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ARl701 ARCHTTECTURAL DESIGN _ VI

Teaching Scherne: 0(L) - C(Ti -11(P) Credits: 7

Course Objective
To introduce the students the planning and design of large-scale buildings with high degree of
complexity by understanding architectural, socio-cultural, and economic issues connected with
architecture. lntegrated approach to design encompassing site planning, building design, environment
and services.
Major Project-Housing projects, lnstitutional building projects involving Campus planning etc'..
Short project - Design of related areas of Major project.

Course Outcome
At the end of the course, the students sttall have acquired knowledge of the process involved in
addressing a design problem with emphasls on slte planning.

References
1. BIS , lS Codes
2. BlS,National Building Code 2005,New Delhi,2005
3. Kerala Municipality Building Rules
4. Joseph De Chiara "Time Saver Standards" ; McGraw-Hill lnc.,US; 1990 \il
'1982
5. Paul D. Spreiregen, "Urban Design, the Architecture of Towns and Cities", Krieger Pub Co
6. Gorden Cullen, "Concise Townscape". Reprint Edition Routledge 1995
7. Edmund Bacon, "Design of Cities"; Penguin USA, Revised edition 1976
8. Edward D. Mills,':Planning the Architects Handbook"; Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1985
9. Julius Panero & Zelnik, "Human Dimension and lnterior Space', Watson-Guptill Publications, 2015

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AR17O2 URBAN DESIGN

Teachrng Scheme. 3(L) - 0(T) - 0(P) Credits: 3

Objectives:
. To gain exposure about the field of urban design
, To understand the fundamental concepts and theories af urban design and their applicalion i1
design projects

Module I

lntroduction to urban design

Definitions of urban design, Urban Design History and lts Evolution
The scope and objectivei of urban design-Need ior urban design in contemporary lndia-
The relation between Architecture, Urban design and urban planning
Module 1l

Urban Spaces and Urban lmage

Behavioral issues in urban design - Principles of urban spatial organization, urban scale, urban
spaces, urban massing, quality of urban enclosure
lmage of the city and its elements - Perceptions of urban environment: Kevin Lynch's principles.
Module lll
a Basic theories and techniques in Urban Design
Surveying methods and techniques: conducting and urban design survey
lntroduction to basic theories in Urban design(Kevin lynch, Christopher Alexander), - Urban design
Principles - scale and mass, Skyline siudies - Urban spaces and their character:istics space linkage
Module lV
Urban renewal, scope need and procedure - Urban conservation and.economic considerations-
Urban design projects in various scales: National, metropolitan city and project levels, case studies -
Road form and hierarchy-Road pattern, Pedestrian areas, malls, Urban elements, open spaces, and
water front developments.

Course outcome:
Ihe sfudenls would have understood the fundamental concepts and theories of urban design and
tfrer.' aoplica tion in desig n projects

Referencm
'!. Paul"D.Speiregen, 'Urban Design: Architecture of towns and cities', Krieger Pub Co 1982
2. Bill Ftrillier and B.J Hanson, 'The social logic of space', Cambridge University Press, 1989
3- Abmnder Christopher, 'The new theory of urban design' OUP USA; 1999
4. Kevin l-ynch, 'The image of the city'; The MIT Press, 1960
r ^-1-.r
- --.-- ^^-'3e A Place in the Shade: The New Landscape & Other Essays'; Hal1eCanlz2012
!- ::
: = : = - :: --e architecture of cities'; MIT Press; Reprint edition 1984
s
- 3 -':-=' L e- Concise Townscape". Reprint Edition Routledge 1995
: =:;:'-'?': < F nding lost spaces: Theories of Urban Design'; Van Nostrand Reinhold
: S ::: l:- : The Art of Building cities'Martino Ftne Books 20'13
' - - - s=.3'standards,'Urban Design'; ; McGraw Hill Education, lndia; 20'11
=
:-:':s 3-a"y Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk , Robert Alminana, 'The new civic art'; Rizzoli 2003
University Examination Pattern
2z- ! !l -a.ks) - Eight Shorl answerquestions of 5 marks each. Allquestions are compulsory.
lns,. ;"- : ce two quesfions from each module.
Pat B f 3 '/arks)- Two Queslions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question cut of the tvvo from each module. Each question carries 15 marks

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AR17O3 HOUSING

Teaching Scheme. 3(L) - 0(T) - 0i,P Credits: 3

Course Objective
To introduce fhe slude,ts,,ii3 :,rs f : : :! housinglo make them understand its significance in the
context of both global ae c .a:.,.e s:e',ario, and thereby to make them sensitive to the criticalsocial
and economrc issues ,e ez: :: - r - s ' ; especially in developing countries like lndia and Kerala in
parlicular, wrth empnas,s i- :ie a',a ,: cal study of relevant housing initiatives.
Module I

lntroduction to housing
Nature and magnitude of the housrng problem in lndia-Housing Shortage as a result of Population
Explosion. Urbanisation and Poverty issues in the lndian context. Role of Housing in the National
levelwith a study on the changing priorities in the housing policies and the majorhousing
programmes carried out in the various five year plans.
Module ll
Study of Urban and Rural Housing - Housing design and standards conforming to the localclimatic
and socioeconomic conditions.
lmportantearlierHousing Schemes in lndiaforvarious categories r<e HIG lvllG LlG, EWS etc,
Study of Slums as a consequence of rapid urbanization and rndustra izatron and its impact on the
urban housing scenario. Examples of the majorSlum clearance and Siunr lmprovement Schemes and J
initiatives.
Module lll
Concept of Aided Self Help- Housing the poor through the NGO s a:: irrctgn rnass involvement of
the benefrciar es through siuc es of relevant and innovat ve l1oirS ir; scire'reS cr prolects. National
Housing Policy and its r.eeo. co;ectives and role in hoLrsrng in ihe pi'eserii cay coniext
Module lV
Housing Finance, Sources of Housing Finance and its essential characteristics. Major Housing
Finance agencies at the Natlonal and State level like the NHB, HDFC, LICHFL, GlC, UTl, Commercial
Banks etc

Course Outcome
On the comptetion of ihe ccLrse ire student must be aware of the significance of housing in the
context of both global and narrana; scenario, and would have understood the critical social and
economicissares related fo ho,,'s,,rgr especially in developing countries lrke
lndia .They should familiarize ine,q?seives to the various housing schemes

References
1. K. Thomas Poulose-'lnnovative Acproaches to Housing forthe poor', C. lt4athews, '1 988
2. Dr. Misra and Dr.B S. Bhooshan- HabitatAsia';Concept Publishing Company 1979
3. Arthur Gallion , Simon Eisner-'UrDar Pattern'; John Wiley & Sons; 6th Edition edition, 1993
4. Reading Material in Housing -Comc ied by K. Thomas Poulose for lTPl students
5. Governmentof lndia Planning Cori:rrssion'Twelfth Five Year Plan,2012-2A17. Vol. 1 - 3'; SAGE
lndia,2013

University Examination Pattern

Part A (40 marks) - Eight -anci a's,'.er quesfions of 5 marks each. Allquesircns are compulsory.
There should be two Ques:':r-r ":n each module.

Part B (60 Marks) - Tv'io C-es::-s 'rcm each module, Candidates have to answer any one full
question out of the f,va frcr *::"tle. Each question carries 15 marks
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ARlTO4INTERIOR DESIGN

Teaching Scheme, 1(L -: - - - = Credits: 4

Objective
To introduce lnterior Architecture as fe esse:ce 3'A:=-tecture which is primarily
about organizing
effective and aesthetic spaces fc: lurer be,ias.

lRace : space as ra\n materbl- Qualitative ,rm:nLtive study - organization of.space -

Order, growth, division. sequence and scale-
Surfaces : Functions o-f surftaces - Ratio, proportion, color. ,-naterial, texture,
dimensions of 2 D
surfaces like walls, ceiling, floors, dividers etc.
Project: Design of munals / floor pattem / ceiling patterns for reception areas / Lounges
for hotels -
apartments, showroom etc.
Module ll
Principles of visual composition - Colour in interiors, Building elements in interiors
Human Perception of interiors- Views
Proiect Detailed case study of specific room in residences I hotels / offices etc., preparation
of interior
view
Module lll
Furniture - furnishings * Styles, materials, functions.
Design of interior spaces - Bedrooms, kitchen, living rooms, dining rooms, toilets,
show windows,
sales counters, toilets, reception desks, lobbies (Hoiels, offices, hospitals)
Models showing interior spaces with colour scheme furniture, accessories -
mentioned above.
- of any one space
Project: Design of interior spaces of hotels, offices, hospitals, show rooms etc.
Module lV
lnterior plantscaping - materials, growth condition, maintenance, importance of
plantscaping - Aesthetics,!tanJ
functional etc. Exhibits in interiors private and public interiors. Latest
-
bends in the chobe of materials, finishes, etc. in interiors Market surveys,
fuoject: Ptant scaping of private and public interior spaces - field visits etc.

Course Outcome
l.he sftrdents should haue devetoped a good understanding about the importanf
aspects of interior
desgn and should develop the confidence to address enqr)rires of smalt'and medium
scale projects
indepndenily or in connection with general architecturat'projects.

Refercnces
MIrh Vasant Bapat, .'Basic Design & Anthropometry' pratima Bapat 1g93
2. shirish Vasat Bapat, 'Living Areas - lnternal spaces;; pratima Bapat 1g93
3. llalse,'Use of colours in lnteriors'; McGraw-Hiil; 2nd edition,lgTg
D- K. ching, corky Binggeri, 'rnterior Design ilrustrated, ,wiley,2012
1-f.olgi.
5- Yoshinoku 'Exterior
Ashihara, Design', Van NostrJnd Reinhold lnc.,u.s; lgat
6. Eamest Pickering, 'Architectural Design', New york : Wiley; 1947
7. Ching ,'Form, Space & order,, Wiley; 2014
8. KromL'Barnet,'Logic in Design'; at6;; pr. ,2oos .

University Examination pattern '

I
lart A $0 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. Atlquesfions are compulsdry.
There should be two quesfions from each module.

Part B (60 Marks)-One Question of 60 mark covering the syltabus of alt the four modules.

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 ARl7O5 DESIGH ASPECTS
OF EARTH QUAKE RESISTANT
STRUCTURES

Credits: 3

t of seismic resistant structures

'-;i;::,',
.:,,rn*ia,
r..-r,;,. . --^-=.... -; r:;ceots resistant desisn or
*'. ,:1 ;:r'r,r'i;':.: :,::::;ake ncc rir.trr"r.
Seismic-resisranr c, c r: a:c^
:3::_-e
llTr#:"1:,irl.r., toad,resisting systems_ moment resisting
frame, Buitdins *,,:. s.ui, ,,u'-.1-.".-r,ing^w3li
.;;;;
configuration Problerns utt t.*iilns; iuitding ;lth,;;;;_ system; Building
euitoing .nrru.tuirti.r
formulation of basic equation l'rnca,n"ntatfrequenJy-;;;';;rp" l
guiu-uic[eo'oynamic
system-
ductility' seismic weight, non itrrJ-rriat and fundameniat perioo, damping,
etemenil, i.r.orti", soir/ tiqueraction.
uno,"t"iirv!'"- quaritv oi.o.;;;;; construction'joi.r.,-g"n"rar Foundations;
ft:1'r'J#rt.."nstruction detairins

Design forces for buildings:

,lntroduction' *utr-.,od; Mode superposition
.:t:l$!"t;l:tllt,. I"lo",ntases -,;J technique;
f;::8"Hffff$'1T,J,",.,:?i!l::l.ilrilipi. ;;;;""nt"s"s-oi,
n'-1,'.
Ductility considerations in earthqurr."
ductility; Requiremenlr-. to, oimrity ,"r,r#llJJ:l or RCC c jr c !gs
_ rniroduction; tmpact of
ductility; Factor affectrng ductitity;
Assessme.i .l .I.,, ;,y_ l,temO-e-rTjement ductility,
?jrnl%rrr, Or.tii.y ,r.,... Duci irty considerations as per
lS

Base rsolaiicn of
st' c-i-ies lr;rocrct,on' c*$oo.XllilY ,or..,.mic
isoration; Basic erements of
seisnic- sciai'cn oelign principre r.r"iiiriiiJrseismic
::ft[:1r:::iron isoration; Seismic- isoration

References

; in ilri!, !i; 1;i.i'o;J:t,"'13

5ersmic
desrsn or structures,, prentice-Hail
, 2006
J3nn wlr.v a s"..",tse! ='' =' "r3;istlnt
design of reinforced concrete
;;;';;;"rry
, The seismic
3 buildings,
design hanocccx Ecited by F.
Naeim, KiuwerAcademic pubrishers,2o01.
Course Outcome
deve"oped a sood understandins about the rmpor.ta,nr
;::;:',!'J:;r;!3!:,!;'" aspecrs or Earth

Un iversity Examination pattern

There_should be'two questions tpulsory.

from eaoh module.
Part B (60 Marks) T'wo-
- eueslrc,rs
question out of the two from
iii i,rn modure. candidates have to answer any
eacr rciutJ. Each question carries one futt
15 marks

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 AR1706:ELECTIVE I

Teaching Scheme: 3(L) - 0(T) - 0(P) Credits: 2

AR1 706a: SUSTAINABLE ARCHTTECTURE

OBJECTIVES:
'To understand the concept of sustainability and sustainable development
. To inform the vaious rssues like ctimate change, ecologicat footprint, etc.
'To understand low impact construction practices, life cycte cosfs and alternative energy resources.
Module I
Concept of Sustainability - Carrying capacity, sustainable development - Bruntland report -Ethics
and Visions of sustainability. Climate change and Sustainability.

Module ll
Concept of Eco Architecture - Selection of materials - Eco building materials and construction
Biomimicry, Low impact constructionl and recyclable products and embodied energy. Life cycle
-
analysis. Energy sources -Renewable and non-renewable energy.

, Module lll

Concept of Green buildings-Green building design - Rating system - LEED, GRIHA, BREEAM etc.-
case studies.

Module lV
Urban ecology, social and economic dimensions of sustainability, urban heat lsland effects,
sustainable communities - Case studies.

COURSEOUTCOME: ' I

eN of the @ur.se,
I

By itE the sfudents are oiented abaut the concepts of ecosystem carryingt
apacity, erlolqkn I footpi nt, su sta i n a b il ity a n d su sta i n a bt e d e ve t o p m e n t.
Ihe students ate aware of the emerging vulnerabilities of global warming and climate change and
understand the contibution of building industry to the same.
Ihe sfudents are familiar with the vaious approaches to achieving sustainable buildings and
communities
The students understand the various incentives and evaluation sysfems for green buitdings.

REFERENCES:
1. Dominique Gauzin - Muller "sustainable Architecture and Urbanism: Concepts, Technologies
J and examples", Birkhauser, 2A02.
2. slessor, Eco-Tech: "sustainable Architecture and High rechnology", Thames and Hudson
1997 .

4. Ken Yeang, "Ecodesign : A manualfor Ecological Design", Wiley Academy, 2006,

A
Arian Mostaedi , "Sustainable Architecture : Low tech houses", CarlesBroto ,2002,
o_ Sandra F.Mendler& Willian Odell, HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design", John willey and
sons, 2000.
7. Richard Hyder, "Environmental brief:Pathways for green design", Taylor and Francrs, 2007.
8. Brenda Vale and Robert Vale, "Green Architecture: Design for a sustainable future", Thames
and Hudson 1996

University Examination Pattern

Parl A (40 marks) - Eight Short answe r questions of 5 marks each. Atlquesfions are compulsory.
There should be two quesfions from each module.

Paft B (60 Marks) - Two Queslrbns from each module. Candidates have to answer any one futt
question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 1S marks.

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AR1705 b: COST EFFECTII/E TECHNOLOGY

OBJECTTVES
' To famitiarize students to dre materials ancl techniques in cost effective construction.

e.irective techniques: Need, Planning ,ro".,Y""XX'rtr'r.,,o, aspects, maintenance and tongevity

lgsf
aspects

9n919" of m-aterials in lndian/Kerala conditiorry;3[5Jius buitding materiats, organic and inorganic

building materials, altemative building materials, usi of industrial and agricultural wastes -
Surviy of
such materials develophent by research organizations like cBRl, sERC etc.
Modute ill
Significange of construction technology: Relevance of improving of traditional technology, relevance
of innovative technology/alternate technology, survey of such tjchnologies by various [search
institutes,
Module tV
Critical analysis (in terms of initial investment, mainienance cost and longevity of buildings) of the
local adaptation of the innovative technologies by various agencies .

COURSE OUTCOME:
L)pon completion of the course the student shall be able to incorporate cost effective techniques in design.
{

References
1. G.c. Mathur, 'Lowcost housing in development countries'; south Asia Books 19g3
2. AK Lal,,'Hand book of low cost housing,; New Age publishers 2003
3. Publicationof CBRI, SERC, RRL, NBO, COSTFORD.

U niversity Fxamination pattern

Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. Att questions are computsory.
':l: !1?.Y:r!")_:
tnere should be fuvo questions from each modute.

Part B (60 Marks) - Two Quesfibns from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question out of the fuvo from each modute. Each question carries 1s marks

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 AR1706 c: DIGITAL PROCESS lN ARCHTTECTUi:

OBJECTIVES
' To familiarize students to the evolving des
;- : -: : : -: -s3 and exploit the potential of
new computing technologres in formula'iing c::.-- - . .- 1 .: -: and implement ideas.

MODU.=
lntroduction to Digital Representation of Architectu.: - *
- - " , - :: - :etv,zeen Vector and Raster
Graphics; Concepts of CAD and BIM; Overview an: ,. _ _, :: : cdelling and its visual
representation.

I MODULE I!
lntroduction to Building Performanc-e Analysis - objectiu,es i,ancepts
and Workflow for Design
Analysis of Lighting & Daylighting, sun & Shadow Stuoies Sea: Radiation,
and ventilation, Lifecycle Analysis
climate inttuencE, airnow
:

lntroduction to parametric Design

- Rorancef8SlTJt"-"es and methods utitized in parametric
design and modelllng.
MODULE IV l

Digital methods in design implementation - Digitalfabricafcr-:essellating,

sectioning, folding,
contouring; CNC. Digital printing

COURSE OUTCOME:
To learn about the benefits and possibitities of integrating the nntemporary architocturat practice with

References:
1- Peter 'sl9lapaj,'Contemporary Architecture and the Sigitat Design processr; Architectural
Press,2005
2- AliRahim ,'contemporary processes in Architecture,: John wirey & sons,
2ooo
3. Prof. NeilLeach ,'Digital Cities AD: ArchitecturalDesign'jlof.,n Wituy
& Sons , 2OO9
4' Branko Kolarevic ,'Performative Architecture : Beyoni lnstrumentality ,;Rouledge
2004
5. Michael Hensel_, 'versatility and vicissitude: Performance in Morpho-Ecologticil"ox,gr';
.,onn
Wiley&Sons,2008
6. Lisa lwamoto ,'Digitat Fabrications: Architecturat and MaterialTechnique,; princeton
Arch itectu ra I p re ss ; 20 0 g
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AR17O7 ELECTIVE II

Teaching Scheme: 3(L) - 0(T) - 0(P) 3redits: 2

AR1707a: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STAflSTTS

OBJECTIVES
' To introduce research concdpts to students enaoim :tern to identify research questions and
formulate hypothesis.
' To inculcate ethical practices in research, repc *rcurg and publishing.

Module I
Research Aims & Literature search
Research Aims and Philosophy, research paradigms. U3em::e search and review, the use of
libraries and data bases, aim.and structure of a literature :er;e& Developing research proposals.
Module ll
Statistics .for Research
Statistics for research- statistical concepts, probability, t.le hypfiesis and testing it, descriptive
statistics, central tendency and dispersion. lnferential stati$ics. Inu"oduction to parametric and non-
parametric methods.
Module lll
Scientific Writing
lntroduction to scholarly technicalwriting and publishing a paper" writing a research report,
presentation of scientiflc research. structure of a research reporl
Module lv
physicar.and Behaviouralresearch
lntroduction to behavioural research and physical research. Behavioural research, obtain data,
guestionnaires, interviews, un-obstructive and obstructive measures, scales such as a semantic
differentials, physical research, laboratory, resources available, equipment for laboratory and site
measurement. Field survey and its relevance

References
1. Giere.R.N, "Understanding Scientific Reasoning", Holt Rinehart & Winston, U.K.,
1991.
2. Moroney M.J., "Facts from Figures', Penguin, 1990.
3. Day R,A., "How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper", Cambridge University
Press, R.K. 1991.
4. Seigel S, & Castellan N.J., "Nonparametric Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences", McGraw Hill
Book Company, New York, 1988.

Course outcome
' At the end of the couse, the students shall be able to apply the theoretical knowledge in small
research projects.
' They shall be confident to publish their research reports in journals.

University Examination Pattern

Paft A (40 ,marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each. Allquesflons are compulsory.
There shollld be two questions from each module.
I

Part B (60 Marks) - Two Quesfions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full
question ouit of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks

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AR 1707b: ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM

OBJECTIVES
. Provide students with knowledge about the vc:::- =' . .'-^:eciural criticism, its nature and
importance in the architectural appraisal,

. Provide students with knowledge about awareness - :;'-:3frs. qualities and movements in
crrticism is sought, as well as understanding techn :-=. -'-:- :c compare and evaluate different
works of architecture.

Modu le
lntroduction to Architectural Criticism and its Classi' --." .-
lntroduction and need for architecture criticism in the : -?:=- :'architects. Crittcism in day-to-day
transaction. Architecture criticism-a societal perspect,= - -=s a:d characteristics of Architectural
criticism, crux of normative criticism, interpretive criticis- -:: : - :: :n criticism, peer criticism

Module ll
Nature of Sub-Division of Criticism
Sub-divisions of normative criticism, interpretive critic s^. ::s:.iptive criticism, Understanding the
essence and purpose of each type and its contemporary *::-: siatus-quo of Architectural criticism.

Module lll
Rhetoric of Architectural Criticism
Theory and grammar and practice of Architecture critic's- :: cositive and negative impact on the
scciet,,, Survev of literature, design magazines and jo;--= = search for architecture critictsm, etc.
:: ::::-
Module lV
Setting for Architectural Criticism
loentii'ving parameters or positive development tn the s:- =:. educating people through criticism,
--derstarCing the people's need and catering to it, fa: =:
-; the people know their future and
.'c ces. eids of criticism,
COURSE OUTCOME:
ihr-q ccy,.se is an introduction to fhe basics and fundar:-:: s of architectural criticism, Particular
e,r,ihes,is is ptaced on the conceptions and directions of cr,:: sr, with a view to develop the student's
abitily io understand, analyse and interpret architecture .',:'ks, as well as the meanings and
lnleni,'cns assoclafed with them.

REFERENCES:

1. Pevsner Nikolaus; Penguin, Harmonds worth, 'Ca':ns of Criticism',1971.

2. Schuly-Norberg & Chrristian; 'lntentions in a':^rtecture', MIT press, Cambridge,
1 965.
3. Huxtable Adaloci; 'Kicked a Building lately', Quacrangle, New York, 1976.
4. C. Jencks; 'Modern movements in Architecturs'. -r'chor garden city, 1973.
5. Atoe Wayne; Architecture and critical imagination, Jci''"'Viey & sons, Ltd 1978.
6. Frampton, K; 'Modern Architecture: A Critical History irames and Hudson,1992

University Examination Pattern

Parl A (40 marks) - Eight Short answer questions of 5 marks each Allquesfions are compulsory.
There should be two queslions from each module.

Part B (60 Marks) - Two Questions from each module. CanCtCates have to answer any one full
question out of the two from each module. Each question car,'"es 15 marks

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AR1 7O7C: MODULAR COORDINATION

Course Objective:
To understand the impoftance prefabrication and aW ff wtlar aordination in building
construction
Modub r
Principles of Modular coordination-module-basic @l;rie-n;fin:odules-horizontal and vertical
modules, sub modules.Modular dimensioning and rnoo-utr rrE&",ngs Code provisions for Modular
coord ination and Prefabrication.
Module I
Principles of prefabrication in building constructiondassimcacn aa & fult prefabrication.
Methods used for Prefabrication, Methods of Prefabri:aam i-ffi cf ir-ansportation and hoisting
techniques. Equipments used for Prefubrication, Transprt*cn aE Hoisting and placing of
components
Module tr[
Components- foundation, walls, roof etc. Details of Precast eu-esresseo corstuction for large span
structures
- Detailing of joints- Water proofing etc.
Construction details of various prefabricated structures in sree. soffiie et.
Module IV
Principles of prefabrication of cellular structures, Space franes- teft{b srL}cfure, pneumatic structure.
Properties and application of materials'and method of corre{nrcticn fur prefabri:atbn.
I
Course Outcome:
Atthe end of course sfudenls woutd have understood the We of prebbrication aN application of
modular coordination in building construction

References
1. Koichiro Heki 'SheUs, Membranes and space frames'; Elsevier Science Ltd, 1986
2,Sarja A. 'Open and industrialised Buildings'; Routledge, 2003
3. Laurence S. Cutler, Albert G.H. DieE'lndustrialized Building Systems for Housing'; MIT Press,
Cambridge, MA, 1971
4, Tihamer Koncz, 'Manual of precast concrete construction with large reinforced concrete and
prestressed concrete components', Bauverlag 1967
5. J. Franggis Gabriel 'Beyond the Cube The Architecture for Space Frames and Polyhedral';
Wiley,2008
6.. BlS,National Building Code 2005,New Delhi,2005

U niversity Examinatioh Pattem

Paft A (40,marks) - Eight Shoft answer questions of 5 marks each. Allguesfions are compulsory.
There should be twg guesfions from each module.

Part B (60 Marks) - :fwo Quesfions from each module. Candidates have to answer any one full v
question out of the two from each module. Each question carries 15 marks

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 AR 1707d; VERNACULAR ARCHTTECTURE

Course Objective
To orcvice tteoreircaJ knowledge base
on the unic_=-: j: - _, :.aCitional Architectural principles
'the meaning of space. the maiifestation of energi :-: r:-:- =^
form v,'iirr site nappens at meta physicar :- l, srte and how integration of built
revel basid c- :- . . -- .,cerestialgrid.
_
Module
Etymcicgy Definitlons Vernacular and the architect ?:: : -: -. -:ices on vernacular Architecture,
Humarita.an response, Urban and rrrrruL*r"rli'r-,1=
arci.itecture Environment & Resource Management =, _ = =^tui*[,ii,,, i. r"rrr.r,r,.

Module -
Buildingmaterialsandtraditions,Vernacularbulldingn-e::-::--srgeof
,

different times in different parts of the country, buildingmaterialsat

Assess the likely sources of stylistic anJ
Studic:.:.-:,_ _-::aditions, knowredge systems,
oecorative fea:,-:: -' :--acular buildings and
to assist in dating analyzing their role and employ these
apprication ir :-. , =,.-,context.
Module
-llt
Need for documentation and study of vernacular
and his:: ' : : - : rgs. criteria for selection
buildings for documentations. Teciniques tf
document r,. ,l: -,sis and reviewing of resurts.of
Module - lV
Vernacular Towns - evolution process, character,
morphc :;. ;-cwth and decay. case studies of
Vernacular towns within Ke,rali rnowteoie
designs. Traditionalism and Vernacular.
of vernacura. ,J.trr. in contemporary Iregionar
=1,- '-vrurs rrrt'urrtsrrrporilry

Course Outcome
At the end of the course the sttrdents shall
have acquirec -- - edge on the vernacular architecture.
References
i Heatr Kngsicir ',,irs- "y'ernacutar Architecture and Re; : -, ::sign,-
envilonmentar response- 'Ersevbr science and curturar process and
,Vernacular technotoi,, - a - Icrit 2oo7
2. Henry H. Glassie- architectuie,_ pan books _:-::^- 1966
Marcel vellinga Taylor and Francis- . r"r.-,
:"ilitil$taturth' ,, architecture in the Twenty first

University Examination pattern

Part A (40 marks) - Eight shoti answer questions
There shoutd be two quesfions from eaih ioaub.
of s marks :=:n Ail questions are compulsory.

C Parl B (60 Marks) - TwoQuesfions from

each module.car: :::es have to answer any
one ful
question out of the tvvo from each modure.
Each quiiiioi"rr-. e_s 75 marks

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