prospectus

Department of Architecture
2011-2012
Department of
Architecture
University of
Asia Pacific

architecture prospectus

UAP
 SYNDICATE MEMBERS
Prof. Dr. Abdul Matin Patwari Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Dr. M. R. Kabir Pro Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Dr. M. Alauddin Treasurer
Mr. A. A. Moniruzzaman Member, BOT
Mr. Anhar Ahmed Chowdhury Member, BOT
Mr. C. M. Shafi Sami Member, BOT
Prof. Dr. M. Ali Asgar Rashid Chair, BUET
Prof. Shamsul Wares Dean, School of Design, UAP
Prof. Dr. Md. Sekendar Ali Head, EEE, UAP
Prof. Dr. Zoynul Abedin Head, CE Department, BUET
Kazi Ashfaq Ahmed Registrar The University aspires to develop enlightened morally upright scholars, equipped
with skills and knowledge, appropriate for contemporary and upcoming world. UAP
ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEMBERS aims to combine tradition with new innovation and creativity, generates and fosters
Professor Dr. Abdul Matin Patwari (UAP) new knowledge and propagates human development and social transformation.
Professor Dr. M. R. Kabir (UAP)
UAP is in a process of constant updating in its pedagogical endeavour. And this is
Professor M. Kaykobad (BUET)
ensured by interactions with students, teachers, professionals and visiting eminent
Professor Dr. M. Ali Asgar (BUET)
personalities. To attain the Vision of UAP, we focus on-
Professor Dr. Osman H Chowdhury (UAP)
Professor Shamsul Wares (UAP)
UAP
Chancellor Continuously updating pedagogical endeavour
Hon'ble President of People's Professor Dr. Tarek Uddin (UAP) mission
Ambassador (Rtd) Mohamamed Mohsin (UAP) Interaction between students, academicians, professionals and
Republic of Bangladesh eminent personalities
Dr. Fatema Alauddin (UAP)
Vice-chancellor Ms. Tasneem Siraj Mahboob (UAP) Bridging the gap between practice and theory
Prof. Dr. Abdul Matin Patwari Kazi Ashfaq Ahmed (UAP)
All Heads of the Departments (UAP) Connectivity to the global platform
Pro Vice-chancellor
Prof. Dr. M. R. Kabir
Stepping to the future analyzing and acknowledging the
School of Business roots in the past
Department of Business Administration
Treasurer Contributing in social and practical field
School of Engineering
Prof. Dr. M. Alauddin
Department of Civil Engineering Critical thinking exercises
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Registrar
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Kazi Ashfaq Ahmed
School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Department of Architecture
School of Science
Department of Pharmacy
Department of Mathematics
administration Department of Basic Science and Humanities
and School of Social Science and Arts
Department of Law and Human Rights
departments Department of English
Our built environment defines our way of looking at things, our style of living
and our vision of society and ourselves. The architect defines the living
environment and shares that vision. The architect intervenes into the
environment, he builds, and he creates a new reality. An architect is needed not
only for building a house but also for building the surroundings, the city and in
short, the environment. The environment must be planned, visioned, organized
and sustained for us as well as for generations to come.

At UAP we define Architecture broadly, addressing it both as product and as architecture

process. Our aims are toward the envisioning of specific environments that are
rich, comprehensible, and humanly supportive. Inquiries into the foundations of department
the discipline, the practice and the teaching of architecture, forms some of the
underlying tones of architectural education at UAP. Faculty and students in
Design address the foundations of thought, of process, and of technique. They
question the role of design and designers in society, and the legitimacy of
design action within and across cultural boundaries. Investigation of new ways-
to describe and manipulate shapes, opening new means to explore complex
design artifacts, reflecting on the implications for form and process of emerging
institutions in society, in particular the future workplace and studying the
learning of design with the hope to inform the processes of learning and
teaching- all form part of the architectural education and experience at UAP.

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The curriculum of architecture education is
heavily focused on studio courses. At UAP
the studios from first year to third year are
considered as one integrated studio
ensuring continuity between levels that are
vast and diverse in character. The senior
studios are aimed to create awareness of
placing architecture among the greater
context of urbanism, historical and cultural
backdrop along with development of high
professional competency. Bridging theory
and sessional courses is also a primary
focus of the UAP curriculum.

undergraduate
curricula
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hour hour hour hour hour hour

Hss101 English l- Oral and Written: 3.0 3

Communication Skills

Hss111 Bangladesh Studies: 2.0 2

Society and Culture

Arch 102 Design Studio I 4.5 9 Arch141 History of Architecture l: 2.0 2

Ancient Period

Arch 112 Architectural Graphics I 3.0 6 Arch151 Aesthetics and Design 2.0 2

Prescribed Total
22.5 credit CSE 100 Computer Skills 3.0 4 Phy101 Physics 3.0 3

term 1
1st year sessional theory compulsory theory optional

term 2
Prescribed Total Arch 104 Design Studio ll 4.5 9 Hss 103 English ll - Language 3.0 3 Arch103 Art Appreciation 2.0 2
20.5 credit (prerequisite-Arch 102) Composition Skills
(Prerequisite HSS-101)
Arch 114 Architectural Graphics ll 3.0 6 Arch 133 Environment and Design l: 2.0 2 Arch193 Music Appreciation 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 112) Climate and Design
(Prerequisite - Phy 101)
Arch 124 Computer Graphics 2.0 3 Arch 143 History of Architecture ll: 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 112) Europe
(Prerequisite- Arch 141)
Math173 Calculus and 2.0 2
Solid Geometry

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Arch 231 Environment and Design II 2.0 2

Visual & Sonic Environment
(Prerequisite Phy 101)
Arch 241 History of Architecture III: 2.0 2
Indian Buddhist and Hindu
Periods
Arch 202 Design Studio lV 6.0 9 Arch 261 Building and 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 104) Finish Materials

Arch 212 Graphic Art 1.0 2 Arch 271 Basic Planning 2.0 2 Hss 201 Environmental 2.0 2
Psychology
Prescribed Total
20.0 credit Arch 222 Photography 1.0 2 CE 281 Structure I- Mechanics 2.0 2 Hss291 Economics and 2.0 2
(Prerequisite Math 173) Development
term 1
2nd year sessional theory compulsory theory optional

term 2
Prescribed Total Arch 204 Design Studio lV 6.0 9 Arch 243 History of Architecture IV 2.0 2 Arch 233 Design in the 2.0 2
19.0 credit (prerequisite-Arch 202) Indian Muslim Period Tropical Area
(Prerequisite Arch-241) (Prerequisite - Phy 101)
Arch 214 Art and Sculpture 1.5 3 Arch 253 Development of Ideas 2.0 2 Arch293 Ecology 2.0 2
(Prerequisite - Arch 151)

Arch 224 Computer Aided 1.5 3 Arch 263 Construction Methods 2.0 2
Drafting and Design and Details
(Prerequisite Arch 112)
CE 283 Structure II: Basic 2.0 2
Mechanics of Solids
(Prerequisite - CE 281)

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Arch 302 Design Studio V 8.0 12 Arch 341 History of Architecture V: 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 204) Modern

Arch 312 Working Drawing I: 1.5 3 Mech 361 Building Services I: 2.0 2 Arch 371 Theory and Practice 2.0 2
Construction Drawing Mechanical of Planning
Prescribed Total (prerequisite-Arch 271)
18.5 credit Arch 322 Cost Estimation 1.0 2 CE 381 Structure III: 2.0 2 Arch 363 Building Technology 2.0 2
Mechanics of Solids (prerequisite-Arch 261&
(Prerequisite CE 283) Arch 263)
term 1
3rd year sessional theory compulsory theory optional

term 2
Prescribed Total Arch 304 Design Studio VI 8.0 12 Arch 343 History of Architecture VI: 2.0 2 Arch 303 Interior Design 2.0 2
21.0 credit (prerequisite-Arch 302) Contemporary
(Prerequisite Arch 341)
Arch 314 Working Drawing: 1.5 3 Arch 353 Urban Design l: 2.0 2 Arch393 Building Types 2.0 2
Production Drawing Space and Form
(prerequisite-Arch 312)
Arch 324 Material and Construction 1.5 3 CE 383 Structure IV- 2.0 2
Workshop (Prerequisite Steel and Timber Structure
Arch 261& Arch 263) (Prerequisite- CE 281)
CE 363 Building Services II: 1.0 1
Plumbing

EEE 363 Building Services II: 1.0 1

Electrical

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Arch 441 Architecture and 2.0 2

Society of Bengal

Arch 402 Design Studio VII 10.0 15 Arch 451 Landscape Design 2.0 2 Arch 401 Architectural 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 304) Conservation
Prescribed Total
19.5 credit Arch 422 Interior Design 1.5 3 CE 481 Structure V: Reinforced 2.0 2 Arch 491 Urban Design II: 2.0 2
Concrete Structure Analysis and Application
(Prerequisite CE 383) (prerequisite-Arch 353)
term 1
4th year sessional theory compulsory theory optional

term 2
Prescribed Total Arch 404 Design Studio VIII 10.0 15 Arch 463 Survey Techniques and 2.0 2 Arch 403 Urban Anthropology 2.0 2
19.5 credit (prerequisite-Arch 402) Analytic Methods

Arch 424 Landscape Design 1.5 3 Arch 473 Human Settlements 2.0 2 Arch 471 Rural Planning 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 451)

CE 483 Structure VI: Elements 2.0 2

of Building Structure
(Prerequisite- CE 481)

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Arch 502 Design Studio IX 12.0 15 Arch 561 Specification and Codes 2.0 2 Arch 503 Bioclimatic Design 2.0 2
(prerequisite-Arch 404)
Prescribed Total
19.5 credit Arch 512 Seminar I: 1.5 3 Arch 571 Construction Management 2.0 2 Arch 533 Environment and 2.0 2
Preparation Design VI: Environment
Responsive Design
term 1
5th year sessional theory compulsory theory optional

term 2
Prescribed Total Arch 504 Design Studio X 12.0 15 Arch 553 Professional Practice 1.0 1 from all the optional
18.0 credit (prerequisite-Arch 502) courses, students
require to complete
any eight courses
Total requirement for Arch 514 Seminar II 1.5 3 Arch 573 Principles of Accounting 2.0 2 altogether
the B.Arch degree is Presentation
198 credits. (prerequisite-Arch 512)
(Including a field Arch 524 Dissertation 1.5 3 Special requirement
training of (Prerequisite Arch 502)
construction Arch 600 Internship
workshop of 3 weeks (Professional Training)
after the fifth term &
a non-credit
internship of 12
weeks any time after
the seventh term)

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 course
syllabus
 1st year Studio/ Sessional courses

In early studios, the Arch 102: Design Studio I

students go through a 9 hours / week: 4.5 credits.
process of exploration to Recognizing the underlying order of environment and nature through the principles of basic
identify, recognize and composition. Understanding the merit of exploring alternative ways of attacking a problem. Exercises in
two-dimensional composition in various media. Basic compositions with different elements of form,
realize the basics of
such as, points, straight and curved lines and geometric shapes. Study of order and balance,
composition, studying both
proportion, solid void relationship, symmetry, flexibility, harmony and shade-shadow through
natural and man-made
composition. Rhythm harmony and other compositional details. Relevance of these in the overall
environment. The process
context of art architecture and music etc.
remains open –ended to
expose a freshman to both Arch 112: Architectural Graphics I
sensory and perceptual 6 hours / week: 3.0 credits
world of composition; to Understanding the purpose of graphics as artistic and technical tool. Lettering and graphic presentation
create awareness about the symbols. Multi view drawings such as plan, section and elevation. Para line drawings such as isometric,
underlying coherence of all axonometric etc. Understanding the comparative merits of different ways of presentation.
creative fields and also to
enhance lateral learning CSE 100: Computer skills
from different fields of art 4 hours/week: 3.0 credits
and design. Basic orientation of computer application environment. Computer fundamentals and basic concepts.
Introduction to operating systems such as DOS and Windows. Introduction to software like MS-Word,
MS-Excel and Power point. Simple Maintenance aspects.

Theory Courses

Hss 101: English l - Oral and Written Communication Skills

3 hours/week: 3.0 credits
The aim would be to develop ability to conduct quality conversation and other communicative
expressions in real life situations, both professional and personal. Basic items would include the use of
articles, numbers, tense, modal verbs, pronouns, punctuation, sentence & question formation,
transformation of sentence.

Hss 111: Bangladesh Studies- Society and Culture

2 hours/week: 2.0 credits
The aim would be to develop a tendency of seeing social factors in perspective, rather than in isolated
manner. Main items would include primary concepts, mode of production, factors of social life, social
structure and process, social institutions, culture and civilization, city and country, social change,
problems of society and social problems of Bangladesh. Current aspects of Bangladesh society
including urbanization and evolution of social control will be discussed.
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 Phy 101: Physics- Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Waves, Optics, Heat &
Thermodynamics.
3 hours / week: 3.0 credits
Mechanics: Motion in one Dimension, Motion in a Plane, Particle Dynamics, Work &
Energy, Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion, Rotation of Rigid bodies, Central
Force, Structure of Matter, Mechanical Properties of Materials. Properties of Matter:
Elasticity, Stresses & Strains, Young's Bulk & Rigidity Modulus, Elastic Limit, Poisson's
Ratio, Relation between Elastic Constants, Bending in Beams. Fluid motion, Equation of
Continuity, Bernoulli's Theorem, Viscosity, Strokes' Law. Surface Energy & Surface
Tension, Capillarity, Determination of Surface tension by Different Methods. Waves: Wave
Motion and Propagation, Simple Harmonic Motion, Vibration Modes, Forced Vibration,
Vibration in Strings and columns, Sound waves and its velocity, Doppler Effect, Elastic
waves, Ultrasonics, Practical Applications. Optics: Theories of light, Electromagnetic
Waves, Velocity of light, Reflection, Refraction, Lenses, Interference, Diffraction, 1st year
Polarization. Heat and Thermal Expansion, First Law of Thermodynamics, Specific Heat, 2nd semester
Heat Capacities, Equation of state, Change of Phase, Heat Transfer, Second law of
Thermodynamics, Efficiency, Entropy, Kinetic Theory of Gases.

Arch 141: History of Architecture I- Ancient Period.

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Dwellings as a natural human phenomenon. Evolution of architecture through the times.
Understanding the impact of economic, political, social, cultural and religious factors on
architecture with subsequent study of early civilizations, such as, ancient Egypt,
Mesopotamia, Persia etc.. Comparative study with examples from Aegean, Greek,
Etruscan and Roman Architecture. Analyzing the events in a chronological structure.
Cross influences.

Arch 151: Aesthetics and Design

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
The concept of aesthetics and its purpose. The role of aesthetics in the creative process.
Relationship between art and design. Theories of design. Process and methodology of
design and its existence as a non verbal language structured in a basic grammar of
composition. Stylistic developments.

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 Studio/ Sessional courses Arch 143 : History of Architecture II- Europe
2 hours/week: 2.0 credits
Arch 104 : Design Studio II Introduction to arts, ideas and architecture of the
9 hours / week: 4.5 credits European societies beginning from the early Christian
Understanding the articulation of form and space as basic compositional fundamentals. era. The change of ideas through the later ages and the
Elements of forms and spaces and their different aspects. Introduction to scale and proportion. subsequent changes in architecture. Developments of
architecture in the Byzantine, Romanesque, Medieval,
Layering and sequence of space, solids and voids, transparency and opacity. Introduction to
Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods.
color and texture. Multi layer analysis of compositions of different media and finding three
dimensional expressions through application of basic ordering principles. Introduction to Math 173 : Calculus and Solid Geometry
elementary architectural spaces. 2 hours/week: 2.0 credits
Calculus: Definition of limit, continuity and differentiability,
Arch 114 : Architecture Graphics II successive and partial differentiation, maxima and
6 hours/week: 3.0 credits minima. Integration by parts, standard integrals, definite
Understanding the basic principles of shade and shadow. Introduction to perspective as an integrals. Area under a plane curve in Cartesian
architectural presentation technique. Understanding the fundamentals of perspective and shade- co-ordinates. Solid Geometry: system of co-ordinates,
shadow through three dimensional studies of mass models. Perspectives and proportions. distance between two points. Section formulae. Direction
cosines. Equations of planes and straight lines. Shortest
Arch 124 : Computer Graphics distance between two given straight lines. Standard
3 hours/week: 2.0 credits equations of sphere and ellipsoid, Tangent planes.
Computer graphics and its basics. Basic ideas about graphical software. 2-D and 3-d graphics
with the help of different software such as Photoshop, Corel-draw etc. To understand and to use Optional courses
graphics and software in architectural presentation and design. Inter-software exchange of data
to achieve best quality of presentation. Factors concerning optimum use of hardware and Arch 103 : Art Appreciation
printing. 2 hours/week: 2.0 credits
The concept of Art. Art as an expression of the material
Theory Courses culture. People and Art. The early developments of art
and its purpose. Understanding the evolution of Art
Hss 103 : English II- Language Composition Skills through the ages with special references to the stylistic
3 hours / week: 3.0 credits movements in the field of Art. Critical analysis of individual
Writing skills, grammar review, paragraph writing, and writing essay from paragraph. Specific art work. Criticism of art in a particular context.
applications include writing formal letter, resume / CV, report, memo, etc. Reading skills include Methodology of artistic criticism.
reading for main ideas, using contexts for vocabulary, scanning for details, making inferences.
Arch 193 : Music Appreciation
Oral presentations cover oral reports, interviews and communication over telephone.
2 hours/week: 2.0 credits
Music and its form. Ordering principles of music. The
Arch 133 : Environment and Design I- Climate and Design concept of musical order in India and the West. The
2 hours/week: 2.0 credits system of raga vs. western classical music.
Study of man-environment relationship. Analysis of different climatic forces and their influences Understanding of Music composition with reference to
on built environments. Factors of comfort. Design criteria for achieving comfort. Study on Energy their background and their composers. Relationship
efficient architecture with special emphasis on principles of thermal design, natural ventilation, between music and architecture. Methodology of musical
recycling of resources and other climatic factors. criticism.
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 2nd year Studio/ Sessional courses

Based on the compositional Arch 202 : Design Studio III

framework carried on from 9 hours/week: 6.0 credits
early studios, the second Introduction of man in the Form-Space relationship. Study of ergonomics. Understanding
year studio is the first step to the human perception of space and built form with emphasis on the study of scale,
introduce function through proportion, color, texture etc. through design of simple functional spaces.
simple object or product
design. The process at this Arch 212 : Graphic Art
level begins with both 2 hours / week: 1.0 credit
scientific and intuitive Introduction to the basics of graphic art. Elements of graphic art. Typography. Techniques
search on the assigned task, of composition and reproduction using different presentation media. Use of computer in
to identify individually a graphic design.
specific idea/challenge that
the project offers; the design Arch 222 : Photography
then becomes a response to 2 hours / week: 1.0 credit
that idea/challenge. The Principles of photographic compositions. Understanding the basic techniques of
scale and challenges of photography such as exposure, depth of field, control of light etc.
projects at this level varies Introduction to Architectural photography, documentation and preparation of portfolio.
from simple object design to
architectural projects with Theory Courses
simple programmatic
requirements; nonetheless Arch 231: Environment and Design II- Visual and Sonic Environment
the process remains same. 2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Understanding the importance of visual and sonic environment perception.
The physical nature of light and its relationship with the built environment. Factors of
daylight and its prediction technique. Supplementary and artificial lighting in architecture.
Day light and human responses.
Introduction to architectural acoustics, properties of sound, the fundamentals of sound
perception, generation and propagation. Behavior of sound in enclosed spaces. Principles
of acoustics design of rooms of speech, music and multi-purpose use. The concept of
noise control, criteria for noise control design and acoustical measurements.

Arch 241 : History of Architecture III- Indian Buddhist and Hindu Periods
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Introduction to the development of Architecture in the Indian subcontinent beginning from
the Indus valley civilization. The changes in the Buddhist and Hindu era through the ages
with emphasis on their architectural developments. Understanding the context and links.
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 Arch 261: Building and Finish Materials
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Introduction to materials available to the local building industry and their classification.
Aspects and properties of different building and finish material. Techniques of use of 2nd year
different materials and their details. The quality of construction and finishes. Problems and
solutions for new materials and experiments, case study. 2nd semester

Arch 271: Basic Planning

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Understanding the basic concept of planning as a design tool. Origin and evolution of
settlements and cities. Cities in the ancient, classical, medieval, neo-classical and modern
era. Industrial revolution and changes in the character of cities. New thoughts and ideas in
planning after the industrial revolution. The spatial theory of size, spacing and distribution
of central places. Rank-size rule.

CE 281: Structure I- Mechanics

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Introduction to analytic mechanics, Understanding Force, its components and resultants,
coplanar and concurrent force system, statically determinate and indeterminate structure,
force equilibrium, centroid, moment of inertia of areas, simple truss, flexible chords.

Optional courses

Hss 201: Environmental Psychology

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Introduction to psychology and its relevance in architectural studies. Scope of psychology
in behavioral and environmental studies. Learning, Motivation, Sensation and Perception.
Social influence on behavior. Conflict and adjustment.

Hss 291: Economics and Development

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Principals of economics. The theory of consumer behavior. Nature of an economic theory.
Economic theories and problems of developing countries. Marginal analysis. Optimization.
Production function. Rational region of production of an architectural firm. The short run
and the long run. Fixed cost and variable cost internal and external economics and
diseconomies. Macro economics: savings, investment. National income analysis. Inflation.
Monetary, fiscal and trade policies and planning with reference to Bangladesh.
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 Studio/ Sessional courses Arch 253 : Development of Ideas
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Arch 204 : Design Studio IV Understanding the complexities of idea formation. Development of ideas through study of the
9 hours / week: 6.0 credits precedence. Movements in architecture. Basic theories of architecture related to use of
Introduction to multiple space design in single use structure. points, line, plane, form, volume and space. Overview of theories and application of
Handling the Interrelationship among functions, forms and architectural proportion, scale and composition. Principles of spatial and formal organization.
spaces. Indoor-outdoor relationship. Analysis of site forces and The source generation and transformation of architectural elements. Forms and spaces. Self
circulation pattern. Dealing overlapping and conflicting factors. management of the development of ideas. Conscious interventions.
Field and literature survey and information processing.
Conscious application of design theories. Arch 263: Construction Methods and Details
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Arch 214 : Art and Sculpture Learning to analyze construction from an architect's point of view. Understanding the
3 hours / week: 1.5 credits concepts of different structural system.Types of structure and their methods and techniques
Introduction to artistic and architectonic volumes. Understanding of construction. Foundation, floor, wall and roof systems. Use of different types of modules.
Moisture and thermal protection of floor, wall and roof. Doors and windows. Details of kitchen,
their multi-dimensional aspects with special focus on handling of
bathroom and stair. Elevators and escalators. Aspects of detailing. Detail and creativity.
different materials. Brief introduction to contemporary trends in
sculpture. Sculpture and public spaces.
CE 283 : Structure II- Basic Mechanics of Solids
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Arch 224 : Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Shear force and bending moment diagrams of statically determinate structures, Introduction
3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
to stress and strain, stresses and strain in members subjected to tension, compression, shear
Basic two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional and temperature changes, welded and riveted joints, mechanical properties of materials.
modeling using CAD software. Understanding the efficiency of Fundamental concepts of stress and strain, mechanical properties of materials, stresses and
the software as a complete design and drafting tool. Production strains in members subjected to tension, compression, shear and temperature changes,
of scaled drawings and architectural presentations. joints: welded and riveted, shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically
determinate beams and frames.
Theory Courses
Optional courses
Arch 243 : History of Architecture IV-
Indian Muslim Period Arch 233 : Design in the Tropical Area
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits 2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Early Muslim invasion in the Indian Critical analysis of the regional factors. Study of the relationships between architecture and
subcontinent and the impact of the climatic characteristics of tropical regions. Investigation of the problem and understanding
subsequent socio-economic changes in the mechanism of air and moisture movement, surface condensation rain penetration etc.
Means of wetness control and passive cooling in buildings. Comparison of alternative
the field of architecture. Understanding
solutions and understanding the secondary implications of environmental control decisions.
the cross-cultural influences and the
change in the building technology.
Arch 293 : Ecology
Development in the Sultanate and
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Mughal period.
Basic ecological aspects and their relationship with the built environment and other
human interventions.
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 3rd year Studio / Sessional courses

Incorporation of structural Arch 302 : Design studio V

systems within the spatial 12 hours / week: 8.0 credits
framework. Exploring the Incorporation of structural systems within the spatial framework. Exploring the detailed
detailed characteristics of characteristics of different kind of structural systems, such as post-lintel, post-slab, wall-slab
different kind of structural etc. Understanding the problems of dealing with multiple functions with emphasis on form-
systems, such as post- space relationship. Ideas in architecture tracking the contemporary trends.
lintel, post-slab, wall-slab
etc. Understanding the Arch 312 : Working Drawing I- Construction Drawing
problems of dealing with 3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
multiple functions with Understanding the importance of construction drawings in the design and the construction
emphasis on form-space process. Exploring the advantage and limitations of drawings as tool of conveying
relationship. Ideas in information. Working drawing exercise of plans, elevations and sections with necessary
architecture tracking the details of kitchen, stair, toilet etc. Detail and shop drawings. Material-specific directive for
contemporary trends. construction.

Arch 322 : Cost estimation

2 hours / week: 1.0 credits
Understanding estimation. Cost analysis of the various items of construction, determination
of cost of construction. Balance between cost and quality, Preparation of tender documents,
rules, regulations and obligations. Preparation of schedules, control of cost, case studies.

Theory Courses

Arch 341: History of Architecture V- Modern

2 hours / week: 3.0 credits
Industrial revolution and the subsequent change in the social order and in architecture.
Development of new materials and techniques. The search for the stylistic expression and
the resultant developments of different trends in the 19th and the 20th century. Change in the
philosophy of architectural education and its impact. Modernism and the modern masters.

Mech 361: Building Services I- Mechanical

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Mechanical: Review of basic concepts and definitions. Different aspects of air conditioning-
psychometric chart, Calculation of cooling load, air conditioning systems, air handling and
distribution, design of ducts. Air conditioning equipment. Fire hazards, fire fighting methods.
Vertical transportation, types of elevators, determination of size and quantity of elevators.
Handling of traffic. Escalators and moving ramps.
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 CE 381: Structure III- Mechanics of Solids
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Analysis of flexural and shearing stresses in beams, principal stresses,
direct integration and area moment methods for finding slopes and
deflections in statically determinate beams. Indeterminate beam analysis,
buckling of columns.

Optional courses 3rd year

Arch 363 : Building Technology
2nd semester
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Understanding the importance of technical aspects of architectural
design. Construction techniques of different spatial and structural
volumes dome, vault, shell etc. Techniques of rapid construction
prefabrication and modular technology. Getting acquainted with the
recent experiments on new materials and construction technology in
Bangladesh and abroad.

Arch 371 : Theory and Practice of Planning

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Understanding planning as a basic tool of organization. Meaning of
planning and its scope. Different planning approaches. Planning
theories. Planning process- traditional vs. modern planning.
Multi-disciplinary nature of planning. Systems approach, decision theory
and conflict management. Advocacy and corporate planning. Planning
and public policies. Planning decisions and applications in the Dhaka
city master plans.

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 Studio/ Sessional courses Arch 353 : Urban Design I- Space and form
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Arch 304 : Design Studio VI
12 hours / week: 8.0 credits Understanding the essence of urbanism. Historical development of urban spaces. The
Complex building problems with public functions. Dealing with increased scale, technicalities physical urban fabric and its constituents. Meaning and the perceptual aspects of urban form
of structures and building services emphasizing innovative ideas incorporating formal and in time-space relationship. The techniques and principles of urban design. Urban design-
functional expressions. definition and aim. Urban Design as an analytical tool- different approaches.
Arch 314: Working Drawing II- Production Drawing CE 363 : Building Services- Plumbing
3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
Introduction to the system of referencing in the working drawings. Getting familiar with working 1 hour / week: 1.0 credits
drawing symbols and conventions, building and safety codes. Preparation of complete working Viewing plumbing aspects from an architect's point of view. Understanding the plumbing
drawing documents of a recent studio project of the student. layout and its relationship with the built form. Different technical aspects of plumbing - water
supply, drainage, sewage and load analysis. Plumbing in high-rise buildings.
Arch 324 : Materials and Construction Workshop
3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
Practical class, shop drawing preparation, construction site visit. Lectures and demonstrations EEE 363 : Building Services- Electrical
on soil test, foundation, brick work, paint, carpentry and electrical matters etc. 1 hour / week: 1.0 credits
Introduction to electrical design. Getting acquainted with problems of power supply in large
Theory Courses scale buildings. Presentation of electrical drawings. Electrical units and standards, electrical
Arch 343 : History of Architecture- Contemporary networks and circuit theorems. Alternating current, RLC series and parallel circuits,
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits introduction to electrical wiring for residential, commercial and industrial installations and
Issues of complexity and contradiction in the contemporary architecture. The multi-valence of buildings. Illumination and different types of lighting.
contemporary society and its influence on architecture. The issues of meaning in architecture
beyond modernism. The impact of information technology on the contemporary ideas and CE 383 : Structure IV- Steel and Timber Structure
architecture. Architecture after the masters.
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Different types of trusses, analysis of trusses for wind and static load, design of truss sections,
introduction to allowable stresses, design of steel columns, beams and timber structures.

Optional courses

Arch 303 : Interior Design

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Definition of Interior Design. Difference between Interior Design and Interior Decoration.
Elements of Interior Design. Principles of Interior Design. Area of specialization for interior
design. Properties and categories of color. Use of color scheme. Factors influencing color
scheme. Way of securing light in interior. Lighting design. Internal structure wall ceiling and
stair. Internal finishing and soft furnishing. Different types of furniture and joints ( wood to
wood, wood to metal, metal to metal). Interior-scaping.

Arch 393 : Building Types

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Understanding the importance and purpose of classifying buildings by types. Study of
different aspects of various building types and their unique characteristics. Functional
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Placing architecture in Arch 402 : Design Studio VII

the social context. 15 hours / week: 10.0 credits
Comprehending the Placing architecture in the social context. Comprehending the complex
complex socio- socio-economic and cultural forces and their architectural manifestations.
economic and cultural Architecture of spiritual and emotional content. Introduction to the urban
forces and their issues and scale. Accommodating details, materials and practicality.
architectural
manifestations. Arch 422 : Interior Design- sessional
Architecture of spiritual 3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
and emotional content. Acquaintance with interior materials. Preparation of design and installation
Introduction to the drawings for interior. Furniture layouts and total interior design for different
urban issues and scale. types of interior spaces as bank, studio, restaurant, shopping mall etc.
Accommodating Detail design and drawing for kitchen and toilet. Detailed drawings for
details, materials and suspended ceiling, partition dry wall, artificial lighting. Furniture design and
practicality. details of furniture joints. Selection and placement of indoor plants in
different interiors. Study of different practical interior projects and their
construction process.

Theory Courses

Arch 441 : Architecture and Society of Bengal

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Learning to infer. Explore the available text and architectural remains of
Bengal. The cultural history of human development in different areas of this
region as depicted in architecture. Vernacular architecture and social
interaction. The evolution of 'society-power-structure-architecture'. The
influence of the various art and cultural movements.

Arch 451 : Landscape Design

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Learning to understand the scope, scale and details of landscape design
as compared to architecture. Principles of landscape design. Historical
references. Environmental issues and landscape design. Elements of
landscape design. Site survey and its development. Organization of various
outdoor spaces - their positioning and hierarchy. Circulation and linkages
among outdoor spaces. Planning and gardening. Addressing the different
technical aspects in landscape design.
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 CE 481 : Structure V- Reinforced Concrete Structure
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits 4th year
Observing structure from an architect's viewpoint, Introduction to reinforced 2nd semester
concrete design: working stress design method, analysis of reinforced beams
by WSD; design of one-way and two-way slabs. Flat slabs, flat plates, waffle
slabs, ribbed slabs, Introduction to ultimate strength design (USD).

Optional courses

Arch 401 : Architectural Conservation

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Importance of conservation in the long term formation of cultural context.
Meaning, nature and scope of conservation. Conservation principles and
guidelines. Preservation, restoration, renovation, reconstruction, revitalization
and area conservation. History of conservation. Conservation laws and
practices. Issues of conservation, legislation, finance, regulating bodies, the
role of government and public. Techniques of measured drawing and field
survey.

Arch 491 : Urban Design II- Analysis and Application

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
The contemporary complexity and contradictions of urban design. Urban
design as a process. Responsive environment - its permeability, variety,
legibility, appropriateness, richness and personalization. Image and form of a
city and normative theories. Theories of good city form. Urban growth,
textures and networks. City models and city design. Urban quality of life.

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 Studio/ Sessional courses CE 483 : Structure VI- Elements of Building Structure
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Arch 404 : Design Studio VIII Different aspects of architectural engineering,
15 hours / week: 10.0 credits preliminary analysis of column sections in multistoried
Dealing with large-scale master plan oriented problems. Investigating the buildings, reinforced concrete columns - stocky and
multiplicity of contemporary urban issues like- housing, rehabilitation, urban long, approximate analysis of multistoried buildings for
renewal, urban infill etc. Understanding the tools and techniques of gravity and lateral loads. Grids, approximate analysis.
conservation. Preliminary design of shear walls, introduction and
preliminary design of domes, arches and shells,
Vierendeel trues, folded plates. Classification of shells.
Arch 424 : Landscape Design
Introduction, analysis and preliminary design of
3 hours / week:1.5 credits
prestressed beam sections.
Field level study and analysis of landscape elements. Analysis of site and
environment. Study on the technical aspect of landscape design. Exercises Optional courses
following the principles of landscape design to the extent of working details.
Arch 403 : Urban Anthropology
Theory Courses 2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
The relevance of anthropology in architectural
Arch 463 : Survey Techniques and Analytical Methods discipline. Social anthropology its origin and
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits development. Ethnography and ethnology. Tools of
The importance of precision survey techniques from an architect's point of view. anthropological research and their applications in
Surveying principles. Physical surveys - Chain survey, traverse survey, plane architectural studies and analysis. Interaction between
table survey, levels and leveling, contours and layout surveys. Social Survey people and the built environment. Impact of social
and its types. Design and plan of research objective- goal, variables and stratification and its plurality on architecture.
universal, selection of methods. Design of questionnaire, pretest and pilot Arch 471 : Rural Planning
survey. Collection of data and data processing. 2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Organized rural development as
Arch 473 : Human Settlement an important national factor.
2 hours / week: 2.0 credits Meaning of development.
The essence of dwelling as a basic architectural concept. An overview on Characteristics of rural
traditional dwelling and existing situation in the country putting emphasis on settlements. Nature and scope of
the urban areas. Introduction of major policies, reforms, legislation and integrated rural development.
movements in the housing and settlement sector. Observing the present Issues in rural development:
scenario of Dhaka and different constraints regarding Housing issues. population, urbanization and
Examines mass housing problems throughout the ages with emphasis on migration, human resource
housing for low and middle-income groups. Housing design issues both social development. Planning policies
as well as technological. Standards for different contemporary concepts , and strategies for rural
standards as well as technology that are already practiced around worldwide development and their
and their scope in our context. implementation.
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 5th year Studio/ Sessional courses

Introducing professional Arch 502 : Design Studio IX

issues in architecture. 15 hours / week: 12.0 credits
Learning to take Introducing professional issues in architecture. Learning to take
independent decisions independent decisions based on real life situation. Probing on
based on real life situation. design problems within specific realistic settings and context.
Probing on design Carrying out the design process as a whole- beginning from the
problems within specific feasibility of project to the extent of preparation of construction
realistic settings and documents.
context. Carrying out the
design process as a Arch 512 : Seminar I- Preparation
whole- beginning from the 3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
feasibility of project to the Developing the skill of selecting relevant and vital topics of
extent of preparation of investigation in the current field of architecture. Working out a
construction documents. research paper with the help of literature, field survey and other
sources. Development of writing skills and referencing. Learning
the oral and written presentation techniques.

Theory Courses

Arch 561 : Specifications and Codes

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
System of preparing database of sources. Making systematic
comparisons. Written details answering what, where, when, how
in relation to drawn details for building construction. Specifying
materials and methods of installation and precautions.

Hss 571 : Construction Management

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Management: its meaning, scope and objectives. Functions and
nature of management. Importance and scope of management in
the construction industry. Planning: objectives and types of plans,
limits of planning, logistics and strategy. Organizing: grouping of
activities, delegation of authority and decentralization.
Organization, committee, span of supervision. Direction:
motivation and co-ordination. Controlling: steps in control,
requirements. Analytical tools and techniques in construction
management.
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 5th year
2nd semester

Optional courses

Arch 503 : Bio-Climatic Design

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Introduction to principles of the philosophies of climatically conscious design.
Use of plantations and shading. Orientation and sun-path analysis. Using natural
resources for ventilation and lighting in an energy conscious way. Designing for
environment.

Arch 533 : Environment and Design IV- Environment Responsive Design

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Introduction to the environmental issues. Architecture and environment.
Historical references. Biosphere and ecosystem. Environmental impact
assessment (EIA). Comprehending the relationship of building with immediate
and distant surroundings.

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 Studio/ Sessional courses Arch 514 : Seminar II- Presentation
3 hours / week: 1.5 credits
Arch 504 : Design Studio X - Thesis Continuation and further development of Seminar one.
15 hours / week: 12.0 credits Final presentation of the preparation taken in the
The final project required for completion of the B. Arch. program of study. previous semester.
Culmination of every factors learned within the five year span. Selection and
execution of the project will be individual. Projects (realistic/ hypothetical/ idea) with Theory Courses
adequate significance would be considered. Concentration would be on complete
design solution having keen investigative understanding of the design problem
Arch 553 : Professional Practice
within the contextual framework of each individual project. The professional level of
attainment will be the goal. 1 hour / week: 1.0 credits
Architecture as a profession. The relationship between the
Arch 524 : Dissertation architect and the client, government agencies and other
4 hours / week: 2.0 credits construction professionals and consultants. The position
Supporting documentation and analysis in report form for Arch. 504: Design studio X and role of the architect duties, responsibilities and
[thesis] revealing the student's study and research within the relevant field of study. obligations. Details of contracts. Commissioning of jobs.
Case study and analysis. The report would reflect the whole of the design process, The range of services. Professional ethics. The
formulation of design concept and execution. managerial and administrative aspects of construction.
The legal framework. The architect as a member of larger
community. Communication and correspondence.

Hss 573 : Principles of Accounting

2 hours / week: 2.0 credits
Principles and scope of accounting. Basic definitions. The
accounting procedure. Detail study of cost: general,
objectives and classification. Overhead costing. Cost
sheet under job costing, operating costing and process
costing. Marginal, costing: tools and techniques, cost-
volume-profit analysis. Relevant costing. Profitability.
Planning and budgeting.

Arch 600 : Internship- Professional Training

12 week : non-credit course
This course is compulsory but carries no credit. Students
has to work in an architectural firm for a period of twelve
weeks any time after the sixth term. Emphasis is on
working drawing, site supervision and meeting of
deadlines.

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department
resources
 library The Central Library of the University has a
large collection of books, journals and
and periodicals. Apart from that the Department of
Architecture has its own seminar library
archive located within the department premise. The
seminar library has a very rich collection of
contemporary publications on architecture and
related fields, which the students and teachers
equally take pride of. At UAP, continuous
enrichment of library remains a major focus.
The Department is also honored to host the
archive of original drawings of pioneer
Architect Muzharul Islam, who is widely
regarded as the father of modern architectural
movement in Bangladesh. Students can avail
these drawings in a digitized format also. The
archive is sponsored and managed by
Architect Nurur Rahman Khan on behalf of
Muzharul Islam Foundation.

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workshop This Department has a full-fledged, well-equipped
multipurpose workshop that specializes in, but is
not limited to, carpentry. Here the students can
make different joints of woodwork, different kinds
of casting moulds for concrete and architectural
study models. Experiments with welding and
other metal works and innovative concrete
designs are also done here. Practical study
opportunities with other materials like acrylic or
fabric is made available on a regular basis. UAP's
Civil Engineering Department has an elaborate set
of workshops and when necessary, those are also
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The Department has a generously outfitted computer facility
which has more than enough state-of-the-art equipments in
quality and quantity to serve the in-class and out-of-class
needs of its two hundred and fifty students. All-around
networking, free high-speed internet connectivity, various
projection facilities, gadgets for audio-visual presentations and
film show, digital and manual SLR camera support for computer lab
photography, are the standard features of our lab facilities.
Very recently the whole campus of UAP has been brought
under Wi-Fi network coverage. More over the university
provides each student with a personal e-mail address
containing UAP ID. The Lab has the capacity to meet all the
large format and high-resolution printing requirements of its
students.

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 The department values the need for breathing space for
students within the campus. The on-campus open-to-sky
front and back yard remains full of life, especially during
the off hours, with students' participation. The teachers
and students themselves designed and built some of the
students’ experimental structures and sculptures and planted trees
in the landscape and there is a great sense of participation
corner and self-pride. Different small-scale outdoor games are
and played and various extra-curricular events are organized in
the plaza. Students can avail snacks and food also from
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 design Our building has a couple of fully-facilitated rooms allocated for, and
a group of teachers assigned to, the works of UAP Design and
and Research Cell. This cell is formed to search for design excellence in
various real-life building projects under an arrangement which
reseach would ensure maximum mutual enrichment of our educational
institute and the outer world at large. Currently the team is busy in
cell designing a new campus building for our university in a central area
of Dhaka City. The other task of the entity is to conduct research
activities in various issues related to architecture in which external
specialists come and participate from time to time. Recently the
department was involved in a research on the vernacular
architecture of Bengal and its influence in the global arena as a part
of the Europe-South Asia Maritime Heritage Project. The research
was conducted to develop multimedia course materials for the
European Commissions in collaborations with eight other
universities from UK, France, Portugal, Netherlands, India and
Bangladesh.

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 Wares, Shamsul Professor & Architect * Haq, Bashirul B. Arch. (WPUET, Lahore, Pakistan)
B. Arch. (BUET) Dean M.Arch. (University of New Mexico,USA)
Professor* Bosunia, Shamimuzzaman B. Sc. (CE), BUET
Ahmed, Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Professor & M. Sc.(CE), BUET
B. Arch. (BUET) Head of the Ph.d. (University of Strathelyde, UK)
Dipl- Engg. (TU Karlshrue,Germany) Department Department of CE, BUET
Ph.D. (TU Karlshrue, Germany) Architect * Nasir, Kazi GolamB. Arch. (BUET)
PG Diploma in Interior Design, Japan
Islam, Ziaul B.Arch. (BUET) Associate Professor Architect * Azam, Md. Rafiq B. Arch. (BUET)
M.Arch. (BUET) Architect * Karim, Tania B. Arch. (BUET)
Bhuiya, Mohammad Shoeb B. Arch. (BUET) Assistant Professor Professor* Nilufar, Dr. Farida B. Arch. (BUET)
Haque, Naushad Ehsanul B. Arch. (BUET) Assistant Professor M. Arch (BUET)
Choudhury, Rahat Mahmud B. Arch. (BUET) Assistant Professor Ph. D. (UK)
M. Arch. UNSW(Australia) Dept. of Architecture, BUET
Hossain, Masrur Mamun B. Arch. (BUET) Assistant Professor Architect * Chowdhury, Mamnoon M. B. Arch. (BUET)
M. Arch. DIA(Germany) Assistant Professor* Amin, Ruhul B. Arch (BUET)
Iffat, Wahida B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer M. Arch. ( Australia)
current Islam, Nabanita B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer Department of Architecture, BUET
Mechanical Engineer*
Faculty Msc. NUS (Singapore)
Director AC*
Islam, Md. Sayedul B.sc (Mech.) BUET
Bhuiyan, Md. Rashed B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer Bardhan, Indrojit Chandra M. Sc. (Econ) DU
Fatemi, Md. Nawrose B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer Bangladesh Institute of Management
Architect* Arif, Dewan Shamsul B. Arch (BUET)
Iqbal, Muhtadin B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer
Architect* Rimon, Golam Mohiuddin B. Arch. (BUET)
Islam, Zareen Habiba B. Arch. (UAP) Lecturer
Research Officer* Rahman, Sayedur M. Sc. (Econ) DU
Chowdhury, Rashed Hassan B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer
Bangladesh Institute of Management
Iftekher, Mehrab B. Arch. (BUET) Lecturer
Artist* Maruf,Kamal Ahmed BFA (Hons) DU
Photographer* Chandan,Hasan Saifuddin Diploma in Photography
Architect* Islam, Md. Mahmudul B. Arch (BUET)
Architect* Ferdous, Fahinaz B.Arch (UAP)

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events and
activities
The Department has several exhibition facilities in its campus and students'
works are put on display on a regular basis. These are mainly design works as
well as photography and graphic art. Apart from those, in 2007 the jury and
exhibition of the Seventh CAA International Student Design Competition
entries were held here. Centre for Urban Studies (CUS) held their exhibition on
findings of urban surveys in 2009. Also in 2008 a group of students from
Stuttgart University put up a compilation of their works which they did in Dhaka
with our students. In 2011 an exhibition of joint venture works done by
students of International Islamic University of Malaysia was also held in our
campus. Students participated in some small scale exhibition featuring their
studio projects held by Alliance Francaise in Dhaka. The department
encourages students to take part in different personal exhibitions that took
place previously in venues like National Museum, Drik Gallery etc.
exhibition
 The Department of Architecture, UAP, remains open to both professional
and academic collaborative ventures through which, we believe, mutual
developments are attained. In 2008, a team of academics and students of
Architecture from Stuttgart University, Germany visited UAP on our
invitation and worked jointly with our 4th year studio on Dhaka City's
urban issues. Very recently another class of architecture students and
studio guides from International Islamic University of Malaysia came
under similar program to work jointly with UAP students on Heritage
Documentation and Preservation, as an academic exercise. Apart from
hosting students from other universities, our students and faculties also
visited Jadavpur University in West Bengal, India last year and worked
there with fellow students of architecture. Few years back, we have
hosted the exhibition and jury facilities in our own campus for ARCASIA
Award for students' competition. Within the University, we have a close
collaboration with the Department of Civil Engineering on different regular
and experimental ventures.
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publications
The University authority makes it a particularly
strong point that its faculty members
continuously keep themselves engaged in a
process of research and publication. A
number of notable books published by the
teaching staff in recent years are:
“ARCASIA Heritage”,
“Mosque Architecture in Bangladesh”,
“Chhoto Shona Mosque: an Example of Early
Islamic Architecture in Bengal”
by Dr. Abu Sayeed M. Ahmed;
“Behind Products, A Study on Crafts of
Bangladesh” by Masrur Mamun etc.
“The Assembly Building” by architect N.R.
Khan is a book published by UAP.
In 2010 a booklet “Architectural Design of
Low Cost Housing” was published by the
Centre of Urban Studies that featured the
works of the students of architecture of UAP
who worked with and designed for the urban
slum dwellers.
Professor Shamsul Wares, our dean, and a
renowned public figure and activist in
Architecture and Urban issues in Bangladesh,
is known for his roles as a prominent Art and
Architecture critic. Faculty members also
regularly present papers in numerous local
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 In architectural education, visiting places and buildings of
architectural excellence is part of learning. At UAP, study
tours in both home and abroad are highly encouraged and
supported by the department. The students also share this
enthusiasm and have a glorious record of attending and
actively participating in various international students'
jamborees and conferences, bringing back trophies and
medals as recognition of their performances.
One of our students has attained the highly competitive
position of leading the student delegation of all Bangladeshi
students representing the IAB in Korea recently.
Trips are also organized for the students on a regular basis to
various important Architectural landmarks inside the country
study tour and also in different places of the South Asian sub-continent.
 Some of our teachers and students routinely involve
themselves with various activist groups who are working
within a varied range of issues, including, urban equality,
habitation, pollution, traffic, conservation etc. This group
also volunteered in the archeological excavation, making
of measured drawings and photographic documentation
of Wari Botteshwar area Norshingdi. In some
economically disadvantaged areas, we designed
voluntarily, a number of small-scale buildings of public
use. The Department regularly extends its cooperation to
different government bodies and Institute of Architects
Bangladesh whenever skilled manpower is needed in
co-curricular projects like updating National Building Codes, uniform
accreditation system formation for architectural
activities education in Bangladesh etc.
 Noted Architects, Historians, Artists or Art critics are
invited on a regular basis in our campus to deliver
lectures. At times persons from the arena of film or
performing Arts are also called upon to enlighten
us. Workshops are arranged on different
architectural issues including, new materials,
experimental construction methods or building
laws etc. Workshops are also arranged on different
Art and Craft techniques like print making and
Seminar etching, pottery kiln techniques, carpentry, model
making and the likes, some workshops include
lectures subjects such as Architectural photography, video
and documentation and editing, 3D visualization
software, Computer graphic design and web
workshop design, oral presentation skills etc.
 The studio works culminate into jury events that become
regular point of interaction for both teachers and students
as well as external jurors/ viewers.
Among other regular events, weekly film shows cover most
of the notable and critically acclaimed creations of famous
directors. The Department has a large archival collection of
such movies and also many Architectural documentaries.
Our outdoor space facilitates outdoor and interactive
classes as well as engages students in sports and games
in a small scale. For more formal sporting tournaments,
proper large sized games fields are also arranged on rental
basis. Cultural programs are arranged frequently which
ensures healthy interaction among students of different
regular classes. In most cases the students are encouraged to take
the roles of organizers and coordinators, which at the end
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To arrange and organize different co-curricular activities the
students of architecture formed several groups or clubs. The
main club is known as ASAC. The architectural education
system involves diverse courses like photography, music, art
etc. Often these topics turn into passion of the students. But
due to the pressure in regular work it is not always possible
to manage time for these fields of interests. To find scope for
these interests, to make the students more attached with the Architecture
department, to build stronger companionship and to free the
students from all negative distractions, the clubs are Students’
organized as platforms. Under the supervision of the Activity
teachers, students often show their hidden potentialities in
these clubs. ASAC holds five different clubs: Club
Cultural club
Movie club
Photography club
Sports club
& Tour management
 ASAC
photography

ASPC or Architecture Student

Photography Club is a platform for
students who share common interest in
photography. Architecture and
photography have lots of common
grounds to share with each other;
Architectural students' movie club known as ASMC aims to
framing, composition, color, light are ASAC create the habit of watching good movies. The
few of those. This is an important
medium of architectural presentation
film cinematography, direction, handling of camera, process of
making these are the topics movie club highlights. Movie
and documentation. The club regularly
club organizes weekly movie show. Every Thursday
organizes photography tours including,
evening is the time for showing movie. Movie club also
but not limited to, places of architectural
have an archive of rare movies, documentaries, animations
importance. Two such tours were
and video lectures.
arranged in Panam Nagar and in
Botanical Garden, Dhaka in 2011.
 ASAC The club for arranging tours organizes different excursions
for the students of architecture. This club arranged tours at
cultural the National Assembly Complex, Dhaka as well as at
Banbarban, Chittagong in 2010. The club also organizes
picnic every semester. They have successfully organized
picnics in Shaturia and Padma resort.
The cultural club is known as Sport club is a platform for students interested in various ASAC tour
ASCC (architectural students' games and sporting events. Beside the regular
cultural club). ASCC mainly interdepartmental sport events organized by the university,
ASAC sports
organizes ceremonies like this club organizes tournaments like badminton, table
fresher's reception, farewell tennis, football etc within the department of architecture.
as well as celebrates national One of such notable event is APL (architectural premier
events like the Liberation day, league), a cricket tournament which creates much
Pohela Boishakh with proper enthusiasm among the students.
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 UAP
rules & regulations
 General Application Procedures:
Application Forms:
Students interested in enrolling in UAP should contact through on-line or in
Admissions: person with admission processing fee Tk. 500/- for obtaining money receipt
The Admission Office advises the prospective students and guardians from the Admission Office for an application form and instructions concerning
regarding admission to UAP. Students and parents are always welcome and the admission process. The completed application form should be returned to
encouraged to visit the campus for individual advising. the Admission Office. All correspondence and inquiries concerning admission
to the university should be addressed to the Admissions Office.
Undergraduate Admission Criteria
The minimum qualifications for admission to undergraduate programs are as Notification
follows:
Applications for admission into undergraduate programs are processed by the
1.Students of Boards of Education, Bangladesh: At least GPA 3.5 in the university admission office, and the applicants are called for an admission test.
secondary school certificate (SSC) and higher secondary certificate (HSC) The dates of these tests will be notified from time to time. Accepted applicants
examinations and a total minimum GPA of 8.0. must secure their admission and pay necessary fees within 15 days of
notification of acceptance.
2. Students of Boards of Technical Education, Bangladesh: For Diploma
Architecture Background students minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 in the
criteria scale of 4.0. Office of the Registrar application
House No. 49/C, Road No. 4A
Dhanmondi Residential Area
3. Students from other than the Boards of Education, Bangladesh: In Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel International, at least Tel : (880-2) 8629365
five subjects in G.C.E.O-level and at least two relevant subjects in A-Level or a PABX : (880-2) 9664953, 8629368 Ext: 102, 119
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4.International Students: For the purpose of admission, international Admission Office

applicants who seek admission at UAP must meet the same academic House No. 73, Road No. 5A
standards for admission as those required of local students. Since there are Dhanmondi Residential Area
wider variations in educational systems throughout the world, international Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
applicants are selected on the basis of their academic work, proficiency in Tel : (880-2) 9664952
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UAP degrees by UAP equivalence committee. Transcripts from previously
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 The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) provides financial assistance to meritorious
students both at the time of admission and in subsequent semesters.

Top 3% students of each Department of 1st Year 1st Semester would get 100%
Tuition Fees Waiver as per the Section 7 (VI) of the Private University Act 1992.
In case there is a fraction, having less than 0.5- lower number would be considered,
on the other hand in case of fraction equal or more than 0.5- next higher number
Undergraduate Fees and Expenses would be considered. However, in any case there will be at least 01 (one) top student
would get 100% Tuition Fees Waiver in each semester of each Department.
Every student selected for admission needs to pay Tk. 75,000 for 1st
semester fees, Tk. 13,000 as admission fee, Tk. 5,000 as Extra Curricular 10% - 100% VC's special tuition fees waiver will be offered for poor but meritorious
Activities, Tk. 3,000 as caution money, Tk. 400 for certificate verification and student.
Tk. 100 for ID card, totaling Tk.96,500 at the time of admission. 25% - 100% tuition fees waiver will be offered on semester-based result.
50% waiver for students with individual GPA 5.00 in SSC and HSC will be offered.
Caution Money taken from the students would be refundable at the time of 25% waiver for students with individual GPA 4.50 in SSC and HSC will be offered.
her/his graduation from the university. 10% waiver for students with individual GPA 4.00 in SSC and HSC will be offered.

The fee structure for B.Arch program is as follows:

fees University admission fee: Tk. 21,500
Moreover, regular students upon completing at least one semester at UAP are financial
eligible to avail of the Vice-Chancellor's Special Tuition Fee Waiver facilities as per the
Semester fee for total 10 semesters: criteria shown in the following Table. aid
@ Tk. 75,000 per semester
Tk . 7,50,000 GPA Tuition Waiver %
Convocation fee: Tk 4,000
3.50 – 3.74 25%
Total program cost: Tk. 7,75,500. 3.75 – 3.89 50%
3.90 – 3.99 75%
UAP offers tuition waiver/scholarship to eligible students based on their 4.00 100%
academic background (i.e., S.S.C. and H.S.C./equivalent results) and Students who fail in any subject in semester final examination will not be
performance at UAP. The details of university's waiver policy are described in eligible for merit-based waiver/scholarships.
following section.
Besides, there are special scholarships/tuition fee waivers available for
outstanding performance in academic, research or other areas that enhances
the university's image. Special tuition fee waivers are also available for poor
but meritorious students as well as siblings studying together at UAP. However,
all the tuition waiver criteria are conditional upon the students' record of good
conduct at UAP as recommended by the respective Head of the Department.

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 To meet the growing technological challenges confronting the nation and the
world as a whole, the University of Asia Pacific has designed the curricula and
syllabi of the subjects offered in the undergraduate courses. The curricula and Course pattern and credit structure
syllabi are relevant to the current needs, and are responsive to the emerging
challenges. The rules and regulations for undergraduate curricula through The entire undergraduate program is covered through a set of theoretical and
course system are applicable for all students. laboratory courses, field work, design and project/ thesis work.

Number of semesters in an academic year Assignment of credits:

There will be two semesters- fall and spring semester in an academic year. In i)Theoretical courses one lecture per week per semester will be equivalent to credit
one credit. Thus a three credit hour course will have three lectures per week
addition to these regular semesters, there may be a short semester in the
intervening period between the end of spring semester and commencement of throughout the semester.
structure
the fall semester. During this short semester, students according to their needs ii)Laboratory/Field/Design/Project/Thesis Work:Credits for these courses
may take additional courses either to make up deficiencies in credit and grade usually will be half of the class hours per week per semester. Credits are also
point average (GPA) requirements, or to fulfill the credit requirements for the assigned to project and thesis work taken by students. The amount of credits
bachelor degree. assigned to each of these may vary from discipline to discipline.

academic Duration of semester Grading system

rules Duration of each regular semester- spring/fall will ordinarily be 18 weeks, which The total performance of a student in a given course is based on a scheme of
may have the following break-ups- continuous assessments. For theoretical courses this continuous assessment
is made through homework, assignments, attendance, quizzes etc., a mid
Classes 15 weeks semester and semester final examination of three / two hours duration. The
Recess before examination 01 week distribution of marks for a given course are as follows:
Semester final exam 02 weeks grading
Total 18 weeks I. Assessment 30%
II. Mid Semester 20% system
Type of courses III. Final Exam 50%

Core course The assessment in laboratory / fieldwork courses are made by observing the
In each discipline a number of compulsory courses will be identified as core student at work in class, viva voce during laboratory hours and quizzes.
courses, which form the nucleus of the bachelor degree program.
For students, assessment in design / drawing would be done through
Optional courses evaluation of a number of projects assigned to students throughout the
Apart from the core courses, students will have to complete a number of semester. Each course has a letter grade equivalent to certain number of
courses, which are optional in nature. Hence students may have some choice grade points.
in selecting courses from a specified group or number of courses.

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 Letter grades and the corresponding grade points are as follows: Performance Evaluation

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point The performance of a student will be evaluated in terms of semester GPA and
80% and above A+ 4.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA), which is the grade point average for
75% to less than 80% A 3.75 the semester under consideration. Candidates will be awarded a degree with
70% to less than 75% A- 3.50 honors if their CGPA is 3.75 or above. Students will be considered to be
making normal progress towards a degree if their CGPA for all work attempted
65% to less than 70% B+ 3.25
is 2.25 or better and are in good standing with the university.
60% to less than 65% B 3.00
55% to less than 60% B- 2.75 Students who fail to maintain this minimum rate of progress will not be in good
50% to less than 55% C+ 2.50 standing. Such circumstances may prevail under one or more of the following
45% to less than 50% C 2.25 conditions:
40% to less than 45% D 2.00
I. Semester GPA falls below 2.25,
Less than 40% F 0.00
II. Cumulative GPA falls below 2.25,
Exemption E --- III. Earned credits fall below 15 times the number of semester studied.
Incomplete Work I —
Withheld W ---
All such students can make up deficiencies in GPA and credit requirements by
grading completing courses in the following semester(s) and backlog courses, if there
evaluation
system A student's performance is measured by the number of credits that he or she
has completed satisfactorily and the weighted average of the grade points that
be any, with better grades.

he or she has maintained. A minimum GPA is required to be maintained for Rules for Courses Offered in Short Semester
satisfactory progress and minimum number of earned credits should be
acquired in order to qualify for a degree. The courses offered during the short semester shall be decided on the
recommendations of departments on the basis of essential deficiencies to be
The courses in which a student has obtained D or higher grade will be counted made up by a group of students. Other students could be allowed to register
as credits earned by him or her. A student who obtains an F grade in any In those courses subject to capacity constraints and satisfying the
course in any semester will have to repeat the course. If a student obtains a prerequisites. students will be allowed to register for a maximum of two
grade other than F in a course, he or she will not be allowed to repeat the courses during the short semester.
course for the purpose of grade improvement. F grades will not be counted for
GPA calculation but shall be mentioned on the grade sheet and transcript. A fee for each credit hour to be registered will have to be borne by the
students who will enroll for the short semester.
The GPA is computed in the following manner:
Attendance
E(Grade Points X Credits)
GPA = ----------------------------------------- All students are expected to attend the classes regularly. The University of Asia
E credits Pacific believes that regular attendance is essential for effective learning. A
student is required to attend at least 70% of all the classes held in every course
Where, Grade points are points against letter grades A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, in order to sit for the final examination.
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 Re-examination or Re-scrutinization of Answer Scripts

Re-examination of final examination answer scripts may be permissible. A

candidate can apply for re-examination of any answer script of final
examination to the controller of examinations through their advisor and the
head of the department on payment of Tk. 200/- only per script within 07
(seven) working days from the publication of final results. No such application Provisions for Improvement of Grades
shall be entertained after the mentioned time. No such re-examination is
allowed for practical and sessional courses. while re-examining such answer Category A
scripts the examiner shall re-examine the scripts thoroughly and shall aware a
great, which shall be treated as final. 1. The provisions of improvements of grades applies to those only who
obtained a grade C or lower in any course. Such candidates may be allowed
Rules for repeat examination to improve their grades by surrendering the earlier grade obtained by him/her.

A student would be allowed to appear at the repeat examination in case s/he 2. For grade improvement purpose, a student will be allowed to repeat a
fails in 3 theory courses or less but not exceeding 10 credit hours. the results maximum of 4 courses.
of repeat examinations would be published within 3 weeks from the date of the
publication of the results of the semester final examination concern. The 3. For availing such provision of grade improvement, a candidate shall apply to
respective departments would arrange such repeat examinations. Candidates the Controller of Examinations through the head of the department concerned
examination willing to appear at such repeat examinations must apply to the respective with a fee @ Tk. 3000/- only per credit hour. A student may apply for such examination
heads of departments through the advisors stating their willingness to appear provision any time during his / her study period in the university but not
rules at the said examination with the received of payment @ Tk. 3000/- per course beyond 02 weeks after the publication of his/her final results. rules
within 05 working days after the semester final results are published.
Category B
Repeat examinations of theory courses would be held on 50 percent of marks
for each course and the marks for class assessment and mid semester 1. A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of minimum 2.25 is required for
examination would be carried. Their shall be no repeat examination for graduation. A candidate whose CGPA is below 2.25 shall have to increase
sessional courses. The maximum grade to be obtained by a student in a his/her CGPA to the minimum requirement within two consecutive semesters
repeat examination would be ‘B’ (equivalent to 60%). The following grading failing which s/he shall be placed under academic provision.
system would be followed in the repeat examination:
2. Candidates requiring to increase their CGPA under this category (category
Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point B)shall apply to the Controller of Examination through the concerned Head of
60% and above B 3.00 the Department with a payment of @ Tk. 3000/- per credit hour.
55% to less than 60% B- 2.75
50% to less than 55% C+ 2.50
45% to less than 50% C 2.25
40% to less than 45% D 2.00
Less than 40% F 0.00
Any student who fails to successfully complete any sessional course has to
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department of
architecture
Department of Architecture
House No. 51, Road No. 4A
Dhanmondi Residential Area
Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 8612935
PABX:8629368, 9664953 Ext-112
Fax: (880-2) 9664950

Web: www.uap-bd.edu
E-mail: headarch@uap-bd.edu