ARCH Design PDF

Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
1 - 8 9 B.ARCH. - V & VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-501 Architectural Design-II
S T P V Total
100+100 100 - 100 400
Abbreviations: L =Lectures; P = Practical; Tu = Tutorial; ST = Studio; S = Sessionals;
T = Theory, V = Viva-voce; AD = Architectural Design; W = Workshop).
OBJECTIVES:
• Making student learn the art of collecting data and to carry out analysis for the process of
evolving design and individuality of approach.
• Understanding site planning: organization, scale, hierarchy, orientation and climate.
• Understanding complex services in multi-storied buildings; understanding the architectural
content of services in buildings.
• Implication of knowledge of design fundamentals and knowledge gained in other subjects
to develop better design solutions.
• Developing appropriate graphic skills and presentation techniques (models, rendering) to explain
the contents of a design.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 63 Hrs
Residential:
Residential buildings for defined clients and requirements framed for specific plot/ land in urban context.
Suggested studio exercise: Detached and semi-detached houses, terraced housing, Group housing,
Housing for specific socio-economic groups, Apartments etc.
Unit II 69 Hrs
Non-Residential:
Designing for unidentified users- the buildings other than residential uses e.g., middle order educational
buildings, commercial and health-care facilities etc. Suggested studio exercise: Neighborhood shopping
centers, commercial banks, polyclinics/ diagnostic centres, Senior Secondary School etc.
Unit III 72 Hrs

High Rise buildings and interiors:
5-star Hotels, Malls, Multiplexes, multi-storied Office Building etc.
Units IV 60 Hrs
Industrial & Transportations Buildings:
Factories, Milk Plants, Power stations, Transport terminals etc.
Units V 60 Hrs
Designing for Earthquakes & Barrier Free Environment:
The Design exercise of multi-storied buildings to cater to parameters required for Seismic Zone V &
barrier free environment.
Time Problem is also recommended for students to get equipped with time constraint projects.
All buildings should have accessibility to the physically challenged persons.
METHODOLOGY:
• The methodology for a design should include: Data collection and its analysis, impact of Climatic
conditions and socio-economic factors, formulation of user requirements, philosophy based
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concept development and final design (Plans, elevations, Sections, views, 3Dimensional physical
model, perspectives etc).
• Library study is necessary to understand the basic functions of building, codes, byelaws, norms,
standards, anthropometric etc.
• Prototype case-studies may be done in groups of 2-5 students.
• Design submission should also integrate knowledge of anthropometrics and standards.
• Regular assessment shall be done through internal/ external Juries.
• For better supervision and guidance all students are to be equally evaluated by all the concerned
design teachers and the teachers should properly maintain students teacher ratio during studio
hours. Moreover, students can be equally distributed among allotted design teachers for
extra guidance and could be rotated accordingly for the succeeding design projects.
• It is mandatory that at the end of studio hours class work assessment should be done and
recorded on students sheet.
• For better understanding and to enhance visual perception of the student city tours shall be
scheduled on regular basis. Moreover for exposure to various forms and style prevalent in
architecture in our country, educational tour should be scheduled. The report to be submitted by
the student shall be assessed as part of the studio work of Architectural Design.
• For annual subjects, the sessional marks will be finalized by adding both semesters marks.
• Mode of submission can be manual or Digital.
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION:
Theory:
There will be a theory examination in Architectural Design of 100 marks. The topic of design shall be
declared one week in advance of the examination date. The duration of the Design theory examination is
18 hours. The examination is conducted over two days with a session of 6 hours per day (Two shifts of
st st
three hours each per day). At the end of 1 day, the students shall submit their 1 day sketch which will
be submitted with the final submission; however the students may make a duplicate of the submission
st
made on the 1 day for reference or if they desire, may start the final work on the first day itself. A
st
maximum of 30 marks shall be for the sketch submitted on the 1 day. Announcement of the design
topic to the students for examination shall be made 10 days in advance.
For the Design theory examination, the examiners are required to prescribe any special stationery to be
issued to the students for the examination of this subject besides cartridge, graph sheet and tracing
paper.
Viva-voce:
The viva-voce examination of 100 marks shall relate to the work done in the design studio and the topics
listed in the syllabus.
The viva-voce examination shall be conducted by two examiners: one external and one internal.
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Francis D.K.Ching, Architecture Form, Space and Order
Donald Watson, Michael J. Crosbie Time Saver Standard
Parmar V.S Design Fundamentals
Scott Van Dyke Form, Line to Design
Scott R Design Fundamentals
E&OE Architects Hand Book and Planning
SESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Monthly Assessment (Assignments) = 80 marks
Regularity (Attendance) = 20 marks
Mid Term Test = Not applicable
Total = 100 marks
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SUGGESTED EXAMINATION PATTERN:
Q 1: One compulsory question of design proposal is to be set from the entire syllabus. The breakup of
marks shall be as follows:
• Concept and Philosophy = 15 marks
• All building plans including site plan = 40 marks
• Elevations (preferably two) = 15 marks
• Sections = 15 marks
• Supporting views and sketches = 15 marks
TOTAL = 100 marks
NOTE: Question paper should clearly define design proposal and provide site details and user
requirements.
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
1 - 5 6 B.ARCH. – V and VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-502 Building Construction and
S T P V Total Technology-II
75+75 100 - 50 300

OBJECTIVE:
• To develop understanding about construction principles.
• The subjects should also focus on developing design abilities by applying basic principles of
construction and choosing appropriate materials and techniques.
• Construction technology and appropriate materials for structural systems, roofing, enveloping and
interior finishes shall be considered under this subject from simple examples to complex.
• To introduce and familiarize the students with the basics of seismic design and construction
methods.
• To understand the use of temporary construction on the site and to generate awareness about
new materials and methods of construction being employed in construction industry.
• To understand design limitations due to authority guidelines and making drawings/ details
necessary for final execution of a project.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 42 Hrs
Temporary Construction: Centering, shuttering and scaffolding; hutments for construction labour
Staircases (R.C.C., stone and metal): Terminology, R.C.C stairs and details of reinforcement, Stone
stairs and Joint details, Mild steel and cast iron staircases
D.P.C. (Vertical): Basement and treatment of expansion joints
Unit II 42 Hrs
Prefabrication: Open prefab system, large panel prefab system, joints, pre-casting methods, materials,
on-site and off-site prefabrication, components, etc.
Pre-stressed Concrete: Introduction, methods of pre-stressing and their application to large-space
structures
Industrial Construction: Structural steel works: portal frame, north-light truss and lattice girder roof with
various roof coverings.
Unit III 46 Hrs

Curtain Walls, Doors and Windows: Curtain walls in glass, aluminium, precast concrete units etc. for
buildings like laboratories, offices, cinemas etc., PVC doors and windows
Special Construction:
Methods, types of floor construction: Beam & slab, waffle grid slab, drop beam and slab, flush slab
and lift slab construction, Cast-in-situ service and stair cores, 5Cross wall and box frame construction.
Sound Proof Construction: Sound proof partitions and doors for recording studios, Cinemas,
broadcasting studios etc.
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Unit IV 50 Hrs
Working Drawings:
Making complete set of working drawings and details for the residence presented earlier or any other
small project designed earlier. The drawings also to incorporate electrical and plumbing details complete
with schedule and all specifications.
The Working Drawings and details to include: Site plan; foundation layout with details of foundations;
ground floor plan; first floor plan; terrace plan; sections; elevations; door and window schedule; door and
window details; electrical layout; plumbing layout; toilet details complete with all fixtures and
specifications; kitchen details complete with all fixtures and specifications; flooring pattern; staircase
details including railings; details of grills, parapet and/or railings; typical wall section showing foundation,
D.P.C., skirting, sill, lintel, slab and terracing details.
Unit V 36 Hrs
Designing for Earthquakes:
Building earthquake resistant buildings: Characteristics as regards size of buildings, horizontal and
vertical layout of buildings, adjacency of buildings,
Ductility for good seismic performance: type of materials, elementary design concept, flexibility,
working drawings to cater to details required for earthquake resistant building in Seismic Zone V
METHODOLOGY:
• For better grasp of the subject, the students shall do major amount of work in the studio.
• It is mandatory that at the end of studio hours class work assessment should be done and
recorded on students sheet.
• Site visits and related assignments are mandatory in each unit as desired by the course content.
• The emphasis should be on construction details as applicable to Indian conditions.
• It is recommended that student should prepare working drawing of at least one design
project along with implication of Earthquake design parameters.
• Course should be covered through lectures and digital presentations.
• Market surveys and sampling is essential so as to acquaint students with the latest
construction technology & materials.
Theory:
There will be a theory examination of 3 hours duration of 100 marks.
Viva-voce:
The viva voce examination of 50 marks shall relate to the work done in the studio and the topics listed in
the syllabus.
The viva-voce examination shall be conducted by two examiners: one external and one internal.
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Barry, R., Building Construction of Buildings, Vol. I, II and IV
Duggal, S. K., Building Materials
Ghosh, D. N., Materials of Construction
Mackay, W. B., Building Construction – Vol. I and II
Rangwala, S. C., Building Construction
Chudley, R., Construction Technology Vol. III
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SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://www.powershow.com/view/ac22-MjZiY/Shoring_and_Scaffolding_powerpoint_ppt_presentation
http://www.peri-usa.com/files/pdf3/peri_scope_usa_01_2011.pdf
http://www.cavitytrays.co.uk/closers/view/3/47/1/type-d-damp-proof-course-vertical-
http://civildigital.com/prefabricated-structures-prefabrication-concept-components-advantages-ppt/
http://www.slideshare.net/neni009/curtain-wall-26074405
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/136000429/prefabrication-ppt
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/bude/himu/coedar/upload/glass-aluminum-curtain-wall-systems.pdf
http://www.aparnaenterprisesltd.com/upvc.html
http://www.nicee.org/iaee/E_Chapter3.pdf
Mid Term Test = 20 marks
Total = 75 marks

Q 1: Attempt 5 short type questions out of 7 of 4 marks each from All Units with choice to answer
anyone. 5x04=20
Q 2: Attempt 1 Questions out of 2 of 20 marks each from Unit I with choice to answer anyone.
1x20=20
Q 3: Attempt 1 Questions out of 2 of 20 marks each from Unit II with choice to answer anyone.
1x20=20
Q 4: Attempt 1 Questions out of 2 of 20 marks each from Unit III with choice to answer anyone.
1x20=20
Q 5: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 10 marks each from Unit IV and Unit V with choice to answer
anyone. 2x10=20
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. – V and VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-503 Building Bye- Laws and
S T P V Total Codes of Practices
50+50 100 - - 200

OBJECTIVES:
• Familiarization with Development Control Rules and Building byelaws
• To acquaint the students with various codes of practices/ acts relating to building construction.
• To make the student appreciate the implications of issues emerging from an urban context.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 18 Hrs
Master and Zonal Plan:
Introduction to Zonal Plan and Master Plan: Objectives, scope and contents.
Development Control:
History and genesis , Terminology, Means of access, Intersection of roads, Requirements of plots,
Community open spaces and Amenities, Classification of buildings, Size of Plots; FAR, Ground coverage,
Density, Area & Height limitations, Off- street Parking, Landscaping, Water and energy conservation,
Distance from Electric Lines.
Unit II 24 Hrs
General Building Requirements and Requirements for special Uses:
Plinth; Open space (within the plot);Habitable Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom& Water Closets, Store Room,
Garage, Basement, Mezzanine Floor, Loft - size , height, light & ventilation & other requirements;
Staircase/ Exit Requirements, Roofs & Parapets; Boundary wall ; lightning protection.
Special Requirements for Physically Challenged, Low Income Housing, Hilly Areas, Group Housing,
Multiplexes & Malls, Petrol Pumps, SEZ’s, Civil Aviation
Fire and Life Safety:
Classification of Buildings based on occupancy, Fire Zones, Types of construction, General requirements
of all individual occupancies and General Exit requirements. Fire protection requirements for high rise
buildings- 15m in height or above.
Unit III 24 Hrs
Development / Building Permit:

Requirements for submission (Municipal) drawings – sub division/ layout plan, key plan, Site plan, Floor
plans, elevations, sections, Services plans, specifications, Structural sufficiency Certificate, Scale, &
colouring; Preparation & Signing of plans; Fees, Duration of sanction; Deviations, Violations and
Penalties, Completion Certificate, Qualifications and Competence of professionals, Introduction to
compounding.
An exercise in terms of preparation of complete set of Submission (Municipal) drawings for a small
project.
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Unit IV 18 Hrs
Construction Practices and Safety
Storage Stacking & handling of materials, Safety in construction of elements of building – Temporary
constructions, foundations, Walling, roofing, finishes, electrical installations and lifts: safety in Demolition
of Buildings – Sequence of demolition operations, precautions prior and during demolition, mechanical
demolition, Lowering, removal & disposal of materials.
Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act -1958,
Defining ancient & protected monuments and areas, Rules regarding construction and other operations in
protected/ regulated Areas.
Unit V 24 Hrs
Uttar Pradesh Apartment (Promotion of Construction, ownership & maintenance) Act 2010, U. P.
Urban Planning and Development Act 1973 and U. P. Housing & Urban Development Act 1965.
Duties and liabilities of Promoters, Rights and obligations of Apartment Owners; Ownership, Heritability
and Transferability of Apartments, Declaration of Building and deed of apartment, Association of
apartment Owners. An exercise in terms of preparation of complete set of Submission (Municipal)
drawings for a small project.
Study of different codes.
Detailed study of National Building Code, The Environment (Protection) Act -1986 and The Disaster
Management Act – 2005, The Energy Conservation Building Code of India- 2006
METHODOLOGY:
• Visit to a Plan Sanctioning Authority is mandatory for interaction and first-hand information
regarding plan approval process.
• Development of design by keeping in mind design limitations due to authority’s guidelines
and making drawings/ details for the same.
• The lectures and seminars by the experts in the field should be arranged for greater exposure to
practical field.
• It is recommended that at least one design project should be analyzed according to
building bye laws and codes of practices and implication of same should be done in the
design proposal along with submission of project report.
Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Bhawan Nirman Avam Vikas Upvidhi, Lucknow Development Authority, Lucknow
Master plans of relevant town/city.
National Building Code of India- 2005
The Uttar Pradesh (Regulations and Building operations) Act. 1958.
Unified Building Byelaws of U. P. Government -2008
IS Code- 8888
The U.P. (Regulations of Building operations) Act, 1958
The U.P. Urban Planning and Development Act 1973
Environmental Protection Act 1986
Energy Conservation Building Codes of India- 2006
National Building Code of India
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SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://www.urbanindia.nic.in/publicinfo/byelaws/Chap-2.pdf
https://www.upavp.com/gov_planning.htm
http://uparchitects.org/rev_bye_laws3.htm
http://jmc.nic.in/forms/byelaws.pdf
Total = 50 marks

anyone. 5x04=20
Q 2: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 10 marks each from Unit I and III with choice to answer anyone.
2x10=20
2x10=20
Q 4: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 10 marks each from Unit IV with choice to answer anyone.
2x10=20
Q 5: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 10 marks each from Unit V with choice to answer anyone.
2x10=20
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. – V SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-504* Structural Design and System-IV
S T P/V Total
50 50 - 100
OBJECTIVE:
• To understand the basic principles of structural mechanics, so that it can help in building a strong
basis to understand study of structural design.
• Developing in students, material skills to analyze and understand fundamentals and working of
various parts of different structural systems.
• Analysis and design of indeterminate structures and their use.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 12 Hrs
Stresses in Trusses:
Forces in members, analytical method; method of joints, method of sections
Unit II 12 Hrs
Bending Stresses:
Bending equation, bending stresses in symmetrical and asymmetrical sections.
Unit III 12 Hrs

Shear stress:
Shear stress distribution in various sections
Unit IV 09 Hrs
Deflection of beams:
Differential equation of deflected beam, double integration method, Macaulay’s method, statically
determinate beams and propped cantilever, moment area method.
Unit V 09 Hrs
Columns and Struts:
End conditions, effective length, slenderness ratio, Euler’s and Rankines formulae.
METHODOLOGY:
• The lectures and tutorials will be arranged for the students so as to give them exposure to the
practical aspects of design.
• For better understanding of the subject site visits of ongoing projects (in and off campus) shall be
scheduled on regular basis.
• Structural Design and System work shall be conducted as a part of Architectural Design Studio.
Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Bari, S. A., Elements of Structural Analysis
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Macdonald, A. J., Structure and Architecture
Rajput, R. K., Strength of Materials
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://emweb.unl.edu/NEGAHBAN/EM223/note12/note12.htm
http://www.slideshare.net/designmech/bending-stresses-in-beams
Total = 50 marks

Q 1: Attempt 4 short type questions out of 6 of 2.5 marks each from All Units with choice to answer
anyone. 04x2.5=10
Q 2: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 5 marks each from Unit I and II with choice to answer anyone.
02x5=10
02x5=10
02x5=10
02x5=10
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. – V and VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-505 Building Specification, Estimating and Costing
S T P/V Total
50+50 100 - 200
OBJECTIVES:
• To initiate the students into theory and practice of estimating and quantity surveying.
• To inculcate awareness regarding factors effecting cost of buildings.
• To familiarize the student with the commonly used methods of preparing estimates of
Architectural Projects.
• To acquaint students with methodology of writing specifications with reference to building trades,
materials, workmanship and performance of different items of work and introducing the students
to specifications as an integral part of contract document for building projects.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 09 Hrs
Estimating and its various methods
Definition, Aim and object, Scope and importance of subject, types of estimates - approximate and
detailed. Methods for estimation viz-a-viz Plinth area method, carpet/floor area method, cubic content
method, approximate quantity method and number system.
Unit II 12 Hrs
Detailed estimates
Procedure of estimating: Calculation of quantities, schedule of rates. Exercises of estimating (with
different methods) of small buildings including interior schemes, plumbing work and electrical installations
etc.
Rate analysis: Principles of analysis of rates, rates of labour and materials, exercises in rate analysis of
different building works, e.g. earthwork for foundations, flooring, timber work etc.
Costing: Final costing exercise to be carried out where students can undertake the costing of their studio
design project.
Unit III 12 Hrs

Specification - Introduction:
Definition, importance and scope of the subject. Correct form of specification writing – avoiding ambiguity
and conflicting statements. Form and sequence of clauses, study and use of standard specification vis-à-
vis drafted by C.P.W.D., etc.
Unit IV 12 Hrs
Specification Writing of Materials & sub-structure Work:
Detailed specification writing of various building materials, e.g. bricks, sand, lime, glass, paints, metals,
timber and its products, which includes about selection of materials with their trade names,
manufacturer’s specifications of allied products such as block board, plywood, soft board, aluminum, steel
etc. Identifying a section by their weight, gauge etc.
Sub-Structure Work: Water Proofing: In toilets, kitchen, terraces, water tanks etc.
Unit V 09 Hrs
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Specifications of Items of work for super structure:
Superstructure in cement mortar, plastering and painting, flooring, whitewashing, distempering and
painting, cement paint, stone masonry, mud phuska, terracing and others. Specifications for concrete
work including mixing, transportation, placing and curing of concrete, scaffolding required for R.C.C.
works.
METHODOLOGY:
practical field.
• It is recommended that at least one design project should be analyzed according to Building
Specification, Estimating and Costing and implication of same should be done in the design
proposal along with submission of project report.
Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Dutta, B. N., Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering
CPWD Specifications and schedule of rate analysis
Indian Standard Specifications
I.S.I.Handbook of measurements of building works.
Delhi Schedule of Rates (D.S.R.)
Total = 50 marks

anyone. 4x05=20
Q 2: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 10 marks each from Unit I and III with choice to answer anyone.
2x10=20
2x10=20
2x10=20
2x10=20
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. - V SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-506* History of Architecture,
S T P V Total Art and Culture- Modern
50 50 - - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• Understanding of period in terms of contexts of location, climate and other parameters.
• To understand the development in the Western Architecture from Renaissance to the
Contemporary with emphasis on the underlying parameters, philosophy, intentions and
expressions of associated periods/ movements as a response to the context of time, location and
aspirations.
• Familiarizing with typical examples of building type.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 09 Hrs
Modern Movement:
Return to the fundamentals and origins in nature and geometry; new inventions of iron and glass;
horizontal and vertical expansions; responses to the vernacular.
Social intentions and the search for the ‘ideal’ world; simplicity, abstraction, non-objective, non-
representative and neglect of content and ornament; new notions of technology; importance and
precedence of function; De Stijl, etc. – an overview of the works of Louis Sullivan, C. R. Mackintosh,
Edwin Lutyens, Antoni Gaudi, Walter Gropius, Frank Llyod Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe.
Unit II 12 Hrs
The International Style:
Simplification of the Modern architecture into steel and glass cubes - an overview of the works of Philip
Johnson.
Unit III 12 Hrs

Post modernism of Reaction:
Architecture entrenched in place and history; sarcastic approval of expression, ornament, symbolism and
context - an overview of the works of James Stirling, Michael Graves, Charles Moore.
Post modernism of Resistance:
Disregard for historical imagery; revival of the ideals of the Modern Architecture of the 20’s; exaggerated
and sophisticated revival of the grid and Corbusier’s geometry - an overview of the works of Richard
Rogers, Norman Foster, Richard Meier.
Unit IV 09 Hrs
Hi-Tech and Historicism:
Synthesis of the Hi-Tech and Historicism - an overview of the works of Cesar Pelli, Aldo Rossi
Unit V 12 Hrs
Deconstruction:
Deconstruction as a reaction to the Post Modern; non-perfection as important as perfection, narrative and
representational; traditional purity of form, geometry and structure in question - an overview of the works
of Frank O. Gehry, Peter Eisenman, Bernard Tschumi, Rem Koolhas, Zaha Hadid.
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METHODOLOGY:
• The emphasis should be to highlight the salient features of a style, awareness about the planning,
construction, function and aesthetics of historical buildings and an appreciation of architectural
style as a product of the time, place and culture in the western world.
• Assignments in History should include the model of a historical building.
• Students should make free-hand sketches in the tutorials of specific building examples to
familiarize them with the architectural character that identifies the work of a particular period.
• The students shall submit informative notes about the above architects mentioned in the
syllabus- their life, Philosophy and work with example.
Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Sir Banister Fletcher, A History of Architecture
Curtis, W. J. R., Modern Architecture since 1900
Frampton, K., Modern Architecture - A Critical History
Gossel, P. & Leuthauser, G., Architecture in the Twentieth Century
Jencks, C., The Language of Post-Modern Architecture
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_architecture http://www.encylopedia.com/articles/05371.html
http://architecture.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/projects/MAPP%20Tucson%20context%20study.pdf
http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/515/the-rise-and-fall-of-modernist-architecture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Style_(architecture)http2.siis.umich.edu/-Image browser
http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/architecture/international-
Total = 50 marks

anyone. 04x2.5=10
02x05=10
02x05=10
Q 4: Attempt 2 Questions out of 3 of 5 marks each from Unit IV and V with choice to answer anyone.
02x05=10
anyone. 04x2.5=10
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
Scheme of Examination ARC-507* Eco Architecture
S T P/V Total
50 50 - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• To understand the concept of eco - architecture and energy efficient building design.
• To generate awareness about eco friendly building materials and techniques.
• To be familiar of green rating systems and to learn how to reduce the ecological footprint of
construction operations.
• Integration of practical exercises along with the design studio project.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 09 Hrs
Introduction
Present status of climate change and global warming, Green terms and definitions, Impact of building
construction, operation and disposal on environment & ecology. Alternative energy sources, Introduction
to Green Building concept
Unit II 12 Hrs
Sustainable Sites and Area Planning:
Site identification, evaluation, and selection, Site inventories of physical, biological, and cultural attributes,
Land use suitability analysis
Unit III 12 Hrs

Sustainable Building Design and Materials:
Orientation, Building envelopes, Space optimization, Indoor environment quality -Day lighting, Natural
Ventilation, green trends in HVAC, Introduction to intelligent building concepts etc.
Environment friendly/ low energy materials, biodegradable materials, Life Cycle Analysis etc.
Unit IV 12 Hrs
Water conservation, Waste management - Recycling and Disposal:
Rain water harvesting, grey water recycling, Sources and generation of solid waste, their characteristics,
Different method of disposal and management of solid waste (Hospital Waste and Hazardous waste)
recycling of waste material. Waste minimization technologies.
Unit V 09 Hrs
The Green Building Assessment/ Rating Systems:
Green Building Codes and standards, Structure of rating system, Assessment criteria, assessment
agencies like World Green Building Council, The Energy Resource Institute (TERI), Certifications like
BREEAM, LEED, Green Globes, LEED INDIA, GRIHA etc.
METHODOLOGY:
practical field.
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• It is recommended that at least one design project should be analyzed according to eco -
architecture and energy efficient design principles and implication of same should be done in the
design proposal along with submission of project report.
• In order to equip the students with the scientific background required to design energy efficient
buildings, a clear understanding of the eco architecture principles is intended.
Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Krishnan, Arvind Climate Responsive Architecture
Thomas, Randal The Environments of Architecture & Garnham, Trevor
Indian Building Congress Practical Handbook on Energy Conservation in Buildings
Stang, Alanna& H. Christopher The Green House – New dimensions in sustainable
architecture
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_architecture
http://www.wbdg.org/design/sustainable.php
http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/12_8_what_is_green_GGGC.pdf
http://www.umich.edu/~nppcpub/resources/compendia/ARCHpdfs/ARCHsbmIntro.pdf
http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/waterconservationmethods/
http://www.sscwd.org/tips.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_management
http://www.ilo.org/oshenc/part-vii/environmental-pollution-control/item/514-solid-waste-management
http://www.cyen.org/innovaeditor/assets/Solid%20waste%20management.pdf
www.grihaindia.org/
www.usgbc.org/leed
http://igbc.in/site/igbc/testigbc.jsp?desc=191592&event=191580
www.igbc.in/
Total = 50 marks

anyone. 04x2.5=10
02x5=10
02x5=10
02x5=10
02x5=10
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
Scheme of Examination ARC-508* Building Services- Mechanical
S T P/V Total
50 50 - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• To understand advanced building services pertaining to natural and mechanical ventilation, and
their application to built forms.
• To make students aware about Fire- fighting methods, rules, regulations and equipments.
• To understand the incorporation of Mechanical and fire fighting Services in building design.
• To understand and prepare layout and details for design project in architectural design.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 09 Hrs
HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning)
Heating and Ventilation: Natural ventilation; Heating of spaces – local and central heating, heating
equipments, Comfort conditions, temperature control, humidity control, air filtration, rate of ventilation.
Mechanical ventilation in buildings, Plenum system, exhaust system, plenum and exhaust system; Fans,
blowers and air filters.
Unit II 12 Hrs
HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning) 12 Hrs
Air Conditioning: Principles of Air-conditioning, refrigeration cycle and air cycle, working of window air
conditioners and central air-conditioning: parts, standards and location criterion, air distribution systems:
fans, filters, ductwork, outlets, and dampers. Norms for air-conditioning and cooling load for air
conditioning.
Unit III 09 Hrs

Lifts and Escalators:
Types of lifts, parts, working, terminology: average travel, lift carrying capacity, rated load, rated speed,
RTT etc. Lift Control Systems. Requirements for installation of lifts. Grouping of lifts and design standards
of a lift lobby. Function and working of Escalators.
Unit IV 12 Hrs
Fire Safety Systems and Equipments:
Fire- causes and spread of fire. Fire Alarm and Detection System, Fire Protection Systems and
Equipments, Fire Fighting Equipments, Hydrant Systems, Fire Extinguishers- Gas taps, Foam, Portable
Unit V 12 Hrs
Application in Design
Application of above studies in current design problems and preparing design layout and details.
METHODOLOGY:
practical field.
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• Assignments shall be done in the form of exercises based on analysis, calculation and
consequently preparation of services layout for buildings.
• It is recommended to club exercises with design studio project for better grasp of the subject.
• It is recommended that at least one design project should be analyzed according to
mechanical services and implication of same should be done in the design proposal along
with submission of project report.
Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Jain, V. K., Fire Safety in Buildings
Jain, V. K., Handbook of Designing and Installation of Services
in Building Complex
2000 ASHRAE Handbook, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning- Systems
and Equipments
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schooldesign/hvac.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC
http://www.teriin.org/ResUpdate/reep/ch_5.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator
https://workspace.imperial.ac.uk/capitalprojects/Public/PolicyStandards/FM-LiftSpec.pdf
http://www.electrical-knowhow.com/2012/04/elevators-types-and-classification-part_04.html
http://www.mech.hku.hk/bse/mech3005/mech3005_1011_lift01.pdf
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Building_Services/Vertical_Transportation/Lift_Controls
http://www.mfs.sa.gov.au/site/community_safety/commercial/building_fire_safety/
https://www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining/htmlfiles/subpartf.html
http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/sec10.pdf
Total = 50 marks

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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. – VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-604** Structural Design and System-V
S T P/V Total
50 50 - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• To understand the basic principles of structural mechanics, so that it can help in building a strong
basis to understand study of structural design.
• Developing in students, material skills to analyze and understand fundamentals and working of
various parts of different structural systems.
• Analysis and design of indeterminate structures and their use.
• Design of structural elements in reinforced cement concrete and steel structures.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 12 Hrs
Pre-stressed Concrete
Introduction: principles and systems, loss of pre-stress, analysis and design of pre-stress beams.
Unit II 12 Hrs
Reinforced Concrete buildings in seismic zones
Effect of earthquake on concrete buildings, Role and design of beams, columns and joints in RC
buildings. Planning for reducing earthquake effects on buildings.
Unit III 12 Hrs

Steel Structures
Design of riveted and welded connections (simple cases only), tension and compression members, beam
and plate girder, introduction to grillage foundation and trusses.
Unit IV 09 Hrs
Earthquake resistant design
Elements of Earthquake Engineering, zoning, base shear, lateral forces, ductile detailing and introduction
to new codes.
Unit V 09 Hrs
Introduction to Computer- Aided Structural design
Demo of practical problems using STAAD
METHODOLOGY:
• The lectures and tutorials will be arranged for the students so as to give them exposure to the
practical aspects of design.
• For better understanding of the subject site visits of ongoing projects (in and off campus) shall be
scheduled on regular basis.
• Structural Design and System work shall be conducted as a part of Architectural Design Studio.
Theory:
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Jain, A.K, Reinforced Concrete Design (Limit State)
Krishna Raju, N., Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Ramamurtham, S., Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
SP: 16, Design aids to reinforce concrete to IS-456-2000
SP: 34 (S & T), Hand Books on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing.
Ajmani, Arya, Design of Steel Structures
Negi, N.S., Design of Steel Structures
Stratta, James. L., Manual of Seismic Design
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prestressed_concretehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC
http://www.cement.org/cement-concrete-basics/products/prestressed-concrete
https://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091013090239AAVfL4W
Total = 50 marks

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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. - VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-606** Theory of Design
S T P/V Total
50 50 - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• To expose the students to elementary theories of design enabling them to study, analyze and
develop a value judgement for architectural appreciation.
• In a nutshell this subject should be able to help them expand their awareness and perceptiveness
thereby helping them to create better design solution.
• Studies of Folk and crafts, indigenous Architectural studies, Influence of tradition, culture and
socio- economic developments on art and Architecture.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 12 Hrs
Objectives of design and Value judgement in design:
Design as a problem solving activity; design in nature; order in design: natural and man-made.
Principles and applications: examples from architecture, art, engineering and planning
Unit II 12 Hrs
Indices and other important parameters of architectural design:
Function, form and structure; synthesizing indices of architectural design.
Influence of tradition, culture, symbolism and socio-economic factors.
Unit III 09 Hrs

Analyzing built-environment:
Experiencing buildings, urban spaces and built environment
Unit IV 12 Hrs
Familiarization with great works of art and architecture:
Historical and contemporary (to be covered through seminars)
Unit V 09 Hrs
Familiarization with works of contemporary Indian Architects:
Laurie Baker, A.P. Kanvinde, B.V.Doshi, J.A.Stein, Charles Correa, Raj Rewal, Hafiz Contractor, Gautam
Bhatia, Uttam Jain, Romi Khosla, C. P. Kukreja etc. (to be covered through seminars)
METHODOLOGY:
• The lectures and tutorials on specialized topics shall be arranged for the students to generate an
overall interest in architecture and to create awareness to philosophies of design.
• Plates should be made on projects, which reveals the philosophies and concepts of theory of
design. Based on this exercise, it is mandatory for the students to evolve philosophy and concept
for the ongoing studio project.
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Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Ching, D. K Architecture – Form, Space and Order.
Steele, The complete Architecture of B.V.Doshi.
Taylor, Raj Rewal
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Doordan, Dennis P 20 Century Architecture
Bhatia, Gautam Laurie Baker Life, Works, Writings
Steele, James The Complete Architecture of Balkrishna Doshi
White, Stephen Building in the Garden, The Architecture of J. A. Stein in India and
California
Frampton, Kenneth Charles Correa
Manohar, Prathima Architect Hafeez Contractor
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://www.slideshare.net/fdjaipur/theory-of-design-9068949
http://www.scribd.com/doc/80579364/Architectural-Theories-of-Design
http://architectureideas.info/2008/09/famous-architects-india/
http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-architects-from-india
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3671664/The-Worlds-50-Best-Works-of-Art-and-how-to-see-
them.html
http://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/history-treasures/art-architecture/
http://www.artsofliberty.org/art-architecture
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0772716.html
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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. - VI SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-607** Town Planning
S T P V Total
50 50 - - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• To introduce the subject of Town planning to students of architecture so that the students can
relate to the architectural projects in context of planning.
• To develop basic skills in planning surveys, analysis, generating alternative planning strategies
and evaluation of options and preparation of plans.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 15 Hrs
Evolution of Planning Thought:
Philosophies of pioneers of modern town planning. City plan patterns: linear, radial, grid-iron etc.
Early begins of modern movement in town planning. Garden cities, radiant city and linear city concepts.
The contribution by Sir Ebenezer Howard, Le Corbusier, Tony Garnier etc.
Development of new towns and cities. Study of new towns such as New Delhi, Chandigarh, Brasilia
Gandhinagar and Navi Mumbai.
Current theories on physical planning.
Unit II 12 Hrs
Planning Principles and Techniques:
Planning Surveys, Planning Standards, Preparation of Master plans, Zoning and Development controls.
Unit III 15 Hrs

Planning Legislation:
The Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation Act, 1976), U.P., and Rent Control
Act.
Unit IV 12 Hrs
Traffic and Transportation Planning:
Traffic Characteristics: composition, speed, volume and direction of movement, urban road systems and
road geometrics, capacity of roads, design of intersections.
METHODOLOGY:
• The lectures should correspond to the students the history and development of planning, its
relevance & application to modern day. For better grasp of the subject, special lectures shall be
arranged.
• The subject shall be taught through seminars and slides and give the students an overview of
planning principles and their implications.
• It is mandatory to implement town planning principles in the ongoing Architectural Design Studio
project.
• There shall be a 15 days specialized program to ascertain and enunciate the town planning
problems of a chosen area.
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Theory:
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Gallion.B., Urban Pattern
Hiraskar, G.K., Fundamentals of Town Planning
Mumford, Lewis., City in History
Korn, Auther., History Builds the Town
Rangwala, S.C., Town Planning
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/MQ61319.pdf
http://archive.org/stream/principlesofcity00lohmrich/principlesofcity00lohmrich_djvu.txt
http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/downloads/townplaning.pdf
http://megrevenuedm.gov.in/acts/land-aquisition-act-1894.pdf
http://urbanindia.nic.in/legislations/sub_legis/ulcra_1976.pdf
http://indiarentalagreement.com/what-is-rent-control-act/
http://www.tcd.ie/civileng/Staff/Brian.Caulfield/3A9_Project/Transport%20Planning.pdf
http://mhupa.gov.in/w_new/summaryudpfi.pdf
Total = 50 marks

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Scheme of Teaching
L T ST/P Total
2 1 - 3 B.ARCH. - IV SEMESTER
Scheme of Examination ARC-608** Building Services-
S T P V Total Acoustics
50 50 - - 100
OBJECTIVES:
• To initiate students into theory and practice of acoustics.
• Applying in architectural design and preparing layout and details.
CONTENTS:
Unit I 09 Hrs
Introduction & terminology:
Properties of audible sound, intensity & loudness, frequency & pitch, quality.
Unit II 09 Hrs
Behaviour of audible sound and common acoustical defects:
Reflection of sound, absorption, transmission.
Echo, sound foci, dead spots, sound shadows, resonance, insufficient loudness, external noise.
Unit III 12 Hrs

Noise control:
Indoor noise, planning against indoor noise, outdoor noise, planning against outdoor noise (traffic &
buildings in built – up area)
Unit IV 12 Hrs
Constructional measures for sound insulation of buildings:
Materials, hollow & composite wall construction, flooring & ceiling.
Unit V 12 Hrs
Sound system and Acoustic design exercise:
Sound reinforcement system, public address system, sound system equipment specification.
Auditorium, conference rooms.
METHODOLOGY:
practical field.
• Assignments shall be done in the form of exercises based on analysis, calculation and
consequently preparation of services layout for buildings.
• It is recommended that at least one design project should be analyzed according to mechanical
services and implication of same should be done in the design proposal along with submission of
project report.
Theory:
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SUGGESTED BOOKS:
Koenigsberger, O.H., Manual of tropical Housing and Building.
Rajpoot, R.K., Engineering Materials
Rangwala, S.C., Building Construction.
National Building Code
SUGGESTED WEBSITES:
http://www.airah.org.au/iMIS15_Prod/Content_Files/Divisionmeetingpresentations/QLD/
http://www.soundvent.co.uk/building-services-acoustics-dos-and-donts/
http://calteches.library.caltech.edu/98/1/Watson.pdf
https://law.resource.org/pub/bd/bnbc.2012/gov.bd.bnbc.2012.08.03.pdf
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