Building Construction and Materials
The module intends to provide to students a basic understanding on building construction and materials used in construction of small and medium scale buildings. It emphasises on developing an understanding of substructure and superstructure, and common materials used such as concrete, masonry, timber, metal and glass. It is important to study its manufacturing process, properties, and typical uses in construction.
Project 1
Famous Architect's Building. Material Application: Architectural and Structural.
Individually students were required to choose an architect from the list provided in the brief, and one of his attractive buildings to identify the types of materials that are being applied; 5 architectural and 2 structural materials. Also to analyse the concept behind the selection of materials, brief background of the architect and historical background of the building. All the finding needed to be compiled into 2 A3 size papers.
Project 2
Construction Drawing
In a group of 6 members we were required to produce a construction drawing set that consists of detailing of building elements and superstructure which include floor, wall, door, window, staircase and roof. As architecture students we chose the project from Studio II and produced the set of drawings: ground floor plan, first floor plan, sections, elevations, floor to roof section, door details, window details, staircase details, exploded axonometric.
