Interior Architecture
Building Construction & Materials
Learning Outcomes
This module intends to inform the students on the basic building construction and materials used in the construction of small to medium scale buildings. It focuses on developing understanding on the principle of the building elements which include the sub-structure and super structure and common construction materials such as concrete, masonry, timber, metal and glass. For each material this module will describe on the manufacturing process, properties and typical uses of these materials in construction.
Project 1: Famous Architect's Building
Individually, student need to choose an architect from the given list. From the chosen architect, the student needs to identify five (5) architectural building materials and two (2) structural building materials based on the case study. Students are also to study on the ideas and concept behind the election of the material. Buildings selection can be from any time or age.
Architect Background, Building History, Structural Materials, Architectural Materials
Architectural Materials, Conclusion, Reference
Project 2: Construction Detailing of Building Elements
In a group of 7, we need to produce a construction that consist of floor plan, sections and connection details based on a floor plan of a two-storey house. The construction materials we chose for our group is purely concrete except timber for roof truss and batten.
All drawings are to drawn in 2 A2 size tracing papers with relevant annotations and to be included title block. The scale of each drawing must be appropriate to fit the paper.
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Content:
1. Floor Plan
2. Wall Section (from foundation to roof)
3. Building section (1 no.)
4. Elevation (1 no.)
5. Connection Detailing between floor and wall
6. Roof section (partial)
7. Door Details: plan view, section and elevation
8. Window details: plan view, section and elevation
9. Staircase details: plan view, section and elevation
10. Physical Model (Showing the building structures
