Meera Satheesh
Building Technology 1 (BLD61403 / ARC3514 / ARC3512)
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. This project consists of two parts. In the first part, each group is required to conduct their own study on a building which was constructed using IBS to understand the components better. In the second part, the group has to construct a model of a 3-storey apartment building to imitate the actual IBS construction process and to record all the process in a video.
Final Model Submission
Final Video Submission
Through this project I've learnt :
1. To develop an 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 an 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.
6. Identify and collect relevant research data.
7. Explain a set of architectural and structural documentation.
8. Relate basic structural elements and structural principles in construction.
9. Analyse and document construction methods and materials.
10. Critique issues pertaining to energy efficiency, embodied energy as well as ecological impact.
Project 2 :Design Anatomy
This assignment is aligned with the Studio Design Project and aims to facilitate us in the technical studies and development of their design. It deals with the analysis and establishment of the structural and the envelope systems of the our design to ensure that the design has logical and workable construction systems. It also encourages us to think about construction as integral part of the design and not just the afterthought. Most of the times amateur designers tend to design their spaces without thinking about the construction aspects and later on have to change and redesign their schemes due to the designs were unbuildable. This assignment was design with the intention to tackle this issue and to increase the technical competency.
This project is divided into 2 parts. Part 2a & Part 2b
Part 2a
Conduct some precedent studies of construction systems that you would like to apply in the design.
They should include the following:
A) the roof system,
B) the wall/envelope system (at least 2 systems),
C) the flooring system, and
D) the structural system
Next, conduct a thorough study on all the systems to answer the following questions:
i) What is the type of construction system used?
ii) What is/are the material(s) used in the system?
iii) How is the system constructed?
iv) Is the system really suitable for the site and design context?
v) What is/are the advantage(s) of the system?
vi) What is/are the disadvantage(s) of the system?
Final Report
Part 2b
Assignment 2(b) on the other hand is more integrated with the final design as all the submission requirements will be submitted together in the studio on a specific technical studies presentation board.
The content of this presentation board (A1 size) are as follows:
i) Basic Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL) study; consists of floor plans or axonometric to show the building setbacks, fire staircase, dead end, travel distance and escape route (fire requirement) in the building.
ii) Structural design study; which include plans or axonometric to show the structural components (columns, beams, loadbearing wall, etc.)
iii) ONE sectional perspective drawing (as shown in Figure 1); showing a cross section of the building from foundation to the roof in perspective, to see the students’ understanding on how the different components of the building are put together.
Final Board
Through this project I've learnt :
1. To encourage analytical and critical study of the principles, practices and details of building technology in 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.
4. Analyse and document construction methods and materials
5. Evaluate existing construction system and detailing of the selected project.
6. Critique issues pertaining to construction principles, materials, techniques, codes of practice, process of assembly, and detailing.
7. Generate alternative construction solutions by means of sketches and drawings.
