Building Services Engineering Assignment
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1ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING SERVICES AND DETAILS IN THE QUARTER, KARRATHAStudent’s NameCourse Name Date
2IntroductionThe major composition of Building services engineering is mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. These are further sub-divided into:Plumbing, drainage and WaterLifts and EscalatorsIT networks (ICT) and Communication Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)Energy supply Fire detection and protectionLightning protectionLighting Building facadesSecurity systemsVentilation systemsIn the stated case study, we shall only analyze building facades, lifts and plumbing in the wet areas since their details are available.Building facadesThe facade sets the tone for the rest of the building. From the engineering perspective, the façade contributes a lot due to its impact on the building’s energy efficiency.Materials used1.Custom Punched Architectural Perforated Screens2.Fiber cement wall lining (interior)3.Insulation4.Express Wall Top Hat (exterior)
3Custom punched architectural perforated screenThe Quarter Karratha building facade has 1,500m2 of custom patterned architectural perforated mesh screens by the Metrix Group Company [ CITATION Arm01 \l 1033 ]. The facade pattern designs are conceptualizedfrom the native people’s culture and surrounding landscape.AnalysisA perforated metal architectural façade does not just look good. It helps to keep a building cool and its occupants comfortable.It helps to control:Light filtrationSoundVentilationVisual outlookPrivacyShadingSolar heat and glareThe metal screen shown has mainly been used for solar shading, glare reduction, solar heat gain reduction and aesthetics.
4Sketch Showing Sustainable Approaches with a Mesh Screen FaçadeThe air gap between the screen and the actual wall also plays a role in reducing solar gains into the buildings envelope since air is not a good conductor.Since the screen is perforated, it allows just enough light into the building that will not cause any kind of glareThe screen also absorbs some of the heat, reducing heat gains into the building envelopeSome of the light and heat is reflected away from the building. Since the screen is not made of glass and is not painted white, it greatly reduces glazing.
5Metal screen materialPerforated Metal Sheets have been used for this particular façadeRecommendationsAluminum is recommended since it meets all the environmental and sustainable requirements: Recyclable Very light while installingLittle to no maintenance Durable Can be manufactured economically and responsibly. ConclusionsThe addition of metal screen whether perforated or not to structure has numerous benefits for its users and the environment in general. The goal of any construction project must always be to build a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing facade with the ability to control heat and light, and one that is valued by the space users in relation to their function, durability as well as sustainability[ CITATION Yan03 \l 1033 ].Perforated AluminumDecorative Sheet on afacade
6Interior cladding: fiber cement wall liningFiber Cement materials are made up of Cellulose fiber, Water, Sand, Portland Cement, and other chemical additives. These additives give the materials unique properties.It has a number of advantages:Its Durable and Low MaintenanceVersatileThermal EfficientIncreased Speed of ConstructionMaximization of SpaceWater proofTermite damage resistantFIBRE CEMENT WALL LINNING
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