3. Members
• Teoh Jun Xiang
• Yee Jyh Lin
• Tang Ying Jien
• Quah Keng Yew
• Ow Xun Cong
• Bryan Teh Qing Da
Tutors
1. Introduction To Drawing
• Miss Noorul Iffa
2. Introduction To
Construction Industry
• Ms. Ann See Peng
3. English 1
• Ms. Thivilojana
5. Scope of work handled by architects
1) Taking client's instructions and preparation of
design brief
2) Site evaluation and analysis of development on
environment
• Lay foundation to an eco-friendly design
6. Scope of work handled by architects
3) Design and site
development
a) First draft: 1/500 – 1/200
scale.
• The architects generate 2-
3 preliminary designs from
the information acquired
from site evaluation.
• Meetings are conducted
with clients to determine
overall design strategy
7. Scope of work handled by architects
b) Structural design
Deliver a design which
incorporates :
Elevators, escalators etc
Sanitary, plumbing etc
Heating, ventilation and other
systems
8. Scope of work handled by architects
4) Client validation
o Scale: 1/100 – 1/50
• The architecture firm will work
with the client to refine the
original design
• The architecture firm will also
work closely with the general
contractor
• Other professions also brought
into process
9. Scope of work handled by architects
5) Process permit documents
• The permit documents are used to submit, coordinate, and
obtain the building permit from the city or council.
• The drawings are refined in regards to details and methods.
10. Scope of work handled by architects
6) Execution
• Plans are sent back and forth to the contractors and
engineers for review
• Most of the materials are specified
o Detailed 1/50, 1/20 and 1/10 scale plans
11. Scope of work handled by architects
7) Construction
• Conduct periodic inspections and evaluations on the
construction
13. Before construction
Consult with
the owner
Communicate
with project
team
Attend
meetings
Research
design criteriaReport
progress to
owner
Submit a
schedule (date
for start and
completion of
construction)
Submits
drawings and
specification to
owner
14. During construction
Administration
• Owner’s
representative
Site visit
• Observing
progress of work
Investigation
• Site conditions that are different
Communication
• Inform progress
• Report deviations and defects
Inspection
• Determine dates of completion
• Whether work conforms with contract document
15. After Construction
The architect’s work continues until after the building
work.
Part of the payment due to the builder – the retention –
is held back for up to twelve months and is only paid
out on the architect’s instruction, after any defects
have been rectified by the contractor.
Remember that the architect’s opinion on compliance
with planning and building regulations is subject to
work not being changed during construction.
16. Authority and limitations of architects
The architect’s authority might be actual, implied or apparent
during construction.
Rejecting contractor’s work if work does not conform to the
contract documents is a common authority granted to
architects by contract.
An architect often makes several site visits in order to
become familiar with the progress of the work
18. 1) Initial discussion and information gathering
• Show a portfolio of past projects
• Discuss goals, needs and requirements
• Visit the site and review the existing conditions
• Take as-built measurements and create plans
21. Types of drawings
Sketch drawings or freehand drawings
Drawn using a free hand by holding a pen or pencil
To initiate and freely work through ideas
22. 2) Schematic design
• First phase in the design of a project
• Prepares schematic diagrams after detailed
discussions with client
23. 3) Design development
• The project development phase
• The project’s composition,
dimensions, attributes and/or
specifications are determined
24. Types of drawings
Site Plans
Describes the location and
orientation of a building
complex on a plot of land
Provides information of the
site’s topography,
landscaping utilities and site
work.
25. Types of drawings
Orthographic projections
• Consists of plans, sections and elevations
• To illustrate three-dimensional objects in a
two-dimensional drawing
28. Reflected ceiling plan
Shows the items that are
located on the ceiling of a
room or space
Roof plan
Show the basic shape of the
roof of a building
29. Types of drawings
Presentation drawings and renderings
• Drawings that are usually rendered
• Proposal for clients approval
• Means for others to study structure’s appearance
30. 4) Construction drawings
• Drawings, plans, specifications and others
associated with a construction project
31.
32. Types of drawings
Working drawings
• Final drawn instructions which the builder will use
on site to convert the design ideas into a real
building
• Detailed, specific and accurate
Assembly Drawings Component Drawings
33. 5) Bidding documents
• The offering of particular prices to suit both the client
and the contractor
34. 6) Construction administration
• The architect will oversee the fulfillment
of responsibilities of all parties to the
contract for construction
• Site visits
• The architect will keep the client updated
about the progress
35. References
Websites
Career Option: Architect. (2015, February 5). Retrieved March 3,
2015, from Digi Careers website:
https://digicareers.wordpress.com/2015/02/05/career-option-
architect/
De Biasse & Seminara Architects. (Date unknown). Retrieved March
3, 2015, from De Biasse & Seminara Architects’ website:
http://dbsem.com/the-five-phases-of-the-architectural-design-
process/
George. A. M. (2007). Architectural Process. Retrieved March 3
2015 from Michael A. George Architect’s website:
http://www.seattlearchitects.com/realestate.html
Charles Levin Architects. Schematic Design Phase. Retrieved
March 3 2015 from Charles Levin Architects’ website:
http://www.charleslevinarchitects.com/whatwedo/schematicdesign/s
chematicdesign.html
Pilot Builders. (Date Unknown). Design - Build Process. Retrieved
March 3 2015 from http://www.pilotbuilders.com/design.php
36. References
Isometric Projection. (Date Unknown). Retrieved March 3 2015 from
http://www3.ul.ie/~rynnet/keanea/isometri.htm
Types of drawings for building design. (2015). Retrieved March 3
2015 from
http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_drawings_for_bui
lding_design
Perspective Drawing - Linear and Aerial Perspective. (Date
Unknown). Retrieved March 3 2015 from
http://www.artyfactory.com/perspective_drawing/perspective_index.
html
Chicago Architecture Foundation. (unknown date). DISCOVER
DESIGN- A Student Design Experience. Retrieved March 3 2015
from Chicago Architecture Foundation’s website:
http://discoverdesign.org/design/process
Cellier, I. (2009) How to sell to architects- Part 2 – Architect’s
workflow
37. References
Blogs
Build LLC. (2008, September 23). The Process of Architecture [Blog
post]. Retrieved from http://blog.buildllc.com/2008/09/the-process-
of-architecture/
Cellier, I. (Date Unknown). How to sell architects – Part 2 –
Architect’s workflow [Blog post]. Retrieved from
http://www.polantis.com/blog/2009/10/06/how-to-sell-to-architects-
part-2-architects-workflow/
Author Unknown. (Date Unknown)
Books
Makstutis, G. (2010). Architecture – An Introduction. London:
Laurence King Publishing Ltd
Ching, F. D. K. (2009). Architectural Graphics. New Jersey: John
Willey & Sons, Inc.
Grau III, P. A., Muller, E. J., Fausett, J. G. (2010). Architectural
Drawing & Light Construction. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.