UNIVERSITY VISION AND MISSION

VISION

B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science & Technology aspires to be a leader inEducation, Training and Research in Engineering, Science, Technology andManagement and to play a vital role in the Socio-Economic progress of the Country.

MISSION

• To blossom into an internationally renowned University

• To empower the youth through quality education and to provide professionalleadership

• To achieve excellence in all its endeavors to face global challenges

• To provide excellent teaching and research ambience

• To network with global Institutions of Excellence, Business, Industry andResearch Organizations

• To contribute to the knowledge base through Scientific enquiry, Applied Researchand Innovation.

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REGULATIONS 2013FOR

B.ARCH. DEGREE PROGRAMMES(WITH AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED TILL JUNE 2015)

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REGULATIONS - 2013 FORB.ARCH. DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1.0 PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS & NOMENCLATUREIn these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:

i) "Programme" means B.Arch degree Programme

ii) "Course" means a theory or studio or theory cum studio that is normallystudied in a semester, like theory of design, History of Architecture, Architecturaldesign, etc.

iii) "University" means B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 600048.

iv) "Institution" unless otherwise specifically mentioned as an autonomous oroff campus institution means B.S.Abdur Rahman University.

v) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of this University.

vi) "Controller of Examinations" means the Controller of Examinations ofB.S.Abdur Rahman University who is responsible for conduct of examinationsand declaration of results.

vii) "Dean (Academic Affairs)" means Dean (Academic Affairs) of B.S.AbdurRahman University.

viii) "Dean (Student Affairs)" means Dean(Student Affairs) of B.S.Abdur RahmanUniversity.

2.0 ADMISSION

2.1 A candidate admitted to 1st semester of ten semester B.Arch degreeprogramme shall be required to have passed the higher secondary examinationof (10+2) curriculum (Academic Stream) with a minimum overall aggregateof 50% marks and with Mathematics and English as subjects of study.

OrA pass in the 10+3 Diploma in "Civil" or "Architectural Assistantship"recognized by the Central or State Government with a minimum overallaggregate of 50% marks.

Or

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International Baccalaureate diploma after 10 years of schooling with notless than 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics and English ascompulsory subjects of examination.

AND

2.2 In addition to the above, the candidate shall pass the National Aptitude Test inArchitecture as specified by the Council of Architecture with a minimum of40% marks.

2.3 The eligibility criteria such as marks, number of attempts and physical fitnessshall be prescribed by the University from time to time.

3.0 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

3.1. The curriculum structure of B.Arch Degree programme shall consists of:

i. "Theory" courses covering basic, humanities & social sciences andarchitecture

ii. "Theory cum studio" courses

iii. "Studio" courses

iv. "Elective" courses

v. "Practical Training " of one year duration

vi. Dissertation and Architectural thesis

vii. Educational tour/ Field visits

3.2 Every semester curriculum shall normally have a blend of theory, theory cumstudio and studio courses with a maximum of two studio courses.

3.3 Theory courses shall carry one credit per lecture period per week and studiocourses carry one credit per two/three periods. Practical Training of one yearshall carry 20 credits.

3.4 For the award of the degree a student should have earned all credits mentionedin the curriculum.

4.0. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

4.1. Each semester shall normally consists of 90 working days or 540 periods.

4.2. A student is ordinarily expected to complete the B.Arch programme in tensemesters (Five Academic Years) but in any case not more than sixteensemesters (Eight Academic Years) including branch of study.

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5.0. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT AND SEMESTER / COURSEREPETITION

5.1 A student shall earn 100% attendance in the contact periods of every course,subject to a maximum relaxation of 25% (for genuine reasons such as medicalgrounds or representing the University in approved events etc.) to becomeeligible to appear for the semester-end examination in that course, failing whichthe student shall be awarded "I" grade in that course. If the course is a corecourse, the candidate should register for and repeat the course when it isoffered next.

5.2 The faculty member of each course shall cumulate the attendance details forthe semester and furnish the names of the students who have not earned therequired attendance in that course to the class advisor. The class advisor willconsolidate and furnish the list of students who have earned less that 75%attendance, in various courses, to the Dean (Academic Affairs) through theHead of the Department. Thereupon, the Dean (Academic Affairs) shallannounce, course-wise, the names of such students prevented from writingthe semester end examination in each course.

5.3 A student who is awarded "U" grade in a course will have the option of either towrite semester end arrear examination at the end of the subsequent semesters,or to redo the course whenever the course is offered. Marks earned during theredo period in the continuous assessment for the course, will be used forgrading along with the marks earned in the semester end (re-do) examination.If any student obtained "U" grade, the marks earned during the redo period forthe continuous assessment for that course will be considered for furtherappearance as arrears.

5.4 A student should register to re-do a core course wherein "I" or "W" grade isawarded. If the student is awarded, "I" or "W" grade in an elective courseeither the same elective course may be repeated or a new elective coursemay be taken.

5.5 If a student with "U" grade prefers to redo any particular course fails to earnthe minimum 75% attendance while doing that course, then he/she will not bepermitted to write the semester end examination and his / her earlier 'U' gradeand continuous assessment marks shall continue.

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6.0 COURSE COMMITTEE

Common course offered to more than one class, shall have a "CourseCommittee", comprising all the faculty members teaching the common coursewith one of them nominated as Course Coordinator. The nomination of thecourse coordinator shall be made by the Head of the Department / Dean.

7.0 CLASS COMMITTEE

7.1 Every class shall have a class committee which will be constituted by theHead of the Department / Dean.

7.2. The composition of the class committee for B.Arch programme from 1st to10th semester, will be as follows:

i) One senior faculty member preferably not teaching to the concerned class,appointed as Chairman by the Head of the Department / Dean.

ii) Faculty members of individual courses.

iii) Two students, (preferably one male and one female) of the class pergroup of 30 students or part thereof, to be nominated by the Head of theDepartment/Dean, in consultation with the faculty advisors.

iv) All faculty advisors and the class advisor of the class.

v) Head of the Department / Dean.

7.3. The class committee shall meet at least thrice during the semester. The firstmeeting will be held within two weeks from the date of commencement ofclasses, in which the nature of continuous assessment for various coursesand the weightages for each component of assessment will be decided forthe first, second and third assessments. The second meeting will be heldwithin a week after the date of first assessment report, to review the students'performance and for follow up action. The third meeting will be held within aweek after the second assessment report, to review the students' performanceand for follow up action.

7.4 During these three meetings the student members representing the entireclass, shall meaningfully interact and express opinions and suggestions ofthe class students to improve the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process

7.5 The class committee, excluding the student members, shall meet within 10days from the last day of the semester end examination to analyze theperformance of the students in all the components of assessments and decidethe grades for students in each course.

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8.0 CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

8.1 Every Teacher shall maintain an Attendance and Assessment record, whichconsists of attendance marked for each lecture or studio sessions, the testmarks and the topic covered. This should be submitted to the Head of theDepartment or Dean as the case may be at regular intervals (at least threetimes in a semester) for checking the syllabus covered and the assessmentsmade. At the end of the semester the Dean shall verify and keep the Attendanceand Assessment records in safe custody for a period of five years.

8.2. Assessment Procedures for various courses.

8.2.1 A minimum of three continuous assessments and an semester endexamination for Theory, Theory cum studio and elective courses will beconducted. The weightage for the semester end examination shall be 50%and the continuous assessments shall be 50%. The second assessment shallbe a test in the pattern of semester end examinations, which will have aweightage of 25%. The other two assessments together will carry 25%weightage, which may be in the form of assignments, seminars, skilldevelopment, etc.

8.2.2.Assessment for studio courses comprising of Architectural Design shallhave 70% weightage for continuous assessments and 30% weightage forsemester end examination in the form of viva-voce by an external examinerproposed by the Head of the Department / Dean and appointed by the Controllerof Examinations.

8.2.3.Three assessments for Dissertation shall be made by the review committee,constituted by the Dean, which shall carry a weightage of 70% and 30%weightage for semester end examination in the form of viva-voce by a teamconsisting of the supervisor concerned, Internal and External Examinersproposed by the Head of the Department / Dean and appointed by the Controllerof Examinations.

8.2.4.Practical Training:

Every student shall undergo practical training under registered architects inthe VII and VIII Semesters in the architectural offices approved by the Dean.

Continuous assessment for practical training shall be for a weightage of 50%based on the two periodic reviews by a review committee constituted by theDean and 50% weightage for the semester end examination in the form of

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viva voce by a team consisting of coordinator, internal & external examinersproposed by the HOD / Dean appointed by Controller of Examination.

8.2.5 Architectural Thesis:

Every student shall undertake a project on a topic approved by the ReviewCommittee. The Review Committee shall comprise of the Head of theDepartment/Dean, Supervisor of the project and two internal membersappointed by the Dean in the beginning of the semester. The progress of thestudent in the project shall be reviewed by the review committee at least threetimes during the semester for a weightage of 70%.

The student shall submit the thesis at the end of the X semester. The evaluationof the Project work will be based on the thesis and a viva-voce examination bya team consisting of the supervisor concerned, internal examiner and externalexaminer nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Controller ofExaminations. viva-voce examination shall carry a weightage of 30%.

8.2.6 Weightage of Marks for continuous assessment and semester-endexamination

Sl. Courses Weightage of Weightage forNo. Continuous Semester End

Assessment Examination1 Theory and Theory cum Studio

courses 50% 50%

2 Architectural Design(Studio Courses) 70% 30%

3. Dissertation 70% 30%

4. Practical Training 50% 50%

5. Architectural Thesis 70% 30%

9.0. DURATION OF SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS

9.1 The duration of the semester end examination for Theory and Elective coursesshall be 3 hours.

9.2 The duration of the examination for Theory cum studio courses shall be 4hours.

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10.0 TEMPORARY BREAK OF STUDY FROM A PROGRAMME

i) A student can avail one time temporary break of study covering the currentsemester and/or next semester period. However if a student intends totemporarily discontinue the programme in the middle for valid reasons(such as accident or hospitalization due to prolonged ill health) and torejoin the programme in a later semester he/she shall apply to the Deanin advance, in any case, not later than the last date of registering for thesemester-end examinations, through the Dean/HOD stating the reasonstherefore.

ii) A student availed break of study has to rejoin only in the same semesterfrom where he left.

iii) If any student is detained for want of requisite attendance, progress andgood conduct, the period spent in that semester shall not be consideredas permitted 'Break of Study'.

11.0. PASSING REQUIREMENTS

11.1 For the courses Architectural Design, Dissertation, Architectural thesis,Practical Training a minimum of 45 % marks in continuous assessment ismandatory, without which the student will not be eligible to appear for thesemester end examination / viva voce.

11.2 In all courses a student has to secure a minimum of 45% marks in SemesterEnd Examination / viva voce and a minimum of 50% marks in continuousassessment and semester end examination / viva voce put together.

11.3 If a student fails to secure a minimum 45% marks in the continuous assessmentin the studio course - Architectural Design - he/she shall improve the internalassessment by resubmitting the improved drawings during the subsequentsemester, obtain minimum 45% marks in the continuous assessment andappear for viva voce examination.

11.4 If a student fails to secure a minimum 45% marks in the viva voce examinationshe/she shall appear for viva voce examination during the subsequent semester.

11.5. A student who has arrears in the studio course- Architectural Design in

I semester cannot move to the III semester

II semester cannot move to the IV semester

III semester cannot move to the V semester

IV semester cannot move to the VI semester

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V semester cannot move to the VII semester

VI semester cannot move to the VIII semester

11.6 If a student fails to secure a pass in the Practical Training, he/she shall repeatthe training during next semester/year as the case may be until he/she securesa pass. Otherwise he/she will not be permitted to move to IX semester.

11.7 For Dissertation / Architectural thesis, a student who secures less than 45%marks in the continuous assessment shall not be permitted to submit thethesis and take the Viva Voce Examinations at the end of the Semester. He/she shall redo the dissertation / thesis with the same topic or in a differenttopic in the subsequent semester and secure fresh internal assessment marks.

11.8 If a student fails to secure a pass in the dissertation / Architectural thesis,having obtained not less than 50% of the total marks prescribed for thecontinuous assessment but less than 45% of the total marks prescribed forthe Viva voce Examinations, he / she shall improve the dissertation / thesis onthe same topic and resubmit the thesis at the end of the subsequent semester.In such cases, the continuous internal assessment marks already securedby the candidate shall remain valid. The resubmitted dissertation / thesisshall be assessed through a viva voce examination as in the case of a regularcandidate.

11.9 If a candidate wishes to change the topic of dissertation / architectural thesisin case of a failure or in the case of a prevention, he/she shall join the coursewhen in session next, get the topic approved, secure fresh internal assessmentmarks and submit the new dissertation / thesis as in the case of a regularcandidate.

11.10 The thesis shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the last workingday of the semester.

12.0 DECLARATION OF RESULTS AND AWARD OF GRADES:

12.1. All Assessments of a course will be made on absolute marks basis. However,the Class Committee without the student members and the invited members,shall meet within 10 days after the semester end examinations, analyze theperformance of students in all assessments of a course and award lettergrades. The letter grades and the corresponding grade points are as follows:

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Letter Grade Grade PointsS 10

A 9

B 8

C 7

D 6

E 5

U 0

I --

W --

"W" denotes withdrawal from the course."I" denotes incompletion of a course."U" denotes unsuccessful performance in the course."AB" denotes absence for the semester end examination/viva voce.

12.2 A student who earns a minimum of five grade points in course is declared tohave successfully completed the course. Such a course cannot be repeatedby the student.

12.3 The results, after awarding of grades, shall be signed by the chairperson ofthe Class Committee and the Dean / Head of the Department and declared bythe Controller of Examinations.

12.4 Within two weeks from the date of declaration of result, a student can apply forrevaluation of his / her semester-end theory examination answer scripts ofcourses, on payment of prescribed fee, through proper application to Controllerof Examinations. HOD/Dean shall constitute a revaluation committeeconsisting of Chairman of the class committee as convener, the faculty memberof the course and a senior member of faculty knowledgeable in that course.The committee shall meet within a week to revalue the answer scripts andsubmit its report to the Controller of Examinations for declaring the results.Anyhow courses which don't have written semester end examination will nothave the provision for revaluation.

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12.5 After the results are declared, grade sheets shall be issued to each student,which will contain the following details: The list of courses enrolled during thesemesters and grades scored, the Grade Point Average(GPA) for the semesterand the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of all courses enrolled fromfirst semester onwards. GPA is the ratio of the sum of the products of thenumber of credits of courses registered and the points corresponding to thegrades scored in those courses, taken for all the courses, to the sum of thenumber of credits of all the courses in the semester.

12.6 If Ci, is the number of credits assigned for the ith course and GPi is the GradePoint in the ith course

courses of number = n Where C

)GPi)(C(GPA

ni i

ni i

∑ =

∑ ==1

1

The Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA shall be calculated in a similarmanner, considering all the courses enrolled from first semester.

"I" & "W" grades will be excluded for calculating GPA .

"U", "I", "AB" and "W" grades will be excluded for calculating CGPA

13.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE

13.1 For the award of B.Arch degree, a student shall satisfy the followingrequirements.

a. Should have passed all the courses specified in the programmecurriculum and earned the required number credits prescribed for theprogramme within a maximum period of 16 semesters (8 years) from thedate of admission, including the break of study.

b. Should have completed at least one educational tour.

c. No disciplinary action is pending against him / her.

14.0. CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE AWARDED

After successful completion of programme, the degree will be awarded bythe university with the following classifications based on CGPA.

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Classification CGPA

First Class with Distinction 8.50 and above and passing all thecourses in the first appearance andcompleting the programme within thenormal ten semesters

First Class 6.50 and above and completing theprogramme within a maximum of twelvesemesters.

Second Class All others

14.1 However, to be eligible for First Class with Distinction, a student should nothave obtained U or I or AB grade in any course during his/her study and shouldhave completed the U.G. programme within a minimum period covered by theminimum duration plus authorized break of study, if any.

14.2 To be eligible for First Class, a student should have passed the examination inall courses within the specified minimum number of semesters reckoned fromhis/her commencement of study plus two semesters. For this purpose, theauthorized break of study will not be counted.

14.3 The students who do not satisfy the above two conditions will be classified assecond class. For the purpose of classification, the CGPA will be rounded totwo decimal places. For the purpose of comparison of performance of studentsand ranking, CGPA will be considered up to three decimal places.

15.0 POWER TO MODIFY

The university may from time to time revise, amend or change the Regulations,scheme of examinations and syllabi if found necessary.

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CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS FOR B.ARCH(Ten Semesters / Full Time)

CURRICULUMSEMESTER I

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

1 ARB1101 History of Architecture & Culture – I 3 0 3

2 ARB1102 Theory of Architecture 3 0 3

Theory cum Studio

3 ARB1103 Art Studio 1 3 3

4 ARB1104 Building Technology – I 1 4 4

5 ARB1105 Architectural Drawing & Graphics – I 0 6 3

Studio

6 ARB1106 Architectural Design – I 0 12 6

Total Credit 22

SEMESTER II

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

1 AR B 1201 History of Architecture & Culture - II 3 0 3

2 AR B 1202 Theory of Design 3 0 3

3 AR B 1203 Environmental Science 3 0 3

Theory cum Studio

4 AR B 1204 Building Technology - II 1 4 4

5 AR B 1205 Architectural Drawing & Graphics - II 0 6 3

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Studio

6 AR B 1206 Architectural Design - II 0 12 6

Total Credit 22

SEMESTER III

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

1 AR B 2301History of Architecture & Culture – III 3 0 3

2 AR B 2302 Structural design for Architects - I 3 0 3

3 AR B 2303 Building Services - I 3 0 3

4 AR B 2305 Climatology 3 0 3

Theory cum Studio

AR B 2304 Building Technology – III 2 4 4

Studio

AR B 2306 Architectural Design – III 0 14 7

Total Credit 23

SEMESTER IV

S. Course Course Name LectureStudio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

1 AR B 2401 History of Architecture & Culture – IV 3 0 3

2 AR B 2402 Structural design for Architects - II 3 0 3

3 AR B 2403 Building Services - II 3 0 3

4 AR B 2405 Site Planning & Analysis 3 0 3

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Theory cum Studio

5 AR B 2404 Building Technology – IV 2 4 4

Studio

6 AR B 2406 Architectural Design – IV 0 14 7

Total Credit 23

SEMESTER V

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

1 AR B 3501 History of Architecture & Culture - V 3 0 3

2 AR B 3502 Structural design for Architects - III 3 0 3

3 AR B 3503 Building Services - III 3 0 3

4 AR B XXXX Elective - I 3 0 3

Theory cum Studio

5 AR B 3504 Building Technology -V 2 4 4

Studio

6 AR B 3506 Architectural Design - V 0 16 8

Total Credit 24

SEMESTER VI

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

1 AR B 3601 History of Architecture & Culture - VI 3 0 3

2 AR B 3602 Structural design for Architects - IV 3 0 3

3 AR B 3603 Estimation and Specification 3 0 3

4 AR B XXXX Elective - II 3 0 3

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Theory cum Studio

5 AR B 3605 Architectural Acoustics & Detailing 2 4 4

Studio

6 AR B 3606 Architectural Design - VI 0 16 8

Total Credit 24

SEMESTER VII - PRACTICAL TRAINING - 10 CREDITS

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

AR B 4701 Practical Training -I - - 10

SEMESTER VIII - PRACTICAL TRAINING - 10 CREDITS

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

AR B 4801 Practical Training - II - - 10

SEMESTER IX

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

Theory

AR B 5901 Professional Ethics & Practice - I 3 0 3

AR B 5902 Human Settlement Planning 3 0 3

AR B 5903 Urban Design 3 0 3

AR B XXXX Elective -III 3 0 3

Studio

AR B 5904 Dissertation 3 0 3

AR B 5906 Architectural Design - VII 0 16 9

Total Credit 24

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SEMESTER X

S. Course Course Name Lecture Studio/ CreditNo. Code Practical

AR B 5101 Professional Ethics & Practice - II 3 0 3

AR B XXXX Elective -IV 3 0 3

AR B 5106 Architectural Thesis 0 28 14

Total Credit 20

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LIST OF ELECTIVESLIST OF BASIC ELECTIVES:

Semester V

1. AR B 3511 - Interior Design (Theory)

2. AR B 3512 - Art Appreciation

3. AR B 3513 - Principles of Traditional Architecture - I

4. AR B 3515 – Landscape Architecture

Semester VI

5. AR B 3611 - Energy Efficient Architecture

6. AR B 3612 - Digital Art

7. AR B 3613 - Principles of Traditional Architecture - II

8. AR B 3614 - Vernacular Architecture

LIST OF ADVANCED ELECTIVES :

Semester IX

1. AR B 5911 Urban Housing

2. AR B 5912 Architectural Conservation

3. AR B 5913 Advanced structures

4. AR B 5914 Earthquake resistant Buildings

Semester X

5. AR B 5102 Sustainable Architecture & Planning

6. AR B 5103 Architectural Management

7. AR B 5104 Construction Technology

8. AR B 5105 Safety systems and Building Automation

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SEMESTER IAR B 1101 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE - I 3 0 3

AIM:

To provide knowledge about the development in art & architecture of the ancientWestern World from prehistoric age and also how architecture is influencedby various factors like Historical, Social, Political aspects, etc.,

OBJECTIVES:

• To enlighten the origin of architecture & to discover the genesis of form of thebuildings with respect to the human needs and aspirations, climate, etc., overa period of time.

• To understand the impact of political, social and economical factors in thearchitectural development.

• To distinguish the differences in classical era which includes West Asia, Egypt,Rome & Greece.

• To understand the contextual and technological developments.

• To appreciate the interrelationship between various culture & civilizations tothe building types.

• To study and analyze the architecture production of antiquity.

UNIT: I PREHISTORIC AGE 6

Concepts of culture and civilization - Paleolithic and Neolithic culture - art formsand evolution of shelter - megaliths - agricultural revolution and its impact onculture and civilization.

UNIT: II ANCIENT RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS: EGYPT 7

Landscape and culture of Ancient Egypt- history, religious and funerary beliefsand practices - monumentality - tomb architecture: evolution of the pyramidfrom the mastaba - temple architecture: mortuary temples and cult temples.

Great Pyramid of Cheops, Temple of Ammon Ra, Karnak - Temple of AbuSimbal (Rock Cut).

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UNIT: III ANCIENT RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS: MESOPOTAMIA 8

Urbanization in the Fertile Crescent - Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian andPersian culture - evolution of city-states and their character- law and writing -theocracy and architecture - evolution of the ziggurat - palaces.

Ziggurat of Ur, Urnamu - Palace of Sargon, Khorsabad - Palace at Persepolis

UNIT: IV CLASSICIAL PERIOD: GREECE 12

Landscape and culture of Greece- Minoan and Mycenaean cultures- Hellenicand Hellenistic cultures - Greek character- Greek polis and democracy - Greekcity planning- - architecture in the archaic and classic periods - Domesticarchitecture; Public Buildings: Agora, stoas, theaters, bouletrion and stadias -Greek temple: evolution and classification- Parthenon and Erecthion- ordersin architecture: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian - optical illusions in architecture.

UNIT: V CLASSICAL PERIOD: ROME 12

Roman history: Republic and Empire - Roman religion and the Roman temple-Roman character- lifestyle- Roman urban planning - art and architecture asimperial propaganda: forums and basilicas- domestic architecture - structuralforms, materials and techniques of construction - orders in architecture: Tuscanand Composite.

Rome: Forum Romanum and other Imperial Forums, Enclosure andmanipulation of space: Pantheon- Public buildings: Colloseum, CircusMaximus, Thermae of Caraculla.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED BOOKS

1. Sir Banister Fletcher, A History of Architecture, University of London, TheAntholone Press, 1996.

2. Spiro Kostof - A History of Architecture - Setting and Rituals, Oxford UniversityPress, London, 1985.

3. Henri Stelerlin - The Pharaohs - Plerre Terrail - 2001.

4. G.K.Hiraskar, Great Ages of World Architecture, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, Delhi

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REFERENCES

1. Marco Bussagli - Rome Art and Architecture - Konemann - 2004.

2. S.Lloyd and H.W.Muller, History of World Architecture - Series, Faber and FaberLtd., London, 1986.

3. Gosta, E. Samdstrp, Man the Builder, Mc.Graw Hill Book Company, New York,1970.

URL's

1. http://library.advanced.org/10098

2. http://www.encylopedia.com/articles/05371.html

3. http://www.cup.org/Titles/09/0521094526.html

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AR B 1102 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3 0 3

AIM:

The foremost goal of the subject is to have a deeper understanding of thegroundbreaking term "ARCHITECTURE".

OBJECTIVES:

• To understand and analyze the principal elements of Architecture, in terms offamous buildings.

• To comprehend concepts of architecture, relating to case studies.

• To identify ,analyze , examine the thought process involved in design,

• To understand the ideas of ordering principles which is a key theme to design,in terms of case-studies.

• To recognize the basic elements of form and space and understand how theycan be manipulated and organized in the development of design concept bystudying examples.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE 6

Definitions of Architecture - Context for architecture as satisfying human needs- Functional, aesthetic and psychological aspects.

Point, line, plane, form, shape, pattern, light, colour, texture - Understandingthe elements :With respect to architecture - Exercises involving the above

UNIT II ARCHITECTURAL SPACE AND MASS 8

Detailed study of the visual and emotional effects of geometric forms and theirderivatives: sphere, cube, pyramid, cylinder and cone - Transformation of forms,Articulation of forms - mass -space/solid-void effects, articulation of edges,corners, surfaces - Exercises involving the above.

UNIT III ORGANISATION OF FORM AND SPACE 10

Spatial relationships: space within space, interlocking spaces, adjacentspaces, space linked by a common space - spatial organization: centralised,linear, radial, clustered, grid - form- space relationships - Exercises involvingthe above.

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UNIT: IV CIRCULATION AND IN TOTALITY 9

Circulation as organizing element: building approach, building entrance,configuration of the path, path space relationship, form of circulation space -Exercises involving the above - Thrust on case - studies -holistic.

UNIT V AESTHETIC COMPONENTS OF DESIGN 12

Proportion, scale, balance, rhythm, axis, symmetry, hierarchy, datum, unity,harmony, Dominance with respect to architecture - study of famous buildings.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 45

REQUISITES:

"The itinerary pertains to vital theory of principles, which focuses on Architecturalthoughts. The subject conveys the concepts, themes, hypothesis, conception,views, notion / ideas of Architectural thought process. In broadest sense, theessence of the theory directs one to learn & practice the ethics of architecturewhich has been accomplished from past to present

REFERENCES :

1. Ching, Frank (Francis D.K.), "Architectural Graphics", Van Nostrand Reinhold,New York 2003, ISBN 0471209066

2. Ching, Frank (Francis D.K.), "Architecture: Form, Space & Order", VanNostrand Reinhold, New York. Hoboken 2007; ISBN 0471752169

3. Ching, Frank (Francis D.K.), "Drawing: A Creative Process", Van NostrandReinhold, New York 1990.

4. Simon Unwin, "Analysing Architecture", Rouledge, London, 2003.

5. V.S.Pramar, "Design Fundamentals in Architecture", Somaiya PublicationsPrivate Ltd.,

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AR B 1103 ART STUDIO 1 3 3

AIM:

To develop presentation skills, visual expression and representation, imaginativethinking and creativity through a hands on working with various mediums andmaterials.

OBJECTIVES:

• To understand and employ various mediums and technique of representationas it relates to art and architecture.

• To expose the students to visual expression and thinking from nature and builtenvironment so as to contribute towards the development of imaginativethinking.

• To sensitise students to express skills in architecture through art.

UNIT I FREE HAND DRAWING 15

Free hand sketching in Bird's eye view, worms eye view & normal eye view forthe following:

City scape, Sea scape, Wild scape, Sky scape, Street views and Heritageareas.

Sketching human forms (Knowledge of anatomy) expressions, graphicrepresentations. Understanding depth, light & shade, Sciography etc.

UNIT II - PAINTING 15

Understanding depth, light & Shade sciography etc with different media lightwater colours, postal colours , water soluble colour pencil, pen and ink, oilpastels, dry crayons etc of campus buildings designed by internationally famousarchitects.

UNIT III - MODEL MAKING 20

Study of linear forms - Creating wire sculptures, mobile sculptures, atriumsculptures, space sculptures, geodesic domes etc.

For outdoor and indoor architectural spaces using card board, form boards,match sticks, steel wires, bamboo splits etc.

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Study of planarforms - creating abstract sculptures out of mount board, metalfoils or any other planar material and also exploring the adoptability of thesesculptures to architectural functions-Study of paper forms-exploration of variousfolded paper forms and its possible use in architectural spaces.

Study of primary solids - Making mount board models of cubes, cuboids, squarepyramid, cylinder and cone

Study of solids and voids - creation of abstract and semi abstract symbolicsculptural forms and spaces-Study of Fluid/Plastic forms- use of clay, plasteror any other moldable material and create plastic and free flowing sculpturalforms

Study of textures - vitiating a cube by way of textures, texture applicability inmurals and interior decoration-

Origami/Tessellations. Models using clay, plaster of Paris, wax, wire, matchsticks etc.

UNIT IV - PHOTOGRAPHY 10

Introduction to photography, exercises on presenting the created models usingphotography as a technique.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 60

REQUIRED READING:

1. Jim Legitt, "Drawing Shortcuts", John Wiley & sons Inc, 2010.

REFERENCES:

1. Webb, Frank, "The Artist guide to Composition, "David & Charles, U.K., 1994.

2. Moivahuntly, "The artist drawing book", David & Charles, U.K., 1994.

3. Drawing a Creative Process", Ching Francis, Van Nostrand Reinhold, NewYork, 1990.

4. Arundell (Jan) Exploring sculpture, Mills and Boon, London/Charles, T. BrandFord Company, U.S.A.

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AR B 1104 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY - I 2 4 4

AIM:

This course is a combination of lecture & studio classes aimed at developingthe students to understand various building materials and its constructiontechniques.

OBJECTIVES:

• To expose the students to different building materials of construction (mostlyvernacular for this semester), their properties and its applications progressively.

• To introduce the different components of a building and its functions.

• To enable the students to learn the application by doing the relevant details ofconstruction and drawings also.

• To encourage students to study both in classrooms & also at worksite in orderto get the practical exposure.

UNIT: I INTRODUCTION 15

Introduction to building construction, building systems and building materials.Components and function of foundations, plinths, super structure, openings,lintels, roof, parapet.

Building components to be studied through a cross section of a masonrybuilding.

UNIT: II VERNACULAR BUILDING MATERIALS 15

Soil formation, grain size distribution, classification system, mud architecture: through the ages, advantages & disadvantages, Stabilization of soil, Earthtechniques & types, treatment of soil. Sand - properties, uses, bulking of sand.Types of lime - properties and uses - Manufacturing process - preparation oflime mortar - mix proportion for various works.

Bamboo -plant classification, species & geographical distribution -Bamboo :Anatomy, Properties, strength, processing, harvesting, working of Bambootools - Treatment and preservation of Bamboo and uses of Bamboo. Cane,gate, coir, coconut - Growth, Form, Shape, Leaves, Flowering, Propagation.

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Straw as a building material - Basics, fire, moisture, insects and pests proof.Roofing materials - Thatch, grass, Bamboo, reeds - Basics Drawings ofbamboo construction & details.

UNIT: III STONES 15

Classification of rocks -various types of stones used for construction - use ofstone in building construction - test for stone - deterioration - preservation -various stone finishes like dressing, polishing. Drawings of types of masonry- random rubble and ashlar

Drawings of stone foundation, lintel, sill, cavity walls, flooring, arches (semi-circular & segmental), corbel.

UNIT: IV BRICKS AND CLAY PRODUCTS 15

Properties - uses of brick in building construction - types of bricks: traditionaland modular - manufacturing process - properties of sound bricks- forms ofbricks - clay products: clay blocks, ceramic, terracotta - types and use inbuilding construction.

UNIT: V BRICKS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 15

Brick bonding - English and Flemish: L- junction, T- junction, intersections.Stretcher and header bond. Rat-trap bond, Creative bonding. Piers andfoundations.

Hollow clay blocks - for walls - partitions -roofs. Roofings - Flats Roofs orTerrace roofs - Sloping roofs.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 75

TEXT BOOKS:

1. P.C. Varghese, "Building Materials", Prentice Hall of India put Ltd New Delhi110001, 2005.

2. S. C. Rangwala, "Engineering Materials", Character Publishing house, Anand- 388 001, India, 2011

3. S.P.Arora & S.P.Bindra, "Text book of Building Construction", Ganpat RaiPublications (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2013

4. B.C. Punmia, "Building Construction", 2005

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5. Dunkelberg, K., "Bambus - Bamboo, Bamboo as a Building Material", KarlKramer Verlag, 2000.

REFERENCES:

1. S.K. Duggal, "Building materials", Oxford and IBH publishing Co, pvt, Ltd, NewDelhi 110001, 1997.

2. Morgan, "Elements of structure"

3. R. F Spencke and D.J.Cook, "Building Materials in Developing Countries", JohnWiley and sons 1983.

4. Barry, "The Construction of Buildings", Affiliated East West Press pvt. Ltd,New Delhi, 2010

5. Don. A. Watson, "Construction Materials & Processes", Mcgraw Hill, 2011

6. WB McKay, "Building Construction", Longman, UK, 2000

7. Francis D.K.Ching, "Building Construction illustrated", John Wiley & Sons,2000

8. Rural Construction NBO - New Delhi

9. UNO, "Use of Bamboo and Reeds in Construction ",UNO Publications

10. Chris Magword and Petermack, "Straw Bale Building", New Society Publishers,2000.

URL's

1. http://ag.avizona.edu/SWES

2. http://www/angelfite.com/in

3. http://www.idrc.ca/library/documents/104800/chapz-e.html

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AR B 1105 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND GRAPHICS-I 0 6 3

AIM:

To develop the requisite level of proficiency in drawing which is seen as aprimary communication tool in the practice of architecture and train the studentsin the fundamental techniques of Architectural Drawing and Free Hand Drawing.

OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce drafting procedures, graphic codes, symbols and architecturallettering.

• To enable the students learn architectural scales and their application to realobjects and drawings

• To teach the students Construction of basic and complex geometrical shapes.

• To expose the students to different projections like Orthographic, Isometric,axonometric and oblique projections.

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION 10

Introduction to the basic principles of drawing - scale conversion etc. - Practicesin lettering.

UNIT II: GEOMETRICAL DRAWING 18

Introduction to Plane geometry - Exercise in construction of Straight lines,Circles, Tangents and Regular polygons. Description of Plane Curves: Ellipse,Parabola and Hyperbola. Solid Geometry : Simple Projections - Projection ofsolids - Developments

UNIT III: ISOMETRIC & AXONOMETRIC 17

Isometric View: Isometric Views of Objects, building components such asSteps, Canopy etc. Axonometric view: Axonometric view of objects, interiorview of rooms etc.

UNIT IV: MEASURED DRAWING 15

Understanding of different scales and their uses in practice - Drawings toscale. Examples of Measured drawing - Furniture, Class room plan, Doors,Windows, Entrance Gate, building etc.

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UNIT V: SKETCHING 15

Indoor objects - still Life - Furniture, Equipment - Understanding Depth, light,Shade, Shadow Etc., Outdoor sketching: Natural Forms/ Built Forms,Understanding variety in Forms. Sketching Human Form: Anatomy andExpressions - Graphical Representations.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 75

TEXT BOOKS

1. M.S.Kumar, "Engineering Drawing", DD publications, Chennai 600 048- 2005.

2. Francis D.K.Ching &Steven P Juroszek, "Design drawing", John Wiley & Sons,USA, 1998

3. Douglas Cooper, "Drawing and Perceiving", John Wilag & Sons. Inc, 2007.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. I.H. Morris, Geometrical Drawing for Art Students, Orient Longman Chennai.

2. Rayeuans, "Drawing and Painting Architecture", Pub. Van Nostrand ReinholdCompany, New York.

3. Ralph W. Liebing "Architectural Working Drawing", John Wiley & Sons. Inc -2000.

4. Jim Leggitt, "Drawing Short Cuts", John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2010.

WEBSITES

1. http://www.cs.brown.edu

2. http://www.dtcc.edu/-document,project info - Arch.dwg.

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AR B 1106 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - I 0 14 6

AIM:

To introduce the meaning of "design" and relate it to "architecture" through anunderstanding of basic elements of design, the principles of designrelationships and analysis of design elements.

Also to impart a good foundation in design through hands-on experience indesigning simple two dimensional and three dimensional compositions.

OBJECTIVES:

• To theoretically understand first the various elements of art and the evolutionof design principles through the combination of all the elements.

• Introduction to colour, texture & their attributes on different principles in differentways.

• To understand creativity & design as a unique product both as a evolutionfrom nature & as a product of " Freedom from the known"

• Development of student's vision regarding 3-D forms (models and sculptures)in different materials for specific themes/expressions to develop creative/imaginative thinking.

1. BASIC DESIGN -1

An introduction to various design elements such as line, shape , mass ,colouretc including the theoretical aspects such as properties of line compositions,family of shapes, analysis of forms and colour theory - making two dimensionaland three dimensional works using the basic design elements of art.

Understanding the principles of design such as Repetition, Harmony, Contrast,Dominance, Balance, Dynamism, etc.,through design compositions, collageworks , logos, murals, & Models. Conversion of intangible emotions like music,smell, sound in to models.

Understanding the design as a next step continues to the evolutionary processof nature & from nature through Exercises involving natural forms and variousapproaches to art such as - Representation, Abstraction, and Non-Representational/ Non-Objective compositions.

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Understanding & creating awareness on environmental impacts on the natureby the daily use materials by exploring lateral thinking to use the recyclingmaterials in to usable models and create a new product .

2. WORKSHOP

Use of hand tools and materials in carpentry, Glass models, masonry andmodel making involving basic design principles & exposure to differentmediums & materials of model - making which involves making threedimensional sculptures involving the basic platonic solids and abstractsculptures using various techniques/ materials such as POP, wire/ matchstick,soap, clay etc.,

TOTAL SESSIONS: 180

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Paul Zelanski & Mary Pat Fisher, "Design principles & Problems" , 2nd Ed,Thomson & Wadsworth,USA,1996

2. Owen Cappleman & Michael Jack Kordan, "Foundations in Architecture: AnAnnotated Anthology of beginning design projects", Van Nostrand Reinhold,New York.

3. Paul Laseau, "Graphic Thinking For Architects and Designers", John Wiley &Sons, New York, 2001.

4. Francis D.K.Ching, "Architecture - Form Space and Order", Van NostrandReinhold Co., (Canada),1979.

5. John W.Mills, " The Technique of Sculpture", B.T.Batsford Limited, New York -Reinhold Publishing Corporation, London,1966.

6. C.Lawrence Bunchy, "Acrylic for Sculpture and Design", 450,West 33rdStreet,New York,N.Y.10001,1972.

7. Charles Wallschlaeger & Synthia Busic Snyder, "Basic Visual Concepts &Principles for artists, architects & designers", McGraw hill, USA, 1992.

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SEMESTER IIAR B 1201 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE II 3 0 3

AIM:

To provide knowledge about the development of architecture in India wherereligion played a major role in the Indian architecture styles apart from thecultural and contextual factors.

OBJECTIVES:

• To enlighten the origin of architecture in India.

• To discover the genesis of aesthetic phenomena with respect to the humanneeds and aspirations, time, place and culture and other factors.

• To distinguish the differences in various era which includes Ancient India,Buddhist & Jain periods, South & North Indian architecture styles.

• To know the sequence and innovations in architecture over a period of time.

• To study and analyse the architecture production of antiquity.

Core thematic issues:

• Religious change – Vedic sacrifice to temple Hinduism; devotional traditions(bhakti).

• Identity – Hindu/Muslim; Jain/Hindu; Buddhist/Hindu.

• Politics – images and loot, kingship and temples, temple destruction and re-use.

• Design – forms, symbolism, textual theory and artistic practice.

• Image – ritual, iconography, iconographic programmes.

• Space – sacred landscape, urbanism, pilgrimage, festivals.

UNIT: I ANCIENT INDIA 6

Indus Valley Civilization: culture and pattern of settlement.- Aryan civilization –theories and debates of origin origins of early Hinduism - Vedic culture - Vedicvillage and rudimentary forms of bamboo and wooden construction - originsof Buddhism and Jainism.

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UNIT: II BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE 10

Evolution of Buddhism, Buddhist thought, art and culture - Hinayana andMahayana Buddhism - interaction of Hellenic & Indian Ideas in Northern India -evolution of building typologies- the stupa, vihara and the chaitya hall -symbolism of the stupa - architectural production during Ashoka's rule

Ashokan Pillar, Sarnath - rock cut caves at Barabar - Sanchi Stupa- rock cutarchitecture in Ajanta and Ellora - Karli - viharas at Nasik - Rani gumpha,Udaigiri - Takti Bahai, Gandhara.

UNIT: III EVOLUTION OF HINDU TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE 10

Hindu forms of worship – evolution of temple form - meaning, symbolism,ritual and social importance of temple - categories of temple - elements oftemple architecture - early shrines of the Gupta and Chalukyan periods

Tigawa temple - Ladh Khan and Durga temple, Aihole - Papanatha, Virupakshatemples, Pattadakal - Kailasanatha temple, Ellora.

UNIT: IV TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE - SOUTHERN INDIA 12

Brief history of South India - relation between Bhakti period and templearchitecture - of temple towns - Dravidian Order - evolution and form ofgopuram

Rock cut productions under Pallavas: Shore temple, Mahabalipuram andKailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram - Chola Architecture: Nartamalai,Brihadeeswara, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram temples – templegateways of Madurai and Chidambaram - temple towns: Madurai, Srirangamand Kanchipuram

Hoysala architecture: Belur and Halebid

UNIT: V TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE - NORTHERN INDIA 7

Indo-Aryan style: Temple architecture of Gujarat, Orissa, Madhyapradesh andRajasthan - their salient features

Lingaraja Temple, Bhuvaneswar Sun temple, Konarak. - Somnatha temple,Gujarat - Surya kund, Modhera - Khajuraho Madhyapradesh - Dilwara temple,Mt. Abu

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

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REQUIRED READINGS

1. Percy Brown, “Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period)”, Taraporevalaand Sons, Bombay, 1983.

2. Satish Grover, “The Architecture of India (Buddhist and Hindu Period)”, VikasPublishing Housing Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.

3. Christoper Tadgell, “The History of Architecture in India from the Dawn ofcivilization to the end of the Raj”, Longmon Group U.K.Ltd., London, 1990.

REFERENCES

1. A.Volwahsen, “Living Architecture India (Buddhist and Hindu)”, Oxford andIBM, London, 1969.

2. George Michell, “The Hindu Temple”, BI Pub., Bombay, 1977.

3. Stella Kramrisch, “The Hindu Temple”

4. K.V. Soundarajan, “Art and Architecture of South India “

5. George Michell Ed, “Temple Towns of Tamil Nadu”

6. Dasgupta, “History of Indian Philosophy”

URL’s

1. http://www.greatbuildings.com/gbc-types/styles/hindu.htmlB.Arch31

2. http://ramm.hubpages.com/hub/EVOLUTION-OF-INDIAN-TEMPLE-ARCHITECTURE5.

3. http://bishop.calpoly.edu/libarts/jwetzel/study/HinduArtOflaterDynasties.htm

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AR B 1202 THEORY OF DESIGN 3 0 3

AIM:

To provide an understanding of design process in general and architecture inparticular looking at it as a discipline and create self awareness.

To impart knowledge about the various processes in design that has beenprevalent in the world over time.

OBJECTIVES:

• To understand the various design processes that has evolved and apply thesame to the process of architectural design.

• To enable the student to look at design as a problem solving exercise.

1. BASICS 10

Definition and understanding of design – historical evolution – changing role ofa designer – and classification involving scale, process, mode of production.

2. DESIGN METHODOLOGY 10

History of design methodology movement – theories and philosophy of firstgenerationand second generation design methodologists – analysis of designproblems – case studies.

3. CREATIVE THINKING 10

Concept of the term ‘creativity’ – theories of thinking as a cerebral activity –convergent and divergent thinking – lateral and vertical thinking – logical andrational thinking – blocks in creative thinking – techniques to generate creativity.

4. ARCHITECTURE AS CREATION AND DESIGN 8

Approaches to generate ideas for architectural design – types of concepts –philosophies and strategies of architects like L.I.Khan – Form, space, order –silence and light – B.V. Doshi – learning from tradition - Charles correa – Form- Follows – climate- Case Studies.

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5. DESIGN APPLICATIONS 7

Concept of pattern language – participatory approach – architecture asevolutionary and revolutionary process – review of case studies.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 45

REQUIRED READING :

1. Bryan Lawson, “How Designers Think”, Architectural Press London, 1980.

2. Paul Alan Johnson,”Theory of Architecture – concepts”, Themes, and Practices.

3. Christopher Alexander, ” Pattern language”, Oxford university press, 2003.

REFERENCES :

1. Christopher Jones, “Design Methods”

2. Edward De Bona, “Lateral Thinking”

3. Tom Heath, “Methods in Architecture”, John Wiley and sons, N.Y., 1984.

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AR B 1203 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 3 0 3

AIMTo sensitize the students to understand the diversities and complexities innatural environments and the need for intervention in the context of globalwarming and climate change.

OBJECTIVES• To provide an overview of natural resources, various ecosystems & its

characteristics and conservation of biodiversity• To create an awareness about impact of human activities such as pollution

and its consequences.• To stress the importance of environmental protection and sustainable

development.

UNIT I THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTALSTUDIES 3

Definition, Scope and importance; Need for public awareness

UNIT II RENEWABLE AND NON-RENWABLE RESOURCES 8Natural resources and associated problems(a) Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies.

Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal peoples.(b) Water resources: Use and over-utilization of surface and ground water, dams-

benefits and problems.(c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting

and using mineral resources, case studies.(d) Food resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and

overgrazing, effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, waterlogging, salinity, case studies.

(e) Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewableenergy sources, use of alternate energy sources, case studies.

(f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man includedlandslides, soil erosion and desertification.

• Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources• Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles

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UNIT III ECOSYSTEMS 6Concept of ecosystem• Structure and function of an ecosystem• Procedures, consumers and decomposers• Energy flow in the ecosystem• Ecological succession• Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids• Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the

following ecosystem:(a) Forest ecosystem(b) Grassland ecosystem(c) Desert ecosystem(d) Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

UNIT IV BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION 6• Introduction - Definition: Genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.• Biogeographical classification of India• Value of biodiversity: Consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, and

aesthetic and option values.• Biodiversity at global, National and local levels• India as a mega-diversity nation• Hot spots of biodiversity• Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts.• Endangered and endemic species of India• Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity

UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 6Definition• Causes, effects and control measures of:

(a) Air pollution(b) Water pollution

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(e) Noise pollution(f) Thermal pollution(g) Nuclear pollution

• Soil waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban andindustrial wastes.

• Role of an individual in prevention of pollution.• Pollution case studies.• Disaster management: Floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.

UNIT VI SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 6From unsustainable to sustainable development• Urban problems related to energy.• Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management.• Resettlement and re habitation of people; its problem and concerns. Case

studies.• Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions.• Climate changes, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear

accidents and holocaust. Case studies.• Wasteland reclamation.• Consumerism and waste products.• Environmental protection Act.• Air (prevention and control of Pollution) Act.• Water (prevention and control of Pollution) Act.• Wildlife protection Act.• Forest conservation Act.• Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation.• Public awareness.

UNIT VII HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 6

• Population growth, variation among nations.

• Population explosion - Family Welfare Programme.

• Environment and human health.

• Human rights.

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• Value education.• HIV/AIDS• Women and Child Welfare.• Role of information Technology in Environment and human health.• Case studies.

UNIT VIII FIELD WORK 4

Visit to a local area to document environmental asserts-river/ forest/ grassland/hill/ mountain.

Visit to a local polluted site - Urban/ Rural/ Industrial/ Agricultural. Study ofcommon plants, insects, birds. Study of simple ecosystem-pond, river, hillslopes, etc. (Field work Equal to 5 lecture hours)

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READINGS

1. Miller T.G. Jr., “Environmental Sciences”, Wadsworth Publishing Co. (TB)

2. Cunningham, W.P. Cooper, T.H. Gorhani, E & Hepworth, M.T., “EnvironmentalEncyclopedia”, Jaico Publ. House, Mumbai, 2001

REFERENCES

1. Hawkins.R.E, “Encyclopedia of Indian Natural History”, Bombay Natural HistorySdociety, Bombay (R).

2. Heywood, V.H & Watson, R.T. “Global Biodiversity Assesment” CambridgeUniv. Press, 1995

3. McKinney, M.L & Schoch, R.M., “Environmental Science System & Solutions”,Web enhanced edition., 1996

4. Trivedi R.K., “Handbook of Environmental Laws, Rules, Guidelines,Compliances and Standards”, Vol I and II, Enviro Media ( R ).

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AR B 1204 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY-II 2 4 4

AIM:

This course is a combination of lecture & studio classes aimed at developingthe students understanding of materials their properties and constructiontechniques, for appropriat application.

OBJECTIVES:

To expose the students to different materials of construction, progressivelyand to enable them to represent the different building components throughrelevant drawings.

• The course is visualized as having three essential components viz..,

- A lecture course in materials and methods of construction

- A construction studio wherein principles and practices shall be applied tothe production of meaningful details

- preparation of working details and drawings

UNIT I BRICKS AND CLAY PRODUCTS 18

Drawings of buildings in brickwork: columns, corners, plasters, jali works,buttress, flooring - structural members in brickwork - Reinforced brick masonry- copings. Methods of construction of various structural & non-structural buildingcomponents such as Arches, Lintels, Corbels, partition walls, compound walls,parapets, coping. Clay block partition walls, screen walls, clay blocks for flooringand roofing. Roofing methods using Mangalore tiles, pot tiles, pan tiles.

Roofings - Flats Roofs - or Terrace roofs - Sloping roofs. Detailing includes forphysically handicapped.

Exercises involving the above through drawing and case studies.

UNIT II TIMBER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS 20

Softwood and Hardwood - Secondary Timber - Physical properties and uses- Defects, Conversion, Seasoning, Decay and preservation of timber - Fireretardant treatment, anti-termite treatment. Industrial timbers - plywood, blockboard, particle board, fiber boards. Manufacture and uses - currentdevelopments.

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UNIT III TIMBER 20

Drawings of timber joinery for Windows, doors, ventilators. Timber partitions,paneling, false ceiling, fixed ceiling - wall paneling. Timber staircases - Designedstaircase -timber trusses - Lean to - close couple - Kingpost - Queen Pot -Trusses. Timber floors - timber built-in-furniture - Detailing and fittings forphysically handicapped.

Exercises involving the above through drawing and case studies.

UNIT IV MORTAR 8

Mortar: Classification of mortar, various types of mortar (lime, surkhi, cementand gauged) uses of mortar, properties of good mortar, preparation of mortar,selection of mortar for various purposes.

UNIT V GLASS 9

Composition of glass - brief study on manufacture, treatment, properties anduses of glass - special types of glass, sheet glass, plate glass, safety glass,tint coated glass - Glass blocks - properties and applications in the buildingIndustry - current developments.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 75

TEXT BOOKS

1. W.B. Mickay, “Building construction Vol 1,2 and 3”, Longmans, UK 2005.

2. R.Chudley, ”Building Construction Handbook”, Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann2006.

3. S.C.Rangwala, “Engineering materials”, Charotar Publishing, 2011.

4. S.P.Arora & S.P.Bindra, “Text book of Building Construction”, Ganpat RaiPublications (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2013

5. B.C. Punmia, “Building Construction”, 2005

6. P.C. Varghese, “Building Materials”, Prentice Hall of India put Ltd New Delhi110001, 2005

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REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Don A.Watson, “Construction Materials and Processes”, McGraw Hill Co.,1992.

2. Alanwerth, “Materials”, The Mitchell Pub.Co.Ltd., London,1986.

WEBSITES

1. http://www.ibex-ibex-intl.com

2. http://www.inika.com/chitra

3. http://www.routbdge.com

4. http://www.venturaindia.com

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AR B 1205 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND GRAPHICS-II 0 6 3AIM:

To introduce to the students the basics of architectural graphics in terms ofboth two dimensional and three dimensional drawing.

OBJECTIVES:

• To train the Students in the field of Perspective Drawing

• To introduce the students the principles of Sciography.

• To enable the students understand the techniques for effective visualizationand presentation.

UNIT I PLANS & SECTIONS OF BUILDINGS 20

Floor plans, building elevations and building sections

UNIT II PERSPECTIVE 25

Principles of perspective and visual effects of three dimensional objects, studyof picture plane, Station point, vanishing Point, Eyelevel, Ground level, etc. - itsvariations and Effects. Principles of Drawing One point, Two point perspectives& 3 point perspectives -Perspective Drawing of Three Dimensional Objects,Interiors and Exteriors of Building. – Sectional perspectives.

UNIT III SCIOGRAPHY 15

Principles of Shade and Shadows - shadows of lines and Circles - Shadowsof Architectural Elements - Shadows of Circular Solids - Shadows of Buildings

UNIT IV PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES 15

Techniques of rendering with pen &ink- graphical representation of buildings &entourage such as Trees, Lawns, Shrubs, Paving, Pathways, Flower Bed,Water Pools, Human Figures, Vehicles etc. Exposure to other medium ofpresentation - Pencil, Pastel Colors, and water Colors, Color Theory and Useof Colors in Presentation.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 75

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TEXT BOOKS

1. Shankar Malik, “Perspective & Sciography”, Allied Publishers

2. Francis DK ching, “Design drawing”, John wiley & sons, usa, 1998.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. M.G. Shah & K.M. Kale, “Perspective Principles” of Asia publication Mumbai.

2. Architectural Rendering, “The Techniques of Contemporary Presentation”, ByAlbert O’Halse Pub., McGraw Hill Book Company,New York.

3. Edward J Muller, James G Fausett, Philip A Grau, “Architectural Drawing &Light Construction”, Preutice-Hall Inc., 1993

4. Bhatt N.D, “Engineering drawing”, Charotar publishing house, Anand, India,1990.

5. Robert W Gill, “Creative Perspective”, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London, 1975.

6. Robert W Gill, “Basic Perspectives”, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London, 1994.

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AR B 1206 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II 0 14 6

AIM:

To enable the conceptualization of form, space and structure through creativethinking and to initiate architectural design process deriving from first principles.

OBJECTIVES:

• To involve students in a design project(s) that will involve simple space planningand the understanding of the functional aspects of good design.

• To involve students in a small scale building project(s) which will sensitizethem to intelligent planning that is responsive to the environmental context.

• To involve students in building case study by choosing appropriate examplesto enable them to formulate and concretize their concepts and architecturalprogram.

• To engage in discussion and analytical thinking by the conduct of seminars/workshops.

• To enable the presentation of concepts through various modes and techniquesthat will move constantly between 2D representation and 3D modeling.

CONTENT:

Scale and Complexity: projects involving small span, single space, single usespaces with simple movement, predominantly horizontal, as well as simplefunction public buildings of small scale; passive energy

Areas of focus/ concern:

• architectural form and space

• aesthetic and psychological experience of form and space in terms of scale,colour, light, texture, etc.,24

• function and need: user requirements, anthropometrics, space standards,circulation

• image and symbolism

Typology/ project: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, shop, exhibition pavilion,children’s environment, snack bar, residence, petrol bunk, fire station.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 210

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REQUIRED READING:

1. Joseph De Chiara, Michael J Crosbie, Time Saver Standards for BuildingTypes, McGraw Hill Professional 2001.

2. Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, Human Dimension and Interior Space, WhitneyLibrary of Design, 1975

3. Joseph De Chiara, Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, Time Saver Standards forInterior Design and Space Planning, McGraw Hill 2001.

4. Ernst Neuferts Architects Data, Blackwell 2002

5. Ramsey et al, Architectural Graphic Standards, Wiley 2000

REFERENCES:

1. Hideaki Hareguchi, A Comparative analysis of 20thcentury houses, AcademyEditions, 1988

2. Robert Powell, Tropical Asian House, Select Books, 1996

3. Terence Conran, The Essential House Book, Conran Octopus, 1994

4. Sam F. Miller, Design Process: A Primer for Architectural and Interior Design,Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1995.

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SEMESTER - IIIARB 2301 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE III 3 0 3

AIM:

The course outline shall follow a chronological study of architecture as itdevelops over the following Islamic periods: from Imperial to MughalArchitecture.

OBJECTIVES:

• To understand the different layers of history, i.e. Islamic rule in India.

• To introduce the students in diverse planning of Mosques in chronological order(till contemporary)

• To trace out the changes in history of art, culture and architecture in differentstates. (Example, provincial style in Gujarat, Malwa, Deccan, etc...)

• To understand the fruition of Historical structures involved in and around India.

• To figure out, the basic concepts involved in city planning, this influenced themodern town planning thus arriving the term "Urbanism" in history. (e.g.Fatehpur Sikri, Tughlaquabad, Mandu)

• To understand the concepts involved in setting up the Mughal garden (tomband pleasure gardens) in formal landscape.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE 6

Brief History of Islam in terms of birth, spread across countries and principles- Influences on Islamic Architecture - Evolution of building types in terms offorms and functions - the mosque, the tomb, andMinaret, the madarasa, thepalace, the caravanserai, vernacular architecture, the market - important.

UNIT II PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS 7

Principles, elements and character of Islamic architecture in terms of structurematerials and methods of Construction, elements of decoration, colour,geometry, light - important examples to illustrate development of Islamicarchitecture.

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UNIT III ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA- DELHI OR IMPERIAL

STYLE 10

Brief history of development and classification, different styles and regions.Development of architectural style during the rule of the Slave, Khilji, Tuqlaq,Sayyid and Lodhi Dynasties important examples for each period.

UNIT IV PROVINCIAL STYLE 10

Development of the provincial styles in different regions - Punjab, Jaunpur,Bengal, Gujarat, and Malwa, the Deccan (Bijapur, Golconda, Bidar andGulbarga) - important examples for each style.

UNIT V MUGHAL STYLE 12

Development of the Mughal style under the different rulers - Babur, Shershah,Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shahjahan, Aurangazeb - important examples -development of the Mughal garden - important examples.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

References:

1. Satish Grover, "Islamic Architecture in India", Edition 2, CBS Publishers &Distributors, 2002.

2. Salvan, George S, "Architectural Character & the History of Architecture",

New ladder type curriculum, Edition, 3.

3. Percy Brown, "Indian Architecture: Islamic period Volume 2 of IndianArchitecture", Edition5.

4. Sir Banister Fletcher, "A History of Architecture", Dan Cruickshank.

5. Robert Hillenbrand, "Islamic Architecture", Edinburgh University Press, 1994

6. Creswell, K.A.C., "Early Muslim Architecture", Oxford, repr. 1969, and "EarlyMuslim Architecture II", Oxford, 1940.

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AR B 2302 STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS - I 3 0 3

AIM:

To make Students to understand the behavior of structural system, materialand geometric properties of structural sections.

OBJECTIVES:• To study the effect of action of forces on a body and the concept of equilibrium

of the body through exercises

• To determine the internal forces induced in truss member due to external loadsby working out problems

• To calculate the sectural properties (centroid, moment of inertia, sectionmodulus and radius of gyration) for various sections by working out problems

• To study the Stress - strain behaviors of steel and to drive the relationshipbetween elastic constant and solving problems

• To study the structural properties of various material

UNIT I FORCES 10

Definition - Coplanar - Concurrent - Non-Concurrent - Parallel Forces -Triangular and Parallelogram Law of Forces - Equilibrium of Forces - Conditionsfor Static Equilibrium - Concept of Transfer of Forces in Beams, Cables,-Determinate and indeterminate structures.

UNIT II PLANE TRUSSES 9

Introduction to Determinate and Indeterminate plane trusses - Analysis of simplysupported and cantilevered by method of joints

UNIT III PROPERTIES OF SECTIONS AND SOLIDS 9

Area - Centroid - C.G of Various Sections (Including Cutout Holes) - Momentof Inertia - Parallel & Perpendicular Axis Theorem - Moment of Inertia of VariousSections - Section Modulus.

UNIT IV ELASTIC PROPERTIES 9

Definition -Stress, Strain - Tensile, Compressive & Shear - Linear & LateralStrain - Poisson's ratio - Stress Strain Curve for Mild Steel & High Tensile Steel- E,K,G and their Relationships - Application to Uniform Sections.

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UNIT V TYPICAL STRUCTURAL MATERIALS & CONTEMPORARYADVANCEMENT 8

Introduction to type, Structural properties and Application of: stone - timber -bricks - other metals-concrete - composite - glass - paper

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED BOOKS:

1. R.K. Bansal, "A text book on Strength of Materials", Lakshmi Publications,Delhi 1998

REFERENCES:

1. Junnarkar, "Mechanics of Structures" (Vol - I), 21st edition, Charotar publishinghouse India, 1995

2. Bansal.R.K., "Strength of Materials", Laxmi Publications Pvt Limited, India,1990.

3. Rajput.R.K., "Strength of Materials", S.Chand &Co, New Delhi, 1996.

4. Punmia.P.C., "Strength of materials and Theory of structures", Vol 1, Laxmipublications, Delhi, 1994.

5. Ramamrutham, "Strength of Materials", Dhanpatrai & Sons, Delhi, 1990.

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AR B 2303 BUILDING SERVICES - I 3 0 3

AIM:

The course is designed to facilitate the students with building services thatsupports the functioning of a building in the area of electricity and verticaltransportation.

OBJECTIVE:

• To introduce the students to the basics of electricity.

• The basic concepts of electricity generation, transmission, distribution tosubstations.

• To expose the students to the Power distribution system inside & outsidebuildings.

• To highlight the importance of lighting in both indoor & outdoor spaces.

• To expose the students to the various vertical transportation systems.

• To enlighten the importance of services in space planning.

UNIT I BASICS OF ELECTRICITY 10

Introduction to source of electricity generation , transmission and distribution,Basics of electricity - Single /Three phase supply, Earthing for safety, Types ofearthing, Transformers and switchgears ,Generator, Layout of Sub-Station.

Electrical Installation in building - Types of wiring , Factors affecting the choiceof wiring Planning electrical wiring for building main & distribution boards ,Protective devices in electricity installation , Switches & Conduits, Faults, Typesof Faults, Relays, Bus bars, Series and Parallel Circuits, Working of afluorescent lamp.

UNIT II LIGHTING 6

Lighting - Modern theory of light and colour, Natural Lighting and artificial lighting,synthesis of light -luminous flux -candela - illumination, Lighting methods, Qualityof light, Types of light, accessories.

Design of modern lighting - Lighting for stores, offices, schools, hospitals andhouse lighting.

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UNIT III RENEWABLE ENERGY 10

Solar Energy - Solar panels, Photovoltaic cells, Conversion of solar energyinto electricity Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy, Active solarheating, Passive solar heating, Passive cooling techniques in buildings, Statusof solar energy in India.

Wind Energy - Conversion of wind energy into electricity, Uses of wind energy,Status of wind energy in India.

UNIT IV ELEVATORS & ESCALATORS AND CHUTES 9

Types of Lifts - Basic dimension, Traffic analysis, Round trip time, lift pit,machine room, types, lift operation, arrangement of lifts, quality & quantity ofservice-Escalators - basic dimension, Characteristics, arrangement anddisposition-Conveyors and Walkways, Chutes.

UNIT V SPACE PLANNING 8

Space requirements - Details of electrical layout, Electrical Installation inbuilding, Lift and Escalators -Preparation of drawing with basic dimensions,Arrangements of lifts.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REFERENCES:

1. Handbook for Buildinsg Engineers in Metric Systems, NBC, New Delhi, 1998.

2. Philips Lighting in Architectural Design, McGraw Hill, New York, 1998.

3. R.G.Hopkinson and J.D.Kay, The Lighting of Buildings, Faber and Faber,London, 1998

4. Hopkinson, R.G., "Architectural Physics - Lighting", London. 1998

5. Basic Electrical Engineering, V.K.Mehta, S.Chand and Company Ltd., NewDelhi, 1998.

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AR B 2304 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY- III 2 4 4

AIM:

The course is designed to facilitate the students with construction practicespertaining to Concrete and Plastics, for appropriate application.

OBJECTIVES:

• To develop an awareness about the various ingredients and composition inconcrete.

• To understand the importance and use concrete in construction, throughdrawings.

• To expose the students to the importance and use of Plastics in the modernConstruction industry.

• To familiarize the students with the modern building products and theirapplication through drawings.

UNIT I CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY 15

Cement - Composition, strength, properties, manufacture, test and types. Sand- Composition, strength, properties, manufacture, M-Sand test and types.

UNIT II COARSE AGGREGATE 15

Coarse aggregate - Composition, strength, properties, Extraction, test andtypes. Water - cement ratio, workability, curing, water-proofing, guniting, Specialconcrete, Manufacture, contruction of formwork, Integration of steel in concrete,Joints in concrete, Concrete finishes.

UNIT III TYPES OF CONCRETE AGGREGATES & CONCRETE 15

Lightweight aggregate , High density concrete , Aerated Concrete, No-FinesConcrete, Polymer concrete, Reinforced Cement Concrete, Pre-StressedConcrete, Ready - mixed & under water concreting - Exercise involving thesame

UNIT IV CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION 15

Framed Structures, Foundations, Footings, Concrete Floors,Walls &Partitions,Concrete lintels, Arches, Sunshades, Concrete Slabs, Concretebeams &Columns, Concrete Staircases - Historical overview, sculptural

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UNIT V PLASTIC PRODUCTS 15

Primary plastic building products -for walls, partitions and roofs - design andconstruction details. Secondary building products- for windows, doors, rooflights, domes, and handrails- design and construction details. UPVC doors &windows.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 75

REFERENCES:

1. Dr. B.C. Punmia, "A Text book of Building Construction", Laxmi PublicationsPvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001.

2. T.D Ahuja and G.S. Birdie, "Fundamentals of Building Construction", DhanpatRai Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1996

3. R.M. Davis, "Plastics in Building Construction", Battersea College of Technology,Blackie, London, 1966

4. W.B. McKay, "Building Construction" Vol. 1 and 2, Longmans, UK, 1981.

5. Barry, "Introduction to Construction of Buildings" Vol. 3, Blackwell PublishingLtd., Oxford, 2005

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AR B 2305 CLIMATOLOGY 3 0 3

AIM:

To enable the understanding of the technical basis of the environment thatexists in or around a building and to integrate the requirements of climate inbuilding and in relation to building functions.

OBJECTIVES:

• To study human heat balance and comfort.

• To familiarize students with the design and settings for buildings for daylightand factors that influence temperature.

• To inform about the air pattern around buildings and the effect of wind on designof buildings

• To expose the students to the various design strategies for building in differenttypes of climatic zones.

UNIT I CLIMATE AND HUMAN COMFORT 9

Factors that determine climate of a place - Components of Climate - Climateclassifications for building designers in tropics - Climate characteristics. Humanbody heat balance - Human body heat loss - Effects of climatic factors onhuman body heat loss - Effective temperature - Human thermal comfort - Useof C.Mahony's tables.

UNIT II DESIGN OF SOLAR SHADING DEVICES 9

Movement of sun - Locating the position of sun - Sun path diagram - Overheadperiod-Solar shading -Shadow angles - Design of appropriate shading devices

UNIT III HEAT FLOW THROUGH BUILDING ENVELOPE CONCEPTS 8

The transfer of heat through solids - Definitions - Conductivity, Resistivity,Specific heat, Conductance, Resistance and Thermal capacity - Surfaceresistance and air cavities- Air to air transmittance ( U value ) - Time lag anddecrement

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UNIT IV IMPACT OF AIR MOVEMENT DUE TO NATURAL AND BUILTFORMS 9

The wind - The effects of topography on wind patterns - Air currents aroundthe building - Air movement through the buildings - The use of fans - Thermallyinduced air currents - Stack effect, Venturi effect - Use of court yard.

UNIT V CLIMATE AND DESIGN OF BUILDINGS 10

Design strategies in warm humid climates, hot humid climates, hot and dryclimates and cold climates - Climate responsive design exercises. Analysisof case studies, vernacular expression.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READINGS:

1. Koenigsberger and others, "Manual of Tropical Housing and Building" - Part I -Climate design, Orient Longman, Madras, India, 1993.

2. Bureau of Indian Standards IS 3792, "Hand book on Functional requirementsof buildings other than industrial buildings", (Part I - IV), Manakbhavan, 9,Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002, 1987

REFERENCES:

1. Martin Evans, "Housing Climate and Comfort", Architectural Press, London,1980

2. B. Givoni, Man, "Climate and Architecture", Architectural Sciences Series -Applied Science Publishers Ltd., London, 1981

3. B. Givoni, "Passive and Low Energy Cooling of building", Van Nortrand ReinholdNew York, USA, 1994

4. Galloe, Salam and Sayigh A.M.M., "Architecture, Comfort and Energy", ElsevierScience Ltd., Oxford, U.K, 1998

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AR B 2306 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III 0 16 7

AIM:

The aim of the course is to emphasis and evolves the methodology forarchitectural design with reference to the previous knowledge of function andaesthetics. The design should highlight clear approach to the design withconcept, Analysis, Synthesis and clarity of details (like barrier free designconsiderations), along with architectural expression with use of appropriategraphic presentation techniques.

OBJECTIVES:

• To foster understanding about land and landforms and the elements of builtspace.

• Experimentation with shapes and forms to evolve sensitivity to built volumes.

• Focus on studying patterns in horizontal circulation in built areas, with creativity.

CONTENT:

The projects would address the study of built form and its relationship to thesite, surroundings and climatic setting. Design proposals to address sensitivityto climatic and physical settings. The design problem would induce studentsto experiment with built and open spaces.

Design of a simple building for public activity in a non urban setting, or a situationwithout urban regulatory controls.

AREAS OF FOCUS/ CONCERN:

• architectural form and space

• aesthetic and psychological experience of form and space in terms of scale,colour, light, texture, etc.,24

• function and need: user requirements, anthropometrics, space standards,circulation

• image and symbolism

Typology/ project: Residential buildings, Institutional buildings: banks, nurseryor primary schools, primary health centers etc.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 210

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REQUIRED READING:

1. Joseph De Chiara, Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, "Time Saver Standards forInterior Design and Space Planning", McGraw Hill, 2001.

2. Ernst, "Neuferts Architects Data", Blackwell, 2002

3. Ramsey et al, "Architectural Graphic Standards", Wiley 2000

REFERENCES:

1. De Chiara and Callender,"Time Saver Standards Building Types", McGraw HillCo., 2ND Edition, 1980.

2. Andrew Alpern, "Handbook of Specialty Elements in Architecture", McGrawHill Book Co., 1982.

3. Mark Karlen, "Space Planning Basics", John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2009.

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SEMESTER - IVAR B 2401 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE IV 3 0 3

AIM:

The course outlines the planning, construction, function and aesthetics ofhistorical buildings and an appreciation of architectural style as a product ofthe time, place and culture in the western world which creates knowledgeabout the art & architecture of the European, & Middle eastern cultures, whichhave served as the cradle of human civilization is a prime requisite for a studentof architecture.

OBJECTIVES:

• To understand the evolution of Medieval history with respect to place andculture.

• To analyse the basic planning of churches (basilican and centralized concept)

• To trace out the changes in history of art, culture and architecture in differentcountries.(say example, Gothic ,Romanesque architecture in Italy,France andEngland)

• To explore, and recognise from key examples, the principal architectural stylesapplied to the design of churches and cathedrals in Italy.

• To study and understand how art aimed at discussing philosophical themes,social, and aesthetic currents.

UNIT I EARLY CHRISTIAN - BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURE 6

Birth and spread of Christianity - early Christian worship. Evolution of churchforms. Development of the dome & pendentive in Byzantium.

Typical Church planning - 1. Basilican concept: St. Clement, Rome; St. PetersRome, - 2.Centralized plan concept: S, Vitale, Ravenna; S. Hagia Sophia,Constantinople; St. Marks, Venice.

UNIT II MEDIEVAL ARCHITECTUIRE - ROMANESQUE 8

Formation of guilds - Factors influencing Romanesque architecture - Outlineof architecture character in Italy, France and England -Examples: Pisa group,Italy; Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen; Tower of London.

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UNIT III GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE 12

French gothic - Religious and social influences - Evolution of vaulting anddevelopment of structural systems -Outline of Architectural character -Examples: Notre Dame, Paris.

English gothic -Development of English gothic vaulting - Outline of Architecturalcharacter in England and Italy - Examples: Westminister Abbey, HamptonCourt Palace, London; Doges Palace, Venice; Milan Cathedral.

UNIT IV RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE 10

Italian Renaissance - The idea of rebirth and revival of art - Outline of theArchitecture during the early Renaissance, High Renaissance and BaroquePeriods - Features of a typical Renaissance palace, eg. Palazzo Ricardi.

Study of the contribution of the following architects: Brunelleschi, Michaelangelo,Andrea Palladio, Example - St. Peter Rome,Villa capra in Vicenza

UNIT V FRENCH AND ENGLISH RENAISSANCE 9

Architectural character in the classical & Rococo period - Example - Chateaude Chambord, Louvre,Paris -Domestic British architecture- Study of the worksSir Christopher Wren,& Inigo Jones, Example - St. Paul's Cathedral, London.Banqueting House, Whitehall.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REFERENCES:

1. Sir Banister Fletcher's a History of Architecture, Authors :Sir Banister Fletcher,Dan Cruickshank.

2. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture by Richard Krautheimer

3. Gothic Architecture,Volume 19 of Pelican History of Art,Yale University PressPelican History of Art, AuthorPaul Frank Edition2.

4. Renaissance Architecture: The Great Ages of World Architecture,Author BatesLowry Publisher Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

5. Renaissance Paris: Architecture and Growth, 1475-1600, By David Thomson.

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AR B 2402 STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS II 3 0 3

AIM:

The focus is to study the concept of shear force and bending moment in beamsection, deflection of beams and theory of columns and to know the conceptof indeterminate structure.

OBJECTIVE:

• To enable a student to understand the basic concepts of shear force andbending moment acting on beams subjected to various loading conditionsthrough exercise

• To determine stress in beams and strength of sections by working outproblems.

• To Calculate deflection of beams

• To study the theory of columns by working out problems

• To understand the concept of inter determinate structure and its analysis

UNIT I SHEAR FORCE & BENDING MOMENTS 9

Definition - Relation between Loading, Shear Force & Bending Moment - SimplySupported and, Cantilever Beams Subjected to Concentrated, UDL, and theirCombinations.

UNIT II STRESSES IN BEAMS 9

Theory of simple bending - Bending and shear stress distribution - strength ofsections - stress distribution diagrams

UNIT III DEFLECTION OF BEAMS 9

Slope and deflection at a section - Double Integration and Macaulay's methodfor simply supported & cantilever beams with distributed and point loads

UNIT IV THEORY OF COLUMNS 9

Short - Long Column - Euler's Method & its Limitations - Derivation of Euler'sFormula - Slenderness ratio - Rankin's formula for column, effect of eccentricloading

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UNIT V STATICALLY INDETERMINATE BEAMS 9

Introduction - Determination of degree of statically in determinacy for beamsand frames - concept of Analysis (No problems)

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

TEXT BOOK:

1. R.K. Bansal," A Text Book on Strength of Materials", Laxmi Publications, NewDelhi, 1994.

2. B.C. Punmia, SMTS-I, "Strength of Materials", Laxmi Publications, New Delhi,1994.

REFERENCES :

1. M.M. Ratwani & V.N. Vazirani, "Analysis of Structures", Vol. 1, KhannaPublishers - Delhi, 1987.

2. Timoshenko, S.P. and D.H. Young, "Elements of Strength of Materials", Fifthedition, East West Press, 1993.

3. A.R. Jain and B.K.Jain,"Theory and analysis of structures", Vol. 1, Nemchandand Bros, Roorkee, 1987.

4. R.K. Rajput "Strength of Materials", S.Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi,1996.

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AR B 2403 BUILDING SERVICES - II 3 0 3

AIM:

The course is designed to facilitate the students with building services thatsupports the functioning of a building in the area of water supply and sewerage.

OBJECTIVE:

• To understand the importance and functioning of rural and urban drainagesystems.

• To expose the students to water & waste management concepts.

• An overview of various treatment processes that are available and introducethe students to sustainability.

• To create awarness about Plumbing details of complex buildings and sitedrainage systems.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTIONSYSTEMS 9

Importance and Necessity of water Supply Scheme- Sources of water - Groundwater -Surface water - Quantity and Quality of Water - Distribution system -Methods Of Distribution- Layout Of distribution pipes-Internal water supply inBuildings- Types of Pipes, Laying of pipes-Above & Below Ground- HouseDrainage.

UNIT II WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES 9

Standards for quality of treated water-Location of Treatment Plants-TreatmentProcesses-Layout of treatment plant-Sedimentation-Filtration-Disinfection ofwater-Water softening-Design of water treatment .

UNIT III DISPOSAL AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS 9

Sanitary works - Methods of collection - Sewerage Systems - Quantity ofsanitary sewage - Design of sewers - Drains and sewers - SewerAppurtenances - Pumping of sewage - Sewage Disposal.

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UNIT IV SEWAGE TREATMENT PROCESSES 9

Primary treatment-Screening and skimming- Sedimentation - Sewage filters -Activated Sludge process -Sewage Sludge treatment disposal and utilization.

UNIT V SPACE PLANNING 9

Space requirements - Detail of a Septic tank and sump, Rain water harvesting,Toilet detail, Kitchen plumbing details - Terrace drainage,Drainage layout of abuilding.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REFERENCES :

1. G.M. Fair, J.C. Geyer and D.Okin, "Water and Waste water engineering", VolumeII, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, 1968

2. "Manual on sewerage and sewerage treatment", CPHEEO - Ministry of worksand housing, New Delhi, 1980.

3. S.C.Rangwala, "Water supply and sanitary engineering", Charotar publishinghouse, Anand, Lecture notes compiled by Chaman.L.Gupta, 1989

4. G.S. Birdie & J.S. Birdie, "Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering".

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AR B 2405 SITE PLANNING AND ANALYSIS 3 0 3

AIM:

To provide an understanding of site as an element of design, its characteristics,issues and challenges, and integrate design at various scales.

Objectives

• Sensitize the students about various types of surveys, instruments used anddetails of survey records.

• To understand the complex relationship between topography, hydrology,vegetation and climate.

• To enable the understanding of Contour, slope analysis, grading and topographyas key factors.

• To enable and analysis of site through various techniqs that influences design

• Understanding of survey and analysis for effective application in large scalecampus and planning projects.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9

Definition of plot, site, land and region as per Act - units of measurementslinear and superficial scales - reconnaissance survey - importance - Fieldsurvey - revenue records - Equipments used like compass, plane table,theodolite (Theory only)

UNIT II SITE ANALYSIS 9

Importance of site Analysis - On site and off site factors - Natural - cultural andaesthetic factors, - topography, hydrology, soils, vegetation, climate, surfacedrainage, accessibility, size and shape, infrastructure availability - sources ofwater supply - means of disposal - site analysis diagram.

UNIT III GRADING AND MICRO CLIMATE 9

Contours, intervals and layers - slope analysis, watersheds, - grading process- grading criteria - consideration for function and aesthetics.

Definition of micro climate - contributory factors - land forms, vegetation, waterbodies, density of built environment as modifiers.

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UNIT IV DETAILED ANALYSIS 9

Hydrology and irrigation system - Soils and bearing capacity aesthetic andvisual characteristics - sieve maps - matrix analysis - composite analysis -sewage and storm water disposal.

UNIT 5 PLANNING AND LAYOUT 9

Traffic on to and from site - vehicular and pedestrian circulation - hierarchicaldistribution of road network - road widths and carrying capacity - PCU - turningradii - intersections geometry - parking lay out - campus and regional levels.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READINGS:

1. KEVIN LYNCH, "SITE PLANNING", MIT PRESS, CAMBRIDGE MA, 1987.

2. B.C. Punmiya, "Surveying", Vol-I, Standard Book, 1983.

3. UDPFI, guidelines, T and C.P.O, New Delhi, 2005.

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AR B 2404 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY - IV 2 4 4

AIM:

To enable the students understand that Ferrous, Non-Ferrous metals and glassare equally important in construction industry by studying their manufacturingprocess, properties, applications, uses and current trends in terms of theoryand through drawings, sketches and field visits.

OBJECTIVES:• To comprehend the progressive achievements from cast- iron to steel by

identifying the types, properties and current developments from cast-iron tosteel. (Theory )

• To understand in detail through working drawings, the types of sections insteel joints' application in foundation, columns, beams and trusses and basicon concept of space frames.

• To comprehend how Non - Ferrous metals are used in construction industryby learning their properties and applications. (Theory )

• To understand in detail through working drawings, the various types of aluminumdoors, windows, ventilators, partitions and roofing system as applied inconstruction industry.

• To recognize through basic theoretical knowledge the composition of glass,manufacturing, types and application in construction industry.

UNIT I FERROUS METALS 10

Properties and used of cast iron, wrought iron and steel-anticorrosive measuresfor steel-mechanical and heat treatment of steel-market forms of steel-structural steel, stainless steel, steel alloys - properties and uses - currentdevelopments.

UNIT II CONSTRUCTION USING STEEL 20

Structural steel sections - types of connections in steel - steel in foundations,columns and beams different types of steel roof trusses including north lighttruss, space frames materials for roof covering.

Steel staircases and handrails, balusters - Doors and windows openable -Sliding or collapsible gates, rolling shutters. - Steel in furniture and other interioruses.

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UNIT III NON FERROUS METALS 10

Introduction AluminIum and AluminIum Alloys brief study on properties anduses Aluminum products extrusions, foils, castings, sheets, etc. brief study ofother non ferrous metals like copper, bronze, brass, tin and lead, propertiesand uses current developments.

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Aluminum doors - Openable, Sliding, Pivoted. Aluminum windows - Openable,Sliding, Fixed, Pivoted.

Aluminum ventilators - Top hung, Bottom hung, Pivoted, Louvered, and Fixed.Aluminum partitions, False ceiling, Handrails

Aluminum roofing - North-light glazing bar, Aluminum roofing sheets.

Use of other nonferrous metals like copper, bronze, brass, etc. in architecturalconstruction

UNIT V GLASS 10

Brief study on structural glazing, Glass façade, unitized glazing, Framelessglasses – Spider glazing, Fin glazing, Glass canopy, Glass Entrance doors,Partitions, Staircases, etc.,

TOTAL SESSIONS: 75

TEXT BOOKS:

1. W.B. Mckay,"Building Construction", Vol.1, 2, 3, Longmans, U.K.,1981.

2. B.C.Punmia, "Building Construction", Lakshmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., N.Delhi.

REFERENCES:

1. Don A.Watson, "Construction Materials and Processes", McGraw Hill Co., 1972.

2. Alanwerth, "Materials", The Mitchell Pub. Co. Ltd., London,1986.

3. R.Chudleu, "Building Construction Handbook", British Library Cataloguing inPublication Data, London, 1990.

4. S.C. Rangawala, "Engineering Materials", Charotar Pub. House, Anand, 1997.

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AR B 2406 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV 0 16 7

AIM:

To create a holistic understanding of the socio-cultural, geographic andeconomic aspects that shape the built environment as well as to expose thestudents towards the design of simple community oriented buildings.

OBJECTIVES:

• To make a comprehensive study of a rural settlement that is an exemplar ofcollective design evolved organically over a period of time.

• To expose the students on the methodology of conducting various surveyscovering, physical, visual characteristics and demographic aspects.

• To understand the vernacular / traditional architecture involving local materialsand construction techniques.

• To emphasise on the importance of designing built form and open spaces thatmeet the aspirations of the community.

• To enable the presentation of concepts through 2D and 3D presentationincluding sketches and model.

CONTENT:

Scale and Complexity: Projects involving public and community orientedbuildings -multi room, single use, small span, multiple storied, horizontal andvertical movement; active cum passive energy; comprehensive analysis ofrural settlement in a hierarchical manner.

AREA OF CONCERN/ FOCUS:

• rural settlements and architecture

• community oriented design

• simple public buildings (not more than Ground+ 2 floors)

Suggestive Typologies/ projects : Rural projects that involve studies and designat settlement and building level- noon meal centre, market, primary healthcentre; department store, higher secondary school, campus students centre

TOTAL SESSIONS: 210 PERIODS

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REQUIRED READINGS:

1. Joseph De Chiara, Michael J Crosbie, "Time Saver Standards for BuildingTypes", McGraw Hill Professional 2001.

2. Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, "Human Dimension and Interior Space", WhitneyLibrary of Design, 1975

3. Joseph De Chiara, Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, "Time Saver Standards forInterior Design and Space Planning", McGraw Hill 2001.

4. Ernst Neuferts, "Architects Data", Blackwell 2002

5. Ramsey et al, "Architectural Graphic Standards", Wiley 2000

REFERENCES:

1. Richard P. Dober, Campus Planning

2. Kanvinde, Campus Planning in India

3. Kevin Lynch, Site planning, MIT Press, Cambridge, 1967

4. Sam F. Miller, Design Process: A Primer for Architectural and Interior Design,Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1995

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SEMESTER - VARB 3501 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE V 3 0 3

AIM:

To expose the students to the origin, development and spread of modernarchitecture in the Western world as well the architectural production ofcolonialism in India. To expose to students the knowledge about impact ofindustrialization, invention of new materials, revolutionary thinking andphilosophies of architects, emerging schools of thought, and contributionsmade by architects.

OBJECTIVES:

• To study modern architecture as evolving from specific aspects of movementslike Arts & Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau Movement, and the pioneers of themovement.

• Discuss and independently reflect on the concept of various other philosophieslike futurism, expressionism, brutalism, constructivism, and the pioneers ofthese philosophies through study of selected works of them.

• To acquaint students to understand the Bauhaus school of thought, contributionsby leading architects like Le Corbusier, Mies Van -der - Rohe, Alvar Aalto etcthrough study of selected examples.

• To study the further trajectories of modern architecture in the post WWII period.

• To create an overall understanding of the architectural developments in Indiainfluenced by colonial rule - Analysis of case studies.

UNIT I LEADING TO A NEW ARCHITECTURE 12

Beginnings of modernity -Origin and development of Neo Classicism- StructuralNeo classicists: Laugier, Soufflot, Schinkel, Labrouste - Romantic Neoclassicists: Ledoux , Boulle, Durand, Jefferson- Industrialization and its impact-Urbanization in Europe and America- split of design education into architectureand engineering streams- Emergent new building / space types- Growing needfor mass housing- Development of Industrial material and constructiontechnologies- concrete, glass and steel- structural engineering, standardization-Industrial exhibitions- Chicago School and skyscraper development.

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UNIT II REVIEWING INDUSTRIALISATION 8

Opposition to industrial arts and production - Arts and Crafts in Europe andAmerica: Morris, Webb- Art Nouveau: Horta, Van De Velde, Gaudi, Guimard,

Mackintosh - Vienna secession: Hoffman, Olbrich- Wright's early works

UNIT III MODERN ARCHITECTURE: DEVELOPMENT ANDINSTITUTIONALISATION 10

Adolf Loos and critique of ornamentation- Raumplan: Peter Behrens -Werkbund - Modern architecture and art - Expressionism: Mendelsohn, Taut,Polzeig- Futurism- Constructivism, Cubism - Suprematism- De-Stijl Bauhaus-Gropius, Meyer and Mies -CIAM I to X and its role in canonizing architecture-growth of International Style Ideas and works of Gropius, Le Corbusier, Aalto,Mies, later works of Wright

UNIT IV MODERN ARCHITECTURE: LATER DIRECTIONS 8

Post WW II developments and spread of international style - Later works ofCorbusier: Brasilia, Unite- Works of later modernists: Louis Kahn, PaulRudolph, Eero Saarinen

UNIT V COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA 7

Colonialism and its impact- early colonial architecture: forts, bungalows,cantonments - Stylistic transformations: Neo- classicism, Gothic Revival andIndo Saracenic - PWD and institutionalization of architecture - Building of NewDelhi showcasing imperial power.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READING:

1. Kenneth Frampton, "Modern Architecture: A Critical History", Thames &Hudson, London, 1994

2. Catherine Slessor ,"Contemporary Architecture", Images Publishing, 2003.

3. Leonardo Benevolo, "History of Modern Architecture", 2 Vols. Routledge &Keganpaul, London, 1971

4. Miki Desai et. al., "Architecture and independence", Oxford University Press,2000

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REFERENCES:

1. Thomas Metcalf, "An imperial Vision", Faber & Faber/ Electa, 1980.

2. Christian Norburg Schulz., "Meaning in Western Architecture", Studio Vista.

3. Xiangbiao Zhao, "Global Architecture", Hong Kong Scientific and culturalPublishing - 2008.

4. Sigfried Giedion, "Space Time and Architecture: The Growth of a New Tradition",Harvard University Press, 1978.

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AR B 3502 STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS III 3 0 3

AIM:

To facilitate the design of Reinforced concrete beams, slabs, column, andfoundations by limit state method.

OBJECTIVE:

" To study the limit state design of beams

" To study the limit state design of slabs

" To study the limit state design of columns

" To study the limit state design of foundations

" To study R.C.C Arches

UNIT I LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF BEAMS 9

Concept of Elastic method, Ultimate load method and limit state method -Advantages of limit state method over other methods

Estimation of loads on beams - transfer of load from slab to beam - design ofsingly, doubly reinforced - design of simply supported beams - Design ofcontinuous beams using codal coefficients - detailing - use of SP - 16 for thedesign.

UNIT II LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF SLABS 9

Behavior of one way slab and two way- design of one way slab and two wayslab by direct design method as per BIS code.

UNIT III LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF COLUMNS 9

Estimation of loads on columns - load transfer from slab and beams to columns- long and short columns - rectangular and circular columns - columnssubjected to uni-axial and bi-axial bending - design of columns using columninteraction diagrams - use of SP - 16 - detailing.

UNIT IV LIMIT STATE DESIGN OF FOUNDATION 9

Types of R.C.C. foundation - individual, combined, strip footing - Design ofindividual column footings - Rectangular sloped footing - design of combinedfootings.

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UNIT V R.C.C ARCHES 9

R.C.C Arches - Introduction, types & Analysis of Two & three Hinged Arches -Introduction to shells & Folded plates - structural Action

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

TEXT BOOK:

1. S.N. Sinha, Reinforced Concrete Design - Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd.,New Delhi,1998.

2. Shah, Reinforced Concrete, Vol. 1 and 2 - Charotar Publishing House, Anand,1998.

REFERENCES:

1. P. Dayaratnam, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford and IBHPublishing Co.,1983.

2. C. Sinha and S.K. Roy, Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete, S.Chand &Co., New Delhi, 1983.

3. Dr. B.C. Punmia, Reinforced Concrete Structures, Vol, 1 & 2 Laxmi publication,Delhi, 1994.

4. IS 456:2000, Indian Standard, Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code ofPractice, Bureau of Indian Standards.

5. S. Unnikrishnan Pillai and Devados Menon, Reinforced Concrete Design -Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.

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AR B 3503 BUILDING SERVICES III 3 0 3

AIM:

The course is designed to facilitate the students with building services thatsupports the functioning of a building in the area of air conditioning and firesafety systems.

OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce the students to the various concepts of air conditioning.

• To expose the students to the indoor & outdoor components in air conditioning.

• To understand the importance and functioning of fire safety systems.

• To enlighten the importants of services in space planning.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO AIR CONDITIONING 9

Introduction to A/C conditions - basic of refrigeration systems - componentsof refrigeration system - compressor,condenser - control devices, evaporator-filters cooling tower - Vapour compression cycle - Concepts of cooling load -calculation of cooling load - conductivity, transmission heat load - internal heatgain - concepts of zoning - room air distribution - types of outlets.

UNIT II AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AND ITS APPLICATIONS 9

Air conditioning system for small buildings - window types, evaporative cooler,packaged terminal units and through the wall units split system b) Systemsfor large building - Chilled water plant - All Air system, variable air volume, Allwater system Configuring/ sizing of mechanical equipment, equipment spacesand sizes for chiller plant, cooling tower, Fan room, Circulation Pumps, Pipes,ducts.

UNIT III FIRE SAFETY: DESIGN AND GENERAL GUIDELINESOF EGRESS 9

Principles of fire behavior, Fire safety design principles _ NBC Planningconsiderations in buildings - Non- Combustible materials, egress systems,Exit Access - Distance between exits, exterior corridors - Maximum traveldistance, Doors, Smoke proof enclosures. General guidelines for egress designfor Auditoriums, concert halls, theatres, other building types, window egress,

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accessibility for disabled- NBC guidelines - lifts lobbies, stairways, ramp design,fire escapes and A/C, electrical systems.

UNIT IV FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE FIGHTING INSTALLATION 9

Heat smoke detectors - sprinkler systems, Fire fighting pump and waterrequirements, storage - wet risers, Dry rises, Fire extinguishers & cabinets,Fire protection system - CO2 & Halon system, Fire alarm system, snorkelladder.

UNIT V SPACE PLANNING & FACILITY MANAGEMENT 9

Space requirements - Space planning for various air conditioning componentsboth indoor & outdoor units. space requirements for the different fire fightingequipments.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REFERENCES:

1. William H.Severns and Julian R Fellows, "Air conditioning and Refrigeration",John Wiley and Sons, London, 1988

2. "Fire Safety: National Building Code of India" published by Bureau of IndianStandard, 1983

3. A.F.C. Sherratt, "Air conditioning and Energy conservation", The ArchitecturalPress, London, 1980

4. Andrew H Buchanan, "Design for fire safety", John Wiley & Sons Ltd., NewYork

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ARB 3504 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY V 2 4 4

AIM:

To study the various materials and construction techniques used for moistureprotection, thermal protection, sound protection and protective finishes inbuildings.

OBJECTIVES:

• To learn and apply the knowledge of materials and techniques for Moisturecontrol in producing construction details for moisture protection of basements,roofs, plinths and terraces.

• To identify the different types of swimming pools and producing constructiondetails with various fixtures for swimming pools

• To understand and apply the knowledge of materials and techniques forThermal protection in producing construction details for thermal protection ofspaces in various climatic zones.

• To understand and apply the knowledge of materials and techniques for Soundprotection in producing construction details for acoustic protection of spacesin auditoriums, recording studios and theatres.

• To discern and analyze various protective and decorative coatings applied inbuildings concentrating on current developments,

UNIT I MOISTURE PROTECTION 15

Introduction about damp proofing & water proofing - causes & effects ofdampness - types of dampness - Various materials used for damp proofing &water proofing - Various methods of damp proofing - Drawings of constructiondetail and applications of damp & water proofing under various situations -Basement floors, terraces etc. Types of pools, Construction Details

UNIT II THERMAL PROTECTION 15

Introduction about thermal insulation - Heat transfer and heat gain by materials- vapour barrier- Commonly used insulation materials in buildings - Drawingsof construction details and material applications of floors, walls and roofs invarious situations - e.g. Cold storage, Air conditioned office spaces

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UNIT III SOUND PROTECTION 15

Introduction about sound protection - basic forms of absorbents - types ofabsorbent materials, properties and uses, Commonly used sound insulationmaterials in buildings - Drawings of construction details and materialapplications of floors, walls and roofs in various situations - e.g. Conferencehall, Auditoriums, Recording studios

UNIT IV PROTECTIVE 15

Paints - ingredients, types, applications, properties and uses in buildings -painting on different surfaces - defects of painting - special purpose paints -bituminous, luminous, fire retardant and resisting paints - properties,

UNIT V DECORATIVE COATINGS 15

uses and applications of varnishes, lacquers and wall putty- Currentdevelopment and specifications - Introduction, different types, properties, usesand applications of shellac - properties, uses and applications polyurethane,enamel, plastic acrylic emulsion.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 75

REQUIRED READINGS:

1. Francis.D.K.Ching. Building Construction Illustrated (II ed.). New Jersey: JohnWiley & Sons - 2008.

2. Lyons, A. Materials for Architects and Builders. Butterworth Heinemann Ltd -2010.

3. P.C.Varghese. Building Materials. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt Ltd.2005.

4. Punmia, B., Jain, A. K., & Jain, A. K. Building Construction. New Delhi: FirewallMedia. 2005.

REFERENCES:

1. D.K.Doran, "Construction Materials Reference Book", Oxford: ButterworthHeinemann Ltd. 1995.

2. Simmons, H. L. "Olin's Construction: Principles, Materials and Methods", NewJersey: John Wiley & Sons. Inc. 2011.

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AR B 3506 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V 0 16 8

AIM:

At the intermediate stage to graduate the student further on design of buildingsinvolving technology, structural clarity and Building Services in terms of lighting,ventilation, Movement, fire safety, security, water supply, sewage etc. and tomake them hands on in computer presentation skills.

OBJECTIVES:

• To make the student understand the complexity, functioning and salient featuresof the

• Design project through organizing field visit, train them to document and presentthe findings.

DESIGN STUDIO

Small complexes - concept of multi planning and circulation analysis - groupingof buildings

Involving services integration, Design and detailing for movement of physicallyhandicapped and Elderly persons within and around buildings.

Examples: office buildings such as Bank corporate offices, BPO Centers,School of Management, film institute, Art Centre, Museums

TOTAL SESSIONS: 225

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. S. Macmillan, "Designing Better Buildings" . Routledge, 2003.

2. Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design - Assembly - Industry / Scott Marble-2012

3. Masterpieces: Office Architecture + Design Lara Menzel - 2009

4. National Building Code and Bureau of Indian standard publications.2005

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WEBSITES

Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design - Assembly - Industry / Scott Marble

1. http://www.archdaily.com/category/institutional-architecture/

2. http://www.thehub.net.au/%7Emorrisqc/architext

3. http://www.archinet.co.uk/

4. http://archinform.de/start.en.htm

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SEMESTER - VIARB 3601 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE VI 3 0 3

AIM:

To expose the students to the diverse postmodern directions in architecture inthe Western world from the 1960s onwards as well as the architecturalproduction of India from the end of colonial rule to the contemporary period.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To understand the context for the critiques of modern architecture and theevolution of new approaches.

2. To study in detail the different postmodern directions in architecture.

3. To understand the emerging architectural trends through the works ofpioneering architects and to explore about alternative building technologypracticed by various architects.

4. Discuss, analyze, and contextualize the design of capital cities by famousarchitects, and the search for new directions by architects of independentIndia.

UNIT I CRITIQUING MODERNISM 8

TEAM X- Brutalism- projects of Smithsons and Aldo Van Eyck - writings ofJane Jacobs, Robert Venturi, Aldo Rossi and Christopher Alexander.

UNIT II AFTER MODERNISM - I 8

Conditions of Post Modernity- various postmodern directions in architecture-canonization of Post Modernism- works of Graves, Venturi, Moore- postmodernclassicism- ideas and works of urbanism: Soleri, Archigram and Metabolism-Neo Rationalism.

UNIT III AFTER MODERNISM - II 8

High Tech architecture: Works of Stirling, Rogers and Piano - Deconstructivisttheory and practice-Eisenmann, Hadid, Gehry, Libeskind, Tschumi

UNIT IV ALTERNATIVE PRACTICES AND IDEAS 9

Critical Regionalism- Ideas and works of Baker, Fathy, Ralph Erskine, LucienKroll, Ando, Bawa, Barragan, Siza

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UNIT V POST INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA 12

Architectural debates associated with nation formation- early modernistarchitecture- post independence city planning: Chandigarh and Bhuvaneswar-influences on post independence architects-Architecture of Kanvinde, Raje,Doshi, Correa, Nari Gandhi, Raj Rewal- PWD architecture - new directionsafter 1960s- post- independent architecture of Chennai

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READING:

1. Kenneth Frampton , Modern Architecture: A Critical History , Thames & Hudson,London, 1994.

2. Diane Ghirardo , Architecture after Modernism, Thames & Hudson, London,1990.

3. Miki Desai et. al., Architecture and independence, Oxford University Press,2000

4. Bill Risebero, "Modern Architecture and Design", MIT Press, 1985

REFERENCES:

1. Christopher Alexander, Pattern Language, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

2. Robert Venturi, Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture, 1977.

3. Aldo Rossi, The Architecture of the City, MIT Press, Massachusetts, 1982.

4. Michael Hays ed., Architecture Theory since 1968, CBA, 1999

5. Charles Jencks, "The Language of Post Modern Architecture", Rizzoli, 1984.

6. William Jr. Curtis, Balkrishna Doshi, An Architecture for India, Rizzoli

7. Brian Brace Taylor, Geoffrey Bawa, Thames & Hudson

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AR 3602 STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS IV 3 0 3

AIM:

To enable the design of timber and steel structural member in a building

OBJECTIVE:

• To Introduce the design of various timber components in a buildings

• To enable the understanding of types and efficiency and strength, advantageand disadvantage of rivet and welded joints in steel.

• To enable the design of tension member and column, in a building under variouscondition

UNIT I TIMBER STRUCTURES - BEAMS, COLUMNS AND ROOFTRUSSE 9

Properties, strength and types of timber used as structural components intimber construction - Permissible stresses in timber -. Types of Timber RoofTrusses used for small spans.

UNIT II STEEL STRUCTURES 9

Introduction Properties of Indian standard rolled steel section - Use of IS 800and steel tables - Permissible and stresses in tension, compression and shear.Connections: Welded and riveted connections - Types of failure

UNIT III TENSION MEMBERS 9

Steel structures - Tension members - Design of single angle and double anglesections in tension

UNIT IV COMPRESSION MEMBER 9

Steel structures - compression members - Design of compression members- Slenderness ratio - Design of simple and compound sections - Design oflacings and battens.

UNIT V BEAMS 9

Principal beams - allowable stresses - General specifications - Design oflaterally supported beams.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 45

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TEXT BOOKS:

1. Ramachandra .S, "Design of steel structures" Vol. I, Standard publication, NewDelhi, 1992

2. Vazirani .V.N, and Ratwani .M.M, "Steel structures", Khanna Publications, NewDelhi, 1995

REFERENCES:

1. Arya. A.S, Ajamani .J.L, "Design of Steel Structures", Nem Chand and Bros,Roorkee, 1999

2. Duggal, "Design of Steel structures", Tata McGraw Hill Company, New Delhi,2000

3. Lin. T.R, and Scalzi .J.B, "Design of Steel structures", Bressler Weley EasternPvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1960

4. Dayaratnam. P, "Design of Steel Structures", Wheelers Publishing CompanyCo. Ltd, 1990

5. "Handbook of Typified Designs for Structures" with steel roof trusses, SP 38(S&T) - 1987, BIS, New Delhi

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AR B 3603 ESTIMATION AND SPECIFICATION 3 0 3

AIM

• To create awareness about cost and economic viability of desigh project andspecification as guidelines of construction activity.

OBJECTIVE

• To enable writing and understanding of specification for different buildingtypologies

• To enable understanding of methods of preparation of estimates andassesment of quantities.

• To impart knowledge on methods and types of writing specification.

• A holistic understanding of costing and budgeting of design projects.

UNIT I SPECIFICATIONS 12

Technical specifications writing for items of works based on CPWD / MASTERFORMAT - CSI computer specifications Institute, US. For different types ofbuildings - for the purpose of calling tenders -different works like Civil / structure,Interior / fabrication, Electrical / plumbing etc.

UNIT II ESTIMATION 12

Types- Approximate & Detailed, for simple buildings & interiors

Brief Estimate - Plinth Area Method, budgeting & percentage based

Detailed estimate: Quantity take off ( QTO) from REVIT & Items of work basedestimate & tender preparation EXCEL.

UNIT III RATE ANALYSIS 12

Analysing Schedule of rates based on CPWD/ software aided for various itemsof works- materials / labour , Profit & overheads, Utilities- power/ water / toolsetc.

UNIT IV BUDGETING 9

Capital budgeting for reports, Market / techno-economic feasibility report,

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Financing of projects - cashflows, Value engineering, POE- Post occupancyevaluation, Operations & maintenance cost, Life cycle costing- demolition &replacement cost.

TOTAL SESSIONS:45

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Dutta, "Estimating and Costing", S.Dutta and Co., Lucknow

2. S.C.Rangwala, "Elements of Estimating and Costing", Charoter PublishingHouse, India.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. W.H.King and D.M.R.Esson, "Specification and Quantities for Civil Engineers",The English University Press Ltd.

2. T.N.Building Practice, Vol.1, Civil, Govt. Publication.

3. P.W.D. Standard specifications, Govt. Publication

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ARB 3605 ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS AND DETAILING 2 4 4

AIM:

The course is designed to facilitate practical knowledge to the students tointegrate sound control in relation to building functions.

OBJECTIVE:• To understand the science behind acoustical design.

• To expose students to understand noise control and sound transmission andabsorption.

• To familiarize the students with various building and interior elements whichlend to better hearing conditions.

• To familiarize the students with the basic principles of acoustic design forspaces and building types which require good hearing conditions.

• To provide practical exposure through case studies and working drawings.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ACOUSTICS 6

Nature of sound, Transverse and longitudinal waves, Simple Harmonic motion,wave characteristics, properties of sound, behavior of sound in enclosures,reflection of sound, echoes, dispersion, sound shadows

UNIT II SOUND TRANSMISSION ABSORPTION AND NOISECONTROL 12

Outdoor noise levels, acceptable indoor noise levels, sonometer, determinateof density of a given building material, absorption co-efficient andmeasurements, resonance, reverberation, echo, exercises involvingreverberation time and absorption.

Types of noises, transmission of noise, transmission loss, noise control andremedial measures.

UNIT III DETAILING FOR SMALL PUBLIC AREAS 21

Acoustical considerations and design criteria/Working drawings, shape, volumeand seating arrangements, reverberation time, absorbent materials -Community centres, Multi-purpose halls , mini lecture theatres, mini conferencerooms, video conferencing rooms, home theatres-related case studies

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UNIT IV DETAILING FOR LARGE PUBLIC AREAS 18

Acoustical considerations and design criteria / Working Drawings, shapevolume and seating arrangements, reverberation time, absorbent materials -Theatres /Cinemas, Auditoriums, stages and secondary areas-relatedcasestudies.

UNIT V DETAILING FOR COMPLEX OUTDOOR AREAS 18

Acoustical considerations and design criteria / Working Drawings, shapevolume and seating arrangements, reverberation time, absorbent materials -Drive-in cinemas, Sports stadium, Sports hall, Industries etc.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 75

REFERENCES:

1. Frederick .S, "Building Engineering and systems Design", Merritt JamesAmbrose.

2. David Eagan "Concepts in Architectural Acoustics".

3. Dr.V.Narasimhan, " An Introduction to Building Physics", Kabeer Printing Works,Chennai-5, 1974.

4. Neufert Architects'Data Third Edition.

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AR B 3606 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI 0 16 8

AIM:

To explore the design and form of building typologies that are the result ofpressure on urban lands with a thrust on issues like urban land economics,technology and ecology.

OBJECTIVES:

• To create an awareness with regard to the design of green buildings andsustainable architecture.

• To inculcate the importance of services integration and construction in spatialplanning in the context of design of High-rise buildings and service intensivebuildings.

• To highlight on the importance of High rise buildings as elements of identity inurban areas and urban design principles that govern their design.

• To explore computer aided presentation techniques involving 2D and 3Ddrawings, walk through and models as required.

CONTENT:

Scale and Complexity: Advanced and complex problems involving large scaleMulti-storeyed buildings and complexes for Residential/ Commercial/Institutional/ Mixed-Use in an urban context with focus on visual characteristics,service integration and sustainable practices.

AREAS OF FOCUS/ ISSUES:

• sustainable building practices, green issues, alternative energy

• intelligent building techniques and service integration

• Architectural Detailing

• Advanced building practices

Typology/ project: office building, multi-use centre, convention center, multiplex,corporate complex, health care and hospitality building

TOTAL SESSIONS: 225

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SEMESTER - VII10 Credits

ARB 4701 PRACTICAL TRAINING - I (July to November)

OBJECTIVES:

The training in seventh semester focusses on learning the relationship betweentheoretical knowledge and Practical realisation through works of renownedarchitects. It lays emphasis on understanding the evolution of project fromconception, design development, design approval from local body, and planningauthorities, preparation of details, tendering and implementation at site.

The architect / firm / institution may train the student on the following :

• Study of Nationally, Internationally famous architects of contemporary periodand analyzing the relationship between their philosophy and design to beevaluated by the architect / firm.

• Preparation of drawings for approval of local body and planning authority,procedures, norms and standards.

• Detailed working drawings & service Drawings, BOQ, contract & tenderdocument for various building components and elements.

• Understanding materials and specification recommended by the architect fora project.

• Learning the importance, procedures, and safety regulation during siteinspection from the architect at site.

• Develop ability to understand and interpret drawings and clarifications requiredat site.

• Discussion with clients & other consultants.

• Any other input that the architect/firm/ institutions feel necessary.

Note:

The progress of training shall be assessed internally through monthlyconfidential reports (in the prescribed format) from the employer and a portfolioof work done by the student through an (external) Viva - Voce examinations.

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SEMESTER - VIII10 Credits

AR B 4801 PRACTICAL TRAINING - II (January to May)

OBJECTIVE:

The training in the Eighth semester focusses on learning the office set up -procedures, administration, and maintenance of a typical professional of fee.It lays emphasis on conceptualization and visualization of projects reflectingthe philosophy of the architect/ firm, detailed understanding of structuraldrawings, materials, specification and preparation of estimates for a designproject. Ability to undertake independent site-supervision, and issue ofinstructions, examination of detailed working drawing and the realization atsite.

The student is trained on the following

i. Independently evolving concept for small projects and jointly in a team forlarge campus projects.

ii. Reading, interpretation, corrections required in all office drawings.

iii. Independently trained to undertake inspection of site and issue of clarificationsand monitoring execution.

iv. Develop basic understanding of office administrations, book- keeping,importance of accounts, and reprography.

v. An understanding in the preparation of project brief, site inspection reportpossibility report, client presentation etc.

vi. Any other matter or input which the architect/firm/ institution feels important ornecessary for training.

Note:

The progress of training shall be assessed internally through monthlyconfidential reports (in the prescribed format) from the employer and a portfolioof work done by the student through an (external) Viva - Voce examinations.

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SEMESTER - IXARB 5901 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & PRACTICE - I 3 0 3

AIM:

To provide the students a general understanding of the architectural professionand the importance of ethics in professional practice.

OBJECTIVES:• To give an introduction to the students about the architectural profession.

• To enable the students to grasp the elementary issues concerning professionalpractice.

• To teach the students about the importance of code of conduct and ethics inprofessional practice.

• To expose the students some of the important legislation which have a bearingon the practice of architectural profession.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION 9

Importance of Architectural Profession - Role of Architects in Society -Alternatives open on entering the profession - Registration of Architects -Architect's office and its management (location, organization structure,responsibility towards employees, consultants and associates, elementaryaccounts, tax liabilities).

UNIT II PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT 9

Role of Indian Institute of Architects - Architects Act 1972 (intent, objectives,provisions with regard to architectural practice) - Council of Architecture (roleand functions) importance of ethics in professional practice (Council ofArchitecture guide lines) - Code of conduct for architects as prescribed byCouncil of Architecture, punitive action for professional misconduct of anarchitect.

UNIT III ARCHITECT'S SERVICES & SCALE OF FEES 9

Mode of engaging an architect - Comprehensive services, partial servicesand specialized services - Scope of work of an architect - Schedule of services- Scale of fees (Council of Architecture norms) - Mode of payment - Termsand conditions of engagement.

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UNIT IV ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS 9

Importance of Architectural competitions - Types of competitions (open, limited,ideas competition) - Single and two stage competitions - Council of Architectureguidelines for conducting Architectural competitions -International Competitions(case studies).

UNIT V LEGAL ASPECTS & LEGISLATION 9

Copy rights and patenting - (provisions of copy right acts in India and abroad,cop right in architectural profession) - Easement - (meaning, types ofcasements, acquisition, extinction and protection) - Development Regulationsin Second master plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area, Chennai CorporationBuilding rules 1972 - The Panchayat rules 1940 - Persons with Disabilities Act(provisions, responsibilities of architect and local body on creating barrier freeenvironment).

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READING:

1. Architects Act 1972 and Amendments , upto 2002.

2. David chapel, "The Architect in Practice" , Wiley,Blackwell Pub, 2010.

3. Publications of Council of Architecture-Architects (Professional conduct)Regulations 1989, Architectural Competition guidelines

4. Roshan Namavati, "Professional practice", Lakhani Book Depot, Mumbai 1984.

REFERENCES:

1. J.J.Scott, "Architect's Practice", Butterworth, London 1985.

2. Ar. V.S. Apte, "Architectural Practice and Procedure", Padmaja Bhide, Pune,2008.

3. Development Regulations of Second Master Plan for Chennai MetropolitanArea, 2026.

4. Chennai City Corporation Building Rules 1972.

5. Persons with Disabilities Act.

6. T.N.D.M. Buildings rules, 1972.

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AR B 5902 HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING 3 0 3

AIM:

To familiarize with the evolution, pattern of human settlements & the processfor the improvement of human living environment and also its relevance inarchitecture.

OBJECTIVES:

• To enable the students to comprehend the evolution of settlements, its elements& classifications.

• To understand the various levels of planning, planning principles & the processover a period of time

• To outline the scope and content of Urban planning, Urban renewal andRegional planning and the various plans to be prepared.

• To enable students to understand how planning activities are regulated in thestate at various levels.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPT OF HUMANSETTLEMENTS 9

Elements of human settlements context and contain - Meaning and Examples- Nature, Man, Society, shells and Network: Their sub elements, characteristics,functionaries / potentials, major aspects in spatial planning.

Classification of human settlements: Classification based on population,functions, locations, Municipal status.

UNIT II FORMS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 10

Growth and decay of human settlements: Factors influencing the growth anddecay, History of settlement studies (Ancient Classical, medieval, Renaissanceindustrial) Structure and Form of Human settlements - Linear, Non-linear &circular, examples and their functional characteristics of Indian and Europeantowns and cities.

UNIT III PLANNING CONCEPTS 10

Contribution to planning thoughts & their relevance to Indian planning practice- Patric Geddes, Ebenezer Howard, CA Perry, Le Corbusier, Doxiadis -Principles and concepts with case studies.

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UNIT IV URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 10

Aim, objective, scope and content of Regional plan, Master plan, zonal plan,planned unit development (PUD) and urban renewal plan - Redevelopment,rehabilitation and conservation - Case - studies.

UNIT V LOCAL GOVERNANCE 6

Objectives, Functions, Responsibilities and Organizational structure of: (i)Village Panchayats (ii) Municipalities (iii) Corporations and (iv) UrbanDevelopment Authorities.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

TEXT BOOKS:

1. C.L.Doxiadis, Ekistics, "An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements",Hutchinson, London, 1968.

2. Gallion Arthur B & Eisna Simon, "The Urban Pattern: City Planning andHousing", Cbs, 2005.

3. John Ratchiffe, An Introduction to Town and Country Planning, Random House.

REFERENCES:

1. L.R. Kadiyali, "Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning", Khanna Publishers,New. Delhi, 2000.

2. Government of India, "Report of the National Commission on Urbanisation",1988.

3. Andro D.Thomas, "Housing and Urban Renewal", George Allen and Unwin,Sydney, 1986.

4. Rodwin, Lloyd, "Shelter, Settlements and Development" (Hemel Hempstead,United Kingdom, Unwin Hyman Ltd.), 1987.

5. Ministry of Urban Affairs and Employment, Government of India, New Delhi,'Urban Development Plans: Formulation & Implementation' - Guidelines - 1996.

6. Madras Metropolitan Development Authority, 'Master Plan for MadrasMetropolitan Area, Second Master Plan - 1995

7. Centre for Human Settlements, Anna University, Chennai 'Development Planfor Uthokottai Taluk, Cheyyur Taluk, 1999.

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URL's

1. http://www.jadavpur.edu/academics/centers_human.htm

2. http://www.virtualref.com/uncrd/558.htm

3. http://www.unescap.org/huset/m_land/index.htm

4. http://www.esa.un.org/subindex/prviewsites.asp?termcode=GH.05

5. http://www.abuildnet.com

6. http://www.buildernews.com/

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ARB 5903 URBAN DESIGN 3 0 3

AIM:

The overall aim of the course is to help students formulate an understandingof the urban forms and spaces. City planning history and theory will beexamined. The contemporary needs of the society and the role of spaces willbe dealt along with the need for design development and control.

OBJECTIVE:

Students will understand the fundamental concepts and theories of urban designand apply them in their design projects.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 7

Emergence of urban design as a discipline - Concepts of urban design -Urbandesign theories of Gordon Cullen and Kevin Lynch. Different approaches tourban design.

UNIT II STUDY OF EVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF URBANSPACES THROUGH HISTORY 10

A brief Analysis of urban spaces in history - in the Western world ( Greek,Roman, Medieval and Renaissance towns) and the Eastern world ( Vedic,temple towns, medieval and Islamic towns ) ; Relevance of the historicalconcepts in the present context ; Critical analysis of some Indian cities likeNew Delhi, Chandigarh Etc.

UNIT III BASIC PRINCIPLES & TECHNIQUES IN URBAN DESIGN 10

Urban scale, Mass and Space; Understanding components of urban fabric ;Making a Visual survey; Understanding the various urban spaces in the cityand their hierarchy- Spaces for residential, commercial, recreational andindustrial use: Special focus on streets ;Expressive quality of built forms, spacesin public domain. Case studies.

UNIT IV RENEWAL, REDEVELOPMENT AND FORMULATING URBANDESIGN POLICIES 10

Understanding urban renewal and the need for it, Scope, challenge andImplementation methods; Public participation; Townscape policies and urbandesign guidelines for new developments- Case studies

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UNIT V URBAN DESIGN PROBLEM 8

Conducting an urban design survey, Analysis of data, Formulating urban designguidelines for an area - practical problem solving. The first part of the urbandesign project could deal with the Identification and documentation of areassuch as riverfronts, beach fronts, market areas, bazaars or commercial &residential districts with, its surrounding areas. And second part would be tosolve and provide appropriate solutions for the same.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 45

REQUIRED READINGS:

1. Gordon Cullen, "The Concise townscape", The Architectural press

2. Kevin Lynch, "Image of the city"

3. Cliff Moughtin, "Urban design - Ornament and decoration", Bath Press

4. Cliff Moughtin, "Urban design - street and square", Bath Press

5. Paul Zucker , "Town and square"

6. Arthur B Gallion, "The urban pattern", CBS publishers

7. Raymond J Curran , "Architecture and the urban experience", Van NostrandReinhold Company

8. Christopher Alexander, "Pattern language"

9. Christopher Alexander, "The timeless way of building"

REFERENCE READING:

1. Rangwala, "Town Planning", Charotar publishing house

2. David Gosling, "Concepts of Urban design ", Academy editions

3. Spiro Kostof, "City shaped" , Bulfinch Press

4. Paul D. Speriregon, "Architecture of town and cities", The MIT press

5. Johnathan Barnet, "An introduction to Urban design", Harper& Row Publishers

6. Arthur B. Gallion and Simon Eisner, "The Urban Pattern - City planning andDesign", Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

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AR B 5904 DISSERTATION 3 0 3

As a fully, comprehensively, learnedly written essay is considered as a preludeto Architectural Thesis in the tenth semester. The course offers an opportunityto relook at architecture either as a subject or profession. Concentrating on anissue of interest to the student as it relates to built environment, dissertation isprimarily textual. Alternatively the topic may consider philosophy and contributionof an architect, historical perspectives, typological changes in material,technology, essays and writings of architects, design process, developmentand others. Dissertation involves a field of observation, reflection of thoughts,abstraction and exposition of ideas. The Dissertation should state its objectives,followed by exhaustive documentation, arguments and may result in ahypothesis.

Students shall submit a proposal in about 1500 words (5 To 6 pages). Statingthe topic to be explored and the scope. At the end of the semester (Eighth) awell written report is to be submitted which is about 15,000 words in theprescribed format. The student must be able to present and defend duringevaluation.

REFERENCES :

1. Ian Border, Kurt Rueiden, the Dissertation, an Architectural students HandBook, - Architectural press - 2000.

2. Linda grand and David Wang, Architectural Research Method - John WileySons, 2002.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 90

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AR B 5906 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VII 0 16 9

AIM:

To delve into the perpetuity and dynamics of urban form with a gist on theinterrelationships between the disciplines of architecture and the art of creatingand shaping cities and towns.

OBJECTIVES:• To understand the psychological process and aspects of the urban environment

as well as their interrelationships.

• To figure out larger scale groups of buildings, streets and public spaces, etc.to make the urban areas functional, attractive, and sustainable.

• To understand urban design as a tool for making connections between peopleand places, movement and urban form, nature and the built fabric.

• To take design decisions in a comprehensive manner understanding theirimplications in the larger context.

CONTENT:

Scale and Complexity: projects involving the urban context and architecture inthe urban context with an emphasis on understanding interdependencies andformulating appropriate design directions.

AREAS OF FOCUS/ ISSUES:• exploration of relationship between building and larger context

• contemporary processes in design

• appropriate architecture

• addressing issues in urban areas - transportation, sustainability, heritage,sprawl, place making, identity, collective memory

• Mixed use programming

Typology/ project: those involving large scale urban interventions as well aslarge scale projects which have impact on the urban context- revitalizationand renewal of urban fragments, evolving guidelines for heritage areas, adaptivereuse, urban waterfront development, transportation nodes, new communities,multi-use urban complexes.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 225

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REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. S. Macmillan, "Designing Better Buildings". Routledge, 2003.

2. Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design - Assembly - Industry / Scott Marble-2012

3. Masterpieces: Office Architecture + Design Lara Menzel - 2009

4. National Building Code and Bureau of Indian standard publications, 2005

WEBSITES

Digital Workflows in Architecture: Design - Assembly - Industry / Scott Marble

1. http://www.archdaily.com/category/institutional-architecture/

2. http://www.thehub.net.au/%7Emorrisqc/architext

3. http://www.archinet.co.uk/

4. http://archinform.de/start.en.htm

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SEMESTER - XAR B 5101 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS PRACTICE - II 3 0 3

AIM:

To expose the students to advanced issues concerning architectural practicesuch as Tendering, Contracting including alternative practices in projectexecution, Arbitration and Project management and to enable them tounderstand the implications of globalisation on architectural practice.

OBJECTIVES:

• To further the students understanding of the professional practice.

• To enable the students to grasp the advanced issues concerning professionalpractice such as tendering, contracting including alternative practices in projectexecution, arbitration and project management.

• To expose the students to the implications of globalisation on professionalpractice with particular reference to WTO and GATS.

• To expose the students on some of the important legislations concerningarchitectural practice in India as well as International laws.

CONTENT:

UNIT I TENDER 9

Types of Tenders-Open and closed tenders-Conditions of tender-Tenderdocuments-Tender notice-Concept of EMD-Submission of tender-Tenderscrutiny-Tender analysis Recommendations- E tendering (advantages,procedure, conditions).

UNIT II CONTRACT & ARBITRATION 9

Contents of Contract document (Articles of Agreement, Terms and Conditionsof Contract, Important clauses - Appendix) - Arbitration (Definition, Advantagesof arbitration, Sole and joint arbitrators, Role of umpires, Award, Conduct ofarbitration proceedings) - Arbitration clause in contract agreement (role ofarchitect, excepted matters) - case studies.

UNIT III NEW TRENDS IN PROJECT FORMULATION AND EXECUTION 9

Turn key offer (Expression of interest, Request for Proposal Document,

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Conditions for inviting turnkey offer, finalisation of the bidder) - Current practicesin Project execution [Build operate and Transfer (BOT), Build Operate Leaseand Transfer (BOLT) and Build Operate and Own (BOO) and others - casestudies.

UNIT IV IMPLICATIONS OF GLOBALISATION IN ARCHITECTURALPRACTICE 9

Globalisation (meaning, advantages) - WTO and GATS and their relevance toarchitectural profession in India - Pre-requisites for Indian architects to work inother countries - Preparedness and infrastructure requirements for globalpractice - Entry of foreign architects in India (views for and against) - InformationTechnology and its impact on architectural practice.

UNIT V EMERGING SPECIALISATIONS FOR AN ARCHITECT 9

Construction management (Role, function, and responsibilities of a constructionmanager) -Project management (Concept, Objectives, Planning, Scheduling,Controlling and Role and Responsibilities of project manager) - Suitability ofarchitect as construction / project manager -Programme evaluation reviewTechniques (event, activity, dummy network rules, graphical guidelines fornetwork - PERT network).

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READING:

1. Ar. V.S. Apte, "Architectural Practice and Procedure", Padmaja Bhide, Pune,2008.

2. Architects Act 1972.

3. Dr. B.C. Punmiya and K.K. Khandelwal, "Project Planning and Control withPERT / CPM", Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 1987.

4. Arbitration Act.

5. WTO and GATT guidelines.

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REFERENCES:

1. Architects Act 1972.

2. Publications of Handbook on Professional practice by IIA. - 2003

3. Publications of Council of Architecture-Architects (Professional conduct)Regulations 2005. Architectural Competition guidelines

4. Roshan Namavati, Professional practice, Lakhani Book Depot, Mumbai 1984

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AR B 5106 ARCHITECTURAL THESIS 0 28 14

OBJECTIVE:

The entire 5 years of architectural design crown in the thesis Project to arousestudents to involve in individual research and methodology. This is to trainthem in handling projects independently.

TOPICS OF STUDY

The main areas of study and research can include advanced architecturaldesign, contemporary design processes, urban design including urban-infill,rural settlements,

environmental design, conservation and heritage precincts, landscape design,housing and topics related to construction technology. However, the specificthrust should be architectural design of built environment.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

The Thesis Project shall be submitted in the form of portfolio of drawings,project report in prescribed format, models, slides and soft copy reports.

TOTAL SESSIONS : 364

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ELECTIVEBASIC ELECTIVE - SEMESTER - V

ARB 3511 INTERIOR DESIGN (THEORY)

AIM:

To introduce students to spatial qualities of buildings, history of traditionaldecoration and artistic interiors, Theory/ elements and systems of interiordesign.

Objective• To impart comprehensive historical evolution of interior decoration and

articulation of interior spaces.

• To understand the various elements of design and evolution of vocabulary ofdesign elements

• A distinct understanding of flooring, walling and roofing elements

• An understanding of integrating services elements as elements in interiordesign

• An understanding of various interior decorative elements, fittings and materials.

UNIT I HISTORY OF INTERIOR DECORATION & DESIGN 5

Introduction to traditional styles of decoration and the development of InteriorDesign trends in later part of the 20th century. Impact of different movementsof architecture / design on interiors.

UNIT II THEORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN 12

1. INTERIOR SPACE Definition of Geometric elements, transition of architectural& interior elements, shaping by structural / enclosure / environmental systems,Spatial forms & element relationships- floors, walls , ceiling, windows/ doors,stairs & ramps.

2. DESIGN PROCESS Programming- analyze, Concept development-synthesis,Design decisions- evaluate, Implementation. Design Criteria-Function,economy, style & image. Human factors- Functional dimensions & personalspace. Activity relationships- plan arrangements & strategies. Graphicrepresentations.

3. DESIGN VOCABULARY Perception of Form, Shape, Color, Texture, Light,Proportion, Scale, Balance, Harmony, Unity & variety, Rhythm, Emphasis ;

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relate to visual characteristics of objects & aesthetic quality of visualenvironments.

UNIT III INTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS 10

Selection & manipulation of elements like Floors, Walls- forms/ articulation/texture/ color, Ceilings- height/ scale/ forms/ lighting / acoustics, Windows-operation/ views/ day-lighting / natural ventilation / space planning, Doors-operations / space planning, Stairs & ramps,

UNIT IV INTERIOR BUILDING SYSTEMS 10

Design & integration of MEP systems with interior building spaces & elements- Mechanical systems like AC & fire suppression systems, Electrical lighting& switches, plumbing fittings & fixtures, furniture & interior landscaping

UNIT V INTERIOR FINISH MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION 8

Introduction to planning, design & application of materials for Residentialspaces- Kitchen, toilet, bedroom & living rooms. Study of various types ofmaterials for Flooring, walls, ceiling, doors & windows, stairs & ramps

TOTAL SESSIONS : 45

TEXT BOOK:

1. Francis D.K. Ching, Interior Design Illustrated,3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons,(E-BOOK ), 2012

2. Joseph De Chiara, "Time Saver Standards for Interior Design & spaceplanning", McGraw Hill, 2001.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. JOHN PILE, "History of interior design", 4th edition, john wiley & sons, 2013

2. Henrietta Spencer, "Classic interior design", Churchill, CICO books,2009

3. JOHN PILE, "Colour in interior Design", Mc Graw Hill Company, 1998,

4. MARK KARLEN, "Lighting design basics", II edition, ( E-book ), John Wiley &sons, 2012

5. CORKY BINGELLI, "Building systems for interior designers", 2nd edition ( E-BOOK ), 2009

6. CORKY BINGGELI, "Materials for Interior environments", 2nd edition, , JohnWiley & sons, 2013

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AR B 3512 ART APPRECIATION 3 0 3

AIM:

To create an awareness - that other arts and art forms were simultaneouslydeveloping with architecture in cultures and civilization and to understand thatarchitecture is also a form of art - That arts and art forms seen in nature andBuilt Environment could be a source of inspiration and application toarchitecture.

OBJECTIVE:

• To have comprehension of art, its meaning and language and how architecturaldetails get inspired from nature.

• To understand the various development in Europe, the definition of variousphilosophies, and to be conversant with art forms used as details andornaments in historic buildings and city environment.

• To understand the various development in India in terms of art forms anddevelopment during the Islamic period with emphasis on geometry.

• To have an understand an understanding of modern materials used in artcreation, the contribution of British colonial period and recent developmentsthat have influenced contemporary art.

UNIT I UNDERSTANDING ARTS 8

Definition of art - Need for and meaning of works of art - Technical language ofart - appreciating art from in relation to architecture and Nature.

UNIT II TECHNIQUES OF ART 10

Techniques and types of drawing, Sculpture and painting - In relation toexamples.

UNIT III ART IN WESTERN WORLD 10

Greek, Roman and Italian Renaissance periods - Birth of Modern arts,definitions of impressionism and post impressionism, art nouveau, cubismDadaism, surrealism, abstract art, expressionism, futurism & constructivism- historic studies.

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UNIT IV ART IN ASIAN WORLD 9

Art forms and pictorial language of river valley, - forms in vedic, Buddhist,Dravidian and Indo-Aryan cultures - Rock paintings and art in India - Colourand art in Islamic Culture in India.

UNIT V RECENT TRENDS 8

Art forms, patterns and furnitures of the British period in India contemporarytrends, Use of modern materials and technique - Recent development in IndianArt. - Case studies.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REFERENCES:

1. Gardner Hartcort, "Art through the ages" Gardner - Hartcort, Brazen & Worldyear - 2009.

2. Peter and Linda Murray, "The Penguin Dictionary of Art and Artist", PenguinBooks - 1989.

3. Maliland Graves, "Theory of Art and colour", Van Nostrantd, Reinhold Co.NewYork - 1983.

4. Werner sewing, "Architecture; Sculpture", Prestel Press - 2007.

5. Arnason, "History of Modern Art - Painting, Sculpture and Architecture ", Thamesand Hudson London 1989.

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AR B 3513 PRINCIPLES OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECURE - I 3 0 3

AIM :

To provide theoretical knowledge base on architectural tradition, the meaningof space, built form as manifestation of energy, the selection of site and howintegration between built form and human beings were achieved at physical,psychological and biological levels.

OBJECTIVE

• To enable an understanding of distinction between design and creation as itrelates to architecture with a global view .

• To evolve a system of compatability between universal spaces and built spacecaused by forces of nature.

• An awareness about traditional measurement of time and space as it relatesto architecture.

• An awareness towards selection of site through divination and good buildingshapes.

• To sensitize the importance of orientation from traditional point of view.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9

Definitions of traditional architecture of India, Western and Eastern countries- concept of existence and manifestation - planatory influence on earth.

UNIT II CONCEPT OF SITE BUILDING RELATIONSHIP 9

Features of good building site, good building shapes - influence of geometry -relationship between built space and human beings - concept of universalspace and its impact.

UNIT III TRADITIONAL CONCEPT OF MEASUREMENT 9

Units of measurements - human as a unit of measure - spatial and musicalmeasurements - architectural applications of these measurements -- examplesfrom history.

UNIT IV INTERFACE OF TIME, VIBRATION AND RHYTHM 9

Theory of vibration and energy transfer - equation of time and space -

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manifestation in living organism - human beings - measurement of the energy- Kirlian energy of various forms- documentation of objects - filaments andstreamers.

UNIT V COSMOGRAM (CELESTIAL GRID) INFLUENCE ON SITE 9

Importance of orientation - building, site, layout and settlements - positive andnegative energies - impact of carditional and ordinal directions - concept ofenergy grids - types and applications.

TOTAL SESSIONS: 45

REQUIRED READING:

1. Dr. V. Ganapati sthapati : "Sthapatya Veda" Dakshina Publishing House, Chennai- 41, India, 2001.

2. Stella Kramrisch, "The Hindu Temple" Vol.I Motital Banarsidass PublishersPvt. Ltd., Delhi 1991.

REFERENCE:

1. Bruno Dagens Mayamatam, Vol. I & II IGNCA and Motilal BamarsidarsPublishers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi 1994.

2. Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati, "Vastu Purusha Mandalam", Dakshina PublishingHouse, Chennai, 1998

3. Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy, "Symbolism of Indian Architecture" -Historical Research Documentation Programme, Jaipur, 1983

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AR B 3515 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3 0 3

AIM:

To enable the student understand the relationship between built form, Manmadeelements and landscape/natural elements and to create a visually andfunctionally appropriate living environment.

OBJECTIVES:

• To familiarize students with the various elements of landscape architectureand the principle of landscape design.

• To provide an overview of natural balance and impacts of human activities andstress the need for environmental protection and landscape conservation.

• To develop and strengthen the competence in dealing with the analytic, artisticand technical aspects of designing open spaces at different scales.

UNIT: I INTRODUCTION 7

Introduction to landscape architecture, meaning of – ecology, ecologicalbalance, landscape conservation, reclamation and derelict lands, - relationshipto – environment.

UNIT: II ELEMENTS IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN 10

Hard and soft landscape elements; Plant materials – classification,characteristics, use and application in landscape design; Water and Landform,- their inter relationships.

UNIT: III GARDEN DESIGN 10

Landscape and garden design in history – Japanese, Italian, Renaissanceand Moghul gardens in India, Study of notable examples, spatial developmentin landscape design.

UNIT: IV SITE PLANNING 8

Organization of spaces – circulation, built form and open spaces, site planningand micro climate, site planning for neighborhood parks, children’s play areaand campus development.

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UNIT: V LANDSCAPING OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS 10

Urban open spaces and principle of urban landscape; Street landscaping,Landscape design for waterfront areas and functional areas in urban centers;green roofs and walls – case studies at National and International levels.

Total Sessions : 45

REQUIRED READING :

1. T S S for Landscape Architecture, Mc, Graw Hill, Inc, 1995.

2. Introduction to Landscape Design, Second Edition, John L. Motloch, John Wiley& Sons, INC, 2001.

3. Illustrated History of Landscape Design, Elizabeth Boults & Chip Sullivan, JohnWiley & sons, Inc, 2010.

REFERENCES :

1. Landscape in History Philip Pregill & Nancy Volkma, Van Nostrand Reinhold,New York, 1993.

2. Landscape Architectural Graphic standards, Leonard J. Hopper, John Wiley &sons, Inc, 2007.

3. Landscape Architecture, Site, Non-site, Guust edited by Michael Spens, WileyAcademy, April -2007.

4. T.K. Bose and Chowdhury, “Tropical Garden Plants in Colour”, Horticultureand Allied Publishers, Calcutta, 1.

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BASIC ELECTIVE - SEMESTER - VIAR B 3611 ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE 3 0 3

AIM :

A growing worldwide concern for the conservation of energy & environmenthas led to energy efficient building; renewable nature sources of energy (solarenergy etc.) and utilizing materials that least pollute the environment.

OBJECTIVE :

To understand a built environments responses to natural heating and coolingand therby understanding principles to be implemented when designing spaces.

UNIT I CLIMATE & SHELTER 8

Historic buildings - preindustrial and modern architecture - examples fromdifferent climatic zones.

UNIT II SOLAR ENERGY & BUILDINGS 10

Solar geometry and shading - Thermal comfort - Heat Transfer - Heating andcooling loads - Energy estimates - Conservation - Day lighting - Water Heatingand Photo voltaic system.

UNIT III PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING 12

General principles - Direct Gain - Thermal storage wall - Sunspace - Convectiveair loop - related examples.

UNIT IV PASSIVE COOLING 8

General principles - Ventilation - Radiation - Evaporation and Dehumidification- Mass effect - related examples.

UNIT V SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTS 7

Land form - vegetation type and pattern - water bodies - open spaces and builtspaces - urbanscape - design strategies.

TOTAL SESSIONS - 45

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TEXT BOOKS

1. Fuller Moore, Environmental Control Systems, McGraw Hill Inc., New Delhi,1997.

2. Climatically Responsive Energy Efficient Architecture, PLEA/SPA, New Delhi- 1998.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. A.Konya, Design Primer for Hot Climates, Architectual Press, London, 1988.

2. Ms.Sudha, N.K.Bansal and M.A.S.Malik - Solar Passive Building - Pergamon.

4. V.Gupta - Energy and Habitat - Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi.

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AR B 3612 DIGITAL ART 3 0 3

AIM:

This unit aims to introduce the digital art to the students through series ofsessions of demonstration of software and projects.

OBJECTIVES:

• Through a project the student is taught video, image and vector editing usingediting software.

• To enable the creation of interactive patterns by introducing scripting.

• To enable synchronization of sound with patterns generated.

• To enable presentation using voice over and production of CD rooms.

UNIT I VIDEO EDITING, IMAGE EDITING & VECTOR EDITING 15

Tools: Importing avis and mpegs, sequencing, cutting trimming, decrease andincrease the speed of the movie, filters, transitions, output settings, saving theoutput with the help of video editing software like ADOBE PREMIERE. Imageediting (pixel image types) using tools, Vector characters, bizer and grip editing,transform, fill types, text formatting, colour overlays, etc in Adobe Photoshop

UNIT II OVERLAPPING TECHNIQUE (2D ANIMATION WITH MOVIE) 20

Project: Import Movie file in the editing software like premiere and overlap the2D Animation film created using Flash. Synchronize the sound and create aperfect blend of AVI and 2D Animation film.

UNIT III PATTERNS THROUGH SCRIPTING 15

Project: Create 2d interactive patterns using basic scripting in Flash/Director.Through this scripting tools will be taught. Tools: Scripting in software likeFlash/ Director could be explored

UNIT IV DESIGN GENERATION USING SOUND 10

Project: Create forms/ patterns synchronized to sound file, through thisrelationship between sound and forms/ patterns will be explored Tools: Softwarelike fruity loops and sound forge could be explored

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UNIT V SPACE GENERATION 15

Project: Students would identify a metaphor (literature, movies, and musicalbums) and create spaces using the same. The proposal must be discussedwith course faculty prior to presentation.

Tools: Importing files using standard and linking options. Using scripts andbehaviors, understanding stage, cast and time line, using cast library,Tweening, using swf movie, presentation using voice over and presentationdemos, creating auto run Cd-rooms.

TOTAL SESSIONS - 75

REQUIRED READING:

1. Photoshop 7 Bible Professional Edition, Wiley John & Son INC, New York,DekeMcClelland,

2. Flash Web Design, The Art of Motion Graph, Curtis Hillman, New RidersPublishing, Indianapolis, IN. U.S.A, 2000

REFERENCES:

1. M.E. Morris, and R.J. Hinrichs, Web Page Design, Prentice Hall, 1996.

2. Mark Von Wodtke, Mind over Media : Creative Thinking Skills for ElectronicMedia, McGrawhill, New York, 1993

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AR B 3613 PRINCIPLES OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECURE - II 3 0 3

AIM :

To provide applied knowledge of theories, techniques of application at site andbuilding level, use of energy grids, flow of positive and negative energies,articulation of heights and vertical dimensions to result in energy augmentationtogether with basic knowledge of materials and construction.

OBJECTIVES :

• An awareness on electro - magnetic energy grids in sites and integratingbuilding design.

• A study energy flow in buildings and importance of geometry.

• An understanding about regulating heights of building to augment energy.

• A tradition understanding of low-energy materials and methods of construction.

• Training to design small residential buildings based on traditional principles.

PREREQUISITES:

Undergone and appeared in the examination of the Course AR B 3513- Principleof Traditional Architecture- I

UNIT I THE GRID AND SETTLEMENT: 8

The clestial or energy grids - Varieties - significance of applications, at plot,site and settlement levels - resultant patterns - examples at global level.

UNIT II ENERGY OF FORM AND FLOW: 9

Flow of energy in geometrical forms, - cube, sphere, pyramid and conesignificance of pyramid - case studies - functional zoning of areas - significanceof natural elements like sea, river, and mountain in the vicinity - cube as thebasic structure.

UNIT III VERTICAL ARTICULATIION AND DESIGN : 9

Heights of buildings - formulae for determining heights - human as the verticalmeasure - parts of base, basement, columns, beams - geometry of pitchedroofs - domical roofs.

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UNIT IV MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION : 9

Use of wood, stone, metal, brick and lime - marking technology - corbellingtechnology - jointing technology - foundations for heavy and light weightstructures - study of examples.

UNIT V DESIGN APPLICATION: 10

Consideration for environment - significance of water bodies, bore wells, wells-their significance - Trees, classification - their significance - Sewage disposaltanks - significance and locational criteria - Landscaping in and around buildings-design of residential buildings.

TOTAL SESSIONS - 45

REQUIRED READING :

1. K.S. Subramanya Sastri Maya Matam Thanjavur Maharaj Sarjoji SaraswathiMahal Library Thanjavur 1966.

2. Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati : Sthapatya Veda " Dakshina Publishing House, Chennai- 41, India, 2001.

REFERENCES:

1. Stella Kramrisch The Hindu Temple Vol. II Motital Banarsidass Publishers Pvt.Let., Delhi 1991.

2. S. Durai Raja Singam - Fundamentals of Indian Art - The Historical ResearchDocumentation Programme, Jaipur, 1983.

3. Bruno Dagens Mayamatam, Vol.I & II IGNCA and Motilal BamarsidarsPublishers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi 1994.

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AR B 3614 VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE 3 0 3

AIM

To study traditional architecture built in various cultural and geographical regionsof India with an emphasis on building types, use, materials, construction andbuilding process.

OBJECTIVES

• To study the approaches, definition, concepts and typologies of the vernaculararchitecture of a region for better understanding, comprehension andinterpretation.

• To understand the role of indigenous materials and climate in the elements,ornamentation, layout and character of residential and public buildings inNorthern India through case studies.

• To understand the role of indigenous materials and climate in the elements,ornamentation, layout and character of domestic architecture in Kutch regionthrough case studies.

• To recognize the regional expression in the architecture of Kerala and Tamilnaduthrough the study at settlements and unit levels through case studies.

• To appreciate the character of the multi cultured architectural expression dueto colonial influence in India through case studies.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE 6

Definition of Vernacular Architecture. Importance and factors determining theCharacter of vernacular architecture. Approaches and cncepts used invernacular Architecture - Aesthetic, Anthropology, Architectural, Geographical,spatial, Ecological, Behavioral and Developmental.

UNIT II VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF NORTHERN INDIA 10

Cultural aspects, symbolism, colour, art, materials of construction andconstruction techniques of Northern India

- Deserts of Rajasthan; Havelis of Rajasthan, Shekawathi Havelis

- Geographical regions of Kashmir; dwellings,

- House boats of Kashmir - Dhoongas, Bahats.

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- Settlement planning of Jaipur

- Introduction to Planning features of forts in Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer

UNIT III VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF KUTCH REGION 12

Wooden Houses and Mansions of Gujarat - Muslim Havelis and Hindu Havelis- Bohra Houses

Their primitive form, Materials, Ornamentation and Construction details

Banni Houses in Kutch regions - Materials and construction details

UNIT IV VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF KERALA AND TAMILNADU 9

Wooden houses, palaces and theatres in Kerala. Nair houses of Kerala -Nallukettu house Padmanabapuram palace, Thackalai. Koothambalam,Introduction to Boat houses in Kerala

Tribal Architecture in Tamil Nadu-Irula, Kurumba, Todas.

Introduction to Chettinad Architecture , Architectural significance of Chettinadhouses and palaces in Chettinad regions. Agraharams of Tamil Nadu-settlementPlanning and materials and construction details.

UNIT V VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF COLONIAL INDIA 8

Colonial influences on the Traditional House, Goa, Change from Bangla &Bungalow, Bengal and Victorian Villas - Planning Principles, materials &methods of construction House Typologies, settlement planning in Pondicherry& Cochin.

TOTAL SESSIONS - 45

TEXT BOOKS

1. Minakshi, J., & Khulbushan, J. (1992.). Mud Architecture of the Indian Desert.Ahmedabad: Aadi Centre.

2. Randhawa, T. S. (1999). The Indian courtyard house. Prakash Books.

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REFERENCE BOOKS

1. G.H.R.Tillotsum. (1989). The tradition of Indian Architecture Continuity,Controversy Change since 1850. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.

2. Meenakshi, M., Muthiah, S., Visalakshi, R., & Muthuraman, V. (2006). TheChettiar Heritage. Chennai: Chettiar Heritage.

3. Oliver, P. (1998). Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

4. V.S.Pramar. (1989). Haveli - Wooden Houses & Mansions of Gujarat.Ahmedabad: Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd.

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ADVANCED ELECTIVE - SEMESTER - IXARB 5911 URBAN HOUSING 3 0 3

AIM:

To make students aware about the need, demand and the supply of housing,the process and the issues related to it and finally to impart knowledge forpossible solutions.

OBJECTIVES:• To understand the basic elements, principles & various issues related to

housing & National Housing Policy especially in the urban context.

• To expose the students about various agencies involved in the housingdevelopment & the institutional mechanism for housing.

• To understand the various factors (social, economical, etc.,) responsible forthe design of plan & the various schemes under which they can beimplemented.

• To update about the Indian norms, standards & guidelines.

• To understand about the various typologies of housing with case examplesand the stages involved in the development of housing.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO HOUSING AND HOUSING ISSUES - INDIANCONTEXT 9

Housing and its importance in Architecture and its relationship withneighbourhood and city planning. Housing demand and supply - NationalHousing Policy - Housing agencies and their role in housing development -impact of traditional life style - Rural Housing, Public, private sector housing.

UNIT II SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS 9

Social & economic factors influencing housing affordability - Housing Finance- equity in housing development sites and services/- slum upgradationcommunity participation - Indira Awas Yojana, Crime prevention, Healthprinciples in Housing.

UNIT III HOUSING STANDARDS 9

UDPFI - guide lines, standards and regulations - DCR - performance standardsfor housing.

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UNIT IV SITE PLANNING AND HOUSING DESIGN 9

4.a) Site PlanningSelection of site for housing, consideration of physical characteristics of site,locational factors, orientation, climate, topography - Landscaping.

4.b) Housing designTraditional housing, row housing, cluster housing - apartments and high-risehousing relating to Indian situations - case studies in India - integration alltypes of services, parking, incorporation of green sustainable practices -prefabrication in housing.

UNIT V HOUSING PROCESS 9Various stages and tasks in project development - Institutional Mechanism inhousing - PPP and other models, housing management - Environmentalaspects and national calamities and disaster mitigation, Innovative approachto solve India's Housing problem.

TOTAL PERIODS : 45REQUIRED BOOKS:

1. Martin Evans, Housing, Climate and Comfort, Architectural Press, London,1980.

2. Jingmin Zhou - Urban Housing Forms - Architectural Press - 2005.

3. Joseph de Chiara & others "Time Saver Standards for Housing and Residentialdevelopment", McGraw-Hill Co., New York, 1995.

REFERENCES:1. Richard Untermanu & Robert Small, "Site Planning for Cluster Housing", Van

Nostrand Reinhold Company, London/New York, 1977.

2. Forbes Davidson and Geoff Payne, "Urban Projects Manual", LiverpoolUniversity Press, Liverpool, 1983.

3. Christopher Alexander, "A Pattern Language", Oxford University Press, NewYork 1977.

4. "Housing for the Low income", Sector Model, HUDCO PublicationsURL's1. www.hudcoindia.com

2. www.indiabuildnet.com/arch/sangath-8.htm

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AR B 5912 ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION 3 0 3

AIM :

The course is introduced to create an awareness about the historic legacyand architectural heritage of India. It focusses on how conservation can helpin effective planning strategy that leads to quality of life. Simultaneously anover view of current status of conservation practice in India.

OBJECTIVES :

1) To introduce to student the meaning, types of conservation and distinguishbetween preservation and Adaptive re-use.

2) To sensitise about the role of International Agencies involved in conservationand practices adopted in other developed countries.

3) To introduce to students about the procedures documentation and measuresadopted for historic building and precincts.

4) To carry-out surveys, case-studies. With reference to specific historic buildingsand precincts in India and the make students aware of the various planningtools.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION: 9

Understanding Heritage. Type of Heritage. Heritage conservation - Need, Debateand purpose. Defining Conservation, Preservation and Adaptive reuse.Distinction between Architectural and Urban Conservation. Internationalagencies like ICCROM, UNESCO and their role in Conservation.

UNIT II CONSERVATION IN INDIA: 10

Museum conservation - monument conservation and the role of ArcheologicalSurvey of India - role of INTACH - Central and state government policies andlegislations - inventories and projects - select case studies - craft Issues ofconservation - conservation project management.

UNIT III CONSERVATION PRACTICE : 12

Listing of monuments - documentation of historic structures - assessingarchitectural character - historic structure report - guidelines for preservation,rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of historic structures - seismic retrofit anddisabled access / services additions to historic buildings - heritage sitemanagement.

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UNIT IV URBAN CONSERVATION : 14

Over view urban history of India and Tamil Nadu - Understanding the characterand issues of historic cities - select case studies of towns like Shajahanobad,Alahabad, Bhuvaneswar, Hydrabad, Mysore, Thanjavur, Kancheepuram etc.,- Historic districts and heritage precincts - conservation as a planning tool -financial incentives and planning tools such as TDR, transferable developmentright - Urban conservation and heritage tourism.

TOTAL SESSIONS - 45

REQUIRED READING :

1. Donald Appleyard, The Conservation of European Cities, M.I.T. Press,Massachusetts.

2. James M.Fitch, Historic Preservation : Curatorial Management of the Built Worldby University Press of Virginia; Reprint edition (April 1, 1990)

3. A Richer Heritage: Historic Preservation in the Twenty - First Century by RoberE. Stipe.

4. Conservation Manual, Bernard Fielden.

5. Laker, Conservation and Cities.

REFERENCES :

1. B.K. Singh, State and culture, Oxford, New Delhi.

2. A.G.K. Memon Ed, Conservation of Immovable Sites, INTACH Publication, N.Delhi.

3. Seminar Issue on Urban Conservation.

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AR B 5913 ADVANCED STRUCTURES 3 0 3

AIM

The Course is structured to introduce the Concept for High raised building, tallstructures, and earthquake resisting structures.

OBJECTIVE

• To understand the behavior of Tall Buildings

• Theoretical study about the earthquake Engineering

• To study the repairs and Rehabitation of structures

UNIT I HIGH - RISE BUILDINGS 9

Introduction - Load action in high rise buildings - Various structural systems -Approximate analysis and Design of frames for gravity and horizontal loadings.

UNIT II TENSILE STRUCTURES (9)

Concept, Development, Laws of formation, Merits and Demerits of Pneumaticstructures - Basic principles, Various forms, Merits and Demerits of cablestructures.

UNIT III GRIDS, DOMES AND FOLDED PLATES (9)

Grids - Types of Grids - Domes - Geodesic domes - Shells and various forms- folded plates.

UNIT IV EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (9)

Introduction - terminology - Causes and consequences of Earthquake -Magnitude & intensity of Earthquake - Earthquake zones in India - codalprovision (IS 1893) - response of R.C.C buildings to seismic loads

UNIT V REPAIR & REHABILITATION OF RC STRUCTURES (9)

Definition -Repair, Rehabilitation & maintenances - causes of deterioration -evaluation of damage - study of cracks - Non - destructive Techniques - Methodsand Material for repair.

TOTAL PERIODS: 45

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REFERENCE

1. Frei Otto - Tensile structures Volume 1, Pneumatic structures, Volume 2, cablestructures .The MIT press, London.2008

2. Tall Building structures - Analysis & Design - Bryan Stafford smith. John wiley.

3. Structural system for tall buildings - Council on tall buildings and urban habitat- Mc GrawHill.2007

4. Pneumatic structures, Thomas Herzog - Crosby Lockwood staples, London.

5. Maintenance and Rehabilitation of RC structures by Derison Allen, LongmanPublication limited, 2001.

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AR B 5914 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDINGS 3 0 3

AIM:

To sensitize student about the nature of this natural disaster, theircharacteristics and behavior, their impact on buildings and to design buildingswith the knowledge of norms and standards and technological innovations.

OBJECTIVES:

• To Understand the fundamentals of Earthquake and the basic terminology.

• To provide basic knowledge of earthquake resistant design concepts

• To inform the performance of ground and buildings.

• To familiarize the students with design codes and building configuration

• To understand the various types of construction details to be adopted in aseismic prone area.

• To apply the knowledge gained in an architectural design assignment.

UNIT: I FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTHQUAKES 7a. Earths structure, seismic waves, plate tectonics theory, origin of

continents, seismic zones in India.

b. Predictability, intensity and measurement of earthquake.

c. Basic terms – fault line, focus, epicenter, focal depth, plates etc.,

UNIT: II SITE PLANNING, PERFORMANCE OF GROUND ANDBUILDINGS 8

a. Historical experience, site selection and development.

b. Earthquake effects on ground, soil rupture, liquefaction, landslides,

c. Behavior of various types of building structures, equipments, lifelines,collapse patterns.

d. Behaviour of non-structural elements like services, fixtures in earthquake-prone zones.

UNIT: III SEISMIC DESIGN CODES AND BUILDING CONFIGURATION 8a. Seismic design code provisions – Introduction to Indian codes.

b. Building configuration – scale of building, size and horizontal and vertical

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plane, building proportions, symmetry of building – irregularities in building– like short stories, short columns etc.

UNIT: IV VARIOUS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 10a. Seismic design and detailing of non- engineered construction- masonry

structures, wood structures, earthen structures.

b. Seismic design and detailing of RC and steel buildings. (Theory only)

c. Design of non- structural elements – Architectural elements, water supply,drainage, electrical and mechanical components.

UNIT: V URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN 12a. Vulnerability of existing buildings, facilities planning, fires after earthquake,

social-economic impact after earthquakes based on case – studies.

b. Architectural design assignment-Institutional masonry building withhorizontal spread and height restriction, multi-storeyed RC framedapartment or commercial building.

Total Sessions : 45

REQUIRED READING :

1. Gudelines for earthquake resistant non-engineered construction, NationalInformation centre of earthquake engineering (NICEE, IIT Kanpur, India), 2004.

2. C.V.T. Murthy, Andrew Charison. “Earthquake design concepts”, NICEE, IITKanpur, 2006.

3. Agarwal. P. Earthquake Resistant design, Prentice Hall of India, 2006.

REFERENCES :

1. Ian Davis, “ Safe shelter within unsafe cities : Disaster vulnerability and rapidurbanization”. Open House Internations, UK. 1987.

2. Socio-economic developmental record-Vol.12, No.1, 2005.

3. Mary C. Comerio, Luigla Binda, “ Learning from Practice – A review ofArchitecture design and construction experience after recent earthquakes” –Joint USA – Italy workshop. Oct-18-23, 1992, Orvieto, Italy.

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ARB 5102 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING 3 0 3

OBJECTIVE :

• To understand the importance of environmentally and ecologically sensitivearchitecture

• To integrate Sustainable planning and building principles in architectural design.

• To understand the importance of site planning and its role in architectural design.

• To get introduced to agencies that work for sustainable architecturaldevelopments.

1. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY 8

Concepts of sustainability Sustainable Development, Concept of Sustainability- Principles of conservation - synergy with nature, Energy use and Climatechange - Its impact. Sustainable planning & Design - Sustainable

Development -Sustainable approach to site planning and design - siteinventories- relationships between site factors - development impacts fromone area of the site on the other areas, Intro to Environmental Design & Planning

2. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION 9

Sustainable Construction, Three Dimensions. Properties, Uses and Examplesof -Primary, secondary and Tertiary

Sustainable Materials, Techniques of sustainable construction - technologiesand design synthesis and construction methods: solar water heating panels;photovoltaic electricity generation; use of local materialsTo understand a builtenvironments responses to natural heating and cooling and therebyunderstanding principles to be implemented when designing spaces.

3. RECYCLING AND REUSE 9

Architectural Reuse- Waste prevention, Pre building, Building, Post buildingstages, Construction and Demolition recycling- Conservation of natural andbuilding resources- types of wastes

4. METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO RECYCLING 9

Elimination of waste and minimize pollution - various Decomposing methods-environmental monitoring and testing during construction- Design facility within

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social and environmental thresholds-Case study of local natural body that ispolluted and suitable design system to rehabilitate the same.

5. CASE STUDIES RATING SYSTEMS 10

Sustainable Development Case Studies: illustrated examples of the planning,development, and construction.

Green architecture and various international rating systems for sustainability-LEED, BREEAM, Green Star, HQE Rating system, IGBC, GRIHA.

Total Periods - 45

TEXT BOOKS

1. Bose B.C., "Integrated approach to sustainable Development". Publishers:Rajat Publications, Delhi, 2007

2. Laurie Baker's, "Chamoli Earthquake hand book", Publishers: Costford, centreof science and technology for rura development, 2000.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Fuller Moore, "Environmental control systems Heating, Cooling, Lighting".Publisher MC.Graw Hill, Newyork, 1992

2. Caring A.Langston Grace K.C.Ding, "Sustainable practices in builtenvironment", 2nd Edition, Publishers: Butterworth-Heinmann Linacre HouseJordanhill Oxford, 2001

3. Trivedi.R.N. Environmental Sciences, Publishers:Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd,New Delhi, 1997

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AR B 5103 ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT 3 0 3

AIM

To understand the Role of Architects in managing the building design andconstruction field, Special Charactertics of Construction activity, their Influenceon Construction Managements, Scope of Construction Management, andContracts Managements functions of Construction Management.

OBJECTIVES

• An understanding about integrating programming with planning

• An awareness on various techniques used in scheduling and costing

• The importance of management expert for co-ordination and implementationof design project

• The importance for documentation of architect drawings and tools

• An insights into procedures that link design with time management

1. PROGRAMMING / PLANNING 6

Client briefing / functional program / architectural programming. Strategies,Policies, Procedure, work flows, HR-team, technology Master Planning / siteplanning / conceptual planning

2. SCHEDULING / QUALITY CONTROL 10

Mile stone charts, Basic elements, critical activity, critical path and Non criticalactivity. Understanding Common Causes of Schedule Delays and Concept ofProductivity, Progress Reporting, Updating Plans, Review Meeting.

Definition of Quality, Aspects of Quality, Quality Control and Assurance,Inspection and Audit

3. DESIGN MANAGEMENT 9

Consultant management, Design brief, area program, design deliverables anddates, design phases, design coordination with other services consultant,getting coordinated services design.

4. DOCUMENTATION- COST & CONTRACTS 8

Documenting Construction drawings, specifications and preambles for

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tendering various design packages. Cost and contracts- types of contracts,client and contractor supply items, consultant approval for the material,procurement schedule, tendering and awarding contractors. Costing variancereport.

5. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 12

Construction planning and work break down structure.

Work break down structure, Sequencing work packages, activity charting,planning the design methodologies and scheduling the site activities, workfront management, monthly , weekly and day to day site meeting, on sitedocumentation, shop drawing submission, approval from the consultants, Sitecoordination meeting GFC, RFI, Amendments, testing and operation, as builtdrawing submission.

Total Sessions : 45

REFERENCES

1. Introduction to archite4ctu7ral programming, Architectural media, Tuscon, az1972

2. S.P. Mukhopadyay, Project Management for Architects and Civil Engineers,IIT, Karagpur

3. 1974Architectural Management: International Research and Practice Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 1405177861

4. M. Nicholson "Architectural Management" Taylor & Francis

WEBSITES

http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/architects-handbook-of-practice-management-8th-edition/69972/

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/architectural-and-engineering-managers.htm#tab-4

http://www.projectmanagement.com/Portfolios/Approaches/

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ARB 5104 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 0 3

AIM:

The course is designed to give the students an overview of the building industryand the various advancements in the area of construction technology andpractice.

OBJECTIVES:

• Theoretical study of the advancements in construction with concrete for largespan structures.

• To familiarize the students with the manufacture, storage and transportationof concrete.

• To inform the various equipment used in the construction industry and thecriteria for

• Choice of equipment.

• To familiarize the students with an overview of construction management,

UNIT: I SUB STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION (9)

Box jacking - pipe jacking - Under water construction of diaphragm walls andbasement - Tunneling techniques - piling techniques - driving well and caisson-sinking cofferdam - cable anchoring and grouting - large reservoir construction-well points - dewatering and stand by plant equipment for underground openexcavation.

UNIT: II SUPER STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILDINGS (9)

Vacuum dewatering of concrete flooring - concrete paving technology -techniques of construction for continuous concreting operation in tall buildingsof various shapes and varying sections - erection techniques for tall structures,large span structures - launching techniques for heavy decks - insituprestressing in high rise structures, erecting lightweight components on tallstructures.

UNIT : III CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIAL STRUCTURES 9

Construction sequence in cooling towers, silos, chimney, sky scrapers, bowstring bridges, cable stayed bridges - launching and pushing of box decks -

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Advanced construction techniques for offshore structures - support structurefor heavy equipment and conveyor and machinery in heavy industries - erectionof articulated structures, braced domes and space decks.

UNIT: IV CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (9)

Uses of the following: Tractors, bulldozers, shovels draglines, cableways andbelt conveyors, Batching plants - Transit mixers and agitator trucks used forready mix concrete pumps

Guniting equipments - Air compressors - welding equipment - cranes andother lifting devices Choice of construction equipment for different types ofworks.

UNIT: V CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (9)

Overview of construction management topics including estimating, cost control,quality control, Safety, productivity, value engineering, claims, and legal issues- planning and scheduling

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

REFERENCES:1. Santhakumar.A.R., Concrete Technology, Oxford University press, New Delhi.

2007.

2. Shetty M.S, Concrete Technology: Theory and Practice, S.Chand & CompanyLtd., 2005.

3. ACI Report 440.2R-02, "Guide for the design and construction of externallybonded RP systems for strengthening concrete structures", AmericanConcrete Institute, 2002.

4. Patrick Powers. J., Construction Dewatering: New Methods and Applications,John Wiley & Sons, 1992.

5. Jerry Irvine, Advanced Construction Techniques, CA Rocketr, 1984.

6. Sankar, S.K. and Saraswati, S., Construction Technology, Oxford UniversityPress, New Delhi, 2008.

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ARB 5105 SAFETY SYSTEMS & BUILDING AUTOMATION 3 0 3

AIM:

The course is designed to impart the basic knowledge in Safety, security andbuilding automation and integrated building management systems.

OBJECTIVES:

• To familiarize the student with minimum safety requirements for a high risebuilding with exposure to NBC.

• To study fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems and their installation.

• To inform students of various types of security systems and their applicationin building.

• To outline the importance and objectives of an integrated building managementsystem.

UNIT: I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 5

Minimum safety requirements for a building, particularly for a high rise buildingas per the National Building code.

UNIT: II FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 10

Objectives of a Fire alarm system, essential components of a fire alarm system,technology of detection, type of statutory standards followed in direction,explanation on the essential clauses, various types of technologies employedin the fire alarm system, basic knowledge on how a fire alarm system isdesigned and installed.

UNIT: III FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: 12

Objectives of a Fire suppression system, explanation on fire triangle, Essentialcomponents of a Fire suppression system, different types of fire suppressionsystems, type of statutory standards followed in suppression, explanation onthe essential clauses and basic knowledge on how a Fire suppression systemis designed and installed.

UNIT: IV SECURITY SYSTEMS 2

Introduction to different types of Security systems and why they are required.Introduction to Access control, CCTV, Intruder Alarm and perimeter protection

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systems, essential components of each system, various types of technologiesemployed in these systems, basic knowledge on how they are designed andinstalled.

UNIT: V INTEGRATED BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6

The Objectives of the Integrated Building Management system (IBMS), thelist of utility, safety and security systems that are generally monitored andcontrolled through IBMS, the various components of IBMS, types of integrationwith the utility, safety and security systems and the basic knowledge on howthey are designed and installed.

Total Sessions : 45

REQUIRED READING:

1. Building Automation Systems – A Practical Guide to selection andimplementation – Author : Maurice Eyke- 1988.

2. National Building code of India (SP 7 : 2005 Part IV) – Published by Bureau ofIndian Standards – Reprint versions - 2013.

3. IS 2189 – Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Automatic fire detectionand Alarm system – Code of Practice (3rd Revision) – Published by Bureau ofIndian Standards.

REFERENCES :

1. The principles and Practice of closed circuit Television – Author : Mike constantand Peter Turnbull – 1994.

2. Rules of Automatic Sprinkler Installation – 2nd Edition – Published by TariffAdvisory committee – 1998.

3. Fire suppression Detection System – Author : John L. Bryan – 1994.

4. Design and Application of Security / Fire Alarm system – Author : John E.Traister – 1981.

5. CC TV Surveillance – Author : Herman Kruegle - 2nd Edition – 2006.

6. Security systems and Intruder Alarm Systems – Author : Vivian Capel.-1999.