Project _Case Study

Introduction
This project is driven by Architectural Design Studio 4, as an approach to support students’ design through extensive research within the framework of Contextual Architecture in Asia. The Contextual Architecture framework focuses on students’ selection of building, with research objectives defined through in-depth literature review, leading to a well-established case study paper structure and writing. Assessments involve oral presentation and a written paper of 2,000 words.


Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this project, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

•  Analyse and discuss in depth on the selected research area based on the selected building, within the framework of Contextual Architecture.
• Identify significant elements of Contextual Architecture through investigation on the selected building.
• Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of Contextual Architecture of the selected building. 
• A paper (2,000 words, double-spaced).
• A power point presentation (10 minutes) – which contains an outline of the paper covering key issues and themes explored, as well as bibliography

Tasks

This project is divided into two (2) parts: Contextual Architecture Study (30%) and Case Study Paper (50%).

Submission
Selected Building: Ningbo History Museum
Supervised by: Mr. Koh

Reflection

Though this project, I learnt about application of materials , with used of modern technology in order to preserve culture of one place. Solution to conserve a culture of one place should be taken. As an architecture, we have to preserve the culture as well as create awareness for the people about the importance of regional culture. 

Besides, I also learn some ideas on how to reserve and preserve the culture of one place in term or architecture. "To create Home rather than House" as Wang Shu said, importance of culture of one place should be always respect.

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Building Services

Project 1 – Application of Building Services

This is an individual project to apply basic building services systems into semester 2 design project.

The objective of this project is as follows:
1. To develop students understanding and knowledge of building services systems in design and construction.
2. To apply appropriate building services system and solution for a specific design.
3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicability of specific building services systems in the design in response to practical considerations.
4. To develop students’ ability to resolve issues related to specific building services systems.

Project 2 - Case Study and Documentation of Building Services Systems 

This is a group project to perform a case study on the building services systems installed in a building

The objectives of this assignment are as follows:
1. To introduce students to the basic principles, process and equipment of various building services systems through real life project (experiential learning).
2. To expose students to the integration of various building services systems in a building.
3. To allow students to demonstrate their understanding of building services systems
4. To develop students’ understanding and familiarity on the drawing conventions and standards for different building services systems

Group photo with Setia City Mall Service Assistant

REPORT: http://issuu.com/eelyncheong/docs/building_service_final_report?e=0/31836576

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Project 2_Nature Appreciation Center : Gateway To Royal Belum

Introduction
This project calls for a design of a simple public building with some complexity that includes the complexity of site topography and vegetation, socio-cultural events, and variety of strategies for sustainable design. It explores design solutions that harness environmental qualities and conditions for human and environment sustainability through a project with a specific community of users. Students explore design solutions that reduce environmental impact utilising clustered spatial typology and passive design approach. The design work should contribute to and merge harmoniously with nature and the site, and provide the best of experiences for the users.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Apply ideas of environmental sustainability in design 
• Design and create architectural spaces with consideration of environmental poetics in relation to the basic natural context and existing built context which impact on users’ experiences 
• Combine the environmental needs, the site (site topography, history and socio-cultural events), and the users’ experiences within simple building design in the open landscape/suburban context.
• Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas based on clustered spatial typology

Submission
Site Analysis
:

NAC Design:

Reflection

Throughout this interesting assignment, I learnt to explore my concept well sit to site.
A good site respond and functional as well as aesthetic is important in design.

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Project 1_Exploring The Environmental Poetic: Taylor’s “GATEWAY”

Introduction
Project 1 explores the environmental poetics of a structure that respond to the basic natural context such as the sun, wind, heat, cold, energy issue, and the existing context. Students are required to design a structure within an open area applying ideas of environmental sustainability in architectural design. The structure should provide both a shelter and suitable environment for users.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this assignment, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Identify and analyze environmental qualities and contextual needs of a site 
• Apply ideas of environmental sustainability (gained from precedent studies, ESD and Building Science 1) in architectural design
• Employ particular material and construction technique 

Submission

Reflection

Throughout this project, I learnt to apply space and facilities properly as well as get a deep understanding about Gateway function. 
The design is adapted to its topography as well as climate. We also apply creativity on structure to install out indoor game. Much more important is the respond to site which we can do better like respond to its circulation, activities, surrounding buildings etc.

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Project 1_Memorials themed ‘Journey of the 5 senses’

Introduction
Spatial organisation is a key consideration for architects in architectural design. The study and exploration of different spatial organization methods is important in design because it informs human occupation, behavior, and experience within architectural spaces. Writers such as Francis D.K. Ching labeled this as architectural ‘order’ whilst Alexander Purves called this ‘the formal patterns’.


Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this project, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Identify and explain different spatial types in architecture, and how they inform spatial use and experience
• Identify and analyze case studies to inform the design project
• Create tectonic expressions of different spatial typologies which impact on the uses and experiential conditions of space
• Generate design through conscious consideration of section-plan relationship with considerations of human scale, natural light, materiality and textures
• Produce drawings (both 2D and 3D), modelling and verbal presentation to communicate and visualize architectural design and ideas. 

Tasks

Submission

Precedent Study - ChengQiLou

Precedent Study - Norsk Bremuseum

LKY Memorial

LD Memorial

Reflection

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Case Study_Analysis of Passive Design Strategies

Introduction
Passive design does not require mechanical heating or cooling. Buildings that are passively designed take advantage of natural climate to maintain thermal comfort. Incorporating the principles of passive design in building:
 • Significantly improves comfort
• Reduces or eliminates heating and cooling bills
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions from heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation and lighting.

Building envelope is a term used to describe the roof, walls, windows, floors and internal walls of a building. In a tropical climate, the envelope should controls heat gain and exclusion of rainwater. Well-designed envelopes maximize cooling through air movement and exclude the solar radiation. The fundamental principles of passive design are relatively simple and can be applied to various climate zones, house types and construction systems.

Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Identify environmental conditions related to site conditions, climate, etc.
2. Explain the effects of the sun on the thermal performance of buildings
3. Explain the effect of insulation, thermal mass and air movement on thermal performance of buildings.

Tasks
In a group of maximum 6, students are to produce the following task:

• Choose a building and analysis the two passive design strategies that have been used

Submission
Site Chosen: Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2)

Passive Design I : Shading Device

Passive Design II : Natural Ventilation

Reflection

Throughout this project, I have learnt the knowledge not only in group teamwork management but also the architectural passive design strategies of a building (Kuala Lumpur International Airport, KLIA 2). Two thermal passive strategies that used in this building are Natural Ventilation and Shading Device which successfully reduce the energy consumption while provide the thermal comfort within the building.

Passive Design Strategies
Greenhouse effect have become one of greatest threats facing the planet. Research also shown the increasing temperature in various region, and extremities in weather pattern recently. No doubt the current global warming trend is human expansion of "greenhouse effect", it is human-included which produced mainly by the burning of fossil fuels and forest.

It is everyone's responsibility to maintain the earth health and our own health. As a successful designer, we should always consider the 3-tier design approach  in our design. Active or mechanical system can precisely control the building comfort however it's not the aim for the designers as we should have to use ambient energy sources instead of purchased energy. Passive design maximizes the use of free natural sources (solar energy, ventilation, day lighting etc.) to create comfortable condition inside a building. Through the passive design strategies, we can substantially reduce the task of the active systems.

Throughout this Project I also know more about the requirement of MS1525 and GBI that we have to consider not to collect the points in first place but to achieve the standard or create a higher green awareness throughout building design.


Digital Literacy
This case study which require us to use the analysis software (Revit, Ecotect etc.) also give me advantage of have an opportunity to learn the software to conduct an accurate analysis. It's important for us to give an accurate data as a honest and responsible designer. It's difficult and new for us to use such professional softwa
re but we do really learn the basic function through this project.


Group Teamwork
As a leader in this group, I'm so glad to have this cooperative and friendly teammates. It's true that I learnt a lot from them while conducting analysis. I admit that I can be a very good follower in a group, but I'm still learning to be a good leader who stand in front and lead the team. I personally want to thank to Chia Wee Min who always help me and help to control the team. I do learn a lot from her. However, there's still many things we have to improve to be a better team in term of behavior and procedure of project.


Design Studio III

I put theories of Passive Design Strategies into Design Studio III project (Visitor Interpretive Center Design). I have include the main passive design strategy of Stack Ventilation in my building according to my concept to achieve both aesthetic and thermal comfort.

Conclusion
As a successful architect, we have to know general knowledge comprehensively. Not only basic building design but also art, geography, philosophy, psychology, built environment, ecosystem and more and more.

Throughout this case study project, the main architectural knowledge I have learnt is that to create the building thermal comfort we have to use the right combination of passive and active design strategies. High-performance buildings use the right blend of passive and active design strategies to minimize the energy, material water and land use.

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Computer Application _ Work In Progress

Introduction
Computer Application introduce the Computer Generated 3-Dimensional drawings.

Project 1: Modelling of an Architectural Design
This involves completion of basic form and external model of a selected architectural design. During this stage the completed 3D model will reflect the knowledge of the using of the software to create 3D geometries. 3D models will be assessed on the overall derail, complexity and creativity used in the creation and development process.

Project 2: Still Rendering with Materials, Lights, Camera view with Site Context
This involves the production of photorealistic still rendering of the selected architecture design with materials, appropriate camera views and post-production enhancement on the visual outcome. The visualization work would be assessed on the types and ways materials are used, types of lights and effects used to set up the scene, setup of appropriate camera views for rendering and skills of using post-production tools to enhance the visual outcome.

Project 3: Animation of the Completed 3D Scene
Production of a maximum 90 seconds animation of the completed 3D scene using 3DS Max's animation commands and tools. It also involves simple video editing work such as stitching video clips, background music & special effects editing, through the use of Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, Adobe Premiere and After Affects.

Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this project, students will be able to demonstrate the following:

• To record Work in Progress (WIP) as progressive evidence of the working process.
• To produce 3D model of a selected architectural design using 3DS Max/ Rhinoceros or both.
• To produce photo-realistic still renderings of the selected building with materials, lighting, camera views and site context.
• To produce photo-realistic animation renders. 

Submission
Project 1

Selected Building:  The S House by KO+KO Architects

1st Floor Area: 146 sqm
2nd Floor Area: 87 sqm
Total Area: 305 sqm

PERSPECTIVE VIEW

Submission
Project 2A

Testing 1

Testing 2

Testing 3

Final Perspective 1 (Human eye view)

Final Perspective 2 (Human eye view)

Submission
Project 2B

Final Perspective 1

Final Perspective 2

Submission

Project 3

3D Scence Animation:

Reflection

It's an interesting course and useful for me as I have learnt to use the software like Auto CAD, Rhinoceros and 3Ds Max to create a 3D architectural model.

I learnt the useful tools and function to create a building and this is really helpful for me in other module like Design Studio 3.

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