SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESdesign strategies. Students are requiredto express their thought in writings andarticulate their interpretation of their ownthought in their project design.DE107ZMaterials & ArchitecturalTechnology IIStudents learn about design buildability, withreference to precast concrete technology andthe concept of pre-fabrication, using naturaland processed materials with emphasis onsustainability to create architecture anddetailing with considerations for joints andwater-proofing. Besides reinforced concreteframed structures, they also learn thefundamentals of various reinforced concretestructures and construction (such as flatslab, waffle-slab, portal frame and shell).Students are required to demonstrate theirunderstanding in their project.DE108ZEnvironmental Science IIThis module further develops students’understanding of ecological design conceptswith emphasis on building orientation,resources and waste management. Waterrecycle and waste segregation disposalsystems are examined. Students have to knowthe local codes and practices for domesticwater supply, substation and electrical supplyvertical transportation, drainage (sewerage,surface and roof for multiple storeys) and theirimpact and implications on spatial and façadedesign as well as site planning. Students arerequired to demonstrate their understandingin their project.DE109ZArchitectural Design Studio IIIProvides students with the knowledgefor a comprehensive practice-orienteddesign process, with synthesis of multiplecompetencies. Students experience therigors of the design process from designconceptualisation to design developmentfrom macro to micro including documentationfor statutory submissions. The emphasis willbe on the exploration of technology in theconceptualisation and the development of thearchitectural forms and detailing. Students arerequired to demonstrate their application andintegration of multi-discipline knowledge intotheir projectDE110ZMaterials & ArchitecturalTechnology IIIProvides students with the knowledge ofadvanced building materials and constructiontechnologies (such as steel and glasstechnologies) and detailing for high-risebuildings. Students explore the design anddetailing potential of the building materialsand analyse their impact to the architecturaldesign. They also learn to appreciate thedesign and the use of various buildingproprietary systems. Students are requiredto demonstrate their understanding ontheir project.DE111ZEnvironmental Science IIIThe module further addresses issues relatedto environmental and resources management,and the integration of advanced buildingsystems (such as air-conditioning, mechanicalventilation, fire-fighting equipment andsystems and information technologiesetc) and their impact on the architectureand environment. Students are requiredto demonstrate their understanding intheir project.DE112ZArchitectural PracticeIntroduces students to the concepts ofproductivity and quality management andthe fundamentals of ISO and other qualitysystems that are relevant to architecturalpractice. It develops competency in studentsto complete relevant statutory forms anddocuments for the purpose of architecturalstatutory submissions. Students are taughtPre-Contract, Contract and Post-Contractadministration procedures of a buildingproject, and they are required to demonstratetheir understanding in their project.DE210ZElementary ConstructionTechnology & Practice(Year-Long Module)Gives students an understanding of theconstruction of simple buildings. It includesan introduction to the construction industry,a building, its elements and their functions. Itcovers framed & load bearing wall structures,their foundations, external walls, partitions,floors, roofs with coverings, wall, floor &ceiling finishes, doors, windows, stairs andsuspended ceilings. Supervision & qualitycontrol requirements for concrete work,bricklaying, plastering & tiling, carpentry &joinery, painting, glazing and metalwork willbe covered.DE211ZLaw of Contract & Tort(Year-Long Module)Gives an appreciation of the nature, sourcesof law and the structure and hierarchy ofcourts in Singapore. It also covers legislationrelating to the property industry, including theEmployment Act, Workmen’s CompensationAct and the Building Control Act. It also givesstudents an understanding of the generalprinciples of the law of contract and tort andtheir application to the construction industry.DE220ZConstruction Technology(Year-Long Module)Gives students an understanding of theconstruction of more complex buildingstructures. It covers superstructurecomponents such as steel frames, in situ& precast floors, steel truss & girder roofs,precast stairs, infill panel walls, facings,cladding & curtain walling, special doors &aluminium windows. Students are also taughtthe construction of substructure work ofbuildings, including deep trench & basementexcavation & support, pile & raft foundations,basements & retaining wall construction,soil & site investigation & control of groundwater. It also develops students’ ability toread & interpret building drawings including,architectural, structural & services drawings.DE230ZAdvanced Construction & Quality(Year-Long Module)Gives students an understanding oftemporary works such as shoring, scaffolding,hoardings, gantries & underpinning andmore complex construction work including,demolition, specialist formwork, prestressing,prefabrication, wide span roofs, sun shadingdevices, demountable partitions, automationand simple external works such as turfing andlandscaping, surface water drainage, driveway& roads, boundary walls and fencing. Italso introduces buildability & quality controlmethods including CONQUAS & ISO 9000.DE231ZAdvanced Measurement(Year-Long Module)Gives an understanding of and the abilityto measure in detail, bulk excavation &earthworks, basement construction &waterproofing, piling, diaphragm walling &underpinning, site clearance, spot items &demolition & alteration works in accordancewith standard rules. Students are also taughthow to measure plumbing & drainage work,metal windows &doors, structural steelwork,precast and prestressed concrete works,external claddings, curtain walling, systemceilings and external works.268 Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009