This semester shall continue with further complexity in aesthetic qualities with increased emphasis on context and functionality.

Objectives:

• The focus at this stage will be on detailing of various architectural elements in the context of functions, construction techniques, characteristics of material and its implications on architectural form.
• Introduction to organizational, spatial strategies, circulation within and around the built form.
• Conceptual and Contextual exploration with respect to climate, culture, etc.

Sessional Work: Built and un-built spaces for multiple activities.

References:

• C.M. Deasy -Design for Human Affairs.
• Anthony Sealey, Introduction to Climatology.

 

 

Allied Design Studio III

3S-A-2

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

 

Building Construction and Materials III

3S-A-3

 

Objectives: To strengthen student’s knowledge about reinforced cement concrete and its applications in buildings. To equip students about the methods of designing various structural members using reinforced cement concrete.

Unit I: Introduction to building materials:
Mild Steel and Reinforcement Bar, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Titanium,
w.r.t to composition, general know-how with respect to physical, chemical and structural properties their utilities and criteria for selection.

Unit II: Concept of vertical connector- Stairs, Design principles / considerations, proportions. Types on basis of Geometry, material and structural systems used. Stairs in Timber, Mild Steel and Stone. Railing types for stairs etc.

Unit III: Concept of spanning and its application in formation of Floors. Traditional Methods of Flooring such as Timber Floors, Jack Arch Floors, Composite Floors.

Unit IV: Principles of Framed Structures - Reinforced Cement Concrete, Complete Drawing work with typical details of R.C.C. Footings, Columns, Lintels, Chajjas, Beams, Canopies, Slabs, Cantilever Beams and Slabs, Fins etc.

Unit V: Study of form work, shuttering, for above components of R.C.C.

References

• Murthy, V. N. S. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering. Sai Kripa Technical Consultants.
• Punmia, B. C. (2005). Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. Delhi: Laxmi publications.
• Punmia, B. C. (2006). R C C Designs. Delhi: Laxmi Publications.
• Punmia, B. C. (2007). Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete. Delhi: Laxmi Publications
• Barry, R. (1999). The Construction of Buildings Vol.II. 5th Ed. New Delhi: East- West Press.
• McKay, W. B. (2005). Building Construction Metric Vol.1–IV, 4th Ed. Mumbai: Orient Longman.

 

 

Architectural Graphics III

3S-A-4

 

Objectives: To enable the students to communicate an architectural idea / proposal in a legible and effective manner through perspective projections, use of shades and shadows, and various architectural presentation and rendering techniques.

Perspective:

 Unit I: Introduction to picture planes, standpoint, eye level etc. Types of perspective views such as one point, two point, three point, worm’s eye view, Bird's eye view, normal view, etc.

Unit II: Methods of drawing perspective views such as conventional method, measuring point method, shortcut and approximation in perspective drawing, problems based on simple architectural built forms in different materials rendered with appropriate colours.

Unit III:       Bird's eye view showing a building or any object with surrounding landscape, buildings etc.

Unit IV: Perspective of interior of buildings suitably rendered.

Sciography:

Unit V: Introduction to sciography, principle of conventional angle of light and its rays acting as projectors to cast shadow of simple plane lamina e.g. square, circle, hexagon etc.

Unit VI: Digital 3d modeling to understand light and its rays acting as a projector to cast shadow on simple building forms; also shadow cast partly on horizontal and vertical planes.

References:

• Holmes John M. : Applied Perspective.
• Themes and Hudson: Perspective for Architects.
• Shankar Mulik: Perspective and Sciography.

 

Structural Design & Systems III

3S-A-5

 

Objectives: The course would enable students to understand various principles of strength of materials like various kinds of simple, shear & bending stresses in beams & arches. It gives a fair understanding of behavior of different types of arches in architecture.

Unit I: Overview of the Structural System in Architecture.

To Study the behavior of fixed, two hinged & three hinged arches. Stability of Structural elements of Dam structure & Retaining wall, The concept of Flinched beam.
With suitable examples from historical and contemporary architecture.

Unit II:

• Shear Stresses:

Concept and application of Shear stresses and its distribution in Rectangular,
Circular, Triangular, I, L & T section (Numerical on I& T section only)

Bending stresses: Circular bending:

Concept and application.

Unit III: Direct and bending stresses:

Concept and application.

Unit IV: Column and Struts:

Euler’s and Rankine’s theory – concept and application.

Unit V: Analysis of Three hinged Circular Arches

Determination of Normal thrust , horizontal thrust, radial shear force & Bending moment .

Sessional work: Sketches/ Notes/ Tutorials &Presentations

Desirable: Site visits to develop better understanding To prepare relevant study models, Laboratory exposure wherever possible.

References:

• Bansal, R. K.(2011). A Textbook Of Strength Of Materials Si Units. New Delhi: Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
• Rajput, R.K.(2012). Strength Of Material (Mechanics And Solids) S.I. Units. New Delhi: S.Chand And Co Ltd
• Subramanian, R. (2010). Strength Of Materials. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
• Reddy, K. Vijaya Kumar; Kumar J. Suresh.(2011). Singers Engineering Mechanics Statics And Dynamics (SI Units). Hydrabad: B.S Publications.
• Ramamrutham   , S. : Narayanan, R.(2008). Engineering Mechanics. New Delhi:Dhanpat Rai Publications Ltd
• Shah, H.J. ;Junnarkar, S.B.(2012). Mechanics of Structures. Anand: Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
• Khurmi, R. S.(2006). A Textbook of Strength of Material (SI Units). New Delhi: S.Chand And Co Ltd.

 

History of Architecture II

3S-A-6

 

Objectives: To provide an understanding of religious typologies in India based on individual philosophies, material and construction techniques.
Interpretation of Spatial Configurations, form or art and the proportioning systems derived from religious symbolism in each belief system.

Unit I: Buddhist Architecture: Rise of Buddhism and role of Emperor Ashok, Spread of Buddhism to South East Asia. Buddhist building typologies, Chaiyas, Viharas, Stupas, Stambha etc. Influence of Silk road on transmission of Buddhism and Architectural language and it's transformation.

Unit II: Jain Architecture: Understanding Importance of material and construction technique in Jain temple architecture.

Unit III: North Indian temple architecture: Classification of North Indian Temples. Examples from Orrisa, Khajuraho, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Unit IV: Hemadpanthi Temples Architecture of Central India. Amruteshwar Temple, Ratangad, Tulja Bhawani Temple, Tuljapur, Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik, Bhuleshwar temple, Pune , Bhimashankar Temple, Pune.

Unit V: South Indian temple architecture: Classification of South Indian Temples under various dynasties; Pallava, Chalukyan, Chola, Chera, Vijaynagar and Pandya

Unit VI:    Indo-Islamic Architecture during Qutub, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, and Lodi sultanates.

Exercises: Design of exercises to understand, analyze, interpret, synthesize the historical studies to develop understanding of architecture
The course should culminate in a term paper, documentation or design interpretation and transformation.

References:

• Brown, P. (2010). Indian Architecture: Buddhist and Hindu period. Mumbai: D. B. Taraporevala Sons and Co.
• Fletcher, B. (1996). A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method. 20th Ed. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd.
• Grover, S. (2003). Buddhist and Hindu Architecture in India. 2nd Ed. New Delhi: CBS Publishers.

 

Computer Application III

3S-A-7

Objectives: To learn drafting skills and design testing methods with the help of computer software

Unit I: Auto CAD and equivalent software –drafting commands on Auto CAD, Appropriate graphical representation with the software as per requirements of architectural drawings.
Unit II: Introduction to simulation and simulation software as a tool to test the response of designed building in given situation. Introduction to Simulation softwares used for building services, climate, acoustics and illumination, construction, structures etc.

 

Climatology

3S-A-8

 

Objectives: Understanding fundamentals of climatology and its relation to human thermal comfort, and buildings.
Unit I: Introduction to climatology, climate and weather, importance of climatology in architecture, global climatic factors.

Unit II: Elements of climate such as temperature, wind, humidity, precipitation, solar radiation and various instruments, graphical representations to record climatic data.

Unit III: Scales of climate, global climatic zones, micro-climate.

Unit IV: Climate analysis tools, Mahoney tables ET/CET nomograms, bio-climatic charts, temperature isopleths, horizon and celestial coordinate system, solar geometry, shading device calculations, heliodon solaroscope.

Unit V: Thermal comfort factors, thermal comfort indices, heat exchange process of buildings, building heat gain calculations.

Unit VI: Natural ventilation in and around the building, ventilation systems.

 

Sessional works: Sketches, tutorials, use of climatology lab instruments, tests and experimentations

References:

• Climate responsive architecture, Arvind Krishnam.
• Manual of tropical housing and building, O H Koenigsbereger.
• Solar data book, Roorkee.

 

Elective III

3S-A-9

 

Scale and Proportion/ Anthropometrics and Ergonomics/ Rural Architecture/ Traditional Arts and Crafts/ Biomimicry/ Institutional Project 3

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

Scale and Proportion

Key Words: Harmonious relation, Ability to perceive, order, Hierarchy,

Objectives: To improve on certain qualities like Judgment, visual understanding, perfection, proportioning system, Compositional Skill.

Sub Topics:

• Elements of Design Scale and proportion.
• Understanding dimensional relationship.
• Proportioning system.
• Scale.
• Importance of different scale(Visual scale, Hierarchical scale, Distorted scale).
• Vitruvius Theory.

Sessional Work: Assignment, Studios

References :

• Nikos A Salingaros, (2010) twelve lectures on Architecture.
• Building     Structures      Illustrated:      Patterns,      Systems,      and     Design 2nd Edition,

 

Anthropometrics and Ergonomics

Key Words: Comfort, Human needs, factor, socially sensible output

Objectives: To understand the Statics and measurement of Human body, user experience, properties of human capabilities, System performance.

Sub Topics:

• Introduction to human functions.
• Ergonomics and design.
• Disability, Ageing and Inclusive design.
• Environmental Ergonomics.
• Health effects of environmental stresses.

Sessional Work: Assignment, Hands-on practices, Model making

References :

• Chaira, J. D. and Callender, J. H. (1987). Time Savers Standards for Building Types. Singapore: McGraw-Hill.
• Crosbie, M. J. and Watson, D. (2005). Time Savers Standards for Architectural Design: Technical data for Professional Practice. 8th Ed. The McGraw-Hill Company.

 

Rural Architecture

Key Words: Indigenous material, Social Structure, Technology Adaption, Social Network, Kinship, Culture, Tradition, Climate, Craftsmanship, Gender, Occupation, Rituals and beliefs, Religion and festival.

Objectives:

• To develop Construction Techniques and planning strategies.
• Understanding of Informal and functional spaces design.
• To understand Climatic responsive design and the use of natural resources.

Sub Topics:

• Social Structure.
• Daily life and recreation.
• Built Spaces- Understanding material and construction techniques.
• Custom and rituals.
• Art and artifacts.

Sessional Work: Workshop, Site visit, Assignment, Documentation

References :

• Edward, S. and Maisel, J. (2004). Universal Design. New York: Taylor & Francis.
• Preiser, W. (2001). Towards universal design evaluation. New York: McGraw- Hill.
• Seidle, J. (1996). Barrier-free design. 1st Ed. New York: Routledge.
• Story, M. F., Mueller, J. L. and Mace, R. L. (1998). The universal design file: Designing for people of all ages and abilities. North Carolina : North Carolina State University Press.
• Jain, K. and Jain, M. (1992). Mud Architecture of the Indian Desert. Ahmadabad: Aadi Centre.
• Muthiah, S., Meyappan, M., Ramswamy, V. and Muthuraman, V. (2000). The Chettiar Heritage. Chennai: Chettiar Heritage.

 

Traditional Arts and Crafts

Key Words: Diversifying culture, heritage, Rituals and beliefs, Religion and festival, Language and custom, food habits, Dressing, History(Early civilisation) or mythology, Heritage

Objectives:

• To develop Techniques and material explorations.
• To  generation of creativity, Properties and behavior of material.
• Elements of particular art and craft form.

Sub Topics:

• History of Traditional Arts in India.
• History of Craft in India.
• Various Forms of Art and craft based on region.
• Methods and processes involved in Different forms of Art and craft.
• Study of material and instruments requires for particular craft and Art Scope and Limitation.

Sessional Work: Workshop, Site visit, Assignment, Documentation

References :

• The Rich Heritage of Jammu And Kashmir Studies In Art, Architecture, History And Culture of the Region, Somnath Wakhlu Foreword By Karan Singh.
• Handmade in India: Crafts of India, Ranjan Aditi.

 

Biomimicry

Key Words: Nature, Adaptation, Relationship, Efficiency

Objectives:

• To develop understanding of bio mimicry in Architecture.
• TO develop understanding that simulate and co-opt processes occurs in nature.
• To understand the way biological systems solves the problem.

This semester shall explore community, tradition, theoretical constructs, building systems and its implications on architectural design.

Objectives:

• Exploring the relationship between various building systems and design.
• Studying and understanding integration of building systems with architectural concepts and form.
• Understanding of a community setup, its people, and their spatial requirements.
• Exploring various theories and design process development in architectural design.

Sessional Work: Built and un-built spaces for multiple activities for a large group of people/community.

 

Allied Design Studio IV

4S-A-2

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

 

Building Construction and Materials IV

4S-A-3

 
Objectives: To impart knowledge on various types of floors and flooring material, partitions and paneling, various surface finishes. To equip students with advances in building construction methods and its applications.

Unit I: Introduction to Building Materials : -

Roof and Floor Tiles, Plaster, Finishes & all Plastic w.r.t composition, general know- how about their physical, chemical and structural properties, their utility and selection criteria
Unit II: Windows in Steel and Aluminum. Steel doors; design criteria and principles. Standard Terminologies and types.
Special doors such as Sliding, Sliding and Folding, Revolving Doors, Rolling Shutter, Collapsible Gates - Design Criteria and principles. Standard Terminologies.

Unit III: Paneled and Glazed Partitions out of Timber and Aluminum - Types, design principles and considerations, Standard Terminologies. Design details and drawing work, fixing details to surrounding elements / components.
Unit IV: Timber Roofs - Timber Trusses, Standard Terminologies, Types - Design Criteria, principles, construction details. Design details and drawing work of King Post and Queen Post Truss. General and Conceptual drawing work of other types of timber roofs.
Steel Roof - Trusses. types, design principles and considerations, Standard Terminology - Design details and drawing work of M.S. angle and Tubular Trusses.
North Light Truss system. Conceptual and drawing work of types of Steel Trusses. General study of M.S. Frame and its various joints.
Unit V:     Expansion Joints; types, design considerations, location consideration, principles and types.

References:

• Barry, R. (1999). The Construction of Buildings Vol.II. 5th Ed. New Delhi: East- West Press.
• Bindra, S. P. and Arora, S. P. (2000). Building Construction: Planning Techniques and Methods of Construction, 19th Ed. New Delhi: Dhanpat Rai Pub.
• McKay, W. B. (2005). Building Construction Metric Vol.1–IV, 4th Ed. Mumbai : Orient Longman.
• Rangwala, S. (2004). Building Construction. 22nd Ed. Anand: Charotar Pub. House.
• Rangwala, S. C. (1963). Building Construction: Materials and types of Construction, 3rd Ed. New York: John Wiley and Sons.

 

Surveying and Documentation

4S-A-4

 

Objectives: To enable the students to get conversant with locating the object positions in horizontal and vertical plane with desired accuracy as needed for architecture professionals.
To help the students understand the technique of graphical documentation of a built structure /environment through measured drawings

Surveying

Unit I:     Introduction to surveying and leveling, types of surveying methods and application, Introduction to Chain Survey.

Unit II: Plane table survey, method and instruments used.

Unit III: Leveling, methods of leveling -dumpy level and its uses.

Unit IV: Contours, use of theodolite, contour survey.

Unit V: Planimeter and its use.

Unit VI:Total Station Survey Practical:

• Total Station Survey.
• Plane table survey of cluster of buildings.
• Leveling using dumpy level and water table.
• Setting out site layout.
• Contour survey, plotting contour maps.

Documentation

Unit VII: Measured Drawing: Measurement techniques of Heritage Structures and preparing measured drawing to suitable scale.

Sessional works: Practical record book, Sketches, notes and plates.

References

• Arror, K.R. (2004). Surveying Vol. 1-3. Delhi : Standard Book House.
• Chandra, A. M. (2002). Plane Surveying. New Delhi : New Age International.
• Ching Francis D.K.: Architectural Graphics.

 

Structural Design & Systems IV

4S-A-5

 

Objectives:    To foster the understanding of basic principle of limit state design in RCC structural systems.

To develop the understanding of characteristics of soil on structural behavior.

Unit I: Overview of the Structural System in Architecture.

Study of different types of soils their characteristics, bearing capacities, Settlement of foundation. Study of structural elements like beams, columns & footings.
Theory of Determinate and indeterminate structures – degree of indeterminacy.

Unit II: Deflection of beams

Simply supported and cantilever beams by using Macaulay’s method.

Unit III: Concept of fixity

Independent fixed beams with different loadings - BM and SF diagrams. (By using First Principle method).

Unit IV: Method of Moment distribution ( BM diagrams only)

• For continuous beams     (Up to three spans only, without settlement)

• For Single portal frames (Without sway moments)

Unit V: Basic Principle of RCC

• Different Limit states, partial safety factors, permissible stresses Introduction to RCC design, characteristics of RCC, assumptions, Neutral axis; balanced, under & over reinforced sections
• Design of singly reinforced beams , doubly reinforced beams & Moment of resistance of T beam

Sessional work: Sketches/ Notes/ Tutorials & Presentations

Desirable: Site visits to develop better understanding.
To prepare relevant study models. Laboratory exposure wherever possible.

References :

• Punmia   B.C.(2005)   Soil   Mechanics   and   Foundations   Laxmi   Publications, Hyderabad.
• Khurmi, R.S.(2010). Theory Of Structures SI Units. New Delhi: S. Chand And Co Ltd.
• Ramamrutham , S. : Narayanan, R.(2018). Theory of Structure. New Delhi: Dhanpat Rai Publications Ltd
• Dr. V. L Shah & Dr. S. R. Karve. ( 2014) Limit State Theory & Design of Reinforced concrete, Structures publications Pune.
• Punmia, B.C. (2015). R C C Designs. Delhi: Laxmi Publications.

 

 

History of Architecture III

4S-A-6

Objectives: To provide an understanding of the implications of the Mughal and Colonial rules in India and its Architecture.

Unit I: Mughal architecture in India, Forts and Cities during Mughal dynasty.

Unit II: Architectural contribution of Akbar, and Shahjahan.

 Unit III: Provincial Architecture in India: Bengal, Malva, Mandu, Bijapur, Punjab, Kashmir, Gujarat.

Unit IV: Colonial and Post Independence Indian Architecture: Colonial architecture of Goa, Pondicherry and Bengal. Lutyens Delhi. City planning of Chandigarh.

Unit V: Indian Master Architects, their philosophies and works.

Exercises:

1. Understanding 2. Analysis, 3. Interpretation, 4. Synthesis, and 5. Transform of historical structures, in the form of small exercise and assignments.
The course should culminate in a term paper, documentation or design interpretation and transformation.

References

• Mehrotra, R. (2011). Architecture in India Since 1990. Pictor.
• Benevolo, L. (1977). History of Modern Architecture. 2 Vols., reprint, MIT Press.
• Jenks, C. (2007). The Story of Post-Modernism. London: Wiley and Sons.
• Grover, S. (2002). Islamic Architecture in India. New Delhi: CBS Publications.

 

Building Services I

4S-A-7

 

Objectives: Aim of this subject is make the students aware of the importance, installation and working of essential services in buildings and a way building services help in generating a cleaner and healthier built environment. The students shall also be made familiar with I.S. codes related to services. This part of the building services deals with various systems and components of water supply and its drainage. This also focuses upon the Architectural design consideration regarding space allocation and design of building elements to anchor the services so as to achieve balance of functional efficiency and building aesthetics.

Unit I: General idea of sources of water supply, qualitative & quantitative aspects, impurities, hard & soft water, standards for quality of water. Study of standards regarding water demand and consumption in different types of buildings.
Unit II: Layouts of water supply systems and their types, Connection from municipal supply to a building, design-construction of suction & storage tanks for a single tenement residence or bungalow by computing demands for domestic use. Study of Down take supply, water supply pipes, and their sizes, jointing, fixing and laying. Various valves, fittings and fixtures like taps, showers etc. Domestic water heaters and hot water supply system. Design of various spaces and building elements to anchor the services such as shafts, ducts etc.
Unit III: Principles of sanitation, water carriage systems, collection of waste matter in buildings. Study of Various sanitary fittings and fixtures like water closets, urinals, wash hand basins, sinks, flushing cisterns, shower trays, bath tubs, bidets, drinking water fountains etc with respect to building types and users. Design of various building elements to anchor the services such as walls, Floor and their features etc.
Unit IV: Various traps and their function, sewage collection and disposal system for a single tenement residence or bungalow. Various types of sanitary pipes and their jointing, fixing and laying, manholes, inspection chambers, intercepting chambers. Design of various spaces and building elements to anchor the services such as shafts, ducts, immediate surroundings of building etc.

Unit V: Self cleansing velocity, invert levels, drains on sloping sites, sewage disposal system in un-sewered localities- Complete study of septic tank - introduction, design principle, criteria, its working, utility and benefits. Its various types with respect to materials, capacity, design and construction. A Brief study of cesspools, aqua-privy, Soak Pit, leeching pits for individual building.

References

• Birdie, B. S. (1996). Water supply and Sanitary Engineering. Dhanpat Rai and Sons.
• Punmia, B. C., Jain, A. K. and Jain, A. K. (1995). Water Supply Engineering. New Delhi : Laxmi Publications.
• Punmia, B. C., Jain, A. K. and Jain, A.K. (1998). Waste Water Engineering. New Delhi : Laxmi Publications.
• Rangwala, S. C. (2005). Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering. Charoter Publishing.

 

 

Climate and Architecture

4S-A-8

 

Objectives: This part of subject provides scope to apply the knowledge of basic climatology gained in earlier semester, for design in different climatic conditions with emphasis on tropical climate.

Unit I: Study of effect of orientation, topography, vegetation, form, building materials and surfaces n the building design in response to the climate.

Unit II: Classification of tropical climate, its characteristics, shelters in six climatic regions in India.

Unit III: Study of passive techniques for heating and cooling, techniques of solar radiation control and heat transfer and insulation.

Unit IV: Environmental issues in urban areas, Urban climate change, concept of urban heat island, climatic elements and urban microclimate, site climate in urban areas.

Unit V: Climate responsive design approach, process and design detailing.

Sessional Work: Case studies, creative exercises with climatic considerations Use of simulation software.

References:

• Climate responsive architecture, Arvind Krishnam
• Manual of tropical housing and building, O H Koenigsbereger & Ingersol.
• Urban Microclimate, Evyatar Erell,
• Design with climate, Víctor Olgyay, Aladar Olgyay.
• John R. Mather -Climatology: Fundamentals and Application.

• Tropical Architecture – Maxwell Fry & Jane Drew.

 

Elective IV

4S-A-9

 

Regional Architecture/ Furniture Design/ Design of Building Elements/ Building Bye Laws and DCR/ Theory of Design/ Institutional Project 4

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

Regional Architecture

Key Words: Region, architectural style, context, customs

Objectives:

• Developing understanding of context, regional techniques.
• To develop students cultural and custom understanding for particular region.

Sub Topics:

• Regionalism in architecture
• context and customs of making buildings in different regions of world.
• Analyzing the Regional character.

Sessional Work: Assignments, Site visit

References:

• “Design with Climate” bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism by Victor Olgyay.

 

Furniture Design

Key Words :Creation, Evolution of object, Human scale, Ergonomics and Anthropometrics.

Objectives:

• To develop the skills by giving opportunity to work with the material and process technology.
• To develop Critical and analytical ability.

Sub Topics:

• Introduction to furniture design.
• Aspects of furniture design.

• Structures and system to human scale.
• Intricate user centric design.

 

Sessional Work:

Workshops ,Assignments

References :

• Baiche Bousmaha & Walliam Nicholas, Neufert Architect's Data. Blackwell science Ltd.
• Chiara De Joseph & crosbie. J. Michael. 1990. Time saver standards for building types. McGraw Hill company.

 

Design of Building Elements

Key Words :Building elements , meanings

Objectives: To develop an understanding of design elements and principles relative to their use in the architectural design process

Sub Topics:

• Architectural Design Elements.
• The Concept of Space.
• Architectural Design Principles.
• Additional Design Considerations.

Sessional Work: Assignments, Model making, Visits

References :

• Design Through Discovery, The Nature Of Design,
• The City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings through History,
• Vitruvius – Ten Books on Architecture

 

Building Bye Laws and DCR

Key Words: Regulations , rules , mandatory

Objectives: To develop understanding of rules and regulations .

Sub Topics:

• Introduction to building bye.
• Rules and Regulation.
• Zoning rules and regulations.
• DCR.

Sessional Work: Assignments, Site visits

Theory of Design

Key Words: Architectural expressions, Social Discipline, Ideology, impact of Isms, revolution, Evolution, Variability of perception.

Objectives:

• To develop understanding of      Design principles, Development of design vocabulary, generation of creativity, System integration.
• To give understanding of design as a broader field and the changing role of designer in society.
• To give exposure to methodologies, theories and models of the design process.
• To give deeper understanding of the process of creativity as well as to introduce techniques which will enable creative thinking.
• To help understand creativity with respect to the discipline of architecture.
• To introduce participatory approach to design.

Sub Topics :

• The genesis of Indigenous Architecture.
• Architecture as a socially useful discipline.
• Design Methodology.
• Design evaluation and criticism.

Sessional Work:

Assignment

References:

• Francis D. K. Ching, Architecture - Form, Space and Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company ,1979
• Roger H. Clark, Michael Pause, Precedents In Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company , 1996
• 1. K.W.Smithies, Principles of Design in Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company , 1981
• 4. Sam F. Miller, Design Process - A Primer For Architectural & Interior Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold           Company , 1995
• Ernest Burden, Elements of Architectural Design – A Visual Resource, Van Nostrand Reinhold 3 company, 1994
• V.S.Pramar, Design Fundamentals in Architecture, Somaiya Publications, New Delhi, 1973.

 

Institutional Project 4

Institutional project aims at encouraging institutions to explore different areas.

Institution would have freedom to explore into multidisciplinary activities which would explore into other creative discipline and multidisciplinary activities.