Global Lehigh Strategic Initiatives (without descriptions)
FNBE 0315: ICI (Final Project)
1. FOUNDATION IN NATURAL AND BUILT
ENVIRONMENTS
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
(QSB30105)
FINAL PROJECT:
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
GROUP MEMBERS:
Renee Teoh Yen Qin (0322438)
Rebecca Marie Tanduba (0322757)
INTAKE:
March 2015
TUTOR:
Pn. Hasmanira Mokhtar
2. CONTENT
Introduction
Introduction to Site & Site Observation
Microclimate
Key Plan
Views
Project Analysis
Proposal 1
– by Renee Teoh
Proposal 2
– by Rebecca Marie Tanduba
Conclusion
3. Introduction
For this assignment, we were required to look fo a piece of land between 50m
x 50m (2500m²) – 50m x 70m (3500m²) to initiate a small construction.
We are then, each, required to proposed on project that serves one or
two purpose as listed,
1. Recreational Area
2. Commercial Area
3. Industrial Area
4. Agricultural Area
5. Tourism Area
6. Residential Area
Then, we have to identify the professions that is required in the development.
The objective of this project is to enable students to develop an
understanding of the building team, its organization, duties and inter-relations.
On top of that, it is also to help develop an awareness of their professional
responsibilities and to appreciate their profession in the construction
insdustry.
Upon completion of this project, we should be able to explain the need
to coordinate and develop an understanding of coherent working relations
among various people in the construction industry and to improve the
communication channels.
4. Introduction to Site
We looked upon an unused empty plot of land in Desa Park City,
located in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. The land is a grassland and covers
a total area of approximately 17722.11 m² in total and the size of our site is
3495.45 m² .
The land has high potential to be developed as well as increase in value
in the near future, what with it being surrounded mainly by upper middle-class
residents. It is also set in a prime location where it can be developed to
whatever purpose we wish to propose for the function of the land. Desa Park
city carries a title of “property goldmine” because of its significant increase in
real estate value. This is due to the exclusivity and convenience of the area,
strong security factors and easy access to roads and major highways.
Site Observation
The whole location, Desa ParkCity, itself feature excellent infrastructure
such as good road management, stringent security checks and good facilities
such as jogging track, dog-walking area and convenience stores. Existing
there are also ample dining options located at the waterfront area.
The site that we have chosen is an empty plot of land that is situated
next to Desa ParkCity’s park, Central Park. Along the park are 9-foot-wide
jogging paths surrounding the lake and inter-connecting with all nearby
neighborhoods. An upcoming condominium, One Central Park, overlooks the
whole area.
6. Microclimate
Sun Set Sun Rise
The entrance of our proposal site is facing the south.
The wind comes from all directions as there are no pre existing structure
blocking.
As the area surrounding the site is a developed area, the small amounts of
natural flora on the site can only absorb minimal light and heat that buildings
and parking lot radiates back into the air. Thus, existing a hot and humid
weather condition in that general location.
9. PROJECT ANALYSIS
Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur, covering 473 acres of prime
freehold land, is one of the fastest growing and best-selling master
planned communities in the nation. Located in the affluent north-
western district of Kuala Lumpur, Desa ParkCity is a place where
people live, work and play.
Major highways (such as the LDP Highway, the Middle Ring
Road 2 and the Penchala Link) provide quick and convenient
access to important destinations in Kuala Lumpur and its
surroundings. Located about 13 kilometers from the city center of
Kuala Lumpur, it is just 35 minutes from the city center, 15 minutes
from Mont Kiara, 20 minutes from Damansara Heights and 25
minutes to the Petaling Jaya conurbation.
Transformed from an abandoned quarry site, Desa ParkCity
is the first-of-its-kind New Urbanist community in Malaysia in which
concepts of community, public places and neighborhood
conveniences converge to make residents’ everyday living special
and rewarding. Desa ParkCity’s design philosophy embraces the
ideal that people want to foster family, neighborhood and
community ties and values as a means to shape a good society,
and a sense of place so that the individual and the family will not
be lost in the rapidly expanding metropolis of Kuala Lumpur city.
The project is beneficial to not only us but to the community
as well as it serves to give back to society; this project would
revolve around the welfare of the local community.
As the surrounding area of our chosen site has sufficient
facilities that are specially made for the residents, our team has
done thorough analysis on what can and should be added to the
location so as to ameliorate the lifestyles of the local community.
Through this, we managed to identify aspects of the project that
can be improved and added to the area for the good of Desa
ParkCity’s residents. Thus, presenting development proposals for
the chosen site.
11. Proposal
After selecting this site, I propose to build another commercial building.
The pre-existing commercial area called The Waterfront is only 2 floors and it
is very small in size, limiting the amount of shops. Therefore, I plan to build a
shopping mall with 15 floors.
Because the land is only 3495.45 m² ,
the mall won't be very big, so to make it
more efficient, the building will develop
upwards.
The mall I proposed will
also have an open concept
because the surrounding area
has a lot of open space,
therefore, sticking with the
same concept, my mall will be
semi shaded. This mall will be
similar to The Waterfront in
Desa Park City and Johor
Premium Outlets.
12. Concept of the Project
The reason why I propose a shopping mall is because the mall closest
to desa park city is about 15 minutes away. Not only we will have to take a 15
minute drive to the closest mall, we would have to pay the toll fare everytime
we travel there.
Building a another shopping mall in Desa Park City with more stores will
not only help reduce air pollution by saving a car trip, it will also save time and
money.
Another reason why I suggested building a shopping mall in Desa Park
City is for the convinience of the local community. Also, because there are
many other housing areas located within 2km of Desa Park City, this
shopping mall will be in the odds for those people too.
13. Open Mall Concept
The open mall concept isn't very popular among Malaysians yet but it is
often seen in other countries. The open mall concept will allow shoppers to
enjoy beautiful landscape as well as the built environment.
14. Elements in the Project
Because there is only a grocery store, a few restaurants, and a few
other shops at The Waterfront, this mall will have more stores to
accommodate the user needs.Here are some examples of what this mall will
have:-
More retail stores
Cinema
Arcade
15. Furthur explanation of Each Elements
Retail Stores
Retail stores are the most visited
places in Malls and every mall
should have a variety of them, from
mens, womens to electronical
stores. It is a must have and there
shouldn't be a limit to a certain
amount of retail stores, the mall
should be filled with as many as
possible to accommodate as many
types of people as possible.
Cinemas
Cinemas are must have in
Malaysian shopping malls, this is
because people love haging around
in malls before and after movies,
therefore, having a cinema in this
mall will attract more people. Also,
the cinemas will take up 4 and a ½
floors in this mall.
Arcades
Arcades are usually located next to
a cinema. This will be useful for
people to kill time before the movie
starts. The arcade will take up ½ a
floor next to the cinema.
16. Benefits :-
1. Save time of travelling
2. More job opportunities
3. Convienient to local population when they need something.
4. Increase local economy
5. Making use of undeveloped land
6. Reduce air pollution
7. Promotes a balance in both natural and built environment
8. Safer for kids and teens to visit instead of travelling a distance.
17. Rationale:-
1. Not having to drive the distance to visit a shopping mall.
2. Cinema is within walking distance
3. Desa park city lacks of retail stores.
4. Increase the income of Desa Park City
5. Increase the population
6. Making use of empty land
7. It will make the Desa Park City more interesting.
18. Advantages:-
1. It could possible Increase the population in Desa Park City
2. Increase the property prices in Desa Park City
3. Attracts more visitors
4. Desa Park City residents would walk to the mall instead of driving so that
would reduce air polution
5. Besides reducing air pollution, residents of Desa Park City would get a
good work out from walking to the mall.
6. Increase the amount of shops in Desa Park City.
7. Mall is small, so you get to visit almost all the shops in one visit.
Disadvantages:-
1.Encourages people to spend more
2. Over stuffing the area with people.
3. Noise pollution
4. Drawing attention away from the pre existing mall and park
5. Encourages people to spend more time doing unproductive things such as
shopping.
6. It is still small, so there won't be as many shops.
7. Distracting kids
19. Professionals needed for this Project
1. Architect
2. Landscape Architect
3. Contractor
4. Quantity Surveyor
5. Machanical and Electrical Engineer
6. Civil and Structural Engineer
7. Supplier
8. Client
Architect
During the pre construction phase , the client will hire the architect to
produce a detailed design of a concept or an idea. An engineer is enlisted by
a customer to deliver definite plans of an idea or thought that the customer
needs to convey to reality. The architect needs to conform to building and
wellbeing regulations, neighborhood arranging regulations and confinements.
Contingent upon the venture there may be laws encompassing the
safeguarding of the neighborhood environment or any notable parts of a
building. Standard customer gatherings are vital to build up necessities and
talk about point by point outline proposition. Heading up the group of experts
who will chip away at this phase of the venture including specialists,
architects and lenders is additionally vital.
Amid the documentation stage, the obligations are to deliver outline,
point by point drawings and utilizing innovation, for example, CAD to test the
practicality of the configuration. Architects need to consider about customers
necessities, spending plans, and regulations. When the design documents
are finished, there are then a second situated of documents that should be
delivered.
20. These are the development archives, which make an interpretation of
the configuration into guidelines and specialized details for foremen and
development specialists to allude. When the undertaking achieves the
development organize, the designer should be included in site visits and
gatherings, administering the development and approving different bits of
work, arranging with foremen and managing and determining any issues that
emerge.
Landscape Architect
The landscape architect will then have to plan, investigate the site, and
design something that is suitable for the area and not out shine the building
but to enhance the beauty of the building. The landscape architect has to
make sure the landscape will compliment the building.
Before development, the landscape architect needs to do research on
the undertaking, including administering the configuration of an assortment of
tasks, including urban recovery plans, person on foot plans, street or retail
plans, and keeping up the character of locales of normal excellence.
landscpae architect will direct preparatory investigations of the site (contour
shapes, soil, nature, structures, streets) ; subsequently, he can build up broad
scene prerequisites with customers. Surveying a site's capability to meet the
customer's particulars. The landscape architect likewise needs to do
ecological effect appraisals. He/she would need to look for and consider the
perspectives of neighborhood occupants, potential clients, and gatherings
with a personal stake in the task. At that point, the landscape architect will
precisely get ready and present nitty gritty arrangements. The landscape
architect will display proposition to customers, managing enquiries and
arranging any alterations to the last plan. Scene planner must satisfy the
customer's wishes with his/her insight into what will work best. Landscape
architect will likewise need to contact and direction makers and suppliers to
supply materials for building the scene. Landscape architect will need to
choose a contractor and manager for the project. They will need to do
continuous site visits to guarantee the work is on track and will be finished
before the due date. The landscape architect will need to correspond and
21. coordinate with different experts in the venture.
At the point when the development starts, the landscape architect
needs to screen and check progress at the site approving installment once
work has been palatably finished. After the development, the landscape
architect ought to give ways make a go at keeping up the landscape for
customers. The landscape ought to keep up the way it is to accomplish the
proposed capacity and venture objectives. The errand in support incorporate
employments of composts, weed control, cutting, trimming and watering the
plants all the time.
Contractor
Contractors are in charge of directing development on both new and old
structures a structures. A contractor serves to sort out and deal with all parts
of a building site. The occupation obliges somebody who is meticulous and
who appreciates taking a shot at development site. The essential obligations
of the contractor are in charge of finishing a building venture on time and
inside of a financial plan. Contractor don't more often than not do any of the
truly difficult work on a development site themselves, yet they supervise
groups of subcontractors who are taking every necessary step.
Quantity Surveryor
A quantity surveryor deals with all expense identifying with civil and
structural engineers, from the introductory count to the last figures. A quantity
surveyor look to minimize the expenses of a task and upgrade esteem for
cash, while as yet accomplishing obliged guidelines and quality. A large
portion of these are indicated by statutory building regulations, which the
surveyor needs to comprehend and hold fast to. A quatity surveyor may work
for either the client or the contractor, working in an office or on a site. They
are included in a venture from the begin, planning gauges and expenses of
the work. At the point when the task is in advancement, quantity surveyors
will stay informed concerning any varieties to the agreement that may impact
expenses and make reports to show productivity.
22. Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
Mechanical engineers may work on all stages of a project, from
research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation
and final commissioning. Mechanical engineers starts with a project from the
beginning brief, through the configuration and advancement stage to the
testing stage completing the undertaking straight up usage, right down to
creating points of interest of detail and framework outlines. Mechanical and
electrical designers need to talk about and coordinate with an architect and
produce and electrical arrangement. Amid development, the designers need
to screen the establishment process. After the development stage,
mechanical and electrical designing likewise have dependable on upkeep in
certain time limit.
Civil & Structural Engineer
Stuctural engineers are essentially concerned with outlining
aesthecically satisfying structures and structures that are protected and fit for
withstanding the components to which they will be uncovered. Key
assignments of a C&S engineers includes includes get reports ready, plans
and drawings, make counts about loads and stresses, giving specialized
guidance. Unlike architects, which only concentrates on the appearance,
shape, size and utilization of the building, structural engineers must take care
of specialized issues and help the architect accomplish his/her vision of the
undertaking. C&S specialists have obligations in figuring the stress and loads
of the bulding the development will need to securely withstand. Before work
can start, basic designers are included in the examination and review of
assemble destinations to focus the suitability of the earth for the prerequisites
of the up and coming task. Basic designers are obliged to arrange and
counsel with different individuals from their venture, including enginerers,
nature researcher, architects and landscpae architects. They might likewise
be require to help government bodies in their own examinations identifying
with the venture. Structural engineers are frequently in charge of the
association and conveyance of materials and hardware for the needs of the
constructuion venture. The supervision and administration of on site work
might likewise be important.
23. Supplier
A supplier is a store network administration term that implies any
individual who gives great administrations to an organization or people.
Supplier will supply materials to the site and they will must be on time with the
conveyance. Suppliers additionally need to guarantee the nature of the
materials. A supplier is regularly the person who produces inventoriable
things, and offer those things. Supplier likewise needs to guarantee the
establishment of the materials and gear goes easily. Supplier additionally
cometimes perceive as a subcontractor in view of their extensive commitment
to a venture.
Client
Client refers to the organisation or individual that is procuring the
building development. The client is also sometimes referred to as the
'employer' as they are the body which employs consultant, contactors and
suppliers. Within the client, there are likely to be a number of groups and
individuals with an interest in, or control over the project.Inexperienced clients
might benefit from appointing independent client advisors to help them
structure the project, prepare a business case and strategic brief and to
appoint consultants.
27. PROJECT CONCEPT
NATURE
The project would focus on the natural and green approach as the
surrounding area has been transformed into an urbanized residential
hub. This concept is crucial so as to provide an environmental-friendly
space for the public; i.e. the residents, to relax and unwind. Children
would also be exposed to the connection between them, their families,
communities and nature.
YOUTH
The project would put their emphasis on the youth, as the youth are the
country’s future leaders. This project aims to benefit the youth by giving
providence to their childhood development. The youth also play an
active role in shaping the major social and political advancements
through their abilities to connect to the communities at that age. The
youth is an essential asset; a pool of talent, ideas as well as energy, that
have their own importance in addressing the challenges related to global
and local instability. Which is why this project prioritizes the youth in its
development.
28. SUGGESTION
A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use. It
can be in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and is set aside for
human enjoyment or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats.
A playground is defined as an outdoor area provided for children to
play on; a place where a particular group of people choose to enjoy
themselves.
A playground would be ideal to be built on site so as to provide a
space for children to relieve their stress as well as develop their physical
strength, coordination and balance. This playground would be designed
accordingly so that it’s user-friendly as well as embody the ‘nature’
theme in its scheme. As the youth is an important asset to society, the
project would focus in providing a playground as it was recognized that
play is a valuable and necessary part of a healthy and productive life.
The playground would be a safe place for children to frequent as
the area would be monitored 24/7 by surveillance cameras which would
feed all the surveillance footage back to the security control room in
Desa Park City. There would also be shaded picnic tables made
available in the playground area for the convenience of pedestrians,
especially for parents who desire to watch over their children while they
play. This makes up the playground’s seating area, together with the
benches that are placed by random around the play area.
The nature-inspired playground would be a natural fit when it
comes to planning outdoor play paces, combining adventure and wonder
of nature with the durability, safety and low maintenance of high-quality
play equipment. The great outdoors is the perfect spot where children
can play naturally—making up their own games while freely exploring
the world around them.
In addition to that, outdoor exercise equipments would also be
made available for the public’s use, particularly those of the older
generation. Hence, both age groups are able to enjoy themselves at the
proposed site.
29. RATIONALE
I propose a playground to be built on the site as the surrounding
area is not to the convenience of children. The older generation could
also use a place to unwind from their daily dose of stress from the
current worldly demands, which is as to why the proposed playground
would also have a “play” ground for them—consisting of the outdoor
exercise equipments.
This project is primarily for the convenience of the residents living
around the area. For the youth—an open space for them to relax and
connect with other youths living in the same neighborhood, at the same
time, to promote their human development and for the adults—an open
space for them to unwind and relieve themselves of the current world’s
stress by compromising with nature. Also, the proposed playground
would be able to help and promote a healthy and productive lifestyle.
In addition to that, the view of the site could be improved with an
addition of the proposed playground; turning it from a large plain and
empty lawn to something that has been amended with large landscape
features that are user-friendly. Besides improving the views of the land,
the proposed playground would also improve the environment of the site
as there are hardly any trees on the plot of land that was selected. This
is an issue as there are no shades in that location which drives
pedestrians away due to the heat from the sun that wasn’t blocked. More
trees and softscape would be added to the location so as to beautify and
accommodate the playground by providing shade and cool air.
30. BENEFITS
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
As fore-mentioned, this project would be beneficial to the public,
especially to the younger generation as the product of this project is
aimed to encourage and nurture their lifelong development. It provides
opportunities for children to learn and develop social skills, thinking and
problem-solving skills, sense of self and connection and self care skills.
The leisure opportunities provide positive lifestyle choices and
alternatives to self-destructive behavior. By playing outdoors, children
would also develop a foundation of environmental stewardship as well as
improved concentration and school achievement.
HEALTH
Physical activity could be regulated which contributes to insuring the
health of visiting individuals. The playground also provides a chance for
relaxation and revitalization that can help in managing stress particularly
in today’s busy world. It was also stated in the works of a famous
journalist, Richard Louv—of a movement to reconnect kids and nature—
the importance of nature for healthy childhood development.
SOCIAL
The playground could bring the community together that would lead to
community recreation that can both promote and build ethnic and
cultural harmony as well as strong family bonds. This would be able to
beat alienation, loneliness and anti-social behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The provision of a playground would highlight the harmonization
between the natural and built environments. The trend in creating
environmental-friendly spaces especially for leisure activities based is
essential for insuring a new and improved environmental future.
31. IMPACTS
CLEANLINESS
The cleanliness of the area would be an issue as the youth have a
tendency to litter and not throw their rubbish properly. The same applies
to the adults as well as they are either careless or unaware of the
environment surrounding them.
However this issue is solvable and so as to ensure the cleanliness of the
area, public service workers should be hired to do a quarter-day cleaning
maintenance.
32. PROFESSIONS INVOLVED
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
A quantity surveyor is needed in this project especially in
controlling the budget and keeping to the contract. He or she is
essential in managing and controlling the contract and costs within
the construction project; as well as keep to the building costs and
contract law. The surveyor seeks to minimize the cost of the
project and enhance the value for money while still achieving the
required standards and quality of the whole project. The quantity
surveyor is required to act as an advisor on the appropriate
contract arrangement and legal contract and conditions. In which
case, he or she has to adhere to the specified statutory building
regulations.
The surveyor is also to keep track of any of the variations that are
made to the contract that may affect the total costs and create
reports to show profitability.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
A landscape architect would be needed in designing the layout of
the proposed playground as well as its surrounding area so as to
maintain the neutrality of the built and natural environments. He or
she plays an important role in beautifying the area and giving it a
sense of life.
A landscape architect is required to do research on the project
before the construction process. This includes overseeing the
design of a variety of projects and maintaining the character of the
site of natural beauty. He or she is to establish a general
landscape requirement with the client after he or she has
conducted preliminary studies of the site. In this, the views of the
local residents , potential users and parties with a vested interest
in the project has to be taken into account.
The architect will prepare and present detailed plans of the
proposed landscape design to the client, dealing with enquiries
and making amendments to the final design. However, he or she
has to meet with the client’s wishes with the knowledge of what will
work best throughout this whole process. They are then required to
contact and coordinate the manufacturers and suppliers for
33. supplies needed to construct the project. A contractor and project
manager is also selected during this process.
During the construction stage, the landscape architect will conduct
site visits to ensure that everything goes accordingly and that the
project meets the deadline. He or she also needs to communicate
and cooperate with the other professionals involved.
CONTRACTOR
A contractor is required to comply with the contract and has the
responsibility to provide the quantity surveyor with sufficient data to
complete the evaluations and accounts. The contractor also
carries the responsibility to obtain and co-ordinate subcontractors
and suppliers, and has sufficient resources. He or she is also
required to act as a mediator within the project management team.
PLAYGROUND INSTALLER
A playground installer has its importance in this project as he or
she is experienced in the field of installing a playground. He or she
has knowledge in doing the site inventory, verifying what
equipment will fit where as well as doing a site preparation such as
site leveling, final grading and base preparation.
34. THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
The following is the process of development planning approval, with the
references used by the authorities before giving their approval:
1. Conversion of land use – Submission of land title for conversion
and subdivision to the Land Office
{Section 124, Act 56}
2. Development license application to the Housing Ministry
3. Planning permission
{Section 19, Act 172: Prohibition of development without planning permission}
{Environmental Quality Act 1984}
4. Building plan approval – Submission for approval is to the BCA
(Building and Construction Authority)
{Sec. 70(1), Act 133: No person shall erect any building without prior written
permission of the local authority}
5. Sub-division – Up to this point, the sub-division of the plans for
each section of the area are to be sent to the respective
authorities, for example; power supply plan approval is to be sent
to Tenaga Nasional Berhad.
{Sections 135-139, Act 56}
6. Certificate of Fitness for Occupation (CFO) [Certificate of
Completion and Compliance (CCC)] – Upon completion of the
project, the architect can issue a Certificate of Completion and
Compliance, under two conditions: technical aspects are complied
with and that there are no apparent threat to health and safety
issues. [The CCC replaces the CFO. The CCC system came into
force effective 12th
April 2007.]
{Relevant statutes for application of CFO:-
Town and Country Planning Act 1976
Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974
Uniform Building By-Law 1984
Local Government Act 1976
Electricity Supply Act
Sewerage Services Act 1993
37. – Conceptual Plan
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38. The proposed playground will be split into two main
components; the upper playground and lower playground. A
seating area and fitness section would also be available in the
playground.
The proposed playground has two separate sections so as to
ensure the safety of children, as children of the older age group
tend to be violent when playing. The upper playground would be
for children aged 7 years and above whereas the lower playground
would be for children aged 3 to 6 years. The upper playground can
also be utilized by adolescents.
Besides that, a fitness section would also be provided for the
use of the adults as well as the convenience of having a seating
area.
40. CONCLUSION
At the end of this project, we have concluded the importance
of developing a coherent working relation among the various
players of the construction industry. A proper communication
channel in organizing and coordinating the team is also significant
in such a way so as to create an effective working team to
successfully achieve the goal in managing a project.
We are also able to document our observations as well as
produce systematic and convincing presentation and reports, from
all the research and analysis that we have done. In conjunction to
that, we harnessed the ability to justify the feasibility of a
development and improve the proposal to serve the purpose of the
development.