HELOR OF ARTS (HONS) IN ERIOR ARCHITECTURE
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01 04 02 03 ASSIGNMENT 1
GROUP PRESENTATION SPREADSHEET
GROUP VIDEO SCREENSHOT
CLASS EXERCISE
REFLECTION
FORUM MINDMAP SUMMARY
PDW MINDMAP SUMMARY
REFLECTION
GROUP PRESENTATION SPREADSHEET
GROUP VIDEO SCREENSHOT
PROGRESSION
REFLECTION
FINAL PROJECT ASSIGNMENT 2 ASSIGNMENT 3
PRESENTATION SPREADSHEET
PROGRESSION
REFLECTION
As future Graduate Interior Designers, students must possess a broad vocabulary and understanding of contractual, professional and legislative terms used daily whether amongst clients, contractors, peers, authority or the general public.
This assignment serves as an introduction to the standard of Professional Conduct and Practice. It aims to outline the general Professional Conduct and self-discipline expected of Interior Designers registered with the Board of Architects (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia).
Students are required to refer documents that relate closely to the legal and regulatory framework in practice such as the Architects Act 1967, Architects Rules 1996, Uniform Building ByLaws 1984, PAM/MIID Contract and other regulatory provisions related to the profession.
In this group assignment 1, I was partnering with my classmate Razan and our selected topic was exploring the Building Plan (BP) Submission to Local Authority and Certificate of Completion and Compliance outlined in the Uniform Building ByLaws (UBBL) in Malaysia.
Through this assignment, I have a deeper understanding on the procedure from preparing to submitting a building plan to local authority in order to get the approve of CCC is not an easy job. There were rules and regulations we all need to comply with and I have learnt that Principle Submitting Person was key person in this topic.
To conclude, this assignment provided us with a valuable opportunity to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the importance of Building Plan submission and CCC in order to assure that the building structure is safe for occupation.
This task is to encourage more democratic exchanges whereby in the online forum, each student has a voice that will be heard by anyone who chooses to read his or her comments. Students will experience personal and academic gains as result of their communication with their peers. The goal is for the students to gain professional interchange, and seek out ideas among their colleagues through electronic communication to facilitate the process.
Each student will be required to conclude a summary/reflection of their personal thoughts of each forum (with text and images) in an A4 size MindMap format exported as a Jpeg Image file.
Participate in Professional Development Week at Week 8, the University will require student to join at least 6 seminars & at the end of the PDW week each student will be required to conclude a summary/reflection of their personal thoughts of your selected PDW seminars (with text and images/screenshots). The summary shall not be more than 500words, and each seminar’s summary must be done separately with clear naming of each topic. Submission is in A4 size, MindMap format exported as a Jpeg Image file.
As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, many professions/jobs are becoming extinct as they are replaced by computers and machines. How can we ensure that Interior Designers remain relevant and in demand in the future? This forum will explore strategies to leverage technological innovations, enabling Designers and Architects to push boundaries and lead the industry. Also, how would the rise of AI contribute to this matter. Discuss.
A Completion and Compliance Certificate (CCC) is an essential legal document issued by the local authorities in Malaysia. It signifies that a building project has been completed according to approved plans and complies with Malaysian building codes, regulations, and safety standards. In Malaysia, it is mandatory to obtain a CCC before a property can be legally occupied. CCC confirms that a building is safe for occupation, emphasizing public safety. It also highlights the complexities and diligence involved in the application process, underlining the importance of transparency, adherence to regulations, and cooperation between developers and local authorities to ensure that structures meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Building designs comply with Malaysia's Uniform Building By-Law (UBBL) 1984, combining both passive and active fire protection systems for comprehensive safety measures. Can UBBL guidelines be further improved to address emerging challenges and advancements in fire safety? What recommendations would you propose for improving the effectiveness of UBBL guidelines in ensuring fire safety in buildings but not limiting architectural design and innovation?
We must have adequate knowledge of Fire requirements for the spaces we design. Discuss in detail why Fire Safety is important for Interior Designers, and not only Architects. Discuss.
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By attending a series of forums and seminars provided by the school, I have gained a lot of new knowledge with a wide range of topics. In the forums, I have the opportunities to share my ideas and opinions with my peers through Mytimes online platform which was a fun way to gain insightful knowledge and able to review on others’ opinions and points of perspectives which broaden my way of thinking and perception. I have explored the importance of Artificial Intelligence to the future interior designers and future practices, how CCC is related to Interior Designer, and UBBL guidelines on fire safety in buildings.
In the seminars, I have the opportunities to equip myself with some knowledge and skills which were very practical for our future career. The seminars were well conducted in online, which were more effective to my learning, and this save my time. I have a better understanding on savings and investing, tips to maximize LinkedIn presence, the making of a professional architect, personal branding, and key skills for the future.
All in all, I enjoyed attending the forums and seminars which were very informative and comprehensive for my personal learning professional development.
This assignment sets the scenario for students to to re-imagine and re-conceptualize the ideal architectural practice of the future. Participants are encouraged to consider various challenges often faced by architects/designers and propose solutions, and innovative business models.
In deciding the desired business context, students need to evaluate critically the data obtained in Project 1. In doing this assignment, students will be clearer of their own vision and mission in forming their own design company within the business context. This is achieved through reflection of one’s own action and learning in applying effective business practices.
WEEK 7 - DRAFT SUBMISSION
WEEK 9 - FINAL SUBMISSION
In this group assignment 3, I have the chance to reimagine the future of architectural practice and I was partnered with my classmate Sarah. We were assigned to the Body Corporate group. We have explored the fundamental knowledge, procedures, and rules and regulations to operate a business of Interior Design Consultancy Practice. We also foreseen the challenges to be faced as establish a body corporate IDCP required multitude considerations to be a successful venture.
Through this assignment, we have the opportunities to create our company logo, business calling cards, define the organisation structure, select location, company vision, mission and goals, manage the expenses, and calculate estimate revenue, etc.
To sum up, I have gained insightful knowledge and enhanced my understanding on the practicality of venture a business in the reality way.
This assignment allows students to apply their knowledge gained in Project 1 into their individual projects in AIAD2. Each regulatory, legislative, and technical provision must be illustrated into an informative report presentation with dimensions, drawings (including isometrics) and materials where necessary. Students will be assessed based on their ability to explain and apply knowledge and understanding to their Final AIAD2 Project.
This exercise serves as a working paper for AIAD. Students’ design shall not change or be influenced by the laws due to both module’s time constrain factor, instead, it acts as an overall guideline to address the next forthcoming steps before finalizing the building plans. Thus, students are asked to identify noncompliance by marking an (x) and describing the next course of action for design rectification. This rigorous process is essential to ensure compliance with the law before the drawings can be submitted to the Local Authority.
WEEK 10 DRAWINGS SUBMISSION
WEEK 12 - DRAFT SUBMISSION
WEEK 14 - FINAL SUBMISSION
In this final project, we were encouraged to utilise our final AIAD2 project to ensure our design are compliance and also identify the non-compliance with the application of Uniform Building By-Law requirements. This assignment allowed me to examine whether my design met the requirements and adhered to the by-Laws which I have a deeper understanding and aware the importance of meeting the specific regulations and requirements that were crucial for ensuring the safety and functionally of a space.
By doing this assignment, I have gained the knowledge of purpose group classification, GBI rating, space, light & ventilation, means of escape for fire safety, and considered the disabilities features to be provided into any public space for the accessibility of the disabled.
To sum up, this assignment provided me the opportunity to apply the knowledge I have learnt on the UBBL and prerequisites for building plan submission in order to make improvement for my design to be more practical and well planned space.
Throughout this Professional Practices module, I have equipped myself with a lot of insightful knowledge, practical and technical skills, a deeper understanding of the professional practice of an interior designer.
I would like to thank our lecturer Ms Yasmin for her efforts and guidance throughout the semester with insightful knowledge sharing to the class. I would also like to thank my groupmates for Assignment 1 and 3 for their contributions to the works.
Lastly, I have a clearer direction to be a well knowledgeable, responsible and professional interior designer for my future career by applying the knowledge I have learnt in this module.
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