BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 1

FINAL VIDEO

PROJECT 1 | INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM

This is a group assignment which predominantly relates to the topics of Industrialised Building System (IBS) as well as the materials’ embodied energy. Before embarking on this project students will be exposed with different types and methods of the IBS system and the calculation of embodied energy of different building materials in the classroom. First, the group has to design a 3-storey apartment block using mainly IBS components. Then, the group has to construct a physical model of the building to imitate the actual IBS construction process and to record all the process in a video.

OBJECTIVES

1. To develop students’ understanding in different types of IBS construction method.

2. To apply appropriate IBS construction method in the production of a model for an apartment building.

3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IBS construction process through model making.

4. To develop students’ understanding in matters related to energy efficiency and ecological impact.

5. To foster good communication skills among group members through proper delegation of works and production of the video.

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Identify and collect relevant research data.

2. Explain a set of architectural and structural documentation.

3. Relate basic structural elements and structural principles in construction.

4. Analyse and document construction methods and materials.

5. Critique issues pertaining to energy efficiency, embodied energy as well as ecological impact.

REPORT

PROJECT 2|CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS

OBJECTIVES

1. To encourage analytical and critical study of the principles, practices and details of building technology in the student’s own design.

2. To encourage students to consider the construction aspects throughout the design process.

3. To adapt and implement the alternative construction systems into the students’ design.

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Analyse and document construction methods and materials

2. Evaluate existing construction system and detailing of the selected project.

3. Critique issues pertaining to construction principles, materials, techniques, codes of practice, process of assembly, and detailing.

4. Generate alternative construction solutions by means of sketches and drawings

TASK
This assignment relates to student’s studio design project however the final product may not be the same as the final design in the studio.

It consists of TWO parts:

Task 1: Alternative Design Schemes
Conduct some precedent studies of recent, complex or unique construction systems that could be applied in the design. They should include the following:
A) The roof system (reinforced concrete flat roof, green roof and the common roof trusses are prohibited)
B) TWO (2) facade systems (the common glass curtain wall systems are prohibited)
C) The structural system including the floor system (the common reinforced concrete post-and-beam system is prohibited)
Then, using the similar systems as the ones in the case studies, produce TWO (2) alternatives of façade design schemes for the current studio design project.

Task 2: Sectional Perspectives
Task 2 on the other hand is intended to facilitate students to develop practical construction solutions and detailing for their own design through the production of sectional perspective drawings of spaces. Students are required to produce detail sectional perspective drawing of TWO interesting spaces (as shown in Figure 1) in their design; which consists of a room on the ground floor and a room on the top floor.