This document provides an assignment brief for a group project on building services systems. Students will be assigned to one of 10 topics and required to research and document the selected topic. They must explain the application, installation process, benefits, problems and include a case study. The 5,500 word report must follow a specified format and will be assessed based on demonstrated understanding, quality of documentation, richness of content, clear communication and appropriate use of drawings/photographs. Upon completion, students will understand and explain relevant information, identify applications and installations, and make recommendations for future improvements related to their assigned topic.

1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. BUILDING. DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)
BUILDING SERVICES 1 [BLD 60403]
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Assignment (Group Project)
Submission date: Week 12 (23rd November 2016)
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Assessment brief
Objectives
• To extend and refine knowledge relating to the building services technology and the management system.
• To develop students understanding of course materials and the current application in construction industry.
• Developing higher-order intellectual skills – evaluating skills and critical thinking skills
• Encourage knowledge sharing about subject taught
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:
• Understand and explain relevant information related to the selected case study.
• Identify the application, system, installation, process, benefits, problems and anything relevant to support the
documentation.
Project:
• This project is a study on building services system with the selected topics such as ventilation system,
telecommunication, storm water system, cold water supply and hot water supply.
• Students are required to carry out own research study based on given topic supported by at least one case
study either in local or oversea.
In group of students, you are required to prepare one of the topics within the existing topic below:
1. Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
2. Energy Efficient Ventilation System
3. Building Integration of Solar Energy

2. 4. Water Treatment for Domestic Water Supplies
5. Ventilation Problem in Heritage Building
6. Energy Efficient in Heritage Building
7. Telecommunication Service for High Rise Building
8. Sustainable Storm-water Management
9. Indoor Environmental Quality in Healthcare/Office
10. The installation of Hot Water Supply for Hotel/Corporate Building
• You are required to carry out survey on the selected topic, and prepare a documentation report.
You are required to explain the application, system, installation process, benefits, problems and
anything relevant to support the documentation.
• You also encouraged highlighting the recommendations for future improvement.
Submission Requirement:
Documentation& Presentation
• A4 bound report complete with visual and photographs inclusive of detailing and documentation of your
project.
• Word processed, font size 11, Arial, 1.5 spacing, justify and not less than 5500 words (excluding the cover
page and appendices)
• Visual/photographs used in the submission must be clear and well communicated.
• Assumptions can be made through references from books/drawings are allowed. DO NOT PLAGIARISE.
Application must be according to selected topic context.
• Softcopy is required to be attached with the hardcopy.
FORMAT of A4 report/Documentation
1. Cover page – Name and student ID number should be written clearly (TU logo)
2. Table of content
3. Introduction of selected topic
4. Installation process (if applicable)
5. Management system (if applicable)
6. The advantages and Disadvantages
7. Case study: Finding and Explanation
8. Possible problems to the system (if applicable)
9. Recommendations for future improvement
10. Learning from the group work project
11. References (alphabetical order)
12. Bibliography (alphabetical order)
13. Appendices
Assessment Criteria
The assessment for this project will be based on your:-
• Demonstrated understanding of the project brief
• Quality and clarity of the documented drawings/photographs and detailing of the system
• Materiality and richness of contents
• Clear visual and written communication of your understanding of the project
• Appropriate use of drawings/photographs standard e.g. symbols/profiling, label and specifications.