B-Arch BATCH 17: [2017-22] SIXTH SEMESTER

Course Plan
I. Background Information

Course Code: 2011 AR 601

Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – V
Semester: 6

Type of Course & Number of Credits: Core & 5

Course starting Date: 16-12-2019

II. Course Objectives:

At DCSMAT, the goal of Faculty Members is to facilitate the students to secure excellent academic
results in University examinations.

Number Course Objectives

1. Design of buildings / built environment of more complex nature in a campus incorporating
campus planning principles with detailed site analysis –circulation diagram, function, form,
structural system, climate, materials and all services like sanitary and water supply, lighting
and ventilation fire fighting, acoustics, lifts escalators etc. also to develop skills for working in a
team.

2. To emphasize the importance and need of Detailing in Design.

3. To create an awareness of Building rules/National Building Code of India /other
regulations such as cinemas regulation act, CRZ etc.
4. Application of Design brief and check list for all projects. (Systems approach)
5. Development of communication skills.
Syllabus

a) Major Project 1: Design of a CAMPUS including designing the various buildings that constitute
the campus. Use of campus planning principles, waste management (solid & liquid), rain water
harvesting, use of renewable energy, landscaping swimming pool etc including all services,
acoustics incorporating circulation diagram, development of concept of design, building
bylaws/codes etc. (individual/ groups of small numbers)

Detailed design of one or two buildings in the campus not done before.

b) Minor Project 1: Study tour of 5 days duration of campuses within the state or neighbouring
states. This is conducted to facilitate the design of campuses as directed in the major project
and becomes a prelude to it. Preparation of necessary study reports, videos, power point
presentations etc.

c) Minor Project 2: Projects to boost the imagination/innovation and demand of the weaker
section of the society- Cost Effective housing for EWS

d)
III. Teaching Learning Methods

 Class Room lectures & discussions in interactive mode

 Class Presentations by individual / group of students
 Case studies and Practical Illustrations
 Monitoring and guiding the students at each stage of design process
 Study tour/ workshops as demanded by the course
 Activity based classes and workshops :The students to have to work on making paintings, Sculptures,
models etc, by utilizing the facilities provided at the workshop facilities like Chitrashala, pottery,
Carpentary etc.
 Interactive sessions will be conducted by inviting the industry professionals related to particular
topics relevantly wherever it is necessary to give the students to understand and access the need
and requirements.
 Design reviews at every stage(pin up/table top/ppt )

IV. Learning Resources

Reference Books (Ref)

No. Title & Edition Author/s Publisher

Ref 1 Time saver standards Callender Etal Mc Graw Hill
Ref 2 National Building Code Of India Standardsmedia
2005 (2005)
Ref 3 The Kerala Municipality Swamy Law
Building Rules Publishers

Note: Additional books will be suggested to the students to read accordingly; subject to the
availability in the library. And study notes will be distributed to the students as e-copy or printed
copy whenever it is necessary.
V. Criteria for Assessment

It will be strictly based on the norms stipulated by M.G. University Regulations, 2019. (Subject to
Final Approval by the University)

Sl. No. Component of Continual Evaluation Marks Percentage

1. Assignments & Presentations 175 70%
2. Test 50 20%
3. Attendance 25 10%

Total Internal marks 250 50%

External marks 250 50%
Grand Total 500 100%

VI. Assessment Plan

 Assessment by course faculty at every design process

 Assessment by the permanent review panel at the end of every design stage including final
internal design review
 Final external assessment by external examiners

VII. Design Projects Introduced

Design of a CAMPUS (Design of a Campus: School of Architecture and Design)

Major Project 1 including designing the various buildings that constitute the campus. Use of
campus planning principles, waste management (solid & liquid), rain water
harvesting, use of renewable energy, landscaping swimming pool etc including
all services, acoustics incorporating circulation diagram, development of
concept of design, building bylaws/codes etc. (individual/ groups of small
numbers).
To Consider Tropical Architecture, Democratic space/ social space, Tropical
Urbanism, Architecture and Culture, and Sustainable Architecture aspects in
Design.

Detailed design of one or two buildings in the campus not done before.

Minor Project 1 Study tour of 5 days duration of campuses within the state or neighbouring
states. This is conducted to facilitate the design of campuses as directed in the
major project and becomes a prelude to it. Preparation of necessary study
reports, videos, power point presentations etc.

Minor Project 2 Projects to boost the imagination/innovation..

Integrated Senior Citizens Habitat - (A Project for HUDCO Trophy -
NASA)
Assessment Schedule

Assessment Description Requirements Individual/group Due By Mar

No ks

1 Minor project 1

Study tour of 5 days study reports,

duration of campuses and PPT Group 50
within the state or
neighboring states.

1 Minor project 2 Sheet (pin-up) Group 50

review (Integrated
Senior Citizens
Habitat)

2 Major Project 1: Design

of a CAMPUS

3 Data collection review PPT & Report Group 10

4 Literature Case study PPT Group 10

Review

5 Live Case study PPT Group 10

Review

6 Site Analysis Review PPT / Sheets Group 10

7 1st Stage Review Sheets Individual 20

(concept, zoning,
design matrix, site
development)

8 2nd Stage Review Sheets Individual 20

(single line building
design)

9 3rd Stage Review Sheets Individual 20

(table top review
during class hours)

10 Final Design review Sheets Individual 50

(internal assessment)

11 Final External Jury Sheets Individual 250

VIII. SESSION PLAN

SESSION NO: OF TOPICS TEACHING SCHEDU IMPLEM

NO: HOURS /LEARNING LED ENTED
METHODOLOGY DATES DATES
1 6 Major project 1– Lecture/PPT
Design of a Campus: School of presentation.
Architecture and Design
Defining Educational
Introduction, Case study campus. Discussing
Example about campus planning.

Explaining a Campus
case study with PPT to
understand the whole
process.

Data collection/Library Group work

Data collection Review PPT presentation.
Group Work.
Report submission.
Review by class faculty.

Literature case study/Library Group work

Literature case study Review PPT presentation.
Group Work.
Report submission.
Review by class faculty.

Live case study Individual

Review: Live case study PPT presentation.

Report submission.
Review by class faculty.

Minor project 2– Lecture/PPT

Integrated Senior Citizens presentation.
Habitat - (A Project for
HUDCO Trophy - NASA)
Introduction, Case study
Example

Data collection and Literature Group work

study/Library
Data collection and Literature PPT presentation.
study Review Group Work.
Report submission.
Review by class faculty.

Design Review-1
Design Review-2
*1 week Trivandrum visit (3rd
Feburary2020 to 9th
Feburary 2020)
Minor project 1–
Study tour of 5 days duration facilitate the design of
of campuses within the state campuses as directed in
or neighboring states.
Campus Study tour Review
(Minor project 1)
*Site Introduction /Design brief
(Campus Design)
Site visit
Site analysis
A visit to a Campus
with consultant
(Architect) possibly to
know about the Design
process.
A session with MEP
consultant to know
about the importance
and functionality of all
the services.
Additional sessions
will be conducted as
necessary
**Students will study
the DCSMAT
Trivandrum campus;
and check the
possibilities of
converting as Design
campus.
This is conducted to
the major project and
becomes a prelude to it.
Preparation of necessary
study reports, videos,
power point
presentations etc.
PPT presentation -
Group Work.
Report submission.
Review by class faculty.
Class discussion.
Students will be taken to
a site to understand the
site conditions and the
environment.
PPT presentation.
Group work.
Report submission.
Review by class faculty.
*Students also need to
make a study model for
 the site.

Site planning class by Ar. Cyriac Site planning and

development process
will be explained.

concept development, Studio practice

zoning, design matrix, site
development
1st Stage Review Review by internal
review panel.
Preliminary single line Studio work
building design
Preliminary single line Studio work
building design
2nd Stage Review (single line Review by internal
building design) review panel.
Double line drawing+ class Studio work
review
Double line drawing+ class Studio work
review
Elevations, sections, details Studio work
presentations, 3d views
Final Design review Review by internal
(internal assessment) review panel.

Final Design review Review by External

(External assessment) review panel.
Campus Design, Minor
project-1 &2
IX. Instructions to Participants

1. All forms of assignments are compulsory. Individual / Group assignments and topics for
presentation will be informed by Faculty member in advance either through Moodle /
group mail or directly in class. Students are expected to contact the Faculty Member before
presentation of each topic in the class.

2. In order to maintain uniformity, follow the diagrams given in the class for various
theoretical concepts.

3. Participants are expected to prepare detailed study notes after attending lectures.

4. Students are expected to refer the recommended text / reference books for preparation.
Web sources may also be referred for enriching the discussions and assignments.

5. Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face

and/or in written form with the courses facilitator.

6. will not tolerate cheating of any kind and consider it as a serious academic offence. The
work that a student submits for grading must be the student’s own work, reflecting his or
her learning.

7. We expect all the students to strictly follow the deadline which is prescribed in the session
plan including all the submissions.

X. Student feedback
Students will be asked to provide course and teaching evaluations based on policies laid down by
the Institution. In addition, the faculty can take feedback from any student and the class
representatives.

XII End of the Course Report

The instructor shall prepare a report indicating the ‘planned Vs achieved’ items in the course plan,
the general feedback, hurdles in delivery of the course, plans for improvement and other remarks.