Sunday 10 November 2013

Building Material

Project 1: Materiality of SPACE: Encountering Space & Materiality
Learning Outcomes   
• Produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties
• Identification of various types of building material (Finishes and Structural)
• Understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building.
• Understand the appropriateness of material used in context several factorsoccupancy, concept, climate
• Acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design
• Understanding of application/ installation of material as finish and structural material (simple construction)

Figure 1: Mood board

 Figure 2: Group presentation board 1
 Figure 3: Group presentation board 2

 Figure 4: Individual board


Project 2 Integration: Material Specification- Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of Building Materials application and properties through materials specification or proposal for final studio project
Learning Outcomes
• Apply the understanding of various types of building material which affects the tactile and chemical properties of design/building/space
• Exploration and identification of various types of building materials and technology
• Understand the effects of building materials on occupancy, aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building, environment and etc.
• Produce drawings to visualize the architectural effects of proposed materials (spatial quality)

Figure 5: Integration board 1 
Figure 6: Integration board 2