Week 03: Technical difficulties

Day 08

The decision to re-work on my 3D model saved lots of time throughout the entire week. With my previous model, it would take almost weeks to apply all the changes Mr. Azhar pointed out this week. Lack of concentration would have led to a messed up model or major delay on my behalf. Now I realized the necessity and convenience from grouping objects in Sketch Up. I am pretty sure this applies to other softwares as well. AutoCad and 3D Max for instance.

Day 09

Today was the longest day since the day I've started work. The computer was terribly slow that saving a file took more then 10 minutes. As a result, I accidentally slept on the job while waiting for my file to save completely which resulted me missing lunch. From then on I realized time could be spent more wisely during those times that the computer hangs or takes a VERY long time to process a command by bringing along magazines, newspapers, novels or books from home to read.

Day 10

From my lesson the previous day, I brought a magazine from house. Continued work as usual making changes and improvements which Mr. Azhar had pointed out. The changes was never able to complete that day due to the poor condition of the computer. Luckily I bought along my magazine. That day I've learned another lesson. It was due to the ridiculous amount of time I had to wait to save a file that I decided to just go for lunch and neglect saving, hoping that when I return I could just hop on the chair and continue. When I returned the computer had auto-restarted. The UM consultant's meeting held today was an unofficial meeting but was called to discuss the technical drawings problems and possible solutions which could be taken. Throughout the meeting, each consultant had a discussion on issues relating to them.

Day 11

Today, Mr. Azhar mentioned about the current status of the Amin Rafie Project. He told me to produce two sets of 3D images for the client and for the authorities. I suppose that was the only highlight of the day.

Day 12

Final stage which I assume I would be playing part in the Amin Rafie Project. The 3D model was complete and all that needed attention was for me to produce two sets of 3D images for separate reasons. After producing those images I followed Amir to MBPJ to have a quick discussion regarding the submission. From my own observation, it seems the authorities are dead serious on the format of the building submission. Slight error and your drawings will be rejected without going through it. The sufficient knowledge from the Uniform Building By-laws (UBBL) were also necessary as a building not following the standard requirement will also be rejected. A casual conversation with Amir had me realize the authority of an architect of different qualifications.

End of Week 03

Current status: David thinks the challenges and unpredictable turns in work makes it as interesting as an adventure