Advanced Architectural Construction

ARC 60104

This module introduces the principles and practices of construction technology for long-span and tall buildings. It focuses on the construction systems of basement, building façade and envelope systems as well as steel construction. It also covers the new and recent construction technologies and systems including modular construction (MC) and Industrialised Building System (IBS).

Project Outcome

Project 1; Industrialized Building System

Project 1 is a group project which is related to the topics on Industrialized Building System (IBS). Each group is required to design simple apartment units using IBS construction system. The objective of this project is to expose and engage students in a critical and analytical study of the different IBS construction methods and engage students to assessment of IBS scoring.

Reflecting on Project 1, where we designed apartment units using the Industrialized Building System (IBS), I’m really happy with how our team worked together. We explored different IBS methods and learned how to assess them. This project helped us understand IBS better and showed how important teamwork is for solving design challenges. Overall, it was a valuable experience that highlighted the benefits of modern construction techniques.

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Project 2; Construction Solutions

Project 2 is aligned with the students’ current studio design project which aims to facilitate them in the technical studies of their design. Consists of two parts, the first part deals with the analysis and establishment of the structural and the envelope systems of the student’s design. This is to ensure that the design has logical and workable construction systems and at the same time encouraging students to include construction as part of the design and not just “tools” to build it. The second part is a continuation from the first where students need to show in the final presentation drawings of the project, evidence of the previous studies being implemented in the design. The main drawings for this part will be the detail sectional drawing of the design which is also one of the requirements of the design studio.

Reflecting on Project 2, I see how important it was for linking design ideas with practical construction. The first part made me focus on how to plan the building's structure and outer layers, making sure they fit well with the design. The second part, which involved creating detailed section drawings, showed me how to apply these plans in real life. This project helped me understand how design and construction need to work together smoothly, not as separate tasks.

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