ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION
This module introduces the principles and practices of construction technology for long-span and tall buildings. It focuses on the construction systems of basement, building façade and envelope systems as well as steel construction. It also covers the new and recent construction technologies and systems including modular construction (MC) and Industrialised Building System (IBS).
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Module Coordinator : Ts. Dr. Mohamed Rizal Mohamed
Tutor : Ar. Edwin Chan Yean Liong
PROJECT 1. Industrialized Building System
This is a group assignment which predominantly relate to the topic of Industrialised Building System (IBS). Before embarking on this project students will be exposed to different types and methods of the IBS system and the calculation of IBS scoring in the classroom. Firstly, each group are required to design a 3-storey apartment block using mainly IBS components.
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The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To develop students’ understanding in different types of IBS construction method.
2. To apply appropriate IBS construction method in the design of building.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IBS construction process through report writing.
4. To foster good communication skills among group members through proper delegation of works and production of deliverables.
GROUP MEMBERS
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1. Siah Chu Yang
2. Nicholas Leang Ming-Soon
3. Boon Jhun Xi
4. Goh Zhou Jayne
5. Loke Shin Yen
Blockwork System Design and Report. Industrialized Building System
PROJECT 2. Construction Solutions
This assignment is aligned with the Studio Design Project (semester 4) and aims to facilitate students in the technical studies and development of their design. It deals with the analysis and establishment of the structural and the envelope systems of the student’s design to ensure that the design has logical and workable construction systems. It also encourages students to think about construction as integral part of the design and not just an afterthought. Most of the times amateur designers tend to design their spaces without thinking about the construction aspects and later on have to change and redesign their schemes due to the designs were unbuildable. This assignment was designed with the intention to tackle this issue and to increase the technical competency of students.
Proposal Report
Self-Reflection
Advanced Architectural Construction (AAC) is an interesting and challenging module, where we explore beyond the conventional construction methods commonly proposed in our design studios. Looking into complex roof construction, and finding ways to blend this "alien" construction into the local context of the site which is tagged as sub-urban and community-driven, the challenge was overcame through the usage of materials and careful design considerations, further on driving the sustainable means of rainwater harvesting for the use of irrigation. Usage of tie-back beams, pad footings, concealed channels, and steel structures was also widely explored in this design proposal, with the help of my tutor and also inputs given in lectures.