Building material is just about every type of available material that has been used at one time or another for creating various human homes, structures, and technologies. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, sand, wood, rocks and etc. have been used to construct buildings. Apart from naturally occurring materials, many man-made products in various compositions are actively used in construction. This assignment is designed to introduce building materials that are commonly used in the construction industry. The spaces or building selected to study will allow one to understand the reasoning behind choices made by designers in terms of concepts, function use, environmental response, environmental profile, structural requirement, availability of resources and etc. when selecting or proposing building materials. It is also essential for students to see the transition from vernacular point of perspective to the current application in built environment.
Objectives of Project
1. To introduce various types of building materials which are being used in the construction practices. 2. To create an understanding of the choices designers make in choosing the building materials based on the properties.
3. To further understand the physical and chemical properties of the building materials being used in existing buildings/ spaces.
4. To expose students to standard construction names and terminologies for materials in a building/ space.
Learning Outcomes
1. Produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties.
2. Identify the various types of building materials (finishes and structural).
3. Understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building.
4. Understand the appropriateness of material used in context of several factors such as occupancy, concept and climate.
5. Acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/ design.
6. Understand the application/ installation of material as finishes and structural materials (simple construction).
Reflective
1. Understand team dynamics and mobilize the power of teams.
2. Reflect on one’s actions and learning.
3. Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of studies.
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