You will be given a 2 hectare site and will be requested to develop four 26 storey high apartment buildings with a specified unit mix of bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units within the limits of unit density and floor space index.
Lessons learned:
Siting the buildings within property line setbacks, shadow impact on neigbours
Allocating adequate number of parking spaces and barrier free parking
Developing a complete site plan for site plan application
Responding to plans examiner comments for SPA
Integrating the HVAC system components within the building
Selection of most cost-effective elevator mechanism
Allocating main floor resident amenities and common areas
Selection of most cost-effective structural system
Detailing of exterior building envelope for optimum energy and environmental performance
Detailing roof-top mechanical penthouse and associated roof-top services
Preparing a complete construction document set for building permit application
Responding to plans examiner comments for building permit
Reviewing your design in terms of simulated energy modelling
Reviewing your design in terms of cost controlled value engineering