SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architecture
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 1 (BLD61403)
Prerequisite: Building Construction II

Assignment 1 – Industrialised Building System

40% of final marks
Submission date: Week 7 (8 October 2018)

 Report Submission Date:

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Project 1 Group 40%  A physical sectional (Week 7)
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model 8 October 2018

Introduction

This is a group assignment which predominantly relates to the topics of Industrialised Building System (IBS).
Before embarking on this project students will be exposed to different types and methods of the IBS system and
the calculation of IBS scoring in the classroom. First, the group are require to design a 3-storey apartment block
using mainly IBS components. The group has to construct a physical sectional model of the building to show the
IBS components in detail.

Objectives of Project

1. To develop students’ understanding in different types of IBS construction method.

2. To apply appropriate IBS construction method in the production of a model for an apartment building.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IBS construction process through model making.
4. To foster good communication skills among group members through proper delegation of works and
production of deliverables.

Learning Outcomes of this Project

1. Identify and collect relevant research data.

2. Explain a set of architectural and structural documentation.
3. Relate basic structural elements and structural principles in construction.
4. Analyse and document construction methods and materials.
5. Enable students to assess and understand the methods of calculating the IBS Score

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Tasks - Methodology

1) Form a group of 5 students under the same tutor.

2) Perform a study on a building preferably an apartment, which was constructed fully or partially using IBS
method and identify all the IBS components used including appropriate sizes, etc.
3) Design one or two types of apartment units which size should not exceed 100 square meters per unit and
each unit must consists of a living hall, a dining area, three bedrooms and two toilets. The design should
incorporate mainly IBS structure and components such as precast wall, blockwork, hollow core slab, precast
staircase, toilet pod, prefabricated timber roof truss, etc. with appropriate sizes.
4) The units shall be arranged as follows and made into three levels (refer Figure 1).
5) The content of report may include concept and framework of proposed IBS categories, relevant drawings
such as plans, elevations, sections, isometric view, sectional perspectives and details, sequence of
construction, schedule of modular components as well as the IBS score calculation for the building.
6) Concept and framework may include the suitability of proposed system, features of the proposed IBS
components, fabrication process and sequence of construction shall be included in the report.

(the plan should not be complicated)

Figure 1: Examples of the apartment units arrangement.

Submission Requirement

1. An A3 size report consist of the study of proposed IBS categories and components, relevant drawings
(refer methodology), construction sequence as well as IBS score calculation for the building.
2. A sectional model of the apartment in 1:50 or 1:25 scale. The model shall be presented as full height
section and shall be partial of the building.

Marking criteria

Marks shall be distributed as follows:

 Completeness of submission
 Authenticity, creativity and workability of the design.
 Appropriateness and the number of IBS method used translated into model form and drawings.
 Quality of workmanship for physical model
 Discussion on issues related to fabrication of components, the sequences of IBS construction,
practicality and IBS scoring method.
 Appropriateness and understanding of applied construction, material and services.

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Suggested References

1. Blanc, A., McEvay, M., Plank, R. (ed). 1983. Architecture and Construction in Steel. London: E + FN
2. Lyall, Sutherland. Remarkable Structures: Engineering Today’s Innovative
Buildings. Princeton Architectural Press, New York.
3. Orton, Andrew, 2001, The Way We Build Now: Form Scale and Technique, Spon Press, London. Spon Press
4. Compiled by Legal Research Board. Uniform Building By-Laws 1984, 1997, International Law Book Services,
Kuala Lumpur.
5. http://www.cidb.gov.my
6. http://www.ibscentre.com.my/

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Mohamed Rizal Mohamed Ar. Lee Sze Ee Mohd Adib Ramli

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Date: 02/09/2018 Date: 02/09/2018 Date: 02/09/2018
Email: MohamedRizal.Mohamed@taylors.edu.my Stream Coordinator Programme Director
Office No.: 0356295251 (Technical Studies) B.Sc. Architecture (Hons.)
Office Location: Academic Suite C9

Remarks:
1. The Project Brief is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2. Any changes to the Project Brief shall be communicated (in writing) to the Programme Director and the
approved revised version must be communicated to the students.

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