RAS 604/7 THESIS REKABENTUK 2 /DESIGN THESIS 2

Course Syllabus for Semester 11, 2018-19

CREDIT HOUR : 7 UNITS

CONTACT HOURS : 9 HOURS CRIT PER WEEK & SELF PREPARATION

CO-ORDINATORS : AR ZALENA BINTI ABDUL AZIZ*

:
: AR NAJIB BIN SALLEH

Scope of Work a. To finalise design and to make necessary amendment to comply with
UBBL, statutory body and all existing laws and to apply architecture
theory solving design issues adapted to individual project.
b. To gather all technical requirements and to prepare detail
drawings/strip section at special area and to propose suitable finishes
c. To propose structural system for roof and building.
d. To propose strategies for all equipment and systems relating to building
services such as security fire alarms, cooling system, any special
requirement etc.
e. To integrate GBI elements.(Renewable Energy, agricultural produce,
green facade /roof, hydro-power, wind, solar etc and Energy Efficiency)
f. Presentation in verbal, drawings and report.

Assessment 20 % structures and detailing (3d, strip section), 10% GBI, 20 % Services,
special research study and 50% presentation, model and report.

1.0 OVERVIEW:
Design Thesis 11 is the culmination of each student's studies in Master of Architecture. Students are
expected to demonstrate mastery of design resolution, conceptual engagement, aesthetic expression and
appropriate technical ability. With Studio Master’s approval, students may undertake the Design Thesis as
an individually supervised design investigation. On completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate a capacity to make a contribution to the existing body of knowledge in architectural theory,
practice, technical requirements and an understanding of design as a form of research enquiry.

Thesis Rekabentuk adalah kemuncak kepada semua pelajar Sarjana Senibina. Pelajar-pelajar dijangka
akan mendemontrasikan kepakaran dalam resolusi, penglibatan konseptual, ekspresi estetik dan
keupayaan teknikal yang sesuai. Dengan kelulusan daripada ketua studio, pelajar boleh menjalankan
Tesis Rekabentuk sebagai reka bentuk yang dipantauselia secara individu. Apabila selesai kursus ini,
pelajar akan dapat menunjukkan keupayaan untuk memberi sumbangan kepada pengetahuan yang sedia
ada dalam teori, amalan seni bina,, kehendak-kehendak teknikal dan pemahaman tentang reka bentuk
sebagai satu bentuk siasatan/kajian penyelidikan.
2.0 GENERIC SKILLS EXPECTED
1. Written, verbal and graphic presentation of ideas
2. Correct use of design terminology
3. Ability to analyze social and cultural contexts
4. Critical thinking and analysis
5. Creative response to complex problems
6. Ability to select the appropriate proprietary components to be incorporated into the primary
Structural System & the design of secondary components such as cladding systems, roofing
systems.
7. The ability to convey and prove the theories and studies in their design thesis.
8. Ability to incorporate and select systems to make buildings comfortable, functional, efficient
and safe. Typically these systems will include heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC), water & drainage, lighting, power, ICT, lifts and escalators, control systems,
9. Ability to write a technical report of the thesis

1. Penyampaian idea bertulis, lisan dan grafik

2. Penggunaan istilah reka bentuk yang betul
3. Keupayaan untuk menganalisis konteks sosial dan budaya
4. Pemikiran dan analisis kritikal
5. Maklum balas kreatif terhadap masalah yang rumit
6. Keupayaan untuk memilih pendekatan reka bentuk yang sesuai
7 Keupayaan untuk menyampaikan dan membuktikan teori dan kajian dalam tesis kajian.
7. Keupayaan untuk menulis laporan teknikal tesis

3.0 LEARNING OUTCOME (HASIL PEMBELAJARAN):

At the end of the course, students will be able:
Pada akhir kursus ini, pelajar akan berupaya:
COURSE S ASSESSMENT
COURSE’S LEARNING OUTCOME PO LT SS
OUTCOME S METHOD
C1 To improve design skill and to learn how to P1 C5 Project (32) and
implement creativity in design proposals, connect P3 A5 CT Presentation (53)
and apply architecture theory solving design issues PS
adapted to individual project. 6
C2 To develop competency in designing and expand P4 CS Research(48) and
creative appropriate solutions in architecture design P5 A5 7 Presentation (47)
details, technology and regulations & to expand TS
knowledge based on information / information from 5
overview / requirements, sites, issues, concepts,
technologies and legislation. (UBBL, Local
Authority Requirements, Statutory Body)
C3 To be able to relate architecture, aesthetics, P2 P6 CT Project (32)and,
technologies, structures, construction details, P6 A5 PS Presentation(53)
materials and services in designing creative and 5
innovative prototypes with sustainable elements. EM
3
 C4 To display management skill and appraise P7 A4 LL Project (32) and
architecture design solutions based on integration of 3 Research (48)
space making, forms, construction systems and
detailing considerations with appropriate and
innovative technological solutions & to be able to
sketch, to construct working models and to
communicate clearly and perfectly when presenting
the implementation of design ideas and prototypes
(in physical or digital media).
C5 (i) To synthesize drawing, modeling, textual, and P7 A4 LL
communication skills in presenting a 3
comprehensive archetypal solutions, solving
structural and services integration and investigation
of a special study area in clear, professional and
effective presentation and report & to be able to
write in succinct and concise manner a Final
Report.

4.0 COURSE SYNOPSIS

Design Thesis 11 is a continuation of the semester 1 designs work. Students are expected to propose
structural work, details, GBI elements and comply with UBBL and statutory bodies and local authority
and building services. A balanced emphasis should be placed on the aspects of practical research,
innovation and design progress in each study, with realistic considerations recognized by the industry in
designing buildings. Students should be able to use research in the desertification to be integrated into
buildings and designs. Graphic communication is preferred and this communication should be solid and
accurate. The end result of the project is a set of graphic design illustrations, drawings, models and
report.

Tesis Rekabentuk 11 adalah merupakan kesinambungan dari kerja-kerja rekabentuk semester 1. Pelajar
dijangka akan mencadangkan kerja-kerja struktur, perincian, elemen-elemen GBI dan mematuhi
kehendak-kehendak UBBL dan statutory body dan local authority dan building services. Penekanan
seimbang hendaklah diberikan kepada aspek penyelidikan amali, inovasi dan progres rekabentuk dalam
setiap kajian, dengan pertimbangan realistik yang diiktiraf oleh pihak industri dalam merekabentuk
bangunan. Pelajar hendaklah berkebolehan untuk menggunakan kajian dalam desertasi untuk di
intergrasikan dalam bangunan dan rekabentuk. Komunikasi grafik diutamakan dan komunikasi ini harus
padat dan tepat. Hasil akhir projek ialah satu set ilustrasi grafik rekabentuk senibina, lukisan , model dan
laporan.

5.0 COURSE SCHEDULE

 Course
Week ◆ Schedule Lecturer
Outcome

1 INTRODUCTION
18 FEB
Q&A,general question/discussion Zalena/Najib
st
1018 On 1 sem works and comments from panel.

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR BUILDING AND

ROOF & CRIT SESSION
2 1. Student should be able to discuss and propose structural Zalena/Najib
systems and typical sketch section through main space / special
area SHORT TALK BY
C & S, M & E Engineer
22 Feb 2. Students should be able to relate his special study in (25.2.2018)
& dissertation and to incorporate in design thesis
25 Feb
3. Design Development Phase – Student is expected to finalise the
structural systems and to discuss the proposal with invited
professional/s.

3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CRIT SESSION

Zalena/Najib

1 Mar
VIVA 1
( DESIGN & STRUCTURES)
The designs work should be at final stage with details consideration Zalena /pak ku/Najib
on relevant technical requirements which may be structural,
construction, services, acoustic, lighting, production, performance, PANEL
functional, artistic, etc. The following work should be presented in (3 PANELS)
hard copy (final studio work quality and not exhibition quality) : A. PANEL 1
▪ Dr muna
Sketches and drawings showing Design Details and illustrating ▪ P Sanusi
4 technical competency via the following; ▪ Dr Azhar
▪ SFSF
8.3.19 Mar ●
(pre-viva 1) ● 1:500 or 1:200 detailed site layout and site sections. B. PANEL 2
1. finalising ● 1:100 or 1:50 detailed floor plans at each level of the ▪ Zalena
building(s) 1:50 or 1:100 detailed sections through various ▪ Dr Mazran
the work for ▪ Ar Zul
parts of the buildings(s)
Viva 1) ● 1:100 or 1:200 four(4) elevations showing general architectural ▪ Pit
VIVA 1 character of building(s) ▪ Ar Tang
14.03.19 ● Five or six 1:5 or full size details/strip sections
● 1:500 or 1:20 sketch model of building(s) in white card, balsa C PANEL 3
wood or other ▪ Ar VJ
● appropriate material is COMPULSORY. ▪ Ar Najib
● 1:50 or 1:100 structural model or drawings illustrating the ▪ Dr Yati
structure of the scheme ▪ Dr Jestin
▪ Ar B eu
▪ Dr Azril
NOTES:
1. Full size digital models may be accepted but the student
 must ensure that scaled hard-copy images communicating relevant
design information about this stage can be captured for review. Fly-
through, walk- through, animations, sustainability modeling and/or
simulations may also be presented bearing in mind its relevance to
design stage.
Feedback and discussion related to viva 1.
5 Zalena/Najib
STUDIO TRIP
18.03.19
BEIJING
22-27 Mar

6 Zalena/Najib
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT/CRIT
29.03.19
(SERVICES & DETAILS)
1.04.19
5.04.19

7
8.04.19 - MID SEMESTER BREAK NO CLASS
12.04.19
April
INDUSTRIAL
WORKSHOP:
8 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT/CRIT The use of technology
15.04.19 (SERVICES & DETAILS) and industrial products
19.04.19 (engagement of external
consultants;
( Supplier/manufacturer)

9 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Lecture on GBI by….
22.04.19 (SERVICES, GBI & DETAILS)
26.04.19

10 Zalena/Najib

29.04.19 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CRIT

03.05.19
VIVA 2

PANEL
(SERVICES & CROSS SECTION AT SPECIAL
(3 PANELS)
AREA AND GBI elements (including OTTV’s
11 calculation) IN 3D/SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE) A. PANEL 1
6.05.19 ▪ Dr muna
The design should be at final stage with details consideration on ▪ P Sanusi
10.05.19 relevant technical requirements for services use in building(air- ▪ Dr Azhar
(VIVA 2) conditioning, water, Fire/BOMBA, IWK etc. The following work ▪ SFSF
should be presented in hard-copy ( exhibition quality) :
B. PANEL 2
Sketches and drawings showing Design Details and illustrating ▪ Zalena
technical competency via the following; ▪ Dr Mazran
 ▪ Ar Zul
● 1:200 or 1:50 detailed floor plans at each level of the building ▪ Pit
showing all services required in a building. ▪ Ar Tang
● 1:100 detailed sections through various parts of the buildings(s)
and 3D or sectional perspective. C PANEL 3
● 1:50 or 1:100 working model or drawings illustrating the ▪ Ar VJ
services and infrastructure for the scheme ▪ Ar Najib
● 1:50 or 1:100 drawings illustrating the GBI elements of the ▪ Dr Yati
scheme, calculation of ottv, etc. ▪ Dr Jestin
▪ Ar B eu
▪ Dr Hazril

12 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & crit

Zalena/Najib

13.05.19
17.05.19

13 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & crit

Zalena/Najib

20.05.19
24.05.19

14
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Zalena /pak ku/Najib
27.05.19
31.05.19
VIVA 3 : FINAL VIVA

The design should be at Final Submission stage with details including

structures, services/GBI and detailing.. (final studio work quality or
exhibition quality) : PANEL
(3 PANELS)
15 Sketches and drawings showing Design Details and illustrating
technical competency via the following; A. PANEL 1
03.06.19 ▪ Dr muna
07.06.19 ● 1:500 or 1:200 detailed site layout and site sections. ▪ P Sanusi
(HARI ● 1:200 or 1:50 detailed floor plans at each level of the ▪ Dr Azhar
RAYA building(s) 1:50 or 1:100 detailed sections through various parts ▪ SFSF
of the buildings(s)
AIDIL ● 1:200 elevations showing general architectural character of B. PANEL 2
FITRI) building(s) ▪ Zalena
● Five or six 1:5 or full size details/strip sections ▪ Dr Mazran
● 1:500 or 1:20 sketch model of building(s) in white card, balsa ▪ Ar Zul
13,06.19
wood or other ▪ Pit
(FINAL ▪ Ar Tang
● appropriate material is COMPULSORY.
VIVA) ● 1:50 or 1:100 structural model or drawings illustrating the
14.06.19 structures of the scheme C PANEL 3
(INDUSTRI ● 1:50 or 1:100 working model or drawings illustrating the ▪ Ar VJ
services/ GBI elements of the scheme, calculation of ottv, etc. ▪ Ar Najib
AL CRIT)
● and infrastructure for the scheme ▪ Dr Yati
● Simulation : thermal analysis (option) ▪ Dr Jestin
▪ Ar B eu
▪ Dr Hazril

NOTES:
 Full size digital models may be accepted but the student must
ensure that scaled hard-copy images communicating relevant
design information for this stage can be captured for review.
Fly-through, walk-through, animations, sustainability modeling
and/or simulations may also be presented bearing in mind its
relevance to design stage. This is not a set of production
drawings for construction but are design drawings illustrating
design, technical and competency in ecological
sustainability/GBI

PREPARATION/AMENDMENTS FOR FINAL

16 SUBMISSION
Zalena /najib
10-24 06.19
EXAM WEEKS

6.0 REPORT (PART 2)

This report is supplementary to the graphical documentation of the design.

1. Background - Very Briefly

Historical and statistical information, national and local factors

2. Architects Design Brief (amended)

Amended brief description of client (an academic requirement). Amended full schedule of accommodation including
a description of each space and its relationship to other spaces, furniture and fitting requirements; cost plan,
performance specifications for environmental conditions and servicing, and structural requirements.

4. Theory, Issues & Case Studies & Detail studies (structures & Services) & special area study (dissertation) &
Detail GBI systems and calculations.
Current developments and theories on the subject, including analysis of recently completed buildings and projects.
Space requirements, structures and services are to be studied carefully and to propose suitable/appropriate systems.

6. Reference/Bibliography
All published books, magazine articles and reports that have been used in the preparation of the thesis.

1.0 CURRICULUM INTERGRATION

RAS 603 RUL 674 RAT 662 RAT 641

DESIGN THESIS 1 DISSERTATION BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL
TECHNOLOGY CRITICS
1. Preliminary 1. Developing an area of 2. A Technical 1. Social and cultural
schematic design architectural interest in Study of an existing contemporary theories
writing eg: design, building with special
2. An architectural cultural, environment focus on building 2. To develop informed
design project with or technical aspects components, material & approach to
technical related to the design technology contemporary design
consideration thesis topic
 3. Site visit, interview, 3. Technique of Critical of
3. Industrial panel seminar & technical Report Writing
crit report
4. Project Appraisal

7.0 EVALUATION FORMAT & ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The evaluation format is based on 100% course work and is a studio and individual research..
Assessment criteria will be as follows:
1.0 Design, Technology, Structure & Detailing Technical Studies, (30%)
1.1 Building Services & Integration 20%
1.2 GBI (10%)
1.3 Area of Research Study (10%)
1.4 Presentation, Model & Thesis Report (30%)

8.0 STUDIO HOURS &VENUE

Time: MONDAY 9:00 – 5:00 pm

FRIDAY 9:00 – 12:00 pm
Venue: STUDIO 600
 9.0 OVERVIEW THESIS TOPIC & AREA (BARCH2016-17)

STUDENT TOPIC AREA

10.0 REFERENCE & BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Various; Depending on the topic of the respective design thesis. Incorporating industry theories,
technologies, materials, methods & guidelines, codes & design laws ... etc.