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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS

This module is led by tutors, Sir Azim Sulaiman, Ar Edwin Chan and Dr. Sujatavani Gunasagaran. It is conducted online throughout the entire semester.

Throughout this module, we will be exploring on building construction materials such as stone, masonry, concrete, steel etc. We will be able to identify and differentiate structural and architectural materials. Besides, we will also learn about the structure of a conventional building such as how the floor and wall system work, and how buildings stand on foundations. By the end of the module we will be able to gain basic knowledge on bulding construction and how structures function,

MY PROJECTS

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Assignment 1: Famous Architect’s building Materials Application: Architectural and Structural

I will be conducting research on the architect's background and philosophy while identifying 5 architectural materials and 2 structural materials of the Sagrada Familia. Through this assignment, I will be able to learn about the properties and advantage of how certain materials are used and the structure of Sagrada Familia.

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Assignment 2 : Construction Detailing of Building Elements

In a group of 5, we are required to modify our folly in ADII project 2 in to a more practical building with conventional roof and specific joints. We are also required to add in doors and windows that are conventional and fit in our original design. We get to learn about implementing foundations and joineries of beam and column, doors and windows into our drawings and also including specific drawing conventions and annotations as well.

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