BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 1 [ARC3514 / ARC3512]

Project 1 – Alternative Construction Solutions

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this project to encourage analytical and critical study of the principles, practices and details of construction technology in the existing building in addition to explore alternative construction systems. Besides, the aim of this assignment is also to adapt and implement the alternative construction systems into the our design and to develop the our skills in producing working drawings.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

1. Identify and collect relevant research data.
2. Explain a set of architectural and structural documentation.
3. Relate basic structural elements and structural principles in construction.
4. Analyse and document construction methods and materials

Project 2 – Advanced Roof & Industrialised Building System

OBJECTIVES

1. To develop students’ understanding in the advanced roof and different types of IBS construction method.
2. To apply appropriate roof system and IBS construction method in their own design.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced roof and IBS construction process.
4. To develop students’ 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 also a proper academic report.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

1. Identify and collect relevant research data.
2. Evaluate existing construction system and detailing of the selected project.
3. Critique issues pertaining to construction principles, materials, techniques, process of assembly and detailing.

4. Critique issues pertaining to energy efficiency, embodied energy as well as ecological impact.

TASK

Design Studio 5 [ARC 2128]

PROJECT 1 : Precedent Studies (Group)

The Preliminary Studies is a preparatory assignment that focuses on investigating basic notions of the city, and learning from examples of urban infill market-places around the world.

OBJECTIVES

•                To have an overview of the formation of cities and introduce basic concepts of urban design in relation to architectural design

•                To introduce and implement basic methodologies of urban studies

•                To investigate the role of market-places in traditional and contemporary urban societies

•                To examine various examples and architectural responses for urban infills

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•                Conduct case studies and site analysis to generate an understanding of the physical and cultural context and development of urban environments

•                Determine and describe the role of a market-place in a contemporary urban setting

•                Examine and establish appropriate architectural responses and strategies for designing within an urban infill site

•                Produce necessary documentation (diagrams, mappings, photographic images, orthographic drawings and models) to record and communicate site analysis findings, and for further use in the coming design stages

PROJECT 2 : Discovering the Environment and Social Needs for Contextual Architecture ( Group & Individual )

The design of the building is to consist of appropriate architectural responses that address the aspects of the urban street context and user behavioural patterns as discerned and analysed in the Preliminary Studies. Apart from developing an appropriate formal and elevational strategy in response to the character of the street, the design should take into consideration a holistic application of structural, spatial, functional and environmental requirements to address the user needs for an urban market-place.

The design development of this project will include an introduction to the legislative restrictions that impact an architectural scheme, the integration of lighting and acoustic design, as well as the design exploration and detailing of the façade and building envelopes that is coherent with the architectural language of the overall design project.

OBJECTIVES

•               To take into consideration key aspects of urban design and context in relation to architecture
 

•               To develop an awareness and basic compliance to Design Codes and Statutory Requirements
 

•               To emphasize the importance of elevational context and composition in developing architectural design
 

•               To implement and explore the conceptual, schematic and design development phases in an architectural design project

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•               Produce a design outcome for an urban contemporary market-place is site-specific through its formal, cultural, legislative, structural and environmental design responses
 

•               Apply basic knowledge of urban architectural typologies, infill design strategies and market-place programming
 

•               Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and awareness of design codes and regulations
 

•               Design within the constraints of feasibility and in response to basic design codes and statutory requirements
 

•               Utilise study models, diagramming, mapping, orthographic plan-section and elevational studies to explore and resolve relevant spatial, structural,functional and environmental issues in the design development phase
 

•               Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), models and presentations to verbally and visually communicate architectural ideas and scheme.

Final Presentation Board

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