For a more indepth explanation of materials and how design aspects click here
Saturday, 4 June 2011
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.
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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.
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