Project 1
Experiencing Construction
Our task was to select an ongoing construction site which visibly demonstrates most of the subject topics covered in the syllabus. The selected sites should be medium rise or low rise buildings eg. bungalow, terrace houses or maximum 4-storey building.
We had to identify different types of building elements and its construction process, details and materials. Also, to study and record construction of different building elements, which you have learnt in this module. Specifically, we should be able to show and apply our knowledge in the details of the building construction drawing that we compiled, thereby reflecting our understanding of the construction itself.
We had to document (Visual images, Annotated Sketches and Drawings) construction process, methods, materials, site context.The documentation should be in the form of photos, pictures, sketches, drawings and annotations. In addition to that, analyse and explain specifications of materials used in construction, dimensions and sizes of components, standards of descriptions , procedures in constructing the components and construction response to site context (environmental issues related to sustainable development)
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Project 2
Construction detail and Specificaction
This project is a continuation of the first project - an integrated project where it involves construction detailing solution for Project 2 in Architecture Studio 2. This project is designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of construction and application from prior project. Emphasis in producing related manual construction drawing for STEEL and/or TIMBER detail and specification.
Technical knowledge is viewed as something separate from design. One of the aims of this assignment is to develop an awareness and understanding of the strong interrelationship between these two areas of study. Critical success of any design project relies on a designer’s ability to address issues of appropriate methods of construction, integration of structure and the selection of materials whilst addressing the many other complex issues that are part of the design process.
This assignment will enable you to develop and demonstrate some knowledge of construction, materials and structural theory in a small scale design project.
