Building Materials

Exercise : "My home, my space."

Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognize different types of materials and their properties.
2. Identify and describe the findings.

Project 1 : Materiality of SPACE: An experiential exploration

Learning Outcomes:
1. Produce a complete documentation and analysis of materials in respect to physical and chemical properties.
2. Identification of various types of building material (Finishes and Structural)
3. Understand the effects of building materials on aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building.
4. Understand the appropriateness of material used in context several factorsoccupancy, concept, climate. .
5. Acquire analytical skill in understanding selection of building materials for a building/design.
6. Understanding of application/installation of material as finish and structural material (simple construction)

Final Presentation Board

Mood Board

Side view of Mood Board

Project 2 : Integration

Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply the understanding of various types of building material which affects the tactile and chemical properties of design/building/space
2. Exploration and identification of various types of building materials and technology.
3. Understand the effects of building materials on occupancy, aesthetics and structural qualities of a space or building, environment and etc.
4. Produce drawings to visualize the architectural effects of proposed materials (spatial quality)