You will be given a 0.8 hectare site and will be requested to develop a 6-storey apartment building 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 building within property line setbacks
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
Reviewing your design in terms of simulated energy modelling
Reviewing your design in terms of cost controlled value engineering