Building Construction 1
Project 1
For project 1, our task is to select an ongoing construction site which visibly demonstrates most of the subject topics covered in the syllabus. Our selected sites should be medium rise or low rise buildings.
To identity different types of building elements and its construction process, details and materials. We are to study and record construction of different building elements, which we 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 are to compile, thereby reflecting our understanding of the construction itself.
Project 2
This project is a continuation of the first project - an integrated project where it involves construction detailing solution for Project 2b 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 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 us to develop and demonstrate some knowledge of construction, materials and structural theory in a small scale design project.
Reflection
From these project, I learn to select suitable structural elements for our design project. I can also design and apply a structural element for our design project.