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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN  Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA) Research Unit Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)  
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 2 [ARC 3524] 

 

Project 1: Building Plans/Fire-Fighting Plan   

 

Introduction  
Working Drawings are an integral part of the construction industry and the architect’s chief means of communication with the various levels of the authorities, clients and consultants. A comprehensive knowledge of the format and conventions of working drawings, as well as an overall awareness of its importance in practice is crucial for the student. Project 1 requires the students to:  


-Identify and select a project designed from Studio 5

-Translate the selected building into a cemplete set of architectural working drawing (for submission to the authorities), utilising all the formats and conventions of working drawing as they applied in contemporary architectural practice 

-Research and establish a basic understanding of statutory requirements from the authorities and fire safety guidelines and to implement the requirements into the project

-Research and establish a basic understanding of the structural system, building services, materials and other relevant technology and to apply the understanding into the project  

 

 

 

Objectives of Project The objectives of this assignment are as follows:  
1. To develop an awareness of the role of technical drawings through the production of full set floor plans, sections and elevations

2. To develop an understanding of technical drawing conventions and formats through application

3. To develop an awareness of the general nature, principles and procedures of law and legislation, including the Uniform Building By-laws (UBBL) and local fire regulations

4. To develop an awareness of construction requirement consistent with design and performance     
 

Learning Outcomes  of this Project:
1. Apply visual communication methods (technical drawing and terminology) to clearly and effectively convey their     design ideas and proposals from architectural design project.

2. Apply the practices and procedures of working drawings development.

3. Develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation, particularly Building By-laws; and its relationship to working drawings.

4. Develop and design details for their design project.

5. Produce plans drawings for submission to the various authorities in accordance to the authorities’ requirement

6. Produce detailed drawings of floor plans, section , elevations and site plan of their design

7. Produce schedule of finishes, built-up area, doors and windows

8. Produce a complete set of building plans submissions of their design that complies with building by-law 

Project 2: Working Drawing: Construction/Technical Drawing 

 

 

Introduction  
Technical drawing is the bridge between building design and physical building form. While design represents an expression of the desired solution, technical drawings control the eventual physical outcome of that expression.  To achieve this, all aspects of technical knowledge, from structural design, material choice, construction detailing to adherence to by-laws and safety and health requirements and building services for user comfort and well-being, should be cohesively integrated in the final design of the Architectural Design Project.  

 


Objectives of Project  
The objectives of this assignment are as follows:

1. To develop an awareness of the role of technical drawings through the production of full set floor plans, wall sections and detailing of the students’ final design projects

2. To develop an understanding of technical drawing conventions and formats through application

3. To develop an awareness of the general nature, principles and procedures of law and legislation, including the Uniform Building By-laws (UBBL) and local fire regulations

4. To develop an awareness of construction details consistent with design and performance.  

 


Learning Outcomes  of this Project:  
1. Apply visual communication methods (technical drawing and terminology) to clearly and effectively convey their design ideas and proposals from architectural design project.

2. Apply the practices and procedures of working drawings development.

3. Develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation, particularly Building By-laws; and its relationship to working drawings.

4. Develop and design details for their design project.

5. Produce detailed drawings of floor plans, site plan of their design and wall-sections from selected portion of their project.

6. Ability to develop specifications to the level of detailed required

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