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Acknowledgment of Country

• Recognition of Traditional Owners of the land.

• Respect paid to ancestors and descendants for cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

• Acknowledgment of contributions to Australia and global society.

Housekeeping

• Classes canceled on Monday and Tuesday.

• Week three teaching materials available online.

• Students are encouraged to watch pre-recorded lectures and do their readings.

• PDF slides of tutorials uploaded for students in place of live sessions.

• Resources available on Blackboard under learning pathways for week three.

Quiz Update

• Assessment one quiz date changed:

  • Moving from Tuesday to a 24-hour window.

  • Opens at 9 AM on Friday, closes at 9 AM on Saturday, March 15.

• Quiz consists of 10 questions with a 15-minute completion window.

• Access quiz under Assessment > Assessment One Quiz on Blackboard.

Assessment Two Introduction

• Scheduled for week six, focuses on a verbal presentation.

  • Requires a two-minute PowerPoint presentation.

  • Includes a Q&A segment of one to two minutes.

• Due date: April 1, with submission of PowerPoint and its PDF by 9 AM.

  • Requires three submissions: PDF file, actual PowerPoint slides, and oral presentation.

• One-hour grace period for late submission, followed by a 100% penalty.

  • Emphasis on passing this assessment as it's a hurdle requirement for the course.

Speed Tutorials

• Preparation for Speed Tutorials in weeks four and five.

  • Students meet with tutors for feedback on selected questions and articles.

  • Each session lasts five minutes, including one minute for self-updates and four minutes for discussion.

• Students are advised to arrive five minutes early; punctuality is essential.

Additional Support

• For those not in Speed Tutorials, an UQ College incursion for academic support will occur.

  • Workshops aimed at enhancing verbal presentation skills.

• Students encouraged to utilize tutors via email for any questions.

Revision of Last Week's Topics

• Covered defensive architecture and the rationale behind elevated Queensland houses to address extreme weather.

• Highlighted historical case studies of vernacular house forms and colonial perspectives.

• Discussed timber getting and its environmental impact, as well as the culture surrounding space under houses prior to significant flooding events.

• Emphasized flood resilience and its importance for future climate adaptation in architecture.

Historical Context of Architecture

• Review of elevation reasons regarding termites, war, flooding, and cyclones specifically in Port Essington.

• Examined the long-standing issue of cyclones and storm surges affecting architecture and land use.

• Historical perspectives on tropical architecture shaped by colonial experiences.

Tropical Medicine and Architecture

• Concepts from tropical medicine influencing architectural design.

  • Miasma theory and its impact on perceptions of low-lying areas prone to disease (malaria).

• Shift in understanding disease transmission and public health leading to architectural adaptations.

• The influence of environmental factors like sunlight on design choices, especially for hospitals in tropical regions.

Gender Considerations

• Issues of gender in building design and space occupation during colonization.

• Insights from the Institute of Tropical Medicine regarding the feasibility of Queensland as a settlement for Europeans.

Upcoming Topics

• Focus on discomfort in architecture due to climatic challenges in tropical regions.

• Guest lecture scheduled with Prince Charles Kawabi on tropical design concepts.

• Encouragement for students to complete readings in preparation for discussions on climate and architectural imagination.

Course Notes and Research Guidance

• Importance of using credible published sources for assignments.

• Reminder that lecture content cannot be cited directly in assessments.

• Guidance provided on sourcing quality academic materials for future assignments.

Conclusion

• Acknowledgment of the challenges faced with the shift to online learning.

• Assurance that measures are in place to support students.

• Encouragement to stay healthy and connected during the transition.