Castries Comprehensive Secondary School

SBA Portfolio Guidelines

Topics marked in RED make up the research/ documentation aspect of the Portfolio

Section 1

Fundamentals of Industry

- Occupational Health and Safety

- Site/ Workshop Investigation
- Lines, Symbols, Drawing Conventions and Codes
- Drawing Equipment and Instruments

Section 2

Geometrical Construction
- Plane Geometry
- Solid Geometry
This part will be represented by attaching the necessary questions

Section 3

Building Drawings
- Statement of Problem/ Design Brief - Roof framing plan
- Site Analysis - Foundation Plan
- Design proposal/ Justi cation - Two (2) Elevations
- Idea/ Concept Sketches - Section
- Site plan - Roof Eave Details
- Floor plan - Foundation Details
- Geometric design (Roof Plan) - Business Plan

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 Section 1 - Fundamentals of Industry

Occupational Health and Safety

Guidelines:

- Working safely in a TD lab, Construction site or Workshop

- Enhancing Wellness
- Preventing Injury and Accident
- Safety, health and welfare equipment
- Fires and Fire ghting equipment
- Using a Fire extinguisher
- Accident, Injury and Emergency
- First Aid
- Getting professional help
- Hazards and hazardous substances
- Mock drills

Site/ Workshop Investigation

To assist in gathering information for this site investigation, a checklist and questionnaire
must be completed

Introduction

- Introduce this subsection of the SBA

- Give details about the site; name, location, type of project, contractor, etc
- Who facilitated your tour of the Site?

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Methodology

- What methods were employed to obtain your information

Findings

- What was your initial reaction to the site? (pros and cons)
- What was missing? Think about health and safety. Think temporary shelter
- What information did you gather from your questionnaire to the site manager?
- Checklist, questionnaire and photos

Analysis

- Breakdown the information that was gathered as this should give the reader a better
understanding of what transpires on site\

Conclusion

- Give an overview of the site:

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the operations, location, etc

Health and Safety of workers

Recommendations

- How can the operations be improved?

- What improvements can be made in terms of employee health, safety and wellness?

Lines, Building Codes, Symbols and Drawing Conventions

- Lines
Types of lines used in Technical Drawing and Drafting (names, description and photos)
- Building Codes
Building codes that govern the way we design and construct buildings (See DCA guidelines)
- Symbols
Symbols used in Technical Drawing and Drafting (names, descriptions and photos)

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- Drawing Conventions
Drawing conventions used in Technical Drawing

Drawing Equipment and Instruments

- Drawing equipment and instruments (both traditional and CAD)

Section 2 - Geometrical Construction

Plan Geometry
- Two (2) or Three (3) Plane Geometry Questions to be provided by the Ministry of Education
These may be derived from any of the following topics:

Circles, Arcs and Tangets

Plane Figures of Equal Area

Polygons, Quadrilaterals and Triangles

Reduction and Enlargement

Loci

Solid Geometry
- Two (2) or Three (3) Solid Geometry Questions to be provided by the Ministry of Education
These may be derived from any of the following topics

Isometric Projection Development of Surfaces

Orthographic Projection Helix
Oblique Projection

Sections

Auxiliary Projection

True shapes of Surfaces

True Lengths of Lines

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Interpenetration of Solids

Section 3 - Building Drawings

Statement of the Problem / Design Brief

Client Name: David Rodriguez

Scenario: David Rodriguez, a young entrepreneur, has acquired a variety of properties across
the island of Saint Lucia and is hosting a competition for young designers to showcase their
skills. He wants to invest in small Airbnb style houses in order to capitalize on the growing
popularity of the island as a tourist destination. The winners of the competition will be tasked
with designing his accommodations.

Allow the designer freedom to explore innovative and user-friendly solutions

Architectural Programme includes and is not limited to:

Living Spaces:

- Consider the use of versatile furnishings that allow for di erent seating arrangements.
- Create inviting and exible living spaces with an emphasis on comfort and adaptability.

Dining Area:

- Design a dining area that promotes a sense of togetherness, with a potential for both
intimate and larger gatherings.

- Encourage creativity in the layout and styling to enhance the dining experience.

Kitchen:

- Craft a modern and functional kitchen space with high-quality appliances.

Bedrooms:

- Design two bedrooms that o er a sense of retreat, allowing for personalization and unique
stylistic choices.

- Consider adaptability to accommodate various guest preferences.

Work/Study Spaces:

- Incorporate a designated work/study area that seamlessly blends into the overall design.

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 - Allow the designer to experiment with the integration of workspace elements.

Outdoor Spaces:

- Develop a landscaped backyard that serves as an extension of the living space.

- Encourage creativity in incorporating outdoor seating and greenery.

Family-Friendly Features:

- Consider the needs of families with young children, leaving room for creative solutions that
enhance the family-friendly aspect.

- Maintain exibility in design to cater to di erent guest con gurations.

Bathrooms:

- Design two bathrooms with modern xtures, leaving room for creativity in layout and design
choices.

- Encourage a spa-like atmosphere without strict constraints on speci c elements.

Technology Integration:

- Ensure the integration of technology aligns with a modern lifestyle without prescribing
speci c devices or setups.

Design proposal / Justification

- Layout and Orientation
- Materiality
- Size

Site Analysis
- A site analysis of the lot must be conducted before the design stage commences
The site plan will be provided in a Residential Area

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Idea / Conceptual Sketches
Sketches to represent and Interrogate your initial thought process

Sketches to include:
- Intuitive Response to the Site
- Bubbles diagram to interrogate layout and relationship of spaces + orientation on site
- Element sketches e.g. Roof type, Structural Connections, Ornamental Features
- Orthographic or Perspective views of the building (Exterior / Interior)

Construction/ Working Drawings

To include:

- Site Plan
Showing the position and orientation of all spaces on site. Including access to the site and
immediate surroundings

- Floor plan
Completed Floor Plan with dimensions, room tags and sizes, annotations, labels, etc

- Roof plan
Using geometric design create an adequate design

- Roof Framing Plan

- Foundation Plan
Using either strip or isolated foundations

- Elevations
Four elevations showing each view of the proposed building

- Sections
Two sections of the building, one through the bathroom

- Details
Foundation Detail, Roof Eave Detail and Ridge Detail where applicable

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Business Plan
To include:
- Name/ Type of the Project
- Vision/Expected Outcome of the Project
- Upfront Costs
- Expected Returns
- Government Regulation (Application process and requirements for approval)
- Timelines
See DCA Checklist for Government Regulations