The total length the assignment should pages approximately

School of the Built Environment

MSc/Diploma Courses

Proposed Hotel Development

Proposals for a new hotel development are still at early design stages. Few decisions regarding the final design of the building have been made at this stage, however the following criteria have been established:-

• The overall vision that the developer has for the building is one of ‘high tech’, high quality, using the most up to date materials and methods of construction.

• The developer is also concerned about the costs of both running and maintaining the building, and would like to have a public image of being environmentally aware.

Three reports are to be submitted explaining how different aspects of the detailed design of the building can be achieved. Each report should be approximately 8 pages in length, including sketches, (eg 4 pages text and 4 pages sketches). The total length of the assignment should be 24 pages approximately. The length of report suggested here is only for general guidance and should not be taken as an exact size.

The report MUST give answers specifically applicable to the building illustrated in given drawing and must contain ‘real’ details and reference to ‘real’ materials as found in manufacturers technical literature. Reports which give general answers and do not specifically refer to the building shown in the attached drawings will be severely penalised. The reports should not be based upon material given in module notes or in text books, although a small amount of reference to these documents might be necessary.

• Showing an understanding of the shape and form of the buildings as shown in the illustrations.

• Communication skills – Writing a technical report and attempting to illustrate it.

b) Free hand sketches. Many students may find sketch details is a difficult process, but all should attempt to develop this skill. Details should be presented on A4 or A3 size paper. All details should be clearly annotated and should make clear reference to 'real' materials, as found in manufacturer's literature.

c) Illustrations from manufacturers’ literature. Students should not submit a large amount of this type of trade literature.

Many may find the thought of undertaking a technological assignment, especially with the demand to sketch details, rather daunting. However it should be recognised that the object of the module is to give students a basic understanding of how complex buildings are constructed so that they can communicate effectively with more technically orientated consultants. Allowances will be made for the non-technical background of students and all should attempt to sketch details even if they believe they have limited skills in this area.

Course submission checklist

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Module: D31TA Construction Technology

Course Submission Checklist

I declare that the statements above are true and accurate.

Answer ANY TWO of the following THREE questions.

Question 1

• The methods of connecting all steels elements such as beams to columns, beams to beams, columns to foundations and floors to beams.

• Details of how the steelwork could be protected from damage in the event of fire.

c) With reference to manufacturer's literature, sketch details of ONE suitable walling system, showing how it is connected to the main steel frame structure of the building and the suspended floors.

Question 3

ANSWER ONE QUESTION, APPROPRIATE TO YOUR CORE DISCIPLINE.

These questions are designed to encourage students to link their understanding of construction technology to their core discipline. The expected answers will be very opened ended, with the objective being to show how construction technology influences broader design/development decisions.

Modern office buildings are highly serviced – heating, lighting, ventilation, IT.

a) For the given building indicate where plant rooms and service runs could be placed. Show how the fabric of the building can be designed to accommodate service runs and provide easy access to maintain the services.

Appendix 1: Project Drawings

Appendix 2: Marking Scheme

School of the Built Environment

Grade Awarded A B C D E F

70+ 60+ 50+ 40+ 35-39 Fail