Project 1-
Skeletal Construction (Temporary Bus Shelter)
Experiencing and understanding skeletal construction is important as it is one of the most widely used structures for building support. As a designer we should know how skeletal structure works. We have to create a bus shelther with the understanding of skeletal structure, the bus shelter should be constructed to accommodate 5-6 people (1:5). Max height is 600mm. Max base size is 400mm x 800mm. It should demonstrate the knowledge of skeletal frames and its joints. It must clearly define all building components such as roof, column, walls and floor. The structure should be elevated at least 50mm from the ground.
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From this project, we got to know the knowledge of skeletal construction and its joints to actual construction and design. We have to construct a scale 1:20 model to show the joints should be constructed to reflect actual joints, the chosen materials must relate to its function. The shelter should be light and portable, resistant to weather, allows easy access in and out from the shelter, shelter should not be overly design and must conform to the design criteria.
Analysis on the design, construction progress and test results are to be provided in the form of an A3 bound report. Using annotated sketches / diagrams to explain the construction, joints, forces, structural movement experienced during the testing of the shelter. Photographs of the shelter should also be incorporated into the presentation report.
Sketches & Progress photos