BUILDING TECHNOLOGY II
The aim of this subject is to provide the opportunity for students to apply the principles, practices and skills of construction technology into the process of documenting their design projects. Students are exposed to a variety of drawings such as submission drawings as required by authorities, relevant bylaws; as well as technical drawings, to develop their design project technically in the course of the proper execution of a project. Therefore, while students are not expected to have a complete knowledge of all the processes and drawing requirements by the end of this course, they must at least be familiar with the fundamental concepts of the different types and stages of working drawings in the construction industry, as well as the standard conventions and formats which apply for drawings, schedules, specifications, technical diagramming and other relevant forms of documentation.
Project 1: Building Plans/Fire Protection Plan
Task:
Students are required to form their groups after the introduction to the course work. Each group is required to choose one of the group members’ Architectural Design Studio 5 project to produce the working drawing for the first project. Each group is required to follow the provided check list to develop the selected Architectural Design Project 5 and bring the “DEVELOPED” floor plans in week 2 for discussion with their tutors.
Drawings
Project 2: Construction/Technical Drawing & Detailing
Task:
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In tandem with the main project of Architecture Design Project Studio 6, students are to demonstrate a working knowledge of construction, technology, materials, structural system and building services in preparing technical drawings for their final project. Students must take into account the functionality of spatial requirement in relation to by-laws and regulations, ergonomics, environmental concerns and other issues to ensure a good, healthy, safe and comfortable living environment for all users.
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