Gr12 EGD PAT 2023
,Index:
ASSESSMENT SHEET
DECLARATION FORM
DESIGN BRIEF, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRAINTS
GREY WATER SYSTEMS
ENERGY SAVING FEATURES
SOLAR WATER GEYSERS
HANDICAPPED FRIENDLY BATHROOM FEATURES
FOUNDATIONS
ROOFS
SINKS
SEATING LAYOUT
SOLUTION 1 -FLOOR PLAN
SOLUTION 1 -3D
SOLUTION 1 -EVALUATION
SOLUTION 2 -FLOOR PLAN
SOLUTION 2 -3D
,Design Brief
BRIEF:
The headmaster of my school has asked me to participate in a competition where I would design the new classroom block for 2 science classrooms as we
SPECIFICATIONS:
- 2 science classrooms.
- 1 sink in each classroom.
- 1 storage cupboard in each room.
- A storage room that can be accessed from both rooms.
- The maximum size of each classroom must be 85m2.
- Girls bathroom facility must include at least 4 water closets.
- Girls bathroom facility must include at least 4 wash basins.
- Boys bathroom facility must include at least 2 water closets.
- Boys bathroom facility must include at least 3 mounted urinals.
- Boys bathroom facility must include at least 4 wash basins.
- A septic tank or a grey water system.
- Jo-Jo or other rainwater capture tanks.
- Solar water geysers for hot water in the bathrooms.
CONSTRAINTS
- Due to the bathrooms being handicapped friendly, there will be less space for other aspects of the bathroom.
- I will not be able to go over and design a classroom in a space that is larger than 85m2.
- Must have set aside space for at least 1 rainwater capture tank.
- Design should not go over the required number of water closets, wash basins and mounted urinals to avoid any unnecessary use of space.
- Designs may not accommodate more or less than 2 classrooms
, GREY WATER SYSTEMS
Conventional system Chamber system
Pros: Pros: Pros:
● Easy maintenance procedure ● Easy to install ● Ideal f
● Can repair on your own ● Great for areas with high groundwater tables ● Doesn’
● Least expensive option ● Affordable price above g
● Doesn't require an external power source ● Easily customizable
● Not a lot of space needed
Cons: Cons: Cons:
● Requires a lot of space for liquid to drain ● Frequent maintenance required ● Requir
● Requires basic, regular maintenance and cleaning to ● Maintenance is more complex than conventional system ● Freque
prevent clogs and backups ● Prone to leakages ● Most e
● Requires suitable soil conditions in order to operate
, ENERGY SAVING FEATURES
Solar Panels Skylights
Pros: Pros: Pros:
● Reduces Electricity Bills ● Energy saved due to it being natural light ● Conveni
● Diverse applications and uses ● Flexible with range of design options to suit environment ● Easy to
● Low maintenance ● Brings extra daylight into a room ● Cheape
● Don’t re
Cons: Cons: Cons:
● The initial cost of purchase is fairly high ● May cause overheating by bringing too much light and heat into ● Do not
● Weather-dependent your space. produce
● Uses a lot of roof space ● Often lose heat during cool months ● May pro
● Tends to have insulation issues ● More li
many de
Final evaluation of the three Energy Efficient Features:
Chosen: Solar panels
Reason: I personally think it will go nicely with the hip roof being placed on the slope part of its structure