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Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra
Open University
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Nashik – 422 222, India
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T e c h n o l o g y
Y ash wantr ao Ch ava n Ma har a shtra Ope n Un ive rs ity
S c h o o l
Architecture
Programme
B.Arch.
Contents
1.
Semester 10 ..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1.
A01101 ............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2.
A01102 ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3.
A01103 ............................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.
A01104 ............................................................................................................................................ 9
1.5.
A01105 .......................................................................................................................................... 11
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1. Semester 10
1.1. A01101
Code
Course Name
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
Cat
A01101
Planning Elective
AP
1
4
40
120
100
TH
DC
Course Prerequisites:
Architectural Design V
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should undertaken in depth study of a particular subject of
his/her liking in greater detail but in the larger context of overall
scope of Architecture syllabus at undergraduate level. This will give
students an opportunity to develop their skills in a subject they
may opt, to make their career in future. In depth study in Electives
will prepare the technical base of the students. Since the
Architectural Projects in future are going to be very complex, the
need of support staff in Architectural Practice will be fulfilled and
the student’s skills and talent will be effectively used.
Studio: The students are expected to study one selected topic in depth, including the basic principles, and their
application in built projects by undertaking case studies, necessary site visits, and collecting all the relevant information
to make it an exhaustive study and present it in a well documented format having A-3 / A-4 size papers property filed in
a file with a signed certificate from concerned counselor / Expert stating that the study was carried out under his
guidance and countersigned by the Principal / Academic Co-ordinator during single calendar month.
UN
Name of Unit
1
History of Urban Design
2
Urban Design Project formulation
3
Techniques of Urban Design:
4
Execution of Urban Design Projects
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
Examples of early Urban design efforts in Classical and pre-industrial cities- objectives and scope of urban
design- Basic functions of urban design- Scope and Criteria of Urban Design projects. Value enhancement,
aesthetics and conservation. Elements of urban design, its principles and various theories of urban design.
2
Urban design projects in various scales: National, Metropolitan, City and project levels, Case studies. Surveying
methods and techniques, Demographic surveys, Infrastructure survey, Visual Survey, - Perceiving cities,
Cognitive mapping, surveying building use and condition, space linkage and mobility Urban design principlesScales and mass, Skyline studies, Urban-spaces and their characteristics and circulation, principles of
organisation- built forms.
3
Urban design policies, Formulation of policies for various components like landscape, infrastructure and built
forms. Conservation and economic considerations, Road forms and hierarchy, Road pattern, Pedestrian areas,
malls, urban elements, Open spaces and waterfront development.
4
Legal aspects - LA act and town Planning acts- Project preparation- financing for project realization- concept of
contribution and compensation- agencies involved in the execution- co-ordination role of planning authorities
project execution phases, schedules and role of Urban Arts Commission. Urban- project financing agencies.
Book Code
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
CP
CST
Evaluation Pattern
1
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
2
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
3
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
4
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
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1.2. A01102
Code
Course Name
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
Cat
A01102
Professional Practice II
AP
1
4
40
120
100
TH
DC
Course Prerequisites:
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should be acquainted with
Professional Practice I
documentation
works/projects
and
procedures
for
execution
of
building
managerial aspects of the same.
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient projects on the topics given below, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor, during single calendar month.
UN
Name of Unit
CP
CST
Evaluation Pattern
1
Valuation.
1
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
2
Tenders
2
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
3
Articles of Agreement
3
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
4
Site – visits and architectural supervision.
5
Arbitration
4
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
Introduction to valuation of properties, its purpose and different methods of valuation as adopted by different
organisations / bodies. Dilapidations and Easements.
2
Tenders – Types and procedures, selection of contractor for building work / project, pre-qualification of
contractors, letter of Intent / “Works-order” to the Contractor.
3
Articles of Agreement and Conditions of Contract. (Study of conditions stipulated by I.I.A., Price Escalation).
4
Site – visit reports and instructions.
Introduction to architectural supervision, quality control and monitoring of projects, with the help of Bat-Charts /
CPM / Pert-Charts.
5
Introduction to ‘Arbitration’.
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A01102-R1
Private Architectural practice –
by Manrice E. Tayler
A01102-R2
Architectural
Procedure –
Turner.
A01102-R3
Professional Practice in India –
by Madhav G. Deobhakta
A01102-R4
Professional Practice – by R. H.
Namavati
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Practice
and
by Hamilton H.
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Book Code
Title,
Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
A01102-R5
Architect’s Act 1972
A01102-R6
Council of Architecture and I.I.A.
Publication relevant
to the
‘Course-outline above’.
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1.3. A01103
Code
Course Name
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
Cat
A01103
Management Elective: Architectural
Legalities
AP
1
4
40
120
100
TH
DC
Course Prerequisites:
The subject of Electives has been introduced in syllabus with
specific intention of in depth study of a particular subject of
student’s liking in greater detail but in the larger context of overall
scope of Architecture syllabus at undergraduate level. This will give
students an opportunity to develop their skills in a subject they
may opt, to make their career in future.
Architectural Design V
Architectural practice is a team effort in which persons of different
skills in varied fields are required to collaborate.
Since the Architectural Projects in future are going to be very
complex, the vital need understanding various roles of Architect in
Practice.
Studio:
The students are expected to be introduced to one selected topic in brief about basic principles and their application in
projects with the help of lectures by Experts and case studies, site visits, and collection of relevant information to make
them understand importance of knowledge Laws related to Architectural Practice. The project could be presented in a
well documented format having A-3 / A-4 size papers properly filed with a signed certificate from concerned counselor /
Expert stating that the study was carried out under his guidance and countersigned by the Principal / Academic
coordinator during single calendar month.
UN
Name of Unit
1
Architects Act 1972 and Council of
Architecture
CP
2
Architects “Professional conduct” regulations
CST
Evaluation Pattern
1
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
2
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
3
Introduction to various other Acts relevant to
3
Architectural Professional practice.
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
4
Introduction to various other Acts relevant to
4
Architectural Professional practice.
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5 MCQs (in
Self-Test) will be asked on these units.
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
Architects Act 1972 – Constitution of COA; Recognition, addition of Qualification; Procedure of registration,
Renewal, Misconduct, Removal, and Restoration of registration of Architect.
2
Architects (Professional conduct) Regulations laid by COA. Conditions of engagement & scale of charges for
Comprehensive Architectural Services. Architect’s Professional liability.
3
Introduction to various other Acts about which an Architect must be familiar and importance of knowledge of
such Acts like: State Land Revenue codes, BPMC act, Act under which Urban & Regional development authorities
are constituted & other similar acts, Regional - Development Plans & Development control rules relevant to the
location of the project,
Introduction to various other Acts about which an Architect must be familiar and importance of knowledge of
such Acts like: Coastal Development, Environment control & Pollution control regulations, Central & state
Government Acts & policies for promotion of housing for under privileged/economically weaker sections,
Minorities, Barrier free design guidelines, Hazard & Disaster Management guidelines, SEZs, Special industrial
Zones, Contract Act, Income Tax-Service Tax Acts, etc.
4
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Author,
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A01103-T1
Handbook of Professional
Documents
2007
Council of Architecture,
New Delhi
Reference Books
A01103-R1
Note: Detailed syllabus for Elective Topics will be finalized by individual Study Centre in consultation with expert Faculty,
considering the time and marks allotted to the subject.
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1.4. A01104
Code
Course Name
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
A01104
Allied Elective
AP
1
4
80
120
100
Studio DC
Course Prerequisites:
Architectural Design V
Cat
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should undertaken in depth study of a particular subject of
his/her liking in greater detail but in the larger context of overall
scope of Architecture syllabus at undergraduate level. This will give
students an opportunity to develop their skills in a subject they
may opt, to make their career in future. In depth study in Electives
will prepare the technical base of the students. Since the
Architectural Projects in future are going to be very complex, the
need of support staff in Architectural Practice will be fulfilled and
the student’s skills and talent will be effectively used.
Studio: The students are expected to study one selected topic in depth, including the basic principles, and their
application in built projects by undertaking case studies, necessary site visits, and collecting all the relevant information
to make it an exhaustive study and present it in a well documented format having A-3 / A-4 size papers property filed in
a file with a signed certificate from concerned counselor / Expert stating that the study was carried out under his
guidance and countersigned by the Principal / Academic Co-ordinator during single calendar month.
UN
Name of Unit
CP
1
Visual Communication
2
Art in Architecture
3
Photography & Architecture
4
Architectural Journalism
5
Architectural Conservation
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
An overview of importance of visual communication in the built environment to facilitate way finding .
Visual and tactile communication system theories . Visual and tactile communication system industry . Way
finding in architecture, interiors and landscape . Language and universal communication . Architecture as
visually communicating entities in the electronic age .
2
An overview of role of art in the history of world architecture and the symbiotic relationship of art in architecture
. Brief history of world art and different isms of art. Influence of art and artists on architecture . Artist –
Architects in history . Paintings to murals – art as body of architecture . History of Indian art and influences on
architecture . Ethnic/tribal art and architecture .
3
An overview of role of photography as an art form and commercial venture in architecture . History of
photography, cameras, lenses . Film based and digital photography . Art of photography and great
photographers of the world . Architectural photography and documentation .
4
An overview of journalism and reporting in the field of architecture and planning . Structure of Architectural
journals. Writing descriptive and analytical reports, . Editing write ups . Photo journalism. Books reviews.
Page compositions, The printing process. Electronic media and e-journals .
5
An overview of architectural conservation and heritage forms in settlements .
4
CST
40
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 5-7 minutes. In case of disagreement
among the experts, decision of external expert
shall be final.
Introduction to Conservation: Definition, need and criteria for conservation, History and development of
conservation in Architecture, Agencies involved in conservation, ICCROM, ICOMOS, Venice Charter (1996), Burra
Charter, Getty Conservation Institute. Study of various approaches to conservation. Role of Heritage commission
INTACH and other agencies. Value and Ethics, Cultural Heritage Criteria to identify "Heritage items" for
conservation.
Causes of deterioration: Study on deterioration and factors causing deterioration, Study of causes of decay –
Physical, Biological and botanical causes, Man made causes- Wars, Pollution, Vibrations, Vandalism and neglect.
Documentation of deterioration in Built form. Estimation and assessment of damages in built forms .
Techniques of Conservation : Elements, Materials and Techniques for conservation and Documentation.
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Natural stones, Granite, Brick, Concrete, Various types of wood and wooden construction. Study of various types
of mortars and plastering, steel and plastic, glass. Lime and stucco, paints and painting. Conservation
Engineering- Degrees of intervention- preservation, conservation, adaptive re-use, translocation.
Guidelines, Policy formulation and Planning: Integrated conservation: planning for conservation and introduction
latest techniques of conservation area mapping.Economics of conservation: "Tags" like tourism in conservation.
Various techniques of documentation, Works of ASI, ASI conservation procedures.
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1.5. A01105
Code
Course Name
Prog
Sem
CP
CST
SST
Marks
Type
Cat
A01105
Architectural Project Stage - II
AEP
1
4
80
120
100
PW
DC
Course Prerequisites:
Architectural Project Stage - I
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course,
student should be able to
Design all the various types of buildings.
Culmination of study of last 5 years.
Studio or Sessional Work: Students are expected to complete the projects, with critical remarks and assessment for 30
marks from the internal counselor.
UN
Name of Unit
1
Selecting site preparing design program
2
Preparing actual design
3
Writing report for the project
CP
4
CST
80
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 5-7 minutes. In case of disagreement
among the experts, decision of external expert
shall be final.
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
1
Selection of site and Preparing detailed design program for the project.
2
Preparing design for the project, making presentation drawings, working Drawings, model, etc.
3
Preparing report to include above studies and conclusions, concept for design and explaining other statistics,
estimate, etc.
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