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Leah Edwards | Architecture Portfolio The University of Melbourne Architecture Major Bachelor of Environments

Directory A) Design i. Project 1: Studio Fire A……………………………………………........................... 5 ii. Project 1: Studio Fire B……………………………….……………………….………… 12 iii. Project 3: Studio Air……………………………………………………………………… 17 B) Construction i. Project 2: Construction Design………………..……………………………………… 25 ii. Project 4: Environmental Building Systems…………..……………….………. 33

Design Studio Fire | A | B

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Design Studio Air | Tessellation

Architecture as a Discourse A discourse is a verbal expression; it is the way in which a language is used socially to convey historical meanings on a broader scale. It is defined by the social conditions of its use, in this case Architecture as a discourse explores its meaning on a macro level, not simply reading theories but analyzing them, discussing them and arguing opinions. Which brings me to this language of Architecture, generally known only in relation to built structures but in reality it has become so much more.

Architecture can be expressed not only through buildings but through writing, modelling, and the uprising of technological advances in parametric software such as Rhino, AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. Such programs allows designs to evolve into fluid forms, yet adaptable and versatile in their geometry, these days we can mold and create structures to fit any one of our abstract desires.

Digital technology, this software of our future has opened up a new realm of Architecture.

Paper, plastic, wood, metal and materials of all kinds can be sculpted into an architectural form not restricted by function or defined as a built construction but rather the idea of designing a practical structure such as a house or museum is merely a preference.

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Architecture is no longer restricted; it is an eternally adapting field, reconstructing within itself as a system of communications, self-producing, also known as ‘auto-poetic’.

Built forms as negligible, no longer a requirement because architecture can still make contributions to society through conceptual and virtual representations. Pictures, renderings and virtual models contain so much detailing and information that they themselves can serve as architectural discourses allowing us to explore further.

As Architects we are encouraged to think ‘why’ not ‘how’, why have structures come to exist, and from this we are able to think outside the box and find the reason for design.

This is more productive, as casual explanations only allow us to reproduce events and designs whereas functional explanations encourage designers to tackle new and radical perspectives and challenge pre-established concepts, leading to innovative results.

Our approoach revolved around voronoi cones without their caps which allow sunlight and shadows to pass through, the use of overlapping cones with increased radius generates the effect of tessellation where edges intersect.

A project which explored design tech1.3 Case Studythrough Two niques computational Case Studyand 2.0parathetically appealing due to its proportional nature making it symmetrically attractive. metric modelling explorations. We were The project EXOtique, a design through fabrication installation as Ball State’s College of ArchitecCircled interactions were consideredamore successfulform of theirrevariations, the use of the cone is aesrequired toinproduce sculptural ture, is used here order to perform reverse engineering.

Design in conjunction with The Institute for Digital Fabrication utilised in order to create a form which uses tools purely volving around thecomputational theme oftools ‘tessellation’ as generators view in that region.for fabrication without the need for representation. We found this project interesting bethe designed space/ air,tonot asto it utilities programs suchwithin as rhino and grasshopper createspea form from technology only available ing motion surface bringthem the for cone tips closer in some areas created at theofuniversity, approaching fabrication insteadtogether of visual representation.

The form uses aa merged cifically to context and location.

Presenton a different plane another in which tessellation be surface. created as the curvcombination of demonstrates hexagonal shapes which curveway and elongate in areas creating ancan overall Small holes are then crafted along the hexagons playing with the use of light and how this impacts the overall ed in a journal layout, programs such as age sampler in order to adjust size, scale, height and spacing of cones. The positioning of cones structures tessellation.

Lofted surface: Lastly we and explored the use of aof curved Grasshopper Rhino were mainlofted use surface in conjunction with an im5.

Inas order to re-create this surface we began with a hexagonal grid through the use of grasshopper. well as experimentation into 3D printThrough a process of offset alterations and specifying points the ating a surface or deflated to a finer plane. techniques.hexagonal grid was then combined ing and creative modelling with the Volta Dom file where attractor points were then incorporated into one of the inputs. Lastly the in order lofted to change scale and sizing ofgrid cones to spheres.

ConesWe were able tocompiled be puffed surface the was formed and hexagonal attached within its surface. furthermore a up creseries of matrix progressions where components of the designs were transformed order sampler Scale/size: For this fourth sequence a flat surface was usedparameters in conjunction with an inimage to explore variations. Steps 1 – 5 are a simplified visual demonstration of our process. While our form is 4. lacking in design and does not closely resemble the project due to our difficulties in creating a hexagothe form can furthermore be seen bulging and us warping within its space. nal surface it wasasstill able to assist in technique development. overall form can be seen to twist, rotate or remain motionless. Depending on cone size/ heights surface. An increase of cone points in one area reflects the tessellation in a curious way as the ing as the rotation or expansion of cones creates an interesting effect on shadowing along the 32 Curving motion: The use of a curving spiral layout expresses possibilities in tessellation pattern3. tential sunlight paths shrink, though disconnect the tessellation. clearly, the subtraction of the tip demonstrates this furthermore in the last 2 as hole sizes or pofrom one point to another is created. A centre point shift expresses the morphing reaction more from a particular point. Spacing of cones are therefore shifted as a gradual decrease in cone size Attractor points: The second matrix utilises attractor points In order to shrink and expand cones 2. 8 and centre exposed. direction and height were then increased and decreased again but lastly with the tips extracted 9 closer with an increase in points and then merge together creating the tessellating effect. Point nipulate the cones radius, height and pattern. Progressing from basic spread out the cones come Changing basic parameters: In this first process we altered sliders on grasshopper in order to ma1.

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The following variations were made to the matrix on the next pages: Changing basic parameters: In the first process we altered sliders on grasshopper in order to manipulate the cones radius, height and pattern. Progressing from a basic spread out the ters and gain an understanding of tessellation through computational and parametric software. cones come closer with an increase in points and then merge together creating the tessel42and consistency. Here reverse engineering was used to explore alterations in paramecurvature lating effect. Point direction and height were then increased and decreased again, and lastly closely relates to our research through its use of cones which are an interesting form due to their with the tips extracted the centre exposed. lates a corridor space spanning builds 56 & 66 on MIT’s campus. This example of 3D tessellation 2. particular installation was for MIT’s 150th Anniversary Celebration & Fast Arts Festival, it popuAttractor points: The second matric utilises sttractor point in order to shrink and expand ties created through rhino and grasshopper from the definition VoltaDom by Skylar Tibbits. This cones from a particular point. Spacing cones are therefore shifted as a gradual decrease in Thesize nextfrom phaseone in our design processiswas to gain an understanding of the geometric possibilicone point to another created.

A centre point shift the morphing 1.2expresses Case Study One reaction more clearly, the subtraction of the tip demonstrated this further in the last 2 as hole sizes or potential sunlight paths shrink, though disconnect the tessellation.

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Grid size: The hexagonal grid size was altered in order Grid Size: The grid size of was alteredexto increase andhexagonal decrease the amount hexagons/ along the surface 1 being maximum in posure order to increase and with decrease thetheamount and the default. Grid size one was chosen as none of of the hexagonal/ exposure along the surface alterations were accepted due to the smaller the with 1. being theholes maximum defualt. number the less appearingand and the a higher amount of punctures was chosen more aesthetically Grid size one was as none of pleasing. the alter-This was the chosen outcome. ations 44were accepted due to the smaller the number the less holes appearing and higher amount of punctures were more aesthetically appealing. This was the chosen outcome.

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1.6 Proposal

In order to fabricate our tessellation design we utilised a range of materiality, for Techinque Proposal In order to fabricate our tessellation design we decided to utilise a range of materialIn order to fabricate our tessellation design we decided to utilise This a range of materialour first step cones were formed through the use of plaster, process was unity, for our first step cones were formed through the use of plaster. This process was ity, for our first step cones were formed through the use of plaster. This process was undergone through the idea amachine, machine,man-made man-made holes were punctured through dergone through the idea ofofof aamachine, man-made holes were punchedthrough through undergone through the idea holes were punctured Subsequent to our mid-semester presentation we decided our design needed more cardboardand andplaster plasterpoured poured through thesepre-planned pre-planned points.

The plaster was then depth and intricacy as its form and reasoning were fairly simple. Experimentation cardboard through these points.

The plaster was then cardboard and plaster was poured through these pre-planned points.

The plaster periodicallysprayed sprayedwith withwater waterininorder ordertotoharden, harden,this this was repeated until a consishas led us away from the use of plaster due to its many limitations though we do periodically was repeated until a consiswas then periodically sprayed with water inwere order to harden,height. this was repeated realise a new approach needs to be taken. Further testing will need to be done as we tent and cones anan appropriate tentoverlap overlapwas wascrated crated and coneswere appropriate height. ways to improve our overall form and the finishing structure. We thereuntil a consistent overlap was created and cones were an appropriate height. brainstorm fore took a new step in fabrication as a sample of our latest angle, it was decided Beginning Beginning as as pointed pointed tips tips we wefurthermore furthermore

that instead of having points as random our voronois could be a reflection of Wyndham’s city as if viewed from above.

filed them as creating consisBeginning pointed tips awe furthermore filed them down down creating asmooth smooth consistency across all cones and softer aesthetic aptency across all cones and softer aesthetic apfiled them down creating a smooth conpeal. Cones were treated as if we were generpeal.

Cones were treated as if we were generating a panelled surface which could be sistency across all the cones and athen softer ating a panelled which couldOverall then be repeated for the surface Wyndham project. aesthetic appeal.

Cones wereproject. treated as as if repeated Wyndham Overall the plasterfor wasthe very difficult to work with we were creating a panelled which the process became lengthily and fragile, es-as the plaster was very difficultsurface to work with pecially around the edges where the plaster the process lengthily and fragile, escould then bebecame repeated. crumbled.

Areas of high population will impact cones in significant way as opposed to those of a smaller population and those spread out away from the city. As a quick test we used grasshopper and rhino in order to 3D print a model via the fab lab. Here we were able to experience the flawless results produced and present our new direction physically. While this method is too simple to manufacture for our final it outlines possibilities in using attractor points to sink cones for perhaps smaller regions and raise them in city areas.

pecially around the edges where the plaster crumbled.

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Current Proposal Following along the line of tessellating cones in a voronoi design we are continuing this as a basis for our form as we enjoy its appeal and variations. It was decided after much experimentation to uniformly distribute cones with the same radius and varying oculus sizes, this was presented for the final crit. Feedback suggested the method we ended with was rather bland and did not exploit full potentials of our design, and it was evident that a new approach was in order. We recognised the lack of creativity in our form yet didn’t want to abandon the concept all together; instead we back tracked and re-invented.

It was decided that in aim to increase aesthetic appeal of our proposal variations to the cone and overall panelled surface needed to be made, for starters cone alignment remained uniform though cone sizes were now fluctuating. In addition we decided to have point distribution and radius also fluctuating rather than uniform. Progression from a neat structured yet bland panel to a more abstract and evocative alignment is evident as a resolution.

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As a second approach cones were digitally mapped out in rhino and unfolded as a print, here we then used the unfolded template in order to create separate section out of cardboard. Here we were able to see the individual layout of each cone piece and how they intersect as we attached each cardboard formation together. This process was much easier on all levels as the cones were simple and quick to assemble, on a large scale this could be a plausible option as cardboard could be bound with builders glue.

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It was establish points would be a reflection of Wyndham’s city from above. Areas of high 1.6 Proposal population will impact cones as opposed to those of a smaller population and those spread out from the city. Grasshopper and rhino were used in order to 3D print a model via the fab 47 lab. The result experienced was flawless though too simple for our final, it outlines possibilities however in using attractor points to sink cones for smaller regions and raise them. Carboard prototypes prodcued via digitally mapping on rhino; unfolded and printed the template was then used to create ‘panels.’

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Panels 2 to 3: Scaling Point A: 11401.7mm Point B: 13632.2mm Scale factor = 1.4458

Allignment was established to create one form for passerbyers coming from a distance and then breaking into their 4 seperatePanels panels drawing closer. 2 reference points on the top 3 towhen 4: Scaling Point A: 11320.8mm and bottom of panels determined each of their scales in correspondance with the next. This Point B: 19902.8 helps us establish how much larger each adjacent panel should be, based on distance between Scale factor = 1.7581 points on each piece. Points must obey its positioning to maintain overall scale and unity.

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1.8 Construction

Construction Elements

The solution to attaint a strong yet applicable base is to line a series of beams or columns, fixing them into the ground with deep footings, along with additional strength elements. This method allows for harmony and would minimise visible structural componenets, though this would Thus our still solutionbe to attain a strong yetdue applicable line a series of beamsirregular or columns, fixing them difficult to base theis tovertical and into the ground with deep footings along with additional strength elements. Such a method allows for harofvisible ourstructural panels.

For though columns joined mony andshaping would minimise components, this wouldto still be be difficult due to the vertical and irregular shaping of our panels. For columns to be joined to the cone tessellation 300mm purlins the with cone tessellation 300mm purlins spaced at anything spaced atto 3000mm standard cleat plates would need to be applied.

We decided not to use too difficult such as a bolt system as it would require much tweaking while there are many simpler 3000mm with standard cleat plates would need tomethods such as welding of materials. be applied. A bolt system would be too difficult as it would require much tweaking, there are many simpler methods such as welding of materials.

When considering real life application materiality and contractibility need to be of a certain standard. Materials must be able to withstand real life conditions of heat and wind impact as well as general durability and sturdiness. Not only will the material need to be of a reasonable strength but panels must be supported via structural elements which we must ensure are constructed with attention to detail. In order to achieve the perfect alignment of all four panels to create the overall image they must be strongly supported, yet such elements will need to remain ambiguous to an extent as to not interfere with the subject at hand. Generally a support lattice wouldn’t be difficult with a form of a structured-like nature though our particular arrangement does not follow a typical grid distribution.

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Our design must be free-standing and subject to loads such as lateral wind forces, rain and hail. Our main cone shape is already a good resistor of shear After overall structural integrity had been determined the next important factor was joinery loads as the curves allow for wind force over its surface andand direct off of individual elements.

Our design mustto be glide able to support itself, free standing furthermore when subject to loads of any nature such as lateral wind forces and rain/hail impacts. the sides. TheFortunately edges however would pull forces inwards from the centre, uniour main cone shape is already a good resistor of shear loads as the curvature nature allows for wind forces over its surface and be directly the spine sides. Thesupports edges on versal beamsthe should therefore tobeglide placed vertically from offthe other hand would pull said forces inwards when reflected off the centre, universal beams therefore be placed vertically from the spine supports of each panel as well zeeto of each panelshould as well as 300mm zee purlins used for attachment of 300mm panels purlins used for attachment of panels to beams. beams.

Materiality was determined by factors of durability and weather resistance; it felt most appropriate to use galvanised steel as it fills these requirements while also having a malleable quality.

In order to form cones a laser cutter would be used to attain their base through an unfolded net of each cone, joints would then be welded by a fillet function directly cone by cone. As additional support we considered using a reinforcing pipe network lining each intersection of the cones from behind, strength and rigidity would be added yet expenses would be too much and too difficult. Lastly the structure would be coated in a weather-protecting resistant paint; this adds a clean clear cut modernistic finish to our abstract form while also maintaining a quality of visibility during the evening.

Galvanised steel was concluded for materiality as it is durable and weather resistant while also having a malleable quality. Cones would be formed with a laser cutter to establish their base through an unfolded net of each cone, joints would then be wealed by a fillet function directly cone by cone.

Lastly the structure would be coated in a weather-protecting resistant paint; this adds a clean clear cut modernistic finish to our abstract form while also maintaining a qaulity of visibility during the evening.

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Fabrication Step 1: To begin the fabrication process a series of vector images were created on Rhino through the unfolding of previous panel work. These images were then sent to the fab lab to be printed on our material of choice being polypropylene sheets. Pieces are labelled numerically in order to keep track with ease.

Step 4: Mounting was next, foam core sheet was used to resemble such elements.

Beams were pre-determined on Rhino Step 4: Step 4: After was our panel was successfully constructed it and to support structural support was next, here through ofconstructed panel size mounting the foam core Aftermeasurement our panel successfully mounting itratios to structural was next, here was used to such resemble such elements.

Beams were pre-determined foam core foam sheetcore was sheet used to resemble elements.

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Step 3: Simple yet effective super glue was used as a means of joinery (resembling welding in a real life scenario) and applied to all edges necessary in order for connections. Already interesting qualities can be seen as the radius increase and decreases in relation to cone sizing. The smaller the cone and less surface area available to work with the more difficult construction became yet proved successful.

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Super glue was used as joinery (resembling welding), interesting qualities can be seen as radius increases and decreases in relation to cone sizing.

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Step 2: After all 193 cone cut outs we were able to assemble our model through a long proStepreceiving 2: cess of folding each into cut the outs appropriate Our numerical useful here After receiving all piece 193 cone we wereshape. able to assemble oursystem modelproved through a long proin cess keeping track each of which where, shape. sections themselves furthermore turned of folding piecesection into thewent appropriate Our numerical system proved usefulout here nicely with notrack errors, chaoticwent edges.

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Step 2: After recieving 193 cone cut outs we assembled the model by folding each piece into the appropriate shape. sections were folded and bent into their concaved form to prepare the polypropylene in terms of elasticity.

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Step 5: Lastly Lighting for night time drivers, the curvature nature of the cones created fascinating shadowing effects depending on light direction; elongating or constricting the shadow. A Spotlight system was decided to highlight aesthetically appealing abstract shadow projections from the facade onto the ground.

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Construction Design Dandenong Education Precinct | | Hayball Architects

Construction Design‌ From a selected location - in our case the Dandenong education precent by Hayball architects, we were to re-create a small section of the building showing construction details and processes. The following images present the completed peel-back model of a corner section where important areas are cut back to reveal the various layers of construction design in detail. Furthermore an axonometric of the piece was produced using AutoCAD highlighting all building specifications. A detail was then chosen from within the building to further elaborate on at a closer scale.

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Insulation + waterproofing Soil profile Metal deck roof

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Wall: Plaster board + kick board + plaster Floor: Concrete slab + carpet finish

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Brick Veneer

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Matt Beanland [538904] Leah Edwards [541937]

BUILDING LC-6

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

HAYBALL ARCHITECTS | Dandenong Education Precinct Building LC-6 3째

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2.4. Water vapour barrier under main slab and above blinding concrete (taped down) 2.5. Sand bed > 50mm deep placed below slabs 2.6. Concrete slab > 25MPa and 100mm thick 2.7. Slab reinforcement SL92 > Steel bars (9mm) 200 x 200mm apart 2.8. Reinforcement in pad footing N16 > Steel bars (16mm) 300 x 300mm apart 2.9. Rebate > 200mm deep 4.2 2.10. Reinforcement which sits from the slab up into the precast concrete panel 2.11. Outside tile finish 4.1

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5.2 4.7

Three: Ground Floor 3.1. Polished concrete floor finish 3.2. Carpet finish 500 x 500 tiles 3.3. Precast concrete panel > 300mm thickness (load bearing wall) 3.4. Brick cavity wall of 65mm set on top of rebate > Brick dimensions 230 x 110 x 76 with 10mm mortar bed 3.5. Reinforcement for brick wall > 480mm apart (galvanised wires) 3.6. Wall ties to hold foil board in place 3.7. Termite proof mesh 3.8. Flashing placed in cavity (above 3.7 mesh) and Weep holes 2 bricks up and 1200 spacings 3.9. Foil board sitting away from brick wall at 10mm distance (protection/insulation) 3.10. Reinforcement for precast panel > SL102 (mesh) 1-N20 (perimeter bars) 3.11. Reinforcement from bars in slab below 3.12. Stud wall on top of slab > 450 cts studs and 1200 x 2400 spaced noggings 3.13. Wall insulation batts (Tontine TSB) > R4 and 70mm wide 3.14. Plaster board > 13mm thick and reaches to the top of stud wall 3.15. Gyprock Impactcheck kick board > 13mm thick and 1200 tall 3.16. Wet plaster finish 3.17. Skirting board > 100mm tall and 10mm thick 3.18. Glass window (glazed) 3.19. Aluminum frame 3.20. Lintel 3.21. Ply board cladding (painted black) 3.22. Suspended ceiling (see 4.13)

4.4

2.850 SFL

4.10

4.7

4.3

5.1

3.20

3.21 3.18

3.10

3.22 4.6

3.5

3.19

3.6

3.17

0.000 FFL

3.4

3.3

4.5

2.11

3.16 3.12 3.11 3.1

Fall

3.14 3.13

Four: First Floor

3.8

3.9

1.4

4.1. 4 core Hollowcore slab > 400mm thick on top of edge beam and precast panel 4.2. Concrete slab > 100mm thick 4.3. Edge beam PCB1 > 600mm wide and 560mm deep placed a top precast panel 4.4. Reinforcement for edge beam from precast panel 4.5. Reinforcement for hollowcore N16 > placed in every 2 rows 4.6. Reinforcement for concrete slab SL92 4.7. Carpet Finish 500 x 500 tiles 4.8. Polished concrete floor finish 4.9. Stud wall (same as 3.12.) sits atop concrete slab 4.10. Ply board bracing > 12mm thick (placed within stud wall) 4.11. Insulation as on ground floor 4.12. Wet plaster finish 4.13. Suspended ceiling (steel) joined to trusses and rafters 4.14. Suspension clip 4.15. Ply board cladding (paint black) > reaches to ply board cladding on ground floor)

1.5 2.4

3.7

2.10

2.9

1.3

3.2 2.7

1.2

3.15

1.1

2.1

3.2

2.8

2.3

2.2

2.6 2.7

Five: Overhanging wall 5.1. Frame support > 30 x 75 wooden battens for metal cladding 5.2. Metal deck cladding > 25mm of depth and spans down to reach over ground floor walls 5.3. Hardwood beams > extend all the way down and then up to support trusses above (attached to stud wall)

2.5

Six: Roof System 6.1. Trusses > 3 degree rise to account for angled roof (creates roof structure) 6.2. Purlins > wooden battens which sit a top trusses 6.3. Sarking > water barrier and protective insulation 6.4. Roof insulation place between sarking 6.5. Roof insulation net 6.6. Metal deck roof finish with turn downs (into gutter) > 3 degree fall 6.7. Top hats (powder coated glavanised) > 1200 cts intervals 6.8. Secrete box gutter 6.9. Fascia hiding gutter (water proofing)

44.63 Natural earth line

STUDENT NAME

SUBJECT NAME:

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

Leah Edwards

ABPL30041 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

AXONOMETRIC

STUDENT NUMBER

TUTOR:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

LISA BRENNAN

PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

541937

N

SCALE: 1:20 at A1 DATE: 16/4/2014 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

DRAWING NO:

A1

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Two: Ground Slabs

Leah Edwards [541937] DETAIL 2 - GUTTER (OUTSIDE SECTION)

WALL SECTION:

A3

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HAYBALL ARCHITECTS | Dandenong Education Precinct Building LC-6 Section: Secrete Box Gutter 1.1. Box gutter placed behind the roof sheeting line in order to conceal it's appearance 1.2. 60 x 75mm Fascia of zincalume steel colorbond 1.6mm thick with folded 75 edge lip of more than 90째 angle trim placed over the edges of roof in order disguise gutter and ensure no water held > Aligns with parapet/ barge capping at wall beyond > Fixed to top hats > It is angled in order to ensure water falls into the gutter and none gets into the roof structure > Fascia below is upturned in order to prevent water for sitting in it but rather flowing off 1.3. Powdercoated galvanised steel top hat placed in 1200 cts (center) intervals > Fixed to roof deck ribs 1.4. Metal deck roof cladding 25mm depth > Ribbed in order to direct runoff to gutter and ease flow > Fall of 3 degrees > Roof angles upwards at 3째

1.2

1.5. Metal deck wall cladding running down the side fixed to wooden battens > Cut back to show fascia but actually covers battens at top and reaches into fascia curve to direct any run off

Fall

1.3

1.6. Wooden batten part of a frame support for metal deck 1.4

3째 Pitch 1.11

1.1

1.9. Rafter fixed to wall plate allowing depth to the formed gutter > Steel I beam outside of section offers support to the roof structure (trusses etc.)

1.10. Lintel (structural)

1.8

1.11. Support beam under sarking and insulation 1.12. Stud wall above window below, completes wall structure

1.9

1.13. Acoustic tile edge fixed to wall > Wall trim fixed to tile in order to hold suspended ceiling 1.14. Suspended metal ceiling system with suspension clips attached to rafters > Acoustic tiles 1200 x 600mm

1.10

1.5

1.12

1.15. Down Pipe

1.14 1.6

LC - 1 Parapet

1.15 1.7

1.13

STUDENT NAME

SUBJECT NAME:

Leah Edwards

ABPL30041 CONSTRUCTION DESIGN DETAIL 2 (OUTSIDE SECTION)

STUDENT NUMBER

TUTOR:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

LISA BRENNAN

FINAL DRAWINGS

541937

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

N

SCALE: 1:5 at A3 DATE: 21/5/2014 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

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1.8. Aircell Sarking waterproof sheet over support batten and brought to gutter edge > Insulation net below > Roof insulation battens > Second layer of sarking

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1.7. Studs also part of frame which also leads to a window below

DRAWING NO:

A3

Environmental Building Systems | House Plan

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GAS

HW

LEGEND Trees

HW

Environmental Building Systems...

GAS

Gate

GAS

HW

A subject that taught us to analyse and consider context and site details as well as the parameters and restrictions at hand. Everything from electrical, gas, water and sewerage pathways were considered in order to position the given residential design in the optimal location.

Water meter

WM

Sewerage manhole

S

HW

Telecom pit

GAS

HW

GAS

Gas meter

GM

Side entry pit

SEP

Drainage grated pit

GP

Water stop value

HW

sv

HW

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Site boudary/ Picket fence

HW

GAS

Sewerage (underground)

HW

GAS

Gas (underground)

90^20'

HW

CALLERY CRESENT

WM

Cross ventilation

HW

GAS

HW

HW

Pole with light

Electrical meter box

Hot water system

Drainage

HW

GAS

VERANDAH

HW

GAS

Solar evacuated solar panel tubes (on roof)

Solar PV panel system (on roof)

HW

GAS

Overhead electricity

HW

26

GAS

GATE

Afternoon sun

27

Water

GAS

Pole

GAS

Existing vegetation (tree) allows for shading of the verandah during the strong afternoon sun

38.41

28

Adjacent buildings

781.5m2

Morning sun

HALL

HW

HW

20.12

Evening sun

GAS

GARAGE & WORKSHOP

GAS

20.14

LOUNGE/ DINING

00^29'

178^03

ENTRY

BEDROOM 1

Existing vegetation (trees) acts as a barrier for strong winds in winter while allowing air to pass through in summer

BATHROOM

GM

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

HW

HW

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

HW

GP

SEP HW

GAS

TE

39.27

Concrete Footpath

GAS

GA

Cross ventilation is possible from 2 points (bathroom and kitchen) ventilation is adjustable through opening and closing the doors - ventilation is increased through window systems. Smaller windows on the south side and larger windows on the north allows for hot air to rise and exit efficiently 270^29' from the north side.

GAS

South-Westerly winds: Wind path and direction

HW

GATE

GAS

KITCHEN WC

HW

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3

Winter sunpath

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

HW

sv

Summer sunpath

BENJAMIN STREET S

Leah Edwards STUDENT NUMBER

541937

SUBJECT NAME:

Environmental Building Systems TUTOR:

Richard Noble

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

SITE PLAN N PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ASSIGNMENT 1

SIZE: A3 SCALE: 1:200 DATE: 09/8/2013 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

STUDENT NAME

S

TITLE: Drawing Number 04 Rectangular House DRAWING NO:

REVISION NO:

A1 A

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GAS

Sewerage pit

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT LEGEND

WINDOW SCHEDULE Awning aluminium window

The house is situated on a concrete slab allowing for the use of thermal mass to moderate the internal temperatures to a comfortable level

3000 x 1800 mm NNE direction Double glazed Frame - ALBRK thermal break Blinds - adjustable

W1

Timber decking for verandah - comfortable clean finish Brick cavity wall was used as the external building material - good thermal insulator and appropriate for residential buildings

DOOR SCHEDULE D1

Refrigerator

3000 x 1800 mm NNE direction Double glazed Frame - ALBRK thermal break Blinds - adjustable

W2

All other finishes are of carpet

WM

Standard garage door

Dishwasher

DW

D2, 14, 16

Stove

3000 x 2400 mm NNE direction Double glazed Frame - ALBRK thermal break Blinds - adjustable

VERANDAH D1

TV

Coffee table

Bedside table

Awning aluminium window W1

W2

D2

30m

ARCH OVER

W4 W4

ll on

m fa

ENTRY roof

BEDROOM 1

Dresser

Wardrobe

D3 - 5 & 7 - 13 & 15

Awning aluminium window LOUNGE/ DINING

D4

ARCH OVER

GARAGE & WORKSHOP

D3

WR

W5

F.F.L. R.L 101.800

Shower

2000 x 1800 mm ESE direction Double glazed Frame - timber No blinds

D5 D6

Internal doors: inside to inside Timber framed Standard swing opening

CPBD OVER

BEDROOM 3

D10

D9

D8 D11

BEDROOM

2

MECH VENT.

BATHROOM

W5

PANTRY

Note: Internal blinds - Vertical shading on all East windows Internal blinds - Horizontal shading on all North and South windows

W8

W9

W7

Skylight inserted in bathroom due to minimal natural light - reduces the use of artificial light, saves on costs of electricity

W6

LINE OF EAVES OVER

Skylight

KITCHEN

D13

R.L 101.730 D14

W6

D12

WM CD

LND

WC

1000 x 1200 mm SSW direction Double glazed Frame - timber No blinds

DW

Cross ventilation

Line of eaves over

Awning aluminium window

R

WR

HALL

D7

WR

3000 x 1800 mm ESE direction SGTL single glazed Frame - ALBRK thermal break Blinds - adjustable

W3

Awning aluminium window D15

S

1000 x 1200 mm SSW direction Double glazed Frame - timber No blinds

HW UNDER

D16

>30 degree pitch in the north direction >Single clear >500 x 500 mm

W7

D6 Internal doors: inside to inside Aluminum frame Single sliding door

Awning aluminium window

1000 x 500 mm SSW direction Double glazed Frame - timber No blinds

W8

Awning aluminium window

W9

Leah Edwards STUDENT NUMBER

541937

SUBJECT NAME:

Environmental Building Systems TUTOR:

Richard Noble

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

HOUSE PLAN N PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ASSIGNMENT 1

SIZE: A3 SCALE: 1:100 DATE: 09/8/2013 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

STUDENT NAME

1000 x 1200 mm SSW direction Double glazed Frame - timber No blinds

TITLE: Drawing Number 04 Rectangular House DRAWING NO:

REVISION NO:

A2 A

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External doors: Outside to inside Timber framed Standard swing opening

Awning aluminium window

W3

R

Washing machine Awning aluminium window

Bathrooms and kitchen = ceramic tile finishes due to heavy water exposure in this area

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Sink

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT LEGEND 3W 12V MINI LED lighting downlight outside

ECO 13W LED downlight inside

Data broadband outlet

PV electricity solar panels have been inserted along the north of the house in order to take in the most sunlight for energy conversion. This is connected the the electricity meter and the electricity meter is also connected to the street electricity pole for times when no sun power is availiable

Outside lighting on the veranda for evening time - summer nights An outside weatherproof socket has been placed on the veranda for exterior uses (gardening machinery)

Telecom pit

Overhead fan with light

TV outlet wired to antenna

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Socket 1 connection

Outside weatherproof socket

VERANDAH

Smoke detector

Exhuast fan

Electricity connections

LOUNGE/ DINING

ENTRY

Underground internet/ telephone line

Overhead electricity

BEDROOM 1

Pole with light

Electrical meter box

WR Electrical switch board

GARAGE & WORKSHOP R

WR

HALL

BEDROOM 3

BEDROOM

2

LND WC

High density charge switch (permanent not for adjusting)

KITCHEN

BATHROOM

PANTRY

S

The electrical switch board has been placed in the kitchen for easy access from the exterior due to the door located here. It is furthermore hidden away in a cupboard above.

Switch x 1

Switch x 2

Electrical Solar PV panels (on roof)

High density switches for the oven/ stove and fridge have been placed. Switches are permanently on, not commonly adjusted.

TITLE: Drawing Number 04 Rectangular House

Leah Edwards STUDENT NUMBER

541937

SUBJECT NAME:

Environmental Building Systems TUTOR:

Richard Noble

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING & COMMUNICATIONS N PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ASSIGNMENT 1

SIZE: A3 SCALE: 1:100 DATE: 09/8/2013 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

STUDENT NAME

DRAWING NO:

REVISION NO:

A3 A

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Socket 2 connections

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GAS

LEGEND WM

GAS

Water meter

GAS

Hot water tank

GAS

Apricus evacuated solar panels have been installed in order to heat the hot water via the sun - energy efficient Water is also connected to the gas system for times when solar energy is not available

Gas instantaneous booster/ pump

GAS

A hydronic heating system has been installed as it has a fast response time and ensures heating around the whole house while excluding unnecessary areas Water is heated from the heating tank via the gas instantaneous booster in order to achieve high temperatures quickly A return line is also placed for the heating system

GM

Gas meter

Downpipes

GAS

A tempering valve and thermostat regulate the temperatures when necessary

WR

HALL

R

Gas (underground)

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

Apricus evacuated solar panel tubes GAS

BEDROOM

BEDROOM 3

DW

Return line

GAS

GARAGE & WORKSHOP

Hydronic heating system

GAS

LOUNGE/ DINING

BEDROOM 1

GAS

ENTRY

Hot water pipes

GAS

Water mains

WR

2

Thermostat

LND

GAS

WM CD

KITCHEN

Thermostat adjustable

BATHROOM

WC

PANTRY

S

GAS

Gas pipes HW UNDER

Eaves/ box gutter

LINE OF EAVES OVER

GAS

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Rain water pipes

WM

VERANDAH

Tempering valve GM

Drainage GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

GAS

TITLE: Drawing Number 04 Rectangular House

Leah Edwards STUDENT NUMBER

541937

SUBJECT NAME:

Environmental Building Systems TUTOR:

Richard Noble

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

GAS AND WATER PLAN N PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ASSIGNMENT 1

SIZE: A3 SCALE: 1:100 DATE: 09/8/2013 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

STUDENT NAME

DRAWING NO:

REVISION NO:

A4 A

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GAS

5,000L Rain water tank

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT LEGEND SP

Sewerage pit

GM

Sewerage manhole

Hot water tank

Grated pit

GP

SP Downpipes

5,000L Rain water tank

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Rain water pipes

Sewerage (underground)

ENTRY Grey water pipes

GARAGE & WORKSHOP

Line of eaves/ roof line/ box gutter (above)

LOUNGE/ DINING

BEDROOM 1

Drainage undeground

WR

R

WR

HALL BEDROOM

BEDROOM 3

Garden tap

DW

2 WM CD

Grey water treatment system LND

WC

KITCHEN

BATHROOM Black water pipes PANTRY

S

HW UNDER

Down pipe flow direction through box gutter

LINE OF EAVES OVER

GP

Hotwater underflow (underground)

Rainwater overflow (underground)

Greywater overflow (underground)

Pump

Vent (for emitting sewerage oders and releasing pressure)

S

S

TITLE: Drawing Number 04 Rectangular House

Leah Edwards STUDENT NUMBER

541937

SUBJECT NAME:

Environmental Building Systems TUTOR:

Richard Noble

DRAWING DESCRIPTION:

SEWERAGE & STORM WATER PLAN N PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ASSIGNMENT 1

SIZE: A3 SCALE: 1:100 DATE: 09/8/2013 DRAWN BY: Leah Edwards

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

STUDENT NAME

DRAWING NO:

REVISION NO:

A5 A

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

VERANDAH