Annexure ‘CD – 01’

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Course Title: MODULAR CONSTRUCTION & TECHNOLOGY Credit Units: 5 ARCH.
FW PSDA CREDIT
STUDIO
UNITS
Course Level: UG Course Code: ARCH 510
2 1 - 4 - 4 5
Course Objectives: Students shall be able to develop the forms and internal spaces in coordination of various pre-defined modules and proportioning
systems and using them in designing of buildings.

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I: Orientation to Modular coordination
Defining the concept of Modular coordination and introduction to building systems, production of mechanized products and Various types 30%
of building size units.
Module II: Advantages & disadvantages of Modular coordination
Prefabrication; advantages, disadvantages and relevance in Indian context. Classification of prefabrication systems developed by CBRI,
30%
skeletal system, Brick panel system, non-structural elements, and devotions in prefabrication. Manufacturing of modules and their
transport to the site.
Module III: Modular planning of an interior space
System of proportions, introduction of various systems and comprehensive industrialized building modules their introduction and 30%
application.
Module V: Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA)

Understanding the method & steps involved in the execution of Modular buildings OFF and ON site. Importance of accuracy & detailing of 10%
various parts in a Modular building.
 Student Learning Outcomes:
 The student will able to produce the forms and internal space of building in coordination of defined modules and use them in synch with pre-
fabricated/modular furniture.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The course will be delivered by means of lectures, studio exercises, group presentation and domain specific, structured site
visits.

List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

i. Making a physical model of any modular building documented during the course.
ii. Visit to modular construction site for interaction with site architect & engineers to understand coordination of structure & services.
iii. Workshop and visit to Pre-fab factory/project in Delhi NCR.
iv. Market survey & research with stakeholders involved in the construction process of such buildings.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory (L/T) (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination
100% Nil EE

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
(50 %) Examination
(50%)
Components (Drop
down) A C CT P1 P2 EE

Linkage of PSDA with

Internal Assessment
Component, if any
Weightage (%) 5 10 15 10 10 50
A – Attendance, C – Case Discussion/Analysis, CP – Class Performance, CT – Class Test (Theory Based), CT (PB) – Class Test (Practical Based), SW – Studio
Works, P1 – Project, P2 – Presentation, V – Viva Voice, EE – End Term Exam.
Text Reading:

1. Scalable and modular architecture: Jonathan Snook. 1994

2. Prefab Architecture: A guide to Modular design and construction: Ryan E. Smith, 2011

References:
Nil