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STEM Project Presentation

STEM Project Presentation. Done By: Marcus Ng (3H119) . Rationale For Project. Rationale for Project. Singaporean Society: . Preservation VS Urbanization. Conservation . Need for Singapore to urbanize so as to keep itself competitive on the World Stage. Urbanization.

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STEM Project Presentation

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  1. STEM Project Presentation Done By: Marcus Ng (3H119)

  2. Rationale For Project

  3. Rationale for Project • Singaporean Society:

  4. Preservation VS Urbanization Conservation Need for Singapore to urbanize so as to keep itself competitive on the World Stage Urbanization • Need for Singapore to keep their cultural roots [Heritage]

  5. Conservation

  6. Aim of Project

  7. This project aims to research on the conservation of architectural timbre

  8. Preservation and Protection • Preservation Cambridge Dictionary— the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged • ProtectionCambridge Dictionary–to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss:

  9. Protection against animals (Termites)

  10. Uses of Wood • E.g. • Teak– Commonly found in neighboring countries like Indonesia; termite resistant • Redwood– Used for bridal furniture (Peranakan) • Chengai Wood– Used for flooring

  11. One also needs to consider the effects of weather on wood so as to ensure that the wood is well protected against • When one preserves architectural timbre, one needs to consider its uses and its cultural uses, lest the culture essence of it is lost.

  12. Research questions

  13. Research Questions • What are the traits of wood ? • How does it contribute to its usage? • How has wood been imbued into the various cultures? In particular, Baba chinese culture? Malay Culture

  14. Research Questions • What are the natural elements that wood are pit against? • E.g.Relative Humidity • E.g. Rainfall • What are the effects of the environment on architectural timbre? • E.g. Artifacts

  15. Research Questions • How does one protect wood against animals such as termites, rodents etc. ? • Fumigation? • Arsenic • What were the traditional methods for protecting wood against animals

  16. Qualitative and Quantitative Research

  17. Qualitative Research VS Quantitative Research • Qualitative Research— • Quantitative Research--

  18. Limitations

  19. Limitations • This study researches on the uses of wood in the context of Chinese culture.

  20. Mentors

  21. Oral History • Conduct an interview with Mr. Wee (former owner of the Baba house) with regards to the uses of wood in the various traditions and cultures of the family • Conduct an interview with Dr. Yeo/People who work with wood

  22. Case Study • A piece of architectural timbre provided by Dr. Yeo • Research conducted on the case study during the June holidays (TBC)

  23. End Product

  24. End Product • A video • An oral history interview • A PowerPoint presentation

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