ARCHITECTURE
TAYLOR'S
UNIVERSITY
BY
TAN WUI XIANG
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1
 |  |
|---|---|
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
OUR task is to select an ongoing construction site which visibly demonstrates most of the subject topics covered in the syllabus. selected sites should be medium rise or low rise buildings eg. bungalow, terrace houses or maximum 4-storey building. To identify 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.
Assignment 1: Experiencing Construction
The objectives of this project are as follows:
To introduce basic principles and procedures of construction process through real-life project (experiential learning).
To understand the sequence and coordination of construction at site.
To expose students to construction technology/methods responding to site context.
To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and technology.
To train students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to EXISTING construction.
Assignment 2: Construction Detail and Specification
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 for STEEL and/or TIMBER 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 me to develop and demonstrate some knowledge of construction, materials and structural theory in a small scale design project.
the task is to identify and propose THREE details for selected element or part of the building apart from providing the necessary plans, section and elevations. The 3 ARCHITECTURAL/ STRUCTURAL DETAILINGS must cover the following designs in your studio project:
1) Roof
2) Superstructure (wall/slab/staircase etc.)
3) Joint and connection
