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DETAILSYLLABUS
FOR
THIRDYEAR
BACHELOROFARCHITECTURE
(ThirdYearB.Arch.)
(tobeimplementedfrom201011)
FACULTYOFENGINEERING
BOARDOFSTUDIESINARCHITECTURE
THIRDYEARB.ARCH.
Sr.
No.
Subject
Code
Nameof
Subject
Head TeachingScheme ExaminationScheme
Lecture
Periods
Studio
Periods
Total
Periods
TermI
Marks
Term
II
Marks
Total
Marks
1 313421 Architectural
DesignIII
SS 4 6 10 300 300 600
2 313422 Bldg.Tech.&
MaterialsIIIa
SV 2 5 7 150 150 300
3 313423 Bldg.Tech.&
MaterialsIIIb
Theory 100 100
4 313424 Theoryof
StructuresIIIa
SS 2 1 3 50 50 100
5 313425 Theoryof
StructuresIIIb
Theory 100 100
6 313426 LandscapeArch.
andEnv.
Sciences
SS 1 2 3 50 50 100
7 313427 Building
ServicesIa
SS 2 2 4 100 100 200
8 313428 Building
ServicesIb
Theory 100 100
9 313429 Quantity
Surveying&
Estimatinga
SS 1 3 4 100 100
10 313430 Quantity
Surveying&
Estimatingb
Theory 100 100
11 313431 Specification
Writingb
Theory 2 2 100 100
12 313432 Working
Drawing
SS 1 3 4 50 50 100
TOTAL 15 22 37 700 1300 2000
DETAIL SYLLABUS
Subject Code : 313421 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III. (Sessional and Viva)
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lecture Periods
per week
4 Term I and Term II
Sessional (Internal)
Sessional (External)
Viva
125 marks (for each term)
125 marks (for each term)
50 marks (for each term)
Studio Periods
per week
6 Total sessional marks
for both terms
600 marks
Total Contact
Periods per week
10 Paper nil
Total Marks 600 marks
OBJECTIVES:
Introducestudentstodesignofbuildingswithcomplexitiesrelatedtoservices,structureandsite
planningtoaccommodatemorethanonebuildingonasiteandhelpthestudentstoevolvethe
integratedunderstandingofthecomplexrelationshipbetweentheform,function,contextand
aestheticsinabuilding.
COURSEOUTLINE:
1. IntroductiontoCampusdesignwithreferencetodesigndevelopmentofcampusesdevelopedin
thepast.
2. Integratingfunction,structureandservicesinabuilding,choiceofstructuralsystemand
resultanteffectonvisualform/aestheticsofbuilding
3.Developmentofbuildingdesignprogramfromclientorusersrequirementsandothersocial,
economicandclimatecontext.
4.ManagingadesignprojectManagementoftime,compilation,documentation,presentationof
informationtoothersandself.
5.Labouringthedesignprocess,communicatingthedesign.
6.Introductiontodesignphilosophy.
7.Analysingmultiplebuildingstobeaccommodatedwithinacampusandunderstandingtheir
relationshipwitheachotherincontexttocontinuityofform,constructionandmaterials,design
theme,climate,etc.
8.Analysingactivitiesaroundthebuildingswithinacampusandunderstandthesameincontext
torelationofbuiltformandopenspaces,elementsoflandscape,pedestrianandvehicular
movement,theirsegregation,managingslopingsites,contours,etc.
9. Designingofprogressivelycomplexspacesandbuildingsintermsofarea,typology,function
etc,withemphasisoneitherscaleorcomplexityoftheproject,orboth.Complexoflowriseand
mediumrisenature,e.g.ShoppingMall,Nursinghomes/Hospitalswithresidences,Educational
Campusforschools.AuditoriumforCinema/performingarts,Museum,Smallindustrialcomplex,
Mediumscalehotelsandresorts,etc.
10.TostudyalocationinadifferentsociogeographicsettingthantheInstitute,anddocumentthe
studydoneduringinthetourintheformofareportwithemphasisonrelevantaspectslike
climate,socialstructure,culture,architecturaltypology,constructiontechnology,urbanfabric,
economy,etcoranyotherissueswhichneedtobeconsideredforenvisagingadesignprojectin
totality.
11.TodesigninthecontextoftheLocationstudied,withemphasisonalltheaspectsthatwould
influencetheDesignsolution.
12.Tounderstandvariousissuesandaspectslikesustainability,earthquakes,construction,barrier
freeenvironments,etc.andstudyhowthesecouldbeintegratedinthearchitecturaldesignprocess.
SESSIONALWORK.
Designprojectstobegivenasassignmentscouldbeclassifiedintotwotypes.
TypeA:Longdurationprojects(812weeks)
Thesecouldbe:
i. ProjectbasedonCampusDesignwithemphasisonsiteplanning&relationshipofbuilt
andopenspaces,circulationandmovementpattern,activitypattern,architectural
characterandimage,philosophyetc.
ii. Systembasedproject(multistoried/serviceoriented)withemphasisonstructural
system,serviceslikeHVAC,electrical,etc.firefrighteningsystems,parking,rules&
regulationsetc.
EitherioriicouldbeIssuebasedProjectsdesigninginthecontextstudiedandaddressingvarious
issuesofthestudycontextlikeclimate,socialstructure,culture,architecturaltypology,construction
typology,urbanfabric,economyetc.
TypeB:ShortdurationProject(13weeks)
Thesecouldbeprojectsdealingwithasingularaspectatatime,withemphasisonstructures/
sociology/sustainability/earthquakeresistantconstruction/specializedservices/adaptivereuseof
buildings/faadedesign/interiors/industrialbuilding/barrierfreeenvironmentoranyother
appropriateaspect
AtleastoneprojectoftypeAandoneprojectoftypeBtobetakenupinaterm.
Stressshallbegiveonthreedimensionalstudiesthroughsketchperspectivesandmodels
preparedatvariousstagesofdesignprocess.
AllArchitecturalDesignAssignmentsandsubmissionsshalllayemphasisondesigningEarthquake
ResistantStructures,whichwillbeworkedoutinconsultationwiththeTeacherofStructuresand
theSubmissionworkwillreflectvarioustechnologiesadopted.
NOTE:
InordertohaveparityinnatureandcomplexityofDesignProjectsitisSuggestedthatteachersfrom
alltheCollegesteachingthesubjectofArchitecturalDesignshallmeetatthebeginningofFirstand
SecondTermandfinalisethebroadoutlineofthesubjecttopics,itsextentandcomplexityandalso
thesubmissionrequirements.
RECOMMENDEDREADING
1.CampusdesigninIndiaKanvinde&Miller
2.CompusPlanning _RichardDober.
3.UrbanDesign.TheArchitectureoftownsandcities.PaulSprereingen.
4.ExteriordesigninArchitecture__AshiharaToshinibu
5.ModernLanguageofArchitecture__BrunoZevi.
6.ModernMovementsinArchitecture__CharlesJencks
7.LanguageofPostmodernArchitectureCharlesJencks
8.ComplexitiesandcontradictionsinArchitectureRobertVenturi
9.ArchitecturalComposition.RobKrier.
10.PatternLanguageChristopherAlexander.
11.TownDesignFredrickGibberdAlexander
12.Variousmonographsandperiodicals
Subject Code : 313422 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS III. a(Sessional and viva)
Subject Code : 313423 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS III b(Paper.)
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lecture Periods 2 Term I and Term II
Sessional (Internal)
Sessional (External)
Viva
50 marks (for each term)
50 marks (for each term)
50 marks (for each term)
Studio Periods 5 Total sessional for
both terms
300 marks
Total Contact
Periods per week
7 Paper at the end of
Term II
100 marks
Total Marks 400 marks
OBJECTIVES:
Tointroducestudentsto
A. Soiltypes&itsbehaviorunderdifferentloadingconditions
B. Foundationonlowloadbearingsoil
C. MoreaboutR.C.C.&Steelskeletonstructures
D. Sliding&Slidingfoldingdoors&baywindowsinwood
E. Aluminium&P.V.C.doorsandwindows
F. R.C.C.andmassretainingwall
G. Reinforcedcavityanddecorativebrickwork
H. Simplejoineryanddesignforwoodfurniture
I. LongspanstructuresinR.C.C.&Steel
J. ModularCoordination&introductiontoprefabricatedtypesconstructionusingprecast
buildingcomponents.
K. Paneling,partitionandsuspendedceilinginvariousmaterials.
L. Basementconstruction&waterproofing
M. Useofstainlesssteelinbuildingconstruction.
Note:TheportioncoveredinThirdYearoutoffollowingtopicsshallbetaughtwithspecial
referencetoEarthquakeResistantDetailingwithlocalpracticesandregionalresponses.
COURSEOUTLINE
Foundations,SoilStabilization,RetainingWalls,PlinthFilling
Flooring,Walls,Openings
Roofs,Parapets,Terraces,BoundaryWalls
UndergroundandOverheadTanks
Staircasesandisolationofstructures.
TERMI:
PARTI
Foundation:
1.0Settingoutofstructures.
2.0Soiltypes&itsbehaviorunderdifferentloadingconditions.
3.0Foundationonweakstrata.
3.1RaftFoundation.
3.2PileFoundation.
4.0R.C.C.stubcolumns&stanchionfixingdetails(Sketchesandnotes).
PARTII
SuperStructure:
1.0StudyofR.C.C.framedmultistoriedstructureofaboutground+fourupperfloorswithspecific
studyof:
1.1BalconiesandCanopies.
1.2Stairs.
1.3Liftshafts,machinerooms,etc. AssignmentI
2.0Mediumspansteelstructuresusingbuiltupsections,appropriaterooftrusses,lattice
construction,castellatedbeams,claddingdetails,rainwaterdisposaletc.
AssignmentII
3.0Retainingwallsanditsterminology,massretainingwallinbricks,stonesetc.andcantilever
retainingwallinR.C.C.(Sketchesandnotes).
4.0Reinforcedbrickworkincludingreinforcedbrickwalls,piersofdifferentthicknesses,reinforced
bricklintolsandreinforcedbrickslabsscreensandjails
(Sketchesandnotes).
PARTIII
Roofs&Floors:
1.0 Introductiontolongspan(upto25to30mts)constructioninsteelandreinforcedconcrete
(Sketches,notes,models,etc.)
2.0 Modularcoordination.PrecastbuildingcomponentsandsystemsdevelopedbyC.B.R.I.and
otherrenownedNationalandInternationalresearchorganizations.AssignmentIII.
PARTIV
Materials:
Sketches,notes,collectingmaterialsamples,brochures,visitstosites,placeofmanufacture,site
reports,etc.
1.0 Lightweightconcrete.
2.0 Guniting
3.0 Readymixconcrete.
4.0 Waterproofingcementbased,chemicalbased,bituminousandotherproprietarysystems.
5.0 Metalalloysandstainlesssteelandtheirapplicationinthebuildingindustry.
TERMII
PARTI
DoorsandWindows:
1.0 SlidingandSlidingfoldingdoorsinwoodAssignmentIV
2.0 AluminiumandPVCdoorsandwindowsofproprietarytype(Sketches,notesandmodels)
3.0 Baywindowsinwood(Sketchesandnotes)
PARTII
Furniture&InteriorConstruction:
1.0 Simplejoineryinwoodandwoodbasedproductsforinteriors.(Models,sketchesandnotes).
2.0 PanelingandSpacedividersusingwood,aluminiumandsteelskeletonandvariousfinishing
materialssuchasPlyboards,Fibreboards,Gypsumboards,metalsheetsPlasticextruded
sections,etc.SingleskinandDoubleskin.AssignmentV
3.0 SuspendedceilinginteakwoodormetalframingwithA.C.sheets,Gypsumboards,Fibre
boards,etc.asfinishingmaterial.Proprietarysystemforsuspendedceiling. AssignmentVI
4.0 SimpleresidentialfurnitureinwoodandwoodderivedboardslikeDivan,Bed,Dinningtable,
Storagecabinet,Kitchencabinet,Chair,etcAny4items. AssignmentVII
Note:Totalnoofdrawingstoberestrictedtobetween6to8perterm.
PARTIII
Misc.Construction:
1.0 SingleBasementconstructionwithwaterproofingdetails,etc.(Sketchesandnotes)
2.0 Escalatorandelevatorsplanningconcepts,terminologyandgeneralconstruction.
(Sketchesandnotes).
PARTIV
Materials
Sketches,notes,collectingmaterialsamples,brochures,visitstositesandplacesofmanufacture,
reports,etc
1.0GlassandGlassproductsapplicableinbuildingindustry.
2.0Polishingofnewandoldwoodandwoodderivatives.
3.0Painting.
4.0Rendering.
SUBMISSIONFORMAT:
Theabovementionedsubmissionformatisindicativeonly.
Itisexpectedthatthestudentsdevelopallroundskillsindrafting,sketching,modelmaking,3d
graphicsandinnovativeuseofcomputerstounderstandthebasicprinciplesanduseittoapplied
constructionproblems.
Thesubjectshouldbeeffectivelylinkedwitharchitecturaldesignandmorestresswillbelaidtoon
sitetrainingandhandsonexperience.
DISTRIBUTIONOFMARKS:
Drawings40%,
Sitevisitreports,presentationsetc.withmodels,3Dgraphicsetc.40%,
Journal20%.
REFERENCEBOOKS:
1. ElementsofStructuresbyMORGAN
2. StructuresinArchitecturebySALVADORI
ToStudystandardbuildingconstruction
1. BuildingConstructionbyMACKAYWB.Vol.1to4
2. ConstructionofBuildingbyBARRYVol.1to5
3. ConstructionTechnologybyCHUDLEYR.Vol.1to6
4. BuildingConstructionillustratedbyCHINGFRANCISD.K.
5. ElementaryBuildingConstructionbyMITCHELL
6. StructureandFabricbyEVERET
Tostudybuildingmaterials
1. NationalBuildingCodeandI.S.I.Specifications
2. MaterialsandFinishesbyEVERET
3. AtoZBuildingMaterialsinArchitecturebyHORNBOSTLE
Subject Code : 313424 THEORY OF STRUCTURES III a (Sessional)
Subject Code : 313425 THEORY OF STRUCTURES III b (Paper.)
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lecture Periods 2 Term I and Term II
Sessional (Internal)
Sessional (External)
Viva
25 marks (for each term)
25 marks (for each term)
nil
Studio Periods 1 Total sessional for
both terms
100 marks
Total Contact 3 Paper 100 marks
SeismicDesignanddetailingofR.C.C.andsteelbuildings:
IS:18932002.IS:139201993,IS:4562000,IS:80020045.
Specialreinforcingandconnectiondetailsinstructuraldrawings.
RECOMMENDEDREADINGS:
1. StructureinArchitectureSalvadoriandHeller.
2. DesignofsteelStructuresVaziraniniandRathvani.
3. ElementsofStructuresMorgan.
COURSEOUTLINE
IntroductiontoLandscapeDesignitsscopeandobjectives;elementsandprinciplesoflandscape
designandtheirapplicationinoutdoorspacedesign;Sitestudiesandsiteplanning:Integrationof
builtandopenspaces;Introductiontostormwaterdrainage,plantingdesign&grading.Historyof
landscapedesign.
TEACHINGPLAN
Unit1 Introduction
Introductionoflandscapearchitecture,itsscopeandunderstandingthedifferencesbetween
landscapedesignandbuildingdesign.Significanceoftimeinlandscapedesign.
Unit2 SiteStudiesandSitePlanning
Principlesofsiteplanning.Sitesurveyandappraisalthephysicalandsocialcontextofthesiteand
varioussitecharacteristicssuchasmicroclimate,topography,hydrology,existingfeatures(natural
andmanmade),etc.Sitesuitabilityanalysis.Processofdevelopingabriefforopenspaces.Design
issuesinsiteplanningandsitingofbuildings.Integratedapproachtodesignofbuildingandopen
spaces.Introductiontograding,landformmodificationsandsurfacewaterdrainage.
Unit3 Elements&PrinciplesofLandscapeDesign
ElementsoflandscapeDesignLandform,water,plantsandbuiltelements(hardareas,paths,
terraces).Understandingthevisual(colour,form,texture)characteristicsandalsothenonvisual
characteristics(smell,touch,sound)characteristicsoftheseelementsandtheirusagetoachievethe
functional,aestheticandenvironmentalgoals.Principlesoflandscapedesign(harmony,balance,
contrast,etc.).
Unit4 HistoryofLandscapeArchitecture
Changingrelationshipofmanwithnatureinvariousphasesinhistoryanditsinfluenceonthe
environment.Reviewinglandscapedesignandgardendesigninhistoryinvariouspartsoftheworld
&phasesinhistoryEastern(India,China,Japan),Western(Egypt,Mesopotamia,Greece,Roman,
Medieval,Renaissance&Baroque,Englishschool)andCentral(Persia,Islamiclandscapes).
Industrialization,Newtowns,Needforparks,ParkmovementinAmerica.Contemporary
movements.
SESSIONALWORK
1. Atleastonelandscapedesign&sitedevelopmentproject(limitedtoonebuildingonasite)in
whichstudentsshouldevolvearationalbehinddesignofopenspacesbaseduponfunctional
aspects,microclimaticanalysisincludingbuildingshadowanalysis,visualandspatial
characterdesiredandthendevelopalandscapedesign.(60%oftotalmarksallotted).The
designshouldbepresentedinformofdrawingstoexplainthelandscapedevelopmentin
totality,whichshallincludecomprehensivelandscapedevelopmentplan,sitesections,
sectionaldetails,plantingpolicy,viewsetc.
2. WrittenAssignments(40%oftotalmarks)
a. Unit3(Landscapeelements):Visittodesignedlandscapesandpreparingcasestudyappraisal
reportofnotlessthan1000wordssupportedbygraphics.(10%oftotalmarks)
b. Unit4(Historyoflandscapearchitecture):Detailedessayofatleast1500wordswithgraphical
illustrationsbaseduponthetopicsinthesyllabusonthemessuchascomparisons,casestudies,
useoflandscapeelementsinhistoryetc.(10%oftotalMarks)
c. Testonunits1to4:20%oftotalmarks.
TERM2
OBJECTIVES:
a. Toevolveunderstandingofplantselectionforfunctional,aestheticalandecologicalapplications
indesignbasedupontheplantcharacteristicsandtheirhabits.
b. Tointroducetheconceptsofsustainablesiteplanning,componentsofenvironmentand
environmentalconcerns.
c. Todevelopunderstandingoftheroleoflandscapedesigninevolvingsustainablesiteplanning
andalsoinpassiveclimaticcontrolatbuildingandsitelevel.
d. Introductiontolandscapeconstructionandservices.
e. Applicationoftheknowledgeofsiteplanningandlandscapedesigntoaddressthe
environmentalissues.
COURSEOUTLINE:
PlantsandDesign;Introductiontolandscapeconstructionandservices(drainage,irrigation,
lighting);Executionofalandscapeproposal;Environmentcomponentsandissues;Environmental
concerns:landscapedesign&sustainablesiteplanning;landscapedesigninsituationssuchasroof
tops&indoorlocations;roleoflandscapedesigninresponsetoenvironmentalissuesinurbanareas.
TEACHINGPLAN
Unit5 PlantsandDesign
Studyofplantmaterialtrees,shrubs,groundcoversandclimbers,physicalcharacteristicsand
habit.Roleofplantsinlandscapedesign.Plantselectioncriteriafunctional,visual,ecologicaland
microclimaticaspects.Buildingshadowanalysisforascertaininghardsoftareasandchoiceof
plants.
Unit6 LandscapeConstructionandServices
Introductiontothelandscapeserviceslighting,surfacewaterdrainagesystems,irrigationsystems.
Introductiontoconstructioninlandscapepaths,retainingwalls,levelchanges,fences,boundary
walls,decks,gates,trellis,pergolaetc.Introductiontolandformmodifications,earthworksand
grading.Rooftoplandscapesandindoorlandscapes.Understandingtheprocessoftheexecutionof
alandscapeproposal.
Unit7 Environment:ComponentsandConcepts
Introductiontoenvironmentanditscomponents(bioticandabiotic),Conceptsofenergyand
resourceconservation,biodiversity,pollution,greenhouseeffect,ozonelayerdepletion,
sustainability.
Unit8 EnvironmentalConcerns,LandscapeDesignandSustainableSitePlanning.
Applicationoftheknowledgeofsiteplanningandlandscapedesigntoaddresstheenvironmental
issues,achievepassiveclimaticcontrolandevolvesustainablesiteplan.Waterharvesting(roof
water,recharginggroundwater),solidwastemanagement(vermiculturepits,composting,
degradableandnondegradablewastes).Rootzonetreatment.Sewagetreatmentplant.Landscape
designinresponsetoenvironmentalproblemsinurbanareas.
SESSIONALWORK
1. Atleastonecampusplanningproject(withmorethantwobuildingsonthesite)fromthe
thirdyeararchitecturaldesignwhichthestudenthasundertaken.Acomprehensivesiteand
landscapedevelopmentplanshouldbesubmittedalongwithsupportingbackgroundwork
suchassiteanalysis,slopeanalysis,zoningrationale,buildingprogramanalysis.Design
proposalshouldincludeacomprehensivelandscapedevelopmentplan,Sitesections,
plantingpolicies,detailsofcivilworkitemssuchassteps,retainingwall,plantersetc.,
surfacewaterdrainageconcept.(70%oftotalMarks).
2. WrittenAssignments(30%oftotalmarks)
a. Unit5(Plantsanddesign):Studyanddocumentationofatleastfourplantsto
understandtheircharacteristicsanduseinlandscapes.(10%oftotalmarks)
b. Unit7&8(Environment):Literatureorcasestudyreviewanddiscussionofanyone
environmentalissuespertinenttothesyllabus.(10%oftotalmarks).
c. Testonunits5to8:10%oftotalmarks.
RECOMMENDEDREADINGS:
1. Appleton,J.TheExperienceofLandscape,London:JohnWiley&Sons.1995.
2. Bose,T.K.andChoudhary,K.TropicalGardenPlantsinColour.HorticultureandAllied
Publishers.1991.
3. BotkinD.B.&KellerE.A.EnvironmentalScience:EarthasaLivingPlanet.NY:JohnWiley&
Co.1995.
4. Dee,C.FormandFabricinLandscapeArchitecture:Avisualintroduction,UK:SponPress.
2001.
5. Eckbo,G.UrbanLandscapeDesign,NY:McGrawHillBookCompany.1964.
6. Gopalaswamiengar,K.S.CompleteGardeninginIndia,4thed.Bangalore:Gopalswamy
Parthasarathy.1991.
7. Jellicoe,G.&Jellicoe,S.TheLandscapeofMan,London:ThamesandHudson.1991.
8. KanvindeA.&H.JamesMiller.CampusDesigninIndia:ExperienceofaDevelopingNation.
Jostens/AmericanYearbookCo,1969.
9. Kaplan,R.,Ryan,R.L.andKaplan,S.WithPeopleinMindDesignandManagementof
EverydayNature,IslandPress.1998.
10. Laurie,M.AnIntroductiontoLandscapeArchitecture,NY:AmericanElsevierPub.CoInc.
1975.
11. LyallS.DesigningtheNewLandscape.UK:Thames&Hudson.1998.
12. Lynch,K.SitePlanning,Cambridge:TheMITPress.1962
13. McHargI.DesignwithNature.NY:JohnWiley&Co.1978.
14. Motloch,J.L.IntroductionToLandscapeDesign,US:JohnWileyandsons.2001.
15. NationalBuildingCodeofIndia.NewDelhi:IndianStandardsInstitution.2005.
16. RandhawaM.S.FloweringTrees.NewDelhi:NationalBookTrust.1998.
17. Rutledge,A.J.AnatomyofaPark,NY:McGrawHillInc.1971.
18. Simonds,J.O.LandscapeArchitecture:TheShapingofMansNaturalEnvironment,NY:
McGrawHillBookCo.Inc.1961.
19. Thompson,I.H.Ecology,CommunityAndDelight:SourcesOfValuesInLandscape
Architecture,London:E&FNSpon.2000.
Williams,S.Outdoorrecreationandtheurbanenvironment,London:Routledge.1995.
Subject Code : 313427 BUILDING SERVICES II a (Sessional)
Subject Code : 313428 BUILDING SERVICES II b (Paper)
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lecture Periods
per week
2 Term I and Term II
Sessional (Internal)
Sessional (External)
Viva
50 marks (for each term)
50 marks (for each term)
nil
Studio Periods
per week
2 Total sessional marks
for both terms
200 marks
Total Contact
Periods per week
4 Paper 100 marks
Total Marks 300 marks
OBJECTIVE : To introduce students to the concepts of, indoor environmental quality control and
providingambient/comfortablehabitableconditions,byintegratingtheknowledgeofactiveaswell
aspassivemethods,inarchitecturaldesignaimedatenvironmentalsustainability.
TERM1
1. To equip students with the knowledge of mechanical ventilation /HVAC and the
requiredtechnologyforapplication.
2.Integratingthesetechnologieswiththeirarchitecturaldesign.
3.Evolvingunderstandinginstudentstochooseappropriatesystems.
COURSEOUTLINE:
AIRCONDITIONING
Introductiontomechanicalventilation,forcedventilation,typesoffansused,simplecalculationsto
decideontheno.offans/sizes
Introduction to fundamental principles of air conditioning. Fluid flow, Heat transfer. Psychometrics
of air conditioning processes. Health and comfort criteria, comfort chart. Selection of indoor and
outdoor design conditions. Air conditioning systems, selection of systems, ventilation for cooling.
Transmissionanddistributionofconditionedair.Ductsizecalculations.
TEACHINGPLAN
Unit1
a. Forcedventilationtypesoffansused,calculationstodecideonthenooffansrequired
b. Air conditioning heating and cooling, air conditioning equipment, air distribution, data and
spacerequirements.
SESSIONALASSIGNMENT
Assignmentsshallconsistsof
a. Calculatingthesizesandno.offansrequiredtobeprovidedoraspecificinterioranditslayout
forthesame.
b. Preparinganairconditioninglayoutforpartofdesignproject,withductsizecalculations.
c. Compiling of required information collected from site visits, market surveys and finding out
latesttrendsandmaterialsforthesame.
SESSIONALASSESSMENT
1.40%markswillbeallottedforcompilationofliterature,brochures,handbooks,marketsurveys
etc.
2.60%marksshallbeallottedforserviceslayouts,withdetails.
TERMII:
OBJECTIVES:
Understanding of design criteria for good hearing conditions in enclosed and open spaces with
relation to spatial characteristics and developing the ability to apply the same to architectural
design.
Equipstudentswiththeknowledgeofacousticsandtherequiredtechnology,foritsapplication.
Integratingthesetechnologieswiththeirarchitecturaldesign.
Evolvingunderstandinginstudentstochooseappropriatesystems.
Integratingpassiveandactivefirefightingsystemsinarchitecturaldesignprojects.
COURSEOUTLINE
Introductiontoarchitecturalacoustics.Acousticalproblemsinarchitecturaldesign.Criteriaforgood
hearingconditionsinenclosedandopenspaces.Propertiesofsound.Humanearanditscognizance
tohearing.Reverberation;Sabinesformulaforreverberationtime.Soundabsorbingmaterials,their
properties and applications. Acoustical requirements in an auditorium design. Acoustical designs of
rooms for speech, music and recording studio. Sound amplification systems. Environmental noise
control, airborne and structure borne noise, control of mechanical noise and vibrations.
Transmissionofsound,noisereduction.
Methodsoffirefighting,rules,regulationsandequipment.
TEACHINGPLAN
Unit1.Acoustics
a. Brief history of architectural acoustics, acoustical problems as outcome of contextual
influencesandlimitationsofmaterialsandtechnologies.
b. Characteristicsofsound.
c. Studyofacousticalmaterials,theirclassificationandapplication.
d. Acoustical treatment to various enclosed spaces with calculations of the time of
reverberation.
e. Noisecontrol.
f. Soundamplificationsystems.
g. Onelivecasestudy.
Unit2.Firefightingandfiresafety.
a. Causesandspreadoffire,combustibilityofbuildingmaterials,structuralelementsandtheir
fireresistance.
b. Passivecontrolfireprotectioninbuildings,safetycodes,rulesandregulations.
c. Activecontrolfirefightingusingfixedandportablefirefightingequipment.
SESSIONALASSIGNMENT
Assignmentsshallconsistsof
a. Calculating the time of reverberation for an enclosed space and designing an acoustical
treatmentforthesame,toachievegoodhearingconditions.
b. Compiling of required information collected from site visits, market surveys and finding out
latesttrendsandmaterialsforthesame.
c. Casestudyforfirefightingandfirecontrolforanapartmentbuilding,withbasementparking.
SESSIONALASSESMENT
1. 40% marks will be allotted for compilation of literature, brochures, handbooks, market surveys
etc..
2.60%marksshallbeallottedforacousticaltreatmentofaninteriorspace.
RECOMMENDEDREADING
1. ErnestTricomiABCofAirconditioning
2. HeatingandAirConditioningofbuildings.
3. Smith,PhilipsandSweeneyEnvironmentalScience
4. DoelleLeslieEnvironmentalAcoustics
5. KnudsenandHarrisAcousticaldesigninginarchitecture
6. K.A.SiraskarAcousticsinbuildingdesign
7. NationalBuildingcode.
4. Methods of computing quantities for load bearing types of structure and preparing abstract
andbillsofquantitiesincludingunitsofmeasurements.
5. Computingquantitiesofvariousbuildingitemsforr.c.c.framedstructure,steelstructureand
building services such as plumbing and water supply. Preparing of quantities for estimation
andtenderingpurposes.
6. Studyofcompositionofratesofvariousbuildingitems,percentagedistributionintheratesof
materials,labour,toolsandplant,contractorsprofitsandoverheadsetc.
7. Analysis of rates of main items of building work with reference to prevalent market rates of
materialsandlabourwages.
8. Preparationofindentofvariousbuildingmaterialsforr.c.c.framedstructure.
9. Measurementsofcompleteditemsforpaymenttocontractorsinterimandfinalcertificate.
10. Introductiontouseofcomputerforcomputationofquantitiesofvariousbuildingitems.
SESSIONALASSIGNMENTS
ComputationandBillsofQuantitiesshallbepreparedoffollowing:
1. Loadbearingstructureoftotalplinthareabetween15to25sq.mts.
2. Load bearing structure having total builtu area between 100 to 150 sq. mts. Including
staircaseandtoiletblock
3. R.C.C. framed structure comprising of Ground and First Floor having total builtup area
between100to150sq.mts.Includingstaircaseandtoiletblock
4. Computingquantitiesofsinglestoriedsteelframedfactorybuildingorworkshophavingtotal
builtupareabetween100to150sq.mts.Includingm.s.trusses,purlinsandsheetroofing.
5. Workingoutrateanalysisofroutinecivilitems.
RECOMMENDEDREADING:
1. ProfessionalPracticebyR.H.Namavati
2. EstimatingandCostingbyRangawalaandB.N.Dutta
3. CivilEngineeringContractsandEstimatesbyB.S.Patil
4. I.S.I.Handbookofmeasurementsofbuildingworks.
5.
Subject Code : 313431 SPECIFICATION WRITING (Paper)
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Lecture Periods
per week
2 Term I and Term II
Sessional (Internal)
Sessional (External)
Viva
Nil
Nil
Nil
Studio Periods
per week
-- Total sessional marks
for both terms
Nil
Total Contact
Periods per week
2 Paper 100 marks
Total Marks 100 marks
OBJECTIVES :
To acquaint students with methodology of writing specifications with reference to building
trades,materials,workmanshipandperformanceofdifferentitemsofworkandintroducingthe
studentstospecificationsasanintegralpartofcontractdocumentforbuildingprojects.
COURSEOUTLINE
1. Specification as part of contract document, definition, need and importance, its relationship
withworkingdrawings,billofquantitiesandscheduleofrats.
RECOMMENDEDREADING:
1. IndianStandardSpecifications
2. C.P.W.D.Specificationsandscheduleofrateanalysis
3. SpecificationWritingforArchitectsandEngineers.ByDonaldA.Watson.
4. SpecificationWritingforArchitectsandSurveyorsbyArthurJ.Wills
AIM:Toenablethestudentstoprepareworkingdrawingsofanarchitecturalprojectandimbibethe
significance of working drawings from the point of view of execution of the work on site and as
importantcomponentoftenderdocuments.
OBJECTIVES:
The students should be able to prepare drawings in sufficient details such that the contractor is
abletoconstructabuildingasperthedesign.
Graphical presentation of all the components of a building along with dimensioning and
annotations.
Understand and apply IS Codes and internationally accepted norms / conventions / methods of
preparing a working drawing along with tabulation of schedules of materials, finishes and
hardware.
Linkingupworkingdrawings/specifications/billofquantitiesinanarchitecturalproject.
COURSEOUTLINE:
TERMI:
One working drawing of a 2
nd
yr. architectural design project having load bearing structure with
minimum100sq.m.carpetarea.
Atleasttwodetailssuchasdoors/windows/railings/kitchenotahetc.
Totalnoofdrawings(approx6to8ofA1size).
TERMII:
Oneworkingdrawingofanyprojectofminimum200sq.m.fromThirdYearArchitecturalDesign
projecthavingframeconstructionandminimumG+1structure.
Introduction to preparing drawings for approval of local authorities for a residential unit having
G+1structure
Detailsofcivilworkofstaircaseandatoilet.
Interiorworkingdrawingofaroomfromtheprojectwithatleastdetailsoftwofurnituretypes:1
drawingA1size.
TotalNoofdrawings(approx.6to8ofA1size.)
The drawings may be manually drafted or computer generated as per the choice of students and
availabilityofcomputerswiththecollege.
REFERENCES:
ArchitectsWorkingDetails