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Task 1
Identify and explain clearly the planning process of this luxury bungalow including the
swimming pool. (P1.1)
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Planning process of luxury bungalow :I. Programming

The first step is for the architect to gather and analyze all of the information necessary to create
the luxury bungalow. During this time we formulate a detailed 'program' which defines clients
needs and objectives: function, size and relationship between spaces, character and image, and a
host of other considerations that affect how they will live in their new bungalow. We analyze
their site and determine the best placement of the bungalow on the site and the spaces within to
capture views and sunlight. We also research and study the local building codes and zoning
ordinances. Finally, we work with client to establish the construction scope, budget, and
schedule.
II. Schematic Design
Conceptual brainstorming and exploration define this phase of the house design process. It
begins with the creation of concept diagrams and rough sketches. During this time we create the
general layout, form and overall appearance of both the bungalow and the site. Sketches,
drawings and study models are prepared to help evaluate the house architecture ideas and
concepts and set the final direction for refining the Bungalow. Once we know the general
location of the Bungalow on the site, we test the soils and evaluate its bearing capacity, locate
the underground water table, bedrock and obstructions to construction. This allows us to plan an
appropriate foundation and structural system.
III. Design Development
After the general size, layout and character of the Bungalow are established, we begin to refine
the Bungalow. Floor plans and elevations are prepared with greater accuracy than those prepared
during the schematic phase. Work commences on the architectural building systems, including
the structural frame and mechanical system. Ideas are explored for feature elements of the house
such as stairs, cabinetry, fireplaces and built-in furniture. Drawings are prepared that describe
some of the important technical details. Floor plans, elevations and sections through the house
are developed. By the end of this phase, seventy to eighty percent of the creative work will be
complete.
IV. Construction Documentation
Construction Documentation is the phase where the custom home design is translated into the
technical language of the contractor. Working Drawings (sometimes referred to as building
plans, floor plans or house blueprints) and specifications are prepared which define in detail all
of the materials that are to be incorporated into the house, where they are to be located and how
they are to be installed. Although this phase is primarily intended for working out the technical
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aspects of the project, some designing also takes place. In addition, light fixtures, plumbing
fixtures, and interior finish materials (tile, carpet, paint colors, etc.) are selected.

V. Bidding and Negotiation

During the Bidding and Negotiation phase our architects assist you in obtaining competitive bids
or negotiated proposals from a selected list of home builders. We distribute the house plans and
building specifications, answer contractor questions, interpret the documents, and prepare
addenda (revisions to the original home plans or specifications). Once the bids are received, we
analyze the results and prepare the contract between you and the selected contractor. After
selecting the contractor / subcontractors, the construction drawings and specifications are
submitted to the local building department for review. Once the building permit is obtained,
construction may begin.
VI. Construction
The final phase of the process is the home's construction. In this phase we review the progress of
the work and facilitate any architectural changes that may be required. Our architects answer
questions, review submittals and shop drawings (manufacturers and subcontractors' drawings of
specific elements to be incorporated within the house), and review certificates of payment (pay
requests) that are submitted by the contractor. Final selections of finishes and fixtures are made
at this time. Upon completion of this phase we thoroughly inspect your home to ensure that it is
complete and ready for your use.

Planning process of Swimming pool :-

Phase 1 The Dig

The excavating process begins and the accessibility to pool location for our equipment will
determine the amount of time needed to complete the excavation, usually 1-3 days. First, the
outline of your pool is formed. Next, using transits and engineering devices, large dirt-removing
equipment will begin the dig, conforming to depths specified on plan. Finally, crews will hand
shape the pool form to exact dimensions. Crushed rock is used in certain locations to help with
the effects of vertical rise in the soil.
Phase 2 Steel
Our pool steel structure to coincide with the ground conditions evident in our area. Steel size,
steel spacing, and box beam design are customized and designed for you. Ranges from ground
with little or no movement to ground that can move twelve inches or more from dry to wet. This
movement causes stress on pools that must be addressed with the support of re-bar. Pools designs
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Phase 3 Plumbing
Regardless of sanitation type, the quality of water chemistry depends on proper movement of
water. Pools design the suction and return elements on every pool. All plumbing lines
penetrating the shell are equipped with water-stop fittings to prevent leaking. Our plumbing lines
are installed side-by-side to avoid future plumbing breaks due to ground movement. Expect to
use an area approximately 3 x 8 for your pool equipment and an additional 4 in length if adding
a spa or heater.
Phase 4 Pool Shell
With our built pool, our shell is covered by a lifetime water loss structural warranty for as long
as you own the home. You will be provided with a certificate of warranty, and most importantly,
have the peace of mind that Pools will stand behind what we build. Not unlike our customization
on steel design, Pools customizes shell designs. Whether it is a bigger, standard box beam,
bigger standard skimmer boxes, or the removing of rebound, each Pools shell is built with
quality components unique to our industry. Your built pool will be the best our industry has to
offer.
Phase 5 Electric & Gas
Unlike others who may utilize a master electrician license from someone who is not actively on
jobs, our master electrician oversees all Pools work and cannot be found on jobs other than those
listed as Pools. Not unlike our electrical work, our master plumber is a working master plumber
too. With safety critical phases such as electrical and gas line work, Pools uses only master
electricians and plumbers that physically perform and inspect the work.
Phase 6 Tile/Coping/Water Features
With over 50 standard tiles and over 5 standard copings, the Pools base product does not limit
your choices. Craftsmen that work exclusively for Pools do our tile, coping, and water feature
work. Whether we are building elaborate waterfalls; retaining walls; or all tile or stone decks, the
masonry work performed by our staff is second to none. This phase of swimming pool
construction will start to transform your pool shell into your customized work of backyard art.
Phase 7 Decking
Whether it is a standard deck such as salt finish or aggregate, or an upgraded deck such as
colored salt or patterned concrete, Pools sets the quality standard for all products. Our
showrooms display the entire array of color choices and we use only the best-manufactured
colors and sealers. Our in-house deck crews do only Pools work and perform the highest quality
deck and drainage work in the business. Whether it is independently plumbed downspout
systems, or independently plumbed decking and planter drain systems, Pools pays more attention
to drainage than anyone in our industry.
Phase 8 Outdoor Living
This phase encompasses the construction of outdoor living features. The most popular request is
for kitchens, complete with grill, refrigerator, food preparation station, sinks, and storage. The
outdoor living spaces feature fireplaces, sitting areas, T.V.s, pergolas, etc. The outdoor grill and
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bar/counter top area, adhering flagstone to the frame, installing a counter top, hooking up the gas
run to the grill, installing the apartment size refrigerator and installing cabinet doors
Phase 9 Pool Surface
In fact, by using only the line of alternative interior finish products, your pool will be completed
by only licensed applicators and be protected by the most recognized interior finish manufacturer
in the world today.
Phase 10 Filling & Start-up
The kids are probably ready to jump in by now! A little patience will be needed as our Pools
staff starts up all the equipment and starts to balance the water. Whether it is pipe labeling,
vacuuming the interior, or providing instructions on brushing, our in-house start up crew is there
to get the water moving as quickly as the pool can get filled.
Phase 11 Onsite Training
whether it is the explanation of water flow, or educating you on pool maintenance and water
chemistry, your Pools End-of-Project Coordinator will take the time to teach you and your
family about the operation of your new pool. Your investment in a new pool is substantial . . . at
Pools, our employees are there to make you feel comfortable and confident.

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Task 2
If you compare, briefly explain what are the similarities and differences of the design
process of this house and swimming pool? (P1.2)
Similarities

The structure has to be designed considering the factors like structural and non-structural
loads

Material consumption is high

Capacity is high

The engineering design of this bungalow has a shape in case of structural design

Having structures like sub structure, super structure and roof

Lesser material requirement comparing with the bungalow

Design depended on the soil condition

Mostly used material is tile

The structural load is lesser

Only having a single structure

Differences

Thickness of the wall

Strength
Waterproofing method and Materials
Covering between re-bar and concrete finishing edge
Finishing method
Grade of concrete
Tile grout
Spacing swing pool concrete of Re-bar is less than the housing concrete re-bar

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Task 3
Describe in detail the main stages of the production (construction) phase of
this luxury house. (P1.3)
To begin with we need to assess the site that we are to work in. After the first site visit, the main
concerns were with the busy location. The site is situated directly between two main traffic
routes and next to a train station. Care will need to be taken when deciding the placement of a
site entrance. This will need to be placed well away from the junction of the main
carriageways. There will also be the need to consider deliveries that need to be made as two out
of three of the main routes into the site area require the vehicles to cross railway bridges. The
weight bearing limit of these bridges needed to be checked.
There will need to be provisions made for welfare facilities and site accommodation. There is
also to be an area allocated for the storing of materials but this will not be required until the
initial earthworks have taken place.
The contract has stated that the existing ground contains contaminated soil and so subcontractors will be considered to carry out this work. During the site visit, photos were taken
showing other areas brambles and rubble that will need to be considered as part of the site
clearance.
Existing Services
Before works can begin, it is important to establish what services are already within the site
boundary. There is likely to be electricity cables, water and gas mains already below the surface.
This can be done by writing to various utility companies requesting plans of there drawings. There will
also be the need to carry out a site survey by a qualified engineer. This will include the use of a CAT and
Genny. These are devices that are used to detect various services. Trial holes may be necessary to
establish particular services.
The survey should also show any overhead cables that could be likely to be an issue once construction
begins. Finally, the engineer will issue a permit to dig which allows the contractor to begin excavations.

Excavation

Excavation initially involves the removal of any topsoil overburden by machine. This material
may be examined by metal detector for stray finds but unless the site has remained untouched
since its abandonment there is invariably a layer of modern material on the surface of limited
archaeological interest. A strategy for sampling the contexts and features is formulated which
may involve total excavation of each feature or only portions.
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Purpose of excavation is determined minimum widths, depths, and placing of support members
to give a reasonable working space within the excavation. We can use this site several types of
excavations.
Excavating to reduce level sometimes this land has to be leveled before erection of the
house to reduce the cost and for proper erection. We can use three methods for reducing
levels. There are Cut & Fill, Cut, Fill.
Trench Excavation we can do trench excavations upon two types. Manual Excavation
(up to 1.5m depth) and Mechanical Excavation (1.5m to over 3.0m).

Foundation and Backfilling- I used this luxury house for rubble foundation.

Colum Concreting

Form work and Reinforced works for 1st floor beams and slab
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Brick Work

Floor concrete

Plastering Works Plastering is the most common method of wall finishing. I used
external walls for cement plastering and internal walls for lime plastering for this luxury
house.

Internal Plastering

External Plastering

Doors & Windows This site situated near by lagoon. Therefore, I design to use timber
for doors and windows. Roof Work I used roof covering tiles and wood ceiling.

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Task 4
The Project team has started building the house. Yet due to heavy rain the construction
delayed and moved slowly. Explain in brief, how the design and planning process of
the house is to be managed in above situation. Give reasons. (P1.4)

It is an Open roof terrace house. So first we can start the column work. After that we can arrange
the 1st floor slab concrete.

We can work under the slab whether raining or not. So we can do finishing works of first floor.
In rainy days we can do these works

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Lintel beam & etc

After that can construct upper floor column and can fix the floor. Then we can do brick work in
upper floor. And we can do plastering, fixing door window etc

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Task 5
If you are the architect, how you interpret the client brief and the other factors that may
affect the selection of materials, systems and equipment in different architectural design
elements that will enhance the aesthetics in this project? Give examples and sketches
where it is necessary. (P 2.1)
First we have to consider about the type of the project and requirement of the construction. Its a
luxury bungalow with four bedrooms, mini pub, and open roof terrace and with all modern stateof-art facilities. They need a large swimming pool facing the sea.

After that we have to consider about the money that client have.by considering this will help to
select the material and equipment etc.

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If the client have low amount we should get normal quality of materials. The system of
construction depend on requirement of the construction

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Task 6
The Landscape Architect wants to pump water from the RWH tank to the swimming
pool. Explain briefly how you integrate this system and requirements with overall
design of this house. (P2.2)
Rainwater harvesting is a way of saving the rainwater which would normally flow off a
roof and down the rain, and using it as piped water to flush toilets and for the garden
watering, yard wash down, vehicle and car washing, instead of treated drinking (portable)
water

A storage tank is fitted to the storm water drain the roof(s), and falling rain enters the tank before
a filter which removes leaves and other matter. The storage tank is buried under vehicle park and
contains a pump which pumps the rainwater to the building where it is piped to the toilet, and to
the outside taps.
After removes leaves and other matter the water going straight to the swimming pool like below
picture.

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If it is correctly collected and stored, rainwater can be used for toilets, washing machines and
watering gardens without further treatment.
The garden water-butt is simplest way of collecting rainwater. It does not need any treatment or
mains backup, and it does not have to supply water when temperatures are below freezing.
Household rainwater systems are, however, much more sophisticated and their installation is
quite complex.

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Task 7
The architect suggests to use large windows as the day-light maximizing strategy.
Explain and assess the benefits of this design element in terms of energy efficiency of
this house. (P2.6)
Understanding human nature is essential to designing good daylighting solutions. Quality,
energyefficient daylighting cannot be accomplished by installing many uncontrolled windows.
For example, if direct beam light enters a space, it quickly will irritate occupants, leading them to
the light, negating the daylighting strategy.
Eliminate direct beam light. A key component of good daylighting, which essentially eliminates
commonly used view windows, is the elimination of uncontrolled, direct beam light. In all spaces
where light quality is critical, the shades or blinds. Using blinds results in decreased
performance, increased first costs, and greater long-term maintenance expenses. Try designing
the space so that areas that need to be dark, such as a projection screen, television monitor and
are in a shaded area, while the
majority of the space remains lit. Televisions can be located in a corner, not adjacent to a
indow,avoid glare.

When we use large windows of this house we can get natural lighting. Most often natural
lighting is assured through openings on the roof top. Open windows are also a good choice for
lighting.

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Natural lighting is the process of supplying and removing air through an indoor space without
using mechanical systems. It refers to the flow of external air to an indoor space as a result of
pressure or temperatures differences. There are two types of natural lighting occurring in
buildings.
Wind driven lighting
Buoyancy-driven lighting
While wind is the main mechanism of wind driven lighting, buoyancy-driven lighting occurs as a
result of the directional buoyancy force that results from temperature differences between the
interior and exterior.
The large windows known as Double glass walls, especially those of great spans or expanses, are
typically framed as curtain walls. A curtain wall is a wall constructed as if it were a curtain of
metal framing and glass, merely supporting its own weight and incident wind loads, but no
additional loads from the structure to which it is attached. In certain instances, the inner glass
wall may be penetrated by operable windows or louvered areas, such that interior spaces can
benefit directly from the air circulation occurring between the glass walls.
In other cases, the cavity between the glass walls may expand from a mere channel or cavity to
include lobbies, lounges, common areas, or even indoor gardens, adding to the overall design
appeal and ambience of the completed facility. And, because double glass walls almost always
entail greater introduction of day lighting to interior spaces, they contribute to occupant morale,
productivity and health, while reducing energy costs for artificial lighting.
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Double glass walls offer significant design advantages in certain types of structures. Often air
continuously circulates between the two glass walls, serving as a sort of heat buffer between the
exterior and the occupied interior spaces. Such cavities can not only substantially reduce the
energy costs of heating and cooling those interior spaces and reduce the incidence of hot and
cold zones, but also contribute greatly to indoor air quality by enabling better ventilation, better
air filtering, greater introduction of fresh air, and improved control of humidity and odors.

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