Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                

NTU Learning Hub, Singapore

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 53
At a glance
Powered by AI
The document discusses the design and construction of the NTU Learning Hub in Singapore using modular and standardized components with BIM. Key players involved in the project are also mentioned.

The initial design model was created in Rhino. Due to difficulties in transferring to Revit, the model was then converted to AutoCAD and then to Revit for construction. BIM was used at various stages from design to construction.

The modular components discussed include core wall form liner panels, column angles, facade panels with different curvatures, glazing panels and window units. Their dimensions and fabrication process is elaborated.

Cast Study:

NTU Learning Hub South


CPG Consultants + Heatherwick Studio
NTU Learning Hub

Designer : Heatherwick Studio


Architect : CPG Consultants
location N

JOHOR BAHRU

SINGAPORE
NTU
vision

South Spine
Learning
Hub
corridors
classrooms
BIM for NTU Learning Hub
Submissions Process
Construction Stage
As-built model requested by Client for facilities
management
Building of the BIM model
Design model in Rhino
No easy transfer from Rhino to Revit
Rhino – Autocad - Revit
Submissions Process

Planning Stage (URA)

Fire Department (FSSD) Building Control (BCA)


Accessibility Provisions
Buildability Score
Green Mark
Building Control (BCA)
Accessibility Provisions and other
building control requirements

Handrail heights,
spacing, widths of
staircases,
doorways,
headroom, size of
openings etc are
checked
Building Control (BCA) Mandated by
Buildability Score Building and
Construction
Authority
Mandated by Building and 
Construction Authority
Methods of scoring:
Standardisation
Methods of scoring:
Minimal transfer
• Standardisation
structures
• Minimal transfer structures
Minimal
• Minimal plastering/tiling/stone 
plastering/tiling/st
finishes
• Minimal brick walls
one finishes
Minimal brick
Minimum Requirement: 66 points
walls
Attained: 71 points

Minimum
Requirement for this
typology and size:
66 points
Building Control (BCA)
Buildability Score

Submission method
is using a form

BIM model is used


to compute data
using
eBDAS programme

Length of walls,
railing etc can be
generated
Building Control (BCA) Sustainability rating
Green Mark based using points
system
Mandated by Building and 
BIM model is used
Construction Authority
for computing
data, eg air
Methods of scoring:
conditioned areas,
• Standardisation
volume of concrete
• Minimal transfer structures
used
• Minimal plastering/tiling/stone 
finishes
• Minimal brick walls
Simplified models
are built for
Minimum Requirement: 66 points
simulation purposes
Attained: 71 points

Green Mark award:


PLATINUM
Construction
Modular Construction

Variation within
Standardisation

Deviates from the


common
presumption that
modular
construction adopts
the repeated use of
completely
identical elements.
BIM Model – the components

column and slab

cladding panels

model constructed in autodesk revit glazing


BIM

Wall layers and families for each component


… the modular components

19 core wall panels 4 window units

11 column angles 1 glazing panel

10 façade panel curvatures


modular components

core wall form liner panels


600 & 850mm wide, 3.8 height

3D formliner pattern
modeled in Rhino and
Grasshopper, then
converted to 3D
Autocad to be
fabricated
modular components

core wall form liner panels


600 & 850mm wide, 3.8 height
modular components

core wall form liner panels


600 & 850mm wide, 3.8 height
modular components

columns
11 angles, 3.8m height
modular components

columns
11 angles , 3.8m height
modular components

columns
11 angles , 3.8m height
modular components

columns
11 angles , 3.8m height

BIM used to check Contractor’s


model against design model
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures

Due to the geometry of the panels, it


was not possible at the time to model
the panels as ‘walls’, as such they
were modeled as objects which could
not have much data attached to
them
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures

Curve Type 06
modular components

façade panels
2m width, 10 curvatures
modular components

façade panels
2m, 10 curvatures
Ceiling Plan: from design to construction
MEP Coordination
MEP Coordination

checking for interference


MEP As-Built

ACMV Chilled water system

Electrical Fire Safety Installation


As- Builts
CLIENT
Team Nanyang Technological University

CONSULTANTS
Architect : CPG Consultants
Design Consultant : Heatherwick Studio, London, UK
Civil/ Structural Engineer : TYL International
Structural Concept : Arup London
Mechanical/Electrical Engineer : Bescon Consulting Engineers
Quantity Surveyors : Davis Langdon KPK
Green Mark Consultant : CPGreen
Fire Safety Engineer : LKH Fire Engineering
Acoustic Consultants : CCW Consultants
Landscape Consultants : Perfect Sense
Lighting Consultants : L’Observatoire International, New York, USA
Induction Unit Specialist : TCS Engineering

CONTRACTORS
Main Contractor : Newcon Builders
Piling Contractor : KH Foges
Services Diversion Contractor : Supersonic
Minor Sewer Contractor : Goh & Foong
Lift Contractor : XJ Elevators

SPECIALIST SUPPLIERS
Form Liner Supplier : Eng Lee Engineering
Façade Panel Supplier : LWC Alliance

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Hufton & Crow

You might also like