Building Construction
Project 1 : Experiencing Construction
Project 2 : Integrated Construction Detailing
The objectives :
1. To introduce basic principles and procedures of construction process through real life project (experiential learning)
2. To understand the sequence and coordination of construction at site
3. To expose students to construction technology/methods responding to site context
4. To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and technology
5. To train students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to EXISTING construction
Learning Outcomes
1. Produced a complete documentation (pictures, sketches and drawing) and analysis of construction elements
2. Understood the construction elements and its components.
3. Undersood the current construction technology on local construction sites
4. Described current material and technology in relevance to present construction industry.
Objectives of Assignment
1. To develop an understanding of the structural elements in construction and its application in the construction industry.
2. To apply suitable construction elements, material and detail/joint solutions suitable for a specific design.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of build ability.
4. To demonstrate awareness of how buildings are developed in response to practical considerations.
5. To demonstrate certain level of manual drawing and sketching skills.
6 To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and technology.
7. To encourage students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to construction.
Learning Outcomes
1. Successfully choose suitable structural elements for the design project.
2. Designed and applied the structural element for the design project.