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Kurukshetra university kurukshetra

B. ARCH (2009-2010)

Scheme of Exam1. Marks for each theory / pract paper 100 Time: as

Per scheme

Sectional+ Attendance +class test 100____________________________________________________________

Total 200

2. Syllabus of each theory paper be divided in to different UNITS as per theinstructions given in the syllabus.

3. Final marks shall be calculated as per the weight age given in the scheme.4. The examiner will set questions taking into the instructions given in the

detailed syllabus.5. Text books & reference books have been mentioned separately. Preferably,

references be quoted Chapter/ Unit wise.6. Practical exam will be conducted jointly be external and internal examiners.

External examiners will be appointed by B.O.S. distribution of marks to begiven.

7. The theory papers will be set by the examiners recommended by B.O.S. inArch. The evaluation/ marking of Answer Books will be internal at theinstitute level.

8. The syllabus once approved by B.O.S. will remain same for a period ofthree years.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-IST SEMESTERINTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE & BASIC DESING

(AR-101)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sectional/Internal Marks - 100Duration of Exam - 05 hrs.

INTENT: To educate the new student’s about the profession and the role of an Architect at large.And introduce into the mindset of students from science stream an aesthetic line ofapproach and inculcate a sense of joy in the process of designing by teaching about theelements and the principles of basic design in 2-D and 3-D compositions.

Contents UNIT-I

Introduction to Architecture• Definitions of Arch; Aspects /Dimensions / Approaches/ factors affecting Arch. Of a

Region.• Other disciplines associated with Arch.• Arch. Practice its scope & opportunities in govt. & private field.• Role of Architect, IIA and other allied professional bodies.

UNIT-IIBasic design:

• Relationship between Basic design & Arch Design.• Understanding space, From, Order and Design of spaces.• Study of space, its scale, proportion, space breaking through composition and models

in different media.• Study of 2D shapes and 3D forms and their application in buildings through exercise in

Design of Murals, Screens, Voids in walls.

INSTRUCTION FOR THE EXAMINERThe question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A & B).Section- A will contain four questions from unit- I & section – B will contain four questions from unit –II.The candidate shall have to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.

Reference Books1. The theory of Architecture -Concepts & theme by Paul Alan Johnson: Van Nostrand Reinhold

Co, New York.2. Design Fundamentals in Architecture By VS Parmar: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd, New

Delhi.3. Form Space & Order by Frencis D.K Ching: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York.4. An Initiation to Design by Helm Marie Evans & caria David D\unneshil: Macmillan Publishing

Co Inc, New York5. Design fundamentals by scott.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-1st SEM.ARCHITECTUIRAL GRAPHICS-I

(AR-103)

Uni. End exam Marks - 100Sessional Mark - 100Duration of Exam. - 04 hrs

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INTENT: To familiarize the students with basic knowledge of good drafting and letteringtechniques and visualizing geometrical forms through plans sections & elevations.

CONTENTSUNIT-I

• Line , lettering and Dimensioning• Drafting techniques, principles of good drafting.• Scales & its use in the Architectural drawing.• Representation of material and Architectural Elements through Graphic

Symbols

UNIT-II

• Projections of point, lines, planes & development of surfaces and Solids invarious positions.

• Principles of projection, methods of orthographic projection study ofArchitectural Plans, Elevation and Section

• Sciography: study of shade/ shadow cast by simple forms on plain surfaces.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EMAMINER

The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A &B). Section A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions for unit-II. The candidate shall have to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from eachsection.2. One compulsory question from sciography is to be set by the examiner in the above question paper.

Reference Books1. Rendering with Pen & Ink by Robert W Gill: Thames & Hudson.2. Architectural Graphics by Ching Frank: Ven Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York.3. Architectural Rendering Philip Crowe.4. Architectural Rendering Albert & Habe5. Engineering Drawing by N D Bhat6. Perspective & Seiography by Shankar Malik.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE –1st SEM.Mathematics- I

(AR-105)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional MarksIncluding class test - 100Duration of exam - 03hrs

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INTENT: To brush up the subject keeping in mind the course to be followed comingyears.

CONTENTSUNIT-I

Statics• Forces in plan concurrent, non-concurrent and parallel.• Resultant forces• Composition and resolution of forces.• Triangle and polygon of forces• Moments of forces couples• Condition of equilibrium, free body diagrams• Friction, catenary

UNIT-II

Statistics• Meaning & scope of statistics, statistical methods & their limitation• Collection, tabulation & presentation of statistical date related to Population

traffic, housing & economic base of cities.• Graphic presentation of data in the form of bar charts, diagrams graphs etc.• Frequency distribution, measuring of central tendency & dispersion sampling

techniques, time series and index numbers.

INSTRUCTION TO THE EXAMINER:The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A &B). Section- A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions fromunit- II. The candidate shall have to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions fromeach section.

Reference:1. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B S Grewal ; Khanna Publisher Delhi.2. Engineering Mathmatics vol 1& 2 by p Kandaswamy, K Thilagavathy & K Gunavathy:

Chandan Publishers.3. Mathematics for Engineers by Prasad G.4. Statistics by J L Merian5. Fundamentals of Statistics by A M Goon, M K Gupta & B. Das Gupta.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE – 1st SEM.INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MATERIAL –I

(AR-107)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 03hrs.

____________________________________________________________INTENT: To introduce to the students the basic Building material used for construction.

CONTENTS

UNIT IMud

Its stabilization and use in walling and terracing

Bricks• Manufacturing classification, types and size and properties of brick• Site visit to brick kiln. Market Survey for such materials with respect to their availability, Trade,

names and market rates etc. Site report should be evaluated and from a part of sessional work. Manufacture & use of special types of bricks including coloured bricks, tiles,

terracotta.Stones• Various types of stones and their availability in India.• Stone quarrying, dressing of stones, deterioration of stone, preservation of stone.Timber Sources of Timber & its variety Test for good timber Defects diseases in timber Preservation and treatment of timber Industrial Timber products like Plywood, Board, Particle board, Batten Boards,

laminated Board.Lime & Cement

• Sources, Classification, properties and methods of manufacture.• Methods of testing, mixing and uses.

Unit –IIPaints & varnishes• Ingredients of paints, Turpentine, linseed oil , coal tarSurface finishes• Different types of surface finishes both internal & external• Types of plastering : plain, rough cast, textured, stucco, fibrous, pebble dash• Plaster of Paris and its application.• Gluing & fixing of products for surface finishes

Instruction for examiner:The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A & B). Section-A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions from unit-II. The candidate shallhave to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.Reference Books

1. Building Materials by SC Rangwala: Charotar pub House Anand.2. Construction materials and Processes by Don A. Watson : Mcgraw Hill Co.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE –1st SEM.Building Trade WORKSHOP-I

(AR-109)

Uni. Exam. - 100 (Pract)Sessional Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 3hrs

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INTENT: To provide the students with a guide to model making. To realize the importance ofmodels in architecture as better means of checking, comparing and illustrating so asto sell architectural design projects.

TOPICS• Type of Models (Blocks/Details/Const & Interior models)• Presentation of models, scale, degree of accuracy and refinement.• Material and tools and exercise for making models.• Sequence of operation: base layout, cutting, joining, fixing and finishing of

various components.• Final finishing with Texture, Landscape & Human figure etc.

NOTE Four to five exercises should be done with paper, wood, plastics, metal, wood joinery

INSTRUCTION FOR EXAMINER:1. Two options be given to make a model of required accuracy and finish in the given

time. Only one option to be attempted.2. Internet Viva Voce to be done.

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE-1st SEM.COMMUNICATION SKILL-I

(AR-111)Uni. Exam. Marks - 100(pract)Sessional MarksInc. Class test - 100Duration of Exam. - 01hrs_______________________________________________________________

A) Purpose: The purpose of this course of study is to develop essential communication skills ofspeaking, listening, reading and writing which will enable students to comprehendeffectively various instructional activities during the course of their study, becomelifelong learners and prove effective in their professional career. The course will alsoemphasis on E-mail ethics and voice modulation.

B) Instructional ObjectiveReading Skills

1. Understand models of reading to learn2. Understand different tactics and strategies for reading to learn3. State specific purpose of reading indicating learning outcomes.4. Show reading outcomes in “ Structural of Meaning From “5. Understand ‘Reading to Learn’ process as a whole6. Write summary of a given text7. Review literature

Writing skills1. Under stand considerations for good writing2. Given the purpose and context, write an application\business letter memo.3. Write a technical report on a given subject of interest (related to Architecture)

Listening Skills1. Understand active listening2. Develop effective active listening skills3. Understand behaviour related to effective active listening4. Develop effective feedback skills5. Develop skills to note taking.

Speaking and Discussion skills1 Plan and organize content for a presentation2 Develop presentation skills3 Develop skills of an effective participant and a leader for group discussion4 Make a presentation5 Conduct a meeting

C) Content

Reading skillsModel of reading to learn-P.S.O.R: Reading Tactics and strategies: Reading purposes- kindsof purposes and associated comprehension: reading for meaning:Reading outcomes- Structure of meaning technique, paraphrase, summary writing

Activities1. Develop and awareness of ‘Reading of learn Procedure’2. State reading purposes and comprehension3. Check on reading outcomes including paraphrasing and writing of summary.

Writing skills1. Guidelines for effective writing; writing styles for application, personal resume, business

letter, memo, Technical repot- style, arrangement, illustration, main section andappendices, conclusion, list references, table of contents, synopsis, revision;

Activities

1. Writing of an application, business letter, memo and personal resume.2. Writing a technical report.

Listing skillsBarriers to listeningEffective listening skills:Feedback skills, attending telephone calls;Note taking

Activities1. Listening Exercises- Listening to News/ TV;

Conversation, lecture2. Note-taking of a speech/ lecture.

Speaking and discussion SkillsComponents of effective talk/presentation: planning and organizing content for atalk/presentation, use of visual aids, effective speaking skills, discussion skills

Activities;1. Making presentation on a given topic2. Participating in a group discussion3. conducting a meeting

D) Student EvaluationContinuous evaluation for the subject will consist of assessing student’s performance on thevarious activities/practice exercises mentioned under the content of reading, writing, listeningand speaking and discussion skills. The weightage to the continuous assessment will be 70%End of learn examination will assess competencies mentioned for the writing skills only. Testwill include comprehension test for writing skills.

E) References

1. Sheila, H.A.Smith, M& Thomas,L“Reading to Learn”. Methuen,London,1982.

2. McGrath, S.L”Basic Managerial Skills for all”Prentice Hall of India,New Delhi,1991

3. Technical Report Writing British Association for Commercial and Industrial Education, BACIE,1972

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-1st SEM.FREE HAND DRAWING & PAINTING

(AR-113)Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 04 hrs.

INTENT: To learn about the utility of pencil and Poster Colours as a convenient tool to beused by Architects.

CONTENTUNIT-I

Pencil as an effective presentation tool

• Free handline work, different strokes in pencil of same grade and withdifferent grades by varying the thickness & Pressure on the pencil. (TonalValue & Variation)Indoor sketching of commonly seen objects.

• Shading techniques: cross hatching and flat strokes.• Free hand sketching of Human fingers, Trees & Vehicles on an

appropriate scale.• Exercise on still life, composition, pictorial views and landscape

UNIT-II• Painting• Brush control• Use of different types of colours like water, oil, poster, crayons and mixed.

The students be asked to make free hand sketches on daily basis, of object commonly seen around so asto have a control on the line down by them.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINER:The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A& B). Section-A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions fromunit- II. The candidate shall have to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two question fromeach section.

Reference Book1. Rendering with Pen & Ink by Robert W Gill: Thames & Hudson.2. Architectural Graphics by Ching Frank: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York.3. Architectural Rendering Philip Crowe.4. Architectural Rendering Albert & Habe5. How to paint & draw Jaxtheimer, Themes & Hudson.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE -2nd SEMESTERARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-I

(AR-102)Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 7hrs

INTENT: To appreciate the constraints in the Architectural design of a small building withreference to function, form and anthropometry.

CONTENTSHuman dimensions anthropometry in various postures (in applied form),their

relation to everyday utilities like the table, chair, bed, sink etc. Understanding measureddrawing of an existing small unit. Space programming, importance of physical factors suchas site orientation, light & ventilation etc.

TOPICS1 .Study of anthropometrics &-their relationship with dimensioning of objects of daily use.2. Measured Drawing of a small building (house, Office, Hostel room)3. How diagram of a small buildings (house school, hostel, office etc) to understand functional

relationship of spaces.4. Three dimensional organization of forms to create built forms & importance of shades &

shadows.5. Design of small buildings involving functional and services aspect, e.g. Milk booths, kiosks,

bus stop, Petrol Pump, cycle stand, security check post ATM Cabin, etc.

INSTRUCTION TO THE EXAMINER:One question is to be set from the entire syllabus

Reference Books1 The theory of Architecture- Concepts & Theme by Paul Alan Johnson: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York.2. Design Fundamentals in Architecture By VS Parmar: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi3. Form Space & Order by Francis D.K. Ching: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York4. An Initiation to Design by Helm Marie Evans & Caria David D\unneshil: Macmillan Publishing Co.

Inc. New York5. Time savers Standards by De Chiara Callender : Mcgraw Hill Co. New york6. Visual Thinking by Am Heim Rudolf7. Elements of Architecture by Meiss Pieree Von

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-IInd SEMESTERARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS-II

(AR-104)Uni. Exain. Marks - 100Sessional Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 04 hrs.

INTENT: To enable the students to have a better understanding of the 3-D views andeffect of light on the object.

UNIT-I

Pictorial View : Oblique, Isometric, Axonometric views of solid composition & buildings

Definitions of perspective ( picture plane, stationery point etc.)

UNIT-II

Perspective: - Normal Eye view & Birds eye view.• One point & Two point perspective of building forms.(Exterior only)• Perspectives having more then 2 vanishing points.

Sciography Study of shadows & shade on building or part of building.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINER:The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections(A&B). Section- A will contain four questions from unit- I & section-B will contain four questionsfrom unit- II. The candidate shall have to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questionsfrom each section.

Reference Books1. Advanced Perspective by Robert W Gill: Thames & Hudson London2. Architecture Drawing by E.J.Muller3. Step by Step perspective by C.Coulin

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IIND SEMESTERBUILDING CONSTRUCTION-I

(AR- 106)Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional MarksIncluding class test - 100Duration of exam - 04hrs

INTENT: To familiarize the students with const. details of various parts of a single storiedbuilding.

Contents

Unit I• Introduction to various parts of building (Wall, Foundation, floor, roof, doors & windows) and their

structural roles.• Various types of bonds in brick masonry & Stone Masonry• Masonry walls (bricks & Stone).• Hollow blocks, light weight & cone & glass block construction.• Construction of foundation simple, stepped, combined, canteleaved footing, RCC footing & draft foundation• Construction of PCC & terrazzo floor

Unit II

• Construction of Flat Roof (Tile & Batten, RCC, RBC)• Concepts of water Proofing and thermal Insulation.• Different types of damp of proof materials.• Construction detail of wall floor foundation with respect damp proofing• Types of doors & windows• Construction detail of single & double leaf panel doors in timber.

NOTE

Section through a single storied building covering foundation/ DPC/ Window sill/ lintel/ roof and walljunction/ parapet wall/ plinth protection all complete.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:

The question paper shall have eight quwstions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A&B).Section- A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions from unit- II. Thecandidate shall have to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.

Reference Books

1. Building Construction by W B Mckay Vol 1,2,3: Longmans UK.2. Building Construction Handbook by R. Chudley: British Library Cataloguing and

Publication Design3. Fundamentals in Architecture By VS Parma: .Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-IIND SEMESTERPRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE


INTENT: The concept is to establish a need for a theory of design being considered asa broad, Comprehensive activity, with a view to help the students toappreciate the difference between a responsible opinion and a well reasonedjudgment by looking at design in a deep, critical way.

UN1T-I

Organization of forms and spaces on the basis o f :• Spatial relationship : Space within space, Interlocking space, adjacent space, space linked

by a common space• Spatial organization: centralized, linear, radial, clustered, grid• Articulation of forms and spaces types : Edges and corners, Surface

UN1T-IIPrinciples of composition

■ Unity, Harmony, and specific qualities of design which may include Dominance,Dramatic effect, fluidity, accentuation and contrast with examples of building.

Circulation■ Circulation elements approach, entrance, configuration of the path, path space relation,

form of the circulation space, simple circulation diagrams for buildings.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINER:The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A & B). Section-A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions from unit- II. The candidate shallhave to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:1. Form, Space and order by D.K.Ching.2. Design strategies in Architecture by Geoffery H. Baker (An approach to the analysis of Form)3. Design fundamentals in Architecture byV.S.Parmar.4. Experiencing Architecture by R Asmusson

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE -2ND SEMESTERCOLOUR FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATION

(AR-110)Uni.Exam.Marks - l00 (Pract)Sessional MarksIncluding class test - 100Duration of Exam. - 03 hrs.

INTENT: To appreciate the role of colour in day today life and its use inarchitectural design.

UNIT-IPhysiology of colour- I

• Radiant energy, light, colour spectrum, schemes, tonal values, colour mixingby additive/ subtractive methods.

• The Ostwald System and the munsell systemUNIT-II

Psychology of colour- II

• Concept of warm and cool colours, colour language and its effect on themind, Colour symbolism and character.

• Colour and architecture.• Colour & light• Colour scheme• Preparation of colour chart• Rendering techniques for dwelling and public buildings.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINER

The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A & B). Section–A will contain four questions from unit-I & section- B will contain four questions from unit- II. The candidate shallhave to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. Architectural Rendering by Philip Crowe2. Architectural Rendering by Albert & Habe3. How to paint & draw by Jaxtheimer4. Colour Fundamentals by Graves MAintland5. Colour for Architects by T Porter, D Mikellides

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE IIND SEMESTERHISTORY OF ART & CULTURE

(AR-112)Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional MarksInc. class test - 100Duration of Exam. - 3 Hrs

INTENT: INTRODUCE TO THE STUDENTS VARIOUS PERIODS OF ART AND CULTURE.AND IT’S DEVELOPMENT

CONTENTS: Introduction and chronological outline of famous periods of Indian arts.

UNIT -1

• History of Art & Culture Relevance to Architecture• Prehistoric art & culture Trends & Techniques• Art of Indus valley civilization and its Impact on modern times.• The significance of Indian & western Sculpture• Cave Paintings - Frescos & Murals of Ajanta , Bagh Badani, Ellora techniques &

Characteristics• Miniature Paintings of Rajput & Mughal Period.• Works of Modern masters in India and abroad.• Significance and role of Indian murals and sculptures in architecture.

UNIT -II• Renaissance Art: Resurgence of Art from 15th to 16th Century in Europe• Comparison between primitive and modern Art• Abstract art and its Language• Impressionism, Expressionism and cubism & Futurism, Abstract Art.• Scientific and technological progress since World War II and its effect on art.• Famous works of Contemporary artists, sculptors in India & abroad.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXAMINERThe question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A & B). Section-A will contain four questions from unit- I & section-B will contain four questions from unit- II. The candidate shallhave to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.

Reference Books:1. History of art by janson H.W., published by Newyork, 1978.2. A history of fine arts in India and the west orient by Tomory Edith, Published by Longman, 1995

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-2ND SEMESTERINTRODUCTION OF COMPUTER IN ARCHITECTURE


INTENT: The objective of the course is to give the students an idea about the potential of Computersin Architecture. The course covers the application of existing software rather thandeveloping new software’s.

UN1T-IIntroduction and use of presentation software’s like Power point.

• Creating a simple presentation• Viewing.• Editing• Different types of images.• Use of clipart.

Modelling with Sketch up software• Use of design tools to create lines, surfaces and shapes.• Draw shapes on edges and use Ketchup sticky geometry• View and orbit models in 3D• Create boxes using drawing tools and interfaces.• Design complex design shapes.• Create and manipulate 3D figures• Use different modeling techniques to create 3D forms• Use of offset tools to create arrays & concentric surfaces.• Use colors and styles for rendering.

UNIT II2D in Autocad

• Creating a New Drawing• Commands and options for creating a new drawing• Layers, Blocks and attributes• Dimensioning• Viewing an existing drg.• Methods of selection.• Commands for zoom, Pan and snap etc.• Inquiry• Editing a drawing• System of variables• Plotting of drawing• Application in Architectural drawing• Presentation drawings• Submission drawings• Introduction to working drawings.

INSTRUCTION TO THE EXAMINER:The question paper shall have eight questions (each of 20 marks) in all organized into two sections (A&B). Section-A will contain four questions from unit- I & section- B will contain four questions from unit-II. The candidate shallhave to attempt five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.

Reference Books-1. System Software 3rd Ed. By Addison Weslay & L.Beek2. DM office 97 by Moselay LE & Boodlay3. Computer Architecture & Organisation by W Stalling

Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra

B.ARCH (2009-2010)

Scheme of Exam

1. Marks for each Theory / Pract Paper As perscheme

2. TimeAs per scheme

3. Sessional/ Class test + Attendence Asper scheme

_____________________________________________________________

1. Syllabus of each Theory Paper be divided into different UNITS asper the Instructions given in the syllabus.

2 Final marks shall be calculated as per the weight age given in thescheme.

3 The examiner will set questions taking into the Instructions given inthe detailed syllabus.

4 Text Books & Reference Books have been mentioned separately.Preferably, references be quoted Chapter/Unit wise.

5 Practical Exam will be conducted jointly by External and InternalExaminers. External Examiners will be appointed by B.O.SDistribution of marks to be given.

6 The Theory Papers will be set by the Examiners recommended byB.O.S. in Arch. The evaluation/ marking of Answer Books will beinternal at the institute level.

7 The syllabus once approved by B.O.S. will remain same for a period ofthree years.

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE-IIIrd SEMESTERARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II

(AR-201)Uni. Exam. Marks - 100Sessional/ class test Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 07 hrs.____________________________________________________________________________________________

INTENT The course aims at understanding simple small scale buildings withrespect to its immediate observable environment. Importance to be givento study the physical attributes of the environment and how they effectin evolving the design.

Syllabus

Logical evolution of plan form in relation to physical, climatic andsurrounding considerations, selection of materials of construction,Architectural design as a need based response for a simple building withconcepts of privacy, security, comforts and maintenance.

Study forms and compositions in the context of their shades andshadows, surface tones and colours.

Study of simple repetitive spaces like small schools, hostels, shops andoffices and their functional space relationships and circulation.

Design a small residential component like Kitchen, Toilet, Bedroom etc,a nursery school or a club.

Presentation

Rendering as an integral part of design presentation technique. Studentsshould learn how to render Plan, elevations, sections and views throughexercises in studio.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXAMINER

Two questions are to be set from entire syllabus and the student will attempt only one question out oftwo.

Reference Books1 The theory of Architecture- Concepts & Theme by Paul Alan Johnson: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.New York.2. Design Fundamentals in Architecture By VS Parmar: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.3. Form Space & Order by Francis D.K. Ching : Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York5. Time savers Standards by De Chiara Callender : Mcgraw Hill Co. New york6. Visual Thinking by Am Heim Rudolf7. Elements of Architecture by Meiss Pieree Von8. Rendering with Pen & Ink by Robert W Gill: Thames & Hudson.9. Architectural Rendering Philip Crowe10. Architectural Rendering Albert & Habe

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-IIIrd SEM.BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL - II

(AR-203)Uni. End exam Marks - 75Sessional/ class test Marks 75Duration of Exam. - 04 hrs.

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INTENT To familiarize the students with const. double storied building withConcrete with special emphasis on stair case.To introduce to the students the modern construction materials likeConcrete andGlass.

CONTENTS

Concrete- Constituents of Concrete- Properties and various types of concrete, Different grades of

concrete- Method of preparation, laying and curing of concrete.

Glass- Classification of glass.- Composition of glass, its properties and uses.- Various types of glass e.g. plate glass, wired glass, foam glass,

laminatedglass, tinted glass, glass wool, glass block, fiberglass, crinkleglass, obscured glass etc.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION- Section of a double storeyed building through toilet and stair caseshowing the

details of foundation, floor, window, lintel, chajja, R.C.C roof,terracing and parapet.

- Types of staircase design and detailing of RCC and timber staircase.

R.C.C. FORM WORK- Column (square and round)- Slab and beam- Wall- Staircase

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Four questions of equal marks are to be set from and students are to attempt any 3 Questions.

Reference Books1 Building Construction by WB Mckay Vol 1,2,3 : Longmans UK.2 .Building Construction Handbook by R. Chudleu : British Library Cataloguing and Publication Design3. Fundamentals in Architecture By VS Parmar: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.4. Barry R, Constructions in Building5. PC Verghees, Building Construction6. Building Materials by SC Rangwala: Charotar Pub. House, Anand7. Construction materials and Processes by Don A. Watson : Mcgraw Hill Co.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-III rd SEM.Climatology in Architecture

(AR-205)Uni. Exam. Marks - 50Sessional/ Class testMarks - 50Duration of Exam. - 03 hrs.____________________________________________________________________________________

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INTENT To acquaint students with the concept of climate as a significantdeterminant of built form.

Familiarization with climate – controlling devices.

CONTENTSUNIT -I

- Introduction to climatology, role of climate with respect toshelter.

- Movement of earth around the sun, change of seasons globalwind movements and climatic zones.

UNIT -II- Definition of weather, climate, elements of climate,

interrelationship of climatic elements and psychometric charts.- Study of indigenous shelters in response to climatic zones in

India.

UNIT – III- Definition and explanation of thermal comfort, relationship of

climatic elements with thermal comfort, thermal stress index, bioclimatic chart, effective temperature and corrected effectivetemperature histogram.

- Heat exchange between building and environment (qualitativeaspect only), thermal properties of material and buildingelements, solar gain factor, solar temperature.

UNIT -IV- Solar chart and its importance , understanding the movement of

sun across the sky, importance of understanding the optimumorientation and building form in different climatic zones, conceptof shading devices.

- Calculation for the design of horizontal and vertical shadingdevices.

- Air movement inside the building.- Role of land scape and other passive devices for climate control.


Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of one from each unit.

REFERENCES:

1. Givoni B, Man Climate & Architecture2. Miller A.A. Climatology3. Koenisberger, Manual of tropical Housing and Building.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-IIIrd SEM.Measured Drawing Camp

(AR-207)Uni.Exam.Marks - --Sessional - 100Duration of Exam. - --____________________________________________________________________________________

______

INTENT The course aims at training the students in various buildingmeasurements and

surveying techniques.CONTENTS

Unit-I

Measurement of religious building with Elevation and Section

Unit –II

Measurement of small modern building with Elevation and Section

Unit –III

Rural Village study, preparing settlement plans, socio economic studiesand conservation studies in a group of students.

Unit –IV

Urban Village study, preparing settlement plans, socio economic studiesand onservation studies in a group of students.

Reference

1. Brown P, Indian Architecture -Buddhist and Hindu Period2 Brown P, Indian Architecture –Islamic period.3. Lickliden H, Architecture Scale , The Arithmatic scale.4. Rasmusson SE, Experience Architecture.

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-IIIrd SEM.History of Architecture -I

(AR-209)

Uni.Exam. - 50Sessional / class test Marks - 50Duration of Exam. - 3hrs

___________________________________________________________________________________________Objective : History of Architecture exposes the student to evolution of different architectural

solutions through historical periods within restraints imposed by prevalent social andreligious customs, geography and climate, building material and techniques, structuralcomplexities and technology available at the time.

Syllabus:Unit I

- Introduction and importance of History of Architecture.- Introduction to Primitive Architecture.- Egyptian civilization and its Architecture.

Unit -II- Architecture of ancient civilizations: Egyptian and West

Asian.- Classical Architecture: Greek and Roman.

Unit III

- Medieval Architecture: Early Christian, Byzantine,Romansque and Gothic.

Unit –IV

- Renaissance Architecture: Early renaissance, Highrenaissance, Baroque and Neo Classical.

- Industrial revolution and its Impact on architecture

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of One from each unit.

Reference Books

2. Sir Fletcher B. A history of Architecture3. Bruce A, General History of Architecture.4. Robertson DS Handbook of Greek & Roman Architecture5. Robert B, Gothic Architecture6. Begenel P and Meades J, The Illustrated Atlas of the World’s Great

Buildings.7. Brown P, Indian Architecture -Buddhist and Hindu Period8. Acharya PK, Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad.6. Brown P, Indian Architecture –Islamic period.7. Grover S The architecture of India Buddhist and Hindu8. Grover S The architecture of India Islamic.

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE-III rd SEM.COMPUTER AIDED GRAPHICS -II

(AR-211)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 50 (Pract)Internal Marks - 50Duration of Exam. - 03 hrs.

______________________________________________________________________

Syllabus

AUTO CAD 2-D CommandsUNIT I

Line, circle, grids, snap, Osnap, Arc, Middle, End, Poly Line, Donut, Polygon and itsapplication

UNIT II

Rectangle, Fillet, Chamfer, Zoom, Pan, Text, D text, Array, Solid, Fill, Elipse and itsapplications.

Auto- Cad 3-D Modelling in:

UNIT II

Isometric Design, Revsurf, Tabsurf, Edge surf and rule surf commands, Renderingand its applications.

UNIT IV

Photoshop and its applications.

Reference Books-1. System Software 3rd Ed. By Addison Weslay & L.Beek2. DM office 97 by Moselay LE & Boodlay3. Computer Architecture & Organisation by W Stalling

K.U.K. B. ARCHITECTURE-III rd SEM.SURVEYING AND MAPPING

(AR-213)

Uni.Exam.Marks - 50Sessional /Class test - 50Duration of Exam. - 03hrs.

________________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE : To Bring about an awareness of role of surveying inarchitectural and planning projects and to make the studentsconversant with commonly used surveying techniques.

CONTENTUNIT-I

- Introduction : Objectives, divisions, and principles ofsurveying,scales and measurements , types of instruments and their use.

- Chain surveying: principles & Instruments, methods ofchaining, errors and corrections, recording field notes,obstacles in chain surveying.

Unit -II- Prismatic Compass : Description of prismatic & surveyors

Compass, Its use in the measurement of angles frombearings, local attraction and its elimination, adjustment ofclosing error by graphical method.

- Plane table Survey: Description of different equipment,different methods of plane tabling, two point and three pointproblems.

UNIT-III- Levelling: Description of Dumpy and tilting level and

leveling staves, methods of leveling, sensitivity of Bubbletube, setting out Grid lines, permanent adjustment of abovementioned leveling instruments.

UNIT -IV- Contouring : Setting out Contour Gradient, methods of

contouring, simple earth work calculations of areas andvolumes.

- Theodolite surveying: Basic definitions, Fundamental linesof theodolite, measurement of horizontal and vertical angles,

reading a magnetic bearing of a line, prolonging a straightline.

- Introduce Modern surveying equipments.


Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of one from each unit.

Reference Books1. Surveying and leveling by TP Kanetkar.2. Surveying and leveling by Dr. N. Singh.3. Surveying by Dr. PB Sahiwney.

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IVth SEM.ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN-III

(AR-202)

Uni.Exam.Marks - 100Sessional/ class test Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - 07 hrs._________________________________________________________________________________________INTENT

In continuation of previous course, it aims at sharpening studentsunderstanding of design of small buildings with respect to site,landscape, climate and role of these in designing of a building.

Syllabus

Introduction to the design assignments, their scope, with specialemphasis on limitations, aims objectives etc.

Application of planning and design standards in the design problem.

Major designs like a house, elementary school, restaurant, clinic withgiven orientation and climatic data.

Minor design problem like a weekend cottage or a way side restaurantbe given.

Seminar

Student is required to collect 2-3 good examples of small scale projectslike a house, school may be live from neighbour hood or magazine andmake a presentation through drawings, notes, photographs and discussthem in the class.

INSTRUCTION TO THE EXAMINER:

Two questions are to be set from entire syllabys and the student will attempt only one question out of thetwo.

Reference Books

1 The theory of Architecture- Concepts & Theme by Paul Alan Johnson: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.New York.2. Design Fundamentals in Architecture By VS Parmar: Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.3. Form Space & Order by Francis D.K. Ching : Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. New York4. An Initiation to Design by Helm Marie Evans & Caria David D\unneshil: Macmillan Publishing Co.Inc. New York

5. Time savers Standards by De Chiara Callender : Mcgraw Hill Co. New york6. Visual Thinking by Am Heim Rudolf7. Elements of Architecture by Meiss Pieree Von

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IVth SEM.BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL- III

(AR-204)

Uni.Exam.Marks - 75Sessional/class test Marks - 75Duration of Exam. - 04 hrs.________________________________________________________________________________________INTENT The over all intent is to study various construction methods in co ordination with the

building materials and science related to them.

CONTENTSBuilding Material

- Roof-Coverings - To study the constituents, properties, uses, process of laying ofvarious roof covering materials e.g. G.I. Sheets, Asbestos Cement Sheets (Plain &Corrugated ) with accessories, Clay tiles - Country, Allahabad & Mangalore Tiles etc.

- Flooring: Various types of timber floor & their construction methodsFloor finishes for timber floors.

- Plastic - Introduction, Advantages, disadvantages, properties, types and uses asbuilding material. Thermoplastics, polythene, P.E.(Low density and high density)polyvinyl chloride, P.V.C. polystructure P.S. Application of plastics in buildings.

Building Construction- Roofs and Trusses in timber-- Introduction to different types of roofs e.g. flat, couple, close couple, collar,Lean- to and double lean- to roofs.- Principles of construction and details of Traditional trusses with gutters, eavesand ridge details and with / without soffit and roof covering.- Built up trusses for 6 m - 9 m span.

- Design and details of sliding doors, sliding and folding doors in timber.- Timber partition, glass block partition, timber panelling- Dhajji wall construction

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Four questions of equal marks are to be set and the students are to attempt any three.

Reference Books1 Building Construction by WB Mckay Vol 1,2,3 : Longmans UK.2. Building Construction Handbook by R. Chudleu : British Library Cataloguing and Publication Design3. Building construction by PC Verghees.4. Barry R, Construction in Building

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IVth SEM.HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE -II

(AR-206)

Uni.Exam.Marks - 50Sessional / class test Marks - 50Duration of Exam. - 03 hrs.____________________________________________________________________________________________

INTENT History of Architecture is to be taught with a view towardsunderstanding how different architecture solutions were evolved (insuccessive historical periods) within the restraints imposed by prevalentsocial and religious costumes, available building materials, climate ofparticular region, Complex structural problems and the limitedtechnology available at the time.

UNIT-I

- Brief Introduction to Indian Architecture –Hindu Period- Architecture of Ancient Civilizations: Indus Valley and Vedic Aryans- Buddhist Architecture: Hinayana and Mahayana periods

UNIT-II

- Early Hindu and Golden age of Gupta Architecture- Chaulakyan Architecture- Dravidian Architecture: Pallavas, Pandavas, Cholas and Nayaks

UNIT- III- Indo Aryan Architecture- Jain architecture- Introduction to Indo Islamic architecture

UNIT –IV- Imperial Architecture Delhi- Provincial /regional Architecture : Bengal, Gujarat,

Deccan, Malwa and Bijapur- Mughal Architecture: Mughal, Humanyun, Akbar, ShahJahan

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINER:Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of one from each unit.

Reference Books

1. Brown P, Indian Architecture -Buddhist and Hindu Period2. Acharya PK, Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad3. Brown P, Indian Architecture –Islamic period.4. Grover S The architecture of India Buddhist and Hindu5. Grover S The architecture of India Islamic.

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IVth SEM.THEORY OF STRUCTURES -I

(AR-208)

Uni.Exam.Marks - 50Sessional/ cass test Marks - 50Duration of Exam. - 03 hrs.

_________________________________________________________________________________Objective:

The course introduces simple types of structural elements followedby determination of forces and stresses in the elements

Unit- ICentre of gravity, definition, centroid, centre of gravity of plane figuresCG by method of moments, numerical problems. Moment of Inertia; MIof plane area, MI by method of integration, MI of rectangular section,theorem of parallel and perpendicular areas, numerical problems.

Unit -IIBending moment/ shear force, type of Supports, loads and beams,relation between SF and BM, BM and SF diagram for cantilever andsimply supported beams with pointed load uniformly distributed load,design examples.

Unit-IIIMoment of resistance, theory of bending, bending stresses, equation oftheory of bending, sectional modulus of rectangular and circularsections, numercia1 problems,

Unit - IV

Analysis of perfect frame classification of frames, stress, Stair,ssumption, method of section, method of joints, design example.

Link polygon, method of construction, resultant of concurrent forces,coplanar forces system,

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE EXAMINERTwo questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of One from each unit.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:1. Benham PP and Warnock FV Mechanics of solids and structures

2. Jain AK Elementary Structural analysis3. Jain OP and Jain BK Theory of structures4. Kumar A , Stability of Structures

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IVth SEM.ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS -III

(AR-210)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 50 (Pract)Sessional/ class test Marks - 50Duration of Exam. - 3 Hrs_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Objective :To acquaint the students with advanced graphic software.

Syllabus

Advanced Graphic software’s

UNIT I

3D Studio and its applications

UNIT II

3D Home

Advanced Graphic software’s

UNIT III

Auto architect and its applications

UNIT IV

Archi CAAD and its applications

References

Manuals by the software companies

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE- IVth SEM.CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISION AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF A

BUILDING(AR-212)

Uni. Exam. Marks - --Sessional Marks - 100Duration of Exam. - --

______________________________________________________________________INTENT The objective of the course is to give the students an idea about the actualconstruction

process as executed and let them know of the various issues which may be relatedto detailing in drawings.

UNIT-ITake the students to various construction sites to get the first hand idea about theconstruction at different stages of construction from excavation to foundation. Thestudents shall prepare a report of the works observed and critically appraise themethodology being adopted for various stages with respect to workmanship techniquesand material used.

UNIT-IITake the students to various construction sites to get the first hand idea about theconstruction at different stages of construction from super structure and to finishingworks. The students shall prepare a report of the works observed and critically appraisethe methodology being adopted for various stages with respect workmanshiptechniques and material used

UNIT III

Take up a building in the neighboring area and prepare a report on Critically appraisalof thedesign and construction quality.

UNIT IV

Take up a building in the neighbouring are and critically study of constructiontechniques.

K.U.K. B.ARCHITECTURE-IV th SEM.VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE AND RELEVANCE OF VAASTU

SHASTRA(AR-214)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 50Sessional/ class test Marks - 50Duration of Exam. - 3 Hrs_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Objective :The objective is to expose the students to the various theoretical andpractical aspects of Vernacular architecture and Vaastu Shastra inpresent day context.

Syllabus

UNIT I

Vernacular Architecture :Introduction of Vernacular architecture, its nature, purpose and scope ,evolution of development of shelter form and identity, natural &manmade determinants of form, and elements of visual identity.

Rural and Urban shelter and settlement patterns, effect of place time folkand classical traditions and construction material and techniques.

UNIT- IIHistorical review of architectural forms, present day interpretation androle of vernacular architecture. Process of design activity, influence ofclimate, material and technology.

UNIT IIIVastu ShastraIntroduction, its purpose nature and scope. Vaastu principles and itseffect.

UNIT- IVApplication of Vaastu shastra , Role of various mandalas and VaastuPurush Mandala. Site Selection & shapes of plots. Orientation aspects.Configuration of various areas, inner and outer spaces within andoutside the building. Detailed study with regard to placement of stairs,WCs, Kitchen etc.

Case studies appraisal of practical remedies for houses and commercialbuildings as per Vaastu shastra

Note : 2-3 exercises in the application of Vaastu shastra and Vernacular Principles inarchitectural

forms like house or commercial building

INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINERTwo questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of One from each unit.

References1. Puri. BB, Applied Vaastu Shastra in Modern architecture.2. Raja Rao. VK , Vastu Imparted Design for Home Interiors3. Cooper G and Dawson B , Traditional Buildings of India.4. Guidoni E, Primitive Architecture.

K.U.K., B. ARCHITECTURE – Vth SEMESTERArchitectural Design-IV

AR-301Uni Exam Marks 100Sem/Class Test Marks 100Duration 12 hrs

IntentTo expose the students to the designing of multifunctional community buildings on

an intermediate scale with emphasis on building byelaws, impact of culture, traditions andbuilding construction on the built form.

1. Introduction to designing of multifunctional community building types on an

intermediate scale.

2. Importance of space programming, case studies and site analysis in architectural

design.

3. Importance of culture/traditions and building byelaws in shaping built forms.

4. Design problems based on technical criteria of given programme and site, design of a

library, a gymnasium, a community hall, low-rise apartments and offices cum shops.

5. Seminar on the ‘Work and Philosophy of Eminent Architects’ (National and

International Level).

6. Architectural Study Tour: study of building at least of National Eminent Architect.


Two questions are to be set and students are to attempt any one.

Note: lunch and tea break of half an hour is allowed extra to the 12 hrsduration.

Suggested Books:

Ching, F.D.K., “A Visual Dictionary of Architecture”, John Wiley & Sons. Neufert, P., “Architects’ Data”, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science. Norberg-Schulz, C., “Principles of Modern Architecture”, Andreas Papadakis. Watson, D. (Editor), “Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design:Technical Data

for Professional Practice”, 8th Ed., McGraw-Hill.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – Vth SemesterBuilding Construction-IV


IntentTo enable the students to learn detailing of metal doors, fire proof structures, steel trusses

and prefabrication.

1. Steel doors (sliding, revolving, collapsible and rolling shutters), aluminum doors,

windows and glazing.

2. M.S. frame structure components and connections.

3. Tubular steel trusses, north light glazing and its covering and drainage details.

4. Fire proof structures, classification of buildings and codal provisions, fire protection

of building elements and fire protection devices.

5. Advantages and disadvantages of on-site and off-site prefabrication in Indian

conditions, simple details in prefabrication Tubular steel trusses, north light glazing

and its covering and drainage details.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:

Four questions of equal marks are to be set from entire unit and the students are to attempt any 3questions.

Suggested Books:

Kumar, S.K., “Building Construction”, 19th Ed., Standard Publishers Goyal, M.M., “Handbook of Building Construction”, Thomson Press (I) Mckay, W.B., Building Construction, Vols. III, Longman. Ching, F.D.K., “Building Construction Illustrated”, Wiley

K.U.K., B. Architecture – Vth SemesterQuantity, Pricing & Accounts


IntentThe objective of the course is to teach the students about cost estimation of building

construction work. Use of management techniques for time scheduling of site work,computer software for costing estimation and an introduction to cost accountancy andbook keeping also form a part of the course.

Unit I1. Introduction to cost estimation and definitions of terms related to estimates.2. Types of preliminary estimates and their preparation.

Unit II1. Introduction and types of detailed estimates, methods of details of measurement and

their application, items of work, measurements of typical elements, viz., arches, stepsand polygonal rooms, measurement of RCC work in slabs, beams, columns, staircases etc.

Unit III1. Preparation of abstract of estimated cost/bill of quantities, use of schedule of rates,

analysis of rates and break up of material requirements.2. CPM and PERT management techniques

Unit IV1. Introduction to computer software for cost estimation2. Introduction to cost accountancy and book keeping

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5

questions with a minimum of one from each unit.

Suggested Books:

Singh, S.C. and Sofat, C.G., Ed., “Handbook on Building Economics andProductivity”, Central Building Research Institute

Dutta, B.N., “Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering”, 24th Ed., UBS PublishersDistributors Ltd.

Punmia, B.C. and Khandelwal, K. K., “Project Planning and Control with PERT andCPM”, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Ramaswamy, R., “Practical Handbook on Construction Management for Architectsand Engineers”, Nabhi Publications.

Birdie, G.S., “Text Book of Estimating and Costing (Civil Engineering)”, DhanpatRai Publishing Company (P) Ltd.ss

K.U.K., B. Architecture – Vth SemesterBehavioral Studies in Built Environment &

Community PlanningAR-307

Uni Exam Marks 50Sem/Class Test Marks 50Duration 3 hrs

IntentTo acquint students with the concept of Behavioral Studies in Built Environment &Community Planning.

Unit I

1. Introduction, Behavioral Environment as case study2. Vertical and mixed Reality Models in Social Science.

Unit II

1. Study of Built Environment w.r.t. age and gender2. Environment psychology, orientation, concepts and applications.

Unit III1. Introduction, Process of Community Planning.2. Urban and Rural Development.3. Aspects of Planning.

Unit IV1. Fundamental theories of Community Planning2. Design Steps in Community Planning.3. Sustainable development of Community Planning

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5questions with a minimum of one from each unit.

Suggested Books:Concerned teacher will introduce the list of books.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – Vth SemesterTheory of Structures-II


IntentTo evaluate elastic deformations in beams and frames and to find forces anddeflection in redundant structures.

Unit I

1. Slopes and deflections of beams and frames (simple cases only), moment-areamethod.

2. Conjugate beam method

Unit II

1. Virtual work (unit load) method, principles of virtual work and theorem of reciprocaldeflections.

2. Moment distribution method (simple cases only)

Unit III1. Redundant structures, introduction to force and displacement approaches, method of

consistent deformation.

Unit IV1. Slope deflection method.


Suggested Books:

Tung, Au. And Christano, P., “Structural Analysis”, Prentice Hall International. Jain, A.K., “Advanced Structural Analysis”, Nem Chand & Bros. Prakash Rao, D.S., “Structural Analysis”, University Press (India) Ltd. Jain, A.K., “Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis”, 2nd Ed., Nem Chand &

Bros.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – Vth SemesterWorking Drawings and Details


IntentTo familiarize the student with construction and detailing with shop drawings and site

applicable drawings known as working drawings

1. Small Scale building- 2 storied- working drawing from basement to roof top plans

2. Details of foundation

3. 4 storied buildings - working drawing from basement to roof top plans

4. Details of plumbing

5. Details of terracing

6. Detail of Electrical drawing

7. Detail of Water Supply

8. Detail of Toilets for 8 floor building with plumbing pipes and connections

9. Detail of lighting

10. Detail of HVAC

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Four questions of equal marks are to be set from entire unit and the students are to attempt any 3

questions.

Note: Students will attempt one question each from UNIT-I and UNIT- IISuggested Books:

Tung, Au. And Christano, P., “Structural Analysis”, Prentice Hall International. Jain, A.K., “Advanced Structural Analysis”, Nem Chand & Bros. Prakash Rao, D.S., “Structural Analysis”, University Press (India) Ltd. Jain, A.K., “Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis”, 2nd Ed., Nem Chand &

Bros.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – Vth SemesterFoundation Engineering


IntentTo give adequate exposure of soil mechanics and foundation engineering to students

of architecture so as to enable them to appreciate design of foundation structures.Unit I

1. Soil formation and resulting soil deposits, nomenclature of different soil types, basicphysical properties and their interrelationships, Indian Standard System ofClassification.

2. Total effective and neutral stresses, stresses due to building loads, concept of shearstrength, Mohr’s strength theory, unconfined compression test.

Unit II

1. Concept of consolidation of clays, compressive index using liquid limit, computationof consolidation settlement.

2. Soil exploration methods, standard penetration test, dynamic cone penetration test,concept of borelog for soil description, ground water table.

Unit III1. Use, types and tentative proportioning of retaining walls.2. Footing foundations – types, guidelines for depth for footing, dimensioning of

footings on basis of given values of bearing capacity/allowable pressure and soilborelog, codal provisions, use of plate load test data, effect of variation of groundwater table.

Unit IV1. Foundation Design: - Individual, Combined Strip Foundation2. Rafts – situations where adopted, raft with basement, water proofing of basements

below ground water table.3. Pile foundations – situations where adopted, types of piles, methods of construction,

pile capacity from pile loading tests, under reamed piles & Friction Piles.



Suggested Books: Ghulati, S.K. and Datta, M., “Geotechnical Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill. Varghese, P.C., “Foundation Engineering”, Prentice-Hall of India. Ranjan, G. and Rao, A.S.R., “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics”, New Age

International (P) Ltd. Murthy, V.N.S., “Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering”, CBS.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – VIth SemesterArchitectural Design-V


IntentTo expose the students to multifunctional design problems of an intermediate scalewith emphasis on the impact of culture, traditional building construction methods,building services and building by-laws on built forms and interior spaces.

Unit I7. Introduction to design of buildings with plinth area and height restrictions, site

limitations, material restrictions and optimum space requirements.8. Importance of building services, working drawing and detailing in architectural

design.9. Role of interior designing and decoration in creating desirable spaces and built

environment.10. Design assignments of buildings with challenging practical problems, such as plot,

plinth area, height, materials and climatic restrictions to achieve optimum spaceprogramme of domestic buildings, commercial and cultural complexes,multipurpose halls, cinema halls and auditoriums; Design of mid-rise apartments.

11. Interior design of running design assignments or separate topics such as entrancehalls or lounges of a library, restaurants etc.

12. Working drawings and detailing of the running design problems.13. Architectural Study Tour. Assignment to be given is: to make one of the building’s

working drawing to whom they visited.

Note: lunch and tea break of half an hour is allowed extra tothe 12 hrs duration.


Two questions are to be set entire syllabus and the students are to attempt any one.

Suggested Books:

Chiara, J.D., Panero, J., Zelnik, M., “Time Saver Standards for Housing andResidential Development”, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill.

Neufert, P., “Architects’ Data”, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science. Watson, D. (Editor), “Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design:Technical Data

for Professional Practice”, 8th Ed., McGraw-Hill. Ballard Bell, Victoria and Rand, P., “Materials for Architectural Design”, Laurence

King.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – VIth SemesterBuilding Construction- V


IntentTo enable the students to learn about operational work studies, modular coordinationand advanced construction detailing.

1. Operational work study methods, application of statistical methods, costing, labour,

tools and plants and overhead charges.

2. Modular coordination

3. Detailing of built-in furniture, display units, counters and other furniture items.

4. Balconies, canopies, shop fronts, false and suspended ceilings, free standing stair

cases, trellis, pergolas and covered walkways.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Four questions of equal marks are to be set and students are to attempt any questions.

Suggested Books:

Singh, S.C. and Sofat, C.G., Ed., “Handbook on Building Economics andProductivity”, Central Building Research Institute

Goyal, M.M., “Handbook of Building Construction”, Thomson Press (I) Deplazes, A. (Editor), “Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures:

A Handbook”, Birkhäuser. Ching, F.D.K., “Building Construction Illustrated”, Wiley

K.U.K., B. Architecture – VIth SemesterStructure Design-I

AR-306Uni Exam Marks -50Sem/Class Test Marks -50Duration -3 hrs

IntentTo impart knowledge of simple steel structures and masonry elements.

Unit I3. Properties of Structural Materials: Steel, masonry and B.I.S. specifications, design

loads as per B.I.S. codes.4. Riveted and Welded Connections: Simple connections and connections subjected to

moments (simple cases only).Unit II

1. Members Subjected to Axial Compressions: Steel struts and columns includingbuilt-up columns.

2. Beams: Steel beams and built-up sections.

Unit III4. Introduction to Steel Trusses and Industrial Buildings5. Bases and Footings: Types, design of slabs and gusseted bases.

Unit IV1. Masonry: Walls, columns and footings.



Suggested Books:

Dayaratnam, P., “Brick and Reinforced Brick Structures”, Oxford & IBH PublishingCo.

Arya, A.S., “Masonry and Timber Structures Including Earthquake ResistantDesign”, Nem Chand Bros.

Arya, A.S. and Ajmani, J.L., “Design of Steel Structures”, Nem Chand Bros Chandra, R., “Design of Steel Structures”, Standard Book House. Duggal, S.K., “Design of Steel Structures”, 2nd Ed., Tata McGraw Hill. Kazmi, S.M.A. and Jindal, S.K., “Design of Steel Structures”, Prentice Hall.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – VIth SemesterBuilding Services (Plumbing & Water Supply)


IntentTo cover various aspects of water supply, drainage and solid waste disposal frombuildings.

Unit I

3. Basic principles of plumbing, terminology.4. Systems of water supply of buildings – upfeed and downfeed systems and critical

fixtures.5. Units, most probable simultaneous demand and design.

Unit II

3. Hot water supply systems – tank, cylinder and combinations.4. Fire water supply, wet and dry standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Unit III4. Drainage systems – two pipes, one pipe, single stack and MOP5. Septic tank disposal and soakage pit design.

Unit IV3. Solid waste disposal from high rise buildings.4. Water supply to high rise buildings, problems encountered and systems adopted.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any5 questions with a minimum of one from each unit.

Suggested Books: Bureau of Indian Standards. Pachauri, A.K., “Water Supply and Sanitary Installations, Design, Construction and

Maintenance”, New Age International Ltd. Manas Handbook of Plumbing, Manas Publishers.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – VIth SemesterSeismic Buildings


IntentTo familize to Seismic Systems to act to the buildings and ways to understand it

Unit I

3. Introduction to Seismic Areas and zones,4. Origin of Seismic, Seismic Design, Principles5. Design of Foundation with respect to seismic

Unit II

3. Specification of Foundation, corners, roof and shaft w.r.t. structure, Equipment andSystem w.r.t. Seismic.

4. Design of Foundation, roofs and corners.

Unit III2. Design Seismic Factors3. Seismic Stretegies and applications4. Parameters to control the seismic

Unit IV2. Design steps of seismic building.3. Relevant codes and standards4. Modification and rectification of existing building w.r.t. seismic


Suggested Books:Concerned teacher will introduce the list of books.

K.U.K., B. Architecture – VIth SemesterLandscape Architecture


IntentTo familiarize the students with the linkage between architecture and nature through the

planning and design of land using elements like plants and water.

Unit I11. Introduction: Definition, scope, objectives, design process and profession of

landscape architecture in relation to architecture, elements of landscape architecture,linkages with nature and built environment; Graphics in landscape architecture.Details of terracing

12. Historical Review: History of the art of garden design of India, China, Persia, Japan,Italy, France and England; Garden design of the modern world.

Unit II

1. Horticulture: Plant classification and nomenclature, plant identification, propagationand care of plants, planting preparation and methods.

Unit III1. Characteristics and Use of Plants: Characteristics of various types of plants and

their suitability of landscaping, plant selection criteria, landscape design elementsand principles.

Unit IV1. Landscape Design: Landscape design for various building types, landscaping parks

and roads, rock gardens, interior and terrace gardens, formal and informal design,use of water and man-made elements in landscape, garden furniture andembellishments, landscape construction, preparation of landscape schemes,ecological and environmental aspects of landscape design.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXAMINER:Two questions of 10 smarks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any 5


Suggested Books:

Bose, T.K. and Chowdhury, B., “Tropical Garden Plants in Colour”, AlliedPublishers.

Black & Decker, “Landscape Design & Construction”, Creative PublishingInternational

Thompson, W. and Sorvig, K., “Sustainable Landscape Construction: A Guide toGreen”, Island Press.

K.U.K., B. ARCHITECTURE - VIIth SEM

Architectural Design - VI (AR-401)

Uni. Exam. Marks - 100

Sessional / Class test Marks - 100

Duration of Exam. - 7 hrs

Contact Hrs / week - 7 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To familiarize the students with large scale housing and building projects with emphasis on building

services and systems, architectural controls and building bye laws.

Content:

1. A design involving large spans viz exhibition pavilions, industrial buildings, etc.

2. Design of multi-functional mid-rise buildings with specialized services, such as Institutional, Recreational,

Transportation, Hospitals, Housing and Hotels.

3. Seminar: A detailed case study of live project / existing building, with respect to the provisions of services

viz Public Health, Electrical, H.V.A.C., Fire Fighting etc., to be done in groups. The presentation on the

same to be made in the form of Audio / Visual mode (PPT presentation). Final submission to be made in

the form of a seminar report.

4. Study Tour

Instructions for the Examiner:

Two questions are to be set from the entire syllabus and the student has to attempt any one of these. The

topic of the problem to be introduced 7 days in advance, by displaying it on the department’s notice board,

for the students to do the literature and case study.

Note:

During examination, Lunch / Tea break of half an hour is allowed extra to the 7 hrs duration.

References:

� Time Saver Standard for Architectural Design Data, Donald Watson, Michael J. Crosbie, J. H.

Callendar, McGraw Hill Publisher, VII Edition, 1997

� Intentions in Architecture, Christian N.S., 1965

� Form and Structure, Philip. D and Frei-O., 1976

� Architecture and Critical Imagination, Wayne. A., 1978

� Architecture Technology, Thomas. O., 1976

� Architecture and the Environment, Maxwell F. and James D., 1976


Advance Building Construction -VI (AR-403)




Contact Hrs / week - 6 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent: To make the students learn about aspects of advanced building construction techniques.

Content: UNIT-I

• Structural glazing, Curtain wall.

• Construction of Basement- Construction details and its treatment.

• Expansion joints in Buildings- their details & treatments.

UNIT-II

• Basic formwork & construction details required for concrete structure such as Shell, Coffers, Waffle roof,

Folded Plates & Space Frame, etc.

UNIT-III

• Details of Vertical Transportation System like Lifts & Escalators.

UNIT-IV

• Pre-fabricated components of building like Pre Stressed RCC Beams, Slabs and Girders.

• Pre-engineered buildings.


Four questions of equal marks are to be set from the entire syllabus, one from each unit. Students are to

attempt any three questions

Reference:

� Building Construction, Metric, Vol 3 & 4, W. B. Mckay, 1971

� Advanced Building Construction, Vol. 2, Claude Michael, Henry Barritt, Longman Co.

1988

� Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings, Emmitt, Wiley.

� Building Construction, B.C. Punmia & others, Firewall Media, 2005


Structural Design-II (AR-405)




Contact Hrs / week - 4 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent: To expose the student to the design of simple concrete structures and behaviour of advance concrete

structures.

Content: UNIT-I

Properties of concrete and reinforcement steels as per B.I.S. specifications

Introduction to the various Design approaches.

UNIT-II

Limit state design of reinforced concrete sections for bending, shear bond strength and development

length; Serviceability; Limit states of deflection and cracking.

UNIT-III

Design of footing for isolated columns, Columns, Beams: L and T beams, One- way slabs, Two- way

slabs; Detailing of reinforcement.

UNIT-IV

Introduction to framed buildings and pre stressed concrete.


Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each unit and the students are to attempt any five


Reference:

� R.C.C. Design, B. C. Punmia, Luxmi Publications.

� Reinforced Concrete-Limit State Design, Jain, A.K., Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee

� Plain and Reinforced Concrete, Vol. l., Krishna, J and Jain, O.P., Nem Chand & Bros, Roorkee.

� Reinforced Concrete Design, Sinha, S.N., Tata McGraw-Hill Pub Co., New Delhi

� Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements, Syal, I.C. and Goel A.K., S. Chand � Pre stress Concrete by Krishna & Raju


Building Technology (Electrical) (AR-407)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent: To acquaint the students with the basic principles and general systems, applicable to buildings, regarding

electrical installations.

Content: UNIT-I

Electrical Systems:

Basics of electricity- Single/Three Phase supply- Protective device in electrical installations- Earthing for

safety- Types of earthing- BIS specifications.

UNIT-II

Electrical Installations in buildings: Types of wires, wiring systems and their choice, Planning electrical wiring for building, Main and

distribution boards, MCB, Transformers and Switch gears, Layout of substations.

UNIT-III

Principles of Illumination: Visual tasks, factors affecting visual tasks, Modern theory of light and colour, Synthesis, Additive and

subtractive synthesis of colour, Luminous flux, Lux, Candela, Solid angle illumination, Utilization factor,

Depreciation factor, MSCP (Mean Spherical Candle Power), MHCP (Mean Horizontal Candle Power).

UNIT-IV

Lighting Design: Classification of lighting, Artificial light sources, spectral energy distribution, luminous efficiency, colour

temperature, colour rendering. Design of modern lighting for stores, offices, schools, hospitals and houses.

Elementary idea of special features required and minimum level of illumination required for physically

handicapped and elderly in building types.


Two questions of 10 marks each are to be set from each Unit and the students are to attempt any five


References:

� Handbook for building Engineers in Metric Systems, NBC, New Delhi.

� Philips Lighting in Architectural Design, McGraw Hill, New York.

� The Lighting of Building, R.G. Hopkinson and J.D. Kay, Faber and Faber, London.

� Electrical and Mechanical Services in High Rise Buildings, A.K. Mittal


Architectural Acoustics (AR-409)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

Introduction to acoustical provisions in architecture

Content:

UNIT- I

• General principles of sound: reverberation, absorption, reflection etc.

• Principles of good acoustical design in buildings.

• Fundamentals-Sound Waves, Frequency, Wavelength, Intensity, Measure of Sound, Decibel Scale,

Speech / Music frequencies and Human Ear, Behavior of sound

UNIT- II

• Acoustics in Buildings -Special requirements for various building types such as Class Room Studios,

Lecture halls, Theaters, Auditoriums, O.A.T.

• Sound transmission/absorption indoor noise levels/acoustical defects/ absorption co-efficient.

UNIT-III

• Acoustical materials and their applications.

• Case study of acoustical provisions in an existing auditorium / cinema / theatre / recording studios

UNIT-IV

• Environmental noise control, types of noises, transmission of noise, transmission loss, Noise control /

sound insulation, remedial measures & legislation


Two questions of 10 marks each to be set from each unit and the students are to attempt any five


References:

� Architectural Acoustics, M. David Egan, 1988

� Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers, Trevor J.C. and Peter D’Antonio, 2005

� Architectural Acoustics, Christopher N. Brooks, 2002

� Architectural Acoustics Design Guide, James P. Cowan, 2000

K.U.K., B.ARCHITECTURE - VIIth SEM

Interior Design (AR-411)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To understand and appreciate the complexities and constraints in the designing and execution of interiors.

Content:

UNIT-I

• Interior design in historical and contemporary perspective.

• Principles of aesthetic composition in interiors.

• Meaning of spatial organization, perceptual needs, psychological needs, convenience, maintenance,

durability and image in interior design.

UNIT-II

• Application of colour, form and texture in interiors.

• Use of artificial and natural lighting in interiors.

UNIT-III

• Built-in furniture and movable furniture.

• Interior furnishings

• Interior design accessories and decorative elements.

UNIT-IV

• Traditional and Modern Building Materials for interior finishes.

• Treatments applied to floors, walls, partitions and ceiling for interior design.

Project: - Design of residential / commercial interior.




References:

� Time Saver Standards for Interior Design, Chiara, McGraw Hill.

� Interior Design, Kasu

� Interior Planning and Design, Scalise, Thomson.

� Human Dimension and Interior Space, Payaso J and Zelnite, M, The Architectural Press Ltd, London.

� Interior Design and Decoration, Premavathy & Parveen Pannu, CBS Publications.

K.U.K., B.ARCHITECTURE - VIIth SEM

Building Bye Laws (AR-413)




Contact Hrs / week - 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To acquaint the students with building legislation, basic office procedures and management techniques for

an architectural office.

Content:

UNIT I

Introduction to the structure of National Building Code and provisions made therein for construction of

buildings with regard to Development Control Rules.

UNIT II

Building Bye Laws of development authorities like HUDA, PUDA, DDA, etc.

UNIT III

Submission drawings for a Residential / Commercial Buildings.

UNIT IV

Structure of Architectural office

Office correspondence, Filing and Record keeping

Dealing with Clients, Consultants, Local Authorities

Book keeping / Accounts


Two questions of 10 marks each to be set from each unit and the students are to attempt any five questions

with a minimum of one from each unit.

References:

� National Building Code (Latest edition), BIS.

� HUDA (Erection of Buildings) Regulation, 1979 with up to date amendments.

� PUDA Building Bye Laws.

� DDA Building Bye Laws.

� Professional Practice Book, CoA.

K.U.K., B. ARCHITECTURE-VIIIth SEM.

Architectural Design-VII (AR-402)




Contact Hrs / week - 7 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To promote team work among students for designing large, urban scale projects with the emphasis on

development regulations.

Content:

1. Design of Multi Storied High Rise Group Housing / Apartments project.

2. Design a Layout of Commercial mix use developments like District Centre taking into consideration of

services, site planning, traffic and circulation. Design of transportation building, Bus / Truck Terminus in

the same District Centre. Sensitivity to the use of materials, lighting, landscape and structural systems,

should be the part of the solution.

Seminar:

Seminar intended to provide an opportunity to the students to prepare the basic design data and

information for taking up a thesis project in the 10th semester. The topic may be related to the field of

dissertation or any design research oriented topics such as, futuristic forms of Architecture,

smart/intelligent buildings, energy conservation environmental design projects etc.


Two questions are to be set from the entire syllabus and the student has to attempt any one of these. The

topic of the problem to be introduced 7 days in advance, by displaying it on the department’s notice board,

for the students to do the literature and case study.

Note:

During examination, Lunch / Tea break of half an hour is allowed extra to the 7 hrs duration.

References:

� Time Saver Standards, Chaiara J. D and Callender J.H.

� Planning and Urban Design Standards, Wiley.

� Site Planning Standards, Chaiara J. D

� Planning and Architecture, Sharp. D. Ed

� Design in Architecture: Architecture and the Human Sciences, Geoffery, B., John Willy& Sons, New

York.


Housing (AR-404)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To make the students understand various aspects, issues and considerations affecting housing process and

design.

Content:

UNIT-I

• Introduction: Definition of housing, overview of various aspects related to the problems and issues of

housing.

• Role of an Architect in creating a good living environment.

UNIT-II

• Built form, socio-psychological and aesthetic implications and suitability of different types of dwellings.

UNIT-III

• Criteria for site selection and housing layout considerations.

• Energy-efficient housing, Cost effective housing.

UNIT-IV

• Introduction to the National Housing Policy.




References:

� Greater London Council: An Introduction to housing layouts, H.M.S.O., 1978

� Housing, Macsai John, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1982.

� Population and Housing problems in India, Vol. I & II, Maurya S.D., 1989, Chugh Publication,

Allahabad.

� The Social impact of housing goals standards 1977 U.N. New York


Advanced Services (H.V.A.C.) (AR-406)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To appreciate how buildings can be made more comfortable by adding mechanical systems like artificial

ventilation, air conditioning and automation.

Content:

UNIT I

Natural and Mechanical Ventilation for modern buildings; Estimation of ventilation requirements,

Schemes and Equipments required for ventilating spaces like industrial kitchens, underground garages and

multistoried buildings.

UNIT II

Theory, Principles and Methods of Air conditioning

Types of Air conditioning

UNIT III

Introduction to the calculation of Heat Load

Architectural considerations for Air conditioned buildings.

UNIT IV

Introduction to the Intelligent Buildings in the context of H.V.A.C.




References:

� ABC’s of air conditioning , Ernest Tricomi

� Handbook on Functional Requirements of Buildings other than Industrial Buildings, B.I.S.

� Modern Air-Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation, Carrer and Pitman, G.

� Air Conditioning and Ventilation, Servems and Fellows, John Wiley.


Research Skills and Project Introduction (AR-408)

Uni. Exam. Marks - -


Duration of Exam. - hrs

Contact Hrs / week - 2 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To acquaint the students with the process of research and it’s potential in the field of architecture.

Content:

UNIT-I

• Research in architecture-its nature, purpose & scope.

• Basic and applied research

• Technical and behavioral-oriented research.

UNIT-II

• Science and scientific method-various steps in scientific method: hypothesis, research design, data

collection & analysis, conclusions and implications with special reference to architectural research.

UNIT-III

• Methods of conducting research.

• Selection of topic, and its relevance.

• Identification and formulation of problem.

• Compiling and analyzing existing research database

UNIT-IV

• Research design, research instruments and analysis.

• Presentation of result

• Evaluation of findings, conclusions and recommendations.

• Techniques of research-report writing.

References:

� Research Design: Qualitative & Quantitative Approaches, Creswell, J. W., 1994 Thousand Oaks : Sage

� Architectural Research Methods, Groat, L. & Wang, D., 2002, NY : John Wiley and Sons Inc.

� Research Methodology : Methods and Techniques By Kothari, C.R., 2005, New Delhi : Wishwa

Prakashan

� Handbook of Qualitative Research, Norman K Denzin and Yvonna S Lincoln (Eds.), 1994, Thousand

Oaks : Sage Publications

� Visual research methods in design, Sanoff, H, 1991, USA : Van Nostrand Reinhold

� Behavioral Methods in Environmental Design, William Michelson (ed.), 1982, Stroudsberg,

Pennylvania: Dowden Hutchinson and Ross. Inc.


Fire Protection & Security Systems (AR-410)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

The objective of this course is to expose the students about present trends of fire protection and security

systems.

Content:

UNIT-I

Introduction: Basic fire properties of materials i.e. ignitability, combustibility, surface spread of flame, fire propagation,

toxicity, etc.

Basic fire properties of materials, imparting fire retardance, combination of fire retardance material and

non combustible materials, etc.

UNIT-II

Active Fire Protection:

Understanding of Active Fire protection; Manual Alarm System, Basic understanding of Heat Detectors,

Smoke Detectors & Flame Detectors; Fire Fighting Equipments, Sprinkler Systems, Hydrant Systems,

Water requirements for Wet Fire Fighting systems, special protected areas like basements & high rise

buildings.

UNIT-III

Provisions of NBC:

Code for Fire Safety prescribed in National Building Code

UNIT-IV

Security systems:

CCTV cameras, Burglar alarms, PA system, Monitoring cells, Access control, etc.




References:

� Jenson, D., Ed., Fire Protection for the Design Professional.

� Industrial fire Hazard Hand Book

� National Building Code, Latest Edition, Bureau of Indian Standard, New Delhi.

� BIS CODES: 2189, 2190, 8096, 928, 957, 3614, 2175, 931, 494, 2171, 6382, 5896, 6070, 3844, 1648,

1646, 1526, 5495

K.U.K., B. ARCHITECTURE-VIIIth SEM

General specifications and Finishes (AR-412)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To develop the understanding of specifications and finishes.

Content:

UNIT-I

Specifications:

Study and use of standard specifications, their language; Methods of writing form and sequence of clauses

General and special clauses

UNIT-II

Specifications of common building materials and simple construction, as separate documents or annotated

on the working drawings.

Specifications for special finishes, advanced materials and different construction elements

UNIT-III

Finishes:

Special finishes like aluminum, anti- corrosive and water bound paints

Distempers, cement paints, lacquers, polishes and staining varnishes; Water proofing compounds and

proprietary materials.

UNIT-IV

Materials: Aluminum, plastics, glass and different alloys and their applications in the building industry.

Recent developments in timber and concrete building materials

Different paving and facing materials

Acoustical and fiber boards

Influence of the above materials and their methods of construction on modern architectural design.




References:

� Practical Specification Writing for Architects and Surveyors, Bowyer, J.

� The Committee of Design Aids, Building Specification _CSIR Handbook, based upon 1977 ACI

Building Code and the 1980 Supplement.

� Building specification, Harrison, D. Ed.

� BMTPC, Standard Specifications for Cost Effective Innovative Building Materials and Techniques.


Elective – Town Planning Design (AR-414)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To study the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of villages, town and cities, their

present growth trends and future needs.

Content:

UNIT-I

• Overview of evolution of settlement design from the river Valley to pre-industrial (17th century) towns

with emphasis on the factors that influenced Town Planning principles and theories.

• Classifications of settlements based on form, use, Scale, etc.

UNIT-II

• Role and contribution of the following towards contemporary town planning thought:

Patrick Geddes, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Olmstead, Ebenezer Howard, Le Corbusier, Christopher

Charles Benninger.

UNIT-III

• Town Planning Policies in India from the 18th century till present day.

• Issues and strategies of Urban renewal of existing and historical town-need for renewal, problems

involved in urban renewal schemes.

UNIT-IV

• Slum up-gradation Schemes like BSUP (Basic Services to Urban Poor) and IHSDP (Integrated Housing

& Slum Development Programme) under JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal

Mission), a flagship scheme of Indian Government to address the issues of Urban Infrastructure,

Housing and Basic Amenities to the Urban Poor, launched in 2005.




References:

� Planning by Patrick Geddes

� Fundamentals in Town Planning by G. K. Hiraskar.

� Principles and Practice of Town and Country Planning, Kebble.

� Urban and Regional Planning- A system Approach, Meloughin, J.B.

� The Urban Pattern - City Planning and Design, Arthur B. Gallion, Simon Eisner, CBS


Elective - Modern Trends in Indian Architecture (AR-416)




Contact Hrs / week - 3 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To acquaint the students with the development of modern trends in Indian architecture from the post

independence era to the present times.

Content:

UNIT-I

• Introduction to modern architecture in India.

• Brief survey of early post independence development of architecture.

UNIT-II

• Architecture of Chandigarh: a trend setter.

• Philosophy and contributions of eminent architects such as Le Corbusier (Chandigarh Capitol

Complex) and Louis Kahn (I.I.M., Ahmedabad).

UNIT-III

• Modern trends in building materials and construction techniques.

• Modern trends in regional vernacular styles and cultural identity.

UNIT-IV

• Typical works of a few eminent Indian Architects like A. P. Kanvinde, B. V. Doshi, Raj Rewal,

Charles Correa and J. A. Stein.

• Critical review of ongoing modern trends and its future prospects in Indian Architecture.




References:

� The Language of Post Modern Architecture, Jencks, C.

� Modern Architecture since 1900, Curtis, W.J.

� Contemporary Architecture: After the Masters, Bhatt and Scriver, P.

� Intentions in Architecture, Norberg Schulz C

� Modern Traditions – Contemporary Architecture in India, Klaus-Peter Gast

� The Architecture of Independence: The search for Identity-India1880-1980, Jon T. Lang.

K.U.K., B. ARCHITECTURE - IXth SEM

Practical Training (AR-501)

Pract. Exam Marks - 200

Internal Marks - 500 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To expose the student to practical conditions of architectural practice.

Content:

The training is to be of 24 weeks duration.

The following work is to be done by each trainee, during the Practical Training in the Architect’s office:

• Drafting, presentation drawings, perspectives, models etc.

• Working drawings and details.

• Specifications and report writing.

• Site Visits

• Any other office work desired by the architect.

Note:

1. This entire semester will be used for Practical Training which is to be undertaken with an architect

having a minimum professional experience of 10 years.

2. Trainees are required to submit monthly progress reports of the work done by them in the office, duly

attested by the Architect. These reports will be monitored by a faculty member designated as the

Practical Training Coordinator.

3. Trainees are required to submit a Training report which will be composed of Documentation of

Innovative details (Minimum 25), site supervision and Field Observations.

4. Trainees are also required to submit a Critical Appraisal Report of a building designed preferably by

his/her employer. The report is to be based on site visits personal observations and comments from the

users; and will cover aspects of design, structure, construction materials, construction methods,

services etc.

5. The Monthly Progress reports, Training Report, Critical Appraisal Report and Experience Certificate

shall be examined by the Internal jury of the Institute faculty and award the sessional marks.

6. A Practical Training Examination will be conducted at the end of the training period, in which the

work done by the trainee will be assessed through a viva voce.

K.U.K., B. ARCHITECTURE - Xth SEM

(B. Arch. Thesis Project based on Research Skills) (AR-502)

Project Exam. Marks - 300

Internal Assessment - 300

Duration of Exam. - - hrs

Contact Hrs / week - 18 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

• To prepare the student to independently handle and present all aspects of an architectural design:

from its evolution to final solution in totality;

• To understand the importance of the evolutionary stages of a design process and various techniques

required for a successful presentation of an architectural design;

• To develop in the students the ability to handle specific aspects of design, relevant to the topic.

Content:

The Subject of the thesis project will be selected by the students and approved by the department. The

project selected may be either a live one or a research-oriented one or one pertaining to urban design or of

a conceptual nature relating to building or allied programmes, so that the student gets experience in

tackling projects similar to what he is likely to face in the chosen stream of his professional career. The

project and its programming shall be worked out by the student himself under the guidance of the thesis

advisor(s).

The project work shall include an intensive study of relevant literature, case studies, climatology and

analysis of problems concerned with the development of functional organization of space and structure,

based on correlation and interpretation of the social, economic and physical data. Solution to the identified

design problems must be worked out with the integrated approach of the architect, planner, engineer and

other environmental designers, both in the preparation of the report and drawings.

The thesis project is carried out and evaluated under two sections - the course work and the final

examination.

The Thesis project will comprise of the following:

1. An illustrated report, which will include the validity and scope of the chosen project, methodology,

prototype studies, site analysis, client’s and architect’s briefs, delineation of programme and design

criteria.

2. A fully worked-out design proposal including consideration of site planning structures, services and any

other aspects/specific to the project.

The procedure to be adopted for the thesis project and the relevant details of the course work and final

examination are given below.

1. Approval of project:

• The intent of the thesis project as well as the criteria for selection of the project will be introduced to the

students during the Seminar preparation of the 8th semester.

• Along with the submission of the 9th Semester Training Report, students will submit brief write-ups on

three projects out of which one will be approved.

2. Rough Report comprising all analytical aspects of the project including the synopsis, library studies,

prototype studies, site analysis, delineation of building program, etc.

3. Evolution of Design to be worked out in a minimum of four stages.

4. Draft of Final Report including Evolution of Design

5. Final Report, drawings and model/s to be evaluated through a University External Examiner.

Stage of Work Time allocated Max. Marks

1. Sessional Work

(a) Rough Report - 100

(i) Introduction & topic finalization 1 week

(ii) Synopsis 1 week

(iii) Preliminary Library studies 1 week

(iv) Site analysis 1 week

(v) Case studies 2 weeks

(b) Evolution of Design 200

(i) Design Criteria and Concept 1 week

(ii) Design Proposal Stage-1 2 weeks

(iii) Design Proposal Stage-2

(incorporating structure & services)

2 weeks

(iv) Pre-final Design

To be evaluated through a University

External Examiner

2 weeks

(c) Draft - Final report

(Incorporating improvements suggested in Rough

Report, Design Criteria and explanatory sketches of

Evolution of Design).

1 week

2. Final Submission 2 weeks 300

NOTE:

• Students will submit two copies of the Final Report (original and one photocopy) on a standard format

prescribed in the thesis programme issued every year by the Thesis Coordinator.

• Students are required to submit the Final Report, all final drawings and model/s in the standard format

prescribed in the Thesis Program.

• Submission will be made latest by one day before the commencement of end examinations of

University.

• Final Viva shall be done after the exams on a date decided by University.


Construction Management (AR-504)

Practical Exam - 50



Contact Hrs / week - 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

The objective of this course is to enable the students to learn network techniques, construction planning

practices, construction equipments & methods along with quality control in construction.

Content:

UNIT-I

Network Techniques

Introduction to network techniques; use of computer aided CPM and PERT for planning, Scheduling and

control of construction works; Computerized network scheduling and bar charts; Errors in networks;

Types of nodes and node numbering systems.

UNIT-II

Construction Planning

Planning of Construction and site facilities using networks; Preparation of construction schedules for jobs,

materials, equipment, labour and budgets using CPM.

UNIT-III

Construction Equipments and Methods

Equipments for earth construction and application; Concrete Construction; Aggregate production

concrete: production, handling and placement; Mixers, vibrations and temperature control.

UNIT-IV

Control on Construction

Construction Quality control and inspection; Significance of variability in estimation of risk; Construction

cost control; Crashing of networks.




References:

� Srivastava, U.K., Construction, Planning Management, Galgotia Publisher, New Delhi, 1999.

� Peurifoy, R.L., Construction Planning, Equipments and Methods, McGraw Hill Book Co. Inc., Tokyo,

1996

� Construction Performance Control by Networks, Ahuja, H.N., Wiley Interscience Publication, N.Y.

� Project management with CPM & PERT, Moder and Philipese, Van No Strand, Reinhold, 1970


Professional Practice, Valuation, Arbitration (AR-506)

Practical Exam - 50



Contact Hrs / week - 4 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

The Objectives of the course is to expose the students to present trends of architectural practice and

valuation.

Content:

UNIT-I

Professional Practice:

• Role of CoA, Architects Act 1972, Code of professional conduct of an Architect

• Role of professional bodies like The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA).

• Scale of charges, Responsibilities of the Architect, Intellectual Property rights.

UNIT-II

Valuation:

• Introduction to Techniques of valuation, elements of valuation and factors affecting valuation.

• Role of professional bodies like Institute of Valuer’s.

• Methods of valuation of land and building property, comparable cost of sale, purchase and mortgage.

• Capital gains tax, wealth tax and other tax laws.

UNIT-III

• Land Acquisition Act, Valuation for compensation on acquisition.

• Compensation under central and state legislation.

• Valuation for renewal or lease/extension of lease, standard rent, easement rights, dilapidation, insurance,

estate development and advice on investment policy.

UNIT-III

Arbitration:

• Introduction to Arbitration, arbitrators, umpire and nature of arbitration.

• Appointment, conduct, powers and duties of arbitrator and umpire as amended from time to time.

• Procedure for arbitration, preparation and publication of awards and impeachment.




References:

� Professional Practice and Valuation, Nanavati, R.H.

� Valuation of Real Properties.

� Professional Practice book issued by COA


Elective - Architectural Conservation (AR-508)


Practical Exam - 50


Contact Hrs / week - 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To understand the significance of built heritage in the present-day context and to define the architect’s role

in the process of its conservation.

Content:

UNIT-I

Definition of ‘Cultural Heritage’. Heritage as Cultural Resource. Various scales of manifestation from

small works of art and historic buildings to cultural landscapes.

• Definition and purpose of Architectural Conservation. Values and Ethics.

• Philosophy of Action – Interventions such as Preservation, Restoration, Reconstruction, Adaptive Use,

etc.

• History and theory of modern conservation thought.

UNIT-II

Need for a multidisciplinary approach. Role of an architect at various stages of conservation action.

• Preparatory procedures and methods for architectural conservation – Inventories; Inspections and Reports;

Research, analysis and documentation; various aspects of study, e.g. historicity, stylistic features, usage,

physical condition, etc.

• Causes of Decay in Materials and structure.

UNIT-III

Classification of Historic Buildings and Degrees of Protection. Legal Framework – comparison of systems

in India and abroad.

• Management of Historic sites. Problems of Cultural Tourism and Presentation of historic structures.

• Role of UNESCO, ICOMOS and other international organizations.

UNIT-IV

• Role of Government body like ASI in the field of conservation

• Role of Organisation like INTACH in the field of conservation





Elective – Urban Design (AR-510)

Practical Exam - 50



Contact Hrs / week - 3 ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intent:

To appreciate the nature and role of various facets of urban design in the making of the built environment.

Content:

UNIT-I

• Introduction to the scope of Urban Design. Its relationship with ‘architecture’ and ‘town planning’.

• Determinants of Urban Form such as landform, climate, symbolism, activity patterns, socio-culture

factors, materials and techniques and other contextual references. Case examples from various periods in

history and different parts of the world.

• Vocabulary of Urban Design. Urban Pattern, Grain, Texture, Density, etc.

• Concepts of Imageability. Elements of the city’s image. Paths, nodes, landmarks, edges, and districts –

their characteristics, role and interrelationship.

• Designing parts of the city: Systems of communication, and utilities, visual expression, accent and

contrasts, urban character, landscape features and city extension areas.

UNIT-II

• Types of Urban Spaces – streets, square, precinct, piazza, mall, etc.

• Various elements of urban space – their identification, characteristics and role in the shaping of the space.

• Changing role of urban spaces through history. Role of public places in the contemporary city.

UNIT-III

• Design principles – Scale and Enclosure

• Case studies of well Know urban spaces from various periods of history to illustrate their design and

performance aspects.

UNIT-IV

• Role of Legislation and controls in design of the built environment.

• Types of urban controls: FAR, Incentive Zoning, Density, Planned unit Development, Building height,

Building Bulk etc. Special provisions of Town planning Acts. Analysis of urban legislation in Delhi,

Mumbai, etc.

• Aesthetic Legislation – Historical Development and applications. Case example of aesthetic controls of

Chandigarh – their basis, characteristic and problems of implementation and enforcement.




References:

� Image of the City, Lynch K., M.I.T. Press, Cambridge

� Emerging concepts in Urban Space Design, Broadbent, G., Von Nastad Reinhol, New York, 1994

� Urban Design: The Architecture of Towns and Cities, Speriregen, Paul D, McGraw Hill Book

Company, New York, 1965.

� The Urban Pattern - City Planning and Design, Arthur B. Gallion, Simon Eisner, CBS

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