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1. HKU Inter-disciplinary Design Project
Are you ready for the challenge?
http://www.hku.hk/bse/interdisciplinary

2. Background
• History:
• First started in 2001-2002
• Jointly organised by HKU’s Departments of Architecture,
Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; Dept. of
Real Estate and Construction also joins in 2006
• Course codes:
• ARCH3001 – Architectural design V
• BBSE3005 – Inter-disciplinary building services design
• CIVL3023 – Inter-disciplinary design project
• RECO2001 – Surveying studio II
• Proposed student grouping:-
• 1 Arch + 1 BSE/ME + 1 Civil/Env + 1 Surveying

3. Objectives
• To create a multidisciplinary team
environment for students to participate and
understand the rationales and requirements of
building design process
• To enable students to investigate and learn
various skills for interdisciplinary design
• To develop students’ knowledge and skills in
integrated building design with a focus on
creative, sustainable and appropriate solutions

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7. Philosophy
• Why interdisciplinary?
• Complexity of architectural/building design
• Need for integrated, holistic design solutions
• Changing construction & business culture
• Emphasis
• Teamwork & partnership
• Collaboration & creative thinking
• Communication & interactions

9. Learning Activities
• Core elements:
• Problem-based learning
• Architectural/Surveying studios
• Engineering design tutorials
• Design reports & oral presentations
• Supporting functions:
• Technical seminars/lectures
• Technical/Site visits
• Company visits

10. Past Project Themes
• 2005-06
• An Equestrian (Horse-riding) Centre in Hong Kong
• 2004-05
• An Exploratory and Training Centre for Traditional Boat Building
• 2003-04
• Demonstration Centre for the New Era of Transport
• 2002-03
• (1) HKU University Buildings: the South Site, University Drive, (2)
New Star Ferry Terminal at Central, (3) Optical Fiber Factory at the
Tai Po Industrial Estate
• 2001-02
• Kadoorie Farm’s Research and Visitors Centre

11. Project Theme 2006-2007
• Retail and Entertainment Centre
• Location:
• Causeway Bay (in between Lee Garden Road, Fu Ming
Street, Percival Street and Hennessy Road)
(Source: CentaMap.com) (Source: maps.google.com)

12. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Course Description
• Current operation:
• 6 credit units for BSE/ME students
• Compulsory for BSE students; elective for ME students
• Duration: about 1.5 semester (finish by March/April)
• Design process:
• Stage 1 – Conceptual Design (Inter-disciplinary)
• Arch + Civil/Env + BSE/ME + Survey students
working together
• Stage 2 – Detailed Design (Intra-disciplinary)
• BSE/ME students to develop the design solution further

13. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Assessment Methods
• In-course Assessment (50%)
• Interim design review = 20%
• Stage 1 final presentation = 20%
• Stage 2 oral presentation = 10%
• Reports (50%)
• Stage 1 design report = 25%
• Stage 2 design report = 25%
• Assessed by design tutors & guest critics

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Oral presentations made by BSE/ME students
Stage 1 – Conceptual Design Stage 2 – Detailed Design

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Reports prepared by BSE/ME students
Design folder
Stage 1 design report
Stage 2 design report

16. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Integration of Knowledge
• The design project is related to other BSE courses
• BBSE2001 Utility Services
• BBSE2002 Electrical Power Supply and Lighting
Engineering
• BBSE2003 Project and Contract Management
• BBSE3003 Fire Protection Engineering
• BBSE3004 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• MECH3005 Building Services
• MECH3023 Building Energy Management and Control
Systems
• Students can integrate the learning effectively

17. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Programme 2006-2007
• First semester:-
• Sep 2006: Background Research
• Oct 2006: Design Concepts
• 31-Oct-06: Interim Crit Presentation
• Nov/Dec 2006: Design Development
• 05-Dec-06: Final Crit Presentation
• Second semester:
• Jan-Mar/Apr 2007: Detailed Design
• 28-Mar-2007: Stage 2 Oral Presentation

18. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Background Research
• Objective: To develop and evaluate the basic
information about the site conditions, client’s
requirements and design strategy.
• Research Method: Students will be divided into study
groups with 4 to 5 persons in each group and will
carry out the investigations to develop the key
information of the project in 2 weeks time. They
shall discuss with the design tutors to seek for advice
and guidance.

19. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Background Research
• Scope of Work: The research study shall focus on
three principal areas. The aim is to search, collect and
assess the essential information and data that are
critical for planning, designing and operating the
facilities in this project.
• (a) Site Conditions and Environment
• Site access, transportation and circulation
• Surrounding buildings and neighbourhood settings
• Climatic conditions, ventilation, air quality and noise
• Soil conditions (geotechnical)
• History and social culture

20. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Background Research
• Scope of Work: (cont’d)
• (b) Client’s Requirements and Goals
• Overall theme and quality of the project development
• General requirements and targets (functional and technical)
• Specific requirements and preference (technical and contractual)
• Project duration and time phasing

22. Imagine you are the Client.
What do you want/need?

23. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Background Research
• Scope of Work: (cont’d)
• (c) (Building Services) Design Strategy and Constraints
• Design objectives and design criteria
• Local regulations, authority approval and design practices
• Cost estimate and budget (preliminary)
• Coordination with building structure, architectural finishes and
other services
• Utility connections and plant rooms (space requirements)
• Energy efficiency, sustainability and maintainability
• Design flexibility and reliability

24. BBSE3005 Inter-disciplinary Building Services Design
Background Research
• Expected Outcome: Students shall analyse and
organise their research findings in a systematic way
so that the key information can be identified and used
in the later design stages.
• The information shall be documented clearly in the design
folder and proper citations shall be provided to the
references and information sources.
• Each student group will make an oral presentation (15
minutes each) to explain the major findings.