Program Overview

Introduction to BILD 593

The BILD 593 course, also known as Tuhinga Rangahau o Te Whare Hangahanga (Ecology and Sustainability), is a thesis-based course that focuses on the analysis of an ecological or sustainability aspect of buildings. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of relevant literature and research procedures, as well as understand theoretical developments in building science with an emphasis on ecology or sustainability.

Course Details

• Course Code: BILD 593
• Duration: Full Year
• Start Date: 1 Jan 2026
• End Date: 31 Dec 2026
• Fees:
  • Domestic students: NZ$10,501.20
  • International students: NZ$48,391.20
• Campus: Te Aro
• Estimated Workload: 40 hours per week
• Points: 120 points (where one point is about 10 hours of work)

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None (students who have already passed similar content courses cannot take this course)

Taught By

The course is taught by the School of Architecture, which is part of the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.

Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be communicated once the course has begun.

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to achieve individual learning objectives agreed upon with their supervisor.

How This Course is Taught

The teaching format of this course should be discussed with the supervisor.

Assessment

• Type: Individual thesis
• Mark: 100%

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.

Student Feedback

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Selected Offering

• Course: BILD 593
• Duration: 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026
• CRN: 37453

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Faculties

Victoria University of Wellington comprises several faculties, including:

• Architecture and Design Innovation
• Business and Government
• Education, Health, and Psychological Sciences
• Graduate Research
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law
• Science and Engineering

Campuses

The university has several campuses:

• Kelburn Campus
• Pipitea Campus
• Te Aro Campus
• Auckland Premises