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CET474 INTRODUCTION
ARCHITECTURE PEC 3 2019
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Preamble: Goal of this course is to expose the students to the fundamental concepts of
Architecture and Urban Planning. After this course, students will be able to understand the visual
vocabulary and origin and evolution of Architecture and Urban Planning and its impact in the
society.

Prerequisite : Nil

Course Outcomes: After completion of the course the student will be able to:

CO 1 Classify the elements of Architecture and fundamental principles of architectural

design

CO 2 Explain the origin and evolution of World Architecture, Indian Architecture and
Architecture of Kerala

CO 3 Explain the basic principles of sustainability and resource-based planning

CO 4 Explain the evolution of planning and impact of urbanization

CO 5 Evaluate and assess the planning process and its legislation in India

Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes (Minimum requirement)

PO PO PO
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9
10 11 12
CO 1 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 2 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 3 2 3 - - - - - - - - - -
CO 4 2 3 - - - - - - - - - -
CO 5 2 3 - - - - - - - - - -
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Assessment Pattern

Continuous Assessment Tests End Semester

Bloom’s Category
Test 1 (Marks) Test 2 (Marks) Examination (Marks)
Remember 10 10 20
Understand 10 15 20
Apply 25 25 50
Analyse 5 10
Evaluate
Create

Mark Distribution

Total Marks CIE Marks ESE Marks ESE Duration

150 50 100 3 hours

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)Pattern :

Attendance : 10 Marks
Continuous Assessment Test (2 numbers) : 25 Marks
Assignment/Quiz/Course project : 15 Marks

End Semester Examination (ESE)Pattern : There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contains
10 questions with 2 questions from each module, having 3 marks for each question. Students should
answer all questions. Part B contains 2 questions from each module of which student should answer any
one. Each question can have maximum 2 sub-divisions and carry 14 marks.

Sample Course Level Assessment Questions

(Questions may be framed based on the outline given under each course outcome)
Course Outcome 1 (CO1):
1. The relevance and impact of Architecture in human society
2. The concepts of architectural development
3. The fundamental principles of architectural design
4. Elements of architecture and its composition
Course Outcome 2 (CO2):
1. The fundamentals of styles in Architecture, World Architecture and its development
2. Understanding the classical Architecture Vocabulary- Roman
3. Concepts of structure and geometry in Greek Architecture, Orders of Architecture,
4. The development and features of Gothic and Renaissance architecture
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5. The evolution and features of Indian Architecture- Budhist, Hindu and Non-Islamic period
6. Evolution and factors that influenced the development of Kerala Architecture including
materials, climate and socio economic factors
Course Outcome 3 (CO3):
1. Basics of Sustainability, Sustainable Development and its influence in sustainable architecture
2. Concept of Green Buildings, various rating systems and its comparison
3. Basic principles of resource-based planning, sustainable urban planning
Course Outcome 4 (CO4):
1. Basic concepts of evolution of town planning
2. Understanding of the problems associated with uncontrolled urban growth and industrialization
3. Urban planning legislations
4. Theories of urban planning like garden city concept, new towns and conservative surgery
5. Understanding of town planning surveys including landuse surveys and socio economic analysis

Course Outcome 5 (CO5):

1. Basic concepts of regional planning, zoning and sub division regulation
2. Understanding the concepts of FSI/FAR and its relevance in town planning
3. Understanding the principles of planning
4. Introduction to town planning regulations and guidelines

Syllabus

Module I
Architecture: definition – factors influencing architectural development-Principles and elements of
architecture: Contrast, proportion, scale, balance, rhythm, character, colour and unity- Line, space, form
and shape.

Module II
Characteristic features of a style – Characteristic features and examples from world architecture.
Development of Roman vocabulary of Architecture, Structural and Engineering feats - Geometry and
Greek Architecture, Greek Capitals and Orders. Gothic: Characteristics of Gothic churches and
cathedrals, Renaissance: development of stone vaults into groined systems. Indian architecture: A brief
study of the architecture of Buddhist, Hindu and Indo-islamic period. Introduction to Kerala
Architecture: Evolution of architectural style, Factors that influenced the development of Kerala
architecture: Materials, Climate & Socioeconomic factors.

Module III
Basic concepts of sustainability- goals for sustainable development- Introduction to the concept and
issues of Sustainable Architecture - basic concept of Green Buildings- Green Rating systems (LEED
and GRIHA) - Sustainable building practices in India.

Resource based planning – urban infrastructure planning in sustainability context- socioeconomic

development and sustainable planning – sustainable new towns.
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Module IV
Basics of planning: Evolution of towns – problems of urban growth – Benefits of planning -
urbanization, industrialization and urban development; push and pull factors; migration trends and
impacts on urban and rural development – beginning of town planning acts – ideal towns – garden city
movement – concept of new towns and conservative surgery - comprehensive planning of towns. Basics
of town planning surveys – Land use surveys and analysis – Socio-economic surveys.

Module V
Regional planning – Zoning and subdivision regulation – FSI/FAR – Neighbourhood planning –
planning principles – site planning – site selection criteria for housing development – types – site
analysis. Types of plans – master plans, development plans, etc. (introduction only). Spatial standards,
performance standards, benchmarks, and variable standards; URDPFI guidelines, zoning
regulations/ordinances and DCR and (development control rules and regulations). New Urbanism and
Public participation in planning process.

Text/Reference Books:
1. James C. Snyder, Introduction to Architecture, McGraw-Hill, 1979
2. Francis D.K. Ching, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
3. Leland M Roth; “Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History and Meaning”; Craftsman
House; 1994
4. Simon Unwin, Analysing Architecture; Routledge Publicaions, Taylor and Francis. 2014
5. “ A Global History of Architecture”, Francis D K ching, Mark M. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya
Prakash, Wiley Pub: 2010
6. Sir Banister Fletcher, “A History of Architecture”, CBS Publications (Indian Edition),1999.
7. Vernacular Architecture: An Illustrated Handbook By R.W. Brunskill, 4th ed 2000 Faber and
Faber
8. Cities in A Globalizing World – Global Report on Human Settlements 2001: by United Nations
9. John Ratcliffe, 1984,' An Introduction to Town and Country Planning'
10. Kulsreshtha, 2012, 'Urban and Regional Planning in India: A handbook for professionals'
11. Ministry of Urban Affairs, Govt. of lndia, 'Urban and Regional Development Plan Formulation
and Implementation Guidelines -2014’
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Course Contents and Lecture Schedule:

Outcomes
Module Contents Hours
Addressed
1 Module 1 7
1.1 Architecture: definition CO 1 1

1.2 Factors influencing architectural development CO 1 1

1.3 Principles and elements of architecture: Contrast, proportion, CO 1 1
scale, balance
1.4 Principles and elements of architecture-rhythm, character, colour CO 1 2
and unity
1.5 Principles and elements of architecture -Line, space, form and CO 1 2
shape.

2 Module 2 7
2.1 Characteristic features of a style CO 2 1
2.2 Characteristic features and examples from world architecture. CO 2
2.3 Development of Roman vocabulary of Architecture CO 2 1
2.4 Structural and Engineering featsGeometry and Greek CO 2 1
ArchitectureGreek Capitals and Orders
2.5 Gothic: Characteristics of Gothic churches and cathedrals CO 2 1
2.6 Renaissance: development of stone vaults into groined systems CO 2 1
2.7 Indian architecture: A brief study of the architecture of Buddhist, CO 2 1
Hindu and Indo-islamic period.
2.8 Introduction to Kerala Architecture: Evolution of architectural CO 2 1
style
2.9 Factors that influenced the development of Kerala architecture: CO 2
Materials, Climate & Socioeconomic factors
3 Module 3 7
3.1 Basic concepts of sustainability- goals for sustainable CO 3 1
development

3.2 Introduction to the concept and issues of Sustainable CO 3 1

Architecture
3.3 Basic concept of Green Buildings CO 3 1
3.4 Green Rating systems (LEED and GRIHA) CO 3
3.5 Sustainable building practices in India. CO 3 1

3.6 Resource based planning – urban infrastructure planning in CO 3 1

sustainability context
3.7 socioeconomic development and sustainable planning CO 3 1
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3.8 sustainable new towns CO 3 1

4 Module 4 7
4.1 Basics of planning: CO 4 1
4.2 Evolution of towns – problems of urban growth – Benefits of CO 4
planning - urbanization,
4.3 industrialization and urban development CO 4 1
4.4 push and pull factors CO 4
4.5 migration trends and impacts on urban and rural development CO 4 1
4.6 beginning of town planning acts – ideal towns CO 4 1
4.7 garden city movement CO 4 1
4.8 concept of new towns and conservative surgery - comprehensive CO 4 1
planning of towns
4.9 Basics of town planning surveys – Land use surveys and CO 4 1
analysis – Socio-economic surveys
5 Module 5 7
5.1 Regional planning – Zoning and subdivision regulation CO 5 1
5.2 FSI/FAR CO 5
5.3 Neighbourhood planning CO 5 1
5.4 planning principles CO 5
5.5 site planning – site selection criteria for housing development CO 5 1
types – site analysis.
5.6 Types of plans – master plans, development plans, etc. CO 5 1
5.7 .Spatial standards, performance standards, benchmarks, and CO 5 1
variable standards;
5.8 URDPFI guidelines, zoning regulations/ordinances and DCR CO 5 1
and (development control rules and regulations).
5.9 New Urbanism and Public participation in planning process CO 5 1
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Model Question Paper

QP CODE:

Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

EIGHTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR

Course Code: CET474

Course Name : URBAN PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 hours

Part A
(Answer all questions; each question carries 3 marks)

1. What is a Line? what are its types.

2. Explain the term‘Contrast’
3. Describe the orders of Architecture
4. What are the different styles of Hindu temples in India.
5. What do you understand by the term ‘Global Warming’?
6. What does the term ‘Renewable and Non-renewable sources’ meant? Give Examples..
7. Describe the importance of socio economic survey in urban planning.
8. What are the planning features of ‘Garden City’?
9. Describe the contents of development Plan.
10. Explain the term ‘FAR’

PART B
(Answer one full question from each module, each question carries 14 marks)

Module – 1
11. (a) Explain the importance of ‘scale and proportion’ in Architectural Design (5 Marks)
(b) Explain about the characteristics and functions of lines, space and form in Architecture.
(9 Marks)
12. (a) Discuss the pattern of evolution in architecture and the etymology of the word
‘Architecture’.. (5 Marks)
(b) Briefly discuss the influences of elements in architectural spaces.
(9 Marks)
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Module – 2
13. (a) Briefly explain salient features of Gothic and Renaissance period.
(5 Marks)
(b) Explain the influence of Local materials on vernacular architecture with an example of
Kerala Architecture. (9 Marks)
14. (a) What are the essential features and elements of Hindu temple Planning? (5 Marks)
(b) Describe TAJ MAHAL emphasizing on both TOMB and GARDEN. (9 Marks)
Module – 3
15. (a) Define sustainable development. Describe the 3 spheres of sustainable
development.Brieflyexplain on the 3 spheres of sustainable architecture. (5 Marks)
(b) Discuss in detail the major objectives and fundamental principles in Green building concept.
(9 Marks)
16. (a) Discuss in detail GRIHA rating system. What are the certification levels and discuss indetail the
criterions for the rating system?. (7 Marks)
(b) Explain in detail the energy consumed by a building in its life. Explain transportation energy and
its significance in sustainable architecture. (7 Marks)
Module – 4
17. (a) Discuss about the contributions of Ebenezer Howard towards town planning.
(5 Marks)
(b) Principles of 'Conservative Surgery'' as proposed by Patrick Geddess
(9 Marks)
18. (a) Describe the importance of surveys in the urban planning process? (5 Marks)
(b) With the help of examples, relate the influence of Industrial Revolution in the process of
urbanization. (9 Marks)
Module – 5
19. (a) Compare and contrast the difference between Master Plan and Development Plan
(5 Marks)
(b) What are the functions and powers of District Planning committee as per Kerala Town and
Country Planning Act, 2016 (9 Marks)
20. (a)"The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation
andResettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013 address matters in land acquisition by creating active
engagement of affected communities" Substantiate this statement by the salient features of
RFCTLARR Act, 2013. (9 Marks)
(b) Explain the purpose and relevance of Environmental Protection Act, 1986. (5 Marks)