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The document outlines the units of study for an Architecture degree. It covers 10 units that include theory of architecture, history of architecture and culture, materials and construction techniques, building systems and services, human settlements planning, urban studies, environmental studies, climatic design, construction technology and project management, and professional ethics and tools for practice. Some of the key topics discussed are principles of design, styles from different time periods and cultures, properties of common building materials, electrical and mechanical systems, urban planning concepts, and professional responsibilities in the field.

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New Syllabus Architecture UG

The document outlines the units of study for an Architecture degree. It covers 10 units that include theory of architecture, history of architecture and culture, materials and construction techniques, building systems and services, human settlements planning, urban studies, environmental studies, climatic design, construction technology and project management, and professional ethics and tools for practice. Some of the key topics discussed are principles of design, styles from different time periods and cultures, properties of common building materials, electrical and mechanical systems, urban planning concepts, and professional responsibilities in the field.

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ARCHITECTURE

(DEGREE STANDARD)
SUBJECT CODE: 324
UNIT – I: THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

 Definition of Architecture, an integration of aesthetics and function


 Elements of Architecture – Form, Space, light, colour, etc.
 Principles of Architecture – Proportion, Scale, balance, rhythm, symmetry,
hierarchy, pattern and axis.
 Functional aspects of architecture – site, structure, skin, circulation etc.
 Concepts in Architectural Design
 Understanding the meaning of character & style of buildings with examples
 Design Communication & Graphics

UNIT – II: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE & CULTURE

 Egyptian, West Asian, Greek & Roman Architecture – factors influencing


the styles, understanding the architectural character with examples
 Buddhist Architecture
 Evolution of Hindu Temple and Architectural contributions of Dravidian,
Pallava, Chola, Pandya and Indo-Aryan Periods – Outstanding examples of
these periods.
 Development of Indo- Islamic Architecture – Delhi Sultanate, Provincial &
Mughal styles
 Modern Architecture – various philosophies & schools of thought in Europe,
three generations of modern architects & their contributions
 CIAM, TEAM X, Post Modern Architecture, Deconstruction, High-Tech
Architecture, Critical Regionalism
 Architecture of India under Colonial rule
 Post independent architecture of India
 Contemporary World Architecture & Parametric Design

UNIT – III : MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

 Properties, characteristics, strengths, manufacturing, components &


applications of materials & methods of construction & detailing for the
following -
 Stone – Brick & Clay Products – Lime – Cement – Mortar – Timber –
Concrete – Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals – Glass – Plastics – Asphalt,
Sealants & Adhesives – Protective and Decorative Coatings – Surface
finishing & flooring materials - Water Proofing and Damps Proofing
Materials – Rural Building Materials(Bamboo, Soil, etc.)
UNIT – IV: BUILDING SYSTEMS AND SERVICES – CURRENT DEVELOPMENT
& NEW TRENDS

• Water Supply & Plumbing – Sources, treatment & distribution systems


Sources of water, Quality of water & treatment methods, water requirements
for different building typologies, Distribution of water – Choice of pipe
materials, fittings & fixtures, Systems of plumbing in all types of buildings
Types of pumps – Reciprocating, centrifugal, deepwell, submersible
automatic pumps, sewerage pump, compressors vacuum pump.

• Waste water & Sewage Disposal


Primary & Secondary treatments – Modern types of sewage treatment plants
– Sewer line fixtures, traps, manholes & septic tanks.

• Solid Waste – collection, treatment, disposal & modern drainage systems –


Incinerator, Composting, Vermi composting, Sanitary Land fill, Bio-gas
system & modern renewable energy systems, Modern plumbing systems –
Selection of pumps & construction of pump rooms.
• Electrical & Electronic Systems
Electrical installations in buildings – transformers, switch gears, sub stations
Single/Three phase supply - Types of earthing for safety, Conduits laying,
Busway & Bus bars, Main and distribution boards - Types of wires, wiring
systems and their choice, Planning electrical wiring for building,
Communication & data systems – communication spaces, pathways, cabling
systems, voice & data, communication, electronic security systems, computer
labs/server rooms, etc.

• Lighting Design – Installation & Application in buildings.

• Air conditioning – Systems & Applications


Window, Split & Packaged Units, Centralized a/c system – A/c plants, DX
system, Chilled water system, Air cooled & water cooled condensers, Air
distribution systems – VAV & VRV systems, Cooling towers, Fan coil units,
circulation pumps, trenches & ducting – configuration, sizing & space
requirements.

• Vertical Movement systems – Elevators, Escalators & moving walkways –


design criteria & installation.
• Fire safety – Fire detection system, Fire alarm system, Fire fighting systems,
Dry and wet risers, Automatic Sprinklers, Smoke detectors, NBC guidelines.

• Acoustics – Fundamentals, Building design & construction measures for


good hearing & sound reinforcement & surface treatment for interiors.
UNIT – V: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING

• Origin of Human settlements In India & the rest of the world – River valley
civilizations(Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Egyptian & Chinese) – Traditional
planning principles in India – Vernacular architecture of India – approaches &
concepts – Classical & Medieval planning in Europe - Evolution of modern
planning concepts – Garden city concept, Neighbourhood concept,
Geddesian triad, etc.
• Elements of Human settlements – functions & linkages, Structure & form
• Urban Planning & Renewal – Master planning, Zoning regulations, SEZ,
PUD, Urban Renewal Plan, Redevelopment, Rehabilitation & Conservation,
JNNURM.
• DCR, CRZ for coastal areas.

• Issues in contemporary Urban planning.

UNIT – VI: URBAN STUDIES – Urban Design, Urban Housing & Conservation

• Urban Design – need, aspects, scope & components of urban space –


Historic urban form of Greek, Roman, Mediaeval, Renaissance & Modern &
post-modern periods - Indian Urbanism – temple towns, Mughal city form,
medieval cities, colonial urbanism, planned capital cities - Theorising &
Reading urban space – Imageability & townscape elements, genius loci,
collective memory, historic reading of the city & its artefacts by Rossi, social
aspects of urban space, gender & class, contribution of Jane Jacobs, William
Whyte - Issues of Urban space – URDPFI.
• Housing issues in the Indian Context, Socio-Economic aspects, Housing
Standards, Site Planning & Housing Design, Housing Process.

• Conservation – Understanding the need & purpose, definition, Adaptive re-


use, International agencies & their role in conservation – Conservation In
India – Role of ASI & INTACH – policies & legislations, case studies – craft
issues – Conservation practice – listing, documenting, assessing architectural
character, structure report & developing guidelines – Urban Conservation –
Conservation Planning – TDR, Heritage tourism.

UNIT – VII: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, SITE PLANNING & LANDSCAPE


ECOLOGY

• Environment, Ecosystems & bio-diversity – Environmental Pollution, Human


population & social issues with relation to the environment – Environmental
laws in India.
• Site Planning – Introduction to basic terminologies, Methods of surveying,
Instruments & Application, Levelling, Site Drawings, Importance of Site
Analysis – On-site & off-site factors, Study of micro climate, Site
Diagramming, Site Context, Site planning & Site layout principles.
• Introduction to Landscape Architecture – Elements of Landscape Design –
plant material, water & landforms, Garden Design – Japanese, Italian
Renaissance & Mughal, Site Planning – Organisation of spaces – circulation,
built form and open spaces, site planning and micro climate, site planning for
neighbourhood parks, children’s play area and campus development –
Landscaping of Functional areas – Urban open spaces and principle of urban
landscape – Street landscaping, landscape design for waterfront areas and
functional areas in urban centers – green roofs and walls.

UNIT – VIII: CLIMATIC DESIGN & ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE

• Climate & Human comfort, Solar Control, Heat flow through materials &
building envelope design, Air movement patterns through natural & built
forms, Design strategies for different climate types.

• Energy Efficiency – Importance & Significance, Passive Heating & Cooling


techniques, case studies, day Lighting & Natural ventilation, Use of
Renewable energy systems – Current & future trends.

UNIT – IX: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Construction systems & Practice – Construction methods & equipments,


Construction Technology for High-rise buildings, Construction management.
• Project Management – Introduction, Project programming & Critical path
method, Cost model analysis, Programming evaluation review technique –
PERT network – Computerized Project Management.

UNIT – X: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & TOOLS FOR PRACTICE

• Architectural profession – Code of conduct & ethics, role of COA & IIA –
Architect’s Services, Scale of fees, Architectural Competitions - Tender &
Contracts – Legal aspects – Important Legislations & current trends.
• Specification – necessity, importance, types & classification – Specification
writing - Estimation (Approximate & detailed) – Current trends.

• Drawing & visualization tools – image editing, 2D & 3D modelling, 3D


visualization – Photoshop – AutoCad 2000 - Revit - 3D MAX - Sketch up
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Dated:28.11.2017

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