LAI KAH KEEN
Industrialized Building System
3 stories apartment
This is a group assignment that predominantly relates to the topics of the Industrialised Building System (IBS). Before embarking on this project students will be exposed to different types and methods of the IBS system and the calculation of IBS scoring in lecture. First, the group is required to design a 3-storey apartment block using mainly IBS components. We also need to construct a physical sectional model of the building to show the IBS components in detail.​​ Then, an A3 size report consist of the concept and framework of proposed IBS categories, relevant drawings such as plans, elevations, sections, isometric view, sectional perspectives and details, the sequence of construction, schedule of modular components as well as the IBS score calculation for the building.
Reflection
Through this project, I was able to get an insight of the IBS system from the beginning till the end of the process of pre-fabrication to construction and towards completion. This is considered as a new technology in Malaysia which is still not widely implemented in building constructions. Hence, it is a very useful knowledge and exposure to gain from this project towards the new system which has a faster speed of construction and required a certain level of accuracy.