B.ARCH. SEMESTER-I AR 101 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE

Scheme of TeachingL T P Total5 0 2 7

Scheme of Examination (%)INTERNAL EXTERNAL Total 60 40 100

Duration of Examination Credit

6 Hrs. 6

Objectives:

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Principles of Design :It will include understanding and using basic principles like Repetition, Rhythm, Symmetry, Unity, Harmony, Balance , contrast.

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To make the students familiar with the Mental and Visual 3D perception as Architectural Design is the core subject

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Human dimensions : Anthropometrics in design including provisions for the physically challenged. Idea of human scale and proportion Study of human dimensions and proportions followed by designing of spaces with furniture layout.

Elements of Design : It will include understanding role of the following basic elements like Point, Lines, Planes, Patterns, Shapes, Forms, Spaces, Color, Texture.

Methodology: • Orientation about the profession with the help of Audio/Video presentations.• Studio lectures.• Individual/ Group studio exercises.

1. Francis D.K. Ching , Architecture Form, Space and Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1979.

2. V.S. Pramar, Design Fundamentals in Architecture, Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1973.3. Structure in Nature- Strategy for Design – Peter Pearce4. Patterns in Nature- Peter Streens5. Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data – John Hancock Callender6. Interior design-Ahmed A kasu

Suggested Readings:

Guidelines for the teachers:

• The assignments shall consist of drawing , composing & pasting work along with models. • Drawing and Model Making skills will be taught along with the subject to improve the abilities to understand space and form.

B.ARCH. SEMESTER-III AR 201 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE

Scheme of TeachingL T P Total5 0 2 7

Scheme of Examination (%)INTERNAL EXTERNAL Total 60 40 100

Duration of Examination Credit

6 Hrs. 6

Objectives:-

S.No. CONTENTS

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To develop the design of small buildings with respect to site, landscape, climate and Socio-economic conditions in urban context.& the application of anthropometrics.

Design of a small House considering site orientation, prevailing wind direction and the use of local building materials Integration of form & function

Design of public place like community centre , post office, bank, restaurant , etc.

• Design should be urban in context. • Method of construction includes Data collection and analysis • Site conditions, climatic conditions, Socio-economic conditions, user requirements, Communication, Transportation.

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Methodology:-

• Site Analysis with the help of Audio/Video presentations.• Studio lectures.• Individual/ Group studio exercises leading to design development

1. Ching, F.D.K., Design Drawing , Van Nostrand Reinhold. 2. Neufert, P., Architects Data , 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science. 3. Watson, D. (Editor), Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design: Technical

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

Suggested Readings :

• Case study and library study should be conducted as and when required. • Provision for physically challenged persons should be incorporated in design solutions.• Exercise to emphasis the significance of the user in the process of design.

Guideline for the teachers :