Construction Technology & Environmental Services

Question 1

Provide examples of different soil types

Question 2

What is the water table?

Question 3

What are the function requirements of most buildings?

Answer 3

Provide shelter, security & privacy
Provide structural & fire safety
Ensure thermal comfort & wellbeing

Question 4

What are the main performance considerations of a project?

Answer 4

Space
Thermal, visual and acoustic
Environmental impact
Appearance
Cost of construction

Question 5

When designing a building what are some of the cost categories you would consider?

Answer 5

Initial cost
In use cost
End of life cost