Major Project Final

This is my final presentation for my major project, I'm really happy with how the model turned out, it was a lot of work, but i learnt a lot about paper tubing in construction and also unconventional construction methods, such as the roofing membrane.

Building Envelopes

After our lecture on the building Envelopes, I thought I will look at this topic in more depth, I found this article on a website. I have included the introduction which gives a good summary of what a building envelope is, for the rest of this article follow the link: http://www.wbdg.org/design/env_wall.php

Following the introduction of the article i have chosen a image which illustrates a cavity wall, yet water is shown to penetrate, however, in the second image the cavity wall is seen to be protected by sealant to avoid water penetration.

Introduction
The basic function of the envelope or enclosure of a building or structure is to protect the covered or otherwise conditioned interior spaces from the surrounding environment. This fundamental need for shelter is a concept that is as old as the recorded history of mankind. However, as our needs have evolved and technologies have advanced, the demand placed on designers to both understand, and integrate, a wide range of increasingly complex materials, components, and systems into the building enclosure has grown in equal proportion. This is particularly true when one considers the emerging threat of terrorism and the impact of that threat on the design and construction of the building enclosure. However, despite the recent emphasis on blast-resistant wall systems and hardening of the building enclosure (see the Blast Resistance section for additional information on this topic), uncontrolled rainwater penetration and moisture ingress remain two of the most common threats to the structural integrity and performance of the building enclosure.

Construction Site Visit 4 - Warragul Glass and Glazing

These images illustrates a steel structure portal frame. This building is an extension for work space for the company Warragul Glass and Glazing. The first image shows the corner with the 'i' beam column, with the coated metal cladding. The Second image is an overall shot. The third image shows the internal aspect of the building, what I find interesting is that there are no beams, yet they have used a metal truss system. This building is located on Queen Street Warragul.

Concrete Panels, Construction Site Visit 3

These images are from the TAC building which is currently being constructed in the Geelong CBD on Brougham Street. The TAC building in the images above show precast panel concrete structure being assembled, the crane hoisting the panels in to position. In the background of the bottom photo, you can also see the concrete pump which is pumping the concrete onto the higher levels.