Building Services

Project 1

Case Study and Documentation of Building Services Systems

In a group of 6, we are required to choose a building of at least 4-storey high which can be either public or commercial buildings (i.e. office blocks, institutional buildings, shopping malls, etc.). Each group is to perform a thorough study and analysis of the following services systems associated to the building:

water supply system
electrical supply system
sewerage, sanitary & drainage system
mechanical transportation system
mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning system
fire protection system

The purpose of this assignment is to give a clearer picture of what we will and have learnt in the classroom and to evaluate our understanding on the systems that we have observed.

By completing these project, we have developed our thinking and problem solving skills as we have been exposed to the integration of various building services systems in a building. Besides, communication, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills also have been trained as we were doing this in group.

Project 2

Application of Building Services

This project is related to my studio design project in semester 2 which relates to a domestic size building ( a retreat house ). We are expected to demonstrate our understanding of building services by proposing and designing the most appropriate systems for the building which include:

i) electrical supply system (including split unit air-cond)
ii) cold water and hot water supply system
iii) sewerage and sanitary system
iv) drainagesystem

Therefore we are required to produce appropriate drawings and diagrams which include specifications, symbols, legends, images, texts, etc. to describe the planning and installation of all the building services. Additionally, students may also include specific clauses from the Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL) or other relevant Acts, Laws or guidelines which relate to the proposed systems into their presentation boards.

By completing these project, I have developed thinking and problem solving skills as I have to understand the knowledge of building services systems in design and construction as well as applying appropriate building services system and solution for a specific design.