Project 1 Brief

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Research Unit
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1 [ARC 1523]
Prerequisite: None
Assignment 1: Experiencing Construction:
Experiencing, documenting and analysing the CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
40 % of final marks (30% teamwork and 10% individual)
Assessments Type
Learning
Outcomes
Marks Presentation Submission
Project 1
Team Work
Individual
1- 4
30%
10%
- -
Introduction
The design process is ongoing from conceptual design stage right through to construction. The preparation
of construction drawings plays an important role in this process.

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Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project are as follows:
 To introduce basic principles and procedures of construction process through real-life project
(experiential learning).
 To understand the sequence and coordination of construction at site.
 To expose students to construction technology/methods responding to site context.
 To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and
technology.
 To train students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to EXISTING
construction.
Learning Outcomes of this Project
 Produce a complete documentation (pictures, sketches and drawing) and an analysis of
construction elements.
 Understand and explain construction elements and its components.
 Understand current construction technology on local construction sites.
 Explain current material and technology in relevance to the present construction industry.
Tasks - Methodology
Your task is to select an ongoing construction site which visibly demonstrates most of the subject topics
covered in the syllabus. Your selected sites should be medium rise or low rise buildings eg. bungalow,
terrace houses or maximum 4-storey building.
To identify different types of building elements and its construction process, details and materials. You are
to study and record construction of different building elements, which you have learnt in this module.
Specifically, you should be able to show and apply your knowledge in the details of the building construction
drawing that you are to compile, thereby reflecting your understanding of the construction itself.
Document (Visual images, Annotated Sketches and Drawings)
 Construction process, methods, materials, site context.
 Documentation should be in the form of photos, pictures, sketches, drawings and annotations.
Analyse and Explain
 Specifications of materials used in construction
 Dimensions and sizes of components
 Standards of descriptions
 Procedures in constructing the components
 Construction response to site context (environmental issues related to sustainable development)
Submission Requirement
 A3 bound report complete with visuals, sketches and manual drawings inclusive of the detailing
and documentation of your project.
 Visuals / Photos used in the submission must be clear and well communicated.
 Sketches are meant to provide visual documentation and communication. Therefore sketches are
required to be neat, clear and annotated.

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 Manual drawings of all construction elements covered in this syllabus.
 Assumptions can be made through references from books / drawings. DO NOT PLAGIARISE.
Application must be according to site context.
 Softcopy is required to be attached with the hardcopy.
Suggested Format of A3 Report/Documentation
 Cover page - Names and Student ID numbers should be written clearly with TU Logo
 Table of Contents
 Introduction of site
 Findings and Explanations:
 Construction activities
 Construction elements
 Plants and machineries (no sketches only pictures)
 Referencing to books and websites (a MUST have)
Example of Contents Page
No. Section Pages
1.0
1.1
2.0
2.1
3.0
3.1
4.0
4.1
4.2
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.0
7.0
6.1
6.2
7.0
7.1
Introduction and Group members detail.
Introduction to site
Site and Safety
Plants and Machinery
External Work
Setting out and Earth work
Foundation
Foundation type and construction process (from site visit)
Foundation type and construction process (from reference)
Superstructure (from site visit and reference)
Beam and Column
Slab
Wall
Staircase
Doors and Windows
Roof
Roof type and construction process (from site visit)
Roof type and construction process (from reference)
Summary
References
1-2
3
4-6
7-8
9
10-12
13
14-16
17-18
19
20-22
23-25
26-28
29-30
31-32
33-34
35-36
37-38
39
At the contents page, group members must indicate which components they are responsible for:
Example: Foundation Page 4-7 (CTH*)
*Chin Tuck Heng
Assessment criteria
The assessment for this assignment will be based on your
 demonstrated understanding of the project brief.
 quality and clarity of the documented drawings / detailing of the construction elements.
 materiality and richness of content
 clear visual and written communication of your understanding of the project
 appropriate use of drawing standards eg. symbols / profiling, dimensions and specifications.

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Marking criteria
Marks shall be distributed as follows:
Group Component (30%)
Individual Component (10%)
A3 bound documentation - 100%
Methods of documentation
Visual images, Annotated Sketches and Drawings
Documentation of construction process, methods, materials and construction site context
 Clear and suitable visual images used in communicating
 Clarity and annotation in sketches
 Annotated drawings of construction elements
 Dimensions and sizes of construction elements
Analysis and Explanation
 material used in construction
 Use of appropriate symbols of construction materials
 Explanation of construction procedures
 Understanding construction response to site context
(environmental issues related to sustainable development)
Referencing & Format
 Appropriate and sufficient referencing
NOTE: PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT INVIDUAL COMPONENTS IN GROUP WORKS IS EVALUATED
BASED ON INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT AND INSTRUCTOR’S EVALUATION ON INDIVIDUAL
PERFORMANCE OF A GROUP MEMBER IN TUTORIAL.
Suggested References/Reading
1. Chudley, R. 2006, Construction Technology. 4thedition. Pearson and Prentice Hall.Lyons, Arthur,
2004. A. Materials for Architects and Builders. 2nd Edition. Oxford. Elsevier Butterwort-Heinemann
2. Seeley, Ivor H.1995, Building Technology. 5th edition. Basingstoke, Hants: MacMillan
3. Ching, Francis D.K. 1991. Building Construction Illustrated. New York. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
4. Simmon, H. Leslie, 2001. Construction: Principles, Materials and Method. 7th Edition. New York.
John Wiley & Sons.
5. Wihide, Elizabeth, 2001. Materials: A Directory for Home Design. Quadrille Publishing Ltd, London.
6. Zannos, Alexander. 1987, Form and Structure in Architecture: The Role of Statistical Function. Von
Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York.
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