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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Z.H.C.E.T., FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH, U.P., INDIA
Contents
Vision and Mission (Z.H.C.E.T.) ................................................................................................... 1
Vision and Mission (Department of Architecture)...................................................................... 2
Message From Dean (F/O Engineering & Technology)............................................................... 3
Message From Principal (Z.H.C.E.T.)........................................................................................... 4
Message From Chairman (Department of Architecture)............................................................ 6
General Information (Z.H.C.E.T.) ................................................................................................ 7
Brief Summary of College Library (Z.H.C.E.T.) ............................................................................ 9
General Information (Department of Architecture) ................................................................. 11
Brief Summary of Departmental Library (Department of Architecture) .................................. 12
Faculty Members (Department of Architecture)...................................................................... 13
Program Outcomes (Master of Architecture) .......................................................................... 14
Academic Ordinances............................................................................................................... 15
Regulations of Academic Ordinances ...................................................................................... 23
Course Curriculum.................................................................................................................... 26
Syllabus, Teaching and Examination Schedule ......................................................................... 28
Vision and Mission
ZAKIR HUSAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TEHNOLOGY
In line with the vision of the founder of the University, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Zakir Husain
College of Engineering & Technology has always stood for peaceful co-existence, academic
excellence and scientific temper. The vision and mission of the Institute are as under.
VISION
To become an institute of excellence in science & technical education and research with
standard at par with national and international institute of repute and to serve as quality human
resource provider to the society and industry.
MISSION
1. To offer state-of-the-art undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs.
2. To make policies and create environment to attract and retain best faculty.
3. To create an ambience in which new ideas and cutting-edge research flourish through
effective curriculum and infrastructure so as to produce the leaders and innovators of
tomorrow.
4. To produce ethically strong & morally elevated human resource to serve mankind.
5. To undertake collaborative projects and consultancy with the academia and industry.
6. To be among top engineering institutes of India.
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Vision and Mission
VISION
The Department of Architecture is foreseen as one of the top ten institutions in the country, in
the domain of Architecture/Planning its education, research and practice, easing lives by
designing built environment, reflecting life aspirations through processes that create symbiotic
relationship with the surroundings. We aim to nurture and train dynamic leaders, effective
managers and vibrant innovators of tomorrow.
MISSION
1. To upgrade and convert the department of Architecture into a full-fledged Faculty of
Architecture and Planning.
2. To offer Under-graduate, Post-graduate and Doctoral programs covering various
aspects of Architecture and Planning.
3. To nurture train and team and develop ethically strong and morally elevated human
resource to source mankind.
4. To develop state of the art built environment for teaching, research and consultancy.
5. To create teaching and research friendly environment through innovation policies that
attract and retain the best faculty.
6. To create an ambience in which new ideas and cutting edge research flourishes
through evolving and dynamic curriculum, equipment and advanced infrastructural
inducement.
7. To create work environment conducive to collaborative projects and consultancy with
the academia and industry.
8. To develop UGC sanctioned Centre of excellence for Islamic architecture and turn it
into a flag-bearing institute of this domain in the country.
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Message From Dean
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
PROF. BADRULHASAN KHAN Tel: Internal: 1901

B. Sc. Engg.(Electrical Engineering), (AMU Aligarh) External: 0571-2701895
M.Tech. (Electrical Engineering), (IISc Bangalore)
PhD (Electrical Engineering), (IIT Kanpur)
I am excited and honoured to welcome each and every one of you to the
beginning of a new college year at Z. H. College of Engg. & Tech., A. M. U.
Aligarh. I take this opportunity to congratulate new students choosing this
college for their higher education in various programs. This college year will
be a year of setting and reaching new attainable goals, working harder and
smarter and taking our college and student achievements to next level of
greatness. Here, we are dedicated to student centred program that
promotes academic excellence through an enriched and rigorous
curriculum. We look forward to working with you to provide a high quality
education that you deserve.
Our goal is to ensure that all students become critical thinker, active problem solver, inquisitive
readers, diligent researcher and innovative engineers. Learning skills along with knowledge will
enable our students not only to be seeker, but also job creators and emerge as global leaders
in the area of technical education, commensurate with the dynamic global scenario for the
benefit of the mankind.
I look forward to working with all of you and pushing you to all academic heights. I am
sure that you will feel proud on being associated with us and make us equally proud with your
academic excellence.
(Prof. Badrul Hasan Khan)
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Message From Principal
ZAKIR HUSAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TEHNOLOGY
PROF. M.M. SUFYAN BEG Tel: Internal: 1903

B. Sc. Engg.(Computer Engineering), (AMU Aligarh) External: 0571-2700042
M.Tech. (IIT Kanpur), Ph.D. (IIT Delhi) ,
Post-Doc. (University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A)
We warmly welcome the fresh students to this great seat of learning.

Started in 1877 as M.A.O. College, we became the Aligarh Muslim
University (AMU) in 1920. The University is awarded ‘A’ Grade by NAAC.
We were ranked 2nd among Indian Universities by US News Education,
Best Global Universities Rankings 2018. The National Institutional Ranking
Framework (NIRF) from MHRD ranked us 10th among Universities and
17th Overall in 2018. We have proudly produced 2 Bharat Ratna, 9 Padma
Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushan and more than 50 Padma Shri Awardees.
The Engineering College at the Aligarh Muslim University is named after the Former President
of India and Ex-VC of AMU, Bharat Ratna Dr. Zakir Husain. The Zakir Husain College of
Engineering & Technology (ZHCET) has 11 Departments of studies. Civil, Electrical and
Mechanical Departments are offering B.Tech/B.E.(Evening)/M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs.
Electronics, Computer, Chemical and Petroleum Studies Departments are offering
B.Tech/M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs. The Department of Architecture is offering B.Arch and
M.Arch. programs. The remaining 3 Departments, viz. Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry and
Applied Mathematics Departments are support Departments offering M.Sc./M.Tech./
M.Phil./Ph.D. programs. The Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre offers M.Tech.
(Nanotechnology) and Ph.D. programs. A couple of more Research Centers are the Centre of
Advanced Research in Electrified Transportation (CARET) and the Centre for Interdisciplinary
Biomedical and Human Factor Engineering (CIBHFE).
All the 7 B.Tech. courses and most of the PG courses are accredited by the National Board of
Accreditation (NBA) for 5 years in 2009 and again in 2016-2017. ZHCET was ranked 17th
by India Today-Nielsen Ranking in 2017. It was also ranked 40th in NIRF-2017 (including all IITs,
NITs and Centrally Funded Institutions of repute). ZHCET received an improved Rank of 35 in
NIRF-2018, wherein it was very well-ranked at 22nd in "Teaching, Learning & Resources" and
24th in "Research and Professional Practice”. ZHCET has a long list of illustrious Alumni that
includes Zafar Iqbal (Olympic Gold Medalist in Hockey), D. P. Agarwal (Ex-Chairman of UPSC),
Mansoor Ahmed (GM, Airport Authority of India), Anubhav Sinha (Noted Film Director), Zafar
Alam (Ex-Member of Parliament), Khusboo Mirza (Member of Chandrayaan-I Team),
Sudhanshu Jain (Director, Alcatel), Taher Madraswala (President and CEO, Open Silicon Inc.),
Aamir Qutub (CEO, Enterprise Monkey) and many many more.
It is with this huge legacy that we invite our fresh students to live up to the expectations of this
College. Being a student is not just about learning, it is more about learning how to learn.
Whatever we do, we must do it whole-heartedly. Knowing theory is important, but putting the
theory into practice, brings the real excitement. Regardless of the strength or the weakness of
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a student in academics, each and every one has to be morally very strong. Trading our moral
values for petty materialistic gains is the biggest loss that could happen to us. Sensitivity
towards society is another important attribute that we should inculcate. We ought to go for
the holistic approach in order to have the overall betterment of humanity. Life will become
much easier if we learn to enjoy what we do. A simple job that we don’t enjoy makes it appear
much tougher than a difficult job that we actually enjoy doing. Last but not the least, all of us
should have the much-appreciated trait of humility. Being humble never hurts. What hurts
instead is our vanity and the false feeling of being too high in our status.
The future plans of ZHCET include providing state-of-the-art teaching learning process,
strengthening learning outcomes, employability of the graduates, enhancement of R&D,
Faculty and Staff development, enhanced interaction with industries, Institutional reforms,
academic support for weak students and designing courses to meet the global needs.
Welcome to AMU and welcome to ZHCET!
(Prof. M.M. Sufyan Beg)
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Message From Chairman
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DR. MOHD. KHALID HASSAN

B. Arch, (AMU Aligarh)
M. Plan., (IIT Roorkee)
PH.D (Amity University, Haryana)
I would like to welcome each and every one of you to the Department of
Architecture, ZHCET, AMU. Education is the most powerful tool to bring
desirable changes in our personality and also to bring positive changes in our
society. It is the only medium which enables you to move from darkness to
brightness. I would take this opportunity to congratulate new students to
our department for higher academics. This year will be a year of setting and
reaching new attainable goals, working harder and smarter and taking our
college and student achievements to next level of greatness.
I would take this opportunity to urge you all to focus on all round development. You should
always have your education laced with morality and ethics.
The aim of our Department is to promote a system of integral education that emphasises the
unity of all knowledge, synthesizes humanity and sciences and recognises the fact that each
child is unique. We believe that education should enable the students to soar high - morally,
socially and spiritually.
I earnestly hope and trust that, my esteemed academicians and budding technocrats will work
with sincerity, honesty and dedication and thereby contribute to make this world a better place
to live in.
(Dr. Mohd. Khalid Hassan)
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General Information
Z.H. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
The Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology (ZHCET) is a part of the Aligarh Muslim
University, which enjoys a unique and special status among the top ranking Universities of the
country (‘India Today’ survey 2017 has ranked the College as 17th best in the country among
the Engineering Institutes) and is known for its rich cultural history, and strong traditions. The
rich tradition of this historic institution combined with technically rich education at the college
will give a student unique experience that he/she would cherish throughout his/her life. A mini
India where modernity flourishes with the unification of old and new diverse cultures of India
can be seen on the campus.
The Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology has been the seat of learning at Aligarh
since 1940’s with glorious historical past. It is well known for its high quality research and
teaching programmes. The emphasis in ZHCET has always been on a B.Arch. /B. Tech and M.
Tech curriculum that guarantees academic excellence by producing technically proficient
minds. It inculcates the feeling of professionalism among graduates and prepares them to face
the ever growing challenges of the industry and be ready to own the responsibility of nation
building. This is done judiciously following student-centred learning environment with close
student-faculty interaction. The college owns a long list of its alumni who are spread across the
globe. They have excelled and achieved prestigious positions in academic institutions as well as
in industries. They deserve special mention as they contribute to their alma mater by helping it
to generate cutting edge infrastructural and technologically advanced lab facilities. The college
has earned laurels recently by having its undergraduate and post-graduate programs
accredited for a maximum of five years by NBA.
The Z. H. College of Engineering & Technology owns following specific learning objectives:
To familiarize students with new and advanced technological skills
To provide rigorous training in their respective fields
To nurture the ability to think critically and construct arguments effectively
To inculcate strong moral and ethical values in students to become nice human being
Departments of Studies:
The College has the following eleven Departments of Studies which conduct the
Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Programmes:
Department of Architecture
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electronics Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Petroleum Studies
Department of Applied Chemistry
Department of Applied Mathematics
Department of Applied Physics
College Library:
In addition to the University Library and Departmental Seminar Libraries, there is an
Engineering College Library having more than one lakh books, journals and periodicals. The
College Library remains open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM in general and from 8:00 AM to 12:00
night during examination period. Book Bank facility is also available to the students for issue of
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Text Books on payment of 15% of the cost of the books. The Library has been equipped with
latest Electronic Periodical Section.
Training & Placement Office:
The Training & Placement Office provides job opportunities to the students by arranging
Campus Interviews by various Government Departments and Companies of National and
International repute. It is run by an efficient team of Training & Placement Officer, office staff
and students. It manages all logistics for the placement of our graduates. It also arranges
training for the students.
Scholarships: Various scholarships, stipends and other financial assistance are available to
meritorious and deserving students. The details may be obtained from the office of Dean,
Student Welfare (DSW), AMU Aligarh, located on Morison Road.
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Brief Summary of College Library
Z.H. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
The Library of Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, AMU, Aligarh was established in 1938
with only 300 books. Apart from the main College Library, the College has departmental
libraries/seminars in each department. The College Library is placed in a two-stories building
with a total covered area of 1000 Sq.m. having three air conditioned reading-rooms with a total
capacity of 220. The College Library caters to the need of more than 2,500 students and
research scholars apart from about 225 teaching faculty. The Library runs in three shifts from
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on all working days except Fridays. On Friday, library runs in two shifts
from 08:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 04:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. During the examination
periods the library timings are extended up to 12:00 night and reading rooms of the College
Library also opened on Sundays from 09:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during examination period. The
College Library is run with services of 01 Assistant Librarian, 08 technical staff, 01 UDC (Admin.),
04 MTS (Library Attendants) and 02 MTS (Office Attendants). The College Library is a member
of INDEST Consortium (Level 3) sponsored by AICTE. Various features of the College Library are
as under:
Reading Room, Stack and Circulation Facility: Faculty students can use the reading rooms of the
College Library. At present about 1,80,417 books are available in the College and from the
Circulation Section; books are issued to the M.Tech., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students as well as faculty
members.
Photocopying Facility: The Library offers photocopying services to the students and staff on
nominal charges.
Book Bank Facility: The Book Bank Section was introduced in 1964. This is a unique feature of
the College Library where all B.Tech. B.Arch. and B.E. (Evening) students get full set of textbooks
as per course structure on hire for the entire session. This section runs on no profit no loss basis
from the collection received from the students. The number of books in this section is about
1,10,100.
Periodical Section: At present the College Library subscribes print version of 66 journals and
periodical for different branch of studies including Applied Sciences including 44 foreign and
22 Indian. The periodicals are kept in the College Library and are also transferred to the
seminars of the departments.
Electronic Periodical Section: This Section was established in 2001 to facilitate the students as
well as faculty members for assessing the e-journals. At present the College Library subscribes
the following e-journals which can be accessed in the College Library, all the department of the
College as well as entire University Campus through LAN.
S.No. Name of the e-resources e-resources URL

01 IEEE ASPP www.ieeeexplore.ieee.org
02 ACM Digital Library www.d1.acm.org
03 ASCE www.ascelibrary.org.
04 ASME www.asmedigitalcollecton.asme.org
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Apart from this the College Library as well as departments of the College can access the
e-resources subscribed by the Maulana Azad Library.
The College Library also has NPTEL. e-audio video lectures on intranet and access in the College
Library as well as all the departments of the College and entire University Campus through LAN.
The URL of the said lectures is 10.0.3.84/Local Guru.
RULES FOR BOOK BANK FOR B.TECH. B.ARCH. & B.E. (EVENING) STUDENTS
Book Bank is entirely for the benefits of the students of B.Tech, B.Arch. and B.E. (Evening) Z.H.
College of Engg. & Tech., A.M.U., Aligarh.
A student can become the member of the Book Bank on payment of Rs.25/- as membership
fee once in an academic year.
Books will be issued on submission of Cashier’s receipt of 15% of the total cost of book(s), which
is the hire charge of book(s).
Books will be issued strictly on showing the Valid Current Identity Card.
All books shall be returned within 10 days or as announced by the Hony. Incharge after
examination is over, In case the books are not returned in time, a fine of Re.1.00 per day per
book shall be charged till the book(s) is/are returned. The fine/cost of books shall be deposited
in cash with S.O. (Accounts), Principal’s Office. The maximum fine shall be the cost of the book.
Complete set of recommended books for each academic year will be issued to the students
from Book Bank.
Where books have been marked, defaced, spoiled or damaged, the Principal or his nominee
shall at his discretion either impose a fine or charge the cost of book(s). In later case the book
shall be returned to the member.
The responsibility for the proper custody of the book(s) is of the member concerned.
All the information of the College Library is also available on the University website i.e.
www.amu.ac.in under the link Libraries and faculties having
URL:http://www.amu.ac.in/englib.jsp?did-10127. For further query you may contact during
office hours on all working days to:
Contact Details
Prof. Arshad Umar Ms. Shama Parveen

Hony. Incharge Assistant Librarian
Library and Book Bank Library and Book Bank
Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology
Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Muslim University
e-mail:arshad_umar@rediffmail.com e-mail:assistantlibrarianzhcet@yahoo.com
Phone:Office:0571-2700936,0571-2700920 Phone:Office:0571-2700936,0571-2700920
Ext.1906, 1916, 1963 Ext.1906, 1916
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General Information
Department of Architecture is the youngest department of Zakir Husain College of Engineering

& Technology. It started in the year 1993-94 from internal resources and was established as a
Department in 1998. UGC also adopted the department in 1998 i.e. IX plan (1997-2002). The
course is approved by Council of Architecture & All India Council of Technical Education. The
department offers a five year degree program leading to award of Bachelor of Architecture
which has an intake of 24. Department has started its two year M.Arch. program from the
session 2018-19 with an intake of 20.
The Thrust area of study are; Islamic Architecture, Energy Efficiency, Urban Design and
Sustainable Architecture & Development. The department aims to develop into a great seat of
learning for young Architects with high intellectual qualities to meet the challenges of the
changing world scenario. To achieve this efforts are planned in a pragmatic manner taking stock
of what exists and what is needed to be developed/ required in tune with time as per standards
prescribed by COA in a phased manner. Architecture provides large scale self-employment to
B. Arch. Graduates as well as opportunities for large number of other skilled and unskilled
employed persons there by helping the country eradicate unemployment and poverty. Being a
professional course, students have all 3 options of working in private organizations, Govt. /Semi
Govt. /PSUs as an employee or establish their own consultancy as an Architect after getting
registered with COA or pursue higher studies & Research.
Students of the Department have found berths in higher educational institutes and various
research programs across India (notably IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, School of Planning
and Architecture, New Delhi, CEPT Ahmedabad, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and others) and
abroad (in countries like United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, New Zealand). This has been
made possible by relentless dedication of the faculty members and consistent performance of
the students in all India Gate examination securing as high as Rank 1.
Students are taken for short term educational site visits for subject based case-studies to
nearby places like Agra, Mathura, Noida, Greater Noida and New Delhi on regular basis. Long
term course oriented educational tours to places like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Nainital,
Simla, Jaipur, etc. are organised by the department for the benefit of the students annually.
These visits help the students to achieve a broader and diversified outlook about Architectural
practice and new trends in Architectural development across the country.
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Brief Summary of Departmental Library
The Library of Department of Architecture, Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, AMU,
Aligarh was established in 1993. The Departmental Library is air conditioned and placed on the
first floor of the building with a total covered area of 75 Sqm with seating capacity of 35. The
Library runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all working days except Fridays. On Fridays, library
runs from 08:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Departmental Library is run with services of 01 Assistant
Librarian.
Various features of the College Library are as under:
Reading Room, Stack and Circulation Facility: The Students can use the reading area of the
Library. There are around 200 books available in the stack area of the departmental library.
The Circulation Section issues books to the students as well as the faculty members.
All the information of the College Library is also available on the University website i.e.
www.amu.ac.in.
For further query you may contact during office hours on all working days to:
Contact Details:
Mrs. Noorul Qamar Firdous

Seminar In-Charge
Library
Department of Architecture
Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology
Aligarh Muslim University
e-mail:qamarnoor4@gmail.com
Phone: Office: 0571-2703152
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Faculty Members
Dr. Mohd. Khalid Hassan 9870655725

Chairman and Associate Professor arch5.khalidhasan@gmail.com
Mr. Nawab Ahmad 9897543643

Associate Professor ar.nawab1@yahoo.com
Mr. Sanjeev Maheshwari 9927105510

Associate Professor sanjeev_maheshwari2004@yahoo.com
Mr. Tahsinur Rahman Warsi 9412385368

Associate Professor trwarsi@rediffmail.com
Dr. Sharmin Khan 9634723162

Associate Professor sharminamu@gmail.com
Dr. Mohammad Farhan Fazli 9758658599

Associate Professor mffazli.ae@amu.ac.in
Mr. Khan Amadur Rahman 8909466299

Assistant Professor amadarch@gmail.com
Mr. Faraz Farooq 8826940287

Assistant Professor ffarooq.arc@amu.ac.in
Dr. Syed Mohammad Noman Tariq 8410458008

Assistant Professor archinoman@gmail.com
Mrs. Sadaf Faridi 9654322024

Guest Teacher arch.sadaf.faridi@gmail.com
Ms. Naveela Khan 8920883344

Guest Teacher nabeelakhan1903@gmail.com
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Program Outcomes
The two year Master of Architecture Program started in the Department from the session 2018-
19 with an intake of 20 students.
The program focusses on various subjects such as Contemporary Architecture, Ecology and
Sustainable Development, Urban Design and Architectural Conservation along with advanced
electives such as Vernacular Architecture, Building Acoustics and Mega Structures over the
course of four semesters to aid the students to perform as better professionals in architecture
and allied fields with a sensitivity towards challenges in today’s times.
The students should develop the ability to:
• Become competent to apply the philosophy/concepts/strategies of designing to evolve

sustainable and technologically viable designs and developments along with an expertise
of various softwares that aid in design, drafting and presentation of their work.
• Adapt to the contemporary research standards and design practices/trends in the
architecture and allied fields and thereby innovate solutions to the existing issues related
to societal and environmental needs.
• Communicate and function in multidisciplinary teams, whilst understanding the
professional and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
• Independently carry out research/investigation and development work to solve practical
problems.
• Write and present a substantial technical report/document.
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Academic Ordinances
Master of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology
1. Introduction
(a) The Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Aligarh Muslim University offers full-time
program leading to Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) degree in its Department of
Architecture.
(b) The medium of instruction in M. Arch. Program is English.
2. Eligibility
(a) A candidate will be eligible for admission to M. Arch. Program if he/she has obtained the
Bachelor of Architecture degree or its equivalent recognized by the University and Council
of Architecture with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate or its equivalent
CPI/CGPA/NAG. All eligibility requirements are subject to such other conditions as laid
down by the University from time to time.
3. Admission
The admissions to the M. Arch. Program will be made normally in the beginning of an academic
session as per the admission policy approved by the Academic Council of the University from
time to time.
4. Academic Session
The academic session is divided into two regular semesters – Odd and Even, each of which shall
be of approximately 20 weeks duration. The Odd semester will normally commence in the
month of July/August every year, and the Even in the month of December/January. In the
beginning of every session the Dean, in consultation with the Chairman of the department,
shall notify a detailed academic calendar indicating the schedule of teaching, examination, and
other activities.
5. Duration of the Program

5.1 Minimum Duration
The minimum duration of the program for a student shall be four consecutive semesters after
admission.
5.2 Maximum Duration

The maximum duration of the program for a student shall be eight consecutive semesters after
admission.
6. Curriculum and Credit System

6.1 Credit System
The M. Arch. program will have a curriculum in which every course will be assigned certain
credits reflecting its weight and contact periods per week, as given below:
1 Lecture period (L) per week = 1 Credit
1 Architectural Design Studio (D) per week = 1 Credit
1 Practical period (P) per week = 1 Credit
1 General period (G) per week = 1 Credit (Except Dissertation & Special
Study)
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In addition to theory, architectural design studio and laboratory courses there may be other
courses such as seminar, dissertation, thesis etc., which will be assigned credits as per their
contribution in the program without regard to contact periods. The general period may be used
for lecture, presentation, field work, literature search, discussions, software development, or
for such other purposes as may be decided by the teacher(s) concerned.
6.2 Coordinators and Curriculum Development Committee
There shall be a Chief Coordinator, M. Tech./ M. Arch. Programs, to be nominated by the Dean,
and a Coordinator, M. Arch. Program in the department, to be nominated by the Chairman of
the department. Normally the Chief Tabulator will be the Chief Coordinator, M. Tech. /M. Arch.
Programs. There shall also be a standing Curriculum Development Committee (CDC), to be
constituted by the Faculty. The Chief Coordinator, M. Tech./M. Arch. Programs will
be the Convener of the CDC.
The central CDC will comprise of the following:
1. Senior most Professor of Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, next to Dean as
Chairman
2. Chief Coordinator, M. Arch. Program, as convener.
3. Chief tabulator, Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology
4. Coordinator of CDC from the department, as member.
Three teachers of Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, nominated by the Faculty, as
member for a period of two years.
6.3 The Curriculum Structure

The curriculum will contain a list of all courses, with each course having a course number,
course title, number of contact periods per week, number of credits assigned, and the marks
assigned to various components of evaluation. It will also specify all other conditions required
for the award of degree.
6.4 Approval of the Curriculum
The curriculum of M. Arch. Program will be prepared by the department of Architecture and
will be approved by the Board of Studies of the department. It will then be vetted by the CDC
and will then be placed in the Faculty along with the recommendations of the CDC for approval.
Once approved by the Faculty, the Curriculum will be implemented. The same procedure shall
be used for any modification in the Curriculum.
7. Registration
(a) Every student is required to register, for each semester, for the courses that he/she wants
to pursue in that semester. The student will have to choose any of the following modes of
registration:
Mode Requirements
a Fulfill class attendance requirement and appear in all components
of evaluation.
b Appear in all components of evaluation.
c Appear in end semester exam only. Previous sessional marks will be
considered.
Registration in modes ‘b’ and ‘c’ will be permissible only if the student had registered in
mode ‘a’ and fulfilled attendance requirement in earlier semester. The registration
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schedule will be announced by the Dean for every semester. The registration procedure
will be notified by the Chief Coordinator, M. Arch. Program.
(b) A student will normally register for higher semester courses only if he has also registered
for uncleared courses of previous semesters, especially in case of uncleared courses of first
two semesters.
(c) A student will have the option to add/delete/alter the courses in his/her registration within
a week of the registration subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the department
concerned from time to time.
(d) A student can drop a course from his/her registration by submitting a request to his/her
department coordinator up to a date specified on his/her registration card. A registered
course will be counted as an attempt even if the student remains absent in the
Examination(s).
(e) A student may be denied registration in a course due to reasons of paucity of staff or space
or other facilities, especially in case the student is registering a course for improving the
grade in a passed course.
(f) If a student fails to register in two consecutive semesters without specific permission from
the Dean, his/her name may be removed from the rolls of the faculty. Such a student may
apply to the Dean for re-admission stating the reasons for not being able to register for two
consecutive semesters and the Dean will take suitable decision on the merit of the case.
(g) No student will be allowed to register for more than 34 credits in a semester.
8. Attendance (In lieu of Chapter XVII of the Academic Ordinances)

Attendance in each course separately is compulsory at least once. Students who have put in
75% or more attendance in a course in a semester will be eligible to appear in the End-Semester
Examination of that course. Students who have put in 65% or more but less than 75%
attendance in a course may be considered for condonation of shortage of attendance in that
course by the condonation committee. Students whose attendance in a course is less than 65%
or whose shortage in attendance has not been condoned will not be eligible to appear in the
End-Semester Examination of that course and will be awarded grade ‘F’ in that course and all
marks obtained in any component of the course evaluation will stand cancelled. However, in
case a student is repeating a course and the student has already fulfilled the attendance
requirement in that course, he/she will not be detained due to shortage of attendance in that
course during the repeating semester.
9. Examination and Evaluation
9.1 Components of Evaluation
Each course will be evaluated out of 100 marks. The courses will normally have the following
components of evaluation:
(a) Theory courses:
Course work 20 marks
Mid-Semester Examination 20 marks
End-Semester Examination 60 marks
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(b) Laboratory courses including seminar, dissertation, thesis, special study, architectural
design studio, etc.
Course work 60 marks
End-Semester Examination 40 marks
However, for special academic reasons, some courses may have different weightage for
different components of evaluation from the one given above. Such special reasons will be spelt
out clearly in the curriculum.
9.2 Grading System
The combined marks obtained by a student in various components of evaluation of a course
shall be converted into regular letter grades with their equivalent grade points as specified
below
Grade Grade points Description
A+ 10 Outstanding
A 9 Excellent
B+ 8 Very good
B 7 Good
C 6 Average
D 5 Satisfactory
E 0 Unsatisfactory (Fail)
F 0 Detained due to shortage of attendance
I 0 Incomplete/Absent in the End-Semester
Z 0 Cancelled due to other reasons
There shall be no ‘C’ or ‘D’ grade in lab courses such as Architectural Design studio,
Dissertation, Special study, Seminar and Practical courses; ‘B’ grade will be the minimum
pass grade in these courses.
The following marks ranges may ordinarily be used for the award of grades to the
students in:
Theory courses
Range Grade
81 and above A+
71 and above but less than 81 A
61 and above but less than 71 B+
51 and above but less than 61 B
41 and above but less than 51 C
35 and above but less than 41 D (Minimum Pass Grade)
Less than 35 E
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Architectural Design studio, Dissertation, Special study, Seminar and Practical courses
the grade ranges will be as follows:
Range Grade
81 and above A+
71 and above but less than 81 A
61 and above but less than 71 B+
51 and above but less than 61 B (Minimum Pass
Less than 51 E
Two grace marks may be awarded by the examiner for passing a course and one grace mark
may be awarded by the examiner to elevate the grade. Any fraction in any component of
evaluation should be rounded off to the next whole number.
The examiner(s) may propose higher or lower grade ranges depending upon the nature of
the course and general performance of the students in the course, but the final decision
rests with the Result Moderation Committee. However, the minimum passing grade should
never be awarded if student secures below 35 marks (including 2 grace marks) in a theory
course and 51 marks (including 2 grace marks) in lab course.
9.3 Earned Credits (EC)
If a student passes a course by obtaining grade D or above he/she earns the credits assigned to
that course.
9.4 Performance Indices
At the end of every semester a student’s performance will be indicated by Earned Credits (EC),
a Semester Performance Index (SPI), and a Cumulative Performance Index (CPI). The SPI is the
credit-weighted average of grade points of all courses registered during a semester and is
computed as follows:
SPI = (C1G1 + C2G2 +……) / (C1 + C2 +…….)
Where C1, C2, ….. are the credits assigned to courses and G1, G2, …… are the grade points
earned in those courses.
The CPI is the credit-weighted average of grade points of all courses registered since admission.
In case a student has registered a course more than once, the best grade will be considered for
the calculation of CPI.
9.5 Repetition of a Failed Course
If a student registers a course but fails to fulfill attendance requirement, he/she will be required
to register the course (or its alternative) again in mode ‘a’.
In case the student completes attendance requirement but fails to secure a pass grade in a
course, he/she has option of registering the course again either in mode ‘b’ or in mode ‘c’.
However for Architectural Design Studio, Mode “b” will not be permitted.
9.6 Repetition of a Passed Course
A student may only repeat Theory Courses (EE) to improve his/her grade in that course only
once, provided that he/she has passed that course in a single attempt. In such case the student
will have to register the course again either in mode ‘b or in mode ‘c. Requirements of mode
‘b’ and ‘c’ registrations are same as described in clause 7 (a). For the purpose of calculating
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the SPI the recently obtained grade will be considered while for CPI the better of the two grades
will be counted.
9.7 Conduct of Examinations
(a) The examiners for the End-Semester Examination of all theory courses will normally be
the teacher(s) associated with the course. The Seminar, Architectural Design, Special
study and Laboratory courses will be examined by the teacher(s) associated with the
course and one external examiner (an external examiner not in the service of the
university at the time of examination) recommended by the BOS of the department
concerned. In case the external examiner does not turn up for the examination, the
Chairman of the department concerned, in consultation with the course in charge, shall
call another person to act as the external examiner, even from within the University, if
necessary.
(b) Dissertation will be submitted after all other components of the M. Arch. Program are
completed. The course work shall be evaluated by internal panel of jury and end
semester exam of Dissertation shall be examined by the external panel of Jury
comprising the following :
External panel of Jury:
1. The Chairman/Coordinator M. Arch Program.
2. Respective Supervisor(s)
3. External Examiner(s)
Internal panel of Jury:

1. The Chairman/Coordinator M. Arch Program.
3. Departmental Research Committee(DRC)
9.8 Moderation Committees

(a) Question Paper Moderation Committee: There shall be a Moderation Committee of the
concerned Department consisting of the following members to moderate the Question
Papers of the End-Semester Examination.
(i) Chairman of the Department – (Convener)
(ii) Two Senior Teachers of the Department (From area of Specialization), to be
appointed by the BOS).
Note: The Paper Setter(s) may be invited, if necessary, to clarify the necessary details of the
question paper.
(b) Result Moderation Committee: There shall be a Result Moderation Committee of the
Department consisting of the following members to moderate course-wise results of the
End-Semester Examinations.
(i) Chairman of the Department - (Convener)
(ii) Two Teacher of the Department (From broad area of Specialization), to be
appointed by the BOS.
(iii) Examiner(s) concerned.
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The Result Moderation Committee will examine the result of each theory course and in case of
an abnormal situation; it may take suitable corrective measures in consultation with the
examiner(s). The examiner(s) will place the evaluated answer scripts along with the brief
solution and marking scheme before the Committee. In case of difference of opinion among
the members of the Committee, the majority decision will prevail, in which the examiner(s) will
not participate.
10. Degree Requirement
(a) A student who earns 80 credits and fulfills such other conditions as may be mentioned in
the curriculum will be awarded the degree of Master of Architecture. He/she must also pay
all University dues as per rules. Moreover, there should be no case of indiscipline pending
against him/her.
(b) If a student earns more credits than the minimum required for the award of degree, his/her
CPI will be calculated by considering the best grades subject to fulfilling the criteria of
required credits as specified in the curriculum.
11. Promotion, Name Removal from the Rolls of the University and Mercy Appeal
11.1 Promotion and Name Removal
The earned credits (EC) of every student will be checked at the end of II semester. The
difference between the credits that a student is required to earn by the end of semester (as
per the curriculum) and actual credits earned by the student will be counted as total uncleared
credits. The student will be promoted to III semester if the total uncleared credits is less than
or equal to 22, otherwise his/her result will be declared as “detain”. If students gets “detain”
result more than twice, his/her admission to M. Arch program will be cancelled and his/her
name will be removed from the rolls of the university.
11.2 Mercy Appeal

If the name of a student is removed from the rolls of the University as per provisions of clause
11.1 of these ordinances, he/she may appeal to the Vice-Chancellor stating the reasons for not
being able to earn the required credits and the Vice-Chancellor, if he is satisfied with the
reasons, may allow the continuation of admission of the student only once during the tenure
of the program, extending the total duration of the program by one year, at the maximum, if
required. Under any circumstances no student will be allowed to complete the program after
the lapse of ten semesters after admission.
12. Result
(a) If a student passes all the examinations and fulfills all the requirements for the award of
degree his/her result will be shown as “Graduated”.
(b) The Division awarded to “Graduated” students will be based on CPI as given below:
First Division (Honors) CPI ≥ 8.5
First Division 6.5 ≤ CPI ≤ 8.5
Second Division CPI < 6.5
At the end of each odd semester examination, result of the students will be declared as
“continued”. At the end of II semester the result will be as follows:
(i) PASS – if the total uncleared credits are zero.
(ii) PROMOTED – if the total uncleared credits are greater than zero but less than or
equal to 22.
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(iii) DETAINED – if the total uncleared credits are more than 22.
(c) At the end of IV semester, if the students fulfills all the conditions for graduation, his/her
result will be declared as ‘GRADUATED”, otherwise his/her result will be declared as
‘DETAINED”.
(d) If the name of a student is removed from the rolls of the university as per provisions of
clause 11.1 of these ordinances his/her result will be shown as “NAME REMOVED”.
(e) The equivalent percentage of marks be calculated by the following formula:
Equivalent Percentage = 10*CPI
(f) Ranks/Positions will be determined at the end of even semesters. Only those students who
fulfill the following conditions will be eligible for ranks/positions:
(i) They do not have any break in their studies;
(ii) They have passed every scheduled course in first attempt;
(iii) They have passed every course on time as per the curriculum;
(iv) They have earned credits as per the schedule given in the curriculum;
(v) They have not improved grade in any course after passing the course;
(vi) They have obtained “Pass” result in four semesters and viva of his/her dissertation
conducted within the two weeks of beginning of the next semester.
(vii) Students who obtained “Graduated” result in the calendar year shall be awarded
degree for that year.
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Regulations of Academic Ordinances
M. Arch. Degree Program
1. Explanations
1.1 Course Number

Every course will have a course number consisting of 7 characters. The first two characters
will be alphabets indicating the department that offers or coordinates the course; the third
character will be an alphabet indicating the course category, the fourth character will be a
numerical digit indicating the year of offering the course in the program; the fifth and Sixth
characters will be numerical digits that describes the course and seventh character will also
be the numerical digits indicating version of the course.
(a) The first two alpha characters will mean AR = Department of Architecture:
(b) The third alpha characters will mean the following:
C: Program Core (PC); E: Program Elective (PE);
(c) The fourth character 6 for First Year and 7 for Second Year of the M. Arch. program.
(d) The fifth and sixth characters will be interpreted as follows:
01 to 59 : Theory Courses
60-99 : Laboratory/Practical Courses: - Architectural Design Studio,
Special Study, Dissertation, etc.
(e) The seventh character will be a numerical digit between 0 and 9, indicating version of the
course. It will be updated after every revision.
1.2 Faculty Number

Every student has a Faculty number consisting of 9 characters. The first two characters
are numerical digits indicating the year of admission; the third and fourth characters sha ll
be A R indicating the branch; the fifth character is an alphabet indicating the specialization
if any otherwise this character will be A; the sixth character is always “M” indicating M . Ar c h.
program; the seventh, eighth and ninth characters are numerical digits that are for
identifying a student of a particular batch.
(a) The first two characters will be the right most two digits of the year of admission.
Thus students admitted in 2018 will have the first two characters as 18.
(b) The third and fourth characters will be interpreted as AR=Architecture
(c) The fifth character is an alphabet indicating the specialization such as ‘A’ for Architecture
and ‘P’ for Planning
(d) The sixth character is always “M” indicating M . Arc h.
(e) The seventh, eighth and ninth characters are numerical digits that are for identifying a
student of a particular batch.
1.3 Marks
(a) The combined total marks obtained by a student in the course work and the mid-semester
examination will be called Sessional Marks.
(b) The marks obtained by a student in the end-semester examination will be called
Examination Marks.
(c) The course work of special study and dissertation/ pre dissertation shall be awarded by the
internal jury comprising of the following:
(i) Chairman/ M. Arch Coordinator of the department.
(ii) Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of the department.
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(iii) Respective Supervisor(s).
2. Conduct of Teaching
2.1 Course In-charge

Every course will be taught by one or more teachers. The BOS of the concerned department
will allocate the teaching load to the teacher(s) and will also designate a course in-charge for
each course. The course in-charge will coordinate all the work related to attendance, course
work, examination and evaluation. It is necessary that the students are informed about
the course in- charge so that they may contact him/her about any problems regarding the
course. However, in some courses such as dissertation and special study, in consultation with
the supervisor and chairman, a student may take a co- supervisor from specialized area in
which student is working.
2.2 Display of Attendance, Marks etc.

It is essential that the attendance should be displayed to the students twice in a semester,
once in the middle and then at the end of a semester by the teacher(s) concerned. The mid-
semester marks should be displayed to students normally within 15 days of the examination.
The total Sessional marks should be displayed to the students before the beginning of the
end-semester examinations. The course in-charge will ensure that the teachers associated
with the course make such displays and, in case of complaints from the students in this
regard, shall inform the Chairman of the concerned department about the problem.
2.3 Offering Courses

Courses will be offered by the department concerned as per the schedule given in
the relevant Curriculum. Elective courses will be offered depending on the availability of
the staff and other facilities and therefore any particular elective course may not be offered
even though it may exist in the list of possible elective courses. Departments may also
offer a course in both the semesters even though it may be shown in particular semesters.
2.4 Syllabus
Each course will have a syllabus which will be distributed to the students. The teacher(s)
concerned should ensure that some portion, beyond the syllabus, should also be covered in
the class.
3. Correction of Errors
In case any error is detected in the marks recorded on the award list, the examiner(s)
concerned shall make a request to correct the mistake to the Dean, Faculty of Engg. & Tech.
through the Chairman of the Concerned department, and shall attach relevant documentary
evidence. A committee consisting of the following members shall take suitable remedial
measures depending upon the merit of the case.
1. Dean, Faculty of Engg. & Tech. (Chairman)

2. Principal, ZH College of Engg. & Tech.
3. Chairman of the department.
4. One senior member of the Faculty, not belonging to the department, t o be
nominated by the Dean.
5. Chief Tabulator, M. Tech. /M. Arch. Program.
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4. Examinations
4.1 Mid-Semester Examination

Mid-semester examination(s) of each course will be of one hour duration and will be
conducted as per norms and schedule notified by the office of the Dean in each semester.
Course work marks be awarded by the teacher(s) associated with the course.
4.2 End-Semester Examination

End-semester examination(s) of each theory course shall be of two hours duration and will
be conducted as per norms and schedule notified by the Controller of Examination of the
University on the advice of the Dean. The end-semester examinations of
laboratory/practical courses, and other courses such as seminar, special study,
dissertation etc. shall be conducted as notified by the Dean/Chairman concerned.
4.3 Make-up Test

Students who miss the Mid-Semester Examination in a course due to illness or some other
extra-ordinary compelling situation may contact the teacher(s) concerned of the course
with the request to conduct a make-up test. The teacher(s) shall follow the guidelines in
this regard approved by the Faculty from time to time. There shall be no make-up
test/examination for end-semester examinations.
5. Submission of Dissertation
A student can submit his/her dissertation only after he/she has obtained pass grades in all the
other courses. Dissertation can be submitted at least 14 weeks after the beginning of
semester in which the student has registered for dissertation and not later than 2 weeks after
beginning of the next semester. If a student fails to submit his/her dissertation within
aforementioned period his/her result will be declared as detained and he/she will be required
to register the dissertation again in the next semester. Following guidelines will be followed
for submission of dissertation:
(a) The dissertation/thesis shall be typed in English language using 12 font size with 1.5-
line spacing in ‘New Times Roman’ with the following margins: 1.5” on left side,1” on
right side and 1” each on top and bottom.
(b) The dissertation/thesis should be printed on good quality A4 size paper on both sides.
(c) The dissertation shall include the following:
i. Self-declaration certificate by the candidate and certificate signed by the

supervisor and co-supervisor (if any)
ii. Details of the paper(s) published / communicated / accepted for publication (if
any).
(d) The student shall submit required (06) number of copies (one for each examiner, one
for departmental seminar, one for University Library and one additional copy) of the
Dissertation, duly forwarded by Supervisor and Co-supervisor, if any, along with the
prescribed proforma in the office of the Chairman who shall forward it to the Controller
of Exams through the Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology.
(e) The cover of the hard copy of dissertation shall be in dark blue.
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Course Curriculum: M. Arch. Programme
(To be effective from the session 2018-2019 and onwards)
I Year (1st Semester)

Teaching and Examination Schedule
End-
Mid-
Course Sem. Exam
S. Course Credits Sem.
Course Title Work Univ. Time
No. No. L G P/D (Cr) Exam
Marks Exam (Hours)
Marks
Marks
Contemporary
Architecture:
1 ARC6010 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Theories and
Trends
Ecology and
2 ARC6030 Sustainable 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Development
3 ARC6050 Urban Design 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Architectural
4 ARC6610 1 0 5 6 70 - 30* -
Design Studio-I
Computer
5 ARC6910 Application in 1 0 3 4 60 - 40 -
Architecture
6 ARC6930 Special Study-I 0 2 0 3 60** - 40* -
TOTAL 11 5 8 25
(Abbreviations: L=Lecture, G= General Period, P=Practical D= Design Studio, Cr=Credit)
* Portfolio/ Presentation Evaluation by Internal & External Examiner(s).

** Course work evaluation by internal panel of jury.
I Year (2nd Semester)
End-
Mid-
Course Sem. Exam
Marks Exam (Hours)
Mars
Marks
Performance
1 ARC6020 Evaluation of 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Buildings
Architecture and
2 ARC6040 Urban 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Conservation
Research 20 20
3 ARC6060 3 1 0 4 60 2
Methodology
4 ARE Elective-I 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Architectural
5 ARC6620 1 0 5 6 70 - 30* -
Design Studio- II
6 ARC6940 Special Study-II 0 2 0 3 60** - 40* -
TOTAL 13 6 5 25
(Abbreviations: L=Lecture, G= General Period, P=Practical, D= Design Studio, Cr=Credit)
* Portfolio / Presentation Evaluation by Internal & External Examiner(s).

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II Year (3rd Semester)
End-
Mid-
Course Sem. Exam
Marks Exam (Hours)
Marks
Marks
1 ARE Elective -II 3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Architectural Design
2 ARC7610 1 0 5 6 70 - 30* -
Studio- III
Preliminary
3 ARC7950 Dissertation 0 0 0 6 60** - 40* -
TOTAL 4 1 5 16
(Abbreviations: L=Lectures, P=Practical, G= General Period, D= Design Studio, Cr=Credit)
* Portfolio / Presentation Evaluation by Internal & External Examiner(s).

A student may take his/her co-supervisor if required from area of specialization.
II Year (4th Semester)
S. Course Course Title Credit Course Mid- End- Exam

No. No. L G P/D s Work Sem. Sem. Time
(Cr) Marks Exam Univ. (Hours)
Marks Exam
Marks
1 ARC7960 Dissertation 0 0 0 14 60* - 40** -
(Contd. From III
Semester)
TOTAL 0 0 0 14
(Abbreviations: L=Lectures, P=Practical, G= General Period, D=Design Studio, Cr=Credit)
* Course Work Evaluation: Two stages (Presentations) by the internal panel of jury.
** End-Sem. Exam. Evaluation: Thesis and Report Evaluation by the external panel of jury.
External Panel of Jury shall comprise of:

1. Chairman of the department/ Coordinator M. Arch. Program.
2. External Examiner(s)
Internal Panel of Jury shall comprise of:

1. Chairman of the department/ Coordinator M. Arch. Program.
2. Departments Research Committee (DRC)/Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
ELECTIVE COURSES:
Elective - I Elective - II
ARE6080 Vernacular Architecture ARE7010 Megastructures
ARE6100 Urban Landscape Design ARE7030 Construction Project Management

Policies and Regulations for Sustainability
ARE6120 Building Acoustics ARE7050
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Syllabus, Teaching and Examination Schedule
M. Architecture I year (I Semester)
Contemporary Architecture: Theories and Trends (ARC 6010)
Teaching and Evaluation Scheme:
L G P/D Cr Course Work Mid Sem Exam End Sem Exam Exam Time (Hrs)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
(Abbreviations: L=Lecture, G= General Period, P=Practical, D=Drawing, Cr=Credit)
Objectives: To impart knowledge of contemporary theories and trends in architecture and to

provide students with cultural literacy in modern and contemporary architecture and urban design.
Contents:
Unit-1
Overview: Contemporary world architecture, related theories and trends; Modernism and international style,
Bauhaus school, De Stijl movement; Architectural works and philosophies of master architects.
Unit-2
Late Modernism: Concepts, relationships to modernism, influences, debates on ornamentation, sculptural forms,
slick tech architecture, late modern space, architectural works and philosophies of late modern architects.
Unit-3
Post Modernism: Concepts, relationships to modernism, influences, double coding style, critical regionalism, neo
vernacular, ad hoc urbanism, architectural works and philosophies of postmodern architects.
Unit-4
Advanced Theories in Contemporary Architecture: DE constructivism, biomimicry, blobitecture, parametric
design, Möbius strip, trends in high rise structures, architectural works, and emerging building typologies.
Unit-5
Indian Modernism: Post independence modernist architecture; Architectural works and philosophies of modern
Indian architects.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students would be able to:
• Describe using format and technical vocabulary, the defining characteristics of modern and
contemporary buildings.
• Distinguish between significant developments in design and construction that shaped architecture into
what it is today.
• Demonstrate the process of the creation of new relevant forms and the motivation and societal forces
behind them.
• Differentiate between the philosophies, agenda, nature and purpose of modern and post-modern
architecture.
• Critique the theories of various modern/post-modern movements and architects.
Reference Books:
• Frampton, K. (2002). Modern Architecture-A Critical History. Thames and Hudson.
• Gossel, P. and Leuthauser, G. (2005).Architecture in the 20th Century. Vol. 1&2, Taschen.
• Jencks, C., Kropf, K. (2005). Theories and Manifestoes of Contemporary Architecture. Second Edition,
Wiley Academy.
• Gossel, P. (2007). The A-Z of Modern Architecture. Taschen GmbH.
• Mehrotra, R. (2011) Architecture in India: Since 1990. Pictor Publishing Pvt. Ltd.
• Smith, K.(2012).Introducing Architectural Theory. Routledge.
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Ecology and Sustainable Development (ARC 6030)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
(Abbreviations: L=Lectures, G= General Period, P=Practical, D=Drawing, Cr=Credit)
Objectives: To understand functioning of ecosystems and application of relevant ecological principles and
processes in man-made systems for developing sustainable development and settlement system.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Fundamental concepts of ecology, importance and relation of ecology to human civilization, ecologic
terms and their significance, ecosystem.
Unit-2
Biodiversity and human settlement: Ecological pyramids, energy flows and productivity in eco-system,
biogeochemical cycles, bio magnification; Species and interspecies interactions; Biodiversity and ecological
equilibrium.
Unit-3
Ecology and habitation: Ecological cybernetics, Human settlement and man-made ecosystems, alternative
development approaches, guiding environmental principles, technologies and values, sustainable lifestyles.
Unit-4
Climatology: Climatology as a component of manmade ecosystem, macro-, meso and microclimate; Ecosystem-
atmosphere interactions; Urban heat island; Urban wind pattern, aerosols and air pollution, Simulation tools.
Unit-5
Eco city and sustainable development: Eco city, eco-communities and eco buildings; Design of eco-systems,
communities, and settlements; Scenarios for sustainable future; Sustainable urban development strategies, Case
studies.
Course Outcomes:
• Understand fundamentals and concepts of ingredients of ecosystem of ecology.
• Understand the various elements, factors, ingredients and strategies of sustainable development in
relation to ecology, green policies/philosophy.
• Understand the importance/significance of architects/planners/designers/developers/ administrators’
role in contribution towards sustainable development.
• Understand the concepts of Eco-city, Eco-communities in the present day scenario for sustainable urban
development together with the strategies to achieve it.
• Perform as better professionals of architecture/planning and urban design who understand the
challenges in the present-day world better and are better equipped to treat them head on in profession,
job and research.
Reference Books:
• Odum E.P. and Barrett G.W (2005). Fundamentals of Ecology (fifth ed.), Cengage learning publisher.
• Paolo, S (2001). Arcology: The City in the Image of Man. Revised Edn., MIT Press.
• Register,R (2006). Eco cities: Building Cities in Balance with Nature, New Society Publishers.
• Todd, N.J, and Todd,J (2004). Principles of Ecological Designs. North Atlantic Book.
• Oke, T.R. (1987). Boundary Layer Climates. Routledge.
• Bonan, G. (2002). Ecological Climatology. Cambridge University Press.
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Urban Design (ARC 6050)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To impart knowledge on various aspects, elements, concepts and principles of urban design.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Introduction and various aspects of urban design, relationship of urban design to architecture,
planning and landscape; Evolution of professional discipline.
Unit-2
Synthesis of Urban Design spaces in different periods of history viz. ancient river valley civilization, Greek, Roman,
Medieval, Renaissance, and their influencing factors.
Unit-3
Urban Street: Elements of street design, Shape, Pattern and Grain of urban street, Urban Spaces and Open spaces,
time, convenience, age and habit influenced on street design, Approach routes and surface arteries, Vista and
Skyline.
Unit-4
Scale in Urban Design: Urban Space and Urban Mass, scale and human vision, scale and circulation, scale in
neighbouring buildings and spaces. The Context and its appreciation,
Unit-5
Studio Exercises and Field studies: observational and analytical studies of important urban/ public spaces, Image
ability and townscape of selected areas/ settlements. Design evaluation/ analytical study of modern examples.
Urban design proposal for improvement/ renewal/ redevelopment/new development of an area.
Outcomes:
• Develop an understanding of Urban Design.
• Realize the determinants of contemporary urban form and ways to understand their effects.
• Understand the issues of contemporary urban form through planning and design using appropriate tools.
Reference Books:
• Spreiregen, P. D. (1965). Urban Design: Architecture of Towns & Cities”, McGraw Hill.
• Broadbent, G. (1990). Emerging Concepts of Urban Space Design. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
• Punter, J. and Carnoma, M. (1997). The Design Dimension of Planning- Theory, Content and Best Practices
for Design Policies. E & FN Spon.
• Cowan, R. (2002). Urban Design Guidance by UD Group. Thomas Telford Publishing.
• Watson D. et al. (ed) (2003). Time Saver Standard for Urban Design. McGraw Hill.
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Architectural Design Studio - I (ARC 6610)
1 0 5 6 70 - 30 -
Objectives: To understand in depth the increasing complexity of buildings today with respect to technology,
services, planning and environmental sustainability. It aims to better the understanding of the concepts of
sustainability and built environment.
.
Contents:
The design studio will focus on emerging transformations in architecture in terms of aspects such as planning,
building heights, floor area, technology, management, etc., It will explore the challenges of designing high rise and
high tech buildings. It will enable collaborative learning through exploration, investigation and application of
various parameters such as energy efficiency, green concepts, sustainability and services. The studio will integrate
all these aspects through appropriate design projects.
Suggested Studio Exercises:

Analytical studies of sustainable practices in traditional and contemporary contexts of:
• Low rise buildings, Medium rise buildings, High rise buildings, Campuses, Neighbourhoods.
• Responsive design solutions for the contexts, green retrofitting, sustainability and services.
Course Outcomes:
• Appreciate and participate to a higher level of involvement/application that an architect has to make in
contributing towards development of congruous architecture, housing and infrastructure development.
• Become competent to apply the philosophy/concepts/strategies of designing to evolve sustainable and
technologically viable designs and developments.
Reference Books:
• Yeang, K. (1999). The Green Skyscraper. Prestel Publishing.
• Steele, J. (2005). Ecological Architecture- a critical history. Thames Hudson.
• Building and Construction Authority, (2010). Existing Building Retrofit. Singapore.
• Kwok, A. (2011). The Green Studio Handbook. Routledge.
• Vassigh, S., Ozer, E. and Spiegelhalter, T. (2012). Best Practices in Sustainable Building Design. J. Ross
Publishing.
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Computer Application in Architecture (ARC 6910)
1 0 3 4 60 - 40 -
Objectives: To enable the students to use advanced computer applications in architecture through various
software.
Contents:
Introduction to Advanced Computer Aided Drawings and their further applications for design studio problems.
Enhancing the Presentation skills using software such as Adobe creative suite & MS Office. Using Trimble Sketch
up, and Autodesk Software for 3 D Visualization. Introducing the concept of energy efficiency through computer
software. Basic introduction to GIS for geo-spatial analysis of the site and BIM.
Course Outcomes:
• Use Autodesk Software for drafting and 3-D visualization.
• Apply advanced skills of using Adobe creative suite and MS Office for presentation of their work.
• Use basics of GIS for various analysis of the site given for different exercise.
Reference Books:
• Manuals of Autodesk for Auto cad (2019).
• Reference Guides and e book Manuals for Adobe Creative Suite (2016).
• Reference e Manuals of Sketch Up (2018).
• Manuals of Design Builder and Energy Simulation Modelling (2012).
• Manuals of Arc GIS, Global Mapper (2018).
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Special Study - I (ARC 6930)
0 2 0 3 60 - 40 -
Objectives: To expose the students to the various thrust areas in architecture and inculcate the spirit of research
in architecture by providing opportunities to study various issues. It also aims to teach students about technical
writing.
Contents:
Special Study provides opportunity to earn academic credit by participating independent study and look at the
research component in architecture in various thrust areas such as architectural design, history, climate,
sustainable design, green building, intelligent building and other value-based aspects through texts. Students are
encouraged to choose any topic of their interest. This may range from analysing and criticising the works of an
architect, ideologies and philosophies of architects that get transformed spatially, historical, typological
architecture, sustainability issues and so on. The study must comprise of an aim, the objectives, the scope and
limitations of their study, hypothesis (if any), methodology followed by extensive review of literature through
references and documentation. The analysis of the work must be substantiated either empirically or through
extensive arguments.
The scope for independent study is to explore specific area of interest which may form the basis of his/ her thesis
project in the fourth semester. The topic will have to be approved by the consent of his/her supervisor at the start
of the semester and reviewed periodically to culminate the study at the end of the semester.
Outcomes:
• Prepare Study Report based on accepted norms of technical writing.
• Develop an understanding leading to formation of thesis ideas.
Reference Books:
• Borden I., Ruedi K. (2000). The Dissertation: An Architecture Student’s Handbook. Architectural Press.
• Grant L., Wang D. (2001). Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley Sons.
• Booth W.C., Williams J.M., Colomb G. G.; The Craft of Research, 2nd Edition; Chicago guides to
writing, editing and publishing.
• Kumar R. (2005). Research Methodology- A step by step guide for beginners. Sage Publications.
• Creswell J.W. (2002). Research design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches;
Sage Publications.
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M. Architecture I year (II Semester)
Performance Evaluation of Buildings (ARC 6020)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To investigate the simulation and audit techniques for assessing the energy performance,
environmental response and impact of built form.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction to Building Performance Evaluation: Emerging role of performance evaluation in building design and
master planning- Performance audit and rating systems- GRIHA LEED IGBC and BREAM – Architectural
Computation and performance audit- Introduction to ECOTECT.
Unit-2
Principles of Sustainable Design: E’s of sustainability - Integrated approach to environmental design – Case
studies – Comparative analysis of green rating systems, LEED, BREAM and GRIHA – Cognitive, analytical and
simulated modelling and design of buildings. Zero Carbon Footprint Building.
Unit-3
Environmental Assessment Methods and Modelling For Passive Systems: Modelling and experimental techniques
for building assessment/ evaluation and design – Basics of thermal comfort, solar shading/access/ control, day
lighting, acoustics air movement etc. – issues and opportunities with current assessment modes/ evaluation
tools- Evaluation and assessment based on Building type/ function and program – Building performance with
respect to function, program, micro climate, urban planning, envelope design, material – Computer studio
and simulation-Mathematical models of heat and mass transfer phenomena through building
components: transfer function methods and numerical methods – Models of radiative and convective
heat transfer phenomena within buildings
Unit-4
Advance Ecotect and Energy Modelling: Integration of ECOTECT with BIM, RAPID ENERGY MODELLING- Modelling
and performance simulation of existing buildings–residential-institutional- design of a new residential building
with ECOTECT.
Unit-5
Seminar and Case Study Presentation: Case study presentation of students on performance evaluation of a
building identified by them and approved by the course faculty – Seminar on topics approved by the course faculty.
Course Outcomes:
• Gain knowledge on environmental assessment methods, audit and simulation techniques.
• Add value to architectural design processes and equip students with energy modelling skills.
Reference Books:
• Krarti M. (Ph.D) (2000). Energy Audit of Building Systems. CRC Press.
• Clarke, J.A. (1985). Energy simulation in building design. Adam Hilger Ltd, Bristol.
• ESRU. (1996). ESP-r A Building Energy Simulation Environment; User Guide Version 9 Series. ESRU
Manual U 96/1, University of Strathclyde, Energy Systems Research Unit, Glasgow.
• Kabele, K. (1998). Modeling and analyses of passive solar systems with computer simulation. in Proc.
Renewable energy sources, PP. 39 – 44, Czech Society for Energetics Kromeriz. (in Czech)
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Architecture and Urban Conservation (ARC 6040)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To enable the students to address appropriately challenges confronting historic cities, natural and built
heritage, and the cultural resource base.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Understanding conservation; Preservation and restoration; Socio-cultural-economic and
environmental significance of conservation; Various aspects of built and natural heritage; Conservation practice;
Glossary- understanding redevelopment, revitalization, regeneration, rehabilitation and renewal.
Unit-2
History of Conservation Movement: Evolution of architectural and urban conservation; Restoration of historic
contexts; Salient early examples of conservation of building and sites in Italy, UK and other countries.
Unit-3
Basic Principles of Conservation and Degrees of Interventions: Conservation principles; Conservation conventions
and practices adopted at International, National and local levels for heritage buildings, sites and cities; Charters
from Venice to Mexico.
Unit-4
Architectural Conservation: Research, documentation, analysis and interpretations related to historic buildings
and sites; Technical aspects covering traditional building materials; Structural repairs, maintenance and
upgradation of historic structures.
Unit-5
Urban Conservation: Heritage development within the context of continuity and change; Study of context and
processes of urban conservation projects in India and other countries; Critical regionalism; Conservation policies,
laws and professional norms; Cultural heritage strategies in the context of urban development.
Conservation of Cultural Heritage: Forms of cultural heritage; Crafts, traditions and their role in conservation;
Cultural landscapes in conservation; Culture based planning; Creative cities concept; Selected examples of cultural
heritage strategies for conservation.
Course Outcomes:
• Understand the concept of conservation of built heritage.
• Understand the difference in terminologies used in heritage conservation like restoration, revitalization,
rejuvenation & renovation etc.
• Understand the principles and charters used for conservation worldwide.
• Access different laws and policies associated to the heritage conservation and how they can be
implemented.
• Formulate the strategies for any conservation project.
Reference Books:
• Cohen, N. (1999). Urban Conservation, MIT Press.
• Jokilehto, J. (2002). History of Architectural Conservation (Conservation and Museology). Routledge.
• Fielden, B. (2003). Conservation of Historic Buildings, Architectural Press.
• Orbasli, A. (2007). Architectural Conservation: Principles and Practice, Wiley Blackwell.
• Croci, J. (2008). The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architecture Heritage: Theory and
Practice. Computational Mechanics Publications.
• Aygen, Z. (2012). International Heritage and Historic Building Conservation: Saving the World's Past.
Routledge.
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Research Methodology (ARC 6060)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To impart knowledge about research methodology relevant to architecture.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Research in architecture (Groat, 2013: 6-9); Conceptual Framework (Groat, 2013: 9-13); Domain of
Architectural Research (Groat, 2013: 14); Strategy for Architectural Research (Groat, 2013: 15-18).
Unit-2
Review of literature: Literature Review (Groat, 2013: 141-148); Types of Research Questions (Groat, 2013: 148-
155); Theory (Groat, 2013: 155-161); Methodology (Groat, 2013: 162-163); Literature Review Outcomes (Groat,
2013: 164-166).
Unit-3
Frameworks For Multiple Systems of Inquiry: Early Frameworks (Groat, 2013: 67-72); Alternative Frameworks
(Groat, 2013: 73-76); Groat’s Proposed Framework (Groat, 2013: 76-79).
Unit-4
Types of Research: Qualitative (Groat and Wang, 2013: 215-258); Historic (Groat and Wang, 2013: 173-210);
Correlational (Groat and Wang, 2013: 263-310); Logical Argumentation (Groat and Wang, 2013: 379-411); Case
Studies (Groat and Wang, 2013: 415-441); Combined Strategies (Groat and Wang, 2013: 441-449).
Unit-5
Techniques of Data Collection: Experimental (Groat and Wang, 2013: 313-347); Simulation Research Methods
(Groat and Wang, 2013: 349-374); Questionnaire, Schedule and Interview (Matin, 2004: 85-89); Observation, Scale
and Content Analysis (Matin, 2004: 90-100).
Course Outcomes:
• Develop the skill to identify, decipher and interpret the issues relating to Architecture, based on research
enquiry methods.
• Widen the information for scientific method of researching and research process.
Reference Books:
• Groat, L. and Wang, D. (2013). Architectural Research Methods. John Wiley & Sons. (Text Book)
• Matin, Abdul. (2004). Research Methods; Statistics, IT and e-Methods. New Delhi: Icon Publication Pvt.
Ltd. (Text Book)
• Blaikie, Norman. (2000). Designing Social Research: The Logic of Anticipation. MA: Polity Press
• Bose, P.K., (1995). Research Methodology. New Delhi: ICSSR.
• Mukherji, P.N. (ed.) (2000). Methodology in Social Research: Dilemmas and Perspectives. New Delhi: Sage
Publication
• Srivastava, V.K. (ed.) (2004). Methodology and Fieldwork. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
• Ross, R. (1974). Research: An Introduction. Barnes and Noble Books.
• Gibbs, J.F. (1988). Urban Research Methods. (Rev. Ed.) Von Nostrand.
• Knight, A. and Ruddock, L. (2008). Advanced Research Methods in Built Environment. John Wiley & Sons.
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Architectural Design Studio - II (ARC 6620)
1 0 5 6 70 - 30 -
Objectives: To develop insight into issues of urban design/ Conservation contexts
Contents:
Introduction to urban design/ conservation practices.
Techniques for analysing urban / conservation contexts.
Socio- cultural and economic aspects of Urban/ conservation Design projects.

• Analytical studies of traditional and contemporary public places
• Street design
• Riverfront development
• Urban renewal
• Sustainable urbanism and urban retrofitting in different contexts; Design Solutions for the
contexts.
• Conservation of Heritage Buildings.
Course Outcomes:
• Understand urban level design and conservation projects as the subject demonstrates, categorises and
differentiates various aspects of design.
• Understand, formulate and organize design as the subject provides understanding of socio cultural and
economic understanding of urban level projects.
Reference Books:
• Farrelly, L. (2011). Drawing for Urban Design (Portfolio Skills: Architecture). Laurence King Publishing
• Haas, T. (2012). Sustainable Urbanism and Beyond: Rethinking Cities for the Future. Rizzoli.
• Massengale, J. and Dover, D. (2013). Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns Wiley.
• Dixon, T., Eames, M., Hunt, M. and Lannon, S. (2014) Urban Retrofitting for Sustainability: Mapping the
Transition to 2050. Routledge.
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Special Study - II (ARC 6940)
0 2 0 4 60 - 40 -
Objectives: To expose the students to various thrust areas in architecture and the finer details of technical writing.
It aims to inculcate the spirit of research in architecture by providing opportunities to study various issues.
Contents:
Special Study provides opportunity to earn academic credit by participating independent study and look at the
research component in architecture in various thrust areas such as architectural design, history, climate,
sustainable design, green building, intelligent building and other value based aspects through texts. Students are
encouraged to choose any topic of their interest. This may range from analysing and criticising the works of an
architect, ideologies and philosophies of architects that get transformed spatially, historical, typological
architecture, sustainability issues and so on. The study must comprise of an aim, the objectives, the scope and
limitations of their study, hypothesis (if any), methodology followed by extensive review of literature through
references and documentation. The analysis of the work must be substantiated either empirically or through
extensive arguments.
The scope for independent study is to explore specific area of interest which may form the basis of his/ her thesis
project in the fourth semester. The topic will have to be approved by the consent of his/her supervisor at the start
of the semester and reviewed periodically to culminate the study at the end of the semester.
Course outcomes:
• Prepare study reports based on accepted norms of technical writing.
• Develop an understanding leading to formation of thesis ideas.
References Books:
Sage Publications.
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Vernacular Architecture – (ARE6080)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To develop an understanding of vernacular architecture and its relevance and significance in present
Context.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction to Vernacular Architecture: Definition and characteristics; Vernacular architecture and traditional
architecture
Unit-2
Factors Influencing Vernacular Architecture: Evolution of development of shelter form and identity; Physiography,
ecology, culture and vernacular architecture; Difference in rural and urban vernacular architecture.
Unit-3
Case Studies: Examples covering settlement pattern, architectural form and construction details of global and
Indian vernacular architecture
Unit-4
Vernacular Architecture in Contemporary times: Contemporary examples addressing social and cultural needs and
utilizing local technology and materials.
Unit-5
Innovation in Vernacular Architecture: Technological innovations and advancements in vernacular architecture;
Course Outcomes:
• Understand characteristics of traditional architecture
• Analyse the architectural significance of vernacular designs
• Comprehend the construction details and cultural need for vernacular architecture
• Appreciate vernacular architecture in contemporary times and technological advancements associated
with it.
Reference Books:
• Wells, C. (2006). Perspectives in Vernacular Architecture, University of Missouri Press.
• Oliver, P. (1996). Encyclopaedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, Cambridge University.
• Rudfosky, B. (1964). Architecture without Architects, University of New Mesvilo Press.
• Cooper, G. (1998). Dawson, B., Traditional Building of India, Thames and Hudson.
• Glassie, H. H. (2000). Vernacular Architecture, Indiana University Press.
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Urban Landscape Design – (ARE6100)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To expand the students’ knowledge on landscape within urban areas and open spaces in Urban
context.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Spatial organisation of a City and its pattern, land use, road networks, hierarchy of streets and
squares and basic services. Open spaces with in urban environment.
Unit-2
Urban Spaces: Cultural, social and aesthetic value of urban spaces and its perception, Imageability, Townscape
elements. Urban space enhancement.
Unit-3
Open Space System: Open space development in urban design context. Public parks and their evolution as a
major component of urban landscape. Open space development in new towns. Park systems, water fronts. Green
infrastructure. Urban ecology, urban water sheds.
Unit-4
Elements in Urban Landscape: Design of public parks, roads, green ways, parkways, promenade and plaza. Public
art. Plant selection criteria, furnishings and lighting of public space, maintenance and management of public
spaces and parks
Unit-5
Case Studies: Contemporary urban landscape issues. Case studies-Study, understanding and analysis of known
examples at the national and international levels.
Course Outcomes:
• Understand nature and characteristics of different urban spaces
• Identify and analyse various elements of urban landscape and their significance in defining urban spaces.
• Critically examine examples of Urban Landscape Designs on the basis of their utility, aesthetics and
feasibility.
Reference Books:
• Cullen G. (1961). The concise Townscape, Architectural press, London.
• Lynch K. (1960). Image of City, Cambridge, MA.
• Arnold H. F. (1980). Trees in Urban Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.
• Carmona M., Heath T. (2003). Public places – Urban spaces, Architectural press.
• Hough M. (1995) Cities and natural process, Routledge.
• Watson D., Plattns A., Shibley R. (2003). Time savers standards for urban design,
• McGraw hill.
• (2002)Elements and total concept of urban landscape design, Graphic –sha publishing Co.
• Turner T. (1996). City as landscape, Eand FN spon.
• Tandy C. (1970). Handbook of urban Landscape, Architectural Press.
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Building Acoustics – (ARE6120)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To impart knowledge regarding role and behaviour of sound in buildings.
Contents:
Unit-1
Fundamentals of Acoustics: Basic terminology, 1D acoustic wave equation, acoustic intensity and energy, units
of sound, hearing and perception, analysis methods of linear acoustic wave equation
Unit-2
Sound propagation in buildings: Sound reflection and transmission, Normal and oblique incidence, mass law,
Snell’s law, diffraction. Sound absorption; Sound reinforcement systems, electro acoustics.
Unit-3
Measurements and simulations in Building Acoustics: Acoustical parameters for building characterization and
sound perception, measurement instruments and setups, Codes and standards, Acoustic material
characterization; Simulation techniques in building acoustics: Mirror method, Ray tracing and wave method.
Unit-4
Acoustical design of residential and commercial spaces: Multifamily dwellings, Hospitals, Offices, Open spaces and
Restaurants etc.; Design of room for speech and music.
Unit-5
Acoustical design of special purpose spaces: Production facilities and workshops, Educational facilities, Music and
Concert Facilities, Studios and listening rooms etc.
Course Outcomes:
• Understand the fundamentals sound propagation and acoustics in buildings.
• Incorporate acoustical treatment in buildings based on the knowledge of measurements and simulations
in building acoustics.
• Design acoustically sound spaces of different types.
Reference Books:
• Asselineau M. (2015). Building Acoustics, CRC Press.
• Long M. (2005). Architectural Acoustics, Elsevier Academic Press.
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M. Architecture II year (III Semester)
Architectural Design Studio - III (ARC 7610)
1 0 5 6 70 - 30 -
Objectives: To develop the creative dimensions in architectural design with a focus on technology and innovation.
Contents:
Innovation, Design and Technology
Design Process
Innovative Design practices
Material and form based innovation

Design of innovative structures for diverse contexts and requirements such as:
• Industrial Design
• Design of Research buildings
• Knowledge environments
• Mega structures
Course Outcomes:
• Understand the role of technology and innovation in designing megastructures
• Understand the importance of creativity in designing innovative structures
• Understand the various innovative design practices
• Understand the design process in innovative structures
• Understand the role of material and technology in form-based innovation
Reference Books:
• Royal Society of Arts (1999). On Design and Innovation (RSA lecture series), Gower Publishing Ltd.
• Brookes, A. J., Pool, D. (2003). Innovation in Architecture: A Path to the Future, Taylor & Francis.
• Studios Architecture, (2009). Buildings: Innovation + Technology: STUDIOS Architecture, Images
publishing group.
• Park, J.H., (2013). Graft in Architecture: Recreating Spaces, Images Publishing.
• Mazzoleni, I., (2013). Architecture Follows Nature-Biomimetic Principles for Innovative Design
(Biomimetics), CRC Press.
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Mega Structures – (ARE7010)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To understand concepts and technologies for design and construction of mega structures.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Evolution of Mega structures; physical planning considerations, novelty in materials and products in
mega structures.
Unit-2
Design of Mega structures: Architectural design considerations for tallest, biggest and largest buildings; Space
planning and design standards, environmental considerations, building byelaws and codes.
Unit-3
Trends and Techniques: New trends and techniques in application of structural principles, effect of various
foundation settlements on the behaviour of super structure, concept of structure forms and their stability to
various types of structures, RCC space frames and steel space structures.
Unit-4
Building Services: Mechanical, Electrical, Firefighting and security, vertical transportation, HVAC, BAS and Parking;
Codes for the services.
Unit-5
Construction Process: Construction planning and management, equipment’s, materials and construction
techniques. Case Studies: Types of mega structures across the globe.
Course Outcomes:
• Comprehend the concepts of mega structures and how they have evolved.
• Understand the styles and techniques used in design of mega structures
• Efficiently incorporate the building services in the design
• Understand the process of constructing mega structures
Reference Books:
• Viswanath, H. R., Tolloczko J.J.A. and Clarke J.N. (1997). Multi-purpose High Rise Towers and Tall
Buildings, Taylor & Francis.
• Lawrence, W. C. L. and Daniel, C.W.H (2000). Planning Buildings for a High Rise Environment, Hong Kong
University Press.
• Lin, C. F. (2001). Construction Technology for Tall Buildings, Singapore University Press.
• (2009). International Building Code 2009, International Code Council.
• Mitchell, S. K. (2009). Megastructures: The Tallest Buildings, Gareth Stevens.
• Graham, I. (2012). Megastructures: Tallest, Largest, Biggest, Deepest, Firefly Books Limited.
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Construction Project Management – (ARE7030)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To provide exposure to the trends in construction project management.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Construction and manufacturing industry; Construction project management concepts; Standards
and services; Organizational hierarchy for project management services; Project life cycle.
Unit-2
Strategic Issues: Lean construction process mapping; Management strategies for clients and stakeholders;
Management issues related to construction project design process; Capital Budgeting
Unit-3
Project Evaluation and Monitoring: Project Management Evaluation; Tools/Techniques for construction project
planning (PERT & CPM) and control costs, time, risk and quality; TQM, health and safety.
Unit-4
Project Management and Implementation: Project Implementation – Methods, hurdles, facilitating factors; Line
Management, role of project manager.
Unit-5
Project Formulation and Appraisal: Relationship between projects and planning issues; market analysis, technical
analysis; supporting infrastructure requirements, social cost benefit analysis.
Regulatory Frameworks and Guidelines: Contracts Act; Labour Regulations; Arbitration Act; Developer’s Bill;
Environmental Management Plan (EMP); ISI standards and its application to Indian Context.
Course Outcomes:
• Comprehend about different project management systems existing in the construction industry while
gaining knowledge of various software employed for project management.
• Efficiently handle construction projects with respect to teamwork integration, organizational structure
and coordination knowledge.
• Manage their projects based on their insights on network techniques, quality and safety and
implementation management issues.
• Identify and realise their responsibility towards issues like labour management and environment.
Reference Books:
• Lock, D. (2004). Project Management in Construction. Gower Publishing Ltd;
• Peurifoy, R. L., Ledbetter, W.B., Schexnayder, C. (2006). Constrcution Planning, Equipment and Methods.
McGraw Hill.
• Sanskar S. K., Saraswati S. (2008). Construction Technology. Oxford University Press.
• Chandra P. (2009). Projects Planning Analysis, Financing, Implementation & Review. Tata Mcgraw Hill.
• Plotnick F. L., O’Brien, J. J. (2010). CPM in Construction Management, McGraw Hill Professional
• The Charter ed Institute of Building, (2010). Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction
and Development. Wiley Blackwell.
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Policies and Regulations for Sustainability– (ARE7050)
3 1 0 4 20 20 60 2
Objectives: To develop an understanding of sustainable policies and regulations.
Contents:
Unit-1
Introduction: Sustainability and its various dimensions (economic, social and ecological); Principles of sustainable
development, policies and regulations
Unit-2
Sustainable Development Policies: Stockholm Declaration 1972, Brundtland Commission 1987, Earth Summit
1992- RIO Declaration, Convention on Climate Change and Convention on Biodiversity, Agenda 21, Earth Summit
2002.
Unit-3
Global Initiatives: Millennium development goals; corporate social responsibility; Global compact; Global
environment facility
Unit-4
Reporting Guidelines and Standards: Global reporting initiative; Good corporation's standard; Green globe
certification; Social accountability; International standard; International organization for standardization.
Unit-5
Actions on Environmental Protection: (International)The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants,
Montreal Protocol, Rotterdam Convention, Marpol 73/78 International Convention, Long-range Transboundary
Air Pollution convention, Kyoto Protocol, Climate PolicyIPCC; Carbon trading. National: National missions-
sustainability, climate change, solar; PAT; BEE, ECBC, MOEF guidelines; GRIHA, IGBC.
Course Outcomes:
• Understand different aspect of sustainability.
• Explain different global initiatives and sustainable development policies
• Understand the role of various movements of Environmental Protection at both National and
International level.
Reference Books:
• World Commission on Environment and Development, Our Common Future, , Oxford University Press,
Oxford (1987)
• Jaswal, P. S., Jaswal, N. (2017). Environment Law, Pioneer Publications.
• Deb, S. (2003). Environmental Management, Jaico Publishing House.
• Kulkarni, V., Ramchandra T. V. (2006). Environmental Management, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
and Indian Institute of Sciences.
• Speth, J. G. (2008). The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment, and Crossing from
Crisis to Sustainability, Yale University Press.
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Preliminary Dissertation (ARC 7950)
0 0 0 6 60** - 40* -
Objectives: To expose the students to thrust areas in architecture. And integrate the knowledge gained in the
previous semesters with respect to issues/ tools of architectural design at a more advanced level. It aims to equip
them in understanding and identifying issues appropriate to a particular project or area of architecture, through
independent thinking as well as to design in a manner appropriate to the project context.
Contents:
The students will synthesize the areas of knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in the various courses of the
previous semesters through a thesis project of their choice. This thesis project would be a design project with a
strong research component. The project would desirably extend the critical position developed within the theory
and studio projects as well as dissertation. The scale of the project could extend from individual site to settlement
levels. The initial process shall be rigorous, incorporating background research on the topic, case studies,
documentation of project issues, context, site and building information, programming. The process would
culminate in design interventions at scales appropriate to the topic. The project shall desirably have the potential
to serve as a starting point for practice and/ or further research.
Students will submit a detailed proposal on their topic of interest(s). . The topic will have to be approved by the
consent of his/her supervisor at the start of the semester. The scope for independent study is to explore specific
area which may form the basis of his/ her thesis project and continue in the fourth semester. The thesis project
will be reviewed periodically by the review committee. At the end of the semester, the final thesis will be
submitted and presented through a viva voce examination before a jury.
Note: The dissertation shall start from 3 rd semester and culminate in the fourth semester. In 3 rd
semester it is designated as preliminary dissertation and the scope of work comprises of an aim, the
objectives, the scope and limitations of their study, hypothesis (if any), methodology, case studies followed
by extensive review of literature through references and documentation.
Reference Books:
Sage Publications.
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M. Architecture II year (IV Semester)
Dissertation (ARC 7960)
0 0 0 6 60** - 40* -
Objectives: To expose the students to thrust areas in architecture. And integrate the knowledge gained in the
previous semesters with respect to issues/ tools of architectural design at a more advanced level. It aims to equip
them in understanding and identifying issues appropriate to a particular project or area of architecture, through
independent thinking as well as to design in a manner appropriate to the project context.
Contents:
The students will synthesize the areas of knowledge, skills and techniques acquired in the various courses of the
previous semesters through a thesis project of their choice. This thesis project would be a design project with a
strong research component. The project would desirably extend the critical position developed within the theory
and studio projects as well as dissertation. The scale of the project could extend from individual site to settlement
levels. The initial process shall be rigorous, incorporating background research on the topic, case studies,
documentation of project issues, context, site and building information, programming. The process would
culminate in design interventions at scales appropriate to the topic. The project shall desirably have the potential
to serve as a starting point for practice and/ or further research.
Students will submit a detailed proposal on their topic of interest(s). . The topic will have to be approved by the
consent of his/her supervisor at the start of the semester. The scope for independent study is to explore specific
area which may form the basis of his/ her thesis project and continue in the fourth semester. The thesis project
will be reviewed periodically by the review committee. At the end of the semester, the final thesis will be
submitted and presented through a viva voce examination before a jury.
Note: The dissertation shall start from 3 rd semester and culminate in the fourth semester. In 3 rd
semester it is designated as preliminary dissertation and the scope of work comprises of an aim, the
objectives, the scope and limitations of their study, hypothesis (if any), methodology, case studies followed
by extensive review of literature through references and documentation.
Reference Books:
Sage Publication.
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ZAKIR HUSAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TEHNOLOGY

PROF. BADRULHASAN KHAN Tel: Internal: 1901

(Prof. Badrul Hasan Khan)

PROF. M.M. SUFYAN BEG Tel: Internal: 1903

We warmly welcome the fresh students to this great seat of learning.

(Prof. M.M. Sufyan Beg)

DR. MOHD. KHALID HASSAN

(Dr. Mohd. Khalid Hassan)

S.No. Name of the e-resources e-resources URL

Prof. Arshad Umar Ms. Shama Parveen

Department of Architecture is the youngest department of Zakir Husain College of Engineering

Mrs. Noorul Qamar Firdous

Dr. Mohd. Khalid Hassan 9870655725

Mr. Nawab Ahmad 9897543643

Mr. Sanjeev Maheshwari 9927105510

Mr. Tahsinur Rahman Warsi 9412385368

Dr. Sharmin Khan 9634723162

Dr. Mohammad Farhan Fazli 9758658599

Mr. Khan Amadur Rahman 8909466299

Mr. Faraz Farooq 8826940287

Dr. Syed Mohammad Noman Tariq 8410458008

Mrs. Sadaf Faridi 9654322024

Ms. Naveela Khan 8920883344

The students should develop the ability to:

• Become competent to apply the philosophy/concepts/strategies of designing to evolve

5. Duration of the Program

5.2 Maximum Duration

6. Curriculum and Credit System

6.3 The Curriculum Structure

8. Attendance (In lieu of Chapter XVII of the Academic Ordinances)

Grade Grade points Description

Internal panel of Jury:

9.8 Moderation Committees

11.2 Mercy Appeal

Equivalent Percentage = 10*CPI

1.1 Course Number

1.2 Faculty Number

2.1 Course In-charge

2.2 Display of Attendance, Marks etc.

2.3 Offering Courses

1. Dean, Faculty of Engg. & Tech. (Chairman)

4.1 Mid-Semester Examination

4.2 End-Semester Examination

4.3 Make-up Test

i. Self-declaration certificate by the candidate and certificate signed by the

I Year (1st Semester)

* Portfolio/ Presentation Evaluation by Internal & External Examiner(s).

I Year (2nd Semester)

* Portfolio / Presentation Evaluation by Internal & External Examiner(s).

* Portfolio / Presentation Evaluation by Internal & External Examiner(s).

II Year (4th Semester)

S. Course Course Title Credit Course Mid- End- Exam

(Abbreviations: L=Lectures, P=Practical, G= General Period, D=Design Studio, Cr=Credit)

External Panel of Jury shall comprise of:

Internal Panel of Jury shall comprise of:

ARE6080 Vernacular Architecture ARE7010 Megastructures

ARE6100 Urban Landscape Design ARE7030 Construction Project Management

M. Architecture I year (I Semester)

Contemporary Architecture: Theories and Trends (ARC 6010)

Teaching and Evaluation Scheme:

Objectives: To impart knowledge of contemporary theories and trends in architecture and to

Ecology and Sustainable Development (ARC 6030)