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Building Construction 1

Research and documentation of builidng construction method and process step by step illustrated. 

 

 

Project 1: Experiencing Construction

In a group of 7, we are required to select two or more on-going construction sites to have on-site experience and learn the method of building and constructing a 3 storey building through a couple of site visits. The selected sites include a Pawn shop project at Seri Kembangan, a private bungalow at Country Heights, Kajang and Sejati Residence Phase 2 Project which is located in Cyberjaya, under Paramount Property Sdn. Bhd. 

 

We are able to learn, explore, identify and document on building construction process and the materials specifications in relation to the local construction scene. The data and information collected were then translated into descriptive sketches and illustrations depicting the step by step process of how a building is erected. Building specifications and informations are also added along with references from Francis D. K . Ching's Building Construction Illustrated to gain a better insight of the construction process. 

 

Through this project, we definitely gained a better idea on the happenings in a construction site and understand current construction technology in local construction sites. We had also learned to produce a complete documentation (pictures, sketches and drawing) and analysis of construction elements.

Project 2: Construction Activities and Process

In this project, we are to selected a 3 storey bungalow house to demonstrate the understanding of construction activity and process by visualizing it into illustrations and sketches with the aid of Autodesk Revit 3D software application. The visualizations are then translated into a 52 weeks (a year) construction activity along with the technical informations and specifications based on one's understanding towards the construction process. 

 

Through this project, I have acquired the knowledge of local construction methods and process prior to the first project. A documentation of the construction procedure from site surveying (beginning) to house cleaning and perimeter fencing (end) is illustrated step by step along with the specifications of materials used. Moreover, the introduction of Revit software application would definitely aid us students in our Design Studio works later on as it increases the efficiency of drawings projection process and enables students to understand their design better in 3 dimensional format.

Project 2 Report

Group photo at the construction site.

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