SEMESTER V

XAR 501 - DESIGN OF STRUCTURES – II 2 1 0 3

Unit – I 9
Properties of concrete – Grades and Strength of concrete – Durability – Reinforcing steel – Code
Provisions of concrete and steel – Introduction to working stress method – Design of rectangular
beams for bending and shear.

Unit – II 9
Introduction to the Limit state method – partial safety factor – Design of rectangular and Flanged
beams for bending and shear.

Unit – III 9
Limit state design of slab – Design of one way slab – Two way slab using IS Code coefficients
for various edge conditions.

Unit – IV 9
Design of continuous slab and beam by limit state method using IS code coefficients – Design of
Flat slabs.

Unit – V 9
Design of axially short and long columns of square rectangular footings.
TOTAL 45

TEXT BOOKS:
1. P.Dayarathnam, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford and IBH
Publishing Co., 1983.
2. N.C.Sinha and S.K.Roy, Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete, S.Chand & co.,
New Delhi, 1983.

REFRENCE:
1. S.N. Sinha, Reinforced Concrete Design Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi 1998.
2. Dr.B.C. punmiya, Reinforced Concrete Structures,standard laxmi publication,Delhi,1994
3. P.C.Varghese ,Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, Prcufice Hall of India-1999
XAR502 CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE – I 2 1 0 3

1 LEADING TO A NEW ARCHITECTURE

5
Chronoligical Development leading to the neo classicsm. Introduction to
Neo-Classicsm works of Enlightenment Architects: Boulle and Ledoux.
Chicago school of art

2. BEGINING OF A NEW ERA

7
Industrial Revolution and its impact - Materials and Technologies: History of
Steel, Concrete, and Glass -Architecture and Industrial Exhibitions. – list out
Important buildings made out glass, steel and concrete and their
architectural significance

3. NEW THINKING
7
Arts and Crafts Movement in Europe and America - Art Nouveau and the
works of Gaudi, Horta,Macintosh - Early works of F.L.Wright., le corbusier

4. ISSUES OF ORNAMENTATION AND AESTHETICS

8 Adolf loos and the Arguments on Ornamentation - Futurists
Movement Manifestos and the works of Sant'Elia - Expressionism and the
works of Mendelsohn, Taut, Polzeig - Cubism and Constructivism and its
influence on Architecture - Destijl: Ideas and works.

5. INTERNATIONAL STYLE AND BIRTH OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE

12
Werkbund and Bahaus/Works of Behrens and Gropius - Cannonising
Modernism - International Style - CIAM Congresses and Declarations.

Works and Ideas of masters

LeCorbusier - Mies - Later Works of Wright - Alvar Alto, Louis khan
6. IMPACT OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE GLOBALLY
6
Works and ideas of Louis barragn, Richard neutra,
Proliferation of modern architecture in third world countries and globally
TOTAL: 45

TEXT BOOKS
1. Bill Risebero, Modern Architecture and Design.
2. Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, Tahmes and
Hudson, London, 1994.

REFERENCES
1. Thomas Metcalf, An Imperial Vision, Faber and Faber, London, 1989.
2. Manfredo Taferi/Franceso dal co., Modern Architecture, Faber and
Faber/Electa, 1980.
3. Sigfried Giedion, Space Time and Architecture: The Growth of a New
Tradition, Havard
University Press, 1978.
XAR 503 BUILDING SERVICES II 2 1 0
3

1. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 6

Mechanized transportation in buildings: Lifts, escalators, Conveyors,
Elevators. Hot water boilers, diesel generators Essential services in Hospital,
Hotels, Labs - Gas, water, air and electricity.

2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATIONS

16
Basics of electricity - Single/Three phase supply - Protective devices in
electrical installations – Earthing for safety - Types of earthing - ISI
specifications. Types of wires, wiring systems and their choice - Planning
electrical wiring for building - Main and distribution boards - transformers and
switch gears -Layout of substations. Electrical layout for different building
types.
3. INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
4
a. Telecom systems.
b. Computer systems and networking.
c. Security and surveillance system.
d. Cable management.

4. PRINCIPLES OF ILLUMINATION
10
Visual tasks - factors affecting visual taska - Modern theory of light and
colour - synthesis of light - Additive and subtractive synthesis of colour -
Utilization factor - depreciation factor - MSCP - MHCP - Lans of illumination.

5. LIGHTING DESIGN 9
Classification of lighting - Artificial light sources - spectral energy distribution
- luminous efficiency - colour temperature - colour rendering. Design of
modern lighting - Lighting for stores, offices, schools, hospitals and house
lighting. Elementary idea of special features required and minimum level of
illumination required for physically handicapped and elderly in building
types.

TOTAL : 45

REFERENCES
1. Handbook for Building Engineers in Metric systems, NBC, New Delhi, 1968.
2. Philips Lighting in Architectural Design, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1964.
XAR 504 ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS 2 1 0 3

1. FUNDAMENTALS 6
Sound waves, frequency, wavelength, intensity, measure of sound, decibel scale, speech and
music frequencies, human ear characteristics - Tone structure. Exercises involving sound
pressure and sound intensity.

2. SOUND TRANSMISSION AND ABSORPTION 10

Propagation of sound, transmission of sound, transmission loss, absorption co-efficient and
measurements, choice of absorption material, resonance, reverberation, echo, exercises involving
reverberation time and absorption co-efficient.
3. NOISE CONTROL AND SOUND ABSORPTION 7
Types of noises, outdoors noise levels, acceptable indoor noise levels, noise control and sound
insulation, remedial measures and legislation.

4. CONSTRUCTIONAL MEASURES 7
Walls and partitions, floors and ceilings, windows and doors, insulating fittings and gadjets,
machine mounting and insulation of machinery.

5. ACOUSTICS AND BUILDING DESIGN 15

Site selection, shape, volume, treatment for interior surfaces, basic principles in designing open
air theatres, cinemas, broadcasting studios, concert halls, class rooms, lecture halls and theatres.
Exercise to design a multi purpose auditorium.
TOTAL
45
REFERENCES:
1. Dr.V.Narasimhan - An Introduction to Building Physics - Kabeer Printing Works,
Chennai-5 - 1974.
2. D.J.Groomet - Noise, Building and People - Pergumon Press - 1977.
3. Thomas D.Northwood - Architectural Acoustics - Dowden, Hutchinson and Ross Inc. -
1977.
4. B.J.Smith, R.J.Peters, Stephanie Owen - Acoustics and Noise Control - Longman Group
Ltd., - New York, USA - 1982.

XAR 505 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION – V 2 0 3 4

1. DAMP AND WATER PROOFING 20

Damp proofing materials - Asphalt, Bentonite clays, butyl rubber, silicones, vinyls, Epoxy resins
and metallic sheets - properties, uses. Water proofing materials - rag, asbestos, glass, felt -
plastic and synthetic rubber - vinyls, butyl rubber, neoprene polyvinyl chloride (PVC) -
prefabricated membranes - sheet lead, asphalt - properties and uses.
Application of the above under various situations - basement floors, swimming pools, terraces,
etc – plates and assignments

2. THERMAL INSULATION 15
Heat transfer – Heat gain and heat loss by materials – Types of insulation materials - vapour
barriers and rigid insulation. Blanket, poured and reflective insulation - properties and uses of
fibre glass, foamed glass, cork, vegetable fibres, mineral fibres, foamed plastics and vermiculite.
Gypsum - manufacture, properties and uses, plaster of paris and anhydride gypsum.

Construction details of the material application of floors, walls and roofs – Cold storages-
Detailing for physically handicapped – plates and assignments

3. ACOUSTIC INSULATION 15
Porous, Baffle and perforated materials such as acoustic plastic, acoustic tiles, wood, particle
board, fibre board, cork, quilts and mats - Brief study on properties and uses of the above -
current developments. – plates and assignments

4. FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS 10

Floor coverings - flooring - softwood, hardwood - Resilient flooring - Linolium, Asphalt tile,
vinyl, rubber, cork tiles - terrazzo - properties, uses and laying. Wall coverings - Porcelain,
enameled metal, wood veneer, Vinyl, plastic surfaced paneling - properties, uses and laying.
Wall and floor tiles - Ceramic glazed, mosaic, quarry and cement files - properties, uses and
lying. Detailing for physically handicapped. – assignments

5. PROTECTIVE AND DECORATIVE COATINGS 15

Paints - Enamels, distempers, plastic emulsions, cement based paints - properties, uses and
applications - Painting on different surfaces - defects in painting.
Clear coatings and strains - Varnishes, Lacquer, Shellac, Wax Polish and Strains - Properties,
uses and applications.
Special purpose paints - Bitumenious, Luminous, fire retardant and resisting paints - properties,
uses and applications. – assignments
TOTAL 75
REFERENCES:
1. S.C.Rangwala, Building Construction (Sixteenth Edition) Charotar Publishing House,
Anand, India, 1997.
2. Arthur R.Llons, Materials for architects and builders - An introduction, Holder Headline
group, Great Britain, 1997.
3. Jack M.Launders, Construction Materials, Methods, careers pub., J.Holland, Illinois
Wileox Co., Inc. 1983.
4. W.B. Mckay, Building construction, Longman, U.K. 1921
5. Don.A.Watson, Construction Materials and Processes,
McGraw Hill Book Co., 1972

XAR 506 SITE PLANNING 2 0 2 3

1. INTRODUCTION 12
Definition of plot, site, land and region, units of measurements, reconnaissance, and need for
surveying -chain survey and campus survey - Plane Table and Theodolite, total station survey
surveys - various equipments used – simple field surveys.

2. SITE ANALYSIS 14
Important of site analysis - factors - involved - accessibility and size and stage conforming and
non-conforming uses, climate and topography, infrastructures available, sources of water supply
and means of disposal system, architectural and visual aspects.
3. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES 10
Features of the land, contours, water shed, surface drainage, ayacuts and irrigation lands.

4. DETAILED ANALYSIS AND TECHNIQUES 14

Water, vegetation, soils, climate, landforms, or categories, sewage disposal, irrigation system and
ecology -organization of parking lots - preparation of site analysis diagram.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 10
Man-made structures, sensuous qualities, cultural data, images and data correlation - vegetation –
plant associations, types and distribution - preparation of ecological profile for an area.
TOTAL : 60
TEXT BOOKS
1. W.M. Marsh - Landscape Planning, John Wilay & Sons, USA 1983.
2. B.C.Punmia - Surveying Vol.I - Standard Book House, New Delhi - 1983.

REFERENCES
1. Kevin Lynch - Site planning - MIT Press, Cambridge, MA - 1967.
2. P.B.Shahani - Text of surveying Vol. I, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co - 1980
3. Joseph De.Chiarra and Lee Coppleman - Planning Design Criteria - Van Nostrand
Reinhold Co.,New York - 1968.
4. Beer R, Environmental Planning for Site development, Turner, Landscape Planning
and environmental impact design.
XAR 507 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V 0 0 14 14

1. DESIGN STUDIO 180

Small complexes - concept of multi planning and circulation analysis - massing problems
involving building technology, - Design and detailing for movement of physically
handicapped and elderly persons within and around buildings.
Examples: Shopping centers (Commercial) Home for aged, apartments (residential) Health
centers, Nursing homes (institutional) Etc.
Introduction to three-dimensional modeling of spaces using Computer. Construction and
manipulation of three-dimensional building databases, Rendering 3 D images and Presentation
techniques.
 TOTAL : 180
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ed.By.Quentin Pickard RIBA - The Architects' Hand Book - Bladewell Science Ltd. -
2002
2. De Chiara Callender, Time Saver Standard for Building Types, McGraw-Hills Co., 1973.

REFERENCES
1. Edward D.Mills, Planning, 4 volumes, Newnes, Butterworths, London, 1976.
2. P&D Act 1995.
3. E and O.E. Planning. Lliffee Books Ltd., London, 1973.
4. National Building Code and Bureau of Indian standard publications.
 SEMESTER VI

XAR 601 - DESIGN OF STRUCTURES – III 2 1 0 3

Unit – I 9
Design of concrete walls – Design of cantilever – Cantilever retaining walls.

Unit – II 12
Design of circular slab – simply supported and fixed with uniformly distributed load – Design
Dog legged staircase.

Unit – III 9
Introduction, Classification of walls, Effective height of walls and Columns, effective length of
walls, Design Loads, Load dispersion, Permissible stresses – Design of axially loaded brick walls
and columns.

Unit – IV 6
Principles of Pre stressing – Methods of Pre stressing – Materials used – Analysis and Losses of
pre stressing simple problems.

Unit – V 9
Introduction of shells and folded plates – Classification of shells – Structural action of shells and
Foled plates – space frames – Design concept only.
TOTAL 45
TEXT BOOKS:
1. P.Dayarathnam, Design of reinforced concrete structures, Oxford and IBH publishing co.,
1983.
2. N.C.sinha and S.K.Roy, Fundamentals of Reinforced concrete, S.Chand & co., New
Delhi, 1983.

REFRENCE:
1. Vazirani and Ratwani, Concrete Structures, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., 1983
2. S.N. Sinha, Reinforced Concrete Design Tata McGraw-Hill,New Delhi 1998.
3. Ashok K.Jain, Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design, New Chand Bros.-Roorkee-1983.

XAR602 CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE – I I 2 1 0 3

1. CRITIQUING MODERNISM
9
Challenging CIAM declarations: Team X and Brutalism - Writings of Venturi -
Jane Jacobs - Aldo Rossi - Christopher Alexander.

2. AFTER MODERNISM
9
Conditions of Post-Modernity - Tools of New Architecture: Collage,
Technology and New Science - Canonization of Post-Modernist Architecture -
Historic Revivalism - Pop Architecture – Critical Regionalism - Deconstructive
Theory and Practice - their limitations.

3. ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE
9
Ideas and selected Works of - Fathy - Baker - Ando - Soleri - Bawa.

4. ARCHITECTURE IN COLONIAL INDIA

9
Colonialism and its impact - Early British Neo-classical Architecture - Indo-
Sarcenic Architecture and the Works of Chisholm - P.W.D. and the
Institutionalization of Architecture – architecture and planning of New Delhi

5. POST-INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA

9

Influence of corbusier and Louis khan on Indian architects, Housing and the
issues of Appropriate Technology-Architecture in the Horizon. Adaptations of
modern architecture in Indian context, Chandigarh, le corb, and khan works
in India

Works and ideas: Nari Gandhi - Doshi - Kanvinde - Correa - A. Raje - U.C.Jain -
Stein

TOTAL 45

TEXT BOOKS
Miki Desai et.al, Architecture and Independence, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 1998.
2. Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, Thames and
Hudson, London, 1994.
REFERENCES
1. Aldo Rossi, The Architecture of the City, MIT Press, Massachusetts, 1982.
2. Charles Jencks, The Language of Post-Modern Architecture, 1984.
3. Christopher Alexander, Pattern Language, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
4. D.Ghirardo, Architecture After Modernism, Thames and Hudson, London,
1990.
1977.
XAR 603 BUILDING SERVICES III 3 0
0 3

1. BASIC REFRIGERATION PRINCIPLES 9

Thermodynamics - Heat - Temperature, measurement transfer - Change of state - Sensible heat –
Latent heat of fusion, evaporation, sublimation - Saturation temperature - Super heated vapor -
sub cooled liquid - pressure temperature relationship for liquids - Refrigerants.

2. REFRIGERATION CYCLE AND SYSTEMS COMPONENTS 6

Vapor compression cycle - compressors - evaporators' - Refrigerant control devices - electric
motors - Starters - Air handling units - Cooling towers.

3. AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS 12

Centralized systems - Types - Packed air conditioning - Window air conditioning - Air
conditioning systems for various types of buildings.

4. FIRE SAFETY - GENERAL PROVISIONS 9

Causes of fire in buildings. Fire protection, standards - safety regulations - NBC - Planning
considerations in buildings like Non-combustible materials, construction, staircases and lift
lobbies, fire escapes and A.C. systems. Special features required for physically handicapped and
elderly in building types.

5. FIRE DETECTION AND FIGHTING INSTALLATIONS 9

Detectors - Types of detectors and usage Heat detectors, smoke detectors, photoelectric
detectors etc.,
Alarm Systems
Fire fighting: Pumps, Fire tank (static capacity) Dry and wet risers, Automatic sprinklers/ fire
drill, refuge areas.
TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOKS
1.William H.Severns and Julian R.Fellows, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, John
Wiley and Sons, London, 1988.
REFERENCES
1. A.F.C. Sherratt, Airconditioning and Energy Conservation, The Architectural Press,
London, 1980.
2. National Building Code.
XAR 604 SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION 2 1 0
3

1. INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATION
15
Types and purpose, specification, abstract estimate, detail estimate of building, Bill of quantity
format. Quantity survey - Principle of measurement and billing, elementary billing and
measurement of basic materials like brick wood, concrete, etc. Advance billing and measurement
of structural and service item of work.

SPECIFICATION
2. COST ESTIMATING
9
Function of cost planner, liasons with consultant construction planning
technique for efficient cost control or cost budgeting of a project. Exercise in
variation, cost adjustment and cost analysis norms and standard for building
project. Relationship between specifications with B.O.Q. on grounds of cost
economics.

3. COST BUDGETTING
6
The business environment, and its structure in practice details and
information on taxation, depreciation, operation cost, economics of building
plant and material handling.

4. FINANCE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT 6

Financial control and management for building construction and
maintenance investment - role of various financial agencies for building and
land development.

5. PROJECT EVALUATION 9
Financing of projects, economic feasibility report, valuation depreciation and its implication, and
assessment of completed project.
 TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. S.C.Rangwala, Elements of Estimating and Costing, Charoter Publishing
House, India.
REFERENCES
1. Dutta, Estimating and Costing, S.Dutta and Co., Lucknow
2. W.H.King and D.M.R.Esson, Specification and Quantities for Civil
Engineers, The English
University Press Ltd.
3. T.N.Building Practice, Vol.1, Civil, Govt. Publication.
4. P.W.D. Standard specifications, Govt. Publication.
XAR 605 URBAN ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY

(3 units for Engineering Sociology has a common syllabus for all branches of the university)

1. ROLE OF URBAN ECONOMICS & SOCIOLOGY 4

Subject matter of Economics and Sociology as related to built environment.

2. URBAN ECONOMICS 8
Principles of consumption, production and distribution and their relevances; market demand and
supply and price changes, laws of returns and urban land values, built environment and
municipal taxes.
3. BUILDING ECONOMICS, URBAN RENEWAL AND URBANIZATION 6
Construction labour market, economic evaluation of urban renewal, building and housing,
urbanization and urban problems.

Total 30

References:

1 Desai A.R., Rural Sociology, Popular Prakasham, Bombay, 1984.

2. Gopal Bhargava (ed) Urban Problems and policy perspectives, Abhinav Publications,
New Delhi, 1981.
3. Hirsch W.Z., Urban Economics, MacMillan, New York, 1984.
4. Muttalib, A.A., Public Housing, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 1986.
5. Rao, ULSP, Urbanisations in India, Concept Publishing Co., New Delhi
6. Subramanian, K.K. et.al. Construction Labour Market: A study in Ahmedabad, Concept
Publishing Co., New Delhi, 1982.
606 MATERIALS AND CONTRUCTION VI 2 0 3 4

1. CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPED BY RESEARCH ORGANISATION 20

Study of construction system innovated through research organizations like CBRI, NBO, SERC,
etc. Floor, wall and roofing systems.
Ferrocement its properties, uses and application in building construction including the techniques
of preparation, casting, curing, etc.

2. FOUNDATIONS 15
Pile foundation, different types of piles, precast and cast insitu with reinforcement details for
different types of grids, details of pile capping, jointing of precast piles and columns.

3. VERTICAL MOVEMENT EQUIPMENTS IN BUILDINGS 15

Elevators - Historical development of elevators or lifts. Elevators - size, capacity, speed,
mechanical safety method, poritioning of cote under planning grid. Types of elevators - Electric,
hydraulic - passenger, hospital, capsule, freight, etc. Dumb waiters, details of lift shaft and other
mechanism. Detailing and fitting for physically handicapped.

4. ESCALATORS AND CONVEYORS

10
Parallel and criss cross escalators, horizontal belt conveyors, horizontal moving walkways -
concern for physically handicapped mechanical safety systems and automatic control

5. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES
15
Shell structures, domes, space frame, shell barred vault, folded plate structures, tensile structures,
pneumatic structures, and etc
TOTAL : 75
TEXT BOOKS
1. J.H.Callender, Time Saver Standard for Architectural Design Data, McGraw-Hill, 1994.
2. James Ambrose, Building Construction, Service Systems, Van No strand Reinhold, New
York, 1992.
REFERENCES
1. H.A Thiruvananthapuram – Hand Book on Elevators – Printing and Publishing co – 1997.
2. United Technologies – OTIS – Tell me About Escalators – Printed in USA – 1990.
3. Pamphets supplied and other literatures from N.B.O., SERC, CBRI, 1970 onwards.
4. R.Chudley, Construction Technology, Richard Clay (Chaucer Press) Ltd., Suffolk, 1978.
XAR 607 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VI 0 0 14 7

1. DESIGN STUDIO 180

Design of large structures - Multiuse, multispan, multilevel - building types involving
technology and services – Concentrating in the interior designing - Design and detailing
for movement and use by physically handicapped people within and around building.

Examples: College office buildings (Institutional) Large Commercial Complex

(Commercial) Resorts
(Recreational) - Mixed Residential Developments (Residential) etc.
Working drawings for any one design Using Computer for presentation Skills.
TOTAL 180

TEXT BOOKS
1. Ed.By.Quentin Pickard RIBA - The Architects' Hand Book - Bladewell Science Ltd. - 2002
2. De Chiara Callender, Time Saver Standard for Building Types, McGraw-Hills Co., 1973.

REFERENCES
1. Edward D.Mills, Planning, 4 volumes, Newnes, Butterworths, London, 1976.
2. P&D Act 1995.
3. E and O.E. Planning. Lliffee Books Ltd., London, 1973.
4. National Building Code and Bureau of Indian standard publications.
SEMESTER VIII
XAR801 TOWN PLANNING HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

1. HISTORY OF PLANNING 5
History of Planning principles and ideas during the ancient period. Greek, Roman, and
Renaissance with the examples.

2. THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN PLANNING CONCEPTS. 8

Industrial revolution and urban growth. Migration and urban population explosion. The human,
social and environmental problems and issues in Indian context. The need for modern planning.
Early begins of modern movement in town planning. Garden cities, radiant city and linear city
concepts. The contribution by Sir Ebenezer Howard, Le Corbusier, Tony Garnier etc.
Development of new towns and cities. Study of new towns in India such as Chandigrah,
Bhubaneshwar, Gandhinagar and Navi Mumbai.

3. PLANNING THEORY 5

The evolution of planning theory incorporating the aim and the objects of planning.
Understanding planning as a social, economic, political, technical and environmental process of
shaping of living environment . Development plan, structure plans, scope and objectives,
planning as an integrated systematic activity related to different sectors of economy.
Understanding planning as a multi-level comprehensive process of development through local,
urban, rural, regional and national planning.

4. LOCAL GOVERNANCE
3
Objectives, Functions, Responsibilities and Organizational structure of:
(i) Village Panchayats (ii) Municipalities (iii) Corporations and (iv) Urban
Development Authorities.

5. INTRODUCTIONS TO LAND USE PLANNING AND FACILITY PLANNING

6
Importance of land use planning, Zoning principles and basis for formation of
zoning laws.

Forecasting infrastructure needs of the town based on set of parameters

such as population and size of the city, growth trend.

Infrastructure
Road
Water supply
Sanitation

6. CONCEPTS OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

8

(i) Elements of human settlements context and contain: Meaning and

Examples
Nature, Man, Society, shells and Network: Their sub elements,
characteristics, functionaries / potentials, major aspects in spatial planning.

(ii) Classification of human settlements:

Classification based on population, functions, locations, Municipal status.

(iii) Growth and decay of human settlements:

Factors influencing the growth, decay and growth pattern of urban
settlements.
(iv) Structure and Form of Human settlements:
Different physical forms, examples and their functional characteristics.
TOTAL: 35
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gallion Arthur B & Eisna Simon, The Urban Pattern: City Planning and
Housing.

2. Architecture of towns and cities paul de spregion

3. John Ratchiffe, An Introduction to Town and Country Planning.

REFERENCES
1. C.L.Doxiadis, Ekistics, “An Introduction to the Science of Human
Settlements”, Hutchinson, London, 1968.
2. Government of India, “Report of the National Commission on
Urbanisation”, 1988.
3. Andro D.Thomas, “'Housing and Urban Renewal”, George Allen and Unwin,
Sydney, 1986.
4. Rodwin, Lloyd, ed., 1987. Shelter, Settlements and Development (Hemel
Hempstead, United Kingdom, Unwin Hyman Ltd.)
AR 802 VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE 2 1 0 3

1. INTRODUCTION 6
Approaches and concepts to the study of Vernacular Architecture - Aesthetic - Anthropological -
Architectural - Developmental - Geographical - Historical - Spatial - Folkloristic.

2. TRADITIONAL PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING IN WESTERN & NORTHERN

INDIA 10
Primitive forms, symbolism, colour, Folk Art, etc. in the Architecture of the Deserts of Kutch
and Gujarat State - Subterranean Architecture - Wooden Houses & Mansions (Havelis) Gujarat
& Rajasthan – House boats (Dhungas), Kashmir - Materials of Construction & Construction
detail.

3. VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTH INDIA 5

Wooden Houses, Palaces & Theatres in Kerala, Chettinad houses and palaces in Tamil Nadu –
Settlement Planning & Principles of Planning and design – Influence of religious practices &
beliefs, tradition and culture, materials of construction & construction detail

4. COLONIAL INFLUENCES ON VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE 5

Colonial influences on the Traditional Architecture of Goa, and Bengal - Bangla & Bungalow,
and Victorian Villas - Planning Principles, materials & methods of construction - Settlement
Planning and House Typologies in Pondicherry & Cochin.

5. SECULAR ARCHITECTURE 5
Medieval period - Citadels, palaces and public buildings, etc. in the medieval towns of Jodhpur,
Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Gwalior, etc.
Total 30
References:
1. Paul Oliver, Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, Cambridge
University Press,
1997.
2. V.S.Praman, Havali - Wooden Houses & Mansions of Gujarat, Mapin Publishing Pvt.
Ltd., Ahmedabad, 1989.
3. Kullrishan Jain & Minakshi Jain - Mud Architecture of the Indian Desert, Aadi Centre,
Ahmedabad, 1992.
4. G.H.R. Tillotsum - The tradition of Indian Architecture Continuity, Controversy -
Change since 1850, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1989.
5. Carmen Kagal, VISTARA - The Architecture of India, Pub: The Festival of India, 1986.
6. Amos Rappoport, House, Form & Culture, Prentice Hall Inc. 1969.
XAR 803 DISASTER RESISTANT ARCHITECTURE 2 1 0 3

1. NATURAL HAZARDS 09
Introduction to Disaster Management - Contemporary Natural and Man-made Disasters- Natural
Hazards – Fundamentals of Disasters, Causal Factors of Disasters, Poverty, Population Growth,
Rapid Urbanization, Transitions in Cultural Practices, Environmental Degradation, War and
Civil Strife - brief description on cause and formation of flood, cyclone, earthquake, Tsunami
and Landslides. Zoning and classification by center/ state government organizations. Geologic
Hazards and Natural disasters – how to recongnize and avoid them – hazards of faulting –
hazards of geologic foundations

2. MAN MADE HARZARDS 04

Man made hazards – fire gas, chemical leakages, pollution and health hazards, man made
disasters – vulnerability analysis and risk assessment

3. CONCEPTS FOR DISASTER RESISTANT DESIGN 12

Vernacular and historical experiences – case studies. Site selection and site development –
building forms – Effects of cyclone, tsunami, hurricanes and seismic forces related to building
configuration – spatial aspects – contemporary/ international approaches for low rise, mid-rise
and high rise buildings. Seismic design principles and concepts – ductility based design and
seismic base isolation.

4. NATURAL DISASTERS AND IMPACT ON BUILDINGS 12

Principles of wind forces, earthquake forces on buildings – best and worst – types of construction
for cyclones and earthquake resistance. Innovations and selection of appropriate materials – IS
code provisions for buildings – disaster resistant construction details.

5. POST OPERATIVE MEASURES FOR DISASTER MANAGEMANT 08

Methods to minimize damage to utilities – plaster / wall boards / furnishings/ swimming pools /
antennas / free standing retaining masonry walls other remedies and post operative measures –
cyclone and earthquake insurance – training for before and after natural hazards and ways to
protect family, property and oneself from natural calamities. Role of international, national and
state bodies – CBRI, NBO and NGOs in disaster mitigation and community participation.

Total:45

Text Books
1. Paulay,T and Priestly, M.N.J., “A seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry
buildings,”
John Wiley and Sons, 1991.
2. “Concrete Structures under Impact and Impulsive Loading,” Synthesis Report CEB,
Lousanne,
Germany, 1988.
Reference Books
1. Cook.N.J., “The Designer's Guide to Wind Loading of Building Structures,” Butterworths,
1989.
2. Kolousek., “Wind Effects on Civil Engineering Structures,” Elsevier Publications, 1984.
3. Peter Sachs, “Wind Forces in Engineering,” Pergamon Press, New York, 1972.
4. Dowling, C.H., “Blast vibration - Monitoring and Control,” Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood
Cliffs,
1985.
5. Kolousek, V, “Wind effects on Civil Engineering Structures,” Elsevier, 1984.
 SEMESTER IX

XAR 902 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2 1 0 3

1. INTRODUCTION 8
Introduction to ecology, types of landscape, elements of landscape - landscape conservation,
reclamation and landscaping of derelict areas.

2. PLANT MATERIALS 8
Notes on basic plant data for plant selection and planting design, in the Indian context.

3. GARDEN DESIGN 8
A brief description of Moghul gardens of India, Japanese gardens and Italian gardens. Basic
principles of landscape design and the visual aspects of plant forms.
4. SITE PLANNING 10
Site investigation appraisal and site planning neighborhood parts, Children's parks toilets and
sports area.

5. LANDSCAPING OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS 11

Landscaping for various types of housing areas. Landscape design for waterfront areas and
functional areas in urban centers. Principles of urban landscape
TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Harvey M.Rubenstain, A guide to Site and Environmental Planning 3rd Volume John Wiley
and Sons, New York, 1987.
2. Sylvia Crowe Sheila Haywood, The Gardens of Mughal India, Vikas Publishing House, Pvt.
Ltd.,
India, Delhi, India, 1973.
REFERENCES
1. Garrett Eckbo, The Art the Home landscaping, McGraw-Hill Book Co., London, 1956.
2. Testsuro Yoshida, Gardens of Japan, Jr.Marcus G.Sims, 1963.
3. Clift Tandy Hand Book of Urban Landscape, The Architectural Press, London, 1971.
4. John O.Sinurds - Earthscape, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1878.

XAR 903 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2 1 0 3

Unit – I Introduction to Project Management (5)

Introduction to project management concepts – Backgrounds of Management Propose, goal

and objectives- Characteristics of Projects and different aspects of managements. – Work
breakdown schedule – Time estimates units. Traditional management system, Gantt’s
approach – Load chart Progress chart – Bar chart – merits and limitation. The concepts of
project programming. The stage of programming.

Unit – II Project Scheduling – CPM (10)

Network Techniques – Critical Path Method – Drawing the network. Time estimates, Critical
path and Floats.

Unit – III Project Scheduling – PERT (10)

PERT – Network, Time estimates, Probability Distribution, Critical Path, slack and Probability
achieving completion data.

Unit – IV Project Cost Analysis and Resources Allocation (10)

Project cost analysis – Cost versus tme, contracting the Network etc. Resources
Allocation – Resources smoothing and Resource Leveling.

Unit – V Network updating and computer application in construction management. (10)

Updating the network based on the project progress computer applications in construction
management – Using MS projects software for project Planning, Scheduling and Control.

REFERENCES :

1. Namavathi, Roshan, H. “Professional Practice (Estimating & Valuation)” Lakshnai Book

depot, Mumbai , 1984.

2. Srinath, L.S. , “PERT and CPM – Principles and Application”, Affiliated East – West
Press PVT. LTD., New Delhi 1989.
ELECTIVES

XAR 804 A - TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE 2 0 0 2

1. INTRODUCTION 4
Traditional definition - achievements in India - Meaning of Vastu and Vaastu - its classification -
Relationship to earth.

2. SPACE THEORY 6
Features of good building site - good building shapes - macro, micro, enclosed and material
spaces - relationship between built space, living organism and universe - impact of built space on
human psyche.

3. MEASUREMENT AND BUILT SPACE 6

Units of measurement - Tala system and Hasta system of measures - Musical measurements
compared to space measurements - resultant ambience in built space.

4. VIBRATION, TIME, RHYTHM INTERFACE 6

Theory of vibration - vibration as time, equation of time and space - Time space relationship and
measurement of the same.

5. SITE PLANNING AND COSMOGRAM 8

Orientation of building, site, layout and settlement - positive and negative energies - importance
of cardinal and ordinal directions - The celestial grid or mandala and its types.

Total 30
References:
1. Dr.Prasanna Kumar Acharya - Manasara - Oxford University Press - 1927 (English
version)

2. K.S.Subramanya Sastri - Maya Matam - Thanjavur Maharaja Sarjoji saraswathi Mahal

Library - Thanjavur - 1966.

3. Stella Kramresh - The Hindu Temple Vol.I & II Motital Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,
Delhi - 1994.
4. Bruno Dagens - Mayamatam, Vol.I & II IGNCA and Motilal Bamarsidars Publishers Pvt.
Ltd., Delhi - 1994.
XAR804B BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2 0 0 2

.
1.CONCEPTS AND CONCERNS OF PERCEPTION 7
Visual perception - perceptual constancy, objective and spatial vision, attention and awareness,
methods of vision perception and science.

2. DEVELOPING SENSIVITY TO THE NEEDS OF USERS AND CLIENTS 9

Architectural assumptions and Environmental Designs, Designs and social practices,
involvement of clients and user in Designs and built environment, realities of clients and public
their impact projects and designs.

3. DESIGNING AND PLANNING FOR URBAN QUALITY 9

Quality of urban environment and living - past, present and futuretrends, role of urban design in
urban environment, planning for quality living in urban areas,

4. MICRO AND MACRO BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS

10
Relationship of built environment to society, spatial relationship within built - environment,
influence of physical environment on human behavior, influences of built environment on human
behaviour.

5. BUILT - ENVIRONMENT AND PERCEPTION 10

Case studies of tall buildings, low raise neighborhoods, interior and exterior elegance of built
environment, local and regional level landscape.
TOTAL 45

TEXT BOOKS
1. Parfeet M and Power G, Planning for urban quality, Rent ledge, London 1977.
2. Johathan Batnett - Urban Design as public polody - Haxper and row Publications New York,
1983.
REFERENCES
1. Yantis .S (2001), Visual perception, Psychology Press, Philadelphia.
2. Nicol D and Pilling S (2000), changing Architectural education - Towards new
propersimalism, Spon Press, London.
3. Frey H, (1999), Eand FN Spon, London.
4. Dovey K, (1999) Framing Places, meditiating power in built form, Rent ledge, London.

XAR804D THEORY OF DESIGN 2002

1. DESIGN 6
Definition of design, understanding of design, purpose of design, nature of good design and
evaluation of design, types of design classifications, role of designer, design in history.

2. DESIGN THINKING 6
Understanding the terms creativity, imagination, etc. Theories on thinking, convergent and
divergent thinking, lateral and vertical thinking, creative techniques like checklists,
brainstorming, syntactic, etc. design puzzles and traps, blocks in creative thinking.

3. DESIGN PROCESS 6
Context for architectural design problems, design process, stages in the design process from
different considerations, different ideas of design methodology.
4. DESIGN PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 6
Different approaches to design, problem solving or intuitive, formulation of problems, nature of
creative design problems, goals in design.

5. DESIGN CONCEPTS, PHILOSOPHIES AND STRATEGIES 6

Various approaches to generate ideas for architectural design - types of concepts, personal
philosophies and strategies of individual designers, channels to creativity in architecture.
TOTAL: 30
TEXT BOOKS
1. Geoffrey Broadbent - Design in Architecture - Architecture and the human sciences - John
Wiley
& Sons, New York, 1981.
2. Nigel Cross - Developments in Design Methodology, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.

REFERENCES
1. Bryan Lauson - How Designers Think, Architectural Press Ltd., London, 1980.
2. Tom Heath - Method in Architecture, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1984.
3. James C.Snyder, Anthony J.Catarex - Introduction to Architecture, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1979.
4. Allen Mave Evans & Caula David Dumes Nil, An Invitation to Design, Macmillan Publishing
Co., New York, 1982.
5. Edward De Bone, Lateral Thinking
6. Christopher Alexander, Pattern Language, Oxford University Press.
XAR 805 B DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE 2 0
2 3

1. INTRODUCTION 5
Trends and theories of digital media – the influence of digital media on the
perception of space and architecture, virtual spaces.

2. VISUALIZATION STUDIO 8
Role of visualization as a tool in the interpretation of design- development of
conceptual models – design – wall, windows , openings, roofs, staircase,
design library, generate – elevations, sections, perspective views – schedule
tables – layer management – exercises involving the same

3. ADVANCE 3D MODELING 12

Enhancing the virtual model with the application of light, color , material,
texture – introducing cameras.

4. ANIMATION AND PRESENTATION 10

Working with key frames, time configurations, converting as avi.files – high-

resolution photo rendering and photo realistic images – exercise involving
the same.

5. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN PROCESS 10

Formal and functional abstraction –development of conceptual design

models-design development documentation and presentation.- works of
architects
Total 45

TEXT BOOKS

1. A. Watt,, Fundnantals of Three Dimensional Computer Graphics,

 addision – Wesley Massachusetts 1989.
2. Sham Tlkoo, Autocad 2000, A problem solving approach leaming 1999

REFERANCE:
1. L.Conway et.al . Virtual Architecture, Batsford 1985.
2. John Beckman, the Virtual Dimension, Architectue, Representations
and crash culture, Princeton Architectuer Press, 1998.
3. User Guide, Architectural Desktop 2004.

XAR 904 A- ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION 3 0 0 3

1. INTRODUCTION 6
Definitions of Conservation, preservation, urban design and Renewal - Need for them -
Indian Context - Role of architect in such programmes.

2. EVOLUTION AND METHODOLOGY 10

Origin and evolution in history - architectural heritage - Methodology - Stages of
development - Implementation tools and technologies.

3. SOCIO - CULTURAL DIMENSION 10

Social, Cultural, economical, and historical values of Conservation programme –
Involvement of Community & Social Organisations – public participation – Conflict and
compatibility between Conservation and development.

4. LEGISLATION AND INSTITUTIONS 11

Special legislation –– administrative aspects – New Concepts and emerging trends in
Conservation. Role of UNDP, UNESCO, ICOMOS, ASI, INTACH and other agencies –
their involvement.

5. CASE – STUDIES 8
Indian and International case Studies – Success and failure – reasons for it.

Total : 45

References:
1. Conservation and Development in Historic Towns and Cities. - Pamela Ward - Orid
Press. Ltd.
2. Planning for Conservation - Kain Roger, - St.Martin N-Y 1981
3. Recycling Cities – Cutler and Cutter – Canni, Massachussets, 1976
4. Character of Towns an Approach to Conservation - Worskett Roy, Architectural Press –
London.
XAR904B URBAN DESIGN AND RENEWAL 3003

1. HISTORY OF URBAN DESIGN 12

Relationship between Architecture, Urban Design and Town Planning - Perception of city form
and pattern analysis of public spaces, their organization and articulation in pre-history, early,
mediaeval and renaissance periods in western civilization and eastern civilization with specific
examples.

2. PRINCIPLES & PROCESS OF URBAN DESIGN 8

Principles - Quality of urban space, urban character and identity. Urban geometry, texture and
flows.

Process - Townscape analysis, pattern language, image of city, site analysis, experiencing
spaces. Applications

3. ORGANISATION OF SPACE 10
Understanding, organizing and articulation of spaces for residential, commercial, industrial and
recreational areas.
CASE STUDY students must select one typology of space for case study analyse the same.
4. RENEWAL AND RE-DEVELOPMENT 10
Objectives, surveys programmers of urban renewal and public involvement and participation.
Case studies and assignments on urban renewal program. Objective of JNNURM.

5. CONTEMPORATY PRACTICE 5
Critically analyse the existing Townscape policies, bye-laws, regulations for historical core,
residential areas and commercial areas. Contemporary urban design practices and case studies.
TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gosling and Maitland - URBAN DESIGN - St.Martin's Press, 1984.
REFERENCES
1. Gordon Cullen - The concise TOWNSCAPE - The Architectural Press - 1978
2. Lawrence Halprin - CITIES - Reinhold Publishing Corporation N.Y. 1964.
3. Jonathan Barnett - An Introduction to Urban Design - Harper & Row, Publishers, N.Y., 1982.
4. Paul. D. Speriregen - Urban Design - The Architecture of Towns and Cities – McGraw-Hill,
1980.

XAR904D HOUSING & REAL ESTATE 3003

1. HOUSING ISSUES - INDIAN CONTEXT

5
Need and Demand - National Housing and Habitat Policy - Housing Agencies
and their role in housing development. Social factors influencing Housing
Design, affordability, economic factors and Housing concepts – Slum Up
gradation and Sites and Services.
2. HOUSING STANDARDS IN INDIA
Standards and Regulations - DCR relevant to housing - Methodology of
formulating standards -Performance standards. Traditional patterns - Row
Housing and Cluster Housing - Layout concepts - Use of open spaces –
Utilities and common facilities - Case studies - High Rise Housing.

3. HOUSING PROCESS
4
Various stages and tasks in Project Development - Housing Management -
Community participation -Environmental aspects - Technology

4. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Property Development Process: The property development process from inception to completion;
parties involved; legislative and planning requirements including the Housing Developers
(Control & Licensing) Act and Rules.

Conception of Development Project: Conception of development; pro forma analysis; site

identification investigation and options; preliminary drawings.

Feasibility Study: Market analysis, including timing of development and real estate cycles. Cash
flow analysis.

Project Financing: Various financing arrangements including partnerships and joint ventures;
project accounts; construction finance.

Project Construction: Contract negotiation; types of construction contracts; tendering procedures;

project/development management.

Real Estate Marketing: Marketing plan, evaluation and control of marketing process.
Project Completion: Handling over and management of completed project

5. REAL ESTATE FINANCE INVESTMENT

Real Estate Investment Decision Process: Nature, scope and general framework of investment
analysis.

Risk: Theory of choice and utility maximisation; risk aversion. Portfolio Theory: risk, return and
diversification; Capital Asset Pricing Model; Arbitrage Pricing Theory. Capital Structure Policy:
cost of capital; capital structure policy.

Financing: Corporate real estate finance: project and corporate finance; instruments of corporate
finance.

5. CURRENT TRENDS IN REAL ESTATE IN INDIA

TEXT BOOKS

1. Joseph de chiara & others - Time Saver Standards for Housing and Residential development,
McGraw-Hill Co., New York, 1995.
2. Karnataka state Housing Board - MANE - Publication - 1980.

REFERENCES

1. Richard Untermanu & Robert Small, Site Planning for Cluster Housing, Van Nostrand
Reinhold
Company, London/New York, 1977.
2. Forbes Davidson and Geoff Payne, Urban Projects Manual, Liverpool University Press,
Liverpool,
1983.
3. Christopher Alexander, A Pattern Language, Oxford University Press, New York - 1977.
4. HUDCO Publications - Housing for the Low income, Sector Model.
XAR 905A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 3 0 0 3

1. INTRODUCTION 6
Introduction to Construction management - Project Management – Role of a Manager –
Responsibility and Authority - Functions in the Management process.
2. OTHER MANAGEMENTS 10
Materials Management – importance – materials of Construction – Classification – ABC
analysis –Estimation of materials requirement - procurement purchase and transportation.-
Multi level parking systems- Maintenance Management– Repairs, Spare parts inventory.

3. SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION 10
Safety in Construction practice – general causes of accidents and prevention – Safety
legislation –Standards – Health and welfare in Construction – Statutory provisions
regarding health and welfare at sites- Intelligent building Systems.

4. BUILDING COSTS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10

Costs analysis- Planning and control – Contribution approach – relevant and irrelevant costs
– Meaning and Scope of financial management – Statement analysis – ratio analysis –funds
flow analysis.

5. LEGISLATION 9
Labour legislation – Salient features of – Contract Labour Act 1970 – Inter State Migration
Act – 1979, - Factories Act – 1948 – Indian Contract Act – Arbitration Act
Total : 45
References:
1. R.A.Burgess and G.White “Building Production and Project Management” -The
Construction Press, London – 1979.
2. Ulimen John “ Handbook of Engineering Management -Wiley, New York, 1996.
3. Harris F.C and Mccaffer.R “Modern Construction Management” - Croshy Lockwood
Staples. 1997.

XAR 905C ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING-II 2 0 1 3

1. INTRODUCTION 10
Documenting given conditions and design constraints - establishing programmatic goals for
lighting systems - using lighting to affect the composition of a space - using lighting to
affect the character of a space - using lighting to affect the visual performance in a space -
expressing lighting concepts graphically

2. LIGHTING VISUALISATION 7
Assessing the architecture - developing preliminary design schemes - estimating a budget
for lighting- Light, Health and Wellness - The effect of light on our health and well-being

3. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 8
Selecting the light sources and ballasts - selecting the luminaires - selecting the control
scheme and equipment - selecting the appropriate analytical tools - using lighting software -
understanding new technologies for lighting. - Working for basic residential units-
Industrial design, etc.,

4. ENERGY USE IN LIGHTING 10

Complying with energy codes - understanding of issues related to energy use in lighting,
including relevant energy code requirements. LED lighting technology related to energy
use-Daylighting Analysis

5. DESIGN APPLICATIONS 10
Electrical light generation and efficiency -Metrics of lighting - detailed measurements and
ratings Luminance, Illuminance-Light distribution and luminaire depreciation - Coefficient of
Utilization-Control systems and dynamic lighting. -Detailed measurement procedures.-Resolving
design intentions with conflicting program requirements.

Total 45
TEXT BOOKS
4. Daylight in Architecture. Benjamin H. Evans, McGraw-Hill Book company, 1981.
5. Simplified Design of Building Lighting. Marc Schiler, John Wiley & Sons, 1992.
6. Daylighting Performance and Design. Greg D. Ander, Van nostrand Reinhold, 1995.
7. Daylighting Design and Analysis. Claud Robbins, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1986.
8. User Guide, 3 D studio max.