jENNETS PARK
jENNETS PARK
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Large residential development consistent of over 150 dwellings of timber frame construction.
Completed in 2014.
Position:
Position:
ARCHITECTURAL TEChNICIAN
ARCHITECTURAL TEChNICIAN
About
About
This was a new build housing development in Bracknell comprising of newly built timber frame homes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Responsible for producing technical drawings that were used for ordering materials and tendering for sub contractor work.
The drawings were also used for the construction of the homes.
Coordinating stages 4-6 of the RIBA plan of works
Tasks
Tasks
Production technical drawings
Production of timber frame detailing
Checking timber frame design drawings prior to manufacturer
Production of conveyance plans
Addressing site questions
House Type Site Plan
House Type Site Plan
Example of the Technical House Type Drawing
Example of the Technical House Type Drawing
Timber Frame
Timber Frame
The development was constructed of timber frame panels, manufactured in a factory and assembled on site. Architectural detailing was required to ensure the setting out sole plates at ground floor level were in line with the foundations. Tolerances will engineered and designed into the property to allow of timber frame movement in relation to outer masonry facades. Detailing and specification was also provided for correct guidance regarding fire protection between dwellings in the use of Spandrel Panels and adeqaute fire stops and barriers in line with NHBC technical standards.
Timber Frame Detail 1
Timber Frame Detail 1
Ground Floor to Foundation
Timber Frame Detail 2
Timber Frame Detail 2
External Wall to Upper Floor
Timber Frame Detail 3
Timber Frame Detail 3
Eaves Arrangement
Sole Plate Layouts
Ensure setting out of foundation to frame accurately
Metal Web Floor Joists
Enable ease and speed of services installation
Timber Framed Wall Panels
Provide strong and durable structure
Manufactured Trusses
Ensure quality and safety of installation
Example of Timber Frame suppliers design drawings for checking prior to manufacturer
Example of Timber Frame suppliers design drawings for checking prior to manufacturer
Skills Gained
Skills Gained
Topic learnt: Single drawing sheet house type technical drawings were easy to read for construction on site, however 1:100 block elevations drawings were required to understand the levels and junction arrangements between house types.
In summary
In summary
The use of timber frame construction provided speed of construction, off site manufacturing ensured quality of and safety of installation. The use of timber provided improved thermal performance using strong durable material. Timber frame construction is a environmental friendly construction method option as is uses materials that are renewable and thus is a sustainable and costs efficient choice for house building.
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