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Introduction
This is a group project to perform a case study on building services systems applied and installed in multi-storey
buildings. Students will be introduced to the common systems that are used in a bigger volume of spaces and a variety
of users. This exercise requires students to develop their own understanding in the application of building services to
make a building technically functional. This discovery will be useful in their future design studio projects to ensure that
their building design proposals are practical and efficient.
Objectives of Project
1. To introduce students to the basic principles, process and equipment of various building services systems found
in buildings (experiential learning).
2. To expose students to the integration of various building services systems in a building.
3. To allow students to demonstrate their understanding of building services systems and statutory requirements.
4. To develop students understanding and familiarization in applying the correct graphic communications according
to the required standards (MS1184).
1. Identify and understand relevant information related to mechanical ventilation, air-conditioning system, mechanical
transportation system as well as fire protection systems.
2. Understand the functions and purposes of building services systems.
3. Understand the statutory requirements and regulations involved in building designs and its importance towards
practicality and public safety.
i. mechanical ventilation
ii. air-conditioning system
iii. fire protection system (active and passive fire protection system)
iv. mechanical transportation system
Each group will need to document their findings accordingly. It is entirely up to the group members to delegate the
tasks to each of their members. The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize students with the application of building
systems, which in future can be applied to their design proposals. This will enable them to demonstrate their
understanding in building operations.
1. Identify a building for your case study. It must have all the required services components. Selection of building can
be of the following:
i. Residential apartments
ii. Office building
iii. Shopping complexes
2. Organize a technical visit to the building of your choice and perform a thorough study on all the services systems:
i. mechanical ventilation
ii. air-conditioning system
iii. fire protection system (active and passive fire protection system)
iv. mechanical transportation system (elevator and escalator/ travellator systems)
3. Obtain estimated dimensions and sizes of the spaces required for all the equipment and plant rooms identified.
4. Provide explanation and relevant sketches on how the building services components function in a well-
documented A4 report.
5. Summarize the systems in a form of a videologue (max. 5 minutes) explaining the operation of the systems using
graphical animation, video, voice-over, subtitles and other added features which are relevant to the topics
discussed.
(Students are advised to read and perform some research on building services literature/materials).
Submission Requirement
Marking criteria
Suggested References
1. Chudley, Roy. 1988. Building Finishes, Fittings and Domestic Services. 2nd Edition. Longman.
2. Greeno, R. 2000. Building Services Equipment. 5th Edition. Longman.
3. Hall, Frederick E. 1997. Building Services and Equipment. Volume 2. 2nd Edition.
4. Hall, Frederick E. 1999. Building Services, Technology and Design. 3rd Edition. Longman.
5. Stein, Benjamin & Reynolds, John S. 2000. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings. New York,
John Wiley.
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(Ar. Hjh. Sateerah Hj. Hassan) (Mohd. Adib Ramli)
Module Coordinator Programme Director
DL: 0356295352 B. Sc. Architecture (Hons.)
Office: Academic Suite C9
Date: Date:
Remarks:
1. The Project Brief is to be distributed to the students in the first week of the semester.
2. Any changes to the Project Brief shall be communicated (in writing) to the Programme Director and the approved
revised version must be communicated to the students.
Building Services
BLD 60903/ ARC 2423
Prepared by:
Adam
Betty
Cynthia
Donald
Erica
Outcome, opinions, suggestions to conclude the report for each systems and
Summary / Conclusion
overall systems.
References List the references (books, journals, magazines, website)
(Content may not necessarily follow the sequence above).