Maximilian LIM JAKE YAng
Architecture Degree Works
Building Construction II
The subject aims to introduce structures as architecture by developing an understanding of the structural systems in construction technology in a unique way in relation to historical and innovative buildings.
Students are able to apply knowledge of load and forces in analyzing structural possibilities in the structural systems as part of the construction process.
Project 1 : Skeletal Construction (Temporary Bus Shelter)
In a group of 6, we were to design and construct a basic bus shelter according to the required scale, construction, form, joints and materials.
Students were required to produce a 1:5 scale model of the temporary bus shelter, A3 bound report complete with visuals and sketches and inclusive of the detailing and progressive documentation of your project.
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The assessment for the shelter construction will be based on your:
- Ability to apply the knowledge of skeletal construction and its joints to actual construction and design
- Ability of the shelter to take the load applied in the specified duration.
- Creative design elements within the given requirements
- Understanding of appropriate materials to suit the functions of the shelter
The assessment for the report will be based on:
- The quality of the documentation of visuals sketches, drawings and load and forces detailing of the construction elements.
- Clarity of the analysis on success / failure of the shelter.
JOINT DETAIL 3D MODELED BY MAX USING RHINO
JUST SOME OF THE PROCESS
1:5 MODEL
REPORT
Project 2 : Understanding Forces in Building Construction
In a group of 3, students were required to propose an existing building (tensile/membrane construction or grid shell construction) and identify the structural systems used in the construction of the building of your choice.
Submission requirements:
-1 (ONE) construction detail model with suitable scales and materials on an A3 size base.
-1 (ONE) A2 size sheet
- brief introduction of the building, modelling process, diagrams, photos and other relevant information deem necessary with regards to this exercise.
- the exploded axonometric construction details – manually drawn with appropriate scale. Including plan, elevation and section as key reference – printed.
The building we proposed was the Dance pavillion, or the Tanzbrunnen, by architect Frei Otto.