Building Construction 1 / Portfolio
Building Construction 1 is the first part of building construction modules. It intends to develop the understanding of the principles and practices of construction technology in relation to site, plants, soil mechanics, building envelope, and building components “below ground”, basement and foundation, “on ground”; floor and staircase, beam and column, wall and opening and “above ground”, roof and ceiling. A good architecture comes from a good construction and a good construction brings out the life of a building and the users.
Experiencing Construction / 01
The aim of this project is to expose and introduce us as students to various construction elements. It also intends to enhance the understanding of principles of construction, sequence of construction activities, importance of basic detailing, construction joints and material application through real life projects. Moreover, this project has given us a golden opportunity to study the relationship between site and construction method. By walking, touching, observing and learning on site, we discovered that the realization of conceptual ideas of architecture is only able to meet the reality through the means of construction.
Construction Detail and Specification / 02
This final project is a continuation of the first project - an integrated project where it involves construction detailing solution for the final project in design studio. Each details and specifications of each building is unique. While designing a building, it is essential to understanding the mechanisms lies within the bones of the building. This project is thus designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of construction, application from prior project and emphasizes producing construction drawings and details to be drawn manually.
