A P J ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Master of Architecture (Urban Design) Syllabus

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (URBAN DESIGN)

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

SYLLABUS

JULY 2016

Branch: Architecture Stream: M.Arch(Urban Design)

 A P J ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Architecture (Urban Design) Syllabus

Course code Course Name L-T-S-Credits Year of

Introduction

UD6101 URBAN DESIGN THEORIES AND 2-1-0-3 2016

METHODOLOGY
Course Objectives
To introduce and provide explanations of Urban Design terminologies, definitions and
methodologies for shaping and understanding of urban form; derived from both theory
and empirical evidence and drawing references from texts such as those of Sprerigen,
Kevin Lynch, ChristopherAlexander, Jane Jacobs, Robert Venturi, Rossi, etc.
Syllabus
Concepts of place and space- Urban design terminologies and definitions- Methods of urban
design surveys- Space analysis- Determinants of urban form- Components of urban structure-
Concepts of layering- Size, shape and form of cities- Typological studies

Expected outcome.
Students will be exposed to

i. Different methodological approaches

ii. Technologies and foundation theories of urban design
References:
1. Broadbent, Geoffrey. Emerging Concepts of urban Design
2. Bacon, Edmund, N. Design of Cities
3. Gosling, David & Maitland, Barry, Concepts of Urban design
4. Morris, Anthony, J.E. History of Urban Form
5. Kostof, Spiro, The City Assembled: The Elements of Urban Form Through History
6. Kostof, Spiro, City Shaped: Urban Patterns and Meanings through History
7. Cliff Moughtin, Rafel Cuesta, Christine Sarris: Urban Design Methods and Techniques
8. Architecture of Towns and Cities Paul de Sprerigen

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Master of Architecture (Urban Design) Syllabus
COURSE PLAN
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Mark
s
I
Concepts of place and space, Urban design terminologies and
definitions 5 15%

II
Methods of urban design surveys, documentation and representation,
Cognitive mapping contemporary and traditional
9 15%

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

III
Space analysis, Determinants of urban form

7 15%

IV
Components of urban structure, Concepts of layering
7 15%
SECOND INTERNAL TEST
V
Size, shape and form of cities
7 20%
VI
Typological studies, Architectural expression
7 20%
END SEMESTER EXAM

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Course code Course Name L-T-S-Credits Year of
Introduction

UD6102 SITE PLANNING AND ECOLOGY 1-2-0-3 2016

Course Objectives
To develop skills that enables an urban designer to deal with large sites in a
comprehensive manner from ecological considerations to the design of support systems
like services and related infrastructure.
Syllabus
Introduction to Site planning & Ecology, Cultural resources, Ecological planning processes,
theories and approaches, Road layout and parking, Site Surveys and overlays, Site planning goals
and objectives
The studio will choose a suitable site where the students will map, evaluate and analyse the site
from the knowledge imparted in the theory classes and will produce a site plan for an appropriate
design programme having multiple activity/functional zones.
Expected outcome.
Students will be able to deal with varying site-based natural and ecological systems
with reference to urban design projects and the city at large.
References:
1. Kevin Lynch, Good City form, MIT Press, Cambridge

2. Kevin Lynch and Gary Hack, Site Planning, MIT Press, Cambridge

3. Peter Jacobs and Douglas Way, Visual Analysis of Landscape Development, Harvard
press

4. Gary O. Robinette (Ed), Landscape Planning and Energy Conservation, Van-Nostrand

Reinhold

5. Design with Nature, Ian Mc Cargh, MIT Press.

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COURSE PLAN
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Mark
s
I Introduction to site planning & Ecology, Site Planning philosophy 7 15%
Ecological factors in site evaluation

II Site resource systems

Physiographic, Geology and soils, Hydrology, Micro-climate,
Vegetation, Wild life, terrestrial and aquatic
7 15%

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

III Cultural resources

Urban vegetation, planning & maintenance 7 15%

IV Ecological planning processes, theories and approaches, Road layout and 7 15%
parking,

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

V Site grading and drainage, Sewerage, water supply and electricity, 7 20%
Surveys and overlays

VI Site planning goals and objectives, programme development

7 20%

END SEMESTER EXAM

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Course code Course Name L-T-S-Credits Year of
Introduction

UD 6103 DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND 2-1-0-3 2016

URBAN HISTORY

Course Objectives
The course is intended as a comprehensive study of urban form and urban spaces in
historical and theoretical terms.
Syllabus
Introduction to urban design- the evolution of city form- morphology- Study of the evolution of
urban form (western context)- City as patterns; diagrams; spaces and ideas- Understanding Urban
Process- Modern and post-modern urbanist theories
Expected outcome.
Students will be exposed to
i. the historical evolution of urban space
ii. the morphological dimensions of public spaces.
References:
1. Spiro Kostof , The City Assembled , Thames and Hudson.

2. Spiro Kostof , The City Shaped, Thames and Hudson.

3. Jon Lang , Urban Design Typology and procedures, Architectural Press

4. A.E.J. Morris , History of Urban Form, Longman Scientific and Technical.

5. Kevin Lynch , Good City Form, MIT Press.

6. Edmund Bacon, Design of Cities.

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COURSE PLAN
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Marks
Introduction to Urban Design
Introduction to urban design ideology/theory and the various
I concerns of the field. Urban Design through history
6 15%

Evolution of city form-Morphology

Introduction and Study - the evolution of city form- morphology
(Urban form and Urban Process).Various theoretical views associated
II
with nature of city form - Normative and positive theories; Cosmic, 8 15%
Machine and Organic Models; Descriptive and functional theories;
Alternative theoretical postulations.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Study of the evolution of urban form
Chronological Urban space through history (The Early Cities,
Medieval Towns,
III Renaissance, Form of modern city; early cities of capitalism, City
7 15%
beautiful movement, Modern Movement, cities in the garden, Cites of
theory and sweat equity & highway.)

City as patterns, diagrams, spaces and ideas

City as patterns; diagrams; spaces and ideas (organic; grid; political
functional-secularist socialist diagrams; grand manner; skyline; city
edge; urban division; public spaces various typologies including street
IV
and parks; Islamic cities in the Middle East). Comparison between the 7 15%
various perspectives of studying and analyzing urban form space;
conservation and the life of urban form.

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Understanding Urban Process
V Rise and fall of cities; disaster; destruction; haussmanization;
6 20%
incremental changes; urban renewal
Modern and post-modern urbanist theories
Utopia; Lynchs ideas of goodcity form; Imageability and Memory,
VI public and private domains; Suburbs and periphery; Privacy,
8 20%
Territoriality and Proxemic theory; Defensible spaces; ideas of
community through design; treatment of urban space; future of the city
END SEMESTER EXAM

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Course code Course Name L-T-S-D-Credits Year of
Introduction
AR6101 Research Methodology and Analytical 2-1-0-3 2016
Methods
Course Objectives
To Introduce the various paradigms of research
To familiarise various research methods, analyses employed, and methods of interpretation of
results
To introduce statistical methods of sampling and analysis
To familiarise ways of research reporting
Syllabus
Introduction- Research Paradigms- Types of research- Literature studies- Research Design-
Research Methods- Types of Analysis- Interpretation-Analytical Methods- Qualitative and
quantitative methods--Examples of research methods in relevant fields- Architecture, Planning,
Infrastructure Planning, Housing and Urban Design-Statistical methods- Types of sampling-
Analysis- Interpretations- Statistical packages
(One lecture hour per week may be handled by faculty of Mathematics)
Expected outcome.
Students will be able to
i. Formulate Research questions
ii. Develop Research Design for their specific Research question
iii. Carry out primary studies in structured manner
iv. Identify the appropriate methods for analysis
v. Prepare research reports, Thesis reports and scholarly articles
References:
1. Babbie Earl (1983), The Practice Of Social Research third edition, Wadsworth
Publishing Co., Belmont, California.
2. Creswell John W. (1994) Research Design: Qualitative Approaches , Sage publications.
3. Creswell John W. (2003) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed
Methods Approaches , Sage publications.
4. Denzin, Norman K.; and Lincoln, Yvonna S.; (Eds.). (1994). Handbook of Qualitative
Research Sage Publications, London, New Delhi
5. Dwivedi , R.S.(1997) Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences Macmillan India
Limited
6. De Vaus D.A (2002) Surveys In Social Research Rawat Publications Jaipur and New
Delhi
7. Nachmias, Chava Frankfort & Nachmias, David Research Methods in the Social
Sciences St. Martins Press, New York
8. C.R Kothari, Research Methodology, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi,1990
9. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012.
10. J.W Bames, Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists, McGraw Hill, New York.
11. Leedy P D, "Practical Research: Planning and Design", MacMillan Publishing Co.

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12. Day R A, "How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper", Cambridge University Press,
1989
13. Sople, Managing Intellectual Property: The Strategic Imperative, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2012.

COURSE PLAN
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Marks
Introduction, Research Paradigms, Types of research, Literature
studies, Literature map, Identifying gap areas from literature review
I Development of working hypothesis, Formulating research problem,
Referencing styles 6 15%

Need for Statistical methods in research, Types of sampling, Sample 8

size, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive, Inferential and Predictive
II statistics, Data distribution, measures of central tendency and data 15%
dispersion
(To be handled by faculty of Mathematics)

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Research Design, Features of a good design, Qualitative and
III quantitative research designs 8 15%
Examples of research designs in relevant fields- Architecture,
Planning, Housing and Urban Design
IV Testing of Hypothesis, Statistical errors in Hypothesis testing, Need 6 15%
for Anova, Chi Square tests, Correlation and Regression
(To be handled by faculty of Mathematics)
SECOND INTERNAL TEST
Methods of data collection Documents, Observation, Surveys,
Experiment, Types of data and measurement
V Qualitative Research methods, Data collection and analysis, 8 20%
Grounded theory, Ethnography, Phenomenology
Types of Analysis, Interpretation and Generalization. Ethics in
Research, plagiarism, Intellectual Property rights,
Preparation of Research proposals and reports, Dissertation, Thesis,
Scholarly articles
VI Statistical analysis using software 6 20%
(To be handled by faculty of Mathematics)

END SEMESTER EXAM

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Course code Course Name L-T-S-D-Credits Year of

Introduction
AR6102 PLANNING TECHNIQUES 1-2-0-3 2016
Course Objectives
To make students aware of
different survey techniques and map preparation
analytical methods used in planning
different methods of population forecasts and projections
Spatial standards, URDPFI guidelines, zoning regulations and development control rules
and regulations.
Syllabus
Survey Techniques and Mapping- Analytical Methods- Demographic Methods- Planning
Standards
Expected outcome.
Students will be
i. able to prepare base maps , classify and delineate region
ii. equipped with necessary information on town planning theories, principles,
techniques and methodologies.
References:
1. Donald A. Kruekeberg and Arthur L. Silvers , Urban Planning Analysis: Methods and
Models, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
2. Ian Braken Urban Planning Methods, Routledge
3. Lewis B. Keeble, Principles and Practice of Town and Country Planning, Estates
Gazette Ltd.
4. Margaret Robert , An introduction to Town planning Techniques,
HutchinsonEducational, Hutchinson

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COURSE PLAN
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Marks

Planning terms and definitions - Planning theories and their

applications in settlement planning (Master Plans, Development
Plans, Structure Plans physical, economic and social plans)
Concepts of Zonal Plans, Area Development Plans and
Development Schemes: Urban Renewal, Redevelopment, City
1 Development Plans, Planned Unit Development etc. 6 15%

Concepts of land use, zoning regulations, mixed use

development.

Data base for physical surveys including land use, building use,
density, building age, etc., and socio-economic surveys;
Sampling and survey techniques; Land use classification or
coding and expected outputs;
Techniques of preparing base maps including understanding the
concepts of scales, components and detailing for various levels
II
of plans like regional plan, city plan, zoning plan, and local area
plan.
8 20%
Land information systems including GIS aerial photography,
remote sensing, photogrammetry, photo interpretation and
mapping

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Classification of regions, delineation techniques of various types

of regions, ranking of settlements; Guttmanns Scalogram,
Desire line diagrams, Threshold analysis: Input output analysis,
III SWOT analysis: Planning models (descriptive and decision 6 15%
making models),etc.

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Methods of population forecasts and projections; Lorenz Curve ,

Ginni Ratio, Theils index, rations: urban rural, urban
IV concentration, metropolitan concentration; Location dimensions 20%
of population groups social area and strategic choice approach 8
inter connected decision area analysis

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Spatial standards, performance standards and benchmarks, and
. variable standards; URDPFI guidelines, zoning
7
V regulations/ordinances and DCR and (development control rules
15%
and regulations)

Newer approaches /Techniques in settlement planning: Land

pooling ,land assembly ,PRT(Plot reconstitution techniques),
land readjustment, Transfer of Development Right

Various approaches to urban land zoning (mixed zone, floating 7

VI zone, white zoning etc. TOD(Transit Oriented
15%
Development),New Urbanism and PIU (Principles of Intelligent
Urbanism),Public participation in planning process

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

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Course code Course Name L-T-S-D-Credits Year of
Introduction
UD6104 URBAN DESIGN STUDIO -I 0-0-12-6 2016

Course Objectives
The studio is the introduction of the student to the realm of urban design.
To expose the complexities of the design process.
To create an understanding of the role of various physical, social, economic and
infrastructural components and decision making processes; the contribution of related
disciplines associated with the production of the city.
To familiarize urban design terminologies, methods of surveys and site analysis.
Syllabus
Documentation and presentation techniques of a precinct, Documenting the same precinct from
infrastructure and urban management standpoint. Documenting the same precinct statistically and
as a human network, through ownership, use cycles, association value etc.
Identification of problems and issues. Compiling the documentation as a report, Conceptual
Design Scheme.
Expected outcome.
Students will be able to appreciate, understand and analyse real site conditions in an urban area,
learn survey and documentation techniques, assessing needs and programming for design
intervention
References:
1. Christopher Alexander ,Pattern Language,
2. Urban Design Techniques
3. Bally Meeda, Neil Parkyn, David Stuart Walton -Graphics for Urban Design
4. Cliff Moughtin ,Urban Design Methods and Techniques

COURSE PLAN
Module Contents Hours Sem
Exam
Marks
Documentation and presentation techniques of a precinct.
Documenting the same precinct from infrastructure and
urban management standpoint
I Documenting the same precinct statistically and as a 180 100
human network, through ownership, use cycles,
association value etc.
Identification of problems and issues.
Compiling the documentation as a report.
Conceptual Design Scheme.

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