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Building Science and Services. Looky looky presentation time!

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Building Science and Services. Problem much?

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Drainage This being a condominium whereby the drainage system is run through the whole building, shared by the residents, use of material that is not durable will not only be an inconvenience to management, it will also pose as a difficulty to the people that will have to deal with the outcome if it were to be broken or compromised in any way. I also noticed that the way the excess water is drained can be improved. There is no issue with the how it is drained whenever there is rain, but it becomes an issue especially when there is a heavy downpour. This causes flooding and overspill. Pooling and puddling at low areas which swamps the tiled flooring at the pathways. Stagnant water not only could risk wetting residents with low level floors, but will develop foul smell and the collection of dirt. Possibly leading to other problems such as moisture and mold problems that can damage home foundations in a long run. These are the examples Inadequate shading and Roofing The ...

Building Science and Services Project 1. Site Study

As a group, we have chosen our site to be the Suriamas Condominium. This project is to observe and lookout for key problems in the building, with the purpose to exercise our skills in applying solutions to these places. To my surprise the condition of this buildings services as a whole is not as unpleasant as we thought it would be. Overall, it is a decent place with adequate resources and facilities. Nevertheless, in light of this assignment, we still managed to find defects. From the site visit conducted, we as a group have come to find several flaws within the residing structure of the building. Some are manageable and accepted that certain such form of maintenance can only happen by duration. However, some are found to be in careless condition. In some aspects it may even be considered a hazard to the public. Here are our findings: Poor drainage system Inadequate shading and Roofing Exposed lectrical wiring Poor Lighting Exposed ventilation Fire safety E...