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ARCH3120 Assignment 1

1.1 Assignment 1 Cladding Documentation Study (group assignment)Submission by: 4:00 pm on Thursday 28 March

Assessment weighting: 40% of Course Mark1.1.1 Description

The report will document, analyse and critically evaluate the faades of an existing building inBrisbane. The task involves observation, drawing, research, and analysis of the cladding

systems. An evaluation of the faades will be based on research and a comparative analysis ofarchitectural precedents.1.1.2 Assignment objectives

On completion of this assignment the student should be able to:

describe in sketches and drawings a representative part of the building faades,

analyse and evaluate the performance of the cladding system,

compare the case study faade with relevant precedents of the same era (decade).Assessment criteria: Assignment 1 Technical Report

This assignment will be assessed using the following criteria:30% Accuracy, content and clarity of the drawings of the building and faades.40% Analysis of construction methods and performance of the faades.30% Evaluation and comparative analysis with precedents, including relevant references tobooks, trade literature or journals

FormatA3 report submitted electronically via Turnitin on BlackBoard as a pdf (single document). Use the reduce filesize (under documentin Acrobat) function before submitting pdf.

TasksChoose 2 facades for a group of three students. Base the selection on orientation and different constructionsystems/materials if used (consult the coordinator or tutor if unsure).Site and building analysisPurpose of building and its use (and users).Describe and orientation, topography, built environment, overshadowing, views, noise.Climatic analysis of Brisbane and observations on microclimate (access to breezes, river, overshadowing,Describe and analyze the building form, limits of the site. Does the faade work as part of an overall buildingstrategy?

Faade descriptionSketch, draw, and photograph facades (limit the use of photographs in the report).Draw enough of the faade to describe the system (3 floors is generally enough but show minimum floor tofloor)Where possible, describe construction systems, materials, jointscompare with other buildings if accessprevents close inspection.Describe likely construction processes.Solar analysisDetermine the sun-shading parameter

Analyze building site in plan form and identify required controlsAnalyze the effectiveness of the sun shading on the 2/3 facades.If no sun-shading, why? Are there better examples?

Evaluate the faadeEvaluate the choice of construction system/s for the faade in relation to the function of buildingcomparewith alternatives.With respect to thermal performance, identify good design practice and/or options to improve the faadedesign. Speculate on other factors that influence the thermal performance and thermal comfort requirementsof the building.

Attempt to evaluate the contribution of the faade to the sustainability of the building (does it have a GreenStar rating)What improvements can be made?

Precedents use for comparison and to inform descriptions & evaluation. Choose buildings that are similar intype/function and age.

NotesAccurate sketches are preferred to CAD drawings but both can be use to describe and analysis thebuilding there is no requirement to produce a detailed model of the entire building.Concise descriptions sketches and diagrams are often more informative than long description.

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Assignment 1 Cladding Documentation Study Assessment SheetARCH3120 Architectural Technology 4 2013

Student

Mark Code: 7 85-100 % Course Mark: 40%6 75-845 65-744 50-643 45-492 25-441 0-24

Description of building and faade 30%Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Accuracy clarity of the drawings of building & faades.

Description and annotation of faade

Site analysis

Analysis of faade performance 30%Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Description & analysis of site conditions,

Description & analysis of climate,

Analysis of solar shading (drawings/ diagrams)

Evaluation and comparison with precedents 40%Criteria 1 2 3 4 6 7

Evaluation of building material and construction systems

Evaluation of solar shading & contribution to thermal

performance

Selection and use of precedents in the evaluation

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