V-SPARC

COURSE SYLLABUS
AY 2020-21
WINTER SEMESTER
COURSE: ARC 5003: Architectural Design – Digital
design
Course Information and Syllabus

SCHOOL: VIT – School of Planning and Architecture (V-SPARC)

DEPARTMENT: N.A.
SEMESTER: VI
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-2021
COURSE CODE: ARC 5003
COURSE TITLE: Architectural Design – Digital design

COURSE SECTION: N.A.

NUMBER OF CREDIT 6+1 (7 credits)
HOURS
NUMBER OF 12 hours studio + 4 hours J-Component
CONTACT HOURS
CLASS TIME: 2 pm-5.30 pm

CLASSROOM: Online studio

INSTRUCTORS Prof. Madhumathi

Prof. Mohafiz Riyaz
Prof.Jayadev
Prof. Vidhu Bansal
E-MAIL: madhumathi.a@vit.ac.in
mohafizriaz@vit.ac.in
jayadev.nallari@vit.ac.in
vidhu.bansal@vit.ac.in
PHONE: 9443805240
99402 46715
 80954 65229
96343 48540
OFFICE: Prof. Madhumathi
Prof. Mohafiz
Prof. Jayadev
Prof. Vidhu (Cabin: 408)

OFFICE HOURS: As per the schedule of individual faculty

**(Student is required to refer to APPENDIX to course syllabus for Academic

Policies and Grade Scale if any)

DATE ISSUED:
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: Prof. Madhumathi SIGNATURE:
DATE:
DIRECTOR: Dr. Jaffer A.A. Khan SIGNATURE:
DATE:
I. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

[1] To understand the translation of the design into built reality and the predicament of a
real site
conditions.
[2] To understand the tangible integration of design, structure, services, etc.
[3] To explore concepts of architectural detailing and working drawings

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction
The aim of the digital design studio for this semester would be to experiment on the design
aspects in residential architecture with the end aim of providing Good for Construction
Drawings (GFC). The course will introduce the student to a logical workflow of construction
drawings. These construction drawings are called working drawings in common parlance.
Working drawings are how architectural designs are communicated to the building industry
that is, building codes regulatory authority, product manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators,
and others. They are the backbone of any construction project. These should be drawn with
utmost perfection for the efficient execution of the design project.
The studio continues with the site from the previous studio that is ‘Institutional design’ (fall
semester 2020-21). The present studio would develop the residence for the Director of the
Institute design for which was developed in the previous studio. The students would be
given a time of 3 weeks to complete the conceptual design process and produce the
preliminary presentation drawings. Once they are approved of their concept, they can start
working on the technical aspects of the project. It is of utmost importance that the regional
context, climatic component be followed throughout the design process. The use of
sustainable materials is required and should be integrated from the starting of the design
process. Landscape strategy and building services should be integrated from the initial
stages of the design and should be an inherent part of it.
The Site
A site of 500 square meters is available for construction of this residence which ought to be
a 3 BHK house. Ground coverage would be a maximum of 50%. The site should be located in
the vicinity of the main access road. The structure can go up to G+2. The architectural style
of the residence should be in context with the site location, terrain conditions, climatic
consideration, and ecological restrictions (if any). The design should make use of local
materials and adhere to the principles of sustainable construction.
Intent of Studio
The process of architectural design comprises of three main stages – Concept development,
design development, and design realization. In the architectural curriculum, when all other
design studios predominantly cover the first two stages, this course emphasizes to equip
students with technical and technological intellect to formulate GFC drawings that serve as
the core basis of any efficient design. The process would be structured in the following
phases wherein each phase, the design gets infused with more technical values. This
approach would develop integrated technical drawings and help students to realize the
symbiotic relationship between architecture and building sciences.

II. COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): ARC4001

III. COURSE CO-REQUISITE (S): NIL
IV. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
SLOs – 2,6,13
[2] Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and contemporary issues
[6] Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards
and with realistic constraints
[13] Having cross-cultural competency exhibited by working in teams

V. EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOME:

[1] Understanding the nomenclature, graphics symbols, formats, conventions, and
compositional clarity associated with working drawings.
[2] Understanding architectural detailing and planning refinements including engineering
systems integration
[3] Produce construction drawings for a specific project.

VI. COURSE EVALUATION:

The studio is divided into several progressive stages of evaluation which are as follows:
Stage 1 – Design concept formulation for the residence and preparation or architectural
presentation drawings.
Stage 2 – Preparation of technical architectural drawings (Plans, elevations, sections, details,
opening schedules, roof drainage, and others). The CAD drawings at this stage should reflect
a clear indication of appropriate pen thickness, dimensions, spatial planning according to
standards, fenestrations, roofline, shading techniques, ducts, OTS, level differences, Section
line, and required annotations.
Stage 3 – Integration of structural component – Location and position of columns, beam-
line, center-line marking, footing drawing, and plinth beam drawing, details of composite
structures jointing details, trusses, shingles, rafters, and trusses, etc.
Stage 4 – Integration of service – Development of electrical layouts, plumbing, and sewage
lines, HVAC layers, etc.
Stage 5– Integration of building system – Fire services (both active and passive
components), security services- Sensors, access control, and CCTV components, etc. (at
residence level)
Stage 6 – Landscape and site services – Material plan, Grading plan, stormwater drainage-
surface and subsoil drainage, inner roads, vegetation, etc. This would be done for the whole
site including where the institutional buildings are also located.
These would be divided into the following assessment levels:
Assessmen
Assessment title Max mark Weightage
t no.
1
Design Proposal – Residence design 20 10%

Architectural detailed drawings

2 20 10%

Structural drawings
3 20 15%

Service and system integration

4 20 15%

Landscape drawings
5 20 10%

FAT/Final jury
6 50 40%
VII. TEXTBOOK & OTHER STUDY MATERIALS:
1. RIBA Working Drawings Handbook, Keith Styles, 2014
2. Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructability, Aesthetics by Edward Allen and
Patrick Rand
3. Architectural Working Drawings, Ralph W. Liebing, John Wiley & Sons, 13-Sep-1999
4. Architectural Working Drawings: Residential and Commercial Buildings, William P.
Spence John Wiley & Sons, 11-Jan-1993
5. Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building
Code by Francis D.K. Ching and Steven R. Winkel
6. https://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/samplechapter/0/1/3/2/0132740648.pdf

VIII. COURSE PLAN:

Due dates of
Week Date Particulars SLOs submissions

1 Feb 2021 Introduction of residence design 2

1 3 Feb 2021 Site analysis and Preliminary study 2

5 Feb 2021 Design Development 2
8 Feb 2021 Expert lecture on Passive strategies on 2,6,13
climate control in buildings
2
10 Feb 2021 Design Development 2,6
12 Feb 2021

15 Feb 2021 Preparation of Architectural drawings 2,6

17 Feb 2021 Review on design component and
3
19 Feb 2021 readiness of drawings to integrate
technicality.
22 Feb 2021  Introduction to technical drawings 2,6

 Lecture on working drawings and

required standards.
24 Feb 2021 Integration of structural aspect onto 2,6
4
the proposed design
26 Feb 2021 Lecture on R.C.C. / steel/composite 2,6
structure and its representation in
working drawings
5 1 Mar 2021 Preparation of Architectural structural 6
drawings as per deliverables
3 Mar 2021 Preparation of Architectural structural 6
drawings as per deliverables
 5 Mar 2021 Preparation of structural technical 6
drawings as per deliverables
15 Mar 2021 Preparation of structural technical 6
drawings as per deliverables
6 17 Mar 2021 Review – Structural integration stage
19 Mar 2021 Review – Structural integration stage
22 Mar 2021  Introduction to service/system 6
integration –Plumbing, electrical,
HVAC, security and safety etc.
 An expert lecture on service/system
integration
7 24 Mar 2021 Preparation of service integrated 6
drawings – PHE and other plumbing
details, Electrical and lighting layout
26 Mar 2021 Preparation of service integrated 6
drawings – PHE and other plumbing
details
31 Mar 2021 Preparation of service integrated 6
drawings – PHE and other plumbing
details
2 Apr 2021 Preparation of service integrated 6
drawings – Electrical and lighting
8
layout
3 Apr 2021 Preparation of service integrated 6
drawings- terrace plan to show
drainage of storm water, OHT details
and other ancillary details etc.
5 Apr 2021 Preparation of service integrated 6
drawings- terrace plan to show
drainage of storm water, OHT details
and other ancillary details etc.
9
7 Apr 2021 Review - Service integration stage

9 Apr 2021 Review - Service integration stage

10 12 Apr 2021  Introduction to Landscape 2,6,13
integration
 Expert lecture on landscape detailing
16 Apr 2021 Preparation of Landscape drawings – 6
Master plan and grading plan
 17 Apr 2021 Preparation of Landscape drawings – 6
Material plan
26 Apr 2021 Review – Landscape integration stage
28 Apr 2021 Review – Landscape integration stage
11
30 Apr 2021 Development of required blown up 6
details
3 May 2021 Development of required blown up 6
details

12 5 May 2021 Development of required blown up 6

details
7 May 2021 Development of schedule of joineries 6
10 May 2021 Comprehensive pre final review
13 12 May 2021 Comprehensive pre final review
15 May 2021 Comprehensive pre final review
17 May 2021 Refinement of drawings/ 2,6
implementation of suggestions and
modifications
19 May 2021 Refinement of drawings/ 2,6
14 implementation of suggestions and
modifications
21 May 2021 Refinement of drawings / 2,6
implementation of suggestions and
modifications
24 May 2021 Submission of all required deliverables
15 TBA Final Jury

Final Jury

Notes: To be Issued
● Rubrics will be issued for all stages of evaluation (every exercise or combined
exercises)
● Dates week wise topics and subtopics or specific objectives teaching strategies for
each
● Topic area
● Pos/ psos etc. As may be applicable and achieved
● Assignments due dates and deliverables

Appendix:
 1) List of drawings
2) Academic Integrity: As per VIT Academic Integrity Policies.

Appendix 1
List of Drawings

Design Stage
D-001 – Architectural Design Presentation
D-002 - Schematic Architectural drawings

General Notes Abbreviates & Plan Locations

G-001 – Cover Sheet

Architectural
A-001 – Site Plan with levels incl. Access Road & Entry Points
A-002 – Site Plan with levels & Ground floor footprint
A-003 – Floor plans with columns & centrelines
A-003a– Typical Floor Plans
A-004 – Roof plan and roof details
A-005- Building sections
A-006 Exterior Elevations
A-007 – Door window, Ventilation Schedule & Details
A-008 – Staircase plans, sections & Details
A-009 – Toilet plans & Details
A-010 – Kitchen Plan & Details
A-011 – Reflected ceiling plans
A-012 – Interior Wall elevations

Landscape
L-001- Landscape Masterplan
L-002- Landscape Grading Plan
L-003 – Landscape Material Plan
L-004 – Hardscape Sections & Details
L-005- Softscape/ Planting details (Tree planting & Shrub Planting Plans)

Structural
S-001- General Notes
S-002 – Foundation, Tie beams plans & details
S-003- Column Beam schedule
S-004- Staircase Reinforcement details
S-005 – Lift Shaft & Lift room Details
S-006 – Sump, over Head Tank details

Electrical
E-001- Electrical Layout & Details in the Site plan
E-002 – Ground floor Electrical plan
E-003 - Typical Electrical Floor plans
E-004 – Terrace Electrical Plans
E-005 – Electrical ducts & control Room plans

Plumbing
P-001- Electrical Layout & Details in the Site plan
P-002 -Ground floor Plumbing
P-003 -Typical Plumbing Floor plans
P -005 -Plumbing ducts/ shafts & Rainwater Harvesting details

HVAC (Mechanical Plans)

M- 001 - AC piping layout in floor plans
M- 002- AC plant room details
M-003- Enlarged details of Ducts & Shafts