Shu|Prj
Building Materials
Building Materials introduces a variety of materials and their properties. Describing the general application of these materials in building construction and their influence on building design and structural qualities.I realize that not all materials are suitable when constructing different kinds of buildings.
Buiding Material Catalog
Buiding Material Catalog
Project 1a: My home my space
This project requires identification of various types of building materials used in my home. Creating a building material catalog introduced several common building materials by researching about their texture, properties and application. I managed to identify, extract, modify and utilize these information to have a better understanding about my own home. It wa my first composition of a presentation board using Photoshop to communicate the information.
Project 1b: Materiality of space
// An experiential exploration
This group project required us to research and produce a documentation regarding the physical and chemical properties of materials found in a residential or commercial building. The building we chose was Levain Bakery, and we visited the site in order to acquire the information we sought. I have understood the effects building materials cast on aesthetics and structural qualities of a building. Materials also affects the mood of the surrounding, therefore, we observed and noted down how the theme and climate of the location controlled the type of materials used. We also studied about the application of these materials be it structural or finishes of the building.
Project 2: Integration
The final project is an integration with Design Studio 1 final project. In Design Studio 1 final project, I designed a hideout space which is to be fitted into the city in the movie Tron Legacy. I've learned and experimented with different types of material to see which of them fit to my expectations in terms of structural quality, aesthetics, functionality as well as environment.