Building Construction 2 / Portfolio
Building Construction 2 is the second part of building construction modules. The module aims to introduce structures as architecture by developing an understanding of the structural systems in construction technology in a unique way in relation to historical and innovative buildings.
It’s essential for an architect to understand the structural systems in construction and its application in the building construction. Thus, this subject has taught us as students, to identify and apply knowledge of load and forces, in analyzing structural possibilities in structural systems as part of the construction process.
Skeletal Construction (Temporary Bus Shelter) / 01
Experiencing and understanding skeletal construction is crucial as it is one of the most widely used structures for building support. As a designer, it’s extremely important to know how skeletal structure works.
In a group of 6, we’re tasked to construct a temporary bus shelter (scale 1:5) that can accommodate 5-6 people based on the understanding of skeletal construction and its joints. The bus shelter should be made out of specific recycle materials that reflects the materials used in actual construction.
Eventually, we’re to produce an analysis report complete with visuals, sketches and inclusive of the detailing and progressive documentation of the bus shelter. The report should also indicate our understanding of skeletal construction, its joints, loads and forces experienced in a skeletal structure.
Understanding Forces in Building Construction / 02
A building normally comprises of several types of constructional systems, either due to its function or building code requirements. As designers, we should understand when and where each of the different type of constructional system is used.
In a group of 3, we’re to propose a building (tensile/membrane construction or grid shell construction) and identify the structural systems used in the construction of the selected building. As for our group, we’ve chosen the Nine Bridges Country Club, designed by Shigeru Ban, focusing its tremendous grid shell structural system.
Eventually, we’re required to dissect a model showing different structural systems used in the above building. Besides, we’re to come up with an analysis of the construction method used in the building, comprising its structural system, materials, functions, and load distribution. The analysis shall also include our modelling process, as well as the details of different parts of the building to show how it is constructed.