EGD PAT 2023
,Declaration of Authenticity
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Table of Contents
2023 Assessment Sheet .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Declaration of Authenticity ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Design Brief ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Constraints ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Septic tanks and Grey Water Systems ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Energy Saving Fixtures and/or FeaturesSeptic tanks and Grey Water Systems .......................................................................................................................
Energy Saving Fixtures and/or Features ................................................................................................................................................................................
Solar Water GeysersEnergy Saving Fixtures and/or Features .................................................................................................................................................
Solar Water Geysers .............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Handicap Friendly Bathroom Fixtures And/or FeaturesSolar Water Geysers ...........................................................................................................................
Handicap Friendly Bathroom Fixtures And/or Features ..........................................................................................................................................................
Types of Worktop SurfacesHandicap Friendly Bathroom Fixtures And/or Features .................................................................................................................
Types of Flooring ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Classroom Fixtures And/Or FeaturesTypes of Flooring ...........................................................................................................................................................
Types of Window Frames ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Types of FlooringTypes of Window Frames ............................................................................................................................................................................
Types of Worktop Surfaces....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Types of Window FramesTypes of Worktop Surfaces .............................................................................................................................................................
Classroom Fixtures and/or Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................
EVALUATION OF CHOSEN SOLUTION .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Floorplan ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Positives ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Negatives ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Potential improvements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
,Design Brief
Michaelhouse, a high school, has partnered with a primary school in the Balgowan area, which hosts leadership
fundraising campaign to help the primary school construct new classrooms and toilet facilities. The fundraising
construct a Classroom Block comprising two Science classrooms and handicap-friendly boys' and girls' toilet/b
headmaster has tasked the Engineering Graphics and Design students with creating designs for the new block.
to the school's architects for approval, and the winner will work with the architects to oversee the construction
waterborne sewage, a new septic tank or greywater system will need to be installed. The newly built classroom
support and encourage a robust learning environment, and the new classrooms must be practical in application
the installation of rainwater capture tanks and stand as an environment for inclusivity to thrive, as the bathroo
friendly features.
Specifications
The building design needs to include two science classrooms. The maximum size of each classroom can be 85 m
facilities must incorporate fixtures and features that cater to students with physical disabilities. These may incl
other accessibility provisions ensuring all students access. Rainwater capture tanks should be integrated into th
rainwater for flushing toilets and irrigation purposes. This will not only help reduce potable water usage but als
consumption. Given the absence of a waterborne sewage system, the new block will require either a septic tan
wastewater. This system should be both environmentally sustainable and cost-effective while ensuring the saf
of wastewater.
Constraints
The design must fit within the school's budget and should be aligned with the goal to maximise the student's le
lab. The timeline established by the school must be considered to ensure the building is completed within that
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2023 Assessment Sheet
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Septic tanks and Grey Water Systems
Name Conventional Septic Tank Energy Saving FixturesAerobic
and/or Septic tank
FeaturesSeptic tanks and Grey Water
Systems
Image
A septic tank is a critical component of a wastewater treatment system for buildings not connected to a public sewer system. It works by
Abstract
soil, which is further treated and filtered by natural processes.
When choosing a septic tank, several factors need to be considered, including soil type and drainage capacity, the tank size required,
Consideration requirements, cost, and environmental impact. These factors will help determine the most appropriate and cost-effective system for the
local regulations and standards.
- More efficient treatment of wastewater, producing cleaner
Advantages - Cost-Effective
effluent
- Simple installation and maintenance - Requires less space than conventional septic tanks
- Minimal mechanical components, therefore reducing
- Can handle higher volumes of wastewater
risk of malfunctions
- Requires regular pumping to remove sludge and
Disadvantages - Requires electricity to operate the blower
scum
- Not suitable for high soil-water tables or poor - May require regular maintenance to proper oxygen levels and
drainage areas bacteria growth