BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY 1
2017
In this module we will be exposed to a more extensive study of building construction by investigating the latest and more advanced technology and practice of the industry, from site analysis to all the advanced construction systems, energy efficiency, facade systems, architectural technology as well as the latest construction methods. In addition it also intends to expose students to the study of construction through case studies of existing buildings and applying the construction methods and systems of the building into their own design while addressing the issues pertaining to ecological impact.
Project 1-
Industrialised
Building System
This is a group assignment which predominantly relates to the topics of Industrialised Building System (BS). Before embarking on this project students will be exposed to different types and methods of the lBS system and the calculation of lBS scoring in the classroom. Frst, 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.
Project 2-
Construction Solutions
This assignment is aligned with the Studio Design Project (semester 4 and 5) and aims to facilitate students 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 student’s design to ensure that the design has logical and workable construction systems. It also encourages students to think about construction as integral part of the design and not just an 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 designed with the intention to tackle this issue and to increase the technical competency of students.