PRACTICAL ASSESMENT TASK THEO APTEKER
, DESIGN BRIEF
Michaelhouse has determined that it has a food wastage problem. Therefore, it has been decid
this wastage is to build a piggery. All food waste generated by the dining halls will be distribut
has asked for a design of a piggery that they can then take to appointed architects for appro
Michaelhouse is striving towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable school a
Specifications
The piggery should house a maximum of 30 pigs and no more than 5
Smoke detector
Easy access to piggery
Constraints
There must be a parking bay
Roof is not required but encouraged
Michaelhouse produces no more than 1 ton of food waste per year and that is a consideration
, Types of Foundation
Insulated Concrete Form Concrete Slab
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Abstract The purpose of a foundation is to provide support to the structure as it sits as the lowest load bearin
In choosing a foundation it’s important to understand that is serves it purpose to bear the weight of the piggery and potentially other extern
Consideration
by the total load of the piggery, sub-grade bearing capacity, the ground water level and climate conditions. The foundation needs to
Advantages - Energy efficient - Less time to dry
- Long Lasting - Cost Saving
- Defends against fires, wind & earthquakes - Easy to install
- Sound proofing - Renovations are easier
Disadvantages - Expensive - Slab cracks
- Difficult to remodel - Poor insulation
, DESIGN BRIEF
Michaelhouse has determined that it has a food wastage problem. Therefore, it has been decid
this wastage is to build a piggery. All food waste generated by the dining halls will be distribut
has asked for a design of a piggery that they can then take to appointed architects for appro
Michaelhouse is striving towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable school a
Specifications
The piggery should house a maximum of 30 pigs and no more than 5
Smoke detector
Easy access to piggery
Constraints
There must be a parking bay
Roof is not required but encouraged
Michaelhouse produces no more than 1 ton of food waste per year and that is a consideration
, Types of Foundation
Insulated Concrete Form Concrete Slab
Image
Abstract The purpose of a foundation is to provide support to the structure as it sits as the lowest load bearin
In choosing a foundation it’s important to understand that is serves it purpose to bear the weight of the piggery and potentially other extern
Consideration
by the total load of the piggery, sub-grade bearing capacity, the ground water level and climate conditions. The foundation needs to
Advantages - Energy efficient - Less time to dry
- Long Lasting - Cost Saving
- Defends against fires, wind & earthquakes - Easy to install
- Sound proofing - Renovations are easier
Disadvantages - Expensive - Slab cracks
- Difficult to remodel - Poor insulation
