AIT – School of Architecture and Planning

SEM- 4 2019-20
Vernacular Architecture (RAR-409)
ASSIGNMENT NO – 2

Faculty In-charge: Ar. Saloni Bandhu

Note:-

▪ Refer to Vernacular Architecture presentation on Cold & Cloudy Climate Part 1 & 2 to
answer the questions.
▪ You can also refer to other online material.
▪ Assignment to be attempted on A4 size plain paper.
▪ Answers to be supported with sketches.
▪ Assignment to be submitted in the form of a PDF report (use camscan app)
▪ Submission Deadline: 26.03.2020 by 5pm.

Q1. Explain Material & Const. Techniques of a TODA HUT with neat sketches.

Q2. Explain DONGA HOUSE evolution and features with neat sketches.

Q3. What practices should be followed while designing for Cold & Cloudy type of climate?

Q4. What are the similarities & differences between Kath-Kuni, Taq, Dhajji Diwari & Koti Banal
vernacular architecture?

Q5. What is the role of climate and material in vernacular buildings of Assam. Explain with neat
sketches.

Q6. How is Kath-Kuni and Dhajji Diwari earthquake resistant architecture.

Q7. What is the similarity and difference between Vernacular Architecture of Nagaland and
Meghalaya?

Q8. Explain with neat sketches:

a. House of Adi tribe

b. House of Nyishi Tribe
c. Raing House
d. House of Meitis Tribe of Manipur

Q9. Explain the traditional dwelling unit & settlement pattern of Kath-Kuni architecture.

[Clue: Discuss basic planning and reasons behind it like climatic influences, cultural influences,
building material & construction techniques, energy efficiency techniques]