ARCHI PORTFOLIO
BSC ( HONS ) ARCHITECTURE
BY MAHI ABDUL MUHSIN, 0314421
BUILDING SERVICES
PROJECT 1: APPLICATION OF BUILDING SERVICES
Introduction
This is an individual project that involves the application of building services to the Semester Two final project, a retreat house. That is to be submitted in the form of 2 A2 presentation boards.
Project Objectives
Through this project, I have gained:
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The understanding and knowledge of building services systems in design and construction.
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The ability to apply appropriate building services system and solution for a specific design
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The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicability of specific building services systems in the design in response to practical considerations.
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The ability to resolve issues related to specific building services systems.
Learning Outcomes
After the completion of this project, I am now able to:
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Identify relevant information related to hot and cold water supply, liquid waste disposal, stormwater drainage, and electrical supply systems.
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Describe the planning of building services within the total design and construction process.
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Describe the installation of building services within the total design and construction process.
REFLECTION
Through the whole process of doing this project, I have become very aware of the building service aspects to a design and how to appropriately apply effective building services to a design, specifically, the hot and cold water supply system, waste management system, electrical supply system and stormwater drainage system. Since the project required us to use our semester 2 design to incorporate the building services, it was very fascinating i was quite enthusiastic about the project as it gave us a more practical and logical approach to a design that we had pre designed, but never before given thought about such details.
Through research and collection of information, and also through the aid of lectures, i have come to realize the requirements behind these services to as to allow for a comfortable and safe living environment for all the users of the building. Furthermore, I have gained the knowledge of how to solve problems relating to the application of building services in more difficult designs and thus be able to apply this knowledge in my future designs and other modules as well.
Project 2
Case Study and Documentation of Building Services Systems
Objectives:
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to introduce students to the basic principles, process and equipment of various building services systems through real life project (experiental learning).
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to expose students to the integration of various building services systems in a building.
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to allow students to demonstrate their understanding of building services systems.
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to develop students' understanding and familiarity on the drawing conventions and standards for different building services systems.
In a group of 6, we are required to choose a building of 5-storey high which can be either public or commercial buildings. Each group is to perform a thorough study and analysis of the following services systems associated to the building:
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mechanical ventilation
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air-conditioning system
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fire protection system
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mechanical transportation system
