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of
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Syllabus
Technology
Semester 02
and
Architecture Programmes
Contents
01 Semester 02 .......................................................................... 3
01.01
01.02
01.03
01.04
01.05
A01021................................................................................................................. 7
A01022................................................................................................................. 9
A01023............................................................................................................... 11
A01024............................................................................................................... 13
A01025............................................................................................................... 15
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Abbreviations Used:
SST: Self Study Time (including the CST)
CST: Counseling Session Time
CP: Credit Point
TH: Theory Course (subject)
ST: Studio Course (subject)
Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 02
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Program Structure Chart
Semester
Course 1, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 2, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 3, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 4, 4 CP
Studio or ProjectWork Course
Course 5, 4 CP
Studio or ProjectWork Course
01
A01011:
Climatology
A01012:
Technical
Communication
A01013:
Architectural
Drawing and
Graphics I
A01014:
Workshop and Model
Making
A01015:
Basic Design I
A01023:
Architectural
Drawing and
Graphics II
A01024:
Building Technology
and Materials I
A01025:
Basic Design II
02
A01021:
History of
A01022:
Architecture and
Theory of Structures
Human Settlements
I
I
03
A01031:
History of
A01034:
A01035:
A01032:
A01033:
Architecture and
Theory of Structures Auto CAD and Office Building Technology Architectural Design
and Materials II
I
Human Settlements
II
suites
II
04
A01041:
History of
A01042:
Architecture and
Theory of Structures
Human Settlements
III
III
05
A01051:
Building Sciences I
06
DAA
A01043:
Surveying and
Leveling
A01052:
A01053:
Theory of Structures Quantity Surveying
IV
and Estimating
A01062:
A01061:
Theory of Structures
Building Sciences II
V
A01063:
Landscape
Architecture I
A01045:
A01044:
Architectural Design
Building Technology
II
and Materials III
A01054:
A01055:
Building Technology Architectural Design
and Materials IV
III
A01064:
Furniture
Construction and
Interior Design
A01065:
Architectural Design
IV
07
A01074:
A01075:
A01072:
A01071:
A01073:
Building Technology Architectural Design
Theory of Structures
Building Sciences III
Specification Writing
and Materials V
V
VI
08
A01081:
Building Sciences IV
A01082:
Town Planning
A01083:
Landscape
Architecture II
A01084:
A01085:
Building Technology Architectural Design
and Materials VI
VI
09
A01091:
Research
Methodology
A01092:
Professional Practice
I
A01093:
Computer
Applications in
Architecture
A01095:
A01094:
Architectural Project
Technology Elective
Stage I
10
B.Arch.
A01101:
Planning Elective
A01102:
Professional Practice
II
A01103:
Management
Elective
A01111:
Contemporary
Architecture Trends
and Theories
A01112:
Low Cost Building
Design and
Techniques
A01113:
Ecology for
Architecture and
Planning
A06111:
Principles of
Management
A06112:
Project Planning
and Scheduling
A06113:
Management
Accounting
A11111:
Introduction to
Environment and
Sustainability
A11112:
Disturbances and
Remedies
A11113:
Thermal Comfort
and Passive Design
11
A01104:
Allied Elective
A01105:
Architectural Project
Stage II
A01114: Vernacular
A01115:
Architecture
Architectural Design
Studio – I
A02114: Energy
Conserving
A06115:
Architecture
Professional
Communication
A03114:
Landscape Design
A11115:
Architectural
A06114:
Design Studio – I
Management of
Built Facilities
A07114: Risk
Management
A11114: Efficient
Building Materials
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Semester
Course 1, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 2, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 3, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 4, 4 CP
Studio or ProjectWork Course
Course 5, 4 CP
Studio or ProjectWork Course
A12114: Pollution
Impact and
Remediation
A01121:
Computer
Application for
Architecture and
Planning
A06121:
Human Resource
Management
12
A11121:
Environmental
Psychology
A01122:
Mass Housing design
strategies and
standards
A01123:
Advanced Building
construction and
Services
A06122:
Project Monitoring
and
Control
A06123:
Project Finance
Management
A11122:
Geographic
Information
System (GIS)
A11123:
Urban Ecology and
Environmental
Planning
A01124: Design
With Climate
A01124-E02:
Architectural
Conservation
A06124: Repairs
and Maintenance
of Buildings
A07124:
Conservation of
Heritage Structure
A01125:
Architectural Design
Studio – II
A06125-E06:
Computer
Applications
A11125-E11:
Architectural
Design Studio – II
A11124:
Decentralized waste
water Management
System
A12124: Terrain
assessment and
mapping
A01131:
Building Bylaws and
Architecture Practice
13
A06131:
Advanced
Construction
Techniques
A11131:
Environmental
Services
Management
Systems
A01141:
Project Assessment
and Management
A06141:
Materials and
their
Management
14
M.Arch.
A11141:
Green Buildings:
Technical
Criteria and
Standards
A01132:
Urban Design
A06132:
Project
Formulation and
Appraisal
A11132:
Ecological
Landscape
Design
A01142-: Futuristic
Architecture
A02142:
High rise Buildings
A06142: Value
Management
A07142:
Construction
Marketing
A01133:
Architectural
Evaluation and
Research
A06133:
Procurement
Processes
A01134:
A011351:
M. Arch Dissertation Architectural Design
Studio – III
Stage I
A06134:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage I
A06135:
Managerial
Decision Making
A11133:
Energy Efficient
Buildings
A11135:
Architectural Design
A11134:
Studio – III
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A01143:
Building Industry
(Seminar)
A01144:
A01145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
A06143:
Contract
Administration
A11143-E11:
Environmental Law
A06144:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage II
A06145:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage III
A11144:
A11145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
A11142: Technical
Standards for Green
Buildings
A12142:
Environmental
Project Management
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For M.Arch. (General):
A01111:
Contemporary
Architecture Trends
and Theories
A01112:
Low Cost Building
Design and
Techniques
11
A01113:
Ecology for
Architecture and
Planning
A01114: Vernacular
A01115:
Architecture
Architectural Design
Studio – I
A02114: Energy
Conserving
Architecture
A03114:
Landscape Design
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A01121:
Computer
Application for
Architecture and
Planning
A01122:
Mass Housing design
strategies and
standards
A01123:
Advanced Building
construction and
Services
A01131:
Building Bylaws and
Architecture Practice
A01132:
Urban Design
A01133:
Architectural
Evaluation and
Research
A01134
A01135:
M. Arch Dissertation Architectural Design
Studio – III
Stage I
A01141:
Project Assessment
and Management
A01142: Futuristic
Architecture
A01143:
Building Industry
(Seminar)
A01144:
A01145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
A02142:
High Rise Buildings
A01124: Design
With Climate
A01125:
Architectural Design
Studio – II
A02124:
Architectural
Conservation
For M.Arch. (Construction Management):
11
A06111:
Principles of
Management
A06112:
Project Planning
and Scheduling
A06113:
Management
Accounting
A06114:
Management of Built
Facilities
A06115:
Professional
Communication
A07114: Risk
Management
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A06121:
Human Resource
Management
A06131:
Advanced
Construction
A06122:
Project
Monitoring and
Control
A06123:
Project Finance
Management
A06132:
Project Formulation
and
A06133:
Procurement
Processes
Techniques
Appraisal
A06141:
Materials and their
Management
A06142: Value
Management
A07142:
Construction
Marketing
A06124: Repairs
and Maintenance of
Buildings
A06125:
Computer
Applications
A07124:
Conservation of
Heritage Structure
A06143:
Contract
Administration
A06134:
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A06135:
Managerial
Decision Making
A06144:
A06145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
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For M.Arch. (Environmental Architecture):
11
A11111:
Introduction to
Environment and
Sustainability
A11112:
Disturbances and
Remedies
A11113:
Thermal Comfort
and Passive Design
A11121:
Environmental
Psychology
A11122:
Geographic
Information
A11123:
Urban Ecology and
Environmental
Planning
12
System (GIS)
A11114: Efficient
Building Materials
A12114: Pollution
Impact and
Remediation
A11124:
Decentralized waste
water Management
System
A11115:
Architectural
Design Studio – I
A11125:
Architectural
Design Studio – II
A12124: Terrain
assessment and
mapping
13
14
M.Arch.
A11131:
Environmental
Services
Management
Systems
A11132:
Ecological
Landscape
A11141:
Green Buildings:
Technical
Criteria and
Standards
A11142: Technical
Standards for Green
Buildings
Design
A11133:
Energy Efficient
Buildings
A11134:
A11135:
M. Arch Dissertation Architectural Design
Studio – III
Stage I
A11143:
Environmental
Law
A11144:
A11145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
A12142:
Environmental
Project Management
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01 Semester 02
01.01
A01021
01.01.01
Basic Information
Course Code Course Name
A01021
History of Architecture and Human
Settlements I
01.01.02
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
AP
2
4
40
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
100
TH
Cat
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
•
None
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should be able to:
•
See Architecture as a reflection of cultures and
environment of various societies, economic systems,
values and aesthetical perceptions.
•
Understand the scientific and technological advances
of the society.
•
Understand concurrent happenings in various parts of
the world.
•
Study and understand different aspects of a
civilization such as environment, social history,
philosophy, art, landscape design, and town planning
and also their influences on one another.
Studio: Stress should be given on self-study, research through library and field visits. However, Journals and
sketches / drawings with reports shall form class work, with critical remarks and assessment from the counselor,
during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion
Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.01.03
UN
Units
Name of Unit
1
The Indian Sub-Continent
2
The West Asiatic
3
East Asia
4
5
6
Africa
Europe
Pre Colombian America
01.01.04
UN
CP CST in Evaluation Pattern
Block Hrs.
1 st
10
2 nd
10
3 rd
10
4 th
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
The Indian Sub-Continent: Bronze age, Indus valley civilization, Aryan Invasion in India, Tribal
republics, rise of Magadh, Upanishads, Jainism, Buddhism, Spread of Buddhism under the Mauryas, Stupa
at Sanchi, Brahmanical resurgence in India, Buddhist monuments, Cave architecture, Gupta Period
2
The West Asiatic: Neanderthal rituals, settled farming, Catal Huyuk, Sumerian river valley civilization
Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, Parthians, Hammurabi’s Code, Hanging gardens of Babylon,
Beginning of Iron age, Judaism, First Persian Empire, Christianity, Trade between India, Asia Europe,
Zoroastrians in Iran, Buddhism in Afghanistan, Sassanid rule in Persia.
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3
East Asia: Yellow river settlements in china, River valley civilization beings, Copper age, Xia and Shang
Periods, Iron Age, Literature and city planning developed in China. First Chinese settlement in Korea
Confucianism and Taoism, Great Wall Begun, Zhou Period, Great Wall of China completed, Han Period
Buddhism in China, Srilanka, Chinese language in Japan, Buddhism, Chinese art and architecture in
Japan, Nara Civilization in Japan
4
Africa: Hunter Gatherers, Egyptian Civilisation, Iron Age in Egypt
5
Europe: Terra Annata, Lascaux Cave in France, Stone Henge etc., Bronze age, Minoan and Cretan
Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization – Archaic Period, Greece, Etruscan Architecture Iron age in Greece
and Rome, Roman Empire, Christianity spreads in Roman empire, Fall of Roman Empire, Holy Roman
Empire Split.
6
Pre Colombian America: Copper Age, Civilization of Mexico and Central America, Peruvian civilization,
Mexican Pyramids Peruvian Temples, Mayan Cities.
01.01.05
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Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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Text Books
A01021-T1
Reference Books
A01021-R1
A01021-R2
A01021-R3
A01021-R4
A01021-R5
A01021-R6
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru,
“Glimpses of World History”
Geoffrey and Susan Jellicoe,
“Landscape of Man”
A. B. Gallion, “Urban Pattern”
Sir Bannister Fletcher, “The
History of Architecture”
Spiro Kostof “History of
Architecture”
Markus Hattsein Peter Dellus
ed. “Islamic Art and
Architecture”
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01.02
A01022
01.02.01
Basic Information
Course Code
Course Name
Prog
Sem
CP
A01022
Theory of Structures I
AP
2
4
01.02.02
CST
40
Hrs.
SST
Marks Type
120
Hrs.
100
Cat
TH
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
•
None
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this
course, student should be able to :
•
Understand the basic principles of structural
behavior and requirements of buildings with
emphasis laid more on understanding of principles
involved rather than mathematical computations.
Studio: Sufficient number of projects to cover the topics mentioned should be worked in class, Stress should be
given on self study and understanding the basics of structural behavior, supported by computations together with
drawings, with critical remarks and assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End
Examination, due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the
Counselor.
01.02.03
UN
Units
Name of Unit
1
Statics
2
Statically determinate beams
3
Simple beams with simple loading
4
Centre of gravity and moment of inertia of
geometrical figures and structural
sections.
01.02.04
UN
1
2
CP
Block
CST in
Hrs.
1 st
10
2 nd
10
3 rd
10
4 th
10
Evaluation Pattern
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Statics: System of coplanar forces and conditions of equilibrium, analytical and graphical treatment.
Graphical analytical solutions of frames.
Statically determinate beams: Reactions for simple statically determinate beams with simple loads and
their combination analytical treatments.
3
Simple beams with simple loading: Bending moment and shear force diagrams for simple beams with
4
Centre of gravity and moment of inertia of geometrical figures and structural sections,
simple loading.
analytical treatments.
01.02.05
Book Code
Learning Material
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
Order It Here
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A01022-T1
Strength of Materials –
Khurmi R.S.
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Book Code
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
A01022-T2
Applied Mechanics and
Strength of Material –
Khurmi. R. S.
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
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01.03
A01023
01.03.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name
Code
Prog
AP
A01023 Architectural Drawing and graphics II
01.03.02
Sem
2
CP
4
CST
40
Hrs.
SST
120
Hrs.
Marks
100
Type
Cat
TH
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
•
Architectural Drawing and graphics I
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should be
•
Acquainted with various techniques of perspective
drawings, sciography, and advanced presentations
and sketching.
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient projects on the topics given below, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to
interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.03.03
UN
Units
Name of Unit
1
Perspective Drawing
2
Sciography
3
Presentation Drawings
4
Free Hand Sketching
01.03.04
UN
1
2
3
4
CP
Block
CST in Evaluation Pattern
Hrs.
1 st
10
2 nd
10
3 rd
10
4 th
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs
(in Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Perspective Drawing : Principles of perspective drawing and understanding of all relevant terms,
Drawing perspective views by one point and two point perspective methods, Perspective by measuring
point method, Perspective views of interior designs by projection / measuring point method.
Sciography : Principles of shades and shadows, Drawing shades and shadows of lines, planes, solids and
architectural building elements, Study of drawing shadows in isometrics, Shades and shadows of typical
building on plan and elevation, Shades and shadows in perspective.
Presentation Drawings: Complete presentation of selected or given architectural design with perspective
views by any method including approximate method. It will also include techniques of presenting concept
drawing, floor plans, landscapes in site plan etc.
Free Hand Sketching: Importance of free hand sketching in architectural drawings, Introduction of
various mediums used for sketching such as pencils, charcoal, crayons, chalk pastels, dry pastels etc.,
Perspective in sketching.
01.03.05
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Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
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A01023-T1
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Author,
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Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
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Reference Books
A01023-R1
A01023-R2
A01023-R3
A01023-R4
Architectural Graphics : C.
Leslie Martin
Perspective for the Architect :
Thames and Hudson
Perspectives and Sciography :
Shankar
Mulik
Interior Design : Ahmed Kasu
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01.04
A01024
01.04.01
Basic Information
Course Code Course Name
A01024
01.04.02
Prog Sem CP
Building Construction and Materials - I
AP
2
4
CST
SST
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
Marks Type
100
Cat
ST
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
•
None
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should be able to:
•
Understand the basic building elements, their
function and behavior under various conditions with
specific reference to ‘Load bearing Construction’.
•
Develop strong sense of intuition, as well as analytical
and logical sequence in thinking.
•
Understand fundamental principles and
constructional details suitable for Indian Conditions.
Studio: Sufficient number of projects to cover the topics mentioned should be worked in class. Stress should be
given on self study and site visits to understand the basics of construction technology together with drawings.
Students are expected to complete the projects, with critical remarks and assessment from the counselor, during
the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum
between the student and the Counselor.
01.04.03
UN
1
Units
Name of Unit
2
3
Building elements, tools and equipments.
Introduction to and study of building
materials.
Foundations
4
Superstructure
5
Spanning of openings
01.04.04
UN
1
2
3
4
5
CP CST in Evaluation Pattern
Block Hrs.
1 st
20
2 nd
20
3 rd
20
4 th
20
Students are expected to complete number of
projects, with critical remarks and assessment
from the counselor. External and internal
experts will jointly assess these projects for
100 marks with viva after presentation by the
student for about 5-7 minutes. In case of
disagreement among the experts, decision of
external expert shall be final. At the End
Examination, due credit will be given to
interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum
between the student and the Counselor.
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Building elements, tools and equipments: Introduction to various elements of building from foundation
to roof, Introduction to various tools and equipment commonly used in (a) Excavation (b) Masonry
Construction
Introduction to and study of building materials: Introduction to various building materials, which are
commonly used in Load bearing construction, Study of following building materials with their
characteristics, available market forms, preservation, appropriate use and common tests.
Stone, Brick, Cement concrete blocks, Stabilized Mud blocks, Lime and Lime Mortar.
Standard construction details of : Foundations Strip foundation up to plinth level including plinth
formation PCC Coping to act as DPC also. Foundation for brick pillars, plasters, entrance, steps etc.
Superstructure: Load bearing masonry construction using Stone, Bricks, Cement concrete blocks,
stabilized mud blocks shall be studied, with reference to terminology, bonds and various sizes available.
Spanning of openings: Introduction to evolution of arches, terminology of arch construction and load
transfer in arches. Spanning of openings using brick and stone in the form of Flat arch, Segmental arch,
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Semi circular arch, Corbelled arch. Form Work for Arches.
01.04.05
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Learning Material
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
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A01024-T1
Reference Books
A01024-R1
Elements of structure by
Morgan
A01024-R2 Structure in Architecture by
Salvadori
A01024-R3 Building construction by
Mckay W. B., Vol. 1 to 4
A01024-R4 Construction of Building by
Barry, Vol. I to V
A01024-R5 Construction Technology by
Chudley R. Vol. I to IV
A01024-R6 Building Construction
Illustrated – Ching Francis D.
K.
A01024-R7 Elementary Building
Construction by Michell
A01024-R8 Engineering Material –
Chaudhary
A01024-R9 Building Construction
Materials – M. V. Naik
A01024-R10 Civil Engineer’s Hand Book –
Khanna
A01024-R11 Vastu Rachana – Shri Sane
A01024-R12 National Building code and ISI
specifications
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A01025
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Basic Information
Course Code
Course Name
A01025
01.05.02
Basic Design II
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
AP
2
4
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
100
ST
Cat
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
•
Basic Design I
•
Workshop and Model making.
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should be able to
•
grasp the fundamentals of Architectural design as an
extension to basic creative activity,
•
Understand the relationship of various aspects and
elements related to building design.
•
Apply all the knowledge and skill gained during the
term to the process of Design.
Studio: Sufficient number of projects to cover the topics mentioned should be worked in class. Stress should be
given on three-dimensional study and communicating the design / study through effective two and threedimensional sketches and models, rather than words. Students are expected to complete the projects, with critical
remarks and assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be
given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.05.03
UN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name of Unit
Introduction to Architectural design.
Building and climate.
Building - site, orientation and circulation.
Components of Architectural structure
Creativity.
Factors influencing design.
Techniques for improving Creativity
Sources of Inspiration
01.05.04
UN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Units
CP CST in Evaluation Pattern
Block Hrs.
1 st
20
2 nd
20
3 rd
20
4 th
20
Students are expected to complete number of
projects, with critical remarks and assessment
from the counselor. External and internal
experts will jointly assess these projects for
100 marks with viva after presentation by the
student for about 5-7 minutes. In case of
disagreement among the experts, decision of
external expert shall be final. At the End
Examination, due credit will be given to
interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum
between the student and the Counselor.
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Introduction to Architectural design: Introduction to Architectural design as a core subject and its
relationship with other studies and subjects. Scope and study of Architecture in relation to Art and
Technology
Building and climate: Scope and study of Building and climate. Passive Design policies for Indian
climate.
Conceptual outline of scope of Architectural structure.
Brief outline of Basic components of Architectural structure: Conceptual comparison of various
structural systems. Process of Architectural Designing, underlining its implicit need to match the
emphasis on technical and aesthetical components.
Creation, Creativity and Motivation for architects. Psychological qualities, skills & behavior for
creativity
Role of Experience, Memory, Fantasy, Imagination and Reality in Design
Physical and Mental Blocks to Creativity:
Techniques for improving Creativity :
a.
Brainstorming
b.
Lateral Thinking
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c.
e.
g.
i.
Sources
a.
c.
e.
i.
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List of Mental Associations
d.
Random Combinations
Matrix of Ideas
f.
Use of Manipulative verbs
Tree of Possibilities
h.
Abstraction
Transformation
j.
Use of the Ridiculous
of Inspiration for Architectural Creativity :
Material
b.
Geometry
History
d.
Nature & Climate
Mimesis
f.
Paradox & Exotic & Multicultural
Association with other arts
j.
Architectural Biographies
Learning Material
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
Order It Here
Text Books
A01025-T1
Reference Books
A01025-R1
A01025-R2
A01025-R3
A01025-R4
A01025-R5
A01025-R6
A01025-R7
A01025-R8
A01025-R9
Architecture : Form Space &
Order : Ching Francis D. K.
Design Fundamentals in
Architecture : Pramar V. S.
Total Architecture: Walter
Gropius
Graphic Thinking for
Architects and Planners by
Paul Lassau
Poetics in Architecture :
Theory of Design by Anthony
Antoniadis
Interior Spaces : Francis D K.
Ching
Pattern Language –
Christopher Alexander
Sharpen your team skills &
creativity
Design of Cities
A01025-R10 Looking and Seeing Series
A01025-R11 How architects visualize
A01025-R12 Art, Architecture Parallels &
Connections
A01025-R13 Design Source Book
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