SEMESTER VII

Year of
Course code Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
PT401 Practical Training 0-0-0-0 8 2016
Course Objectives
 To introduce students to the practical aspects of architectural practice and to acquaint
himself/herself with various works and procedures of an architectural project from
design to execution, which includes client discussions, obtaining building permit,
preparation of working drawings and estimates, tendering process, explaining the
drawings on site, coordinating the construction with contractors and workers,
discussions with other consultants, completion procedure etc.
 To help the student to obtain a variety of experiences in his/her ‘Training office’
including office management and administration, team work, site visits, preparing
presentations, meeting deadlines, handling personal management issues, importance of
soft skills, qualities like punctuality, professional ethics etc.
 To enable the student to develop a sense of responsibility to use his/her own initiative
in making the best use of the opportunities which he/she gets during training period
and prepare himself/herself for the profession.

a) Conditions of Eligibility
As per the B. Arch. Curriculum, students shall undergo one semester of
practicaltraining immediately after the completion of the 6th semester B.Arch. examinations.
Only those students who have passed sixth semester Architectural Design Jury shall be
eligible to undergo practical training. The duration of training shall be a minimum of 100
working days.
b) Selection of Firm for Practical Training
The training shall be under anarchitect registered with the COA, possessing anexperience of
minimumfive years and approved by the Dept. of Architecture of theteaching institution.
The candidate shall select the Architect / Architectural firm / Govt. organisation /
Public sector undertaking for practical trainingwith the approvalof the Dept. of Architecture of
the teachinginstitution, in advance before the commencement of the 6th semesterUniversity
examination. The Architect under whom the practical training is done shall not be a regular /
permanant faculty of the Dept.of Architecture of the teaching insitution, or an immediate
relative of the student.
Students can also select internationallyrecognized Architects practicing outside India, with the
approval of the Dept. OfArchitecture of the teaching Institution.
Any change in the firm in which the student does his/her practical training shall be done with
due permission of the Department of Architecture of the teaching institution.
 c) Type of works to be carried out during the training period
The students are expected togain exposure in thefollowing aspects:
 Involvement in the Design Process
 Site visit and Site Supervision
 Preparation of drawings for getting building permissions, working drawings, service
drawings, etc.
 Preparation of estimates, specifications, contract documents, and tenderdocuments
 Discussion with clients and other consultants

d) Joining Report,Monthly work report

The joining report should be sent to the Department of Architecture of the teaching
institution, within ten days after joining the firm for practical training.
The format of the monthly work report shall be decided by the Dept. of Architecture of
the teaching institution. Students are required to send copies of the monthly report of the work
done as part of training, in the format prescribed. The monthly work report should reach the
department within one week after the completion of each month. The report shall be duly
signed by the Principal Architect or by the concerned Architect supervising the work.
e) Documents to be submitted after the completion of training
The students are required to submit to the Department of Architecture of theteaching
institution,
 A report including the details of their work, illustrated with sketches, prints and other
documents connected with the projects on which he/she has worked both in office and
at site. This shall include:
 A work diary
 Original Joining report
 Originals of monthlywork reports
 Certificates of completion of training, conduct and performance of work.
 This report shall be certified by the registered Architect under whom the candidate had
undergone practical training.
 f) Evaluation of Practical Training
For the Practical Training, an evaluation shall be conducted at the end of the Seventh
semester by a jury consisting of an internal and an external examiner appointed by the
Teaching Institution.
Split up of marks for evaluations will be as per Group IV courses.
Only those who have completed the practical training successfully will be permitted to
register for the eighth semester of the B. Arch Degree course. Those students who fail to
obtain minimum 45% in the semester evaluation have to repeat the practical training.
Expected Outcome
By the end of the course the students are exposed to all aspects of architectural practice
including functioning of the office, project conceptualisation and realisation as well as
emerging trends in design, materials, technology and construction practices. The students
should be able to deal with projects and more professionally.
 SEMESTER VIII

Year of
Course code Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
AS402 Architectural Acoustics
2-1-0-0 3 2016
Course Objectives

The objective of the course is to develop a basic understanding of the principles of architectural
acoustics, the way we hear and perceive sound both indoors and outdoors, the appropriate
criteria for listening environment and acoustical privacy, and the architectural decisions of layout
and material selection in design.

Syllabus

Hearing and Perception-Behaviour of sound in enclosed spaces - Room Acoustics and

Reverberation- Sound Absorption- Sound Transmission- acoustical materials- acoustical defects
-Design Principles of Auditorium -Air borne & Structure Borne Noise- Planning against noise.

Expected Outcome

The students will

i. have a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts used in architectural acoustics
ii. be able to identify, discuss and resolve acoustical problems related to architectural
acoustics, and acoustic comfort.

Reference Books
 Cavanaugh, Hoboken, Architectural acoustics : Principles and practice,: Wiley & sons,
2010.
 Design for Good Acoustics and Noise Control, Macmillan Education, 1988.
 Ducan Templation, Acoustics in the built environment, Oxford ; Boston : Architectural
Press, 1997.
 J. Flynn, J. A. Kremers, A. W. Segil, G. Steffy, Architectural Interior Systems, Lighting,
Acoustics, Air Conditioning, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992. .
 Kinsler and Fry, Hoboken, Fundamental of acoustics, NJ : Wiley, 2000
 Knudson and Harris, Acoustical Designing to Architecture, ‘American Institute of
Physics for the Acoustical Society of America, 1978
 M. D. Egan , Architectural Acoustics, Mc Grawhill Inc., 1988.
 M. D. Egan, Concepts in Architectural Acoustics, 1972.
 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Introduction to Architectural acoustics

The nature of sound - propagation of sound-velocity, frequency and 4 10%

I wavelength of sound. Sound pressure - Sound intensity and
loudness- Decibel and Phons- The human ear and hearing
characteristics - Instruments and equipments

Room Acoustics

Behaviourof sound in enclosed spaces. Sound Absorption. Sound 8 20%

II
absorption coefficient, Sound absorbing materials, Porous
materials, Panel materials, Resonators.Space absorbers - variable
absorbers.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Concept of reverberation and reverberation time . Calculation of

III reverberation time - Sabine's formula .Acoustical defects in the
enclosed spaces. 8 20%

Effect of noise on human beings

Noise sources - air borne and structure borne- Methods of 8 20%

IV preventing air borne and structure borne noises. Sound transmission
- Noise criteria –NC curve - Transmission loss - permissible noise
levels for different types of spaces.

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Design Principles of Auditorium 7

V Different acoustical defects in auditoriums and their solutions, 15%
acoustical correction design and modification techniques.

Planning for noise control

VI
Reduction of noise by Town Planning and regional planning 7 15%
consideration - landscaping, campus planning and building design.
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Year of
Course
Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Introdu
code
ction
PE462 Industrial Architecture 3-0-0-0 3 2016
Course Objectives
The basic objective is to impart knowledge on special considerations to be taken while
designing industrial buildings and estates.
Syllabus
Introduction, Planning considerations for industrial parks, Design considerations for Industrial
Buildings, Codes and standards, selection of structural systems, Work environments for
industrial workers, Performance of buildings, Health and welfare of workers, safety and hazard
mitigation
Expected Outcome
 Ability to Plan and design industrial buildings ensuring functional efficiency and
productive, safe and healthy work environments.
References
 IS 3483-1963 : Code of practice for noise reduction in industrial Buildings
 IS 6665-1972 : Code of practice for industrial Lighting
 IS 3103-1975 ; Code of practice for industrial ventilation
 Adam J., Hausmann K., and Juttner F., Industrial Buildings: A Design Manual
 Drury J. Factories _ Planning, Design and Modernisation
 National building Code Of India
Course Plan
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
Introduction to Industrial Architecture - History of 5 10%
industrial buildings, Codes , Standards and regulations,
I Planning considerations for industrial parks – Locating
industrial parks, Site selection, site planning, Layout and
patterns of industrial parks
Design considerations for Industrial Buildings – Flexibility, 8 20%
II Adaptability, Functional Efficiency, Circulation and material
handling, Systematic Plant Layout, fire safety.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Structural systems 8 20%
Concrete and steel structures, Pre-engineered Buildings,
III
Integration of structure and services, Materials and finishes
for roofs, walls and floors.
Working Environment for industrial workers 9 25%
Work space design, ergonomics, material and color selection,
IV Illumination, Noise and vibration control, Natural ventilation,
temperature and humidity, Visual environment and
landscaping
 Health and welfare 8 20%
Sanitation and rest facilities, Recreational Spaces, Safety and
V
Security systems – Standard requirements for alarms,
warning, hazard mitigation systems.
SECOND INTERNAL TEST
Industrial visit and Building Documentation, preparation of
VI 4 5%
report.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Course Course name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of

code Introduction
PE 464 BEHAVIOURAL AND 3-0-0-0 3 2016
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IN
ARCHITECTURE
Course Objectives
The course attempts to give an insight into the relationship between environment and
behaviour and its relevance to architectural design. The student is exposed to the area of
environmental and behavioural studies – its origins and evolution, its multi-disciplinary
approach, research undertaken, and importantly its application in user-oriented design.
Syllabus
Environment and Behaviour, Responses to environment, Theories in Environment-Behaviour
studies, Research methods, Environmental design – person- and activity-oriented
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student is expected
to understand the integrated nature of environment and behaviour in architectural design
to understand environment and behaviour theories in application and analysis in design
to critically evaluate and undertake research in environment-behaviour studies
to be capable of incorporating behavioural perspectives in design
Reference Books
1. Canter, D. V., & Lee, T. (1974). Psychology and the built environment. Architectural
Press.
2. Gifford, R. (2013). Environmental psychology: Principles and practices (5th ed.).
Optimal Books.
3. Groat, L. N., & Wang, D. (2013). Architectural research methods. John Wiley &
Sons.
4. Hall, E. T. (1966). The hidden dimension (Vol. 609). Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
5. Kopec, D. (2012). Environmental psychology for design (2nd ed.). New York, NY:
Fairchild Books.
6. Lawson, B. (2007). Language of space. Routledge.
7. Rapoport, A. (1990). The meaning of the built environment: A nonverbal
communication approach. University of Arizona Press.
8. Zeisel, J. (1984). Inquiry by design: Tools for environment-behaviour research (No.
5). CUP archive.
 Course Plan
Hours Sem
Module Contents Exam
Marks
I Introduction 4 10%
Definition of terms: environment, behaviour, Environmental
Behaviour Studies; Origins; Principles; Relevance; Scope;
Focus areas Difference from other branches of psychology;
II Environment and Response 6 10%
Individual (environmental perception, spatial cognition,
comfort, anthropometrics);
Social (proxemics, territoriality, crowding, privacy);
Environmental cues and behaviour; CPTED
First Internal Test
III Theories in Environment-Behaviour Studies- need and purpose 8 20%
Brief introduction to influential theories:
Behaviour setting;
Stimulation theories - Arousal theory, Overload theory Under
stimulation, Stress theory;
Integral theories – Interactionism, Transactionalism, Organismic
theories;
Control theories - personal control, Boundary regulation,
learned helplessness; Operant theory
IV Research methods 8 20%
Observation: Physical traces, Environmental Behaviour;
Interview; Questionnaire; Archival research; Cognitive
mapping, Activity mapping, Semantic differentials, Unobtrusive
methods, visual methods; Examples of research
Second Internal Test
V Environmental design – Designing for different 8 20%
age/abilities/gender
Children, Youth, Women, Elderly, Persons with special needs;
Gender and space
VI Environmental design – Designing for various built 8 20%
environments
Residential, Learning, Healthcare, Workplace, Retail,
Hospitality
End Semester Exam
 Course Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of
code Introducti
on
PE466 Glass Technology in 3-0-0-0 3 2016
Architecture
Course Objectives
1. To provide basic knowledge on Glass as a building material.
2. To provide an overview of modern concepts on role of Glass Envelopes.
3. To understand the role of Glass in Green design.
4. To provide design considerations for improving the building performance using Glass.
Syllabus
Evolution & importance of Glass in Modern Architecture- Manufacturing & properties of
Glass - Applications of Glass in buildings - Need for Green Buildings - Different types of
Glass - Glass for segments - Glass for Interiors and various applications -Glass & Human
safety Compliances – Role of Glass in Fire Safety considerations - Design considerations of
glazing systems
Expected Outcome
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Understand the importance and role of Glass in Modern Architecture.
Have an idea on the different types of glass and their applications.
Be familiar with the Structural design of Glass and its fixtures.

Text Books:
● Hugh Dutton, Peter Rice, Structural Glass
● Joseph S, Amstock’s Glass in Construction, McGraw Hill, 1997
● Mic Patterson , Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures
● Thomas Herzog, “Facade Construction Manual” Birkhauser, 2004
● William Allen, Envelope Design for Buildings
Reference Books:
● FOSG Architectural Guide
● Michael Wigginton, Glass in Architecture
● National Building Code of India 2016

Course Plan
Sem
Module Contents
Hours Exam
Marks
Evolution & importance of Glass in Modern
I Architecture- Manufacturing & properties of 7 15%
Glass. Applications of Glass in buildings (façade,
interior applications) -
Coating Technology: Importance & Necessity.
 Processing: Concepts on Tempering, Heat
II
Strengthening, DGU, Laminates, Ceramic Fritting
Different types of Glass: Mirror, Lacquered, Fire
7
Resistant & Modern Glass with different 15%
applications.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Glass & Human safety Compliances – Role of Glass
III in Fire Safety considerations : Class E,EI & EW 7 20%
Need for Green Buildings: Energy efficient
buildings-
Glass for segments – Hospitals, Green Homes,
Airports, Offices & other buildings – Glass for
Interiors and various applications
Creative use, innovations and modern trends.
Benefits of going Green with glass– Factors of
IV energy efficient material selection – performance 7 20%
parameters – Energy codes and Green ratings:
ECBC, IGBC, GRIHA
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Introduction to National Building Code of India
V (Part -6) - Thickness analysis - Relationship
between wind pressure and glass thickness - Design 10 25%
considerations of glazing systems

Industrial visit, documentation and preparation of

VI report 4 5%

END SEMESTER EXAM

Course code Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of
Introduction
SUSTAINABLE 3-0- 0-0 3 2016
PE468
ARCHITECTURE

Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are
 To provide a holistic understanding about the concept of sustainability
 To understand the different aspects of sustainability with respect to architecture.

Syllabus
A brief introduction to the concept of sustainability. Environmental issues and their causes.
Understand the impacts of urbanisation andclimate change. Sustainable site planning, Low
impact design. Water and waste management. Energy efficiency. Concept of embodied
energy, operational energy, life cycle energy. Alternate energy production. Renewable
energy- solar, wind, biomass, geothermal energy. Understand the green rating systems across
the globe. GRIHA and IGBC rating systems.

Expected Outcome
Students will understand the concept of sustainability and its relevance in the field of
architecture.
Students will be able to critically analyze the different aspects of sustainability and site
planning before arriving at architectural solutions at any point of decision making.

Reference Books
 Ken Yeang, “Ecodesign : A manual for Ecological Design”, Wiley Academy, 2006.
 Kevin Lynch, “Site planning”, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1984.
 Majumdar, M. ed., 2001. Energy-efficient buildings in India. The Energy and
Resources Institute (TERI).
 N.D. Kaushika, Energy, Ecology and Environment, Capital Publishing Company,
New Delhi.
 Sustainable Building Design Manual Vol 1 & 2, TERI, New Delhi.

Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Marks
I Introduction to the concept and definition of sustainability.
Stockholm declaration 1972; Brundtland report 1987; Earth
summit 1992.
5 10%
Depletion of earth’s resources& Carrying capacity.
II Environmental issues and Impacts- Pollution, Climate
change, Urban Heat Island(UHI), Desertification, Coastal
flooding, Water shortage, Imbalance in ecosystem, Food 5 10%
security.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

 III Sustainability in Site planning- Site inventory analysis.
Understanding the site, Natural drainage and topography. 10
Ecological footprint, Low impact design. Water and waste
management. Rain water harvesting systems.
25%
Vernacular and sustainable ways of building through case
studies.
IV Energy efficiency- Climate responsive design, Introduction to
ECBC.
Energy use in buildings - Concept of embodied energy;
10 25%
Operational energy; Life cycle energy. Material selection
criteria.
Renewable, non-renewable and Alternate energy.
SECOND INTENAL EXAM
V Concept of Green rating systems
Introduction tovarious international rating systems for
sustainability- EAM (UK), CASBEE (Japan), LEED (US), 6 15%
Green Star (Australia) etc.
Understanding Indian Systems- GRIHA, IGBC
VI International Efforts towards Sustainable development -
Introduction to UNEP, SDGs, COPs, UN-HABITAT, Local
Agenda 21. 6 15%
END SEMESTER EXAM

Course Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of

code Introduction
3-0-0-0 3 2016
PE472
Architectural Conservation
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are
 (i) To Understand architectural conservation theory, its evolution and philosophy through learning
history of the conservation movement.
 (ii) To analyze the intrinsic and extrinsic values of architectural heritage and impact of various
interventions.
 (iii) To be aware of good and bad practices in architectural conservation scenario.
Syllabus
Understanding Heritage. Architectural Conservation - Definition, Need, Objectives and Scope
Beginning of Conservation movement. Agencies involved and their role in conservation,
International Charters World Heritage Sites, Selection criteria , Case Studies , Endangered heritage
and sites Listing of heritage- Building Deterioration Guidelines for preservation, rehabilitation and
adaptive re-use of historic structures- Case studies. Technique of Conservation - Interpretation and
Presentation of Historic Sites.
 Expected Outcome
 Students are expected to be sensitized towards conserving our rich architectural heritage and to
have an overview of understanding the theoretical aspects and practical implications of the
profession.
Reference Books
1. Ashurst, J. and Dimes, F.G. Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone, Butterworth-
Heinemann, London. -1990.
2. Asian Heritage Management - Contexts, Concerns, and Prospects, 1st Edition, Edited
by Kapila D. Silva, Neel Kamal Chapagain, Routledge Contemporary Asia Series, Taylor
& Francis Group New York, USA, 2013
3. Bernard M. Fielden- ‘Conservation of Historic Buildings’ –, Architectural Press, 2003
4. ICOMOS, Earthen Architecture: The conservation of brick and earth structures. A
handbook.(1993)
5. Jukka Jokilehto, Butterworth - Heinemann – ‘A History of Architectural Conservation’ -
,1999
6. Poul Beckmann and Robert Bowles – ‘Structural Aspects Of Building Conservation’,
Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004
7. Repair and Maintenance of stone Practical Building Conservation Vol.1. to V by John
Nicola Ashurst.
8. Seven Lamps of Architecture – John Ruskin

Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Marks
Introduction toArchitectural Conservation - Understanding
Heritage. Types of Heritage Definitions: Cultural heritage,
Natural heritage, Built heritage - Ancient Monument.
I Architectural Conservation - Definition, Need, Objectives and
Scope, Ethics of conservation , Significance, values in 6 15%
conservation and Value Assessment.

Beginning of Conservation movementin Europe- Contributions

of John Ruskin & William Morris- Romantic and scientific
conservation. Formation of SPAB. Authenticity & Integrity in
Conservation practice.
II 6 15%
Agencies involved and their role in conservation - ICCROM,
ICOMOS, UNESCO, ASI, State departments of
Archaeology,Town Planning departments, State Art and
Heritage Commission & INTACH.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
 Charters such as Athens charter for the Restoration of Historic
Monuments (1931), International Charter for the Conservation
and Restoration of Monuments and Sites (Venice Charter 1964), 9
Historic Gardens (Florence Charter 1981), NARA charter (1994),
ICOMOS Charter – Principles for the analysis, conservation and
III structural restoration of architectural heritage (2003)
World Heritage Sites, Selection criteria , Case Studies , 20%
Endangered heritage and sites, Listing of heritage-
documentation of historic structures- preparation of inventory -
assessing architectural character and conservation values,
grading etc.
Building Deterioration - Causes of decay in materials and
structure –
Climatic causes – Thermal movements, rain, frost, snow,
moisture, wind.
Botanical, biological and micro biological causes such as
Animals, birds, insects, fungi, moulds, lichens.
Natural disasters – Fire, earthquakes, flood, lightning.
IV 9 20%
Manmade causes – Wars, pollution, vibration, vandalism and
neglect
Seven Degrees of intervention - Prevention of deterioration,
Preservation, Consolidation, Restoration, Rehabilitation,
Reproduction, Reconstruction.
Guidelines for preservation, rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of
historic structures- Case studies
SECOND INTENAL EXAM
Technique of Conservation - Preparatory procedures for
conservation.
Building material and structural conservation – timber, lime, 6 15%
stone and laterite.
V
Preparation of Inventories, Initial inspections, Documentation -
Research, Analysis and recording (Reports). Examples of
Heritage building conservation.

Interpretation and Presentation of Historic Sites, and heritage

tourism, Interpretation and Presentation of Historic Sites and
VI heritage tourism, Asian Heritage ManagementTools for 6 15%
spreading heritage awareness.

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Year of
Course No. Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
Cost Effective Technology
PE474 3-0-0-0 3 2016
Course Objectives

 To develop an overall understanding of various principles and practices of cost effective

building techniques.
 To study the quantification techniques to evaluate cost effectiveness and the role of proper
planning and management in cost effectiveness.
 To understand the practical application of these techniques in building construction through
case studies.

Syllabus

Review cost effective techniques used in past and their relevance in today’s world and methods
of quantifying cost effectiveness.

Cost Effectiveness through planning and efficient construction management

Significance of choice of materials and construction technology

To review movements in cost effective construction-using appropriate case studies

Expected Outcome

Students will gain knowledge on various cost effective techniques and its practical application in
buildings

Text Books/References
1. Bansal, N.K, Havser, G.G. Minke, G, Passive Building Design
2. Charles Correa, Housing and urbanisation
3. Dr. Misra and B. S Bhooshan, Habitat Asia
4. G.C. Mathew , Low cost housing in development countries–
5. Hand book of low cost housing
6. K Thomas Poulose, Innovative Approaches To Housing for the Poor
7. Mohan Raj and Jai Singh, Advances in Building and Construction
8. Publication of CBRI, SERC, RRL, NBO, COSTFORD etc
9. Reading Material on Housing-Lectures Compiled by ITPI
 Course plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks
Cost Effective techniques-Relevance in today’s world-Mass
housing, individual houses, public, commercial and
institutional buildings-The inter relation of cost effectiveness
and sustainability-Maintenance and longevity aspects-Cost
1 effectiveness as a principle. 7 20%
Quantifying cost effectiveness (CBRI) - Percentage breakup of
materials and labour, Percentage breakup of different elements
of buildings, Percentage breakup of various items of materials,
Percentage breakup of various types of labour.

Achieving cost effectiveness through planning and efficient

construction management-simple, functional planning and
2 detailing for different types of buildings- time factor, labour 7 20%
and transportation management, supervision, minimizing
wastage and recycling materials.

First internal Test

Significance of choice of materials- indigenous materials-

organic and inorganic materials- alternative materials- use of
agricultural and industrial wastes-Pre Engineered Construction-
Identify alternatives for Wall Construction-Ferro Cement and
3 7 20%
Ferro Concrete constructions-- Alternate roofing systems -
Filler Slab - Composite Beam and Panel Roof -Pre-engineered
and ready to use building elements - wood products - steel and
plastic.

Significance of construction technology – Traditional,

innovative and alternative technologies- local adaptation of
innovative technologies-Environment friendly and cost
effective Building Technologies -Innovative Techniques
4 10 20%
developed by CBRI, SERC, BMTPC for foundation,
superstructure, roofing, pre-fabricated construction techniques,
advantage of pre-fabrication areas where pre-fabrication can be
introduced, earth bag construction.

Second internal Test

5 Pioneers in cost effective construction- Architects like Laurie 6 15%

Baker, Charles Correa, Geoffrey Bawa, Moshe Safdie, Hassan
 Fathy

Research and developments of various agencies dealing with

cost effective technology- CBRI- Auroville - Costford-
Nirmitikendra-Habitat.

Case study of a typical cost effective building (residences,

offices, apartments, public buildings or institutions)
6 considering various cost effective aspects - Critical analysis in 5 5%
terms of initial investment, maintenance cost and longevity of
buildings.

End semester examination

Course Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of

code Introduction

AS404 URBAN DESIGN 3-0-0-0 3 2016

Course Objectives

 To introduce the students to the relevance of urban design as a discipline interfaced

between architecture and urban planning and introduce basic terminologies.
 To understand core urban design principles and theories, the concept of public realm
and perception of spaces at multiple scales
 To create awareness among students to understand the buildings and the city as a text
to be read and as the product of a complex, multilayered community based process.
Syllabus
Brief understanding of urban design as a discipline and its evolution, its scope and objectives
and the role of urban designer in contemporary city development. Overview of the evolution
of urban form and morphology of traditional cities and its transformation. Introduction to
basic theories in urban design and principles of urban spatial organization with reference to
scale, massing, enclosure qualities and behavioral aspects. Basic understanding of urban
design techniques and methods, interdisciplinary approaches, formulation of urban design
strategies, policies and guidelines and project implementation methods.
Expected Outcome
The students should be made capable of appropriately using the language and terminology of
urban design. They should gain the ability to understand, interpret and apply theories of urban
design, and understand the complex and dynamic forces that are integral to the evolution of
cities. The students should familiarize the range of methodological approaches for spatial
analysis and acquire awareness for responsively designing the built environment with
reference to the context.
Reference Books

 Alexander, Christopher; Neis, Hajo; Anninou, Artemis; King, Ingrid F. A new theory
of Urban Design, Oxford University Press, NY, 1987
 Bacon, Edmund N. Design of Cities, Viking Press, NY, 1967
 Carmona, M., Heath, T., Oc, T., and Tiesdell, S., Public Places Urban Spaces: The
Dimensions of Urban Design, Oxford Architectural Press, 2010
 Correa, Charles The New Landscape: Urbanisation in the Third World, Guildford
Angleterre: Butterworth Architecture, 1989
 Cullen, Gorden The Concise Townscape, Architectural Press, Princeton, 1961
 Hillier, Bill and Julienne, Hanson The Social Logic of Space, Cambridge University
Press, UK, 2014
 Larice Michael and Macdonald, Elizabeth The Urban Design Reader, Routledge, NY
2013
 Lynch, Kevin Image of the City, Cambridge MIT Press, MA, 1960
 Moughtin, C., Cuesta, R., Sarris, C., and Signoretta, P., Urban Design: Methods and
Techniques, Oxford Architectural Press, 2003
 Rossi, Aldo and Eisenman, Peter The Architecture of the City, Cambridge MIT Press,
MA, 1982
 Sitte, Camillo The Art of Building Cities: City Building According to Artistic
Fundamentals, Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1945
 Spreiregen, Paul D. Urban Design, The Architecture of Towns and Cities, McGraw-
Hill Publishers, NY, 1965
 Time Saver Standards, Urban Design, Tata McGraw Hill Education Private limited,
New Delhi, 2011
 Trancik, Roger Finding lost Spaces: Theories of Urban Design, John Wiley & Sons,
1986
 Whyte, William Hollingsworth The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, Project for
Public Spaces, NY, 2001

Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem.

Exam
Marks

I Introduction to Urban Design

Definition of urban design and its evolution as a discipline,

relationship between architecture, urban design and urban 3 10%
planning, scope and objectives of urban design and relevance
of urban design in the contemporary development scenario.

II Introduction to Urban form and cities

6 15%
morphology of historic urban spaces: Greek, Rome, Medieval
towns, Renaissance place making, industrialization and
 urbanization led transformation of urban spaces, concepts of
new urbanism.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

III Indian traditional cities and their urban form: temple towns,
Mughal cities, colonial, modern and post-modern influences in 6 15%
the Indian urban context.

IV Various dimensions of the urbanscape:

Morphological dimension: land use, street networks, typology

of buildings and plots, built form open space relationships and
their patterns, urban scale, massing, enclosure qualities.

Perceptual dimension: human perception of urban

environment, symbolism in urban form, sense of place and
placelessness, safety and security, territoriality, exclusion and
inequity, place identity and image.

Social dimension: society and space, culture and urban form,

activity networks, concept of public realm, communities and 12 25%
neighborhood units, accessibility, inclusion in social spaces.

Visual dimension: patterns and aesthetic order, kinaesthetic

experiences, positive and negative spaces, hard and soft
urbanscapes, harmony and integration, townscape and
imageability.

Functional dimensions: streets and squares, public spaces,

public private interface, movement networks, environmental
resources and needs, land utilization, density, physical and
social infrastructure.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

V Basic theories in urban space design and principles of urban

spatial organization. (Kevin Lynch, Gordon Cullen,
6 15%
Christopher Alexander, Jane Jacobs, William Whyte, John
Lang)

VI Urban design process based on case studies for understanding

and interpreting urban issues in place making and identity,
morphology, sprawl, generic form, incoherence, private and 9 20%
public realm, heritage conservation, effects of real estate,
transportation and zoning. Urban survey methods and
techniques, SWOT analysis, formulation of vision statement,
 aims and objectives, urban design interventions based on
principles of scale, mass, linkages, skyline studies etc. structure
plans, formulation of policies and guidelines for landscape,
infrastructure, built form and project implementation methods
in case examples.

END SEMESTER EXAM

Year of
Course code Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
ESTIMATION,
ES402 SPECIFICATION AND 2-2-0-0 4 2016
BUDGETING
Course Objectives

 To give an insight to the students about understanding of building economics.

 To enable the students to prepare detailed and approximate estimate and to have a
clear picture of the project expenditure.
 To enable the students to have a thorough idea regarding the quality and quantity of
materials, quantity and classes of skilled and unskilled labours and tools and plants
required for the project.

Syllabus

Introduction to building estimation: basic terms, types of estimation, methods of calculating

approximate estimation, methods of writing specification,

Calculation of detailed estimation for a building.

Introduction to valuation of properties.

Expected Outcome

The student is expected to understand the various cost components of a building. He/ she will
be able to do a detailed estimation of a simple building.

Reference Books

 Chakrabarthi, Estimation, costing and specification in Civil Engieering, 1981

 Dutta B N, Estimation and costing in Civil Engineering, UBSPD,1992
 Mahajan S P, Civil Estimating and Costing, Sathyaprakasam,1988
 References: 1. IS 1200(1968), Methods of measurement of building and civil
engineering works
 Shah N A, Quantity surveying and specification in Civil Engineering,1981
 COURSE PLAN

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Need of cost estimation, components of an estimate:

material cost, labour cost, equipment cost, work charge
establishments, contractor’s profit - attributes of a good 6 15%
I
estimation, types of estimate taken in different stages of a
project, important terms- contingencies; work charged
establishments, provisional sum, lump sum item.

Factors affecting the cost estimation of a structure –

building shape, height, enveloping area, structural
II elements, service finishes, architectural features-initial cost 6 15%
and maintenance cost.
Introduction to building cost modelling
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Introduction to approximate estimate methods-plinth area

method, cubic rate method, unit rate method and bay
III method. 7 15%

Preparation of specification for materials of construction

and items of work.

Quantity Surveying: Methods of building estimate-centre

line method and long wall-short wall method.
IV 10 20%
Preparation of detailed estimate for simple buildings of
load bearing walls. Details of measurements and
calculation of quantities & Abstract of estimate

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Analysis of rates for main items of work in buildings based

V on PWD schedule of rates and standard data book
8 15%

Introduction to valuation of real properties:

Depreciation –methods of valuation - straight line method 8 20%
– constant percentage method –S.F method-rental method –
VI
profit based method depreciation -method sinking fund
valuation of land –belting method-development method-
hypothecated buildings scheme method

END SEMESTER EXAM

Course code Course Name L-T-S-P/D CREDITS Year of
Introduction

AS406 Architectural Design - VI 0-0-12-0 12 2016

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to introduce the campus planning principles through a
comprehensive planning framework for the campus including its buildings, infrastructure,
landscape, transportation network, microclimate etc.

Syllabus:

Campus planning – in terms of function, economy, aesthetic value and enhanced

microclimate. The master plan should focus on architectural character, composition, typology
of future buildings, groups of buildings and exterior spaces on campus.

Course Outcomes:

The students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of master plan development
based on planning principles.

References
1. Jonathan Coulson, Paul Roberts, Isabelle Taylor: University Planning and
Architecture: The Search for Perfection (2010)
2. Mitchell WJ, 'Imagining MIT: Designing a campus for the 21st century', MIT Press,
2007
3. Richard P. Dober , Campus Architecture: Building in the Groves of Academe, 1996.
4. Scott Van Dyke, Form, Line to Design, Publisher-Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990

Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

I Study/presentation of campus planning principles. Students may 12 15%

be assigned topics related to the same and make detailed reports
and presentations.

II Case studies on designed campus projects and analysis based on 12 15%

campus planning principles.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

III Introduction to project- Case studies, Preparation of master 90 40%

plan focusing on architectural language, composition,
functionality, groups of buildings and exterior spaces,
services, typology of future buildings on campus.
 Examples: Hospital, Educational institutions, sports facility
buildings, housing projects, hotel and hospitality projects etc.

IV Preparation of detailed architectural drawingsand models 50 30%

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Course Year of
Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
code Introduction
ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
AS408 2-0-0-0 2 2016
METHODOLOGY
Course Objectives
i. To orient the students towards research applications in Architecture by making them
familiar with various research methods available.
ii. To introduce them to the basic concepts for identifying the research problem, help to
review literature,analyse ,interpretation of results and choose an appropriate
methodology
iii. To develop an understanding of the ethical dimensions of conducting appliedresearch.
iv. To develop techniques for writing reports

Syllabus

 Introduction, Aims, Types of research

 Research design-types
 Research strategies
 Research problem identification and formulation
 Hypothesis formulation
 Sources of Data and tools of Data collection
 Analysis and synthesis
 Research report writing
Expected Outcome

The students will be equipped with the knowledge in formulating the basic framework of
research process, apply the research strategies to create a research outcome which further result
in research report.

References

1. Dawson, Catherine, 2002, Practical Research Methods, New Delhi, UBS

Publishers’Distributors
2. Groat L and Wang D, 2002, Architectural research methods, John Wiley & Sons Ltd
3. Knight A and Ruddock L, 2008, Advanced research methods in the built
environment,Wiley Blackwell publishers
4. Kothari, C.R.,1985, Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, New Delhi,
Wiley Eastern Limited.
5. Kumar, Ranjit, 2005, Research Methodology-A Step-by-Step Guide for
Beginners,(2nd.ed.),Singapore, Pearson Education.
6. Lucas R, 2016, Research methods for Architecture, Lawrence King Publishing.
7. Sanoff H, 2016,Visual research methods in design, NewYork, Routledge Publications
 Course Plan
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
Introduction to Research

Aims and Characteristics of research; Criteria of good

research; Research paradigms; Basic types of research; Role
I of researcher; Ethics in research, Quality criteria 4 15%
Research in architecture

Purpose and scope; History of Architectural research; Major

areas of research
Research Process – Identification of research problem,
Literature review, Framing of research question/hypothesis,
II Research design; Data collection; Data analysis; Arriving at 6 20%
conclusions; Presentation of findings

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Architectural research strategies:

Interpretative-Historical Research, Qualitative Research,

Correlational Research, Experimental and Quasi- 5 20%
III
Experimental Research, Simulation and Modelling Research,
Logical Argumentation, and Case Studies and Combined
Strategies
Data collection

Types of Data; Sources of data: Data collection methods;

Sampling for data collection, Types of sampling 4 15%
IV
Data analysis – Qualitative and Quantitative methods of
analysis

Research writing
Preparation and structure of Research report, Research paper,
V Research proposal; Referencing style 4 15%
Peer reviewed journals; Impact factor;
Plagiarism - types, anti-plagiarism software
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Examples of architectural research

Examples of seminal and recent research in architecture and

VI related fields: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Housing, 5 15%
Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environment-Behaviour
Studies
END SEMESTER EXAM