BUILDING TECHNOLOGY I

Project 1 : Industrialised Building System

Introduction

This is a group project which predominately relates to the topics of industrialized building system (IBS). Before embarking on this project students will be exposed to different types and methods of the IBS system and the calculation of IBS scoring in the classroom. Frst, the group are require to design a 3 - storey apartment block using mainly IBS components. The group has to construct a physical sectional model of the building to show the IBS components details.

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The objectives of this project are as follow:

1. To develop students' understanding in different types of IBS construction method.

2. To apply appropriate IBS construction method in the production of a model for an apartment building.

3. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IBS construction process through model making.

4. To foster good communication skills among group members through proper delegation of works and production of deliverable.