HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 03

Asian architecture

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Understand the mutual reinforcement of culture and architecture
reflected in the thoughts of the times.
2. Gain sufficient insights in the history of human community with
special emphasis on the structures built in Asia.
3. Understand the contribution of the past architectures in the
development of high tech utilities and construction systems.
4. Relate history and theories of arts and architecture, technologies
and human sciences to ecology and sustainable development
5. Identify and classify structures for conservation and preservation
to value our historical structures

COURSE OUTLINE
1. Islamic Architecture
2. Architecture of India
3. Architecture of China
4. Architecture of Japan
5. Architecture of Indonesia
6. Architecture of Thailand
7. Architecture of Cambodia
8. Architecture of Nepal and Tibet

Course References:
A. Basic Readings
Fletcher, Sir Banister. A History of Architecture, latest ed.

B. Extended Readings ( Books, Journals)

Francione, Gianni, Tropical Asian Style, 1998
Nuttgens, Patrick. The Story of Architecture
Klassen, Winand. History of Western Architecture
Stewart, Desmond, et al, Great Ages of Man, A History of World Cultures: Age of Faith
Lim, Jon, Transforming Traditions: Architecture in the ASEAN Countries, 2001
Fernandez-Armesto, Felipe, Civilizations (Culture, Ambition and Transformation of Nature), 2001
Nuttgens, Patrick, Simon and Schusters Pocket Guide to Architecture
Stewart, Desmond et al. Great Ages of Man, A History of World Cultures: Age of Faith
Goad, Philip, Pieris, Anoma, New Directions in Tropical Asian Architecture.
C.

Web References

http://historyofarchitecture.weebly.com/

COURSE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
TWICE A WEEK: 7absences
LATE: 15mins before the start of the class period
EXCUSES: VALID REASON
Death of an immediate family member
Medical Issue: with Medical Certificate
University/ college/ department representation with
valid letter and on time (before the event).
All excuse letters must be supported by an Excuse
Letter Slip signed by the Deans Office and a letter from
the absentee signed by parent/guardian with a valid ID.

COURSE POLICIES
EXAMS & others
PRELIMS/ MIDTERM/ FINALS
RESEARCH
A4 size bond papers
All hand written except for pictures
Cite the references; no reference no grade
Use blue or black pen only
Handwriting must be ALL CAPS
ASSIGNMENTS
REPORTS
Powerpoint Presentation
Soft copy
Cite the references

COURSE POLICIES
QUIZ
No pencils for quizzes
DRAWING PORTFOLIO
SKETCHPAD no sketchpad upon submission, no
grade
6x9
GRADES
CAMPUS++
Questions about the computed score should be
directed to your Instructor.

COURSE POLICIES
CLEANLINESS
NO FOOD & DRINKS ALLOWED
Except for flakes and bottled drinks w/cap
CLEAN AS YOU GO
Room left dirty means a deduction of the whole
class.
CHAIRS
Always arrange the chairs properly before and
after the class.
Sitting arrangement will be given next week
after the finalization of the class lists.

COURSE POLICIES
GADGETS
MOBILE PHONES
Advise/ inform your friends/ family and relatives
that during our class period you are not allowed to
use phone.
No using of phones and tablets during discussions.
Allowed to take emergency phone calls.
LAPTOPS
Allowed to use them during presentations
NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES MEANS
CONFISCATION