BIA1021

Materials & Construction 1

for
Bachelor of Science of Architecture
Session 2023/24, Semester 1
Get-to-know questions

• How many of you are locals?

• And how many internationals?
• How many of you are from city?
• And how many from village?
• How many of you have gained diploma in architecture?
• Or from polytechnic or foundation that related to architecture?
• How many of you stay in wooden house or masonry house or concrete house
or bamboo house or steel house?
• How many of you have got experience in construction field directly or
indirectly?
Introduction
General Info
• Faculty: Built Environment
• Department: Architecture
• Name of Academic Programme: Bachelor of
Science in Architecture
• Course Code: BIA1021
• Course Title: (Bahan dan Binaan I) Materials and
Constructions I
• Credit: 3
• Student Learning Time (SLT): 120
• Course Pre-requisite(s)/Minimum Requirement(s):
None
Introduction
• Basic construction materials such as timber, bamboo, masonry, steel and
reinforced concrete and construction techniques for 2 storey domestic
structures.
• General knowledge on materials defects and preventive measures, basic
concept of sustainability in the production, use of materials and construction
techniques.
Course Learning Outcome (CLO)
At the end of the course, students are able to:

• Identify basic construction materials such as timber, bamboo, masonry and

reinforced concrete.
• Determine the basic construction components and techniques involved in a 2-
storey structure.
• Illustrate the principles of construction for timber, bamboo, masonry and
reinforced concrete.
Assessment Methods:

• Continuous Assessment: 50%

• Assignment 1 (Group) – 25%
• Assignment 2 (Individual) – 25%

• Final Examination: 50%

Assignment 1 (25%) - Group Work
The main objective is for the students to understand and able to the process of
building construction and the manner of construction. Choose any 2 storey
buidling which has good design and indicate its construction processes from
site possession to completion. Students will be divided into several groups with
a construction theme such as timber, bamboo, steel, masonry and concrete.

Produce a presentation report that consists of:

• Foundation and Structure,
• Floor, Wall and Roof Structure,
• Doors and Windows,
• External and Internal Finishing,
• Roofing and Finishing.

Peer Assessment
Assignment 2 (25%) – Individual Work
The main objective is for the students to SHOW the understanding of basic
material and construction of their final project. The presentation must consist
the drawings (any 2D drawing, sectional and other 3D illustration) which explain
the type / method of construction for the final project. Presentation of not more
than an A2 sheet safe as PDF and in a reasonable scale.

Using your final studio project, produce an A2 poster that consists of these
information:

• Identify basic construction materials of your project.

• Determine the basic construction components and
techniques involved in your project.
• Illustrate the principles of construction for your project.
 Week Date Topic
1 10/10/2023 Introductory Session & Construction Stages and Construction Teams
2 17/10/2023 Timber Construction
3 24/10/2023 Bamboo Construction
4 31/10/2023 Masonry Construction
5 7/11/2023 Steel Construction
6 14/11/2023 Reinforced Concrete Construction
Weekly Schedule

7 21/11/2023 Expert Talk 1: Timber Construction by Ar. Azman Zainal

- 28/11/2023 (Semester Break)
8 5/12/2022 Presentation Group 1: Timber House
9 12/12/2022 Presentation Group 2: Bamboo House
10 19/12/2022 Presentation Group 3: Masonry House
11 26/12/2023 Presentation Group 4: Steel House
12 2/1/2024 Presentation Group 5: Concrete House
13 9/1/2024 Expert Talk 2: Anjung Kelana by Ar. Azman Zainal
14 16/1/2024 Expert Talk 3: Bamboo Pavilion by Ar. Eleena Jamil / Toh Hua Jie
15 23/1/2024 Revision Week
16 30/1/2024 Examination (tbc)
References
• Chudley and Greeno's Building Construction Handbook (12th Updated), Routledge. 2020.
• D K Chin, Building Construction (6th), Wiley (US) 2020.
• Alen Edward, Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods (7th),
Wiley(US) 2019.
• Metha Madan, Scarboughrh H. Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems
(What's New in Trades & Technology). Pearson, 2016.
• Brannigan L, Colbert G. Brannigan's Building Construction. Navigate 2021
• Hill M, Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Edition, Mac Graw Hill. 2016
• Balast D K, PPI Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers & Architects, 6th Edition, PPI,
A Kaplan Company, 201 9
• Malaysian Timber Council 20018; Architectural Use of Timber Building in Malaysia. MTC.
2018.
• Architectural Use of Timber in Malaysia, MTC. 2020
• Simmons H L, Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials Construction Materials, Methods 9th
Edition, Wiley 2021.
• Spence W, Kultermann E, Construction Materials, Methods and Techniques 4th Edition.
Cengage Learning; 4th edition, 2016.
Grouping Exercise

https://pickerwheel.com/tools/random-team-generator/

Division into 5 groups