http://hdl.handle.net/10453/29 Tue, 21 May 2013 06:25:09 GMT 2013-05-21T06:25:09Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/21847 Concrete Tectonics II Orr, Kirsten; Nicholas, Natalie; Tringali, Jessica The Concrete Tectonics Studio 2012 was a research based design studio of sixteen Master of Architecture students led by Associate Professor Kirsten Orr, at the University of Technology, Sydney. The studio traversed the gap between analogue and digital spheres of architectural research, pursuing innovation in precast concrete through material experimentation and parametric design. The iterative nature of analogue-to-digital design ultimately manifested itself as an investigation of scale. Multi-scalar prototype-based research focussed on innovative fabrication techniques resulted in student work that tested and challenged the limits of precast concrete against complexities of scale, dimensional tolerance, materiality and mass-customisation principles. The students’ practical and hands-on material testing and prototyping was supported by a parametric scripting tool developed by Supermanoeuvre. The dynamic process of oscillating between the analogue and the digital allowed students to more actively engage with the design process, and to wrestle with the frequent incongruence between digital simulation and physical artefact. This book catalogues the Concrete Tectonics Studio processes into a series of scaled studies, enabling a detailed synthesis of the minute details of the individual components with the complexities of realising the whole. Scale is the lens by which the studio investigations are examined. At the scale of 1:20 is the exploration of form and parametric investigation. At 1:10, the design of the ground plane and scaffolding. At 1:5, the design of mass-customised concrete components and experimentation with casting techniques. At 1:2, the exploration of joints, reinforcement steel, materiality and integration of lighting. And at 1:1, are prototype investigations and the final assemblage. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/21847 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19457 LCA Study Investigating the Impact of Construction on Sloping Sites Forsythe Perry; Ding Grace The building sector is increasingly aware of the environmental impact of buildings. In Australia buildings produce approximately 23% of this country's total Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies are helping in the development of sustainable buildings; however, not much has been done on the impact of construction processes including cut and fill excavation. This report provides FWPA, designers and practitioners in the construction industry with an understanding of the environmental impact of cut and fill excavation construction on sloping sites (from 1:10 to 1:2 gradients) in NSW. The study quantifies all the significant LCA inputs and outputs to the cut and fill excavation, retaining wall and associated subsoil drainage works. It also developed an evaluation matrix that compares environmental impacts and GHG emissions. The LCA considered all impacts of the manufacture of building products, their transport, the construction and operating phases, and the final disposal of the product after its useful life. It was evident that a steep slope substantially increases the cumulative energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Alternative solutions such as suspended flooring systems may minimise the disturbance to the land and natural habitat. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19457 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19456 City of Ryde Environment and Open Space Study Chapman Nicholas; Croker Nadine In his capacity as Ryde Council's Place Manager Major Centres, Nick Chapman was responsible for drafting the environment section of the 140 page Environment and Open Space Study. Nick's work included research of relevant local and state guidelines and source documents, consultation with specialist personnel in council and external stakeholder groups and the drafting of 12 sections on issues of key environmental significance in the LGA, such as climate change, sustainability, acid sulphate soils, stormwater quality, biodiversity, bush fire risk etc. For each section, Nick was required to complete an analysis of the issue and compose recommendations for incorporation in strategic plans (such as the City of Ryde Development Control Plan) and statutory planning documents such as the City of Ryde draft LEP 2011. Nick's work involved research, stakeholder consultation, analysis, drafting and the preparation of recommended clauses for the most significant statutory planning instrument in the LGA. The City of Ryde Environment and Open Space Study provides the policy framework and strategic planning rationale and guidelines for all development matters pertaining to the open space, natural and urban environment in Ryde LGA. It underpins the City of Ryde LEP, which provides the planning framework and laws to guide several $billion of private and public investment in development and infrastructure across the LGA over the next decade Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19456 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19459 A Review and Update of Emerging Technologies in Residential Timber Construction Forsythe Perry This project reviewed and updated a pre-existing audit of emerging technologies (ETs) relevant to timber residential construction - as authored by Paevere and MacKenzie (2006). The scope of the study included wood related products, processes, technologies, and design concepts from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. The specific objectives of this project were to: - Review the currency and appropriateness of the 88 ETs previously identified in the Paevere and MacKenzie report including validation and where appropriate modification of the original evaluations - Identify new ETs including an evaluation of these technologies - Provide a web mountable version of the database (handed over to FWPA) presenting appropriate ETs to industry (http://buildinginnovations.fwpa.com.au/) An intended outcome of the project is to aid the design, construction and timber industries to gain a stronger awareness of emerging technologies and to provide a catalyst for the adoption of appropriate technologies in Australia â¿¿ especially where cost, time, quality, sustainability, life cycle and end user benefits exist. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19459 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z