Project 1 : Defining and Documenting a Project
Project 1 : Experiencing Construction
Students are required to select on-going low-rise buildings to identify and record the construction process, construction details, and materials of the building elements
Learning Objectives:
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To introduce basic principles and procedures of construction process through real-life project (experiential learning).
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To understand the sequence and coordination of construction at site.
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To expose students to construction technology/ methods responding to site context.
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To allow student to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and technology.
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To train students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to existing construction.
Project 2 : Construction Detail and Specification
This project is designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of construction and application from prior projects. Emphasis in producing related manual construction drawing detail and specification. Technical knowledge is viewed as something separate from design. One of the aims of this assignment is to develop an awareness and understanding of the strong inter-relationship between these two areas of study.
Learning Objectives:
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To develop an understanding of the structural elements in construction and its application in the construction industry.
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To apply suitable construction elements, material and detail/joint solutions suitable for a specific design.
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To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of buildability.
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To demonstrate awareness of how buildings are developed in response to practical considerations.
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To demonstrate certain levels of manual drawing and sketching skills.
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To allow students to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of construction, material and technology.
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To encourage students to produce manual sketches, drawings and detailing relating to construction.