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Syllabus, Teaching and Examination Schedule

B. Architecture II-Year (3rd Semester)

Climate and Design | ARC2030

Teaching and Evaluation Scheme: L T P D Cr Course Work Mid-Semester Exam End-Semester Exam Exam Time (hrs)

3 1 0 0 4 15 25 60 2

(Abbreviations: L = Lectures, T = Tutorials, P = Practical, D = Drawing, Cr = Credit)

Objectives: The students need to be aware about the various aspects of designing with climate, like human comfort, energy efficiency/conservation, sustainability, cost efficiency, global warming and ecological protection. By the end of the course, they should be sensitive towards the climatic context of buildings and should be able to develop architecture which responds to a given geographical/climatic context.

Content: Unit-I Sun and Climate: Introduction to the scope and relevance of the subject. Introduction to climate and

seasons, various elements of climate, tropics and climate zones, macro and micro climate, role of sun in climate patterns and season changes and factors affecting the designing of buildings. Direct and Indirect Insolation, reflectivity and emissivity, methods of recording the sun’s position, solar radiation gain through walls, roofs, etc., and, introduction to solar charts.

Unit-II Human Comfort and Energy Efficiency: Factors determining human comfort in buildings; heat balance and comfort, thermal comfort, heat stress, effective temperature, bioclimatic analysis and individual variations. Introduction to energy efficiency in buildings; the desired conditions.

Unit-III Day Lighting and Air Temperature: Discussion on importance of day lighting and its associated aspects; glare, colour, amount of light, sky as a source of day light, day light factor, effect of clear/obstructed openings of various size/shape/location on day lighting in buildings, intensity of light spread, penetration, and, design and setting of buildings for daylight. Factors that affect air temperature; latitude, altitude, seasons, and other components of macro climate (water bodies, land masses, wind, etc.), thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, and heat transmission through building components.

Unit-IV Wind and Precipitation: Heating and cooling effects of topography, air movement in and around buildings of different forms and sizes, ideal size and positions of openings for wind, spatial layout and structure and buildings for wind, neighbourhood design and city planning according to wind. Effect of wind on the design and siting of buildings. Introduction to different forms of precipitation (rain, snow, hail, sleet, fog, etc.) and their effects on buildings, rain water harvesting techniques, water vapour, condensation, relative and absolute humidity, etc.

Unit-V Design Techniques: Application of the above principles in the design and siting of buildings and their components, buildings shapes and fenestration, volume effect, chimney effect, cavity walls, time lag, ventilation, evaporative cooling, effect of landscape and site design, active and passive methods of climate control. Application of solar charts in the design of sun control devices. Brief introduction to intelligent buildings, sustainable design, and BIM tools.

Methodology: Audio Visual lectures and presentations.

Case studies and outstation/local site visits.

Student Seminars, Practical exercises and model making.

Text and Reference Books: Manual of Tropical Housing, Koenigsberger, Ingersoll, Mayhew, Szokolay.

Climate Responsive Architecture, Arvind Krishnan.

Adapting Buildings and Cities for Climate Change, Roaf, Chrichton, Nicol.

Architecture in a Climate of Change, Peter F. Smith.

Bioclimatic Housing: Innovative Designs for Warm Climates, Richard Hyde.

Syllabus, Teaching and Examination schedule

B. Architecture II Year (4th Semester)

Pre Modern/Western Architecture | ARC2040


2 1 0 0 3 15 25 60 2


Objectives: To introduce and familiarize the students with primitive architecture and its development pattern.

To understand the importance of factors responsible for development of any style of architecture; such as climate, geology, geography, socio-cultural, religious beliefs and practices etc.

To study styles with respect to the architectural characteristics that developed during that period.

Contents: Unit I Egyptian and West Asian architecture: Evolution and development of Tomb and temple architecture, the

great pyramids, Study of important civilizations and cities of Mesopotamia like Khorsabad etc. Architectural features and important buildings of buildings.

Unit II Greek and Roman architecture: Architectural Development patterns in Hellenic and Hellenistic period, Aegean civilization, Introduction of classical orders, study of architectural features and important buildings like, Agora, Acropolis, and Temples etc. Roman architectural style, Classical orders, study of construction materials and systems. Important buildings like theatres, forums and aqueducts etc.

Unit III Early Christian, Byzantine and Romanesque architecture: Early basilica churches, planning concepts of churches. Development of domes during Byzantine period and study of important buildings. Architectural characteristics of Romanesque period with emphasis on massiveness, new construction methods and planning concepts.

Unit IV Gothic architecture: Study of special architectural features like flying buttresses, ribbed vaults, stained glass etc. introduced during this period. Study of important churches and cathedrals. Important buildings of French and English style.

Unit V Renaissance and Baroque architecture: Revolution in architectural style during Renaissance period and Baroque style of architecture. Important artists/architects of the period and their works.

Methodology: Lectures and presentations.

Preparation of plates/sheets for above topics.

Theoretical assignments/ seminar presentations on above topics.

Text and Reference Books: A History of Architecture by Banister Fletcher's

Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period) by Percy Brown

Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture Satish Grover.


B. Architecture II Year (3rd Semester)

Building Services-I (Water Supply and Sanitation) | ARC2050


2 1 0 0 3 15 25 60 2


Objectives: To understand the basic principles of water supply and sanitation.

To make the students enable to draw the piping system (pipe above ground and underground) for different types of buildings.

To familiarize the student with plumbing bye laws as per ISI.

Contents: Unit-I

Introduction to Water Supply: Need to protect water supply and requirements of water supply to different types of buildings. Sources of water supply, impurities of water, quantity and quality of water and treatment plants.

Unit-II

Principles of Water Supply: Conveyance and distribution of water overhead tank underground tanks pipe appurtenances. Hot and cold water supply system in a low rise and high rise buildings, various types of water meters, distribution system in campus. Pipes - their size, jointing and different fittings.

Unit-III

Introduction to Sanitation: Purpose and principles of sanitation, collection and conveyance of waste matter. Dry carriage and water carriage systems. Quantity and Quality of refuse, design and construction of sewer’s and sewer appurtenances, roof and surface water drainage.

Unit-IV

Sanitation Engineering: Study of various Sanitary appliances, traps their variety, pipes and joints, sanitary pipe work below and above ground level. Drainage systems in non-municipal area. Gradients of drain- self cleansing and non-scouring velocities. Manholes and ventilation of sewerage. Rain water storage and water harvesting principles and methods.

Unit-V

Systems of Plumbing and Bye-Laws: The water supply and sanitary system in individual and group of buildings – Single stack, one-pipe and two-pipe. Gully trap, inspection and intercepting chambers, Septic tanks. Indian standards for designing the Toilet /Kitchen, etc. Model Plumbing Bye-laws.

Methodology: The course shall be covered through lectures and tutorials.

The emphasis will be on the studio exercise on designing and detailing the layout of water supply and drainage in a building, toilet and kitchen.

The students shall be motivated to visit the practical site.

Text and Reference Books: Shah, Charanjit S., Water Supply and Sanitation

Eddy, Metal F., Waste Water Engineering

Wanielista, Yousuf., Storm Water Management

Deolalikar., Plumbing Design and Plumbing

Rangwala, S. C., Water Supply and Sanitation.



Building Services-II (Electrical, Illumination and Acoustics) | ARC2060


2 1 0 0 3 15 25 60 2


Objectives: To disseminate knowledge about various materials & accessories used in wiring and type of luminaires required for

various purposes.

To understand the terms used in acoustics and various materials used for acoustical treatment.

Contents:

Methodology Lectures and presentations

Drawing and design studio

Case Studies, market surveys & Site Studies

Text and Reference Books: Room Acoustics by Taylor & Francis

Concert Halls and Opera Houses by Leo Beranek

Acoustics in Building Design by K. A. Siraskar.

Unit-I Wiring: A brief outline of power distribution & introduction to electrical fittings. Wire specifications and current carrying capacity. Systems of electrical wiring-batten wiring, capping and casing, concealed, conduit and concealed.

Unit-II Accessories: Conduit. Conduit pipes, junction box, switch, type of switches and switch boards, sockets, plugs, fuse, MCB, their materials and specification etc.

Unit-III Architectural Illumination: Electric light sources and their characteristics viz. Incandescent lamps, Fluorescent lamps, Mercury vapour lamps, Sodium vapour lamps, Neon lamps etc. Lumen airs and their efficiency. Light flux method for finding the number of lamps for a particular level of illumination. Flood lighting old buildings and calculation for power load and consumption etc.

Unit-IV Acoustics: Terms used in acoustics like reverberation, pitch, absorption, sound reflection, noise, reverberation time, echo, sound level, damping, hearing range, frequency, loudness etc. Basics &Applied aspects of Acoustics and sound insulation. Indoor noise, planning against indoor noise, outdoor noise (traffic & buildings in built – up area), planning against outdoor noise.

Unit-V Design & Market Survey: Electrical drawing of small areas like offices, shops, rooms and other small units. Design using market survey of materials used in insulation and through hollow & composite wall construction, rat trap bond etc. Understanding of material for Insulation of walls, flooring & ceiling.


B. Architecture II-Year (3rd -Semester)

Ancient Architecture (Indian and Far East) | ARC2070


2 1 0 0 3 15 25 60 2


Objectives: To understand Legacy & works of Planning Architecture and Art of Ancient Civilization.

To understand the impact of geography, climate and resources on art and architecture.

Contents:

Unit I

Introduction to Ancient Civilizations: Understanding the development of a particular style on the basis of religious belief, culture, geography, geology and other factors. Architecture of Indus Valley civilization. Vedic architecture and the concept of Vastu-Shastra.

Unit II

Buddhist and Jain architecture: Impact of religious beliefs and its philosophy on development of Buddhist & Jain Architecture style. . Study of buildings developed during these periods & their typical characteristics. Study of important buildings like Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, Dilwara temples etc Brief study of Buddhist architecture outside India.

Unit III

Nagara & Vesara Architecture: The philosophy & evolution of 3 styles; Nagara, Vesara and Dravidian. Evolution of temple architecture & its philosophy. Important characteristic features of Nagara (North Indian) style & Vesara (Central Indian) style of architecture. Study of important caves & temples, Orrisan temples, Khajuraho group of temples, Durga temple, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Elephanta caves, etc.

Unit IV

Dravidian Architecture: Influence of North Indian style on Central Indian style of architecture. The study of important architectural characteristics of the period and examples like Seven Rathas, Shore temple, Rameswaram temple etc.

Unit V

Art, Architecture and Developments in the Far East: Study the developments in architecture in far east during this period. Characteristics and examples from the far east region like, Burma, Cambodia etc.

Methodology: Chalk Board Lectures/AV presentations and follow up assignments.

Group studies and presentations.

Text and Reference Books: A History of Architecture by Banister Fletcher's

Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period) by Percy Brown

Masterpieces of Traditional Indian Architecture Satish Grover

Ancient Indian Architecture (from blossom to bloom) by Sanjeev Maheshwari and Rajeev Garg

History of Indian Architecture (Buddhist, Jain and Hindu Period) by Sharmin Khan.


B. Architecture II-Year (3rd -Semester)

Construction and Materials-II | ARC2330

Teaching and evaluation scheme: L T P D Cr Course Work Mid-Semester Exam End-Semester Exam Exam Time (hrs)

1 0 2 3 5 40 20 40 2


Objectives: To develop an understanding regarding the construction of sub-structural component of a building.

To familiarize the students to structures used for spanning and securing wall openings.

To understand the basics of methods employed in making thermal and sound insulated structures.

To develop an understanding regarding uses of different materials in constructing various components of buildings.

Contents: Unit I Foundations: Site investigation methods, Bearing capacity of soils.

Functions of foundation, Types of foundation, Construction details of shallow foundations such as stepped footing, grillage, and raft foundation. Foundations in black cotton soil. Deep foundation in building such as pile foundation.

Unit II Doors and Windows: Wooden: their types, uses, and construction details. Steel: their types, uses, and construction details.

Unit III Lintels and Arches: Classification of lintels, construction details, specifications, and uses. Different types of arches, their construction technique, specifications, details and uses.

Unit IV Thermal and Sound Insulation: Introduction to basic concept of thermal and sound insulation of buildings, methods employed, materials used. Need and advantages of cavity walls, construction details, types of defects in construction, precautions to be taken. Basic concept of sound insulation in buildings, construction details of sound insulated walls and floorings.

Materials: Metals and alloys: ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals and its alloys, their uses in building components Glass: Introduction, constituent and properties, classification and its uses in building components. Plastics and Fibre: Definition, constituents, classification, commercial forms and its uses in building components. Termite treatment.

Methodology: Preparation of plates/sheets for all topics.


Site visit/ practical demonstration and material survey report.

Text and reference books: Building Construction Volume 1 by W. B. Mckay.

Building Construction Volume 2 by W. B. Mckay.

Building Construction Volume 4 by J. K. Mckay.

Building Construction by B. C. Punmia, 2016 Edition.



Construction and Materials-III | ARC2380


1 0 2 3 5 40 20 40 2


Objectives: Introduction, basic concepts of R.C.C., technical terms used in the R.C.C. structures and their placement in buildings.

To understand the basic characteristics of Coarse and fine aggregate materials.

Contents: Unit I RCC Form work and Components: Introduction and Construction details of Form work and components for

RCC construction. Materials Selection, Economy in Form Work, order and method of removing formwork R.C.C. and its Components such as foundations, beam, column, column beam connections and slabs etc.

Unit II Stairs: Introduction, technical terms, Requirement of a good stair, its various types in R.C.C with placement of steel in waist slab, landing, and radiating steps, concept of tread, riser, headroom and railing. Construction of ramp / skid free surface (concept of slopes and turning radius).

Unit III Damp proofing and water proofing: Introduction, Causes of dampness, Sources of dampness. Methods of damp-proofing. Materials used for damp-proofing, damp-proofing treatment in buildings, water proofing treatment for the roofs of the buildings (Terracing).

Unit IV Floors: Introduction, types, materials and construction of ground floors such as Muram Flooring, Flagstone Flooring, Cement Concrete Flooring, Marble Flooring, Timber Flooring etc. Materials: Cement and Lime: Introduction, constituents, types, properties and grades of cement and lime, commercial names of cement. Plastering and Pointing. Aggregates: Fine and Coarse Aggregates, water cement ratio, grades of concrete, properties of concrete. Concrete Mix design, production and placing. Compaction and curing of concrete. Concrete admixes Reinforcement and concept of Fe grades.

Methodology: Preparation of sheets for above topics.


Site visits/ practical demonstration.

Text and Reference Books: Building Construction By Sushil Kumar

Concrete Technology and Good Construction Practices by Y.P. Gupta

Building Construction by J K Mckay.

Syllabus Teaching and Examination Schedule

B. Architecture II Year (3rd Semester)

Model Making & Photography | ARC2910


1 0 2 0 3 60 - 40 -


Objectives: To understand the built open relationship through models.

To comprehend the building and its components in its three dimensional form.

To improve photography skills for delivering its realistic view of Buildings and Models.

Contents: General Information about various materials, tools, cameras and lenses to be used in model making and photography. Sequence of various stages and operations involved in model making like preparation of base, layouts, cutting & joining technique, fixing and finishing of various components and landscaping. Different type of models like composition of geometric forms, block models, buildings, site development, gates, mobiles & interior models. Methods of presentation of models, scale, degree of accuracy, refinement colour combination, material choice etc. Techniques of model photography in the exterior spaces so as to merge them with nature for providing realistic images of models.

Methodology: Lectures and presentations

Individual and group exercises of Model Making

Photography of Models in daylight and flash light

Text and Reference Books: Rendering with Pen and Ink by Robert W Gill.



Computer Applications in Architecture-I | ARC2930


1 1 2 0 3 60 - 40 -


Objectives: To enable the students to make reports, presentations, and architectural drawings using various word processing, presentation making, and CADD software. To also introduce them to the concept of image processing, video editing, etc.

Contents: Basic introduction to computer requirements and their performance in architectural applications. Introduction to the role of computers in architectural applications vis a vis making drawings, presentations, reports, BOQ’s, renders, animations, etc. Introduction to various word processing, presentation making and tabulation software. Learning how to make reports; using automatic citations styles, font control, font styles, automatic captions/contents/tables, etc. Learning editing, animation, hyperlinking, etc., in making presentations. Introduction to tabulation and using formulae. Using AutoCAD to make architectural drawings with introduction to basics drafting commands and concepts like: layers, line-weight, line-type, properties, dimension styles, text styles, annotation styles, and blocks, working on layouts and plotting using various means. Introduction to allied applications for image processing, post production, etc.

Methodology: Lectures and demonstrations.

Application/practical sessions in the labs.

Sample exercises.

Text, Reference Books and Documentaries: QCAD- An introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) by Andrew Mustun.

Mastering AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014, by George Omura, Brian C. Benton

Photoshop® in Architectural Graphics, Horst Sondermann.

Various open tutorials on the internet.


B. Architecture II-Year (4th Semester)

Computer Applications in Architecture-II | ARC2940


1 1 2 0 3 60 - 40 -


Objectives: To enable the students to be able to create 3D models, and make them aware of rendering and postproduction, including animations, walkthroughs, renders, etc.

Contents: Introduction to the basic concepts of 3D modelling in architecture: methods and software. Outline of UCS, environment, planar modelling, mesh modelling, material and libraries/families of blocks and components. Introduction to Trimble Sketchup and its basic commands of modelling, editing, layer and material control, warehouse and component libraries, using layout, contour development and introduction to various plugins. Tutorials on inbuilt and third party rendering applications/plugins, and animation/walkthrough rendering on Sketchup. Introduction to REVIT Architecture, advantages of REVIT over AutoCAD, creating floors, walls, roofs and building components, assigning materials, using inbuilt render engines, creating plans/elevations/sections/views, generating walkthroughs and linking the file with other graphic software. Introduction to other allied applications for satellite imagery procurement, geometrical corrections, post production, etc.

Methodology: Lectures and demonstrations.

Application/practical sessions in the labs.

Sample exercises.

Text, Reference Books and Documentaries: The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture: Modelling Buildings, Visualizing Design, and Creating Construction

Documents with SketchUp Pro and LayOut, Michael Brightman.

Autodesk Revit 2017 for Architecture: No Experience Required, Eric Wing.

Various open tutorials on the internet.



Architecture Design-II | ARC2630


1 0 2 5 7 50 10 40 6


Objectives: To develop the basic understanding of space standard.

To understand user needs (both spatial and qualitative) on a larger scale and to apply them in architectural design.

To understand the Indian tradition and culture in architecture through vernacular architecture in ruler areas

Contents: Organization of various spaces and evolution of built form in relation to physical, climate and site consideration. Application of planning and design standards. The Studio exercises should relate personal and learnt experiences to behavioural needs, and translate them into architectural programme requirements. Design problems should include data collection, user requirements, and should involve building design for a moderately large group of people, for example, primary school, indoor small clubs, restaurant, diagnostic centre, coaching centre and residences etc. The design exercises might also include a study of vernacular architectural tradition, to develop a better understanding of the Indian way of life, and architectural response to culture, geographical and climatic conditions. Note: Case Studies, site/field visits, if planned by the concerned teacher(s) would be mandatory for all Students, may involve local/outstation visits, and shall have weightage in coarse work marks.

Methodology: Studio lectures and presentations.

Group exercises of virtual/live case studies, site visits/studies.

Group discussions.

Studio assignments.

Pin-up juries and reviews by internal faculty

Text and Reference Books: Neufert’s Data.

Time saver Standards, Building types

National Building code.


B. Architecture II-Year (4th Semester)

Architecture Design-III | ARC2640


1 0 2 5 7 50 10 40 6


Objectives: To establish site and context as the prime generators of design decisions.

To develop the ability to interpret site information as an important aid to architectural decision making

To enable the students to handle design projects having special spatial requirements.

Contents: Introduction to detailed site analysis, importance of site context and its relation to the built environment. Introduction to site planning techniques, considerations, desired situations, site design and landscaping. Problems should include the aspect of site planning and special/specific requirements of the respective projects, such as hostel, museum, art gallery, Senior Secondary schools, guest house, duplex homes, nursing homes, etc. Note: Case Studies, site/field visits, if planned by the concerned teacher(s) would be mandatory for all Students, may involve local/outstation visits, and shall have weightage in coarse work marks.

Methodology: Studio lectures and presentations.

Group exercises of virtual/live case studies, site visits/studies.

Group discussions.

Studio assignments.

Pin-up juries and reviews by internal faculty

Text and Reference Books: Neufert’s Data.

Time saver Standards, Building types

National Building code.