BIM + Working Drawings

Design, Technology &

Materials
STU420 Project Brief

University of Khartoum – Faculty of Architecture

BSc Architecture – 4th Year- July 2021
Dr Mohamed Fageir - Ust. Gadisia Mohamed - Ust. Mohamed Ibrahim

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1.0 Prelim;
Working drawing is an integral part of any architectural project.
Understanding the role of working drawings in construction management
is critical. This studio will focus on advanced architecture through the
consideration of design, technology and materials, and the way information
is communicated through the working drawing. The studio will also explore
methods based on BIM platform.
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2.0 Working Drawings
Working drawing is part of the production information prepared by the
designer and passed to the construction team to enable a project to be
constructed. Production information is incorporated into the tender
document and then the contract documents for the construction work.
Production information includes drawings such as working drawings,
specifications and bills of quantities.
Working drawings provide dimensioned, graphical information that can be
used; by a contractor to construct the works, or by suppliers to fabricate
components of the works or to assemble or install components. They may
include architectural drawings, structural drawings, civil drawings,
mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and so on.
Traditionally, working drawings consist of two-dimensional orthogonal
projections of the building or component they are describing, such as plans,
sections and elevations. These may be drawn to scale by hand, or prepared
using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
However, increasingly, building information modelling (BIM) is being used
to create three-dimensional representations of buildings and their
components for construction. This may be described as a virtual
construction model (VCM) and can comprise a number of different models
prepared by different members of the project team.
Working drawings may include title blocks, dimensions, notation and
symbols. It is important that these are consistent with industry standards
so that their precise meaning is clear and can be understood. Specification
information can be included on working drawings or in a separate
specification, but the information should not be duplicated as this can
become contradictory and may cause confusion.
The scale at which drawings are prepared should reflect the level of detail
of the information they are required to convey. Different line thicknesses
can be used to provide greater clarity for certain elements.
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It is important that the purpose of the drawings and the people that will use
them are considered. Working drawings might be prepared for; statutory
approvals, for contractors to plan the construction works, to provide
instructions on site, for the procurement of components, for the preparation
of shop drawings, for the appointment of subcontractors and so on.
Drawings must be structured carefully so that they convey the necessary
information to carry out particular parts of the works. To give greater
clarity, they may be separated into packages, so that information is
specifically tailored to separate parts of the works, specific components, or
separate suppliers or trades.
(Ref. https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Working_drawing)
3.0 Building Information Modelling BIM (Revit)
Throughout this project, students will be asked to use Autodesk Revit 2021
to model and develop their projects. Training videos will be provided (see
the link below), also a weekly Revit forum workshop runs by students will
be established. Revit as a BIM software is critical in shaping the
construction industry and the production of technical and coordination
drawings. BIM is defined by ISO19650 as “Use of a shared digital
representation of a built asset to facilitate design, construction and
operation processes to form a reliable basis for decisions.” However, this
project will provide you with the opportunity to learn, test and apply new
working methods and techniques. The importance of Revit is that it can be
used by other technical teams and information can be integrated and
coordinated in central model and thus increasing the efficiency and the
quality of the production of architecture and the management of the
construction industry.
Revit training course is available at the link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GW-
GA41kgr2xtcq65nXwxxrp8Uds3q7G?usp=sharing
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3.0 Parallel Lectures
A lecture series will be run on a weekly basis with the purpose of
discussing different interrelated issues concerning design, technology,
materials. The lecture will be held generally via an online platform with
invited experts from local and global practices. The lecture will be also on
Tuesdays at 8.00 am except if it announced otherwise. A weekly email will
confirm the speaker, topic, time and meeting link.
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4.0 The Studio Units
The studio will be divided into 3 units. Each unit will be run by a unit head
and TA. Students will have a weekly tutorial to show their progress and
discuss emerging issues with their direct supervisors. Four joints reviews
will be conducted across the units as per the timetable below. A final
technical portfolio should be submitted at the end of week 11.
1. Unit 1: Dr Mohamed Fageir + TA Amna Hashim
2. Unit 2: Ust. Gadisia Mohamed + TA Wala Muneer
3. Unit 3: Ust. Mohamed Ibrahim + TA Leena Babiker
5.0 The Programme
The programme for this project consists of 4 key stages:
Stage 1: Developed design + External work + substructure
During this stage you are expected to develop the following:
- Accurate 3D building model. The Model should show the
substructure and superstructure of the building.
- General arrangement GA drawings (Site Plan (1:200), floor plans,
sections and elevations 1:100).
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- Selection of the structural system and the rationale for the selection - Isometric Sections to show external walls junctions and build up.
(Concrete in-situ, precast concrete, steel, light framing system SFS,
timber CLT, ..etc.), can be a combination of systems.
- Flooring system (flat slab, slab with beams, hollow core, composite
deck, …etc.)
- Fire Strategy Drawings to comply with UK Building Regulation
Approved Document Part B1 & 2. The fire strategy should dictate the
development of the building compartmentation, circulation,
specification, travel distances …etc.
- External Work Package (Site treatment plan setting out + critical and
typical details).
- Substructure work package – Below ground Basement tanking
details.

Stage 2: Superstructure (Internal)

Work to be produced:

- Floor plans setting out 1:50, should show all doors, windows room
tags.
- Internal wall partitions types – drywall types + typical head and
bottom track details.
- External Wall types and build up. To achieve a U Value of 0.5 W/m²K
- Vertical circulations. Part plans and sections to comply with
Approved Document Part K UK.
- Floor and wall finish.
- Reflected Ceilings + Details
- Wet area (cubicles), Part plans + Interior elevations.

Stage 4: Schedules + Fitted Furniture & Equipment FFE

Stage 3: Superstructure, External Envelop + Roof
- Doors and Windows schedules.
- Elevations Setting out 1:50 - Doors and windows Types.
- Critical details to the external wall (at the parapet, at the - FFE part plans and elevations 1:20.
intermediate floor, at ground level.

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- Services layout; air conditioning system, sanitary and drainage,
electrical layout.
8.0 Guidelines; what makes a good detail
• Good performance, weather tightness, air-line, thermal performance.
6.0 Timetable • Fire compartmentation.
Week 1 04 July 2021 Introduction • Architectural design intent.
Project Brief • Material specification and selection.
Week 2 Tutorial • Sequencing of work.
Week 3 29 July 2021 Interim Review 1
Week 4 Tutorial
Week 5 Tutorial
9.0 Resources
Week 6 18 Aug 2021 Interim Review 2 - ESI website www.esi.info
Week 7 Tutorial - Designing Buildings Wiki
Week 8 Tutorial - The National Building Specification http://thenbs.co.uk/
Week 9 09 Sept 2021 Interim Review 3 - Home - Construction Specifications Institute (csiresources.org)
Week 10 Tutorial - https://www.bimobject.com/en/product?sort=trending
Week 11 23 Sept 2021 Technical Portfolio - British Gypsum: The UK’s Top Manufacturer of Interior Lining
Submission Systems (british-gypsum.com)
- Schüco International (schueco.com)
- Cold Roll Forming, Cable Management, SFS & Purlins | Metsec
* Visiting guests/professors TBC on the interim and final review days. - Sika Group
- Rainscreen Facade Systems - Architectural Façade Systems |
Kingspan | Great Britain | Kingspan | Great Britain
7.0 Assessment - Insulation Boards | Kingspan | Great Britain
The assessment of this studio will be as follows: - Calculator (uvalue-calculator.co.uk)
- Fire and Soundproofing Insulation | ROCKWOOL
- Brick Selector | Ibstock Brick
Review 1 15% (assessment by the unit head)
Review 2 15% (assessment by the unit head) - https://www.ibstockplc.co.uk/our-products
Review 3 15% (assessment by the unit head) - Garden Paving Slabs | Patio Slabs | Paving Stones | Flag Stones |
Marshalls
Technical Portfolio 55% (assessment by all unit heads)
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Total: 100%

All submissions will be as soft copies unless otherwise specified.

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Two Examples of the quality and presentation expected.

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