CHITKARA SCHOOL OF PLANNING & ARCHITECTURE Name of Student:

SESSION: 2017-18; SEMESTER July-Dec 2017; ST-1

1 STSEM. B.ARCH. BATCH: 2017 Roll No.

COURSE CODE: ARL 2109 COURSE NAME: HISTORY OF BUILT

ENVIRONMENT- I

DURATION: 1 HR 30MIN. MAX.

MARKS: 30

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: SET- 1

1. Attempt ANY TWO questions from Part A, 5 marks each.

2. Attempt ANY TWO question from each of Part B, 10 marks each.
3. Make neat and proportionate sketches to support your answer. 10% of marks are reserved for sketches, wherever asked
for.
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PART A (5 X 2 = 10 marks)

Q1. Describe how geographical and climatic factors can influence the architecture of a place. (5)

Q2. Architecture is frozen music.

Define Architecture in your own words and justify how the above expression is meaningfully true. (5)

Q3. Along with neat sketches, define the following terms with respect to architecture: 2.5 X 2 = (5)
a) Products b) Interiors

Q4. What do you understand by the term Architectural Character? Write about any two criteria that helps
to determine the architectural character of a place/building. 1+2+2 = (5)

PART B (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

Q5. a) Write a short note on Pre-Historic architectural character. (5)

b) Along with neat and suitable sketches, describe these pre-historic structures mentioned below:
i) Menhir ii) Dolmen 2.5 X 2 = (5)

Q6. a) Draw neat and labelled sketches of Beehive Hut and Tepee. 2.5 X 2 = (5)
b) Along with neat and labelled sketches, write short notes on Lascaux Cave, France (5)

Q7. With supportive sketches, describe in detail, the three phases in construction of Stonehenge. (10)

Q8. a) What are river valley civilizations? (2)

b) Why did civilizations tend to grow near river valleys? Mention any four reasons. (2)
c) Compare how proximity to rivers affected the architecture of the river valley civilization of Egypt and
Mesopotamia. Support your answers with sketches. (6)
 CHITKARA SCHOOL OF PLANNING & ARCHITECTURE Name of Student:
SESSION: 2017-18; SEMESTER July-Dec 2017; ST-1
1 STSEM. B.ARCH. BATCH: 2017 Roll No.

COURSE CODE: ARL 2109 COURSE NAME: HISTORY OF BUILT

ENVIRONMENT- I

DURATION: 1 HR 30MIN. MAX.

MARKS: 30

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: SET- 2

1. Attempt ANY TWO questions from Part A, 5 marks each.

2. Attempt ANY TWO question from each of Part B, 10 marks each.
3. Make neat and proportionate sketches to support your answer. 10% of marks are reserved for sketches, wherever asked
for.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
________

PART A (5 X 2 = 10 marks)

Q1. Describe how social and political factors can influence the architecture of a place. (5)

Q2. What do you understand by term built environment?

Briefly describe the purpose and relevance of studying history of built environment. (5)

Q3. Along with neat sketches, define the following terms with respect to architecture: 2.5 X 2 = (5)
a) Structure b) Landscape

Q4. What do you understand by the term Architectural Character? Write about any two criteria that helps
to determine the architectural character of a place/building. 1+2+2 = (5)

PART B (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

Q5. a) Write a short note on Pre-Historic architectural character. (5)

b) Along with neat and suitable sketches, describe these pre-historic structures mentioned below:
i) Cromlechs ii) Tumuli 2.5 X 2 = (5)

Q6. a) Draw neat and labelled sketches of Hogan and Igloo. 2.5 X 2 = (5)
b) Along with neat and labelled sketches, write short notes on Lascaux Cave, France (5)

Q7. What is Stonehenge? Explain the construction of Stonehenge with neat and suitable sketches (10)

Q8. a) What are river valley civilizations? (2)

b) Why did civilizations tend to grow near river valleys? Mention any four reasons. (2)
c) Compare how proximity to rivers affected the architecture of the river valley civilization of Egypt and
India. Support your answers with sketches. (6)