E-Portfolio by Teoh Jin Wen
Building Services |
BLD 61904
Lecturers: Ts. Dr. Mohamed Rizal Mohamed and Mr Mohd Adib Ramli
Tutor: Mr Mohd Adib Ramli
This module introduces the basics of building services such as passive and active fire protection systems, ventilation systems, mechanical transportation systems, electrical systems, water drainage, and sanitary systems, among other things. In the end, it tests how we may implement these systems in our studio project.
Project 1: Site Visit - Building Services in Multi-storey Buildings
(Group) We were to conduct a case study to observe and analyze the building systems of a multi-storey building in Malaysia. We visited the PJ Trade Centre in Petaling Jaya on the 12th of May, 2023, and then prepared a research report on the following building service systems:
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Mechanical Ventilation system
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Airconditioning system
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Active and Passive Fire Protection system
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Mechanical Transportation system
Report PDF
Project 2: Application of Building Services
(Individual) We were to show the implementation of the following systems in our studio project:
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Cold and Hot Water Supply system
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Sewerage and Sanitary system
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Drainage system
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Electricity Supply system
Reflection and Learning Outcome
MLO 3
MLO 3 - Resolve basic building construction, materials and environmental considerations.
I spent a bulk of time reading understanding, and extracting building construction considerations along with passive design installation. While it was educational and inspiring, it was an error in time management that snowballed.
MLO 4
MLO 5 -Produce and justify a design of a small-scale community building within
an open/suburban context, following analysis and exploration of the
site, the user requirements, environmental sustainability, buildability,
and spatial poetics.
I was lacking in this department, as I prepared too little time for proper development. While I understood and was confident in my design, I did not do it justice in communicating it.
MLO 5
MLO 5 - Communicate design through effective visual and expressive verbal
presentation to peer, tutors and architects from industry.
Similar to MLO 4, I regretfully, did not well achieve this goal. My presentation lacked in vibrancy and structure, which was detrimental. My state of mind was also not stable at the time, due to self-negligence. It is a lesson I learned the hard way.
TGC 1.0-
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
TGC 1.1. Able to put theories into practice.
The modifying elements required more emphasis. The construction details, on the other hand, I feel were understood well enough.
TGC 2.0-
LIFELONG LEARNING
TGC 2.2. Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively.
Like the previous assignments, I had looked at precedent studies with a specific lens, but lacked a flexible agenda. Not to compromise, but to expand, is the mindset I lacked.
TGC 3.0-
THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
TGC 3.1. Think critically and creatively
TGC 3.2. Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions.
I should practice mindfulness in approaching problems.
TGC 4.0-
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
TGC 4.1. Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes.
I managed to be more courageous than last semester in asking for help. There is much improvement needed in my visual and in-person verbal communication skills. While appropriate to an extent, they are still barely even coherent.
