INDUSTRIALISED BUILDING SYSTEM
As a group, we conducted a case study on a building, ideally an apartment, constructed entirely or partially using the Industrialized Building System (IBS) method. Our objective was to identify all the IBS components used in the construction, including their specific sizes.
Following this study, we were tasked with designing an apartment of up to 100 square meters per unit, featuring a living hall, dining area, three bedrooms, and two toilets. The design was required to primarily incorporate IBS structures and components, such as precast walls, blockwork, hollow core slabs, precast staircases, toilet pods, and prefabricated timber roof trusses, ensuring all components were appropriately sized. These units were to be arranged across three levels.
Our report needed to detail the concept and framework of the proposed IBS categories, supported by relevant drawings (plans, elevations, sections, isometric views, sectional perspectives, and details), the construction sequence, and a modular components schedule. Additionally, the report discussed the suitability of the proposed system, the features of the IBS components, the fabrication process, and the construction sequence.