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As a person who loves travelling, I have been to a number of countries such as Australia and Indonesia. Travelling has helped me to discover my passion for architectural design.
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As a person who loves travelling, I have been to a number of countries such as Australia and Indonesia. Travelling has helped me to discover my passion for architectural design.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE
BLD 61604
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
Tutor: Mr. Azim
Assignment 1: Famous Architect’s Building (Architectural and Structural)
In order to complete this project, we must do a case study on a building created by a well-known architect and list five architectural and two structural building materials. In order to complete this project, a thorough analysis of the theories, concepts, and qualities of the chosen building materials must be done. The compilation of results must be provided on two A3-sized sheets of paper. I have selected ST.MARY CATHEDRAL, Tokyo, Japan, as my research location in this case.
REFLECTION
Through this assignment, I have gained the ability to recognise the various construction materials and to categorise them as architectural or structural features depending on how they are employed in the specific structure. In addition, I was able to grasp why certain materials were chosen in relation to the traits, characteristics, and impacts of the architectural design. As I've worked on my project, I've also come to understand how crucial it is to arrange data in a tidy and straightforward manner in order to reduce visual clutter. Other than that, if I could do better, I would design a structure that makes use of unique techniques and building materials. My research's findings, in my opinion, were fairly general.
Assignment 2: Construction Detailing of Building Elements
In this assignment, groups of students will use manual drawings and research to show that they have a fundamental understanding of the construction detailing of building components. We are required to investigate, apply, document, and explain the detailing of building elements on superstructures as well as the construction process of a building based on the floor plan selected, with the goal of increasing our awareness of and understanding of the close relationship between design and technical knowledge. Five of us decided on a floor plan for a timber structure, and using the materials provided, we created a set of construction drawings that includes floor plans, elevations, sections, detailed drawings, and sketches with the proper requirements, symbols, and proportions.
REFLECTION
I was able to have a better understanding of the construction process and the technical aspects of a structure through this assignment. In addition, I applied my technical drawing skills from earlier semesters to the construction drawings, using different line weights, symbols, and annotations to express important information about our projects. Through this assignment, I had also learned the value of effective teamwork and time management. The smooth progress and completion of our project, as well as the avoidance of hurried last-minute labour, depend on effective communication and cooperation among group members and good time management.