This document provides details on the proposed construction systems for a Nature Appreciation Centre building project. It includes existing design drawings and proposes alternative systems for the wall, floor, roof, basement, and other elements. Specifications and manufacturers are provided for materials like metal roofing, masonry cladding, composite metal flooring, and a basement waterproofing membrane. References are listed at the end.

1. BSc (Hons) Architecture Semester 5
Building Technology 1 [ARC3514 / ARC3512]
Project 1 – Alternative Construction Solution and Documentation
Name: Elaine Bong Poh Hui
Student I.D.: 0310432
Lecturer: Mr. Siva

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Content Page
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Nature Appreciation Centre
1.2 Existing Design Drawing
1.2.1 Floor Plans
1.2.2 Elevations
1.2.3 Sections
2.0 Proposal of Modified Systems
3.0 Metal Roofing System
4.0 Rooflight System
5.0 Masonry Cladding System
6.0 Composite Metal Flooring System
7.0 Basement System

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Nature Appreciation Centre
This project is located at Belum Rainforest Resort which is in Perak. It is to provide a space to educate the next generation and to promote the importance of
nature. The building is to initiate interaction between the visitors and nature besides providing job opportunities for the Orang Asli that are staying there. The deisgn
is inspired from how the modern co-exist with the traditional design and help each other in maintaining their existence. This creates an opportunity to enhance the
lifestyle of Orang Asli making Pulau Banting a better place.
Interior of the Gallery Overview 3D Perspective

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1.2 Existing Design Drawing
1.2.1 Floor Plans
Ground Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

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Second Floor Plan

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Roof Plan

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1.2.2 Elevations
North Elevation
West Elevation

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1.2.2 Sections
Section B-B
Section A-A

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2.0 Proposal of Modified Systems
Elements Precedent Design Proposed Construction Material Advantages and Disadvantages
Wall Archaeology Museum, Almería, Spain Propex Concrete Wall with Masonry Cladding
(Limestone)
Advantages:
-can be arranged irregularly
-as protection and coating to building facades
Disadvantages:
-For small and medium loads
Floor Roundy’s Distribution Center
Oconomowoc,Wisconsin
Propex Concrete Floor Advantages:
-finishes easily and smoothly with common tools
-save construction time
-cost-effective reinforcement
Disadvantage:
-hard to mix in the fibres with the concrete
depending on the size and diameter of the fibres
Roof New Square, New York (Tesco) Rooflight with metal roofing Advantage:
-easy to construct
Disadvantage:
-construct in small spans
Basement BDP Studios, Manchester Basement Waterproofing Advantage:
-long durability
-fire resistant
Disadvantage:
-long installation
-expertise is needed

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3.0 Metal Roofing System
Inputs Measurement Code Manufacturer Image
1. Kalzip aluminium
profiled sheet
65mm x 400mm Kalzip 65/400
2. Fischer trapezoidal liner
sheet
90mm x 305mm FI 90/305
3. Kalzip vapour barrier 1mm thick
4. Rigid insulation 100mm thick
5. Kalzip rockwool
insulation
2400mm x 1200mm Kalzip insulation 23
6. Kalzip DuoPlus clip 131mm height Kalzip E 60

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4.0 Rooflight System
Inputs Measurement Code Manufacturer Pics
1. Elastomeric butyl
glazing tape
2 x 6.4mm x 16.7m TR04 800 Tape
2. Extruded aluminium
cover fully welded
(powder coated finish)
PAC 500
3. Single glazed
laminated glass panel
6mm thick
4. Painted plaster ceiling 9mm
5. I beam 325mm
6. C Purlin

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5.0 Masonry Cladding System
Inputs Measurement Code Manufacturer Pics
1. Stone panel:
Limestone
60mm thick Mocha Creme Limestone
2. Fibremesh reinforced
concrete wall
Fibremesh 150
3. Anchor fixing 81mm wide PR 3 H 40
4. Internal plaster finish 15mm thick ProTop™ Ready-Mix Joint Compound
5. Thermal insulation 60mm thick RockTech S

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6.0 Composite Metal Flooring System
Inputs Measurement Code Manufacturer Pics
1. Propex fibremesh
reinforced concrete
Fibremesh 150
2. Steel profile sheet 1mm thick KF57
3. Restraint strap
4. Edge trim flashing
5. Steel beam 260mm height A-992
6. Bracket (customized using steel I
beam)
7. Anchor bolt Ø 20-25mm F1554-Grade 55 S1
8. Packing piece

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7.0 Basement System
Inputs Measurement Code Manufacturer Pics
1. Sika Masonry Plug and
Seal
2. Sika Standard CD
Membrane
30mm thick
3. Sika CD Tape
4. Sika CD Channel &
20mm stone (to suitable
discharge point)
100mm width
5. Sika HD membrane 50mm thick
6. Closed cell insulation
7. Sika Watertight
concrete
380mm thick
8. Sikaswell A2010 &
Sikaswell S-2
A2010: 20mm x 10mm

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8.0 Appendix
Company Address Contact Number
Kalzip Kalzip FZE, PO Box 18294, Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates.
+971 488 73 23 2
Fischer Profil Fischer Profil GmbH, Waldstraße 67, D-57250 Netphen-Deuz. +49 (0) 27 37 - 5 08 - 0
Europofix Travessa das Telheiras 108, 4905-456 Barroselas, Viana do
Castelo – Portugal.
+ 351 258 772 621
Stonepanels Stone Panels, Inc., 100 S. Royal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019. 469-635-5000
Propex Fibremesh Australia 44 (0) 7702925285
Gyproc Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Saint-Gobain Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (636775-T), No.1, Jalan
Sultan Mohamad 4, Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Sultan
Suleiman, 42000 Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
+603 3169 5588
insulRef Sdn. Bhd. Wisma Leopad, 2nd floor, NO 5, Jalan Tun Sambathan, 50470,
Kuala Lumpur.
+603-2272 191
Fielders 9-13 Jessica Road, Campbellfield, VIC, 3061. (03) 9300 7700
Saginaw Pipe Co., Inc Saginaw Pipe Co., Inc., P.O. Box 8, Highway 31 South,
Saginaw, AL 35137
205-664-3670
Haydon Bolts, Inc. 1181 Unity Street Philadelphia, PA 19124. 215-537-8700
Metro Performance Glass 5 Lady Fisher Place Highbrook Auckland 09 927 3000
Pac-Clad Petersen Headquarters, 1005 Tonne Road, Elk Grove Village,
IL 60007.
800-344-1400
Kien Safety Glass Sdn. Bhd. Lot 1558, Kampung Jaya Industrial Area, Off Jalan Hospital,
47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
603 - 6157 7425
Uniplaster 1, Jalan Tago 11, Tago Industrial Park, Bandar Sri Damansara,
52200 Kuala Lumpur.
(03) 6272 5348
Yarker Industries Sdn. Bhd. No 1, Jalan Meru Indah 20, Taman Perindustrian Meru Indah,
4220 Kapar, Selangor Darul Ehsan, West Malaysia.
+603-33929918
Sika Waterproofing 01707 394 444

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