Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Clearview Primary School | re:speak
*** This school was constructed to half of it's intended capacity, it provides an opportunity to design up to 12 new classrooms and integrate them within an exisiting schools identity. ***
"Opened in February 2010 Clearview Primary School is unique in New Zealand, being the first light steel framed school structure and the fastest design/build school construction that has taken place. It was twelve months from the date Mainzeal were engaged to handover on time and within budget.
Constructing a brand new, five building, 17-classroom school in under 12 months over winter may seem like a tall order. That was the brief for Mainzeal Property and Construction when it came to building Clearview Primary School in Rolleston, Canterbury. It was a GMP contract with a full design and construct element and as well as classrooms it had a library, hall/gym, offices, caretaker shed and associated parking and playgrounds. Amazingly the whole school was built in just under 300 days.
Paul Blackler, the general manager Southern region for Mainzeal said, “The thing that was unique about the project was that because of the speed with which it needed to be constructed, and because a large period of construction was over winter, we chose to build with light steel framing as opposed to timber. We were then not constrained with moisture content in the timber, therefore ensuring consistent quality and dimensional stability. Frames are strong yet lightweight making them easier for installers to handle. Supply and erection was done by N Steel a local steel framing manufacturer.
Like many parts of Canterbury, Rolleston was severely affected, in parts, by the earthquake, however the school structure stood up well and only had to close for a very short time for safety clearance."
source: http://respeak.net/articles/clearview-primary-school
"Opened in February 2010 Clearview Primary School is unique in New Zealand, being the first light steel framed school structure and the fastest design/build school construction that has taken place. It was twelve months from the date Mainzeal were engaged to handover on time and within budget.
Constructing a brand new, five building, 17-classroom school in under 12 months over winter may seem like a tall order. That was the brief for Mainzeal Property and Construction when it came to building Clearview Primary School in Rolleston, Canterbury. It was a GMP contract with a full design and construct element and as well as classrooms it had a library, hall/gym, offices, caretaker shed and associated parking and playgrounds. Amazingly the whole school was built in just under 300 days.
Paul Blackler, the general manager Southern region for Mainzeal said, “The thing that was unique about the project was that because of the speed with which it needed to be constructed, and because a large period of construction was over winter, we chose to build with light steel framing as opposed to timber. We were then not constrained with moisture content in the timber, therefore ensuring consistent quality and dimensional stability. Frames are strong yet lightweight making them easier for installers to handle. Supply and erection was done by N Steel a local steel framing manufacturer.
Like many parts of Canterbury, Rolleston was severely affected, in parts, by the earthquake, however the school structure stood up well and only had to close for a very short time for safety clearance."
source: http://respeak.net/articles/clearview-primary-school
Tree House - Classroom Concept - Clip On
Taalman and Koch have proposed 2 competition entries to address adaptable classrooms. below is an example of their proposal. I want to embrace the design philosophy explored within their classroom designs, and tailor it to suit New Zealand construction/assembly principles and technology. It can be argued that these classroom designs have placed too much emphasis on construction feasibility, speed and flexibility, at the expensive of student comfort and sense of place. The strong links between outdoor and indoor learning environments is a particularly strong aspect to the Tree House concept.
Taalman Koch Architecture - The iT House
Similar to the Cellophane and Loblolly Houses by Kieran and Timberlake, Taalman and Koch have created a houses concept which uses an interlocking structural, prefabricated fixtures and individualised panels. Great precedent for me in terms of detailing and philosophy.
http://www.tkithouse.com/
http://www.facebook.com/itHouse
http://www.tkithouse.com/
http://www.facebook.com/itHouse
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| Source: http://imagesme.net/igreenspot/prefab-it-house1.jpg |
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Good example of Gasket Detailing
This detail deals with the interface between timber, a panel, and an aluminium extrusion, which is designed for disassembly, as well elegance.
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| source: http://www.psp.co.nz/Products/PSP-Glazing-System/default.aspx |
Proposed sites for Flat Bush Schools
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| source: http://www.flatbushstrategy.co.nz/pages/map_of_study_area.html |
Flat Bush - What is the Plan for the Future
More information regarding a potential site for my project:
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| source: http://www.flatbushstrategy.co.nz/documents/InfoSheet_Strategy_Overview.pdf |
Flat Bush Area - Schooling Strategy
- The Ministry of Education is seeking feedback on its proposal for new schools in the Flat Bush area of Manukau City.
- A new town is being built at Flat Bush and it's estimated that 40,000 people will live there within 15 years. That will make it New Zealand's largest new town.
- New schools are required to meet the education needs of the approximately 8,500 children who will live in Flat Bush by the time it is fully developed.
- Approximately half the children are expected to be primary school age and half will be intermediate and secondary school age.
- The Ministry's proposal is for five primary schools, including Baverstock Oaks School which opened in 2005; two junior high schools for Years 7 to 10 children; and one senior secondary school catering for Years 11 - 13.
- Two school sites are already owned by the Ministry of Education. These are Baverstock Oaks School in Baverstock Road and a site in Jeffs Road,which the Ministry proposes to develop for a contributing school and a junior high school.
- Baverstock Oaks School has opened as a full primary school, catering for children up to Year 8. In about 2008, Baverstock Oaks School will become a Years 1 to 6 school and its Year 7 and 8 children will go to one of the junior high schools.
- It's expected that the Jeffs Road schools will be needed between 2008 and 2011.
- The Ministry is currently going through a planning process to have land in Ormiston Road zoned for three schools - a contributing school, a junior high school and a senior secondary school. The senior secondary school would be built first, sometime between 2011 and 2016.
- Sites are being being investigated for two more contributing schools - one in south-west Flat Bush where a new primary school will be needed by 2011 and the other in south-east Flat Bush where a new primary school will be needed sometime after 2015.
- It is intended that there will be early childhood education centres on all school sites.
- The consultation now underway is seeking the community's views on the proposed strategy, which will guide the future planning for Flat Bush schools.
source: http://www.flatbushstrategy.co.nz/pages/faq.html
Friday, 3 June 2011
Jobs & Growth: School Projects Fast-Tracked
11 February, 2009
New schools will be built and refurbishments brought forward under a $216.7 million boost to education in the Government’s Jobs and Growth Plan.
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the money will be used to accelerate the construction of new schools, improve existing school buildings across the country, and to upgrade ICT infrastructure in schools.
"This work will create jobs and it is excellent news for communities which are in need of either new schools or better facilities,” Mrs Tolley says.
"The work will be spread widely across the country and will provide valuable work for businesses both large and small in the current economic environment."
The education boost includes:
source: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/jobs-amp-growth-school-projects-fast-tracked
New schools will be built and refurbishments brought forward under a $216.7 million boost to education in the Government’s Jobs and Growth Plan.
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the money will be used to accelerate the construction of new schools, improve existing school buildings across the country, and to upgrade ICT infrastructure in schools.
"This work will create jobs and it is excellent news for communities which are in need of either new schools or better facilities,” Mrs Tolley says.
"The work will be spread widely across the country and will provide valuable work for businesses both large and small in the current economic environment."
The education boost includes:
- $68.7 million to accelerate the building of five new schools: Mt Wellington Primary, Papamoa Primary, Kerikeri Primary, Hingaia Primary and Papamoa Secondary.
- $30 million to allow 64 schools to have better administration buildings, halls and libraries.
- $9 million to expand facilities at special schools and satellite units.
- $34 million to upgrade ICT infrastructure in schools so that more of them are broadband ready.
- $30 million to improve four Upper Hutt schools: Upper Hutt College, Heretaunga College, Fergusson Intermediate and Maidstone Intermediate.
- $11 million to replace outdated and rundown buildings in seven schools: Pt Chevalier School, Manurewa East School, Cambridge High School, Kuranui College, Somerfield School, Christchurch South Intermediate, and Lyttelton Main School.
- $6 million to establish a trades academy on Southern Cross Campus in Mangere.
- $28 million to help schools accelerate existing building projects that have stalled.
source: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/jobs-amp-growth-school-projects-fast-tracked
Rolleston / Lincoln Area Strategy for Schooling
In regards to selecting a site, this website link provides information regarding the rapid expansion of Rolleston, located south of Christchurch. It highlights the need for the integration of another primary school classroom and secondary school.
click here
click here
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Living Homes - Modular, Mass Customisation
Featuring projects by Kieran and Timberlake, these homes show off the potential of modularity and mass customisation.
http://www.livinghomes.net/primer.html
http://www.livinghomes.net/primer.html
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
BIM - Some Useful Links
Located within Autodesk's website, these video links provide a valuable insight into why BIM is becoming such a powerful tool within the construction industry.
BIM: Value at Every Stage
Innovating with BIM
Sustainable cities
An Energy Efficient Future
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Monday, 23 May 2011
Draft - Case Studies Research
A quick presentation to run over key case studies which are to be focussed on in my case studies chapter
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Scania Mass Customisation
This diagram shows the options that customers can choose from to match their specific needs.
Friday, 20 May 2011
Mass Customisation - Selection + Supply Chain Diagram
This diagram simplifies the mass customisation structure of many companies, such as Dell, Scania, and 121 Time - a Swiss Watch company.
F1 Car - Breakdown of Components
The Formula 1 Car is a great example in terms of disassembly, where the heirarchy between component modules and sub-assemblies are designed to maximise maintainability. There strong variations in component longevity, ranging from a set of tyres/wheels, which can last 1 qualifying session, to an engine of chasis which can last up to a season. Although this is the most extreme in terms of engineering, the same theories are applied constantly, throughout the automotive, shipping and aircraft industries.
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| Source: http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/bmw_f107_2007.jpg |
Some Interesting Points - The Costs of DFD
"Design and procurement detailing - It is likely that initially the design phase will take longer and therefore be more costly. This is always the case as new practices develop and take hold. Reused materials can often be more expensive as reconditioning them has taken time.
Higher premium on materials/components - For similar reasons to the design and procurement phase taking longer, there is likely to be a higher cost for materials and components initially. As manufacturers begin to address the demand for new products with fixings and fasteners that facilitate deconstruction they will recoup the sunk development costs with premiums on new and innovative products and materials. In time as the cost will decrease as competition increases. There is also a financial disincentive for manufacturers to produce materials that can be used indefinitely as they will not be benefiting from repeat business. It may be that manufacturers adopt different philosophies to the supply of building products and materials, and in fact adopt a leasing model rather than a sales model."
source: http://yourdevelopment.org/factsheet/view/id/54#articlekeycost
Higher premium on materials/components - For similar reasons to the design and procurement phase taking longer, there is likely to be a higher cost for materials and components initially. As manufacturers begin to address the demand for new products with fixings and fasteners that facilitate deconstruction they will recoup the sunk development costs with premiums on new and innovative products and materials. In time as the cost will decrease as competition increases. There is also a financial disincentive for manufacturers to produce materials that can be used indefinitely as they will not be benefiting from repeat business. It may be that manufacturers adopt different philosophies to the supply of building products and materials, and in fact adopt a leasing model rather than a sales model."
source: http://yourdevelopment.org/factsheet/view/id/54#articlekeycost
First Light - Complete Time Lapse - Construction + Assembly First Trial
This video provides a full break down into how the modules for first light were constructed. The video reveals that a mix of assembly and traditional construction methods were used. It clearly shows the heirarchy of elements, components and sub-assemblies.
First Light - On Site Time Lapse
This video is very helpful, providing understanding into how the building is assembled and disassembled.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Solar Decathlon - Case Study Research Video 1
Brief outline of how the building has been split up into 6 modules, to fit in flat pack containers.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Case Study Relevance Diagram
This diagram evaluates how each of my research problems are addressed in terms of design solutions that were proposed within the literature review. Each design solution is then matched to an appropriate casy study/design precedent.
Disassembled Old-School Clock
Artist Todd McLellan has produced a great range of photos which explore disassembly. The amount of components indicates a high level of complexity, i wonder if before everything was pulled apart there was a heirarchy of sub components, components and elements? If this is what a clock looks like, then imagine a typical 3 bedroom house!
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| Source: http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/uploaded/disassembly_01.jpg |
Kieran and Timberlake - Loblolly House 2
Key points discussed:
Off the Shelf Extrusions + Traditional timber structure
Catergorised each element
Hybrid system - allows large spans to be created
Modified connectors + custom fabricated connectors for better structural performance
Smart cartridges - floor and ceiling panels which are pre loaded full of tech (services, wiring, communications)
Blocks - 3 main blocks - bathroom and mechanical room - fabricated offsite with the equipment in, full finished
Dumb cartridges - 2 storey panels with windows, insulation and skin installed and plugged onto structure
70% off site built
6 weeks onsite assembly + 5-6 weeks in factory (simultaneous construction)
BIM modelled allowed certainty for prefab to occur, otherwise would not have had the design confidence
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| source: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/15.01/images/animation2.gif |
Kieran and Timberlake - Loblolly House - Modular, Prefab, Disassembly
Key Aspects discussed:
Light contact with the earth
Modelled entirely within BIM, where the confidently resolved all key issues and clashes
Bosch aluminium extrusions
Integrated assemblies of each element
Key idea was to establish a scaffold based system - flexible and strong
Digital fabrication techniques utilised 3D model for accuracy
Interesting challenge - taking high tolerance bosch strut and the interface that with low tech wooden piles
Control tolerance and add accuracy from the ground up (timber piles to aluminium frames)
integration of leading edge technology and scope - to find a better more efficient way to build
Everything is accessible and simple on site = easy and stress free
Light contact with the earth
Modelled entirely within BIM, where the confidently resolved all key issues and clashes
Bosch aluminium extrusions
Integrated assemblies of each element
Key idea was to establish a scaffold based system - flexible and strong
Digital fabrication techniques utilised 3D model for accuracy
Interesting challenge - taking high tolerance bosch strut and the interface that with low tech wooden piles
Control tolerance and add accuracy from the ground up (timber piles to aluminium frames)
integration of leading edge technology and scope - to find a better more efficient way to build
Everything is accessible and simple on site = easy and stress free
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
121 Time - Custom Made Watches - Mass Customisation Crazy
the image below display a TINY sample of the customisation options offered to consumer. Incredible opportunity, however quite overwhelming. Can see why many people have said that mass customisation can be stressful for the customer!
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| Source: https://configurator.121time.com/presentation/121time.lzx?lzr=swf8&lzt=html&languageId=1&topLevelFilter=230 |
Why Mass Customization Fails
http://mass-customization.blogs.com/mass_customization_open_i/2008/03/guest-article-w.html
a useful link to further criticisms on mass customisation,
a useful link to further criticisms on mass customisation,
Scania - Mass Customization to the Core
Scania is a great example of a company which has structured there business to focus on mass customisation, where every customer can customise their truck/bus to suit their every need. The image below shows a list of the major components which customers can select from to create their own bespoke truck design. In terms of customisation, customers are limited to the mass produced components that Scania offer, they do not typically make totally bespoke elements.
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| Source: http://www.scania.com/products-services/trucks/main-components/# |
PREBUILT - Australian Prefab and Modular Company
http://www.prebuilt.com.au/index.php
The company supplies various "standard" kit homes, which are modular and low risk for the client.
Some of their work was showcased on Grand Designs Australia, Season 1, where they were able to show off their talents in a multi-million dollar, bespoke modular project. The components were trucked across the country and came together on site without a hitch.
The company supplies various "standard" kit homes, which are modular and low risk for the client.
Some of their work was showcased on Grand Designs Australia, Season 1, where they were able to show off their talents in a multi-million dollar, bespoke modular project. The components were trucked across the country and came together on site without a hitch.
EMERGENT PRACTICE: M-House, by Michael Jantzen
EMERGENT PRACTICE: M-House, by Michael Jantzen: "'The Los Angeles-based Michael Jantzen is one of the few of that generation of architects who have stuck to the idea of revolutionising the ..."
Monday, 16 May 2011
Classroom Design Precedent - Some Nice Ideas
some provocative images, with an in depth costing analysis at the end of the slidshow
Concept Model
This conceptual model explores the concept of DFD. These interconnected components are flexible and easily manipulated to transform into endless variations. The elegant simplicity represents the intended design of the detailing and aesthetic. The colours are respresentative of the various layers and sub assemblies of a DFD inspired structure, which come together to form a dynamic entity.
Sunday, 15 May 2011
Disassembly of the Apple Iphone 3GS
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| Learning from the masters - Apple Iphone 3GS Disassembly SO CLEAN, SO BEAUTIFUL |
Design Experiment 1 - Adjustable Pile System
Quick concept of an adjustable pile. Influenced by adjustable car system. Using the spanners, the pile can be locked at the desired height by tightening the nuts, and pinching them together by applying clockwise force on one bolt, and anti-clockwise force on the other
Design Workshop - Trimester 1, 2011
The results of a conceptual workshop, was a great opportunity to sit back, relax and design
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