Prospectus No.

B. Arch. &B. Arch. (With majors

in Interior Design)
2003 2004 & Onwards

PROSPECTUS

RASHTRASANT TUKDOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY, NAGPUR

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Examination for the Degree of Bachelor
of Architecture & Bachelor of Architecture
(With majors in Interior Design)
(Five Year Degree Course)
New Semester Pattern Course

First Year B. Arch. /B.Arch. (With Majors in Interior Design)

Design-I

1Y-A-1 / 1Y-AI-1

The study of this subject will begin with understanding the visual and aesthetic qualities of
composition in two and three dimensions and relating these to Architectural design situation.
1) Introduction to elements of Design like point, line, plane, solid and void etc. with respect to
their expression quality.
2) Introduction and Importance of Design principles like Balance, Harmony, Rhythm, Contrast,
Symmetry, Scale, Proportions etc. leading to unity in design.
.
3) Creation of two and three-dimensional composition of abstract and architectural nature.
4) Introduction to external and internal form concept, their quality, concept of space, relation of
Space and volume.
The study of the subject will continue further with the introduction of process of Architectural
Design with emphasis on conceptual quality, functional aspect and aesthetic appeal.
a) Generation of activity, ergonometric study, arrangement of furniture, resultant area/shape for
the design consideration.
b) Concept of simple circulation pattern, placement of activity area pattern, placement of activity
areas on such pattern, evolution of plan form, concept of volume and spaces, resultant form,
its aesthetic and functional quality.
c) Visual and graphical presentation techniques to express in terms of plan, elevation and
section with elementary understanding of structure and materials used.
Sessional work:
Design of individual activity spaces from residence, office, school, club cafeteria etc.
Form oriented simple Building like towers, gates, monuments, sculptures, booths etc.
Design of simple small buildings like Residence, dispensary, library, office primary school etc.

Construction -I

1Y-A-2 / 1Y-AI-2

Objective of learning this subject in progression, starting from simple building elements to
more complex situations, is to develop. Emphasis should be on reasoning and analysis while
acquainting the students with different building elements. The aim is to build a strong sense of
visualization to enable students to evolve and apply alternative materials and methods of construction.
Unit-1: Foundation : General introduction to various elements of building from foundation to roof.
Simple foundations for load bearing walls in stone and brick. Plinth filling, steps and
timbering to trenches.
Unit-2: Masonry : Standard terms in brick and stone masonry, English and Flemish bond, piers,
types of stone walls, composite and curved walls, lintels and arches, copings etc.
Unit-3: Doors and Windows : Paneled door in timber, joints in frame, styles, rails, panels,
Moldings, fixtures and fastenings. Fully glazed window in timber, fixing of glass, doubleglazing, fixtures and fastenings.
Unit-4: Structure Type: General idea of load transmission, Load bearing and framed
structures, their advantages, disadvantages and suitability.
Unit-5; Timber Roofs: General idea of various forms in timber for different spans.
General information of timber trusses, fixing of Mangalore tiles etc. (question
to be based on notes and sketches only )
Unit-6; Timber floors: General idea of timber floors in relation to spans, load
transmission. Jack arch and composite floors.
Sessional Work: Plates, notes, site visit reports and market surveys and tests.

Graphics I

1Y-A-3 / 1Y-AI-3

Unit-1: Scale Drawing :

1. Study of scales, their use in practice and construction of Plain and Diagonal scale.
2. Architectural and stencil lettering in varying heights and thickness.
3. Application of scales to enlarge or to reduce the object in drawing,
4. Graphic codes and symbols for architectural drawing, rendering and presentation.
Unit-2: 0rthographic Projections:
Study of reference planes, projectors, orthographic projections of object/objects in different
Positions and method of drawing the same.
Angular Projections: Isometric, Axonometric and oblique projections.
Unit-3: Complex Projections:
1. Section planes in different angles, drawing of true section and introduction of slicing
method.
2.Development of sol id/solids with voids and drawing the same to scale.
3. Interpenetration of solids, solids and voids, development of surface and section at a
junction.
Sessional Work: Plates, sketches and tests.

Structure I

1Y-A-4 / 1Y-AI-4

Section-A
1.

Co-planar Statics:
Axioms of statics & Basic concepts, law of forces, equilibrium of forces, forces on a rigid
body & reactions, resultant and resolution of forces (concurrent, parallel and non-concurrent),
free body diagram, conditions of equilibrium, supports - types and reactions.

2.

Friction:
Laws of static friction, application to inclined planes & ladder.

3.

Properties of Areas:
First and Second moment of area about an axis in plane. Radius of gyration about an axis,
parallel axis theorem, centroid of areas.

Section B
1.

Pin Jointed Perfect Frames:

Solution by method of joints and method of section.

2.

Graphic Statics:
Force polygon and funicular polygon for coplanar forces. Conditions of equilibrium,
reactions at supports of simply supported beams and trusses, centroid of planar bodies, simple
trusses - Maxwell diagrams.

3.

Cables:
Weightless flexible cables under concentrated loads and uniformly distributed load with level
& non-level supports.

Sessional work : Assignments, tests on above topics.

History of Architecture-I

1Y-A-5 / IY-AI-5

The aim of this subject is to make the students understand the process of evolution and development
of man and role of Architecture in that process of evolution.
Unit 1: Concept of Culture and Civilization.
Unit-2: Role of Architect and that of Architecture in the development of civilization. River Valley
civilization from 3000 BC to 1500 BC.
a) Indus valley
b) Mesopotamian
c) Egypt
Unit-3: Study with respect to Culture, Physical/environmental conditions, Special features and
influences. Materials and techniques of construction. Period of development.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Buddhist Architecture
Greek Architecture
Roman Architecture
Rock cut Architecture

Study with respect to concept, special features and inf1uences, Materials and Construction
techniques.
Unit-4:
a) Evolution o f Hindu Temple; Gupta, Aihole, Badami, Pattadkkal, and Mahabalipuram.
b) lndo-Aryan Style: Orissa, Khajuraho, Gujarath, and Rajasthan.
c) Dravidian Style; Chola, Chalukyan, Pandya, Pallava, Vijaynagar, Madurai.
d) Vastu Shastra: Ancient Indian knowledge of Architecture.
e) Byzantine Architecture
f) Romanesque Architecture
g) Medieva! Architecture
h) Gothic Architecture
i) Renaissance Architecture
Study to be oriented to understand the Skills of craftsmen, Materials and construction techniques
with respect to cultural, social, climatic or any special condition responsible for the development of
Architecture.
Sessional Work :Tests, Seminars and study tours, Documentation- of historic structure.

Building Materials-I

1Y-A-6 / 1Y-AI-6

The object of studying the subject is to make the students aware of sources general-idea of
manufacture and production of large variety of building materials. Emphasis will be given on the
evaluation of the chemical and physical properties, aesthetic qualities and appropriate use of such
materials.
Unit-1: Stone: Classification of good building stone, natural bed of stone, deterioration of stone etc,
Common building stones found in India, its selection, preservation, dressing, artificial stone, stone
products etc.
Unit-2: Bricks: Classification, general idea of its manufacturing process, firebricks, different forms
of bricks etc.
Unit-3:Tiles: Different types of tiles, general idea of manufacturing of Portland cement tiles, glazing
earthenware, stone ware, porcelain, Terracotta..
Unit-4: Lime: Classification, setting action of lime, brief idea of manufacturing of lime, preparation
of putty, precautions-taken in handling lime.
Unit-5: Cement: Composition, general idea of manufacturing process, testing methods, different
types of cement, various uses in building.
Unit 6: Aggregates: Coarse Aggregate, Fine Aggregate, good quality of sand, function of sand.
Unit 7 : Mortars and Concrete: Different types of Mortars, uses of mortars, precautions to be
taken, different types of concrete, proportion of different ingredients and their importance, curing,
qualities of good concrete, plain cement concrete, reinforced cement concrete.
Unit 8 : Timber: Classification of trees. Characteristics of good timber, seasoning method
,plywood, laminated boards, block boards and other timber products available in market.
Unit 9 : Glass: General idea of manufacturing process, classification with commercial forms types
thickness available in market.
Sessional work:
Tests, assignments, market survey reports etc.

English (Communication Skills)

1Y-A-7 / 1Y-AI-7

This subject is designed to develop language skills needed for working and organizing though
in English. The students will be taught to express themselves, clearly and lucidly through the
following exercises.
Section - A
Writing skills :
Grammar, essay writing, prcis writing, letter writing.

Section - B

Reading and Communication skills :

Development through the following exercises done in language laboratory.
1. Public Speaking
2. Voice Training & expression
Sessional work : Tutorials, tests and exercises.
Mathematics

1Y-A-8 / 1Y-AI-8

Section A
1. Algebra :
Solution of Simultaneous linear equations(unto three unknowns) by method of elimination, by
Cramers rule. Solution of quadratic and cubic equations, by direct method and by synthetic
division.
2. Analytical Geometry :
Properties of straight line, circle, parabola,ellipse and hyperbola.
3. Trignometry:
Trignometric functions, exponential & hyperbolic functions.
4. Differential Equations :
Solutions of first order differential equations by variable separable method. Solution of second
order differential equations (only complimentary function).
Section B
1. Differential Caluculus:
Maxima and minima of function of one variable, Tangents and normals. Curvature and radius
of curvature.
2. Integral Calculus :
Rectification and quadrature, Volumns and surface areas of solids of revolution.
3. Solid Geometry :
General equation of plane. Parallelism & perpendicularity of planes. Equation of sphere.
Equation of right circular cone. Equation of right circular cylinder.
Sessional work : Assignments, tests on above topics.

Visual Arts-I

1Y-A-9 / 1Y-AI-9

This part of the subject is aimed at providing knowledge and understanding of various visual arts and
its importance. It further aims at developing the freehand drawing and rendering skills in different
medium and using it as tool for expressing ideas-visually.
Unit-1: Brief historical review of development of fine arts (visual and performing arts).
Unit 2: Interdependency of Visual arts, Architecture, Painting and Sculpture.
Unit-3: Principles of Visual arts.
Unit-4: Study of Visual properties of two-dimensional forms of both geometric and non-geometric
surfaces and Visual texture, optical illusion etc.
Unit-5: Techniques of drawing lines of various gradations and inclination.
Unit-6: Free hand line sketching and drawing of natural and man made, indoor and outdoor objects
and situations.
Unit-7: Study and classification of colours with different Hues, Values, and Shades.
Unit 8: Colour- wheel and color composition, properties (visual and psychological) of colour.
Unit-9: Study of shades and shadows, contrast of light and shades etc.
Unit-10: Sketching of historic or new built up structures of architectural importance-and rendering
using different mediums.
Sessional Work: Line and rendered sketches, compositions etc, on sketch book, plates of half
imperial size, models, compositions in 3-D using different materials and mediums, 2-D compositions
using computers.

Workshop

1Y-A-10 / 1Y-AI-10

Unit -1: Carpentry:

Types of timber and their identification, detection of faults and uses of Timber.-Carpenter's tools used
for sawing, Planning, shaping, etc. Making of selected joints, polishing, etc.
Unit-2: Fitting:
Names and uses of different kinds of tools used for cutting, drilling. Grinding, slotting, shaping,
bending and measuring instruments, care and maintenance practices in chipping, filing, scraping and
fitting etc.
Unit-3: Welding:
Demonstration and practice lessons on soldering, brazing, forging, gas arid arc welding.
Unit-4: Safety Measures:
General study of measure for safety and precautions to be taken to prevent accidents in workshop.
Sessional work: Practical and job work.

Second Year B. Arch. /B.Arch. (With Majors in Interior Design)

SEMESTER -3
Design II and III

3S-A-1 / 3S-AI-1 & 4S-A-1 / 4S-AI-1

The study of design shall continue with further progress and complexity in aesthetic qualities but with
more emphasis on architectural and functional aspects like
a) Complexity in circulation- and pattern of horizontals as well as vertical movement.
b) Integration in terms of facilitation, planform, volume, concept and space organization.
c) Application of basic building materials to evolve a design with their aesthetic appeal, functional
quality and elementary structural concepts to evolve specific form.
d) Climatic consideration for the design, orientation of building on site, simple concepts of sun
shading devices, their application in elevations as functional / aesthetic solutions.
Sessional work : Exercise on one or few aspects at a time followed by at least two design problems
arranged in sequence leading to more and more complexity.
Type of Design Problems:
a) Small Residence, Guesthouse, Block of Flats.
b) Primary School, Dispensary, Club.
c) Post office, Bank, Office etc.

Construction II

3S-A-2 / 3S-AI-2

Unit-1: Reinforced Cement Concrete: Typical details for R.C.C. Columns, Footings, Lintels, Beams
Slabs, Chajjas, Balconies, Canopies, Fins, Parapets etc.
Unit-2 : Staircases; Types of staircases, Design considerations, proportions of risers and trades,
construction details of R.C.C. staircase, finishing, railing etc., Genera! idea of staircases in timber,
stone and steel.
Unit-3: Doors and windows (timber): Design considerations, single and double shutters, partly glazed
and partly paneled shutters, flush shutters, ledged, braced, battened and framed shutters, Louvered,
centrally pivoted, top hung windows.
Sessional work: Plates, notes, reports etc.

Structure II

3S-A-3 /3S-AI-3

1.
2.
3.
4.

B.M. and S.F. diagrams for simply supported and cantilever beams.
Simple stresses and strains, stress-strain curves for concrete and steel.
Temperature stresses and strains.
Elastic constants - Poisson's ratio, bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity and their
inter-relationship.
5. Principal stresses - Analytical and Mohr's circle.
6. Hoop stresses in thin cylinders (only application).
Sessional-work: Assignments, tests on. above topics.

History Of Architecture II

3S-A-4 / 3S-AI-4

In this part more emphasis is given on Indian History of Architecture in continuation with the last
semester, the study of-Hindu and Buddhist Architecture proceeds farther in the study of influence of
Islam. This study shall be carried out in region/century pattern-to acquaint students with Indian
Architecture-under the influence of Islam with reference to changing religious, political, climatic
conditions with new construction materials.
Unit 1 : 11th Century AD. Architectural forms conceived by Qutub Dynasties at Delhi.
Unit 2 :
Development of regional styles noticed in various provinces such as Bengal, Jaunpur,
Gujrat and Central India.
Unit-3: Development of Architecture under peculiar regional, climatic, physical, politico-social
conditions. Influence of Hindu, Buddhist, and Persian Architecture with use of Local materials and
craftsmanship. Study of construction methods and evolution of building forms.
Unit 4: Architecture under Mughals - Humayun, Akbar, and Shahjahan.
Unit-5: Architecture of south India under Vijaynagar dynasty and Madurai complex Revival Hindu
Architecture.
Unit-6: British and Portuguese Colonial Architecture and Palaces of Rajasthan.
Sessional work: tests, notes, seminars,etc.

Building Materials II

3S-A-5 /3S-AI-5

Unit-1: Paints and Varnishes:

Study of different type of paints, composition, properties, preparation, method of application and
suitability on different surfaces.
Unit-2: Metals:
Study of ferrous, nonferrous metals and alloys; architectural uses and commercial forms available.
Unit-3: Plastics:
General idea about plastics, types, properties of plastics and use in building construction.
Unit-4: Study of miscellaneous materials such as Bakelite, Rubber, Linoleum, Cork, Mica, Wall
Paper, Plaster of Paris, Tar, Asphalt, Bitumen, etc.
Sessional work; Notes, market survey reports tests,etc.

Climatology I

3S-A-6 / 3S-AI-6

Study of this subject is aimed at acquainting the students with the phenomenon of weather and
climate, earth sun relationship, thermal cormfort indices etc.

Unit-l: Introduction to climate, environment and different elements.

Unit 2: Brief study of global climatic zones and climatic behaviour

Unit-3: Elements of climate such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, solar radiation and
various instruments used to record the climatic data and use of solar chart.
Unit-4: Brief study of solar radiation budget, global insolation , macro and microclimate.
Unit-5: Brief Study of :
a) Horizon system and celestial co-ordinates.
b) Local solar time, local civil and standard time, equation of time.
c) Study of solar geometry and solar loads.
d) Shadow formation, Sun control and shading devices.
e) Heliodon and its use in laboratory exercises.
Unit-6: Study of aspects of ventilation and air movement, ventury effect, stack effect, wind tunnel
and its use.
Sessional Work: Notes, Plates, Class tests.

Visual Art-II

3S-A-7 / 3S-AI-7

Photography:
Unit-1; Introduction to photography and study of principles.
Unit-2: Study of contemporary equipment, films, paper and chemicals.
Unit-3: Darkroom practice, B/W film processing and printing.
Unit-4: Photography Practicals on:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Simple objects, still life composition with the play of light and shadow.
Historical and modern buildings with surrounding landscape.
Architectural details such as staircases, brackets, cornices, louvers columns, inlay designs etc.
Indoor/outdoor sculptures, murals etc.
Preparation of BW slides.

Unit- 5: Introduction to modern photography tools and techniques such as digital camera etc.
Sessional work: Practical record book composed of notes, sketches, photographs and slides.

Graphics-II

3S-A-8 / 3S-AI-8

Perspective :
Unit-l: Perception and registration of an object when viewed.
Unit-2: Introduction to picture planes, standpoint, eye level etc.
Unit-3: Types perspective views such as one point, two point, three point, worms eye view, Bird's
eye view, normal view, etc.
Unit-4: Methods of drawing perspective views such as conventional method, measuring point
method, shortcut and approximation in perspective drawing, simple problems based on geometrical
solids
Unit-5: Measured Drawing: Measurement techniques of existing object (such as building, plot,etc.)
and preparing measured drawing to suitable scale.
Unit-6: Sciography: Introduction to Sciography, principle of conventional angle of light and its rays
acting as a projectors to cast shadow of simple plane lamina e.g. square, circle, hexagon etc.
Sessional work: Plates and tests on above

Surveying-I

3S-A-9 / 3S-AI-9

1 ) Introduction to surveying and leveling, types of surveying methods and application,

2) Chain and compass survey, methods and instruments used, plotting and adjustment of
closing error.
3) Plane table survey, method and instruments used.
Practical:
a) Chain and compass survey, traversing.
b) Plane table survey of cluster of buildings.

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Sessional work: Practical record book, plates and notes.

SEMESTER -4
Construction III

4S-A-2 / 4S-AI-2

Unit-1: Steel Roofing: Simple ridge roof trusses for various spans, design considerations, advantagesconnections of various members supported on R.C.C. columns, Brick Piers, Fixing
of G.I. and A.C. and Aluminium sheets, gutter types, wind bracing etc.
Unit-2: Metal Casement: Steel doors and windows with reference to BIS, methods of fixing and
glazing) fixtures and fastenings, windows with M.S./T.W. surround, pressed metal frames for doors
and windows.
Unit-3: Timber Partitions :Design considerations, simple partitions, connections with floors, ceilings
and walls, partly paneled and partly glazed, flush, louvered type, corner junctions, access doors etc.

Sessional work: Plates, notes, reports, etc.

Structure III

4S-A-3 / 4S-AI-3

1,
2,
3.
4.

Bending stresses in beams, (derivation & application)

Shear stresses & its distribution in rectangular, circular, I & T beam section
Direct and bending stresses, (application only)
Torsion of solid and hollow circular shafts of same material (derivation and
application).
5. Columns and Struts - (a) Euler's theory (for hinged ends only) (b) Rankin
theory (application only)
6. Stability of Dams and Retaining walls Stress (derivation and application).
Sessional work: Assignments, tests on above topics.

History Of Architecture III

4S-A-4 / 4S-AI-4

Unit-1: Industrial revolution in Europe and emergence of the Modern movement and its impact on
contemporary Indian Architecture. .
Unit-2: Architecture in Post Independence era, city planning of Chandigarh, Delhi and study of its
important administrative buildings.
Unit-3: Study of various schools of thoughts and philosophies of modern architects and its impact on
contemporary architecture.
Unit-4: Contemporary Architecture in India. Study of works of Indian Architects, new developments
like Navi Mumbai.
Sessional Work: Tests, Notes, Study and Documentation of Historic Buildings.

Climatology II

4S-A-5 / 4S-AI-5

This part of the subject provides a scope to apply the knowledge of-basic climatology gained earlier
for designing in different climatic conditions.
Unit-I: Study of climatic elements prevailing in tropical and sub tropical zone and study of
traditional/vernacular architecture in relation with the climate types.
Unit-2: Understanding climatic data, its analysis and method of presentation.
Unit.3: Study of passive cooling techniques and techniques of solar radiation control.
Unit.4: Study of effect of orientation, topography, vegetation, form, building materials and surfaces
on the building design in response to the climate.
Unit-5; Approach to climatic design of a building.
SessionaI work: Notes, plates, case study.

Graphics-III

4S-A-6 / 4S-AI-6

Sciography:
Unit-1: Study of visual effects of shades and shadows when cast by Sight rays on solids and planes.
Unit2: A principle of conventional angle of light and its rays acting as a projector to cast a shadow
on
simple geometrical object including shadow cast partly on horizontal and vertical plans.
Unit-3: Study of combination of shades and shadows.
Unit-4: Complex problems on-buildings, building projections, louvers, chajjas, canopies etc.
rendered in appropriate medium.
Unit-5: Study of shades and shadows cast by artificial light on solids and planes.
Perspective :
Unit-6: Perspective of interior of buildings rendered suitably.
Unit-7: Parallel and angular exterior perspective views of objects of buildings in different materials
rendered with appropriate colours showing shades and shadows.
Unit-8: Bird's eye view showing a building or any object with surrounding landscape, buildings etc.
rendered
Sessional work: Plates on each topic.

Visual Art-III

4S-A-7 / 4S-AI-7

Art and model making:

Unit-1: Introduction to famous works of art, photography and sculpture by the artists famous in India
and abroad (Use of audio and visual equipment for explanation)
Un!t-2; 2-D and 3-D and composition and Model making in different mediums such as paper, mount
board, pop clay, wire etc,
Unit-3: Building models to suitable scale using appropriate material.
Unit-4: Site planning model showing. plants, vegetation, counters. Water bodies, roads, vehicles
human beings etc.to the scale in relation to building in consideration.
Sessional work: Sketches, plates, building and site models.

Surveying-I

4S-A-8 / 4S-AI-8

I ) Leveling, methods of leveling -dumpy level and its uses.

2) Contours, use of theodolite, contour survey.
.
3) Planimeter and its use.
Practical:
a) Leveling using dumpy level and water table.
b) Setting out site layout.
c) Contour survey, plotting contour maps.
Sessional work: Practical. record, book, plates and notes

Computers Applications -I

4S-A-9/ 4S-AI-9

This subject aims at making the students familiar with the computer applications in Architecture.
Unit-1: Introduction to computers, hardware, software, peripherals-and current trends etc.
Unit -2: Use of computers in architecture, and architectural profession, various packages in general
and their applications.
Unit-3: Use of Computer as a tool for imagination and design. Using Paintbrush, Coral draw, 3-D
Home etc.
Unit-4: Introduction to computer aided drawing, various softwares used such as AutoCAD,
AutoArchitect, Intergraph, Form Z, Graphisoft, 3-D Studio,etc.
Unit-5: Basics of 2-D drafting, Drawing simple objects, projections and plans etc,
Tutorials :
a) Exercises on 2'D composition and computer graphics etc
b) Exercises on 3-D composition in the form of Plan and elevation.
c) Drafting plans of simple small buildings like My School, My Home..

Third Year B. Arch. /B.Arch. (With Majors in Interior Design)

SEMESTER -5
Design-IV
5S-A-1/ 5S-AI-1
The study of this subject will continue further with-greater emphasis on functional aspects involved
in complex
design situations. The main objective is to understand effect of climate, topography and services on
the buildings,
to understand relationship between form and function of buildings, The design process to deal with
the following:
1.
2.
3.
4
5.

Effect of sun, rain and wind on buildings.

Functional organization of activities with respect to site, its topography and surroundings.
Development control rules, building byelaws and standard codes
Functioning of building services like drainage, water supply and electricity
Form to suit the purpose of building.

Session at work: Study of the above aspects in the form of book study, case study etc. followed by a
relevant design problem. Minimum two major design problems and two short/time problems to be
tackled in each-semester.
Type of design problems:
Design problems on sloping sites such as Duplex residence, Yatri niwas, Library etc.
College building, Hostel, Primary health center, Museum,
Club, Holiday resort, Memorial, Multistoried apartment, Office/Commercial complex.
Reference Books:
Time Saver Standards for Building Types by J.H. Calendar, Mc-Graw Hill Publications
Time Saver Standards Design data, by J.H, Calender, Mc. Graw-Hill Publications,
Neuferts Architects Data, By Rudolph Herg Crossby, Lockwood and Sons.
A.J. Metric Handbook.

Construction-IV

5S-A-2 / 5S-AI-2

Study o f building construction shall continue with more complex systems and techniques
Unit-1 Steel Roofing, North light trusses, Monitor roof trusses on Steel stanchions, Connections,
Gutters, Patented glazing etc.
Unit-2; Study of soil conditions and suitability of foundations on particular type of soil. Steel grillage
footing, R.C.C. strip, raft and cellular foundation. Machine Foundation,
Unit-3; Pile Foundation, Types of piles, Piles In Timber, .Steer and R.C:C. (Pre-cast and Cast-in situ,
R.C.C. Under-rimmed piles, pile caps etc.
Unit-4; General idea of Raking, Flying and Dead shores, Floor Strutting. Underpinning, timbering,
for deep trenches and basements
Unit-5; Sliding doors. (Manual and Automatic);sliding and folding doors, Aluminum Sliding
windows
Unit-6; Revolving doors,; rolling shutters; Collapsible Gates etc.
Sessional work: Notes, plates and tests on above topics.
Reference books:
Construction of Building's by R, Barry, Orient Longman ltd.

Building Construction Handbook by R. Chudley, British library cataloguing

Building Construction Illustrated, By Francis D.K. Ching, Van Nostrand Reinhold Ltd.
Building Construction by S.C. Rangwala, Charotar Publiing House.
Building Construction by B.C. Punmia, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Building Services -I

5S-A-3/ 5S-AI-3

Aim of this subject is make the students aware of the importance, installation and working of
essential services in buildings, and the way building services help .in generating a cleaner and
healthier built environment. The subject should enable the students to take appropriate decisions at
the initial design stage of buildings from services point of view. The students should also be made
familiar with the IS Codes related to services. The subject is split into two-parts (semesters). The first
part deals with the basic aspects of water supply arid sewage disposal of low-rise buildings
Unit-1: General idea of sources of water supply, qualitative & quantitative aspects, impurities, hard
& soft. Water standards for quality of water schematic process and description of water treatment
plant
Unit-2: Study of standards regarding water demand and consumption in different 'types of buildings
computing demands for domestic use, connection from municipal supply, domestic water supply
systems, types capacity-design-construction of suction & storage tanks.
Unit-3: Down take supply, water supply pipes, their sizes, jointing,, fixing and laying various valves,
various fittings and fixtures like taps, showers etc. domestic hot water supply system, water heaters..
Unit-4: Principles of sanitation, conservancy and water carriage systems, collection of waste matter
in buildings in Various-sanitary fittings-and fixtures like water closets, urinals, wash-hand basins,
sinks, flushing cisterns Shower trays, bath tubs, bidets, drinking water fountains et

Unit-5: Various traps and their function, sewage collection & disposal system for individual
Building, various types of sanitary pipes and their jointing, fixing and laying, manholes, inspection
chambers, intercepting chambers.
Unit-6: Self cleansing velocity, invert levels, drains on sloping sites, testing of drains, sewage
disposal system in un-severed localities septic-tank, soak pits, .cesspools aqua-privy,. leeching pitsfor individual building of urban and rural areas.
Sessional work: Notes, plates and test on above topics.
Reference books:
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by S.C.Rangwaia, Charotar Publishing House.
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by Birdie, Dhanpat Raiand Sons.
Building Services By Mrs. Shubhangi Bhide,
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by Kshirasagar.

Structure IV

5S-A-4 / 5S-AI-4

SECTION-A
1. Deflection of simply Supported and cantilever beams by double integration
method (Application Only)
2. Analysis of fixed beams with u. d. 1. &. concentrated loads. (Application only.)
3. Continuous beams - Three moment theorem without settlement (Application only.)
SECTION-B
1. Moment Distribution for Continuous beams Without settlement & portal frames (Single story)
without sway.
2. Three hinged circular arch. (Application only)
3. Study of IS 875- Part-I & Part- II
Sessional Work : Assignments, tests on above topics.

Appropriate Technology 1

_________________ _____ 5S-A-5 / 5S-AI-5

Study of this subject Will make students aware of the present status of the rural housing technology
and new improved methods/techniques of construction suitable for rural areas, The study will also
enrich the knowledge of the student about the alternative /innovative materials and construction
techniques appropriate for rural and urban areas.
This subject is divided in two semesters. In fifth semester students shall gain the theoretical
knowledge of the new materials and construction techniques developed over the years in the country.
In sixth semester they will be exposed to practical aspects of the materials and techniques through
case Studies, seminars, site visits and studio problems.
Unit-1: Understanding the concept of appropriate technology, its relevance in present day context,
scope etc.
Unit-2; Study of Soil and its composition and properties, determination of suitability of soil for mud
walls (field as well as laboratory tests), soil composition test, plasticity test, test for optimum water
content. Soil Stabilization etc..
Unit-3: Wattle and Daub Walls. Rammed earth walls, and adobe-walls.
Unit-4: Walls, Vaults, Domes using soil cement blocks, compressed mud blocks, Nubian arch roof,
Unit-5: Use of bamboo as building material, its properties and verities available in the country. Unit6: Burnt clay tile roofing, Ferro cement roofing units, doubly curved tile roofing, precast joists etc..
Sessional work : Assignments, tests on above topics
Reference Books: Venu Bharati, By Shri Vinoo Kale.Aproop Nirman, . Nagpur.
Research notes and digests by C.B.R.I. Roorkee.

Specifications -1_______________________

5S-A-6 / 5S-AI-6

Art of writing specifications for materials and works is very important in which emphasis on the
required qualities of materials and proper sequence of construction should be brought out.
Unit-1: Introduction, importance of specifications building construction activity. Types of
specifications and its applications,
Unit-2: Method of writing specifications (contents, correct order and sequence), use of Indian
standard codes and specifications, PWD specifications.
Unit-3: Specifications of basic building materials such as bricks, stones, aggregate, cement, steel,
timber etc.
Unit-4: Specifications of materials used in flooring and finishing such as ceramic tiles marble-mosaic
tiles, paints and varnishes.
Unit-5: Specifications o f materials used in roofing and roof covering such as tiles, A.C, G.I. and
Aluminum sheets etc.
Unit-6; Specifications

for

fixtures

and

fastenings.

Sessional work: Notes and tests on above topics.

Estimating & Costing by B. N. Dutta, B.S. Publishers.
Estimating and Costing by S.C. Rangawala, Charotar Publishing House..
Red Book of Public Works Department Government of Maharashtra.
Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering by Chakravarti, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.
IS 1200

Estimating_______________
1.
2,
3.
4.
5.

5S-A-7 /_5S-AI-7

Purpose of Estimating, types of estimates

Bill of quantities for single story structures - (a) Load bearing (b) R.C.C, frame.
Study of IS-l200.
Estimation of quantities for R.C.C. structural members like footing, column, beam and slab.
Estimation for electrification, water supply &. sanitation, (only for residential buildings)

6. Rate Analysis - general, factors affecting the rate of an Item, rate analysis for
R.CC. work, brick work, plaster work, flooring painting, doors and windows
7. Brief specifications and schedule of rates.
Sessional work: Assignments, tests on above topics.

Working Drawing - I

5S-A-8 / 5S-AI-8

The objective of this subject is to train the students for the preparation of :
1. Submission drawing as per the local building bye laws
2) Working drawings required for carrying out actual construction work. The graphics of the
drawings will be with specific reference to the code of practice for Architectural and Structural
drawings as laid down in B.I.S. No.962 of 1960. The course of this subject shall be completed in two
semesters i.e. Semester-5 and Semester-6. The course to be completed shall be as follows:
Unit-1: Study of building bye-laws, building regulations, requirements of parts of Buildings etc. as
per the National Building Code.
Unit-2: Understanding the concept of Ground coverage, Built-up area, FSI/ FAR etc:
Unit.3; Preparations of submission drawings for a single storied residence with approximate 75
Sq.Mt. built-up area..
Unit-4: Preparation of working drawings for the same building. The set of drawings to be prepared
shall include Foundation/center line plan (considering Load Bearing as well as R.C.C. Frame
structure type), Floor Plan, Lintel level plan, Terrace Plan showing roof drainage arrangement.
Sections, All elevations, Details of stair, Doors and windows, Flooring pattern, Kitchen, Architectural
features etc. (Set of min. 10 drawings of imperial size prepared to facilitate the execution of
building)
Sessional Work: Plates on above topics.

Computer Applications-II

5S-A-9 / 5S-AI-9

Study of this subject shall continue with exposure to advance drawing commands used for increasing
speed , efficiency in the preparation of drawings of larger scale and complexity. Students shall also be
exposed to the software of architectural relevance to understand its utility in architectural practice.
The course work shall include
Unit-1: Advanced AutoCAD 2D commands like Dimension, Hatch, Pedit, Array etc.
Unit-2: Creating Layers. Styles, Blocks etc.
Unit-3: Plotting/Printing drawings, importing & exporting drawings, sending drawings via net,
Unit-4: Using MS Excel, creating spreadsheets, preparing estimates using Excel.

Unit-5. Introduction to internet and World Wide Web, Using Internet explorer, web surfing,.
Browsing and Sending E-mails etc.
Sessional work:- Creating Submission drawings, set of working drawings on computers. Creating a
spreadsheet, Reports/ reviews on web sites on Architectural Concern

SEMESTER 6

Design-V:____________________________

6S- A-1 / 6S- AI-1

Course work to be continued and completed in this semester as mentioned in Design-IV Syllabus.

Construction-V

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6S-A-2 / 6S-AI-2

Unit-1: R.C.C roofing systems, North light roofing, Skylights in R.C.C Coffered /Grid slabs, Flat
and Flat plate slabs, lift slab etc
Unit-2: Suspended Ceilings, Design,considerations, methods of construction, materials used,
catwalks concealed lighting A.C. ducts inlets and outlets, patent systems like Gypboard, Luxalon,.
Joily board ceilings etc.
Unit-3: Waterproofing, old and new materials and methods, water proofing of roofs, slabs,
foundations), basements, swimming tanks etc.
Unit-4: Expansion Joints, considerations, materials and methods of constructing -expansion joints in
building.
Unit-5: Glazed, Paneled Partitions using Aluminum sections and Timber. Glass block paititions..
Unit-6: Centering-and form work for R.C.C. works like columns, beams, slabs, stairs, arches etc,
Sessional work: Plates, assignments and tests on above topics.
Reference books:
Building Construction by W.B.Mc.Kay, Orient Longman Ltd.
Construction Of Building By R. Barry, Orient Longman Ltd.
Building Construction Handbook by R. Chudley, British library, cataloguing.
Advanced Building Construction by Mitchell, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Building Construction Illustrated By Francis D.K. Ching, Van Nostrand Reinhold Ltd.
Building Construction by S.C. Rangwala, Charotar Publishing House.
Building Construction by B.C. Punmia. Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Building Services II

6S-A-3 / 6S-AI-3

The second part of the subject continues with-the-services related to refuse ,storm water,
electricity, telephone and TV. The students are required to design the services layouts so as to gate
deeper-insight into the working various services. The subject further deals with the various services
at a. larger magnitude, with the students getting information on the services related to large campuses,
complexes, high. rise buildings and special uses like swimming pools, fire fighting etc.
Unit-1: Refuse disposal sources, types, collection, storage and transport, provisions for refuse
disposal individual building level, refuse chutes. Storm water drainage - collection and disposal.
Detailed layouts of water supply system, sewage disposal system, refuse disposal system and storm
water drainage for residence.

Unit-2: Electrical services, various wiring systems, calculation and distribution of loads of electrical
fittings and appliances, telephone and Television services, detailed layout of electrical, telephone and
television services in a residence.
Unit-3: Schematic water distribution system from treatment plants to town, group housing etc.
computing demands for group housing schemes & high-rise building design, of Storage-&
distribution system
Unit-4: Hot water supply in high-rise buildings, boilers, furnaces , solar water 1) eaters, cornputing a
special demands of water for swimming pools, air conditioning plans, fire fighting, street washing,
fountains and gardens etc. their systematic layouts.
Unit-5 : Sewage collection and disposal for large campuses, complexes, high rise buildings etc.,
mechanical methods for removal of sewage from special areas like basements (shones ejector)
Unit-6: Schematic idea of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of sewage, treatment plants,
oxidation ponds, oxidation ditch, imhoff tank, etc., recycling of byproducts.
Reference books:
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by S.C.Rangwaia, Charotar Publishing House.
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by Birdie, Dhanpat Raiand Sons.
Building Services By Mrs. Shubhangi Bhide,
Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by Kshirasagar.

Structure - V

6S-A-4 / 6S-AI-4

SECTION -A
Concrete Technology:
1. Types & grades of Cements, testing of cements Introduction to IS 456-2000
Section -2 .
2. Aggregates - Coarse & fine, characteristics & effect on its strength; particle shape
& texture, size & grading. Moisture contents in aggregates, bulking of sand. Requirement of water
for concrete.
3. Batching & mixing of concrete, workability- slump of concrete w/c ratio, voids & permeability.
Conveyance of Concrete, placing & compacting, curing, compressive strength of concrete, testing
of concrete. Relation of durability & cover of concrete.
SECTION -B
1. Introduction to IS; 456-2000, Section-3:, design requirements.
2. Singly reinforced rectangular section, moment of resistance design of singly
Reinforced beam.
3. Singly reinforced T & L beam section analysis. Doubly reinforced rectangular
analysis.
Sessional Work: Assignments, tests on above topics
As per the recommendations of Board of Studies in Civil Engineering

section

Specifications- II

6S-A-5 / 6S-AI-5

Unit 1; Specifications of works for a residential building of load bearing type or R.C.C. framed type.
Unit-2: Specification of construction of steel structure, ceilings and partitions, paneling insulation
and Water proofing.
Unit-3: Specifications for items of services such as drainage, wafer supply, electrical installation.
Unit-4; Study of proprietary materials along with manufacturer's specifications, trade names of such
materials.
Unit-5 : Specifications for demolition-work, temporary construction like sheds, exhibition stalls,
gateways.
Sessional Work: notes, tests and assignments on above topics.
Reference Books:
Red Book of Public Works Department Government of Maharashtra.
Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering by Chakravarti. Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.
IS-1200.

Landscaping-l

_______

6S-A-6 / 6S-AI-6

The scope of the subject is to make students aware of architecture beyond buildings, in the outdoor
environment and spaces, and, the role and importance of landscaping and site planning in enhancing
and improving the quality of building environs, functionally and aesthetically.
Unit-1: Introduction to Landscape Architecture, definitions, importance, need and scope. Levels of
landscape planning and design. Landscape architecture and ecology. Relationship between
landscaping and environmental planning, regional planning, urban planning, urban design ,
architecture and interior design.
Unit-2: Historical development of landscape architecture. Origins of gardens. Design Principles,
salient features and elements of various gardens in history - like Egyptian, Persian, Spanish, Italian,
French, English, American, Japanese, Moghul Indian etc.
Unit 3: Modem garden development. Changed scenario for modern garden designs. Effect of
industrialization on garden designs. Company towns, parks movement, green belts, urban parks,
residential gardens, small gardens.
Unit-4: Different factors and components of a landscape. Social and economical factors.
Psychological considerations of spaces and enclosures. Brief idea about man made components like
walls, fences, entrances, gates, barriers, screens, planters, roads & pathways, street furniture, signage,
services-electrical, water supply and drainage. Basic natural components - land, trees, water and
climate.

Unit-5: Land. Different aspects of land as a landscape element - soils, geology, topography, earth
forms, levels, foundations, grading, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces. The importance and use of
the aspects as a landscape design element.
Unit 6: Plants. Different aspects of trees, shrubs, climbers, hedges, lawns as landscape elements.
Basic horticultural idea about plants, plant selection, planting design and care of plants. Importance
and use of the aspects as a landscape design element.
.
Unit 7 : Water. Various forms 'of water elements in a landscape - fountains, waterfalls, pools,
cascades, channels irrigation etc. Importance and use of water as a landscape design element.
Construction of various water elements.
Unit 8 : Climate. Macro and micro-climatic considerations in landscape architecture. Effect of
climate on landscape and various components of landscape on the microclimate. Relationship
between climate and landscape and architecture.
Sessional Work: Notes, sketches, tests and seminars based on the above topics.
Reference Books:
Landscape Architecture By J.O.Symonds.McOraw Hill Publications.
Earthscape by J.O,Symonds,McGraw Hill Publications,
Architecture-A manual of site planning and design by J.O.Symonds, McgrawHill Publications,
Site Planning by Kevin Lynch,
Site Planning by R.Genebrooks, Prentice Hall.

Working Drawing II

6S-A-7 / 6S-AI-7

In continuation of previous semester, students shall be required to handle the projects of greater
magnitude in this semester and they shall be trained to prepare working drawings of a class problem
already completed in design class having Multistoried R..C.C. framed structure. A set of working
drawings shall contain the followings.
Unit-1 : Centerline plan, all floor plans, lintel and slab level plans.
Unit-2: Sections, elevations and large- scaled details,
Unit-3; Site development Plan showing landscaping roads .
Unit-4; Toilet details, Drainage Layout showing soil, waste and rain water drainage system. Sanitary
fittings, traps, inspection chambers etc.
Unit-5: Water supply layout indicating supply tapping point with meter, supply line to storage tanks
and
connections to different equipment in building.
Unit-6: Electrical layout showing meter board and power supply lines to different parts of building
and different equipment.
Sessional Work : Plates on above topics.

Computer Applications - III

6S-A-8 / 6S-AI-8

ct students shall deal with drawing commands used for creating and rendering 3 D views, animatic
Unit-1 : Customizing AutoCAD Creating Linetypes,
Unit-2 :Creating UCS's, Viewpoints, Viewports, slide Files etc.
Unit-3: 3D Face, 3D Mesh, 3D Polylines, 3D Solids etc.
Unit-4: Lofting, Creating and Rendering 3D objects,
Unit-5: Applying materials, Lights, Cameras etc,
Unit-6: MS PowerPoint.
Sessional Work : Work shall be in the form of 3D Views of objects, buildings on computer,
Computer Presentation using MS Power Point.

Appropriate Technology - II

6S-A-9 / 6S-AI-9

Unit-1: Types of Bio gas plants, design considerations and construction methods.
Unit-2: Solar energy its advantages and limitations, solar collectors, solar water heaters, photovoltaic
cells, solar lanterns and its applications.
Unit-3: Study of rural Architecture and construction techniques.
Unit-4: Case study of new buildings constructed with improved & appropriate/un conventional
techniques, and their analysis.
Unit-5: Visit to Building centers engaged in research and development of appropriate technology.
Sessional Work: Seminars, Reports and Studio design problems using appropriate construction
techniques and materials.

Fourth Year B. Arch. /B.Arch. (With Majors in Interior Design)

SEMESTER -7
Design VI

7S-A-1 / 7S-AI-1

Study of this subject shall conclude with emphasis on urban development, design problems of
increasing structural and design complexity will be set with full opportunity, coordination, collection
and analysis of data. Emphasis will be on preparation of design programme, preparation of drawings
and detailing.
The process will deal with
1) Design orientation of advance and specialized buildings and environmental services, climate
and acoustical system oriented buildings, their appropriate structural buildings and
construction techniques.
2) Orientation on development control rules like, density, zoning, FSI etc. redevelopment and
urban conservation techniques.
3) Study of urban environment, complex building forms, their design including positive and
negative space relationship, Parking Provision, Precincts concept and pedestrian movement.
Sessional work : will include appropriate exercises on one or more of the above mentioned aspects
followed by at least 3 design problems arranged in a sequence of complexity and as a problem
solving approach.
Site visits audio, visual presentation and library reference is emphasized.
Design problem will be like :
a) Public buildings : Theatre, museum, auditorium, recreation, complexes, stadium, etc.
b) High rise apartment, offices, hospitals, laboratories, campuses etc.
c) Urban design level problems such as commercial complexes, group housing, area
development etc.

Advance Construction

__

7S-A-2 / 7S-AI-2

Study of this subject is aimed at teaching the students the advanced and more complex aspects of
construction. It also aims at making students aware of systems and techniques of construction used to
cover the large spans.
Unit 1 : Introduction to space structures, possibilities in different materials, types of space structures
and possibilities in different materials to cover large spans. General study of shell structures
and folded plate structures in concrete, various types, constructional aspects, merits and
demerits etc.
Unit 2 : General study of Grid structures and Skeletal structures, space frames, domes etc. in steel,
various types, constructional aspects, merits and demerits, etc.
Unit3 : Pre-cast concrete, Design considerations and constraints, advantages over cast-in-situ
construction, construction techniques and jointing details, applications.
Modular
coordination, RCC pre-fabricated proofing systems to cover large spans, with or without
north light.

Unit 4: Study of pre stressed concrete, principals and methods of pre-stressing, system of prestressing, advantages and disadvantages and applications.
Unit 5: Temporary structures, materials and techniques used, constructional aspects using timber and
M.S Sections, design and detailing problems on small temporary structures.
Unit 6: General study of various external cladding materials and systems, curtain walling in various
materials, construction details of glass curtain.
Sessional work : Notes, plates, assignments (Problems) and test.
Reference books :
Advanced Building Construction by Mitchell, Allied Publishers.
Construction Buildings by R.Barry, Orient Longman.
Space structures by N. Subramaniam, Wheeler.
A.J.Handbook of Building Structures by A. Hodgkinson.
Pre-stressed Concrete Structures by P.Dayaratnan.
Building Construction illustrated by Francis D.K.Ching, Van Nostrand.
Concrete Technology by M.S.Shetty, S.Chand and Co.
Eriction of Pre-fabricated Reinforced Concrete Structures by Y.Bessar & V.Proskurnin.
Structures by Daniel L.Segodak,Prentice Hall, Inc.
Structural Concepts and Systems for architects and Engineers by T.Y.Lin and Stotesbury.

Advance Building Services -I

_______________

7S-A-3 / 7S-AI-3

Unit 1 : Electric supply and distribution for group housing projects urban complexes, high rise
building etc. Study of load calculations and distribution systems for larger areas as
mentioned above.
Unit 2 : Importance and functions of bus bar, set up, step up and step down transformers, electrical
substation, lighting conductors, stand by generators, automatic relays, inverters, circuit
breakers etc.
Unit 3 : Electromechanical means of vertical transportation in buildings, requirements, occupant load,
study of elevators, various components of elevators, standard space requirements, various
types of elevators and architectural implications.
Unit 4 : Escalators and trab-o-lators its components arrangements and functioning, space
requirements, construction detailing.
Unit 5 : Telephone and communication systems, intercommunication systems in buildings,
telephone wiring systems, video conferencing, computer networks and trenches and
conduits to accommodate the systems.
Unit 6 : Introduction to building automation systems components and application of BAS,
architectural implications.
Sessional works : Notes plates, Assignments (Problems) and tests.
Reference books :
Mitchells Advance Building Construction ( Components services and finishes), Allied publishers
Building Services and Equipments I & II VOL. By F.Hall, Longman group Ltd.,
National Building Code
Indian Practical Civil Engineers Hand book by P.N.Khanna, Engineers Publishers, New Delhi.

Structures VI

______

7S-A-4 7S-AI-4

Unit 1 : Design of R.C.C, One way slabs.

Unit 2 : Design of Isolated footings- Square and Rectangular.
Unit 3 : Design of two way slabs using I.S.Code coefficients.
Unit 4 : Design of R.C.C. columns Axially loaded and Ecentrically loaded with e<b/6
(Ecentricity of load restricted to minimum where direct and simple bending stresses can be super
imposed. )
Unit 5: Design of Circular water tanks on ground with fixed base using I.S 3370 Coefficient.
Unit 6 : Study of I.S 1893, general and Seismic coefficient method.
Detail sketches for reinforcement on above topics.
Sessional works : Test and notes on above topics.
Reference books :
Illustrated Reinforced Concrete Design by Dr. V.L.Shah and Dr. S.R.Kurve.

Professional Practice I

______7S-A-5 / 7S-AI-5

The study of this subject is to enable the student to acquaint with the various responsibilities of an
architect and understand the technicality of the profession.
Unit 1 : Nature of profession, difference between trade, business and profession, taking instructions
from the client, its interpretation, design process and its stages.
Unit 2 : Role of professional society, Professional code of conduct, Ethical ways of getting
architectural commission, Importance of conduct of architectural competitions,
architectural copy right.
Unit 3 : Responsibilities and Liabilities of an architect towards the client. Scale and basis of fees.
Professional charges of various jobs. Stages of Architectural design and the specific task in
each of such stage.
Unit 4 : Architects Act 1972 , its effects on profession and education.
Unit 5 : Architects Office, Organisation and Administration., Office set up,
Correspondence, filing, preparation of drawing, standardization and documentation
Unit6: Professional partnership, various options, advantages. Partnership deal, responsibilities and
liabilities of partners. Provisions of Professional Tax, Service Tax, Income Tax rulels.
Sessional work : Notes, Assignments and class test.
Reference books :
COA Handbook of Professional Documents.
Professional Practice by Roshan Namavati.

Acoustics & Illumination

____

___________ 7S-AI-6

Study of this subject will make students realize the importance of acoustics in interior spaces and
necessity of manipulating acoustical environment in buildings. And also to impart knowledge of basic
illumination design & illumination system for the indoor spaces.
Acoustics
Unit 1Unit 2-

Frequency range of audible sounds. Propagation of sound, sound reflection,

diffusion, diffraction. Sound Isolation, Mass law, Transmission loss, STC rating, TL
for single and double walls sound leaks and flanking.
Acoustical Material and interior finishes, Sound absorbing materials & their
properties. Constructional and planning measures for good acoustical design of
building in general, Acoustical treatment of Auditorium / Lecture Halls / Conference
hall.

Illumination
Unit 3 Unit 4 -

Light radiation, its units, Laws of illumination, inverse square law and cosine law.
Artificial light calculation by Lumen Method. Light sources, various types of Lamps
and their characteristics.
Types of lighting systems, task lighting, accent lighting, general lighting, lighting for
mood etc. Luminaries, their types , properties and uses.

.
Sessional Work :

Notes & problems based on acoustical design theory, tutorials, Sketches.

Survey of various sound insulating materials for interior elements.
Survey of various lighting fixtures.

Reference Books:
Acoustics In Building Design by K.A. Siraskar.
Architectural Acoustics by David Egan.
Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design by M. Barron.

Urban Planning

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_7S-A-7 / 7S-AI-7

The study aims at introducing students to the development of planning thought from that of historic to
present age. It also gives emphasis on stressing broad principles of settlement in such period. The
study of this subject continues with emphasis on planning philosophies and the student to carry out the
further studies in the specialized field of Urban Planning.
Unit 1 : Mans role in designing and developing the towns and cities from ancient times through
Medieval, Renaissance and Industrial revolution to present day development.
Unit 2 : Town planning in India, Pre-historic, Vedic, Pre- British and British Planning in India,
Planning after independence.
Unit 3: Pioneers and their works, Planning concepts of Patric Geddes, Ebnezer Howard,
Abereronmbie Le-corbusier, C. A. Parry, Clarence Stein, Doxiadis, Kevin Lynch, F.L. Wright,
Lewis Mumford, Rob Krier and Victor Gruen.

Unit 4 : Present concept of planning at various levels, Planning as a team work, Role of Architects/
Planners in a team , Importance and methodologies of surveys in the planning process,
Factors governing the location and growth of towns.
Unit 5 : Understanding the process of development plan making, general ideas of implementation of
such plans and planning agencies, study of planning legislation and administration, town and
regional planning acts., M.R.T.P Act., Development control rules, zoning, density, height, FSI
Structures, Role of local and planning authorities.
Unit 6 : Introduction to the problem of urban and rural housing in India, Analysis of deman and
supply, General study of Planning consideration of housing and area development and
housing infrastructure such as utilities and servies.
Sessional works : Notes and Seminar of above topics, Critical appraisal of existing proposed housing
schemes, planning exercise of residential community,.

Reference books :
Fundamentals of Town Planning by G.K.Hiraskar, Danpatrai & Sons.
Town Planning by S.C.Rangwala and K.S.Rangwala
Town Planning by Abir Bandhopadhaya, Books and Allied (P) Ltd.,
Urban Pattern City Planning and Design by Gallion and Eisher.

Landscaping - II

______________7S-A-8

The scope of the subject is to emphasize on the site planning and detailing factors of landscaping and
implementing the acquired information for the preparation of landscape design proposals
Unit 1-Unit 2-

Unit 3-

Unit 4-

Site Planning, Methodology and process of site study. Site survey, data collection,
compilation, presentation and analysis techniques. Importance of site planning for
landscape design and architecture.
Principles of landscape design. Functional and aesthetic considerations. Different
users, age groups and activities and their role in landscape design. Interrelationship
and use of various landscape elements/factors /aspects to form a comprehensive
landscape proposal. Landscape design at community and individual housing level.
Landscape construction and detailing for the various landscape elements/ factors /
aspects. Their importance and uses. Especially landscaped places like interiors, terrace
gardens, wall gardens, window landscaping etc their designing and detailing.
Landscape design problems based on the imparted information with special emphasis
on site planning. Site visits and studies of existing landscape designs . Landscape
design problems of small residence. Small campus, urban park and recreational planed
non-residential structure.

Sessional Work : Sketches, reports and design problems based on the above topics.

Furniture Design

______________7S-AI-8

Objective of learning : General awareness of role of ergonomics in work effectiveness & efficiency
and system design approach through furniture design.
Unit 1-

.
Unit 2-

Terminologies of Ergonomics
Biomechanics
Comfort zone - Elements of comfort zone
Noise, motion, temperature, colour, humidity, light etc.
Analysis and designing furniture (forms)based on ergonomics, materials, working
parameters and visual perception for furniture as single form and as a system in a
given interior space.

Unit 3-

General awareness of the role of ergonomics in work effectiveness and efficiency.

Understanding the environmental factors contributing to performance of work.
System design approach and space planning through furniture as elements of design

Unit 4-

Modular furniture design through materials evolving coordinated system for entire
space.
Modular approach and multiple use of furniture forms.
Exploration of wood, metal, glass, plastics and FRP as material for system design.

Unit 5-

Dimensional study of various interface platforms kitchen, wardrobes, storage unit,

toilets.

Sessional Work :

Interior Design

Market survey for modular and conventional type of furniture to assess the
comparative ergonomic parameters.
Ergonomic design of furniture and interface platform.

_____

7S-A-9

Being one of the important/essential area of Architectural practice, this subject deals in
details with various aspects of space interiors. Students will get opportunity to understand
qualities of spaces and develop their skills in designing for functional and meaningful space
interiors.
Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5-

Meaning and significance of interior design, Historical review of interiors as

regards to concept, interior design trends in India and abroad, style, fashion,
decoration etc.
Principles of Interior Design, Visual composition, theory of Colours, function
and character fo space etc.
Ergonomics study, parameters of comfort, human space relationship, Study of
furniture style & furniture design.
Study of materials such as artificial boards, fixtures, fastenings, surface
finishing etc. used in furniture manufacturing.
Built-in furniture, movable furniture, modular furniture.

Sessional Work : Sketches, reports and design problems based on the above topics.

Reference Books :
Understanding Human Engineering : an Introduction to Ergonomics by John Hammond.
Interior Design in the 20th Century by Allen Tate, C.Ray
Interior Graphic & Design Standards by S.C.Reznikoff.
Interior Design I

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7S-AI-9

Theory Inputs
Objective of learning: To study Design movements from historical progression till date and to study
their impact on the elements of Interior Design in order to use as a tool to design process for
formulating concept.
Unit 1-

Effects of design movements and various schools of thoughts on interior environment

from historical period till date and its impact on lifestyle, art and crafts

Unit 2-

Prominent interior designers and their works and differentiation between individual
Design and design as evolution process of culture, tradition and society

Studio Inputs
Objective of learning Understanding the parameters related to qualitative aspects of space. To
study space within the space and their co-relation demonstrated through designing of interior of built
environment.
The process will deal with
1.
Design of activity space for functional and ergonomic efficiency and ambience.
2.
Design of multiple interrelated activity spaces with reference to specific
character like ethnic, historic / classical (with reference to specific geographical
locations and time), modern and post modern movements etc.
Design exercises based on

Residence, Restaurant, Small office, internet caf etc.

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SEMESTER 8
Design VII

8S-A-1 / 8S-AI-1

Course work to be continued and completed in this semester as mentioned in Design VI Syllabus.

Advanced Construction II

8S-A-2 / 8S-AI-2

Unit 1 : General study of Construction techniques to cover large spans using short length timber
and laminated timber material, lamella roofing, portal frames, solid beams and web beams.

Unit 2 : General study of suspension structures, membrane structures and pneumatic structures,
types, materials used, merits demerits and examples.
Unit 3 : High rise buildings, foundations structural systems and architectural design considerations.
Unit 4 : Study of causes of defects in buildings such as cracks, seepage, deflection etc. and their
remedies. General idea of non destructive tests such as Rebound test, Penetration test etc.
Rehabilitation methods, Grouting, Guniting, Jacketing etc. General Study of special
chemicals used in construction and repairing work.
Unit 5 : Earthquakes and its effects on buildings, earthquake zones in India, Architectural design
considerations and construction detailing for earthquake resistance.
Unit 6 : Design and detailing of additions and alterations in existing buildings put to new use
Process of modification and precautions to be taken.
Sessional Work : Sketches, reports and design problems based on the above topics.
Reference Books :
Structure in Architecture by M.Salvadorri.
Advances in Tall Buildings by L.S.Beedle
Construction Technology 1-4 Vol. Bu R.Chudley, British Library Cataloguing.
Explanatory Handbook on Codes for Earthquake Engineering, IS-1893-1975 & is
4326 -1976, Bureau of Indian Standards.
National Building Code.

Advanced Building Services II

8S-A-3 / 8S-AI-3

Unit 1 : Ventilation of buildings, Naturals and mechanical ventilation, Need of mechanical

ventilation, Exhaust fans, Axial flow fans, Blowers for Industrial ventilation.
Unit 2 : Principles of Psychometrics and heat transfer. Study of Air conditioning systems and their
applicability, Unit A.C.s, Central A.C.s, Split A.C.s.
Unit 3 : Components of A.C. systems such as chilling plants, cooling towers, air handling units, etc.
Calculation of A.C. loads and Air distribution systems, ducts and ducting layouts, space
requirement, integration of A.C. system in design. Water demand for A.C.
Unit 4 : Causes of fire in buildings, tyupes of fire, spread of fire, production of smoke and
poisonous gases. Fire safety and prevention measures.
Unit 5 : Fire fighting regulations with reference to National Building code. Fire escape, stairways
and escape routes, dry and wet risers, Water demand for fire fighting, storage tanks, fire
hydrants etc.
Unit 6 : Study of Fire detection systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire alarms etc. Fire
extinguishing systems, Unit fire extinguishers, Chemical and foam extinguishers,
Automatic sprinkler system.
Sessional work : Sketches, reports and plates on the above topics.
Reference Books :
Basic Refrigeration and Air conditioning by P.N. Ananthnarayanan, Tata McGraw-Hill
Building Services and Equipments by F.Hall.
Building Engineering and System Design by F.S.Merit and J. Ambrose.
National Building Code

Structure VII

8S-A-4 / 8S-AI-4

Unit 1: Study of IS-800, LOADS, PERMISSIBLE STRESSES, Design of tension and compression
members design of M.S.beams using standard sections.
Unit 2 : Study of IS-875 : Part III wind loads upto determination of wind pressure
Unit 3 : Design of tension members
Unit 4 : Welded joints for tension and compression members and brackets.
Unit 5 : Design of compression members using standard sections.
Unit 6 : Design for bending stresses using standard sections.
Unit 7 : Design of built in columns. (Design of battens and lacing not required).
Sessional work : Test and on above topics.
Reference Books :
IS-800
IS-875 Part III
Design of steel structure by Dr. A.S.Arya and J.L.Ajmani

Professional Practice- II

8S-A-5 / 8S-AI-5

Unit 1: Tender, types of tender, tender document, tender notice, procedure for opening and selection
of tender, analysis bids, comparative statement, report to owner, work order.
Unit 2 : Contract, type of contract, contract document, Detailed knowledge of various condition of
contract as published by Indian Institute of Architects with special reference to
responsibilities and liabilities of architect, contractor and the client.
Unit 3 : Arbitration, arbitration, arbitration Proceeding and award, Provision of fire insurance policy,
architects responsibility towards fire loss assessment and claim report.
Unit 4 : Easements rights, acquisition of such rights, remedies for interference and loss of easement,
Dilapidation, Procedure for preparing report and schedule of dilapidation, settlement of such
claims.
Unit 5 : General information and introduction to various acts and laws such as land acquisition Act,
urban land ceiling Act. Building bye-laws, Sale deed procedure, owner ship documents.
Sessional Work : Notes, Tutorials & Report writing on above topics.
Reference Books :
Professional Practice by Roshan Namavati
COA Handbook of Professional Documents.

Illumination

8S-A-6

The scope of the subject is to impart knowledge of basic illumination Engineering and
prepare the students to design illumination system for the common indoor and outdoor
spaces.
Unit 1-

Light radiation, its units, Laws of illumination, inverse square law and cosine
law.
Unit 2Artificial light calculation by Lumen Method and Point y point method.
Unit 3Light sources, various types of Lamps and their characteristics.
Unit 4Types of lighting systems, task lighting, accent lighting, general lighting,
lighting for mood etc.
Unit 5Luminaries, their types , properties and uses.
Unit 6Indoor lighting design for Offices, Shops, Showrooms, Hotels Auditorium and
Cinema halls, Industries etc.
Unit 7Exterior lighting for monuments, gardens, fountains, sculptures etc., Flood
lighting for sports, storage yards and open exhibitions etc.
Sessional : Notes, Sketches and modern product literature and a problem.
Reference Books :Architectural Acoustics and Illumination by Dr. R.G.Edkie, Ekweera
Prakashan.
Interior Workshop I

8S-AI-6

Objective of learning: Creative workshops through demonstrations by skilled artisans will give
flexibility to students to design & execute artifacts or product by handling various materials. Such as 1.

Clay workshop : Process and techniques of forming and decorating use of clay as material.

2.
Ceramic & Plaster of Paris workshop
: Understanding of ceramic & Plaster of Paris products by working with materials, having feel of
materials and creating artifacts for interior spaces.
3.
Bamboo & cane workshop
: Joinery in bamboo and cane, its strength, polishes and other finishes.
5.

Fabric workshop

: Understanding of fabrics as soft interior elements of design, its various uses as art
forms, wall hangings, upholstery forms, curtains and panel forms. Variations in weaves
and design quality, weaves as light controlling device. Understanding density and
behaviour of various foams. Finishing of design furniture forms by upholstering in
various material.
6.

Fabrication workshop : Various joinery, welding and fusing methods, electroplating

and finishing of metals, understand various forms available in market like pipe, angle,
sheet etc.

Sessional work : The student shall submit the design and executed artifact for above workshops.

ELECTIVE - I

8S-A-7

Construction Management

8S-A-7(1)

Unit 1
Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6Unit 7-

Historical review of large construction projects and management techniques.

Fundamentals of project management, relationship of work, time and cost,
stages of project management, (Planning, Scheduling and Evaluation)
Study of bar charts, milestone charts, its application in construction process,
Work Breakdown Schedule.
Fundamentals of CPM 9Critical Path Method), activity, events, floats and
slacks, network Construction, time computation, Project completion period.
Introduction to PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique), probability,
standard deviation etc.
Construction Machinery and Equipments.
Construction site practices, site inspection and instructions for quality control.

Sessional : Sketches, reports and problems on networks.

Reference Books :
Project Planning & Control with PERT & CPM.
Construction Planning & Equipments By B.Satyanarayana, S.C.Saxena.
Architectural Appreciation

8S-A-7(2)

Objective and scope of this subject is to acquaint the students with the Art, skill and
techniques of visual perception, critical appreciation, and communication of aesthetics of
Architectural and other associated art forms in a journalistic manner.
Unit 1

Critical appreciation modes, self assessment, expert criticism, jury reports,

research papers, authoritative reports.

Unit 2

Nature of appreciation, subjective, specific, evaluative, interpretative and

descriptive.

Unit 3

Biographical, historical, standard and norm based iconographical, doctrine

and design principle based and appreciation.

Unit 4Unit 5

Methodology, data collection, processing, analysis derivations and conclusions

Verbal presentation written presentation graphical presentation etc.

Sessional work : Case studies, reports, visual analysis, assignments etc.

Furniture Workshop

8S-AI-7

Objective of learning Analysing, designing and producing a furniture, based on ergonomics,

materials and working parameters which will develop an ability for furniture detailing as a single
form and as a system in a given interior space.
The study will deal with
1. A unique design, synthesis and expression of a furniture (product) through skills in
drawing.
2. The study shall orient to materials and technique search to evolve alternatives in design.
3. Execution of designed product (furniture) by student such as chair, table etc. using
various materials.
Sessional work : The student shall submit the design and executed products worked out in the above
workshops.

Interior Design -II

Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5-

8S-A-8

Interior design elements such as flooring, carpets, tapestry, colour, texture,

plants, sculptures, paintings, murals, lighting fixtures etc.
Qualities and settings of interior space, historical settings, Regional & ethnic
settings, contemporary interiors for creating image identity.
Study of flooring and cladding materials, glass and metals etc.
False ceilings, space dividers, screens, partitions in interiors.
Civil work, services, special services and its integration with interior design
scheme.

Sessional work : Notes, sketches, seminars and studio problems on large interior projects
such as commercial, residential, hospitality spaces etc.
Materials,Techniques & Specifications for Interiors

8S-AI-8

Objective of learning: Understanding of various materials used in Interiors (from traditional to

latest) along with its technology of application
and specification
Unit 1-

Mud, clay, bamboo, cane, floor finishes their physical and behavioral properties,
processes of manufacture, tools and techniques of application in built forms. Visual
quality of material in terms of colour, texture and finishes. Modulation and pattern
evolution, material, workmanship and specification

Unit 2-

Timber & reconstituted wood-Application like joints, finishes in components like

flooring, paneling etc. Various finishes to timber and reconstituted wood like
lamination, polishing etc.
Ferrous & non ferrous metals- Methods of working with metals, fixing and joinery
with metals, application of ferrous materials to interior.

Unit 3-

Unit 4-

Accessories & Coordinating Accessories

Unit 5-

Floor coverings-Carpets, rugs and other resilient floor coverings

Upholstery materials - Inner Construction of upholstered furniture
Window treatment Curtains, Draperies, Blinds
Rate analysis of various items of work

Sessional work : Notes, seminars and extensive market survey of available products, product
specification with trade name.

Urban Design_____________________________________

8S-A-9

This subject aims to familiarize the students with the next level of city design with emphasis on
designing of parts of a city. Students are envisaged to know the process of designing for public so as
to make the city live and vibrant and increase interaction between the residents.
Unit 1- Introduction to urban Design, its scope and relevance, relationship between urban design and
urban Planning.
Unit 2- Levels of urban Design City level, Neighborhood level, Street level, Individual site level,
City planning and Site planning.
Unit 3- Urban form and its elements, grain, texture, skyline, massing, Urban structure, users and
activities, communication systems, residential areas, work places and their interrelationships.
Unit 4- Components of urban design, Urban aesthetics and image, built form and open space scale,
Urban spaces and urban places, concept of Pedestrianisation, malls and plazas and various
design elements.
Sessional work : Study of existing new and historical urban setups, presentation of study in the form
of Seminars and reports. Design proposal for an urban situation
Reference Books :
Image of the City, Kelvin Lynch
Site Planning, Kevin Lynch
Urban Design : Architecture of Towns and Cities, Paul D.Spreiregen,
Pattern Language, Shristopher Alexander
Urban Space by Rob Krier
Emerging Concepts of Urban Space by G.Broadbent.

Interior Design -II

Theory Inputs
Unit 1-

Qualities and settings of interior space :

a. Historical settings/ classical settings.
b. Regional & Ethnic settings.
c. Contemporary settings.

Unit 2-

Alternation of Interior space.

Alternation by Modification

8S-AI-9

Alternation by Transformation
Changes of interrelation by position
Changes of space by illusion
Study of devices used for manipulation the interior space as texture,
light, paintings, sculptures etc.
Interior landscaping design parameters.

pattern, color,

Studio Inputs
Objective of learning Assimilation of knowledge of various streams such as Architecture, graphics,
product and furniture design, art and craft to arrive at design solution
The process will deal with
1
Design of types of shopping such as group selling, detailing for each
selling unit, developing display systems, specialized product display
system, showcase windows at street levels etc.
2
Study and design of contemporary institutions in urban areas. With its
image in public and private sectors.
Design problems shall include
1
Banks, Departmental stores.
2
Institutional spaces, corporate branding buildings.

Fifth Year B. Arch. /B.Arch. (With Majors in Interior Design)

SEMESTER -9
Practical Training

10-S-A-2 / 10S-AI-2_

Details of Practical Training:

(1) The Practical Training of six months duration (under a Registered Architect only) envisages
the following varied experience in order to ensure exposure of a student to various tasks.
a) Office experience in respect of preparation of working drawing, detailing drawings of
perspective, preparation of architectural models, study of filing systems of
documents, drawings, ammonia prints and preparation of tender document.
b) Site experience, in respect of supervision of the construction activity, Observation,
layout on site, study of the staking methods of various building, materials, taking the
measurement and recording.
(2) Student will have to maintain a weekly record of their engagement for the period of training.
This will be recorded in an authorized log-book to be counter-signed by architect at the end
of each month.
(3) At the end of the training period, student will have to procure a certificate of training and
satisfactory performance from the concerned office in the prescribed form.
(4) Certificate of satisfactory completion of training same shall be submitted to the principal of
the College, immediately after training, through Head of Architecture Department along with
the report and drawings made during the training period and appear for Viva-voce at a
prescribed date by the university.

SEMESTER 10
Project

10S-A-1 / 10S-AI-1

Every student shall select a subject for Research project of an Architectural interest,
Experimental work, dissertation or a combination. The nature of the problem shall be based on the
synthesis of their total experience and knowledge gained from the allied subjects. Emphasis, shall be
laid on the approach to the design solution rather than the end-result. The subject of the project shall
be approved by the Department at the commencement of the term.
The students shall have to give at least one seminar on their subject.
On the prescribed data students have to submit to department a bound report of the project, containing
identification of the problem scope of the work, data collection, case studies, analytical studies, and
its application to the final design solution. On the date prescribed by the Nagpur University, final and
finished drawings with models etc. shall be submitted in the department, for the Final Viva-Voce.

Practical training Viva-Voce

10S-A-2 / 10S-AI-2

Valuation __________

10S-A-3

The aim of this subject is to expose the student to the most important part of his profession
which is known a valuation. The Study shall include the topics as under:
Unit 1-

Aims and objectives of Valuation in respects of Building and land

Unit 2-

Essential characteristics of value, regarding the building.

Unit 3

Factors affecting the value of built up property- supply and demand, cost of
reproduction, occupation of value. Gild edged Security.

Unit 4

Methods of valuation, such as rental method of valuation, land building basis,

development method of valuation, valuation for rating purpose, valuation for
Govt. Taxation, valuation for mortgage.
Consideration of valuables in town planning, regarding the plots and
development
Objectives and principles of valuation tables.

Unit 5Unit 6-

Sessional : Notes, exercises on the above topics. Study and preparation of valuation report.
Reference Books :
Theory & Practice of Valuation by R. Namavati.
Valuation of Real Properties by S.C.Rangwala.
Interior Workshop II

10S-AI-3

Objective of learning: The awareness will be given regarding various technical aspects, practical
difficulties, onsite decisions which will strengthen the knowledge for handling and executing a
project of interior design.
Workshops, guest-lectures, seminars organized for the students will include the professionals,
consultants, skilled artisans etc. from various coordination fields from interior design.
Sessional work : The student shall submit the reports on various lectures, site visits etc.

ELECTIVEII

10S-A-4

Sustainable Development

10S-A-4(1)

Sustainable of this subject aims to develop better understanding of sustainability in the

context of built environment. It will raise the awareness of the built-world connection to
environment issues and will provide opportunity for exploring the tools and methods for
reducing the impact of development on immediate environment. Know what is sustainable
building and living.
Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3
Unit 4Unit5Unit 6-

Nature and man, Historical perspective, urbanization and its impact on the
environment, urban climate, causes of global warming and ozone layer depletion its
future effects, Development vs. Growth. Definition of sustainable development.
Study of earths resources such as Land, Water, Air, Vegetation, its composition,
qualitative aspects, availability and limitations, consumption of resources in built
environment.
Building
materials review with referenve to environment friendliness,
biodegradability and energy usage in its manufacture. Review of appropriate
techniques and materials and its role in sustainable development.
Water scarcity, minimum use of water, water conservation, techniques of rainwater
harvesting, public awareness and participation.
Solid and liquid waste management, sources of generation, disposal systems,
recycling techniques etc.
Energy consumption in built environment, renewable and non-renewable sources of
energy, Energy and occupants, techniques of energy conservation in buildings.

Sesisonal : Case studies, reports, notes and reports.

Reference Books :
Earthscape : A Manual of Environmental Planning and Design by J.O.Symonds.
Elements of Air : The nature of Atmosphere & Climate, M.Allaby

Industrial Architecture

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10S-A-4(2)

Unit 1- Locational and planning aspects of industrial areas with special emphasis on planning an
industrial area, selection of site for an industry and site planning of an industry with varied
considerations.
Unit 2- Planning considerations for industrial working areas, study of indoor and outdoor working
environment as related to industrial process of manufacture, human component as related to
illumination, ventilation noise control, role of colour in working environment.
Unit 3- Considerations of relationship between industrial spaces and structure. Review of structural
systems used for industrial structures with general idea about materials for various
components of industrial structure.
Unit 4- Identification of services essential for industries, Demand calculation and system detailing of
services like water supply, electricity, effluent treatment, communication etc.
Unit 5- Study of environmental pollution as resultant of industrial activity. Review of enactment for
controlling the pollution and methods of treatment of industrial pollutants.

Unit 6- General study of various acts as applicable to construction and utilization of industrial
structures such as Factory Act, Pollution Control Act, Explosives Act and review of legal
formalities to be completed by Architect while working on an industrial project.
Unit 7- Considerations of aspects of Industrial safety as related to hazards of fire and industrial
process prove to be hazardous to persons working within the industrial spaces and industrial
structures.
Unit 8- Architectural Design considerations integrating aesthetical qualities in the designing and
detailing of industrial structures with meaningful choice of architectural treatments, utilizing
materials on the basis of cost, ease of maintenance and upkeep.
Sessional : Notes report on case study of an industry, drawing and filing various proformas to various
Authorities.
Reference Books :

Seminar

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10S-AI-4

Seminars are intended to develop the capacity of the students to work either in group or individually
undertaking research in a given subject relating to architecture and interior design presenting his
observations graphically and through a seminar presented in different stages. This is to equip the
students finally with a skill to sale his project efficiently and effectively. Guideline can be as
mentioned below.
Seminar-I :
Subject shall be allotted to group of students from the below mentioned broad categories
(i)
History of Architecture / Interior Design
(ii)
Appreciation/Critical a appraisal of Architectural & Interior based projects.
(iii)
Research in Architecture & Interior Design.
Seminar-II
This seminar shall be presented by an individual student on the subject relating to Interior Design.
Marks shall be granted on the basis of documentation/Seminar presentation contents etc.

Seminar

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10S-A-5

Seminars are intended to develop the capacity of the students to work either in group or individually
undertaking research in a given subject relating to architecture & presenting his observations
graphically and through a seminar presented in different stages. This is to equip the students finally
with a skill to sale his project efficiently and effectively. Guideline can be as mentioned below.
Seminar-I :
Subject shall be allotted to group of students from the below mentioned broad categories
(iv)
History of Architecture / Interior Design
(v)
Appreciation/Critical a appraisal of Architectural - projects.

(vi)
(vii)
(viii)

Research in Architecture.
Role of allied / applied sciences in architecture.
Building byelaws and legislation.

Seminar-II
This seminar shall be presented by an individual student on the subject relating to architectural
understanding of doctrine and work of great Master of Architecture, Review of publications on
architecture by eminent authors, Individual project reviews etc.
Marks shall be granted on the basis of documentation/Seminar presentation contents etc.

Interior Design -III

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10S-AI-5

Objective of learning Assimilation of various aspects of space interior such as advanced services,
acoustics, illuminations and developing the skills to design functional and meaningful interior space
to meet the expected ambience.
Theory Inputs
Evaluation of design qualities
Analysis and evaluation of design (existing and proposed) in terms of function,
structure, materials and aesthetics.
Studio Inputs
The process will deal with
1
Study of recreational spaces with special emphasis on knowledge of audio- visual
communication, colour and light interaction, sound control system etc.
2
Study of interior elements like product and furniture forms.
The design problems shall include
Small Auditoriums, conference facilities, Hotel lobbies, Banquet halls etc.