MANIPAL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING, MAHE

ARC 2101: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DETAILING – III

B. Arch: II Year/III Semester

CHECKLIST FOR LITERATURE REVIEW

A. References for Literature study:
 Neufert Architects’ Data
 Time-Saver Standards for Building Types
 Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data
 Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning
 Time-Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture
 Time-Saver Standards for Building Material and Systems
 Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Lighting
 Other References from books
 Building codes – specific requirement for design
B. Regulations - Statutory control, design guidance
C. To understand the following spatial requirement and organisation:
Space requirement and their design criteria
 Typical activities
 Spaces required for each of these typical activities
 Design criteria for each space
 Connectivity
 Circulation
 Privacy
 Lighting
 Ventilation
 Safety
 Security
 Services
 Barrier free, etc.
Spatial Organisation
A. Site level
 Entry and exit points – vehicular and pedestrian
 Number – 2W, 4W, bus
 Location - distance from entry gate, distance from
approach of building
 Position of the building – to understand the layouts
 Barrier free design – width of gate, approach to building,
pavement pattern, levels etc.
 Access to the building – steps, ramps, its width
 Utilisation of open spaces around the building – landscaping,
outdoor play area, seating etc.
 Landscape in the site – type of vegetation preferred, soft and
hardscapes
 Services in site
 Water supply – storage tank, location, capacity
 Power supply – electric meter room, generator room
 Zoning in site – public, semi-public, private

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 B. Building level
 Study of different types of layouts to understand
 Desired number and location of entry/exit points
 Possible location(s) of each space within a building
 Relationship amongst the spaces
 List of possible building materials and structural systems
 Services
o Does service requirement affect location of rooms/spaces?
 Water supply
 Solid waste
 Air conditioning
o Underground water tank? OH water tank? Position of OH
water tank?
o Power supply
 Understanding various layouts w.r.t. identified design criteria
 Area statement of different spaces and circulation spaces (corridors
and staircase)
C. Room/Unit level
 User and Activity
 Understanding the co relation between user, activity and
spaces
 General Movement patterns within various types of rooms
 Area requirement for spaces/rooms
 Furniture sizes
 Clearances
 Minimum area required for circulation
 Preferred proximities between various spaces in a residence
 Positioning of windows and doors
 Width
 Heights
 Daylight
 Air movement
 Anthropometry and Furniture study
 Anthropometry data for various users and age groups
 Standard furniture sizes
 Material study & Construction technology
 Various materials for walls, flooring, finishes etc.
 Aesthetics of interiors
 Psychological effect of the colors
 Types of Paints & Finishes
 Types of textures
 Types of cladding and other surface treatments
 Method of application
 Relation of use of color /texture with respect to user/age
group etc
 Barrier free design
 Horizontal and vertical Clearances required
 Materials
 Textures
G. Provision of facilities based on Design Project/Typology

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 H. Materials for Recreational surfaces and Structure
Ex. Low maintenance synthetic surfaces, durability, flexible
I. Provisions of safety – higher standards of safety
J. Detail design considerations
Anthropometrics: spaces and furniture needs
Ranges of furniture
Various arrangements of furniture
K. Acoustical concern if any

CHECKLIST FOR LITERATURE CASE STUDIES

A. Site Level
a. Location
b. History
c. Nearest landmark
d. Accessibility
Position of site w.r.t main road (ex. adjacent to main road, corner site with two side
access etc.)
Major access to site – Entry and Exit, vehicular and pedestrian, entry gate width,
material used for pavement
Barrier free design – levels in site, width of gate, pavement pattern, approach to
the building, steps/ramps, gradient, handrail etc.
e. Road Geometrics in the site
f. Topography
g. Utilities
Water supply – water storage tank, sump, water supply sources, municipal pipeline,
drain line, capacity etc.
Solid waste and waste water disposal – location of chambers in site, connection to
main pipe, treatment methods
Electricity, telephone, sanitary, fire, storm water drainage, waste disposal etc.
h. Surrounding context
Neighbourhood structure, views and vistas, noise from streets etc.
i. Parking facilities
j. Soil type – type, foundation, landscaping
k. Landscape features in and around the site
Type of vegetation, numbers
Location, foliage etc. – positions in site, purpose etc.
Hardscape and softscape features
l. Site level zoning – public, semi-public, private
m. Site features/elements in detail
n. Environmental conditions
Noise
Vibrations
o. Sustainable aspects
Energy efficient methods
Rainwater harvesting, solid waste management, storm water management, solar
power etc.

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 p. Buildings around
 Building use in general – residential, commercial, institutional, industrial etc.
 Use(s) of adjacent site – open spaces, parks, residential building
 Height - impact on site, merits and demerits
 Distance from the site – buildings around blocking or framing the view,
decisions for zoning in the site w.r.t. neighbourhood use.
 Style of architecture – roof pattern, buildings merging with the context or
contrasting.
 Form/massing
 Façade
 Building material detail
B. Building Level
a. Planning study
 Design concept
 Number and location of entry/exit points
 Horizontal zoning of spaces
 Vertical zoning of spaces
 Hierarchy of spaces
 Proximities between various spaces
 Drawing (site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, detailing, views
 Area statement of different spaces and circulation spaces (corridor,
staircase etc.)
 Sketches
b. Climatic conditions
 Macro climate and micro climate
 Sun path – direction of sun, analyse the location of different spaces w.r.t.
sun path
 Wind directions – wind movement throughout the day, month, year,
vegetation channelizing or deflecting wind in site
 Rainfall
c. Parking planning
 Entry and exit
 Spaces and numbers (2W, 4W and bus)
 Signage
 Safety and security
 Driveways/circulation routes
d. Floor Plans study
 Floor plan with furniture layout
 Position of door and windows
 Circulation pattern
 Activity mapping
e. Basic data about activities
 Different times of the day (day to day activities of users and occasional
activities)
 User needs and preferences
 Number of occupants, age, gender, social, cultural aspects
 Location of different activities in the building
 Details of storage: areas
 Peak hours of building operation
 List of activity areas: major areas, support areas and service areas

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  Existing circulation diagram
 Orientation
 Interconnection of spaces
 Volume of individual spaces
f. Details of activity areas
Activity analysis for each activity (mention the activity area and spatial environment):
 Floor area, room dimensions, volume of the space, number of users
 Space/area for individual activities, ergonomic comfort
 List the Furniture, equipment, play items, objects, belongings in use – design
qualities, conditions, storage requirements
 Interior items – less permanent features (furnishings, furniture, carpet, curtains
etc.)
 Spatial order and organisation
 Sense of security and privacy
 Sense of scale and proportion
 connectivity
 Minimum area required for circulation
g. Aesthetic assessment
 The built space within its immediate setting
 The relationship between built and unbuilt spaces (site, building and
landscape features
 Utilisation of open spaces around the building – landscaping, outdoor
seating etc.
h. Building material
 List of building material and structural systems
C Room/Unit level
a. User and activity
 Understanding the relationship between user, activity and spaces
 Movement patterns within various types of rooms
 Furniture sizes
 Clearances
b. Position of doors and windows
Positioning of windows w.r.t.
Size of the windows
Heights
Views from window
Relation of the positioning of the window to the space inside.
 Quality of daylight
 Air movement
 Furniture
 Function of the room
Position of doors w.r.t furniture
 Width
 Height
 Materials used
Grills
 Safety
 Material
 Design
c. Anthropometry and Furniture study

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  Anthropometry data for various users and age groups
 Height
 Comfort
 Clearances
 Function
 Standards furniture sizes for different age group
d. Amount of light
 Day lighting with respect to orientation
 Any glare, reflection, diffused etc.
e. Material study & construction technology
 Various materials choices for walls, flooring, finishes etc.
 Texture of the material
 Choice of material – motive
 Construction/fixing detail
f. Aesthetics of interiors
 Psychological effect of the colour
 Types of Paints & Finishes
 Types of textures
 Types of cladding and other surface treatments
 Method of application
 Relation of use of color /texture with respect to user/age group etc.
Textures ,cladding, surface treatments
 Material
 Feel-hard, soft ,rough, smooth
 Durability
 Fixing method
 Application method
 Reason of choice
Fixtures
 Materials/finishes
 Heights
 Reason of choice
Finishes and Furnishings
 Materials
 Colors
 Textures
 Reason of choice
g. Barrier free design
 Horizontal and vertical clearances required
 Materials
 Texture
 Heights
 levels

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