PROJECT 1

INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING SYSTEM

Students are required to create an apartment unit that is no more than 100 square metres per unit that has a living room, a dining space, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The design should mostly use IBS structures and elements, such as precast walls, blockwork, hollow core slabs, stairs made of precast concrete, toilet pods, and prefabricated wood roof trusses, all of which should be used in the right sizes. The concept and framework of the planned IBS categories, pertinent drawings such plans, elevations, sections, isometric views, sectional perspectives, and details, as well as the construction timetable and modular component sequence, may all be included in the report's content.

Final Outcome -

Project Reflection -

I initially approached the idea of IBS with a limited understanding, considering it to be nothing more than a collection of building methods. But as we dug deeper into the report, I quickly learned about the significant ramifications and possible advantages of incorporating IBS into construction practises. With its systematic method and prefabricated components, the IBS methodology has many benefits over traditional construction techniques, including increased efficiency, shorter construction times, and better quality control.

PROJECT 2

CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS

The purpose of this assignment is to assist students in their technical research and design creation for the Studio Design Project (fourth semester). To make sure that the student's design has logical and practical construction systems, it deals with the analysis and establishment of the structural and envelope systems. Additionally, it teaches students to consider construction as an essential component of the design rather than only an afterthought.

Final Outcome -

Project Reflection -

We were made to reflect about the implications of our design decisions outside of the drawing board by applying real building systems. We had to consider our vision's overall constructability, structural soundness, and construction challenges. Due to this practical approach, we worked closely with construction specialists, drawing on their knowledge and skills to improve and optimise our design.

REFLECTION

discipline specific knowledge -

One of the most valuable aspects of the report was learning how to calculate the IBS score, a critical metric used to gauge the level of industrialization in a construction project. At first glance, the calculations seemed complex and overwhelming, but with the guidance of our instructor and collaboration with peers, I gradually grasped the intricacies and significance of each component in the score.

communication skills -

The constant sharing of knowledge and skills that took place while working in groups was among the most enjoyable components of the experience. We made the most of every chance to learn from one another because each member had a special set of experiences and knowledge to share. Our assignment's quality was improved by the collaborative learning atmosphere, and it also widened each of our personal horizons.

digital literacy-

I was able to witness how software like Revit can produce construction paperwork automatically from the model thanks to this module. We were able to concentrate more on the improvement of the design and project management because of this feature, which considerably decreased the time and effort previously expended on tiresome manual drawing duties.