Objectives: Study of this subject will emphasis on design projects of increasing structural and design complexity with full opportunity, coordination, collection and analysis of data. Emphasis will be on preparation of design program considering the technical knowledge & impact of socio-economic factors, preparation of drawings and detailing.

The studios can focus on:

• Design orientation of advance and specialised buildings and environmental services, climate and acoustical system oriented buildings, appropriate structural buildings and construction techniques.
• Orientation on development control rules like, density, zoning, FSI etc. redevelopment.

Sessional Work: It will include appropriate exercises on one or more of the above mentioned aspects followed by at least 2 design problems arranged in a sequence of complexity. Site visits, audio, visual presentation and library reference is emphasized.

• Public Buildings: Theatre, museum, auditorium, recreation, complexes, stadium, etc.
• High rise apartment, offices, hospitals, laboratories, campus etc.
• Urban design level problems such as commercial complexes, group housing, area development etc.

 

Allied Design Studio VII

7S-A-2

The course content will be developed by the individual colleges as per their choice of allied design scheme.

 

Appropriate Building Technology

7S-A-3

 

Objectives: The objective of this course is to instill the knowledge of alternate thought process dealt with People, Place and Time. The various appropriate materials and techniques evolved in traditional and modern time having environmental and cost concern with its concept and design criteria. They evolved through situation analysis by traditions, individuals and agencies; will help serve society demanding more conscious efforts in conservation of energy.

Techniques to be taught on the following criteria:

• Concept / Appropriateness behind the technique.
• Design Criteria for the technique, Advantages, disadvantages.
• Agencies / Individuals associated with the technique.
• Potential area for application and
• Compatibility with other techniques.

Unit I: Concept of Appropriate Technology and its relevance in present context. Methods and criteria for situation analysis leading to decision making for the choice of the technique.

Unit II: Soil as building material, Sampling Technique, Stabilization of Soil, Various Field and Lab test. Various techniques for foundation as Inverted Arch Foundation, Inverted Saucer Foundation along with marshy and flood prone areas.

Unit III: Walling techniques such as Cob wall, Wattle and Daub, Adobe wall, Rammed Earth wall, Wardha Block wall, Compressed Stabilized Earth block masonry, Pre-cast Stone Block wall, Skew brick masonry, Brick masonry using Joshi Bond, Swastik Bond. Water proofing techniques and methods for soil walls.

Unit IV: Brick floor, Terracotta tile floor, Roofing techniques such as Filler Slab roof, Nubian Vault, Ferro cement vaults, Guna tile vault, RCC Joist Brick panel roofing, etc.

Unit V: Bamboo as building material with elements like Columns, Trusses, Girders and other applications. Openings such as Frameless doors and windows, Jallies in Brick and  Terracotta blocks, Boards and panels using agriculture waste, Bamboo Ply etc.

Unit VI: Services such as Bio-gas plant, Solar water heater, Solar PV panels and concept of net metering, Roof top rain water harvesting technique, Spill water recycling technique, Compost latrines, Kitchen platform for Indian cooking, Garbage recycling such as Vermi compost manure (4 pit).

References:

• CBRI, Roorkee Publications and Handbook.
• HUDCO Building Center manual and Publications.
• Publications of Center of Science for Villages such as ‘Building Dreams in Mud’.
• ‘Venu Bharti’ by Ar. Vinoo Kaley, Nagpur and Articles by Ar. Ashok Joshi, Nagpur.
• Publication of Auroville Building Center, Pondicherry.
• Publications and manual of Laurie Baker Center, N. Delhi.
• Handbook and Publication of Bamboo Mission of India.

7S-A-4

Working Drawing III (Interior Design & Detailing)

Objectives: To study the Interior Design principles and their applications in interiors and to foster creative ability and inculcate skills to understand and conceive architectural design.

Unit I: Working Drawing (Interior Design): In continuation of previous semester, students shall be required to produce detailed working drawing ( Plans, Elevations and Furniture details) of all the major furnishing items proposed along with specification.

Unit II: Graphical Presentation: To produce business graphics, multimedia presentations of the previous semester project.
Sessional Work: Plates on above topics.

References:

• Joe, B. (Ed). (2002). Details in Architecture: Vol. I-V. Victoria : The Images Publishing group.
• "Human Dimensions and Interior Space" by Panero un Julious & Zclink Martin.
• Living Areas·- Internal Spaces by Shirish Vasat Bapat.
• Ching, F. D. K. (1987). Interior Design Illustrated. New York : V.N.R. Publications.

 

Specification

7S-A-5

 

Objectives: Art of writing specifications for materials and works is very important in which emphasis on the required qualities of materials and proper sequence of construction should be brought out.

Unit I: Introduction, importance of specifications building construction activity. Types of specifications and its applications. Method of writing specifications (contents, correct order and sequence), use of Indian standard codes and specifications, PWD specifications.

Unit II: Specifications of basic building materials such as bricks, stones, aggregate, cement, steel, timber etc. Specifications of materials used in flooring and finishing such as ceramic tiles marble-mosaic tiles, paints and varnishes. Specifications of materials used in roofing and roof covering such as tiles, A.C, G.I. and Aluminum sheets etc.

Unit III: Specifications for fixtures and fastenings; Study of proprietary materials along with manufacturer's specifications, trade names of such materials.

Unit IV: Specifications of works for a residential building of load bearing type or R.C.C. framed type. Specification of construction of steel structure, ceilings and partitions, paneling insulation and Water proofing.

Unit V: Specifications for items of services such as drainage, wafer supply, electrical installation.

Unit VI:      Specifications for demolition-work, temporary construction like sheds, exhibition stalls, gateways.

References:

• C.P.W.D. Standard Schedule of Rates.
• Birdie, G. S. (2005). Text Book of Estimating and Costing. Dhanpat Rai Publishing.
• Chakraborty, M. Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation.
• Dutta, B. N. (1998). Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering. 24th Ed. UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd.

 

Human Settlement Planning

7S-A-6

 

Preface: This Subject Sets up the premise for domain which is beyond Architecture. Architecture which is confined to a boundary with single ownerships and single land parcels, The domain of Human settlement allows to look at the multiple Owners and Multiple Land parcels.
This domain of humanity which has strong connect with how cities / settlements have grown over times has strong reflections of Culture, History, social Values, Lifestyle and sense of community.
Architecture as integrated part of this Urban Fabric, has strong reflections of cities urban form, values and cultural ethos, which are manifested in built environment with strong sense of belongingness and association. Sensitizing Students to make them aware of broad principles of settlement in such period will help them know how cities have grown and taken shape over a period of time and what has been reflection into Architecture, being integrated part of the urban Domain .
The History of Architecture and theory's are deeply rooted into the settlement pattern of the urban fabric and hence the study of this subject shall focus on 2 major domains:

• Evolution of Urbanity: Understanding terminologies and key definitions with parameters. Connecting History with stages of Evolution of Settlement and learning's from the past which offered cities which were process driven, demand driven and evolved out of necessity. This Continues with contribution of Various Masters and Pioneers in the field of Urban Planning and various tools of reading the city .
• Urban Design Theories & Present Concept: This reflects upon the contribution done by Masters and Pioneers in the field of urban design. Develops an understanding about the planning process and how the democratic setup allows

people participation and government policies to generate the Urban form which address to the present day demand.
Objectives: The Study aims at Understanding terminologies and key definitions. Connecting History with stages of Evolution of Settlement and learning's from the past which offered cities which were process driven, demand driven and evolved out of necessity. This Continues with contribution of Various Masters and Pioneers in the field of Urban Planning and various tools of reading the city.
Unit I: Introduction to Urban Planning its scope and relevance. Establish Connect between Architecture and Human Settlements. Understanding key definitions of various components which constitutes a settlement. Understanding Culture, Society, Context and Aesthetics. Broad comparison between, Rural - Urban, Local - Global, Urban Planning - Urban Design .

Unit II: Evolution of Urbanity in India and World. Social and Cultural influence on designing and development of settlements from ancient times through Medieval, Renaissance and Industrial revolution to present day development.

Unit III: Urban planning in India. Understanding Settlement Planning principles of Vedic & Buddhist settlements. British Planning in India, Planning after independence. Factors governing the location and growth of towns.

Unit IV: Pioneers and their works, Planning concepts of Patric Geddes, Ebnezer Howard, Le-Corbusier, C. A. Parry, Clarence Stein, Doxiadis, Kevin Lynch, F.L. Wright.

Unit V: Planning as a team work, Role of Architects/ Planners in a team, Importance and methodologies of surveys in the planning process Development control rules, zoning, density, height, FSI Structures, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), Special Economic Zones (SEZ), Transit oriented Development (ToD). Factors governing the location and growth of towns. Overview of planning Legislation. Creating Traffic awareness among various stakeholders.

Sessional Works: Notes and Seminar of above topics.

The study of this subject continues with emphasis on planning philosophies and the student to carry out the further studies in the specialized field of Urban Planning.

Building Services IV

7S-A-7

 

Objectives: This part of the building services deals with various systems and components of Fire detection and Fighting system, provision of essential spaces and elements, Electromechanical means of vertical transportation in buildings, Communication systems etc., for large scale projects. The students shall be made aware of Architectural design consideration regarding space allocation and design of building elements to anchor these services so as to achieve balance of functional efficiency, user safety and building aesthetics. This shall also help student to establish a sound communication in terms of design with a wide range of consultants, fabricators, wanders and contractors.

Unit I: Causes of fire in buildings, types of fire, spread of fire, smoke and poisonous gases. Need of fire safety and preventive measures. Fire fighting regulations with reference to National Building code.

Provision in building such as Fire escape, stairways and escape routes. Study of Fire detection systems such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire alarms etc. Water demand for fire fighting, provision for storage tanks.

Fire extinguishing systems, Unit fire extinguishers, Chemical and foam extinguishers, Dry and Wet risers, fire hydrants etc.

Unit II: Electromechanical means of vertical transportation in buildings, requirements, occupant load, study of elevators and types based on operational system and uses. Various components of elevators based on operational system. Standard space requirements and architectural implications.
Unit III: Escalators, Trav-o-lators and Conveyor system, its components, arrangements and functioning, space requirements, construction details.
Unit III: Communication systems in buildings, Video conferencing, Security and Surveillance system, Computer networks. Trenches and conduits to accommodate the systems..Introduction to Building Automation, Building Management systems, components of BAS, Architectural implications.

Unit IV: Systems of DTH, Introduction, Its classification with respect to Single and multi user. DTH layout and its Architectural implications.

Sessional Work: Layout of Design project including layout for water supply, sanitation, electrical, RWH, Fire Fighting systems, HVAC.

References:

• National Building Code (NBC), chapter 5
• Bovay, H. E. (1981). Handbook of Mechanical & Electrical systems for Buildings. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

 

Landscape Architecture II

7S-A-8

 

Objectives: To make students aware about relationship and response of man to his environment. To develop critical thinking towards the field of landscape and understand its scope in practical.
Unit I: Site Planning And Development.

Site Location: The site must be placed within its proper geographical, political, and functional context. This fixes the site in relation to adjacent land uses, community transportation patterns, utility and infrastructure availability, employment, commercial, cultural and recreational centers.

Existing Conditions: Depending upon the size and complexity of the site, this may be one or a series of base plans or maps that delineates and evaluates the physical attributes and constraints for the parcel of land.
Topography and Slopes: Treatment of these factors requires base information in the form of contours and elevations to a degree of accuracy appropriate to the proposed development.
Geology and Soils: The soils characteristics which are frequently a direct product of the underlying geology. The soils may be important in terms of stability, suitability for structural foundations, erosion susceptibility, surface drainage, and soil fertility to support plant growth.
Vegetation: Detailed plant identification and location of specimen plants may require field study and measurement. The significance of vegetative information relates to a range of development issues. The visual character and spatial definition of a site is impacted by the amount and category of vegetation – from ground cover to canopy, from new growth to mature stands of trees, etc.
Hydrology and Drainage: Surface hydrology is an integral part of the slopes and subsurface drainage systems. The kinds of information normally indicated and analyzed include the determination of watersheds (basically a system of ridge lines and valleys or drainage patterns), duration and volume of flow, swales, streams, standing water, and flood plain definition. Susceptibility to erosion and the problem of sedimentation to off-site water flow are also problems to be noted.

Views: A visual analysis is the most practical means of determining positive and negative on-site and off-site views. This study is useful in determining the visual character of the site itself as viewed from the outside as well as the visual impact of its surroundings upon potential on-site development. Factors to be examined include mass and space definition from natural and man-made elements, off-site views to be accentuated or screened, and on-site view opportunities or problems
Unit II: Landscape Design Project
Application and implementation of landscape elements into a design for a residential areas, urban spaces, campus design at institutional & industrial level, reclaimed lands, etc.

Unit III: Understanding and analyzing CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE DESIGN. Elements of design, scopes and limitations of the same.
Unit IV: Introduction of SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE PRACTICES. Improve habitats for fauna and flora.
Improve recreational facilities.Understanding the indigenous practices carried out in and around Indian context.

Sessional Work: Could be in the form of a write-up, abstracts, Sketches, Manifestation of Design into Architectural Drawing, etc.

References:

• Lynch, K. (1962). Site Planning. Cambridge : The MIT Press.
• Design with Nature, Ian Mcharg.
• Campus Design in INDIA by Achyut Kanvinde.
• Simonds, J. O. (2006). Landscape Architecture: A Manual of Land Planning and Design.

 

Elective VII

7S-A-9

 

High Rise Buildings/ Architectural Conservation/ Housing/ Industrial Architecture/ High-tech Architecture/ Institutional Project 7

Note: Following are the suggestive contents; institutes have freedom to formulate the content as per their school of thought

High Rise Buildings

Key Words: criteria, zoning, stacking, systems

Objectives: Ability to understand the process of designing in tall buildings.

Sub Topics :

• Design philosophy, static and dynamic approach, Structural systems and concepts, Effect of openings. Large panel construction. Foundation superstructure interaction.
• Gravity and lateral load resisting Structural Systems.
• Behavior of various structural systems.
• Basics of stability of tall buildings.

Sessional Work:

Project, Assignment, Site visit

References:

• Taranath B.S, “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings”? McGraw Hill, New York.
• Jain, V.K. , Designing and installation of services in building complexes and high rise buildings, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
• Gupta, Y.P., High rise structures ;design and constructions practices for middle level cities, NewAge International Publishers, New Delhi.
• Bryan Stafford Smith & Alexcoull, “Tall building structures Analysis and Design” John Wiley.
• HojjatAdeli and AmgadSaleh, “Control optimization and smart structures : high performance bridges and buildings of the future”, John Wiley, New York.
• HojjatAdeli and Xiaomo Jiang, “Intelligent infrastructure: neuralnetworks, wavelets and chaos.

Theory for intelligent transportation systems and smart structures”, CRC Press, Boca Raton.

• Schwartz,Mel, Smart materials, CRC Press, Boca Raton.

Architectural Conservation

 Key Words: Heritage, conserve, culture, survey

Objectives:

• To develop understanding about the importance of historical and heritage buildings.
• To provide Knowledge about the various techniques of conservation in architecture and the development of the commitment to conserve old buildings of cultural importance.

Sub Topics:

• Introduction- Definition of conservation, Need for conservational activities, brief study in India and abroad, Role of architect in conservation program.
• History- Origin and evolution of conservational programs, survey and studies required - methodology and implementation.
• Community participation- Social, cultural, historical and economical values of Conservational projects, involvement of community. Conflict and compatibility between conservation and development - the need to strike a balance.
• Case studies of conservation programs- Case studies of conservation programs which are successful by government and non-governmental agencies.

• Rules and regulations - Rules and regulation, administrative aspects, new concepts in conservation.

Sessional Work:

Assignments, Studios.

References:

• Bernard Fielder (INTACH), Guide to Conservation.
• Conservation of European Towns.
• Peter Marston – The book of the Conservation – Orion House, London.

 

Housing

Key Words: Hierarchy, Economy, affordability

Objectives:

• To create awareness about the causes and consequences of housing problems and to impart knowledge about the possible solutions.
• Understanding of the various issues involved in urban and rural housing and knowledge about the planning and design solutions for low income groups.

 

Sub Topics :

• Concept of Housing.
• Housing types.
• Patterns of housing.
• Social and cultural and economical factors of housing.

Sessional Work:

Project, Assignment, Site visit.

References:

• Babur Mumtaz and Patweikly, Urban Housing Strategies, Pitman Publishing, London, 1976.
• GeofreyK.Payne, Low Income Housing in the Development World, John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, 1984.
• John F.C.Turner, Housing by people, Marison Boyars, London, 1976.
• Martin Evans, Housing, Climate and Ocmfort, Architectural Press, London, 1980.
• Forbes Davidson and Geoff Payne, Urban Projects Manual, Liverpool University Press, Liverpool, 1983.

 

Industrial Architecture

Key Words: Factory, occupancy, long span.

Objectives:

• Role of architects in the design of modern industrial buildings.
• A basic knowledge of industries in respect of type and category.
• Planning considerations in the development of master plan including site selection and site layout. Design for loading / unloading area.

Sub Topics :

• Industrial estates.
• Integrated aspects of design.
• Steel structures and concrete structures.
• Aspects of external environments.

 

Sessional Work:

Project, Assignment, Site visit

References:

• Adam J., Hausmann K., and Juttner F., A Design Manual – Industrial Buildings.
• Blum M. L., and Naylor J. C., Industrial Psychology, CBS, Delhi.
• Drury J., Factories – Planning, Design and Modernization.
• Hansen D., Indoor Air Quality Issues.
• Munce, J. F., Industrial Architecture – an Analysis of International Building Practice, F. W. Dodge Corporation, New York.
• Philips A., The Best in Industrial Architecture.
• Reid K., Industrial Buildings; The Architectural Record of a Decade; F. W. Dodge Corporation, New York.
• Sinha, R. K. and Heart, S., Cleaner Production – Greening of Industries for Sustainable Development.

 

High-tech Architecture

Key Words: Structural expression, Modernism, industrial appearance

Objectives:

• To understand and explore the new methods of construction.
• To understand the material explorations and techniques involved in high tech Architecture.

 

Sub Topics:

• Evolution of high tech Architecture.
• Characteristics of high tech architecture.
• Examples of High tech Architecture.

Sessional Work: Assignments, Site visits, Plates

References :

• Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture by Virginia McLeod.
• Reyner Banham and the Paradoxes of High Tech by Todd Gannon.
• Eco-tech: Sustainable Architecture and High Technology by Catherine Slessor.

1. The Practical Training of one semester duration (under a Registered Architect or firm headed by an Architect having experience more than 5 years only) envisages the following varied experience in order to ensure exposure of a student to various tasks.
1. Office experience in respect of preparation of working drawing, detailing drawings of perspective, preparation of architectural models, study of filling systems of documents, drawings, ammonia prints and preparation of tender document.
2. Site experience, in respect of supervision of the construction activity, observation, layout on site, study of the staking methods of various building, materials, taking the measurement and recording.
2. Student will have to maintain a weekly record of their engagement for the period of training. This will be recorded in an authorized log-book to be counter-signed by architect at the end of each month.
3. At the end of the training period, student will have to procure a certificate of training and satisfactory performance from the concerned office in the prescribed form.
4. Certificate of satisfactory completion of training same shall be submitted to the Principal of the College, immediately after training, through Head of Architecture Department along with the report and drawings made during the training period and appear for Viva-Voce at a prescribed date by the University.

 

Documentation

8S-A-2

Objectives: The objective of this studio is to introduce the complexities of large- scale architectural interventions in specific urban settings, having multiple stakeholders. The projects will focus on how to harmonise and contextualise the architectural design with the immediate built environs and the larger urban fabric along with understanding the interface between public and private domain.
The studios should focus upon:

• Understanding user aspirations and user affordability.
• Study of urban environment, complex building forms, and their design including positive and negative space relationship, Parking Provision, understanding of Precincts and pedestrian-vehicular movement.

Sessional Work: Large scale project in the public domain, situated within an existing urban fabric, such as: redevelopment of commercial areas, waterfront development, transit-hubs, market squares, densification along transit corridors, mixed use complexes.

 

 

Allied Design Studio VIII

9S-A-2

The course content will be developed by the individual colleges as per their choice of allied design scheme.

 

Advance Construction

9S-A-3

 

Objectives: Study is to aim at teaching students the advance and more complex aspects of construction industry. It also aim at exposing them to systems and technology of construction use for large spaces with complex utilities.
Unit I: Stressed Skin Structures - Introduction

• Suspended / Tensile Roof Structures - Introduction, definition, design and structural principles - All types, a complete architectural study. Constructional aspect, erection of cable roofs. Examples, Merits and Demerits.

• Tensile Membrane and Pneumatic Structures – Introduction, definition, design and structural principles - all types, a complete architectural study. Constructional aspects, Examples, Merits, Demerits.

Unit II:

 Shell Roofs : - Introduction, definition, design and structural principles. Types of Shell Structures. Complete study of Single and Double Curvature. Examples, merits, demerits. Terminologies - Ruled Surface Shells, Conoid, Shells of Translation, Rotational Shells, Torus etc.

• Folded Plate / Slab Construction - Introduction, definition, design and structural principles. Examples, merits, demerits.

Unit III: Timber Engineering- Study of design and construction techniques / systems to cover large spans using short length timber / laminated timber. Design and structural principle. Examples – a brief study of use of these techniques / systems for constructing various structural components such as Beams (all types), Web Beam, Trusses, Portal Frames; Lamella etc.
Unit IV: Introduction to High Rise Buildings, Design and Structural principles. Understanding Lateral Load Effects. Principles / Concepts for resistance to Lateral forces and related optimum Structural Systems / Solutions. Structural Schemes / Systems - various types, their Design and Structural principles, their co-relation and interpretation in Architectural design solutions - a complete study - with examples and comparative summaries. Compatible floor systems, foundation systems - their design and structural aspects.
Unit V: Introduction to Cladding, definition, types and materials for their construction. Design and structural consideration and fixing details.
Glazed Walling / Structural Glazing / Curtain Walling in various materials.

References:

• Hayder, A. R. (2014). Strengthening Design of Reinforced Concrete with FRP. CRC Press.
• Ching, F. D. K. (2000). Building Construction Illustrated. 3rd Ed. Wiley.
• Rai, M. (1986). Advances in Building Materials and Construction. CSIR.

 

Professional Practice I

9S-A-4

The study of this subject is to enable the student to acquaint with the various responsibilities of an architect and understand the technicality of the profession.

Unit I: Nature of profession, difference between trade, business and profession, taking instructions from the client, its interpretation, design process and its stages.

Unit II: Role of professional society, Professional code of conduct, Ethical ways of getting architectural commission, Importance of conduct of architectural competitions, architectural copy right.

Unit III: Responsibilities and Liabilities of an architect towards the client. Scale and basis of fees. Professional charges of various jobs. Stages of architectural design and the specific task in each of such stage.

Unit IV: Architects Act 1972, its effects on profession and education.

Unit V: Architects Office, Organisation and Administration, Office Set up, Correspondence, filing, preparation of drawing, standardization and documentation.

Unit VI: Professional partnership, various options, advantages. Partnership deal, responsibilities and liabilities of partners. Provisions of Professional Tax, Service Tax, Income Tax rules.

 

Sessional Work: Notes, Assignments and class test.

Reference Books:

• Professional Practice by Roshan Namavati.
• COA Handbook of Professional Documents.
• Architectural Practice and Procedure by Ar. V. S. Apte.
• Architectural Practice in India by Prof. Madhav Deobhakta and Ar. Meera Deobhakta.

 

 

Estimation

9S-A-5

 

Objectives: This course is intended to impart students with the necessary technical knowledge for preparation and calculating estimates and detailed costing for small to medium scale projects.
Unit I: Purpose of Estimating, types of estimates

Unit II: Bill of quantities for single story structures - (a) Load bearing (b) R.C.C, frame.

Unit III: Study of IS-l200.

Unit IV: Estimation of quantities for R.C.C. structural members like footing, column, beam and slab.

Unit V: Estimation for electrification, water supply &. sanitation, (only for residential buildings)

Unit VI: Rate Analysis - general, factors affecting the rate of an Item, rate analysis for R.CC. work, brick work, plaster work, flooring painting, doors and windows

Unit VII: Introduction to Estimation digital spread sheets. Study of Tender Document, CSR, SSR, Comparative analysis.

References:

• Dutta, B. N. (1998). Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering. 24th Ed. UBS Publishers Distributors Ltd.
• Birdie, G. S. (2005). Text Book of Estimating and Costing. Dhanpat Rai Publishing.
• Chakraborty, M. Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation.

 

Urban Design

9S-A-6

Objectives: This reflects upon the contribution done by Masters and Pioneers in the field of Urban Design. Develops an understanding about the planning process, Urbanization and how the democratic setup allows people participation and government policies to generate the Urban form which address to the present day demand.

Unit I: Introduction to Urban Design, its scope and relevance. Elements & Principles of urban design (Streets , Buildings, public Space, transport and Landscape) and Elements and Principles of Urban forms (Grain, Tissue, Texture, Skyline, Massing etc). Comparison between Architect, Urban Designer and Urban Planner.

Unit II: Contributions by Urban Designers in Contemporary and modern urban scenario like Leon Krier, Rob Krier, Christopher Alexander, Jen Jecob.

Unit III: Understanding various theories in Urban Design, through examples like New Urbanism, Pedestrianisation, Malls and Plazas, Public Realms, River Front and Lake Front Developments.

Unit IV: Reading of Urban Fabric through various representation techniques and Methods, parameters and attributes for Urban Analysis.

 

Sessional works :

Book readings on various Urban Design Theories. Conducting settlement studies of a precinct / neighborhood.

Reference Books :

• History of Urban Form by A.E.J Morris

• Urban Pattern
• Image of City
• Pattern language
• Open Spaces
• Streets
• Sessional work :- Urban Settlement Study

 

Acoustics and Illumination

9S-A-7

Objectives: Subject is dealt with the study of importance of acoustics in design for acoustically sound environment in both enclosed and open space. And also the importance of illumination in architecture defining and enhancing spaces.

Unit I: Basic introduction of Acoustics, Origin of sound, propagation of sound, Behavior of sound. Inverse square law. Reverberation of sound, Sabins formula and reverberation time calculations. Acoustical defects & their remedies. Noise (Structural Borne noise & Air borne noise).

Unit II: Use of Various Acoustic Calculating instruments to achieve RT with applied material. (For ex. Sound intensity Caliberator, Impedance tube, RT analyser or RT analysis application etc.)

Unit III: Acoustical materials, Surface treatment, Sound absorbing materials & their properties. Constructional and planning measures for good acoustical design of building in general, Acoustical treatment of Auditorium / Lecture Halls / Conference hall / Recording Studio / Broadcasting Studio

Unit IV: Sound Isolation & Insulation. Construction Details and material application for sound isolations of floor, wall and ceilings. For ex. Floating Floors. Study of sound reinforcement systems.Illumination

Unit V: Fundamental study of lights, its radiation and behavior, inverse square law and cosine law. Artificial light calculation by Lumen Method. Use of Photometer and other equipments to calculate intensity of light.

Unit VI:      Natural light its use as direct and diffuse light, analysis & design of openings, daylight prediction techniques.

Unit VII:       Light sources, various types of Lamps and their characteristics. Luminaries, their types , properties, uses, Cost and Market survey.

Unit VIII: Artificial Lighting systems: Design issues; Lighting for Various purposes; Interior lighting: Ambient, Task & Accent lighting- scallops, wall washers, luminous ceiling, etc.

Exterior lighting: street, public spaces, heritage buildings, Landscape, sports grounds, facade lighting, etc.

 

References:

• Eagan, D. M. (2002). Architectural Lighting, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill
• Barron. M. (2009). Auditorium acoustics and architectural design. 2nd Ed. Taylor & Francis
• Eagan, D. M. (2002). Concepts in Architectural Acoustics.
• Conceptnine, R. (2008). The Architecture of Light: Architectural Lighting Design Concepts and Techniques. Sage Publications.

 

Environmental Science and Architecture

9S-A-8

 
Objectives: Understanding complex relationship between natural and build environment with emphasis on strategies to transform the built environment considering the environmental issues.

Unit I: Nature, man and their relationship with past and present, urbanization and its impact on the environment, urban climate, causes of global warming and ozone layer depletion, its future effects. Pollution, its types, impact of pollution on natural and manmade environment resulting to climate change .Development vs. Growth. Definition of sustainable development.

Unit II: Study of earth's resources such as Land, Water, Air, Vegetation, its composition, qualitative aspects, availability and limitations, consumption of resources in built environment. Study of natural structures and processes in solving manmade problems and enabling design concept of urban ecology and landscape urban studies.

Unit III: Introduction to eco-friendliness of building material accessed through embodied energy. Introduction to natural systems, natural processes like ecology, environment, ecosystems and its composition , various cycles like water, air, energy flow.

Unit IV: Strategies with respect to ISO rating systems, assessment and rating systems like GRIHA, LEED, IGBC, ECBC etc. Environment friendly development practices through D.C. rules to transform the built environment. Integration of renewable energy systems in built environment.
Unit V: Use of building simulation software for energy evaluation at design development stage like ECOTEC, Design Builder. Energy Plus, Radiance, IECC etc.

 

References:

Earthscape: A Manual of Environmental Planning and Design by J.O.Symonds. Elements of Air : The nature of Atmosphere & Climate, M.Allaby.

Elective VIII

9S-A-9

Sustainable Development/ Earthquake Resistant Architecture/ Architectural Journalism/ Disaster Mitigation and Management/ Composite Technology/ Specialised Services/Institutional Project 8

Note: Following are the suggestive contents; institutes have freedom to formulate the content as per their school of thought

Sustainable Development

 

Key Words: Natural resources, Ecosystem services, economic development, Social development, condition of site, cultural and religious impact

Objectives:

• To understand the Utilization of design method.
• To study the material & Energy.
• To understand the system of harnessing waste and reuse.
• To study the cost effective ways of construction.
• To understand waste management system.

Sub Topics:

• Sustainable design method and material optimization.
• Environmental and social consideration.
• Energy and water usage optimization.
• Biomimetics
• Case studies of sustainable buildings.

 

Sessional Work:

Assignments, Workshops, Studios.

 

References:

• Sustainable design manual, Vols 1& 2, The energy and resource institute, New Delhi.
• Charles. J. Kibert, ‘Sustainable Construction’ John Wiley and sons Inc, USA.
• N.D. Kaushika, Energy, Ecology and Environment, Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi.
• John Fernandez, Material Architecture, Architectural Press, UK.
• Rodney Howes, Infrastructure for the built environment, Butterworth Heineman.
• G.Tyler Miller JR, Living in the Environment, Wardsworth Publishing Company, USA.

 

Earthquake Resistant Architecture

Key Words: Epicenter, Elementary seismology, structural detailing, site planning, earthquake resistance design.

Objectives:

• Το create awareness about the importance of seismic forces affecting building design and to impart knowledge about seismic safety aspects.
• To understand Basic understanding of elementary seismology and behavior of buildings during earthquakes.
• Exposure to seismic design principles, structural detailing and concepts of site planning and architectural design for earthquake resistance.

Sub Topics:

• Elementary seismology.
• Site planning, building forms and architectural design concepts for earthquake resistance.
• Performance of ground and buildings in past earthquakes.
• Seismic design principles.
• Structural detailing & earthquake resistant construction details.

 

Sessional Work:

Assignments, Studios.

References:

 

• Ed. CVR. Murthy & S.K. Jain, Course notes on Seismic design of Reinforced concrete structures, IIT Kanpur,2000
• Earthquake tips, Learning earthquake design and construction, CVR. Murthy, National information centre of earthquake engineering, IIT Kanpur & BMTPC New Delhi.

Architectural Journalism

 

Key Words: Themes, critics, architectural writers

Objectives:      Develop the skills of interpreting document for the design which actually draws communication between the reader and the architect.

Sub Topics:

• Introduction to Journalism.
• To understand the Analysis of works.
• Literature Review.
• Architectural Criticism.

• Project report writing.
• To carry out interactions with Field experts.

 

Sessional Work:

Assignments, Studios, Presentations.

References:

• Agarwal V. B., Handbook of Journalism.
• Kamath K. V., Professional Journalism.
• Kamath K. V., Journalist hand book.
• Harold Evens, Handling News Paper Text.

 

Disaster Mitigation and Management

Key Words: Disaster, Risk, Impact, Vulnerability, Mitigation

Objectives:

• To study design consideration.
• To study adaptable building construction techniques.
• To study codes and practices.
• To study innovative technologies.
• To study awareness program.

 

Sub Topics:

• Introduction on Disaster.
• Risk and Vulnerability Analysis.
• Disaster Preparedness and Response.
• Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery.
• Role of Architecture in Mitigation (Portable & temporary structures).

 

Sessional Work:

Assignments, Workshops.

References:

• Dr. Mrinalini Pandey Disaster Management.
• Tushar Bhattacharya Disaster Science and Management.
• Jagbir Singh Disaster Management : Future Challenges and Opportunities.
• Shailesh Shukla, Shamna Hussain Biodiversity, Environment and Disaster Management.
• C.    K.    Rajan,    Navale    Pandharinath    Earth    and    Atmospheric    Disaster Management: Nature and Manmade.

 

Composite Technology Specialised Services

This is culmination of undergraduate studies and hence shall display the capability of the candidate to conceive / formulate a design project with complexity and provide solution, aptly demonstrated through supporting research. The major area of study and research can include advanced architectural understanding, including contemporary design processes, urban design, urban-infill, environmental design, conservation and heritage precincts, housing etc. However, the specific thrust should be architectural design of built environment. Understanding of structural systems, specialized details, universal design considerations, services, fire safety as integral part of the proposal. Preparation of presentation drawings, construction details and schematic layout of services with study model are part of the requirements for submission.
Project shall be effectively demonstrated through drawings, models, walk-through etc. along with project report.

 

Seminar and Research

10S-A-2

Seminar are intended to develop the capacity of the students to work either in group or individually undertaking research in a given subject relating to architecture and presenting his observation graphically and through a seminar presented in different stages. This is to equip the students finally with a skill to sale his project efficiently and effectively. Guidelines can be as mentioned below.
Seminar I: Subject shall be allotted to group of students from the below mentioned broad categories.

• History of Architecture / Interior Design.
• Appreciation / Critical a appraisal of Architectural projects.
• Research in Architecture.
• Role of allied / applied science in architecture.
• Building byelaws and legislation.

Seminar II: This seminar shall be presented by an individual student on the subject relating to architectural understanding of doctrine and work of great Master of Architecture. Review of publications on architecture by eminent authors, Individual project reviews etc.
Marks shall be granted on the basis of documentation / Seminar presentation contents etc.

Professional Practice II

10S-A-3

 

Unit I: Tender, types of tender, tender document, tender notice, procedure for opening and selection of tender, analysis bids, comparative statement, report to owner, work order.

Unit II: Contract, type of contract, contract document. Detailed knowledge of various condition of contract as published by Indian Institute of Architects with special reference to responsibilities and liabilities of architect, contractor and the client.

Unit III: Arbitration, arbitration Proceeding and award, provision of fire insurance policy, architects responsibility towards fire loss assessment and claim report.

Unit IV: Easements rights, acquisition of such rights, remedies for interference and loss of easement, Dilapidation, procedure for preparing report and schedule of dilapidation, settlement of such claims.

Unit V: General information and introduction to various acts and laws such as land acquisition Act., urban land ceiling Act. Building bye-laws, Sale deed procedure, ownership documents.

Sessional Work: Notes, Tutorials & report writing on above topics.

Reference Books:

• Professional Practice by Roshan Namavati.
• COA Handbook of Professional Documents.
• Architectural Practice and Procedure by Ar. V. S. Apte.
• Architectural Practice in India by Prof. Madhav Deobhakta and Ar. Meera Deobhakta.

 

Project Management & BIM

10S-A-4

Objectives: To understand the fundamentals of management and its applications in architectural practice, To understand the complexities & challenges of constructability of design is primary focus to learn this subject for students of architecture. To make students of architecture aware about the practical ground realities of construction and maintain the harmony between the design and its construction phase.

Unit I: Historical review of large construction projects and management techniques. Fundamentals of project management, SWOT analysis of project. Stages of project management.

Unit II: Preparation of project proposals (DPR), Different financial models of projects (BOT, PPP, SPV), Role of money lending institutions, Tendering & bidding process.

Unit III: Schedule of construction project, Study of bar charts, milestone charts, Fundamentals of CPM (Critical Path Method), PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique).

Unit IV: Management of construction activities at site, Study of Construction Machinery, Equipments and tools.

Unit V: Construction site practices for quality control and HSE practices.

Unit VI: Introduction about BIM (Building Information Modeling), its benefits and application in construction project. Various software available for BIM.

 

References:

• Callahan, M. T., Quackenbush, D. G., & Rowings, J. E. (1992). Construction Project Scheduling.
• McGraw-Hill.
• Chitkara, K. K. (2004). Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and Controlling. Tata McGraw–Hill Education.
• Punmia, B. C., and Khandelwal, K. K. (2006). Project planning and control with PERT and CPM.
• New Delhi: Laxmi Publications.
• Wiest, J. D., and Levy, F. K. (1982). A Management Guide to PERT/CPM. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.

 

Valuation

10S-A-5

Objectives: The aim of this subject is to introduce the students to Valuation as a profession. The study shall include the topics as under.

Unit I: Aims and objectives of valuation in respect of Building and land.

Unit II: Essential Characteristics of value, regarding the building.

Unit III: Factors affecting the value of built up property-supply and demand, cost of reproduction, occupation of value. Gild edged Security.