YEAR 4 & YEAR 5
FAN CHIN WAI ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORK OF
U N I V E R S I T Y O F S T R A T H C LY D E
CONTENTS
M.ARCH/PGDIP ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
SECTION 1 : BACKGROUND ARB / RIBA Part 2 Criteria Year 4 & Year 5 Curriculum Description
SECTION 2 : PORTFOLIO Year 4 AB 418_Design Studies 4A : To Care AB 419_Design Studies 4B : To Care AB 420_Cultural Studies : Dissertation AB 420_Cultural Studies : Mapping Architecture AB 421_Special Studies Project 4
SECTION 3 : INDEX Index
Year 5 AB 964_Design Studies 5A : Thesis Inception AB 965_Design Studies 5B : Thesis Development AB 967_Cultural Studies 5 AB 968_Professional Studies 5 AB 966_Special Studies Project 5
M.ARCH/PGDIP ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
PART 2 : DESIGN (D) 1_At Part 2 students will produce and demonstrate coherent and well resolved architectural designs that integrate knowledge of: 1.1_The social, political, economic and professional context that guides building construction An understanding of: 1.2_Briefs and how to critically appraise them to ensure that design response is appropriate to site and context, and for reasons such as sustainability and budget 1.3_The regulatory requirements, including the needs of the disabled, health and safety legislation and building regulations and development control, that guide building construction 1.4_An appropriate philosophical approach which reveals an understanding of theory in a cultural context And Ability to: 1.5_Generate and systematically test, analyse and appraise design options, and draw conclusions which display mythological and theoretical rigour 1.6_Work as part of a team PART 2 : TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT (TE) 2_At Part 2 students will demonstrate within coherent architectural designs and academic portfolio, the ability to integrate knowledge of: 2.1_The principle and theories associated with visual, thermal and acoustic environments 2.2_Climatic design and the relationship between climate, built form construction, life style, energy consumption and human well being Understanding of: 2.3_Building technologies, environmental design and construction methods in relation to: 2.4_Human well being 2.5_The welfare of future generations 2.6_The natural world 2.7_The consideration of a sustainable environment 2.8_The impact on design of legislation, codes of practices and health and safety both during the construction and occupation of a project And ability to: 2.9_Devise structural and constructional strategies for a complex building or group of buildings, employing integrative knowledge of: 2.10_Structural theories 2.11_Construction techniques and processes 2.12_The physical properties and characteristics of building materials and components and the environmental impact of specification choices 2.13_The provision of building service
ARB / RIBA PART 2 CRITERIA The following are the Part 2 criteria for validation. All criteria must are individually identified and evidenced explicitly from the content of the Part 2 academic portfolio. PART 2 : CULTURAL CONTEXT (CC) 3_At Part 2 students will demonstrate within coherent architectural designs and academic portfolio understanding of : 3.1_The influences on the contemporary built environment of individual buildings, the design of cities, past and present societies and wider global issues 3.2_The histories and theories of architecture and urban design, the history of ideas, and the related disciplines of art, cultural studies and landscape studies and its application in the critical debate 3.3_The inter-relationship between people, buildings and the environment and an understanding of the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale And ability to : 3.4_Critically appraise and form considered judgements about the spatial, aesthetics, technical and social qualities of a design within the scope and scale of a wider environment 3.5_Independently define, and critically appraise, their ideas in relation to a design and to the work of others PART 2 : COMMUNICATION (C) 4_At Part 2 Students will demonstrate within coherent architectural designs and academic portfolio understanding of : 4.1_The contribution of other professionals in the design process showing an appropriate use of team working skills recognising the importance of current methods in the construction industry. And ability to : 4.2_Use visual, verbal and written communication methods and appropriate media (including sketch ing modelling, digital and electronic techniques) to represent the resting, analysis and critical ap praisal of complex design proposals and their resolution to a range of professional and lay audiences. 4.3_Use architectural representations having critically appraised the most appropriate technique techniques available 4.4_Produce documentation and reports which are clear, analytical and logical covering a range of architectural issues of culture, theory and design PART 2 : MANAGEMENT PRACTICE & LAW (MPL) 5_At Part 2 student will demonstrate within an academic portfolio knowledge of : 5.1_How cost control mechanisms operate within the development of an architectural project Understanding of : 5.2_The basic principles of business management and factors related to running design practice and how architects organize, administer and manage an architectural project, recognising current and emerging trends in the construction industry such as partnering, integrated project process, value engineering and risk management 5.3_The inter-relationships of individuals and organisations involved in the procurement and delivery of architectural projects, and how these are defined and effected through a variety of contractual and organisational structures 5.4_The fundamental legal, professional and statutory requirements as they are relevant to building design and practice, with particular reference to matters relating to health and safety and universal design for access 5.5_The professional duties and responsibilities of architects, as defined and described in the Codes and Standards relating to their professional practice And ability to: 5.6_Identity and manage individual learning needs so as to prepare for and maintain professional standards commensurate with qualification
YEAR 4 & YEAR 5 CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION
M.ARCH/PGDIP ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
AB418 (20 Credits) : Architectural Design Studies 4A The class focuses on the design of a small (approx 800M sq.) programmatically complex, multi-functional urban building. The design exploration includes site and programme appraisal, the generation and systematic testing, analysing and appraising of design options with the aim of drawing conclusions in the design process. It also involves an in-depth study of general spatial and environmental resolution, and in technical detail, a material investigation of a significant part of the building. This involves both a synthesis of many factors at a nascent design stage as well as research into user need and precedent appraisal.
AB964 (20 Credits) : Design Studies 5A This module aims to introduce the year-long thesis design project. The Thesis project is the student’s opportunity to carry out a detailed examination of an issue or issues of particular architectural significance. The design project commences with an in-depth research investigation into areas of explicit concern regarding social, environmental, technical and professional responsibilities. This part of the project maps out the cultural hinterland within which the student’s thesis is to be located. This process culminates in the formation of a design brief and initial guiding ideas forming the point of departure for the ensuing design development. This module provides the structure for the assisted research and development of a student’s own position with regard to the area of investigation within which they are required to take responsibility for the issues delimitating a credible proposition. This module is the first of two that together comprise the Thesis Design Project. The other module (Design Studies 5B) offers an opportunity to establish a stance on specific architectural issues and to execute design development.
AB419 (40 Credits) : Architecture Design Studies 4B The class focuses on the design of a large (approx 3000M sq.) programmatically simple, multi-functional urban building. The building is required to be set within a specific urban character, and developed to a detailed level sufficient to demonstrate the relationship between their overall architectural concept, spatial quality and related technical and environmental considerations. The class will complement the architectural investigation of class Studio 4A – the result of the overall year’s work is a design portfolio illustrating architectural breadth and depth’ displaying the student’s understanding of architecture as an idea and architecture as an event experienced through the senses. AB420 (40 Credits) : Cultural Studies 4 Cultural Studies 4 creates the opportunity for students to focus their work for a limited but concentrated period of time on some aspect of architecture of particular interest to them. There are two aspects to this class within this theme; ‘Architectural Dissertation’ (75% weighting) and ‘Mapping Architecture’ (25% weighting). The output for the class is two assignments, one related to each of these two aspects (both of which are compulsory to pass.) The Architectural Dissertation is a chance to identify, define, explore and articulate an area of investigation of students’ own interest; this investigation can be descriptive, analytical or critical. The student will develop an argument and demonstrate their position using evidence from original research. The major component is normally a piece of academic writing of approximately 8,000 words incorporating relevant illustrations and references (unless this would disadvantage students with special needs.) Alternative formats are agreed between the Class Convenor, the supervisor and the student. The content of the work will be drawn from a study of literature in a chosen area, fieldwork and/or experimental investigation, followed by informed evaluation and/or speculation. Mapping Architecture aims to introduce students to the discipline and skills of analysing buildings and making coherent reports. The underlying idea is ‘learning by doing’, i.e. that by producing an analysis and a report of a building under key headings and by seeing how others have approached it, students will be in a better position to produce clear and concise reports on their own designs under those same headings. The intention is to widen and deepen students’ own understanding of built architectural exemplars. The individual research work is therefore supported by separate small group investigations and discussions. AB421 (20 Credits) : Special Study Project 4 The individual project is intended to allow students to further the aims and outcomes of a topic that they may have previously had introduced within the companion coursework. Subject to approval from the course registrar individual students may choose this option to pursue greater depth or development within an existing project. This is intended to provide a bridging mechanism betwee the taught coursework and potential Masters projects. Each of the projects is offered in the key areas of the syllabus; namely – Architectural Technology, Cultural Studies, Urbanism, and Design.
AB965 (40 Credits) : Design Studies 5B This module aims to help the student develop and execute the Thesis Design Project. This will be informed by the work in the first semester which culminated in clarification of the thesis intention as well as the design concept. This project signals the academic culmination of a design-centred, professionally-orientated architectural education. As such, it will embody theoretical, experimental and practical exemplification and will be expected to illustrate concern with social, environmental, technical, professional and architectural responsibilities. The project will be complex, challenging and will be set within an intellectual framework which establishes, tests and concluded a hypothesis with regard to the context within which it is made. The Thesis Design Project is the vehicle for a student to explore an issue(s) of architectural significance. The focus therefore should be less on the end product and more on the chosen issue. The Thesis will typically be site-specific (the argument being that site-specificity distinguishes an architectural project from a project from another creative discipline) but there should also be the opportunity for some students to develop frameworks which are not conventionally architecturally in character or explored through conventional architectural tools. AB967 (20 Credits) : Cultural Studies 5 This module aims to consolidate and develop knowledge in key thematic areas. Each lecture and workshop will map out important ideas, thinkers and projects from a variety of disciplines that have a direct bearing on the production and use of buildings and cities. Students will be introduced to a field of knowledge that is drawn from the social sciences, architectural and construction history, political science, cultural studies, economic and critical theory. The course will focus on four areas in particular: contemporary architectural history and theory, urban design and culture, technology and environment and new forms of media and communication. This module aims to widen the intellectual landscape within which architecture is studied. AB968 (20 Credits) : Professional Studies 5 Building on and complementing the principles covered in Introduction to Practice, this module focuses on the further development and understanding of firm -wide practice knowledge and skills. General principles covered in the module will address applications within the context of the Architectural business entity. Topics include professional duties, responsibilities and ethics, firm types and structure, strategic planning, marketing and public relations, human resource management and leadership, contract form and negotiation, and risk management. AB966 (20 Credits) : Experimental Media - Narratives and Film To explore forms of architectural representation and production using new multi and mixed media technologies as well as to offer students the creative opportunities to explore their ideas about architecture and the built environment through film and other image-sound-text based.
4
YEAR
M.ARCH/PGDIP ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CONTENT
AB 418_Design Studies 4A : To Care Hospice
1 - 13
AB 419_Design Studies 4B : To Care Bath House
14 - 25
AB 420_Cultural Studies 4: Dissertation Best Practices of Sustainable Lighting Technologies In Developing Countries
26 - 27
AB 420_Cultural Studies 4 : Mapping Architecture Mapping architecture : Bath House
28 - 29
AB 421_Special Studies Project 4 Ecology, Sustainability & Built Environment
30 - 31
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, D1.4, CC3.1, CC3.2
Location Plan
Site Plan The project concerns the design of a Young Adults (16 - 25 years old) Hospice, to be sited on the edge of either one of the Glasgow’s principle parks Glasgow Green, located in the east, or Kelvingrove Park to the west of the city.
When i examined the Kelvingrove park in which I was to design a hospice, I quickly identified a possible site. With the requirement to only design on the edge of the park, I designed my propsosal within the area as shown from the site plan above.
I have choosen the Kelvingrove as my site for this project as shown above due to its challenging and interesting context. As an initial starting point to the project, analysis of the Kelvingrove park was undertaken.
I then discovered that the site which located at the edgge of the park was potential enough in term of characteristic of the site to become my location of my scheme. My aim was to make the hospice more permeable, my scheme facilitating an existing route through the park within the context.
The site were examined and analyse in term of sun path, wind path, shadow study, building type of the surrounding building as well as the contour level of the site.
HOSPICE
AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1,D1.4, CC3.4
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Long section through Klevingrove park
As the building proposed is a hospice on the site, this posed some interesting problems due to the physical context of the site. As the proposed site are steep due to the contours, the building have to be carefully placed as it will affect the circulation, view as well as the sun path. Each of the spaces in the building have to be consider in term of the view they get and also to provide privacy for the users of every space. A series of discussion with the lecturers has been gone through to understand the spacing placing and solving the issues.
HOSPICE
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE SITE RESPONDS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.2, D1.5, CC3.3
The site
Public / Private
Entrance
Views / Privacy
Roof framing views
Bringing in the landscape and sunshine The form and shape of the building have been improvise over and over again and finally came out with the long and narrow design. The hospice are divided into two sector which is the public space on the ground floor and private space for the patients on the lower ground floor. Large curtain walls are provided on the front facade of the building to allows users to enjoy the view of the Kelvingrove park. Not to forget about the privacy on the front facade, featured wall with small aperture of holes are placed.
HOSPICE
Besides the roof of the building have been levitate to make the space in the building look bigger and also to give the users the feeling of freedom instead of being hold in one space. Clustered of green spaces are placed in each every corner to provide constant fresh air as well as maximizing sunlighting into the building spaces.
AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE DESIGN PROPOSAL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.2, D1.3, D1.5, CC3.5
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Lower Ground Floor Plan
When developing the concept for my ‘to care’ project, I need to identified a particular client group. Palliation of a terminally ill patients. With many precedents studies as well as site visit that we’ve been to around UK, I would have to consider the needs and requirement of the users. With this particular user group, the need for easy access, privacy and comfortness is a priority. Especially when the proposed hospice are located in the Kelvingrove park which is a public space used by everyone.
HOSPICE
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE DESIGN PROPOSAL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.2, D1.3, D1.5, CC3.5
Ground Floor Plan
Whilst designing my proposal for the hospice, I had difficulty providing disabled access to all the patients room units. To adhere the health and safety regulations and regulatory frameworks, I was required to provide lift access and stair access in both corner of the building due to its long form. As i wanted to make the development wheel chair friendly as also required to do so by regulatory frameworks, the size of room and toilet of each unit have to be of an appropriate size to allow wheel chair to fit nicely, with adequate space for another person to accompany the wheel chair user.
HOSPICE
Along with disable access I need to design the scheme in such a way that it is possible to have a clear exit route in case of fire. To achieve this I have placed the access stair as well as lift in both end of the building, with equal travel distances between all of the units.
AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE BUILDING ELEVATIONS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.4, CC3.4
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North Elevation
South Elevation As for the design, I had proposed a simple and clean facade to naturally blend with the surroundings. While trying to design my proposal within the artistic context, wise material was choosen to suite the context. To maintain the artistic context of the facade, I carefully placed different size of the openings in different spaces. In addition to the size and area of openings, I was carefully not to disrupt the balance of ornamentation within the facade composition.
HOSPICE
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE BUILDING SECTIONS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.4, CC3.4
Section A - A
Section B - B
HOSPICE
AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE EXPLODED AXONOMETRY : SPACING STUDY
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.3, TE2.2, TE2.7, MPL5.4
An axonometry visual have been produced to have a better sight and understanding between each spaces. It also allows viewers to know the function of each of the spaces easily without having to explained to them. From the figure as shown, the building are divided into two floors where lower ground are for private use and the ground for public. Pockets of green spaces are also introduced to allow better ventilation as well as maximizing natural sunlighting. HOSPICE
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE 3D VISUALS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) C4.2
Overall view of the hospice View of the building entrance Interior view of the living area facing Kelvingrove park View of the patient’s room View of courtyard HOSPICE
AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.9, TE2.11, TE2.12
HOSPICE
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE EXPLODED AXONOMETRY : STRUCTURAL STUDY
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.3, TE2.5, TE2.9, TE2.10, TE2.12
HOSPICE
AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.2, TE2.4, TE2.6, TE2.13
Green Lungs
Maximize Daylighting
Natural Ventilation
Rainwater Collection
For this project, I have proposed a comprehensive system to maintain agreeable living conditions within the hospice. Applying the latest methologies and technologies as well as some sustainable strategies to reduce the carbon burden and also reducing the cost of running and maintaining the systems. Ground source heat pump were used in this building because it can reduce carbon footprint where it can lower the building carbon emission, no fuel deliveries are required, can lower fuel bills and it’s often classed as a ‘fit and forget’ technology because it needs little maintenance. This system provide water heating which heats up the radiator and the strip heater in all the spaces and hot water for domestic use. HOSPICE
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AB 418_DESIGN STUDIES 4A : TO CARE STUDY MODEL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.5, C4.2
Modeling
Modeling
Massing model have been put to the test thoroughly to analyse the complex design proposal. A series of discussion with the lecturers has been gone through to understand the spacing placing and solving the issues. After the design have been finalize, model were made to have a better sight and understanding of the building on the site as well as its relationship to its surroundings. Massing and detail model HOSPICE
AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, CC3.1,CC3.2, C3.3
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The project concerns the design of a Bath house to be sited on the Kelvingrove park as shown in the figure. This project will complement with the previous project from semester 1, and must be conscious of its relationship with its partner. In addition to its own unique responsibilities to context and programme. Through thorough research and intense investigation, I had proposed a new paradigm for bathing on the edge of the park where I find it interesting and at the same time a challenging site. Location plan
BATH HOUSE
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AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, CC3.1,CC3.2, C3.3
The location of the bath house on the proposed site as shown are challenging as it is at far end of the park and usually unseen or hidden and seldom used by the public. Therefore, i have choose this site to help solve the problem mentioned. An initial idea of having the bath house to be built vertically and in a large scale to make it an iconic building in the park. The reason behind it is to make the building one of the landmark on that area to attract more people.
Site plan
Long section through Kelvingrove park BATH HOUSE
AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE DESIGN PROPOSAL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.2, D1.3, D1.5, CC3.5
BATH HOUSE
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AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE DESIGN PROPOSAL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.2, D1.3, D1.5, CC3.5
BATH HOUSE
AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE BUILDING ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.4, CC3.3, CC3.4
The organization of the programme of the bath house are as shown in the section. The spaces are stack vertically according its programme, and the shape of the building creates a social space (urban stairs) at the roof for social interaction. Due to the form of the building which is long and narrow, the building can be accessed from three points which is at both end of the building and a vertical circulation inside the building. The intention was to ease the accessibility for the public who come either from the Kelvingrove Park, subway or the bridge. Beside vertical circulation for the building are provided as well for easy access to different floors as well as fire safety purposes. BATH HOUSE
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AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE BUILDING ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.4, CC3.3, CC3.4
BATH HOUSE
AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE 3D VISUALS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) C4.2
View of the ‘urban stairs’ Interior view of the lobby Interior view of the swimming pool in the bath area View of the skating ring during the winter View of the building entrance
BATH HOUSE
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AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE
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EXPLODED AXONOMETRY : SPACING STUDY (ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.3, TE2.2, TE2.7, TE1.13 , MPL5.4
CONTENT
The exploded axonometry enable people to have a better understanding between each of the space as well as the function of the space. The organization of the programme of the bath house can be easily view from here. The spaces are stack vertically according its programme, and the shape of the building creates a social space (urban stairs) at the roof for social interaction. BATH HOUSE
AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.9, TE2.11, TE2.12
Steel frame construction has been used for the bath house due to its unique characteristics. The high allowable stress, high stiffness and efficient structural shape assure an important role in construction for this type of design. These properties give the opportunity to generate many environment credits. For example, the material efficiency, the relatively low weight and the high recyclability of steel structures are directly linked to less use of resources, less use of energy, less waste, less emissions and less transports. Moreover, precast concrete are used for the floors and walls in this building due to some of its benefits on the impact on environment and building operation. The thermal mass of concrete allows shifting of heating and cooling loads that helps in reducing the use of mechanical-system as well as reduces energy consumption. Besides, unlike normal concrete construction that need timber formwork, precast concrete are delivered to site for installation which helps reduces waste on site. BATH HOUSE
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AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE EXPLODED AXONOMETRY : SPACING STUDY
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.3, TE2.5, TE2.9, TE2.10, TE2.12, TE1.13
Steel frame construction has been used for the bath house due to its unique characteristics. The high allowable stress, high stiffness and efficient structural shape assure an important role in construction for this type of design. These properties give the opportunity to generate many environment credits. For example, the material efficiency, the relatively low weight and the high recyclability of steel structures are directly linked to less use of resources, less use of energy, less waste, less emissions and less transports. Moreover, precast concrete are used for the floors and walls in this building due to some of its benefits on the impact on environment and building operation. The thermal mass of concrete allows shifting of heating and cooling loads that helps in reducing the use of mechanical-system as well as reduces energy consumption. Besides, unlike normal concrete construction that need timber formwork, precast concrete are delivered to site for installation which helps reduces waste on site. BATH HOUSE
AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE STUDY MODEL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) C4.2, C4.3
The figures besides shows the various of study model and analysis of each model that have been carried out before determining the final design for the bath house. At first the building was stack vertically to have visual connection from and towards Kelvingrove Park. Secondly, the building was angled to create a social space (urban stairs) for users to access as well as botanic garden to create the interrelation towards the park to allow people to enjoy the scene from up there. Lastly, the floor was raised to create a grand entrance. BATH HOUSE
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AB 419_DESIGN STUDIES 4B : TO CARE STRUCTURAL MODEL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.9, TE2.10, TE2.11, C4.2
Steel frame construction has been used for the bath house due to its unique characteristics. The high allowable stress, high stiffness and efficient structural shape assure an important role in construction for this type of design as shown above. BATH HOUSE
AB 420_CULTURAL STUDIES 4 : DISSERTATION WRITTEN REPORT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) C4.4, MPL5.3, MPL5.6
Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 : LIGHTING 2.1) Introduction and Importance 2.1.1) The Impact of Lighting on the Environment 2.1.2) The Impact of Lighting on the Health and Safety of India Communities 2.1.3) The Impact of Lighting on the Livelihoods of Users 2.1.4) The Socio-Economic Impact of Electricity Access 2.2) Technical Aspects of Lighting 2.2.1) Human Factors in Lighting 2.2.2) Light Measurability and Standards 2.2.3) Artificial Lighting 2.2.4) Daylighting Chapter 3 : CASE STUDIES IN LIGHTING 3.1) Background : Sustainable Lighting 3.2) Case Study 1 : Solar Bottle in Philippines 3.2.1) Background 3.2.2) Lighting Projects 3.2.3) Expanding Scope 3.2.4) Challenges 3.3) Case Study 2 : Solar LEDs 3.3.1) Background 3.3.2) The Organization 3.3.3) Expanding Scope 3.3.4) Challenges 3.4) Discussion and Comparative Analysis of Solar Bottle and Solar LEDs Chapter 4 : RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS 4.1) Summary 4.2) Conclusions 4.3) Recommendations for Future Work The structure of dissertation content
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Best Practices of Sustainable Lighting Technologies in Developing Countries by Fan Chin Wai
ABSTRACT Lighting is an important element in human daily life which ease people while they are working, allows productive use of time in the evening and most importantly improves living standards. It has been estimated that there are one and half billion people where more than 1 out of every 5 people in the world are still living without electricity (IEA, 2009). It is not likely that many people will get access to the electricity grid yet as the population growth far exceeds connection rates. This dissertation seeks to analyze the best practices of adopting sustainable lighting technologies in developing countries without compromising social motives. While the evidence presented focuses on sustainable lighting technologies in the rural sector of Philippines and India, the lessons learned are applicable in a much larger context. Current traditional rural lighting practices and the experience with modern lighting in developing countries are discussed. Implications for suggested research and development of sustainable lighting technologies will be discussed. The information in this dissertation will help provide a better quality and comfortable working environment for the people in developing countries. Dissertation Supervisor : Dr Michael Grant Abstract from the dissertation
BEST PRACTICES OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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AB 420_CULTURAL STUDIES 4 : DISSERTATION WRITTEN REPORT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) C4.4, MPL5.3, MPL5.6
Number of people living without electricity in 2005 (IEA, 2006)
Materials needed to construct a solar bottle bulb (YouTube, 2011)
The effects of solar bottle bulb before and after it was installed (Coxworth, 2011)
Percentage of population rely on solid fuels (WHO, 2006)
Research on people who are still living without electricity
An affordable solution that could be use world wide on rural areas
BEST PRACTICES OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
AB 420_CULTURAL STUDIES 4 : MAPPING ARCHITECTURE WORD ILLUSTRATED REPORT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, TE2.2, CC3.5, C4.4, MPL5.5
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The content of this aspect is a series of complimentary lecturers and case studies examinations. Presentation are to be done followed by a structured discussion with the entire class. Assignment are also given to produced a 2000 word illustrated comparative report which consist of design, culture, technology and environment, and construction. The brief’s requirement is to design a Bath House to be sited within whichever of Glasgow’s parks, which is either in Glasgow Green or Kelvingrove Park. Kelvingrove Park was chosen for this project, as it needs to be complement with the previous design from semester 1 (Hospice). Researching the needs of users as well as the programme of a Bath House are crucial before developing the design. Therefore, the required spaces with the given dimension were list out as shown in list of table. Precedents study for all these spaces have been carried out to roughly show the ambience or feeling of the space. Case study of two architectural precedents (one large/ one small) have been chose for the Bath House. The large one would be ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural International Hall, Japan by Emilio Ambasz and the small one would be NEMO Science Center, Amsterdam by Renzo Piano. Each of the case study will have its own relationship to the design proposal.
List of required programme MAPPING ARCHITECTURE : BATH HOUSE
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AB 420_CULTURAL STUDIES 4 : MAPPING ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT AND IDEAS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) C4.2
The concept and idea of ‘urban stair’ MAPPING ARCHITECTURE : BATH HOUSE
AB 421_SPECIAL STUDIES PROJECT WRITTEN REPORT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.2, TE2.3, TE2.7, TE2.8, TE2.9, C4.4
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This class consists of a blend of online learning and face-to-face seminars. The seminars allow the online learning resources to be analysed and discussed by students through the medium of group presentations and discussions. Each seminar is preceded by the release of online resources and participation in online discussion events. Design tutorial discussions focus on the development of a significant detail from the design project in seester one. In semester 2, a written piece of work consists of 2000 words are provided for a better understanding of sustainability and its relevance to the built environment and a personal reflection on how a deeper understanding of ecological, social and economic issues as described in the class have had an impact on the second semester design studio project. The project concerns the design of a Bath House, to be sited within whichever of Glasgow’s priciple parks. There were 2 options for site selection which is either in Glasgow Green or Kelvingrove Park. This project must be conscious of its relationship with its partner in addition to its own unique responsibilities to context and programme. The selected site is a challenging site as it is on the edge of the park with flat ground and it is on lower level compared to the other area of the park with its existing contours and slopes. Besides, the selected site is quiet and is less used by the people. Therefore, the idea of lifting up the building have come into my mind where it form a slope and creates a new social spaces like the urban stairs. Kelvingrove park has a very high density of vegetation. Thus, by blending in with the existing site ecology and biodiversity of its surroundings, green roof had been taken into consideration in the design development. Sun study, wind direction and sun path ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
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AB 421_SPECIAL STUDIES PROJECT WRITTEN REPORT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) TE2.1, TE2.2, TE2.3, TE2.7, TE2.8, TE2.9, C4.4
The three themes of sustainable development
Themes of sustainable development
Attributes of steel in sustainable construction Steel frame construction has been used for the bath house due to its unique characteristics. The high allowable stress, high stiffness and efficient structural shape assure an important role in construction for this type of design. Some summaries of sustainability attributes of steel construction are as listed in the table above. Sustainable development comprises of the three broad themes of social, environmental and economic accountability, which often known as the ‘triple bottom line’. These themes are as illustrated in the figure beside. There are three distinct phases at the whole construction process itself; pre-building phase, building phase and post-building phase. These three life-cycle phases relate to the flow of materials through the life of the building.
Three phrases of the building material life cycle ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
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YEAR
M.ARCH/PGDIP ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CONTENT
AB 964_Design Studies 5A : Thesis Inception 32 - 37 Vulnerable Communities - VIP : The Rwanda Project AB 965_Design Studies 5B : Thesis Development
38 - 44
AB 967_Cultural Studies 5
45
AB 968_Professional Studies 5
46 - 51
AB 966_Special Studies Project 5 Experimental Media - Narratives & Film
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AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION CONTENT
PROJECT BRIEF (ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, D1.6, TE2.4, CC3.5, C4.3, C4.4, MPL5.1, MPL5.2, MPL5.5, MPL5.6
The project is part of the University framework of Vertically Integrated Projects, which means that the project participants are from different faculties. The project is led by 5th Year studio students, and are joined by 2nd Year and 4th year architecture students, and 3rd year students from the Strathclyde Business School. Architecturally this studio is focused on reclaiming the title, training, and expertise of the Master-Builder. Rather than focusing on the design of a project, this studio’s success will be measured by what it is able to deliver. Students are responsible for all aspects of the project ranging from the publication and financing to design, community buy-in, and ultimately construction. VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION PROJECT TIMELINE, VIP STRUCTURE & SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.6,, CC3.1, CC3.2, C4.3, C4.4, MPL5.1, MPL5.2, MPL5.5, MPL5.6
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
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AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION CONTENT
SITE ANALYSIS (ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, D1.6,, CC3.1, CC3.5, C4.3, C4.4, MPL5.1, MPL5.2, MPL5.5, MPL5.6
The project is part of the University framework of Vertically Integrated Projects, which means that the project participants are from different faculties. The project is led by 5th Year studio students, and are joined by 2nd Year and 4th year architecture students, and 3rd year students from the Strathclyde Business School. Architecturally this studio is focused on reclaiming the title, training, and expertise of the MasterBuilder. Rather than focusing on the design of a project, this studio’s success will be measured by what it is able to deliver. Students are responsible for all aspects of the project ranging from the publication and financing to design, community buyin, and ultimately construction. VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION OVERALL CASE STUDIES
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.6, CC3.5, C4.2
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
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AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION HIGHLIGHTED CASE STUDY
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.6, CC3.5, C4.2
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION REMOTE ENGANGEMENT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.6, C4.1, C4.4, MPL5.3, MPL5.5
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
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AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION PAVILION - LAND EXPLORATION AND PATTERN LANGUAGE
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) CC3.3, C4.4
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 964_DESIGN STUDIO 5A : THESIS INCEPTION DESIGN AND BUILD
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.3, D1.5, TE2.1, TE2.9
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
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AB 965_DESIGN STUDIO 5B : THESIS DEVELOPMENT SAN KIZITO, RWANDA VISIT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) CC3.5, C4.2
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 965_DESIGN STUDIO 5B : THESIS DEVELOPMENT SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.1, CC3.2
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
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AB 965_DESIGN STUDIO 5B : THESIS DEVELOPMENT RWANDA - LAND EXPLORATION AND PATTERN LANGUAGE
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) CC3.3, C4.4
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 965_DESIGN STUDIO 5B : THESIS DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN - LOWER PART OF SAN KIZITO VILLAGE
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.2, D1.5, CC 3.4
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
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AB 965_DESIGN STUDIO 5B : THESIS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.3
VIP : THE RWANDA PROJECT
AB 967_CULTURAL STUDIES 5 EXHIBITION
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) CC3.1, C4.4
Manifesto
Cabinet of Curiosity
Object
EXHIBITION
Hand Drawing
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AB 968_PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 5 ASSIGNMENT 1 - ARCHITECTS’ APPOINTMENT
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) MPL5.3, MPL5.5
LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
AB 968_PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 5 ASSIGNMENT 2 - PROCUREMENT ROUTES
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) MPL5.3, MPL5.5
PROCUREMENT ROUTES
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AB 968_PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 5 ASSIGNMENT 3 - FEES AND PROGRAMMING
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) MPL5.3, MPL5.5
CALCULATION TABLE
AB 968_PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 5 ASSIGNMENT 4 - PROCUREMENT ROUTES
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) MPL5.3, MPL5.5
DESIGN AND BUILT CONTRACT
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AB 968_PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 5 CONTENT
ASSIGNMENT 5 - CDM 2007 REGULATIONS AND DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENTS (ARB/RIBA PART 2) MPL5.3, MPL5.5
DESIGN RISK ASSESSMENT TABLE
AB 968_PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 5 ASSIGNMENT 6 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) MPL5.3, MPL5.5
LIQUIDATED AND ASCERTAINED DAMAGES CALCULATIONS
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AB 966_SPECIAL STUDIES PROJECT 5 EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA - NARRATIVES & FILM
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.6, C4.2, MPL5.6
The process of ‘Meat’ entering the City ‘From the farm gate to your plate’ by Graham Hogg Joe Grehan Lewis Hutchison Chin Wai Fan COW
AB 966_SPECIAL STUDIES PROJECT 5 EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA - NARRATIVES & FILM
CONTENT
(ARB/RIBA PART 2) D1.6, C4.2, MPL5.6
A short documentary about a boy who is a victim of the Genocide 1994 in Rwanda
KINYARWANDA
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INDEX PART 2 : DESIGN (D) D1.1 _ pg 1, 2, 14, 15, 28, 32, 34, 41 D1.2 _ pg 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 43 D1.3 _ pg 4, 5, 8, 16, 17, 21, 39, 44 D1.4 _ pg 1, 2, 6, 7, 18, 19, D1.5 _ pg 3, 4, 5, 13, 16, 17, 39, 43 D1.6 _ pg 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 52 PART 2 : TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT (TE) TE2.1 _ pg 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 30, 31, 39 TE2.2 _ pg 8, 12, 21, 28, 30, 31 TE2.3 _ pg 11, 23, 30, 31 TE2.4 _ pg 12, 32 TE2.5 _ pg 11, 23 TE2.6 _ pg 12 TE2.7 _ pg 8, 21, 30, 31 TE2.8 _ pg 30, 31 TE2.9 _ pg 10, 11, 22, 23, 25, 30, 31, 39 TE2.10 _ pg 11, 23, 25 TE2.11 _ pg 10, 22, 25 TE2.12 _ pg 10, 11, 22, 23 TE2.13 _ pg 12, 21, 23
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PART 2 : CULTURAL CONTEXT (CC) CC3.1 _ pg 1, 14, 15, 33, 34, 45 CC3.2 _ pg 1, 14, 15, 33, 41 CC3.3 _ pg 3, 14, 15, 18, 19, 38, 42, CC3.4 _ pg 2, 6, 7, 18, 19, 43 CC3.5 _ pg 4, 5, 16, 17, 28, 32, 34, 35, 36, 40, PART 2 : COMMUNICATION (C) C4.1 _ pg 37 C4.2 _ pg 9, 13, 20, 24, 25, 29, 35, 36, 38, 40, 52 C4.3 _ pg 24, 32, 33, 34 C4.4 _ pg 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 42, 45 PART 2 : MANAGEMENT PRACTICE & LAW MPL5.1 _ pg 32, 33, 34 MPL5.2 _ pg 32, 33, 34 MPL5.3 _ pg 26, 27, 37, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 MPL5.4 _ pg 8, 21 MPL5.5 _ pg 28, 32, 33, 34, 37, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 MPL5.6 _ pg 26, 27, 32, 33, 34, 38, 52