Sustainable Housing And Development [QSB 2453]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE • BUILDING • DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 5 April 2014)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Sustainable Housing And Development 

[QSB 2453]

Personal Information..

Name : Yvonne Lai Yee Vun

Student ID : 0304029

Date of Birth : 10th August 1992

Intake: July 2011

Semester : Semester 5, April 2014

Objective.. 

• To create an understand of the implications of sustainability principles in construction projects 
• To identify the principles of ecologically sustainable development to a hypothetical large-scale housing development 
• To identify and critically engage the links between housing and other forms of sustainable building and development 

Learning outcomes..

Sustainable Housing And Development enable me to explain the evolving environmental discussion as it applies to housing development. Besides, this module allow me to understand the appropriate assessment that can be used in the planning and monitoring at different stages of sustainable housing development. This module also enable me to explain the legislative requirements for undertaking sustainable housing development and to apply the implications of sustainability principles in construction projects. In conclusion, this module provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 


Lessons Learned.. 

Sustainable Housing And Development is an elective subject that I have to take in Semester 5. This subject is taught by Puan Mariatul Liza Bt Meor Gheda. there was a lot to learn in this module because it widen my view and knowledge about sustainability development. For this module, there are two assignments that I need to complete and all together the marks will be 100 marks. 

The first assignment contains 30 marks out of 100. I had to prepare a problem statement on current issue on sustainable development. The current issue that I have found from the newspaper is about ' The awareness and application of sustainable construction concept by Malaysian Developers'. the concept of sustainable development is still new to Malaysia, so it is still at the starting stage. Although the developers are aware of the rising issues on sustainability, however, little efforts are generated from them in implementing it due to limited understanding, the concern about cost, poor knowledge and lack of enforcement by the government. Thus, to enhance the level of environmental awareness and civic consciousness among people to build sustainably in the future, the understanding, awareness and the way of initiate on this concept need to be improved to empower this concept be applied efficiently in future construction projects. 

For the second assignment, which is a group assignment, I was divided into a group of 5 students to complete the assignment. Our task given was to prepare a proposal for smart and sustainable house design for future. The location chosen is Jerejak Island. This island is situated just 1.8km away from the hustle and bustle of Penang Island. Because of its strategic location, Jerejak Island is set to become the next Penang most development region, where living, entertainment, environment and business seamlessly converge within a bustling and vibrant metropolis. 

Jerejak Island 

 

 

Based on our master plan, Jerejak Island will be developed into a big city like George Town named "Jerejak Metropolitan". 

Master Plan

Penang

HeliConia Residences

HeliConia Residences is nestled within the 300-acre development of Jerejak Metropolitan.

Within Jerejak Metropolitan, people can enjoy world class award winning amenities and facilities in, you can enjoy the best of all worlds right at your doorstep. 

Site Plan 

1	-	Main Entrance	9	-	Playground
2	-	Tennis Court	10	-	Forest Courtyard
3	-	Aqua Gym	11	-	Multipurpose Hall
4	-	Swimming Pool	12	-	Greenhouse
5	-	Wading Pool	13	-	Putting Green
6	-	Jacuzzi	14	-	Basketball Half Court
7	-	Flower Garden	15	-	Jogging Track (Ground Floor)
8	-	BBQ Pavillion

Sectional View of a unit (From Left: Kitchen, Bathroom, Dining Area, Living Area & Bedrooms)

Green Technologies

Rainwater Harvesting

Grey Water Reuse

Solar Panel

Green Roof

Vegetated Green Wall

Group Members 

 

   

Industrialised Building System [QSB 2513]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ·BUILDING · DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 4, April 2013)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Industrialised Building System [QSB 2513]

Self-Introduction…

My name is Yvonne Lai Yee Vun, currently studying year 2, semester 4 in Bachelor of Quantity Surveying. I am from a little town in Sabah called Sandakan. I am interested in this course because I like observe the buildings around me since young and I like mathematics. I was told that this course is related to both buildings and involved a lot of calculation, so i decided to take this course.

This course is getting together and tougher and now I am in semester 4 and next semester I am going for Internship training, there will be a lot of challenges coming, so I have to study hard to fulfill my ambition as a Surveyor.

Objective…

• To create the awareness of the development of IBS in Malaysia
• To evaluate the benefits and challenges faced by the industry with the adoption of IBS
• To appreciate the role, functions and contributions of manufactures in the industry

Learning outcomes…

Industrialised Building system enable me to identify the usage of the IBS components in the construction site. Besides, this module gave me the opportunity to appraise the advantages and shortfalls of the selected components. This module also allow me to have a better understanding of the implications of adopting new technology in the construction industry and allow me to generate a report of given the tasks and present the outcomes of the tasks in a team or independently. 

I wanted to acknowledge my lecturer, Ms. Theong May Chuan, who is really helpful and care for our needs. Besides, I can seek help from him when I m facing any difficulties , he will always have patience to teach us. 

In conclusion, this module really provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 

Lessons Learned…

Industrialised Building system is an elective subject that I have to take in semester 4. This subject is taught by Ms. Theong May Chuan. In this module, it teaches me what is IBS system ? and how it actually slowly adopt in Malaysia. There was a lot to learn in this subject because it widen my view and knowledge.For this module, there are three assignments that i need to complete and all together the marks will be 100 marks. The first assignment is exploring the IBS Factory: Experiencing documentation and analyzing the manufacturing process of IBS components.We actually went for a factory visit at BlueScope Lysaght, Shah Alam.

Second assignment is visit to a Archidex 2013. Task given for this assignment is to identify one of the prefabricated building material or components which is exhibited.Our group have selected LRC-Eko block which is LRC (lightweight reinforced concrete) products. LRC products initiate a new era in construction industry. 

   

The last assignment is an individual assignment, our task given is to study and analyse the current scenario of IBS in Malaysia. There are two topics given but we only need to choose one of the topic. Thus, the topic i have chosen is topic two: Two IBS Roadmaps were introduced as part of the effort in promoting IBS in Malaysia. Discuss the reasons of the shift from traditional to IBS method of construction. What are the shortcomings when IBS is fully adopted by the industry.This individual assignment actually widen my view and knowledge about the benefit and shortcoming of it when fully adopted in Malaysia.

Project Management [ QSB2423 ]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ·BUILDING · DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 4, April 2013)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Project Management [ QSB 2423 ] 

Self-Introduction…

My name is Yvonne Lai Yee Vun , currently studying year 2 ,semester 4 in Bachelor of Quantity Surveying. 

I am from a little town in Sabah called Sandakan. I am interested in this course because I like to observe the buildings around me since young and I love mathematics. I was told that this course is related to both buildings and involved a lot of calculation, so I decided to take this course. 

This course is getting tougher and tougher and now I am in semester 4, there will be a lot of challenges coming , so I have to study hard to fulfill my ambition as a Surveyor. 

Objective…

• To be able to apply the management techniques in the control and direction of project resources.
• To understand the influence of leadership in the project process and the relationships to a projects success.
• To understand the means of getting success and failures in a project's performance and if fail, how to monitor and control it.
• To appreciate the roles and functions of projects participants and the organizational forms where they occur.

Learning outcomes…

Project Management enable me to explain the project characteristics, objectives, organizations and success. Besides, this module allow me to plan strategies for the development process based on client's objectives. This module also enable me to detect the risk that is going to be face by project manager during the process of development. In addition, I can have more understanding the differences between the skill of project management and construction management in the development process. Lastly, this module gave me the opportunity to explain the framework of personal qualities needed by the Project Manager in discharging their duties.

I wanted to acknowledge my lecturer,Leong Boon Tik,  who is really helpful and care for our needs. Besides, I can seek help from him when I m facing any difficulties , he will always have patience to teach us. 

In conclusion, this module really provide the skills and knowledge that I need for my future career. 

Lessons Learned…

This module will be graded in the form of coursework, final examination and portfolio submission. Coursework consists of two assignments.The first assignment which is an individual assignment, the task given was to list out all the work packages in building a guardhouse with toilet at the entrance of Taylor's University.After the completion for listing out all the work packages, a Gantt chart is then produce, generate Critical Path Analysis (CPM) and decide the Critical Path of the project. This is the first time I learned how to uses the Microsoft Project which is the computer's software, I m facing some difficulties due to not familiar to this software. However, with the help of the lecturer and my classmates,I was able to complete the assignment on time and according to the right way of doing it.

For the second assignment,  which is a group assignment, I was divided into a group of 5 students to complete the assignment. The project brief was to find a vacant land in a size of 800m2 to 1200m2. Our objectives was to decide the development or what type of building to be done on the chosen site. In this assignment, my task was to monitor and control the project. Thus,I have to think on how to be a project manager of the client to handling the project. This module would be very important for me in the future because this give better ideas for me to know how to handling a project when I go for work in the future. 

Project Monitoring and Control

Method of Monitoring

• Through meetings with clients, parties involved in project (Contractor, supplier,etc.)
• For schedule – Update CPA, PERT Charts, Update Gantt Charts
• Using Earned Value Analysis
• Calculate Critical Ratios
• Milestones
• Reports
• Tests and inspections
• Delivery or staggered delivery
• PMIS (Project Management Info Sys) Updating
• 
  

             Earned Value Chart

6 Possibilities Earned Value Analysis