In the second project, students were assigned to apply Building Technology knowledge with the design of spaces in the community library. As the construction technology changes rapidly with the progress of time, the construction material, construction details and construction method should be considered in the design of building.
In this assignment, I learnt to research about the new technology of construction for roof system, facade system and wall system. Other than that, the materials should be carefully considered as to respond to the building, site and climate condition. In a nutshell, I learnt to balance between design, context and materiality. Construction technology helps to increase the possibilities of building design. In addition, building design should not be compromised by the limit of technology, while the design should also fit into the context as well.