Architecture Programmes
Syllabus
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra
Open University
Dnyangangotri, Near Gangapur Dam,
Nashik – 422 222, India
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School of Science and Technology
Semester 03
Contents
1.0 Semester 03............................................................................................ 7
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
A01031......................................................................................................................... 7
A01032......................................................................................................................... 9
A01033....................................................................................................................... 11
A01034....................................................................................................................... 13
A01035....................................................................................................................... 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)
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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
A01035:
Architectural Design
I
02
A01021:
A01022:
History of
Theory of Structures I
Architecture and
Human Settlements I
03
A01031:
History of
Architecture and
Human Settlements
II
A01032:
Theory of Structures
II
A01033:
Auto CAD and Office
suites
A01034:
Building Technology
and Materials II
04
A01041:
History of
Architecture and
Human Settlements
III
A01042:
Theory of Structures
III
A01043:
Surveying and
Leveling
A01044:
Building Technology
and Materials III
05
A01051:
Building Sciences I
A01052:
Theory of Structures
IV
A01053:
Quantity Surveying
and Estimating
A01054:
Building Technology
and Materials IV
A01055:
Architectural Design
III
06
DAA
A01061:
Building Sciences II
A01062:
Theory of Structures
V
A01063:
Landscape
Architecture I
A01064:
Furniture
Construction and
Interior Design
A01065:
Architectural Design
IV
07
A01071:
Building Sciences III
A01072:
Theory of Structures
VI
A01073:
Specification Writing
A01074:
Building Technology
and Materials V
A01075:
Architectural Design
V
08
A01081:
Building Sciences IV
A01082:
Town Planning
A01083:
Landscape
Architecture II
A01084:
Building Technology
and Materials VI
A01085:
Architectural Design
VI
09
A01091:
Research
Methodology
A01092:
Professional Practice
I
A01093:
Computer
Applications in
Architecture
A01094:
Technology Elective
A01095:
Architectural Project
Stage I
10
B.Arch.
A01101:
Planning Elective
A01102:
Professional Practice
II
A01103:
Management
Elective
A01104:
Allied Elective
A01105:
Architectural Project
Stage II
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
A01114: Vernacular
Architecture
A02114: Energy
Conserving
Architecture
A03114:
Landscape Design
A06114:
Management of
Built Facilities
A01045:
Architectural Design
II
A01115:
Architectural Design
Studio – I
A06115:
Professional
Communication
A11115:
Architectural
Design Studio – I
A07114: Risk
Management
A11114: Efficient
Building Materials
A12114: Pollution
Impact and
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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
Remediation
A01122:
A01121:
Computer Application Mass Housing design
strategies and
for Architecture and
standards
Planning
A01123:
Advanced Building
construction and
Services
A06122:
Project Monitoring
and
Control
A06123:
Project Finance
Management
A06121:
Human Resource
Management
12
A11121:
Environmental
Psychology
A11122:
Geographic
Information
System (GIS)
A11123:
Urban Ecology and
Environmental
Planning
A01124: Design With
A01125:
Climate
Architectural Design
Studio – II
A01124-E02:
Architectural
A06125-E06:
Computer
Conservation
Applications
A06124: Repairs
and Maintenance of
A11125-E11:
Buildings
Architectural
Design Studio – II
A07124:
Conservation of
Heritage Structure
A11124:
Decentralized waste
water Management
System
A12124: Terrain
assessment and
mapping
A01131:
Building Bylaws and
Architecture Practice
13
A06131:
Advanced
Construction
Techniques
A01132:
Urban Design
A06132:
Project
Formulation and
Appraisal
A11132:
Ecological Landscape
A11131:
Environmental
Design
Services
Management Systems
A01141:
Project Assessment
and Management
A06141:
Materials and their
Management
14
M.Arch.
A11141:
Green Buildings:
Technical
Criteria and
Standards
A01142-: Futuristic
Architecture
A02142:
High rise Buildings
A06142: Value
Management
A07142:
Construction
Marketing
A01134:
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A011351:
Architectural Design
Studio – III
A06133:
Procurement
Processes
A06134:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage I
A06135:
Managerial
Decision Making
A11133:
Energy Efficient
Buildings
A11134:
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A01133:
Architectural
Evaluation and
Research
A01143:
Building Industry
(Seminar)
A06143:
Contract
Administration
A11143-E11:
Environmental Law
A11135:
Architectural Design
Studio – III
A01144:
A01145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
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):
11
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A01111:
Contemporary
Architecture Trends
and Theories
A01112:
Low Cost Building
Design and
Techniques
A01113:
Ecology for
Architecture and
Planning
A01121:
A01122:
Computer Application Mass Housing design
for Architecture and
strategies and
Planning
standards
A01123:
Advanced Building
construction and
Services
A01131:
Building Bylaws and
Architecture Practice
A01132:
Urban Design
A01141:
Project Assessment
and Management
A01142: Futuristic
Architecture
A01133:
Architectural
Evaluation and
Research
A01143:
Building Industry
(Seminar)
A02142:
High Rise Buildings
A01114: Vernacular
Architecture
A02114: Energy
Conserving
Architecture
A01115:
Architectural Design
Studio – I
A03114:
Landscape Design
A01124: Design With
A01125:
Climate
Architectural Design
Studio – II
A02124: Architectural
Conservation
A01134
A01135:
M. Arch Dissertation Architectural Design
Stage I
Studio – III
A01144:
A01145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
For M.Arch. (Construction Management):
11
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A06114: Management
of Built Facilities
A06111:
Principles of
Management
A06112:
Project Planning
and Scheduling
A06113:
Management
Accounting
A06121:
Human Resource
Management
A06122:
Project
Monitoring and
Control
A06123:
Project Finance
Management
A07114: Risk
Management
A06124: Repairs and
Maintenance of
Buildings
A06132:
Project Formulation
and
Appraisal
A06142: Value
Management
A06133:
Procurement
Processes
A07124: Conservation
of Heritage Structure
A06134:
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A06131:
Advanced
Construction
Techniques
A06141:
Materials and their
Management
A07142: Construction
Marketing
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A06143:
Contract
Administration
A06115:
Professional
Communication
A06125:
Computer
Applications
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
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A11114: Efficient
Building Materials
A11115:
Architectural
Design Studio – I
A11111: Introduction
to Environment and
Sustainability
A11112:
Disturbances and
Remedies
A11113:
Thermal Comfort
and Passive Design
A11121:
Environmental
Psychology
A11122:
Geographic
Information
System (GIS)
A11123:
Urban Ecology and
Environmental
Planning
A12114: Pollution
Impact and
Remediation
A11124:
Decentralized waste
water Management
System
A11133:
Energy Efficient
Buildings
A12124: Terrain
assessment and
mapping
A11134:
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A11143:
Environmental
Law
A11144:
A11145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
A11131:
A11132:
Environmental
Ecological Landscape
Design
Services
Management Systems
A11141:
A11142: Technical
Green Buildings:
Standards for Green
Technical
Buildings
Criteria and
Standards
A12142:
Environmental
Project Management
Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 03
A11125:
Architectural
Design Studio – II
A11135:
Architectural Design
Studio – III
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1.0 Semester 03
1.1 A01031
1.1.1
Course
Code
A01031
1.1.2
Basic Information
Course Name
Prog
History of Architecture and AP
Human Settlements II
Sem
CP CST SST
3
4
Marks
40
120 100
Hrs. Hrs.
Type Cat
TH
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this
• History of Architecture & Human course, student should be able to
Settlements I
• Understand different aspects of a civilization
(focused upon a time span from 500 AD to roughly
17th Century AD.) 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.
1.1.3
Units
UN
Name of Unit
1
The Indian Sub-Continent
2
The West Asiatic
3
4
5
6
East Asia
Africa
Europe
Pre Colombian America
1.1.4
UN
1
2
3
4
CP
CST
Block Hrs.
1st
10
2nd
10
3rd
10
4th
10
in 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
The Indian Sub-Continent: The Gupta dynasty, The Dravidian School (Pallavas, Cholas,
Pandyas), The Indo Aryan or Nagara School, The Jain School, The Deccan (Early and Later
Chalukyans, the Rashtrakutas), The Indo Islamic Architecture : The Imperial Pathan (The
Delhi Sultanates), The Provinicial Pathan School and the Mughal Period, Hindu resurgence,
the Nayaks of South.
The West Asiatic: Beginning of Islam, The Arab Renaissance, Mongol Invasion, Destruction
of Baghdad by Genghis Khan, Mongols rule on West Asia, Turkish Capture of
Constantinople, Ottoman Domination of Islamic World.
East Asia: Nara Civilization in Japan, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Planned City of Peking:
Capital of Ming Dynasty.
Africa: Rapid Spread of Islam.
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5
6
Europe: Dark Ages Begin, The Romanesque Period, Rise of Monastries, Moorish Rule in
Spain, Gothic Architecture, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococco, (European Architecture to focus
mainly on England, Italy, France, Germany and Spain).
Pre Colombian America: Peak of Mayan Empire, Inca and Aztec Rules.
1.1.5
Book Code
Learning Material
Title,
Details
of Edition Publisher,
Author,
Chapters and Sections Year
Price,
Order It Here
ISBN of Original Edition Included in Syllabus
Text Books
A01031-T1
Reference Books
A01031-R1
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru,
“Glimpses
of
World
History”
A01031-R2
Geoffrey
and
Susan
Jellicoe, “Landscape
of Man”
A01031-R3
A. B. Gallion, “Urban
Pattern”
A01031-R4
Sir Bannister Fletcher,
“The History of
Architecture”
A01031-R5
Spiro Kostof “History of
Architecture”
A01031-R6
Markus Hattsein Peter
Dellus ed. “Islamic Art
and Architecture”
A01031-R7
J.E. Swain “History of
World Civilisation”
A01031-R8
H.G. Wells “A sport
History of the World”
A01031-R9
J.
Bronowski
“The
Ascent of Man”
A01031-R10
Satish Grover “Buddhist
and Hindu Architecture
in India”
A01031-R11
Percy Brown “Indian
Architecture”
A01031-R12
Sybil Moholy Nagy, “The
Matrix of Man”
A01031-R13
Dora Crouch, “History of
Architecture”
A01031-R14
Amold Toynbee, “A study
of history”
A01031-R15
Dora Crouch,“Traditions
in Architecture”
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1.2 A01032
1.2.1
Basic Information
Course Code
A01032
1.2.2
Course Name
Theory of Structures II
Prog
AP
Sem CP CST
3
4
40
Hrs.
SST Marks Type Cat
120 100
TH
Hrs.
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
Course Objectives: After successful completion of
this course, student should be able to :
• Theory of Structures I
• 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.
1.2.3
Units
UN Name of Unit
CP
CST
Block in
Hrs.
1
2
Elastic behaviour of material and
1st
Hook’s law, Stresses and strains
3
4
5
6
Theory of simple bending
Bending
and
shear
distribution
Direct and bending stresses
Deflection
7
8
Statically indeterminate structures
Propped cantilevers
1.2.4
10
stress 2nd
10
3rd
10
4th
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
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
Elastic behaviour of material: Stress, strain, elastic constants, elastic behaviour of
material and Hook’s law and yield point, stress strain diagrams for steel, timber and
concrete.
2
Stresses and strains: Compressive, tensile and shear stresses and strains
3
Theory of simple bending: Theory of simple bending, bending moment and moment of
resistance, section modulus.
4
Bending and shear stress distribution: Bending and shear stress distribution in simple
sections.
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UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
5
Direct and bending stresses: Direct and bending stresses in compression members.
6
Deflection: Deflection in simply supported beams and cantilevers, Double integration
method (Problems of full uniformly distributed load and point load only).
7
Statically indeterminate structures: Concept of statically indeterminate structures,
8
Propped cantilevers: Standard loadings
Degree of indeterminacy.
1.2.5
Learning Material
Title,
Details
of Edition Publisher,
Chapters and Sections Year
Price,
Author,
Order It Here
ISBN of Original Edition Included in Syllabus
Text Books
A01032-T1 Strength of Material by
Khurmi R. S.
A01032-T2 Applied Mechanics and
Strength of Materials by
Khurmi R. S.
A01032-T3 Text-Book of Applied
Mechanics by Khurmi R.
S.
Book Code
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1.3 A01033
1.3.1
Basic Information
Course Course Name
Code
A01033 CAD and Office Automation
1.3.2
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks Type Cat
AP
3
4
40
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
100
TH
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this
• Architectural Drawing and graphics II course, student should be
• Acquainted with operation of various soft wares and
office automation tools used in making drawings
and general administrative work of any professional
office.
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.
1.3.3
Units
UN
Name of Unit
1
Introduction to computer hardware
and softwares used for drafting
2
Detailed study of softwares used for
drafting
3
Detailed study of softwares used for
making presentations and general
administrative work
Study of other relevant computer
applications
4
1.3.4
UN
1
2
3
CP
CST in Evaluation Pattern
Block Hrs.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5
1st
10
MCQs (in Self-Test) will be asked on
these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5
2nd
10
MCQs (in Self-Test) will be asked on
these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5
3rd
10
MCQs (in Self-Test) will be asked on
these units.
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5
4th
10
MCQs (in Self-Test) will be asked on
these units.
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Introduction to computer hardware and softwares used for drafting: Introduction of
hardware of computers and software’s used for drafting and presentation of an architectural
drawing. Introduction to CAD software, All the commands in latest version of CAD in 2-D
and their application to make drawings and working drawings.
Detailed study of softwares used for drafting: Introduction to layers, editing
techniques, printing and plotting. Drawing simple 3D forms.
Detailed study of softwares used for making presentations and general
administrative work: Preparation of text or documents by using word processor software.
e.g. MS WORD, LOTUS WORDPRO etc. Analysis of collected data in the form of
spreadsheets and its presentation through graphs, pie charts etc. e.g. MS EXCEL, LOTUS
123 etc. Preparing advanced presentations by making slide show using presentation
software. e.g. MS POWERPOINT, MACROMEDIA DIRECTOR, PHOTOSHOP,
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4
CORELDRAW etc.
Study of other relevant computer applications: Creating and using databases in
computers using database management softwares e.g. DBASE, FOXPRO etc. Introduction to
concepts of LAN, WAN, Internet and intranet and the applications like Internet Browser,
mail client etc. Introduction to Project management softwares like MS PROJECT.
1.3.5
Learning Material
Title,
Details
of Edition Publisher,
Author,
Chapters
and
Sections Year
Price,
ISBN of Original Edition Included in Syllabus
Order It Here
Text Books
A01033-T1
Book Code
Reference Books
A01033-R1 “Computer Essentials” :
Textbook recommended
for MS-CIT examination
of Govt. of Maharashtra.
(Published for MKCL)
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1.4 A01034
1.4.1
Basic Information
Course Code Course Name
A01034
Building
Construction
Materials - II
1.4.2
Prog
and AP
Sem CP CST SST Marks Type Cat
3
4 80
120 100
ST
Hrs. Hrs.
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this
Course Prerequisites:
• Building Construction and Materials - course, student should be able to:
I
• Understand the basic building elements, their
function and behavior under various conditions with
specific reference to ‘Load bearing Construction’ and
simple non RCC frame structure.
• Develop strong sense of intuition, understanding of
the basic principles of construction and materials
and develop analytical and logical sequence in
thinking.
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. The emphasis should be on understanding the fundamental principles and
constructional details suitable for Indian Conditions rather than copying from foreign books. Stress
should be given on self study and site visits to understand the basics of construction technology
together with drawings.
1.4.3
Units
UN
Name of Unit
CP
CST
Block in
Hrs.
1
2
Tools and equipment
Materials
1st
20
3
4
Timber doors
Timber windows
2nd
20
5
6
Timber Staircases
Timber Roofs
3rd
20
7
8
Timber floors
Timber balconies
4th
20
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Evaluation Pattern
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 57 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.
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1.4.4
UN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Syllabus
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Tools and equipment: Introduction to various tools and equipment commonly used in
Carpentry and joinery work.
Materials: Study of following building with their characteristics, available market forms,
preservation, appropriate use and common tests. Timber, bamboo, Thatch, Roofing tiles.
Timber doors: Simple timber joinery, Doors – Frameless, ledged, braced, battened, paneled,
glazed, solid and hollow core flush and their combinations.
Timber windows: Windows – frameless, ledged, battened, glazed etc.
Timber Staircases: terminology, types and construction details.
Timber Roofs: terminology, function, possible shapes and construction of sloping , Lean
to, coupled, collar roofs , etc, Fixing of tiles for roofs.
Timber floors: Framed construction – single and double floors.
Timber balconies: terminology, types and construction details.
1.4.5
Learning Material
Details
of Edition Publisher,
Title,
Chapters
and
Sections Year
Price,
Author,
Order It Here
ISBN
of
Original Included in Syllabus
Edition
Text Books
A01034-T1
Reference Books
A01034-R1
Elements of structure
by Morgan
A01034-R2
Structure
in
Architecture
by
Salvadori.
A01034-R3
Building construction
by Mckay W. B., Vol. 1
to 4
A01034-R4
Construction
of
Building by Barry, Vol.
I to V
A01034-R5
Construction
Technology by Chudley
R. Vol. I to IV
A01034-R6
Building Construction
Illustrated – Ching
Francis D. K.
A01034-R7
Elementary
Building
Construction
by
Michell
A01034-R8
Engineering Material –
Chaudhary
A01034-R9
Building Construction
Materials – M. V. Naik.
A01034-R10 Civil Engineer’s Hand
Book – Khanna
A01034-R11 Vastu Rachana – Shri
Sane
A01034-R12 National Building code
and ISI specifications
Book Code
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1.5 A01035
1.5.1
Basic Information
Course Code
A01035
1.5.2
Course Name
Architectural Design I
Prog
AP
Sem
3
CP
4
CST
80
Hrs.
SST
120
Hrs.
Marks Type Cat
100
ST
Prerequisites and Objectives
Course Prerequisites:
• Basic Design II
• Architectural Drawing & Graphics II
• Climatology
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this
course, student should be able to
• Identify parts of building.
• Understand activity/ function, structure & form/
Aesthetics as three essentials in design of a
building.
• Design simple, single function buildings/ structures.
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 three-dimensional 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.
1.5.3
Units
UN
Name of Unit
1
2
Study of Components of a building
through sketches, etc. Study of
Ergonomics in buildings, Study of role
of materials.
Design of single activity, single space,
building/ structure for human use.
E.g. Bus shelter, Ice-cream kiosk,
Watchman’s cabin, etc.
Study and critical appraisal of a
typical single family residential
building.
Design a simple dwelling unit such as
week-end cottage, twin house, row
house, etc.
3
4
5
6
7
8
1.5.4
UN
1
2
3
CP
CST
Block in
Hrs.
1st
20
2nd
20
3rd
20
4th
20
Evaluation Pattern
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 57 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 as a subject. Study of different components that go into
making of a building. E.g. columns, beams, walls, roofs, plinths, steps, balconies, doors,
windows, etc. Collection of information and sketches for different components used in making
of a building/ structure for human use.
Study of ergonomics involved in design of buildings and its components. Role of materials in
design of components in a building and broad parameters of the choice of materials.
Making measured drawing of a single-family residential unit, including furniture layout, use
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4
5
6
7
8
pattern at different hours of a day and on special occasions.
Critical appraisal of the above measured single family residential unit with reference to
above studies and theories learned in Basic Design I & II
Design of single activity, single space, building/ structure for human use. E.g. Bus shelter,
Ice-cream kiosk, Watchman’s cabin, etc.
Design of single activity, single space/ two spaces, building/ structure meant for human
occupation. E.g. Night shelter at trekking place, Cottage at resort, etc.
1.5.5
Learning Material
Book Code Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Text Books
A01035-T1
Reference Books
A01035-R1
Details
of Edition Publisher,
Chapters
and
Sections Year
Price,
Included in Syllabus
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