Group & Individual Conclusion

09 CONCLUSION GROUP AND PERSONAL REFLECTION

GROUP REFLECTION

The response to the brief allows a new framework for flexible living. While the outcome may not present an outright solution to the housing crisis, it presents new opportunities to outline desirable living situations within the modular housing typology.

Tackling this project as a group of three has been a rewarding process, as each of us have developed skills in communication, leadership and organisation. The group collaboration has been smooth, as we’ve each taken leadership in our own roles. Adam took charge of the portfolio, having an interest in how the work is presented, as well as theory and outcome of the project. Ben lead the BIM design stage, as he showed confidence in using Revit and has a great understanding of building regulations. Daniel was keen to develop the physical functionality through technical details in both construction and environmental awareness. While sharing the workload between us, we’ve also shared our learning experiences, and our specific areas of work have not restricted our development.

PERSONAL REFLECTION

This project has furthered my knowledge of DfMA and modular construction having already had previous experience in this typology from my previous work placement. However, I was able to fully take control and use innovative thinking towards our DfMA solution and the housing crisis, to produce a proposal that pushed us all in terms of our knowledge and skillset. I can say on behalf of my two colleagues, Adam and Dan, we have all benefited highly from this particular project, as we have all had to learn and understand the new technologies in the DfMA world to realise our own project, which we will be able to carry forward with us.

Working in a team has been incredibly helpful in aid of us producing the designs and portfolio as we have evenly balanced and distributed the work fairly, and helped and supported one another when necessary. The tasks were unintentionally split between us, all taking on initial roles that utilised our strengths and I believe this is how we worked well as a team. I carried out the BIM co-ordination throughout the project with the assistance of Dan nearer the deadline, and Adam and Dan concentrated on the portfolio and construction details respectively. This was a very enjoyable project and beneficial for all.