This document provides an introduction to construction industry and architectural drawing. It discusses the responsibilities of an architect from project planning, design, construction to completion. It also outlines the different types of architectural drawings like presentation drawings, survey drawings, working drawings and their purposes. Finally, it briefly describes the roles of professional bodies in Malaysia that regulate and promote the architecture profession.

1. PROJECT
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY &
DRAWING
ABDULLAH MAMODE . AMANDA CHIOG . BRIDGET HSU . CHAU XET NEE . CHAU KHANG WEI .
NURAFIQAH ZARIFUL
DATE CLIENT 9TH SEPTEMBER 2014
TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

3. Bring together the design and
budgetary requirements set by the
client
Restrains of a site
Need of the building’s users
Limitations of materials into a unique
Balance design solution

4. Ancient Egypt (3,050BC - 900BC)
Art Nouveau Architect (1,890AD - 1,914AD)
Classical (850BC - 476AD)
Beaux Arts Architecture (1,895AD - 1,925AD)
Romanesque (800AD - 1,200AD)
Neo-Gothic Architecture (1,905AD - 1,930AD)
Gothic Architecture (1,100AD - 1,450AD)
Art Deco Architecture (1,925AD - 1,937AD)
Renaissance Architecture (1,400AD - 1,600AD)
Modernist Styles in Architecture (1,900AD - ?)
Rococo Architecture (1,650AD - 1,790AD)
Neoclassicism in Architecture (1,650AD - 1,790AD)
Postmodernism in Architecture (1,972AD - ?)

5. Degree Master
Register as graduate member with Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia
(PAM)
and
Register as graduate architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)
Working experience
LAM Part III Examination
Register as an Architect

6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ARCHITECT

7. Check that there are no other architect has been
commissioned
State the scope of work & clients financial limits
Inform clients of the other professional services
required
Answer queries where necessary
Agrees variation to the contract document, normally
Attend site meetings, adlitsecrautsiosn dse tloa ytsh e& d esign & specification
other problems which may be critical
Check quality and progress of work on
site
Inspects samples of materials & fittings
delivered to site
Conducts the clients round the site
necessary

8. Architect should seek full details of
client requirements:
1. Nature size & function of proposed
work
2. Decide time & financial limits of the
projects
3. Prepare legal information -
ownership of land, boundaries etc.
4. Prepare application for planning
permission
5. Decide the members of design team
involved

9. approach decide
Client Architect
whether / not he is
able to carry out the
commission
He has adequate time
staff, expertise & finance
Writing of the terms of
conditions of the appointment
& request confirmation
ensure
architect advice client

10. ARCHITECT
RESPONSIBILITY IN
CONSTRUCTION PHASES

11. Gathering all information required prior to begin design.
Scope of work would typically include;
• site analysis,
• measure up,
• develop brief,
• gather all council related
information,
• advice on separate consultants
Required 1-2 weeks for
this phase

12. EXAMPLE OF PRE-DESIGN PHASE

13. Begin design by relating requirements to the site.
Form the sketches for the preliminary design. Prepare
proposed layout plans.
The feedback from the clients
will be incorporated into the
design and carried through into
the Design Development Phase.
Requires 2-3 week for this
phase.

14. EXAMPLES
OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

15. Begin and improve the detail design work.
Finalise the space planning (indoor and outdoor), exterior
forms and materials used in the project.
Budget Estimation will review by Quantity Surveyor or
Contractor.
Requires 2 weeks for this phase.

16. EXAMPLES
OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

17. Further development of the design and the necessary
documentation would be prepared as required.
Illustrate concept and details are required to obtain a PIM
(Project Information Memorandum) from the local
authority.
Quantity Surveyor or
Contractor will provide actual
quote based on complete
Contract Document.
Architectural Drawing are
presented and explained to
the client.

18. Prepare tender and contract
documentation.
Answering queries from the various
contractors and sub-contractors.
Analyze the received tenders and
checking tender compliance to meet
the standards.
Both the architect and the client
evaluate and choose the best
contractors for they construction.

19. Site visit for inspecting the
progression of work.
Administrating and certifying
project payments.
Providing any additional
drawings and details, as required
to provide clarity on site.
Approving final completion.
Administrating maintenance defects during the maintenance period.

20. TYPtE OF ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING

21. 1. PRESENTATION DRAWING
FUNCTION : To explain a scheme & to promote its merits

22. EXAMPLE
OF PRESENTATION DRAWING

23. EXAMPLE
OF PRESENTATION DRAWING

24. 2. SURVEY DRAWINGS
FUNCTION : To establish
dimensions for the construction
work

25. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SURVEY DRAWINGS

26. 3. "AS-BUILT” DRAWINGS
FUNCTION : To understand & emulate the great architecture known to architects

27. 4. WORKING DRAWINGS
• Location Drawing
• Assembly Drawing
• Component Drawing
FUNCTION : A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF
DRAWING USED IN A BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

28. EXAMPLES
OF WORKING DRAWINGS (Location Drawing)

29. EXAMPLES
OF WORKING DRAWING (ASSEMBLY DRAWING)

30. EXAMPLES
OF WORKING DRAWING (COMPONENT DRAWING)

31. Site Plan
Demolition Plan
Drainage plans &
Schematics
Floor Plan
Elevations
Foundation plan
Floor framing
plan
Roof framing
plan
Roof plan
Sections
Construction details
Window & Door schedule
Electrical Lighting plan (base only as
the best is to involve the lighting
supplier / designer to provide same
detailed input here)
Manufacturers Specifications /
Warranties

32. Registration and give
accreditation
Representing
Development and Promotion
Regulation of their induct and
ethics
Conducting Professional Exam
http://www.lam.gov.my/

33. Giving awards and regnition
Published monthly magazine
Organising exhibition,
workshop, training, and
seminars
http://www.pam.org.my/

34. TYPES OF GRAPHITE LINES USED BY
ARCHITECTS

35. http://bethantoine.com/paper_treatments/RoseRes.php
http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/architectural-drawings-california-
modern-usc.html
http://designhome.pics/architects-floor-plans/8/site-plan-and-floor-plans-the-wolf-residence-
by-barton-myers-note-that/
http://cadservices.com/record-drawings-verification-surveys/
http://bunka.nii.ac.jp/jp/world/suisensyo/kyoto/REFERENCE-5/reference5-1.html
http://www.designandlight.co.nz/practice/working_drawings
http://blog.buildllc.com/2008/09/the-process-of-architecture/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_drawing
http://www.creativearch.co.nz/index.asp?pageID=2145863519

36. http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/rotunda/postfire/mcdonald.html
http://archtech-ie.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html
http://hcap.artstor.org/cgi-bin/library?a=d&d=p2185.1
http://www.planedengardendesign.ie/garden-design-process/garden-design.html
http://www.missionscalifornia.com/gallery/gal_architectural-drawings-slo.html
http://www.2thepointdrafting.com/?page_id=206
http://www.nlcworktrax.com/tour/screens/document3.htm
http://architectureplanelevation.blogspot.com
http://www.gabrielking.com/indio%20villa.htm
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