Module Title & Code: CMA4001- Construction Methods,
Materials and Technology
Assessment Components: Portfolio
Word Count: 2648
Date of Submission:
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, Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Substructure and Superstructure Analysis.......................................................................................4
Community Leisure Center..........................................................................................................4
Human Comfort Considerations......................................................................................................6
Thermal Comfort.........................................................................................................................6
Acoustic Performance..................................................................................................................6
Indoor Air Quality........................................................................................................................7
Material Selection and Comfort...................................................................................................7
Material Selection and Lifecycle Assessment..................................................................................8
Leisure Center..............................................................................................................................8
Lifecycle Considerations.............................................................................................................9
Health and Safety Considerations..................................................................................................10
Construction Phase.....................................................................................................................10
Building Use..............................................................................................................................10
Reflection.......................................................................................................................................12
Technical Knowledge vs Practical Application.........................................................................12
Challenges Faced.......................................................................................................................12
Opportunities for Innovation......................................................................................................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................13
References......................................................................................................................................14
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Materials and Technology
Assessment Components: Portfolio
Word Count: 2648
Date of Submission:
1|Page
, Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Substructure and Superstructure Analysis.......................................................................................4
Community Leisure Center..........................................................................................................4
Human Comfort Considerations......................................................................................................6
Thermal Comfort.........................................................................................................................6
Acoustic Performance..................................................................................................................6
Indoor Air Quality........................................................................................................................7
Material Selection and Comfort...................................................................................................7
Material Selection and Lifecycle Assessment..................................................................................8
Leisure Center..............................................................................................................................8
Lifecycle Considerations.............................................................................................................9
Health and Safety Considerations..................................................................................................10
Construction Phase.....................................................................................................................10
Building Use..............................................................................................................................10
Reflection.......................................................................................................................................12
Technical Knowledge vs Practical Application.........................................................................12
Challenges Faced.......................................................................................................................12
Opportunities for Innovation......................................................................................................12
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................13
References......................................................................................................................................14
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