
- Fees:
- Domestic students: NZ$1,376.40
- International students: NZ$6,048.90
- Campus: Te Aro
- Trimester: 2
- Dates: 6 Jul 2026 to 8 Nov 2026
Entry Restrictions
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- Restrictions: None
Course Objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge through critique of different approaches to conducting research in the domain of construction and building science.
- Critically adopt a theoretical understanding of specific issues.
- Conceive of a strategy and methods for answering a research question through independent research.
- Communicate effectively in written format.
How the Course is Taught
The course is structured as a series of lectures delivered in block format and a series of seminars/tutorials conducted on-campus and through the digital platform. Lecture recordings will be made available for subsequent revision.
Assessment
- Project 1: Mine Mark: 25%
- Project 2: Craft+ Mark: 25%
- Project 3: Launch – Part I Mark: 20%
- Project 3: Launch – Part II Mark: 20%
- Tutorial Engagement Mark: 10%
Mandatory Requirements
There are no mandatory requirements for this course.
What You'll Need to Get
You do not need to get any texts or equipment for this course.
About the Course
BILD 491 is delivered on campus with all class sessions delivered in person at the Te Aro Campus. For students with special circumstances that need to undertake distance study, classes will also be available by live-stream. The course covers specific design and research techniques, key texts and ideas from the research literature, how to write a research report or thesis, and research conventions, skills, and theories.
Taught By
The School of Architecture — Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.
Disclaimer
This course outline may be subject to change.