Building Construction & Materials
Reflection
This module has been eye-opening for me as it exposed me to the various materials used in building construction, their proper details and characteristics, and the construction process itself. It made me realize that a design that cannot be built is meaningless. While focusing on designing projects, it's equally important to consider how they will be constructed in real life. This module has significantly helped me understand how to create aesthetic designs that are also constructible.
The content of the module is highly valuable, filled with precious information reflecting real-life situations in terms of materials and construction. It meets the format, requirements, and demands in Malaysia.
The projects assigned have greatly assisted me in implementing what I have learned in the module. They provided practical experience in data collection and understanding the construction process. This process was facilitated by the organized learning platforms, TEAM and MyTiMes, where students can easily access all the information and notifications from the tutors. The tutors played a major role in my understanding of this module by providing maximum guidance to ensure we fully comprehended the material. Thank you to the tutors for their efforts; we truly appreciate it.
Assigment 1
In our group of seven students, we are tasked with conducting a comprehensive case study on a captivating building located in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor. Our objective is to identify and analyze five architectural building materials and two structural building materials used in the selected building. We must also choose one building material that exemplifies a significant experiential impact on end users through its application and provide a detailed illustration of its installation process. The results of our project will be presented on a single A1 size board
Structural & Architectural Building Material Applications
Assigment 2
Construction Details – Integration with ADII
This assignment is intended to assess students' comprehension of building constructionby means of drawings and model making. Its primary focus is on the intricate detailing ofbuilding elements. One of the core objectives of this assignment is to cultivate anawareness and appreciation of the profound interplay between design and technicalknowledge. The success of any design project hinges on a designer's capacity to tacklematters concerning appropriate construction methods, the seamless integration ofstructural elements, and the sensible selection of materials. Simultaneously, thisassignment aims to underscore the significance of grasping the technical intricacies ofconstruction and architectural design