B Arch

THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING- MADURAI 625 015
(An Autonomous Institution affiliated to Anna University)

RULES AND REGULATIONS
B.Arch. Degree Programme
(This Rules and Regulations are applicable to the candidates
admitted from the academic year 2004-05 onwards)

1.0 PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
i) Programme means Degree Programme, that is B. Arch Degree Programme.
ii) Course means a theory or studio based subject that is normally studied in a semester, like Mathematics, History,
Construction, Architectural Design etc.
iii) Head of the Department means the Head of the Department who is responsible for all academic activities of that
department and implementation of relevant rules of this regulations.
iv) Head of the Institution means the principal of College / Institution who is responsible for all academic activities
of that College / Institution and for implementation of relevant rules of this Regulations.
v) University means Anna University.
vi) Controller means Controller of Examination of the Institution.
2.0 QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
2.1 The candidates seeking admission to the first semester of ten semesters B. Arch Degree Programme shall be
required to have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of (10+2) Curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed by
the Government of Tamil Nadu with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as three of the four courses of the study
prescribed under Part III or any other examinations of any University or Authority accepted by the Syndicate of the
University as equivalent thereto.
2.2 Notwithstanding the qualifying examinations the candidate might have passed, he/she shall also write an aptitude
test to test the skill of the candidate in creativity, perception and drawing as well as their proficiency in mathematics
and physical sciences and also their general knowledge in areas such as art, architecture, town planning etc. as
stipulated by Council of Architecture.
2.3 The eligibility criteria such as marks, number of attempts and physical fitness shall be as prescribed by the Syndicate
of the University from time to time.
2.4 The candidate shall not have completed 21 years of age as on first of July of the year of application. For candidates
belonging to SC / ST, the age limit is relaxable by 3 years.
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3.0 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME
The Programme will have a curriculum with syllabi consisting of
i) Theory based courses such as History of Architecture, Design of structures etc.,
ii) Theory cum Studio based courses comprising of courses on Materials and Construction, Architectural Graphics,
Communicative English and Computer Studio.
iii) Studio based courses comprising of courses on Visual Arts, Basic Design and Architectural Design.
iv) Elective Courses for specialization in related fields.
v) A practical training in the VII Semester for exposure to the Architectural profession.
vi) A dissertation work in the IX Semester.
vii) A thesis work in the X Semester
viii) Educational tour
ix) NCC / NSS / NSO activities for character development.
x) Every student is required to undergo at least one site or field visit for every course offered, starting from the first
semester of the programme. Every teacher shall take the students at least for one site / field visit in a semester
4.0 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME AND SEMESTERS
4.1 A student is ordinarily expected to complete the B. Arch. Programme in 10 semesters but in any case not more than
16 semesters. Each semester normally consisting of 90 working days or 450 hours. In any contingent situation the
number of working days per semester shall not be less than 65 days. The Principal is given the discretionary powers
to decide the number of working days in such contingencies. The Principal shall ensure that every teacher imparts
instruction as per the number of periods specified in the syllabus and that the teacher teaches the full content of the
specified syllabus for the course being taught
4.2 For the purpose of regulations, the academic year will be divided into two semesters, the odd semester normally
spanning from June to November and the even semester from December to May.
4.3 The courses in the curriculum of the Odd semesters will be conducted only in odd semesters and that of the even
semesters only in even semesters and a candidate may proceed to the any semester if and only if he / she has
completed the course prescribed for the previous semesters (vide clause 5.1).
5.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF A SEMESTER
5.1 A candidate who has fulfilled the following conditions shall be deemed to have satisfied the
requirements for completion of a semester:

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a. he/she has earned not less than 60% of attendance in each course in that semester and not less than 75% of
attendance on an average in all the courses in that semester put together, and
b. his/her progress has been satisfactory, and
c. his/her conduct has been satisfactory.
5.2 Students who have earned less than 60% attendance in any individual course of the semester are not deemed to have
completed the semester.
Students who have earned less than 65% attendance on an average in all the courses of that semester are not deemed
to have completed the semester.
5.3 However, a candidate who could secure 60% attendance in any individual course and an average attendance between
65% and 74% in all the courses in the current semester due to medical reasons (hospitalization / accident / specific
illness) or due to participation in the College / University / State / National / International level Sports events with
prior permission from the Principal / competent authority shall be given exemption from the prescribed attendance
requirement and he/she shall be permitted to appear for the current semester examinations.
5.4 Attendance on medical grounds, co-curricular and extra curricular activities all put together shall be granted up to
10% on the prescribed minimum average attendance (i.e. 75%) provided Medical Certificate or certificate of
participation in co curricular / extra curricular activities from the competent authority is submitted within THREE
working days from the date of rejoining the college after the particular period of leave on medical ground or extra
curricular activities or both.
5.4.1 To consider the following co-curricular / extra-curricular activities for the award of On Duty Leave:
Sports and Games: TIES, Inter collegiate, Inter Zonal, Inter University, State level,
National level and Open Tournaments.
NCC: Camps and expeditions
NSS camps
Seminar / Symposia : Paper presentation / Technical Quiz
Leadership course organized by other organizations & Alumni Association activities
Awards and Training Programs
Cultural Programs
Association Activities
Personal damages incurred during the extra-curricular activities.
Projects in Industries/Organizations.
Attending interviews for on/off campus placements.
The students those who are uniformly good in curriculum progress shall be considered for the grant of On Duty Leave
under co-curricular / extra-curricular activities by the competent authorities.
5.5 Percentage of attendance for the leave period (ML or On Duty Leave or Both) for the purpose of calculation of
eligibility will be worked out based on the actual number of working days during the period of leave availed by the
student and the actual total number of working days in that semester.
5.6 The ODL requisition letter shall be forwarded to the Principal through HOD of the student concerned by the staff in
charge of the respective activities before/ after completion of every activity.
5.7 The ODL sanctioned letters shall be submitted to the Department office. The staff in charge of the department office
will check the eligibility as per the Clause 5.4 & 5.5 for the award of attendance at the end of semester and the same may
be sent to the HOD for approval.
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6.0 FACULTY ADVISER (TUTOR)
To help the students in planning their courses of study and for general advice on the academic programme, the Head
of the Department will attach a certain number of students to a teacher of the Department who shall function as Tutor
for those students throughout their period of study and monitor the courses undergone by them, check the attendance
and progress of the students attached to him / her and, counsels them periodically. If necessary the faculty advisor
may also discuss with or inform parents about the progress of the students through the Head of the Department.
7.0 CLASS COMMITTEE
7.1 A class committee consists of teachers of the concerned class, student representatives and a chairperson who
is not teaching the class. It is the Quality Circle with the overall goal of improving the teaching learning process.
The functions of the class committee include.
Solving problems experienced by students in classroom, studios and in the laboratories.
Clarifying the regulations of the degree programme and the details of rules therein.
Informing the student representatives the academic schedule including the dates of assessment and the syllabus
coverage for each assessment.
Informing the student representatives the details of weightage used for each assessment. In the case of studio
and theory cum studio based courses (architectural design / drawing / thesis etc.) the breakup of marks for each
design / exercise /module or work, should be clearly discussed in the class committee meeting and informed to
the students.
Analyzing the performance of the students of the class after each test and finding the ways and means of solving
problems, if any,
Identifying the weak students, if any, and requesting the teachers concerned to provide some additional help or
guidance or coaching to such weak students.
7.2 The class committee for a class is normally constituted by the head of the department.
7.3 The class committee shall be constituted on the first week of commencement of any semester.
7.4 At least 6 students representatives (usually 3 boys and 3 girls) shall be included in the class committee.
7.5 The Chairperson of the class committee is required to invite the Tutor (s) and the Head of the Department to the
meeting of the class committee.
7.6 The Head of the institution may participate in any class committee of the institution.
7.7 The Chairperson is required to prepare the minutes of every meeting, submit the same to the head of the institution
within two days of the meeting and arrange to circulate among the concerned students and teachers. If there are some
points in the minutes requiring action by the management, the same shall be brought to the notice of the management
by the head of the institution.
7.8 The class committee shall meet four times a semester:
The first meeting within a week from the date of commencement of the semester.
The second meeting a week after the first test results.
The third meeting a week after the second test results
The last meeting before the end of semester.
7.9 During these meetings the student members representing the entire class, shall meaningfully interact and express the
opinions and suggestions of the other students of the class to improve the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process.
8.0 SYSTEM OF EXAMINATIONS
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8.1 A candidate shall normally be permitted to appear for the University examination of the current semester if he / she
has satisfied the semester completion requirements (vide Clause 5) and has registered for examination in all courses
of that semester.
8.2 The examinations shall ordinarily be conducted between October and December during the odd semesters and between
March and May in the even semesters.
8.3 The maximum marks for each theory and elective course shall be 100 comprising of 25 marks for internal assessment (as
detailed in 9.2 and 9.5) and 75 marks for the end semester examinations.
8.4 (a) The maximum marks for the theory cum studio-based courses namely Materials and Construction and Architectural
Graphics shall be 100 comprising of 40 marks for continuous internal assessment (as detailed in 9.3) and 60 marks for the
end semester examinations.
(b) The maximum marks for the theory cum studio-based courses namely Computer Studio and Communicative
English shall be 100 comprising of 40 marks for continuous internal assessment (as detailed in 9.3) and 60 marks for
the end semester examination, which shall be a practical.

8.5 The maximum marks for the visual arts studio, Basic Design and Architectural Design studio course shall be 100
comprising of 30 marks for continuous internal assessment, 40 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.4)
and 30 marks for the end semester examinations.
8.6 The maximum marks for the practical training during the VII semester shall be 100 marks comprising of 40 marks for
continuous internal assessment and 60 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.6).
8.7 The maximum marks for the dissertation during the IX semester shall be 100 marks comprising of 40 marks for
continuous internal assessment and 60 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.7).
8.8 The maximum marks for the X semester thesis shall be 100 marks comprising of 40 marks for continuous internal
assessment and 60 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.8).
9.0 PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING MARKS FOR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
9.1 Every teacher is required to maintain an Attendance and Continuous Assessment Record which consisting of
attendance marked for each lecture or practical or project work classes, the tests & Assignment marks and record of
class works (topics covered) separately for each course. This should be submitted to the Head of the department
concerned at the end of every month for checking the syllabus coverage and the records of test marks and attendance.
The Head of the department will put his signature and date after due verification. At the end of the semester, the
register should be verified by the HOD and keep this document in his safe custody for five years. The register will
have to be produced for scrutiny by the Principal or any inspecting authority whenever called for. The faculty
handling courses for a particular programme from other department (Eg. English, Mathematics, Science, etc..) shall
submit the register to the HOD of the programme concerned.
9.2 Theory based courses [as indicated in Clause 3 (i)]
1. The award of marks for continuous assessment shall based on tests and
Assignments
2. The apportioning of marks shall be as follows:
i) 15 marks for tests
ii) 10 marks for assignments/tutorials/seminars/mini projects
3. Three tests will be conducted as per the schedule given in the academic calendar. Each test carries maximum 50
marks. One additional test can be conducted for the benefit of students, if recommended by the department
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committee constituted by the HOD. The best two test marks obtained by the student are put together (maximum 100
marks) and reduced to a maximum of 15 marks.
4. Best two assignments shall be considered and reduced to a maximum of 10 marks.
5. Both test mark and assignment mark put together (maximum 25 marks) and rounded to nearest integer if necessary.
9.3 Theory cum Studio based courses [as indicated in Clause 3 (ii)]
The evaluation will be carried out for 40 marks through continuous internal assessment of the performance of the
candidate throughout the semester. A minimum of six evaluations should be made out of which at least two should
be in the form of a test. The weightages for the evaluations shall be recommended by the Class Committee and
announced by the Head of the Department.
9.4 Studio based courses [as indicated in Clause 3 (iii)]
The evaluation will be carried out for 30 marks through continuous internal assessment and for 40 marks through the
viva-voce examination at the end of the semester based on the portfolio of class records of the candidate. The viva
voce will be through a panel consisting of an internal examiner and an external examiner appointed by the Controller.
9.5 Elective Courses [as Indicated in Clause 3 (iv)]
The evaluation will be carried out through the same procedure as that of theory based courses as outlined in Clause
9.2.
9.6 Practical Training (as Indicated in Clause 3 (v)]
The evaluation will be carried out for 40 marks through continuous internal assessment based on the monthly
progress reports received from the respective offices imparting training and for 60 marks through a viva-voce
examination conducted at the end of the semester. The viva-voce will be conducted through a panel consisting of an
Internal examiner and an external examiner appointed by the Controller.
9.7 Dissertation [as indicated in Clause 3 (vi)]
Every candidate shall submit at the end of IX semester, a dissertation on the topic approved by a dissertation review
committee constituted by the Head of the Department, which shall comprise of the dissertation coordinator, guide and
any one internal member. The dissertation shall be evaluated for 40 marks by the dissertation review committee,
through continuous internal assessment with a minimum of 4 reviews and for 60 marks through a viva voce
examination at the end of the semester. The viva-voce will be conducted by an internal examiner and an external
examiner appointed by the Controller from a panel recommended by the Head of the Department. The guide of the
dissertation shall be present in the examination.
9.8 Thesis [as indicated in Clause 3 (vii)]
Every candidate shall submit at the end of X Semester a thesis on the topic approved by the thesis review committee
constituted by the Head of the department, which shall comprise of the supervisor of the thesis, internal members,
and two or more external members. The thesis shall be evaluated for 40 marks by the review committee through
continuous internal assessment with a minimum of 4 reviews and for 60 marks through a viva voce examination at
the end of the semester. The viva-voce will be conducted by an internal examiner and two external examiner
appointed by the Controller from a panel recommended by the Head of the Department. The guide of the thesis shall
be present in the examination.
10.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEARING FOR THE SEMESTER EXAMINATION
10.1 A candidate shall be permitted to appear for the terminal examinations only if,
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a) he/she satisfies the requirements prescribed above in clause 5.1 and
b) he/she earns a progress certificate from the Head of the Department for having satisfactorily completed the
course of study prescribed in the semester as required by these regulations and
c) the candidates conduct has been satisfactory and
d) he/she has paid the examination fees and registered for the examinations
for all the courses of current semester and all the arrear courses, if any.
If any candidate failed to register and pay the examination fees within due date, they shall be permitted:
to continue their studies in the next higher semester, provided that the candidate should satisfy the requirements
as stipulated in clause 5.0 of this regulations and

to write the current semester courses and arrear courses if any, in the next supplementary examination as arrear
courses on registration and payment of fees. It will be counted as an attempt for the candidate concerned.
10.2 The candidate shall satisfy the following requirements to move up to the higher semester.
To move to Should have obtained the minimum
requisite marks in
And should have passed in
II Semester
(Internal Assessment + viva-voce) of
ARA 18 Basic Design
---
III Semester
ARA 27 Architectural Design-I
---
IV Semester
ARA 37 Architectural Design-II
---
V Semester
ARA 47 Architectural Design-III
All the courses of the I semester
VI Semester
ARA 57 Architectural Design-IV
All the courses of the II semester
VII Semester
ARA 67 Architectural Design-V
All the courses of the III semester
VIII Semester
--- ARA 71 Practical Training and all
the courses of the IV semester
IX Semester
ARA 87 Architectural Design-VI
All the courses of the V semester &
minimum of one educational tour.
X Semester
ARA 96 Architectural Design-VII
All the courses of the VI semester
Those students who are not deemed to have completed the semester with reference to the conditions specified above shall
undergo the semester again in all the courses in the respective semester of next academic year.
11.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR PASS IN EACH COURSE (PASSING REQUIREMENTS)
11.1 a. For theory based courses and electives (as indicated in 3(i) and 3(iv) )a candidate shall be declared to have
passed the examination, if he / she secures minimum of 38 marks out of 75 in the end semester examination
with a minimum aggregate of 50 marks in internal assessment and end semester examination put together.
b. If a candidate fails, he / she shall reappear in the examinations of the next and subsequent semesters as
supplementary candidate, till he / she secures a pass.
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11.2 a. For theory cum studio based courses, (as indicated in 3 (ii)) a candidate shall be declared to have passed in
the examination, if he / she secures minimum of 30 marks out of 60 in the end semester examination with a
minimum aggregate of 50 marks in internal assessment and end semester examination put together.
11.3 a. For Basic Design and Architectural Design studio courses, (as indicated in 3 (iii))a candidate shall be
declared to have passed the examination if he / she secures an aggregate of 50 marks, comprising of a
minimum of 35 marks which includes the continuous internal assessment and the marks obtained in the viva
voce for the portfolio of class records and a minimum of 15 marks in the end-semester examination.
b. If a candidate fails to secure an aggregate of 35 marks in the continuous assessment and in viva-voce for the
portfolio of class records put together, he / she shall rejoin the semester concerned when in session next.
c. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 15 marks in the end semester examination, he / she shall reappear in
the examinations of the next and subsequent semesters as supplementary candidate, till he / she secures a pass.
11.4 a. For Visual Arts studio courses, (as indicated in 3 (iii)) a candidate shall be declared to have passed the
examination if he / she secures an aggregate of 50 marks, comprising of a minimum of 35 marks which
includes the continuous internal assessment and the marks obtained in the viva voce for the portfolio of class
records and a minimum of 15 marks in the end-semester examination.
11.5 a. For Practical Training indicated in 3 (v), a candidate shall be declared to have passed if he / she secures a
minimum of 30 marks out of 60 marks in the viva voce examination with a minimum aggregate of 50 marks
in the internal assessment and the viva voce examination put together.

b. If a candidate fails, he / she shall repeat the practical training and rejoin the subsequent semester after
passing.
11.6 a. For Dissertation as indicated in 3 (vi), a candidate shall be declared to have passed if he / she secures a
minimum of 30 marks out of 60 marks in the viva voce examination with a minimum aggregate of 50 marks
in the internal assessment and the viva voce examination put together.

b. If a candidate fails, he / she shall reappear for a viva voce examination of the next and subsequent semesters
as supplementary candidate, till he / she secures a pass.
11.7 a. For thesis indicated in 3 (vii), a candidate shall be declared to have passed if he / she secures an aggregate of
50 marks of the total of 100 marks with a minimum of 20 marks in the continuous internal assessment and a
minimum of 30 marks in the viva voce examination.
b. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 20 marks in the internal assessment he / she shall not be allowed
to submit the thesis, he / she shall rejoin the X semester when in session next and submit the thesis as in the
case of regular candidates.
c. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 30 marks in the viva voce examination, he / she shall improve,
resubmit the thesis on the same topic and appear for viva voce examination in the next semester. In such
cases, the continuous assessment marks by the review committee already secured by the candidate shall
remain valid.
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d. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 30 marks in the viva voce examination and wishes to change the
topic, he / she shall rejoin the X semester when in session next and go through the procedure as in the case
of regular candidates.
11.8 The overall scheme of evaluation is as given in TABLE 1 in the Annexure
ANNEXURE TO CLAUSE 11.8
TABLE 1 - OVERALL SCHEME OF EVALUATION
Type of
Course
Internal
Assessment
Viva Voce End
Semester
Examination
Internal
Assessment
+ Viva Voce
Internal
Assessment +
End - Semester
Examination
Internal
Assessment +
Viva Voce +
End -Semester
Examination
Ma
x.
Pass
Min.
Ma
x.
Pass
Min.
Max. Pass
Min.
Ma
x.
Pass
Min.
Max. Pass
Min.
Max. Pas
s
Min
.
Theory
and
Elective
25 --- NA NA 75 38 NA NA 100 50 NA NA
Theory
cum
Studio
based
course
40 --- NA NA 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA
Studio
based
course
30 --- 40 --- 30 15 70 35 NA NA 100 50
Practical
Training 40 --- 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA NA NA
Dissertatio
n
40
_ 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA NA NA
Thesis
40 20 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA NA NA
NA Not Applicable
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11.9 A Candidate can apply for revaluation of his / her semester examination answer paper in a Course, within 2 weeks from
the declaration of results, on payment of a prescribed fee through proper application to the Controller through the Head
of Departments / Head of the Institution concerned. The Controller will arrange for the revaluation and the results will be
intimated to the candidate concerned through the Head of the Institution. However, this provision shall not apply to the
courses of Architectural graphics, Visual arts, Computer Studio, Communicative English, Basic Design and Architectural
Design, Practical Training, Dissertation and Thesis.
11.10 Award Of Letter Grades
All assessments of a course will be done on absolute marks basis. However, for the purpose of reporting the
performance of a candidate, letter grades, each carrying certain points, will be awarded as per the range of total
marks (out of 100) obtained by the candidate, as detailed below:
Range of total marks Letter Grade Grade Point (GP)
(Continuous assessment +
Terminal examination marks)
90 to 100 S 10
80 to 89 A 9
70 to 79 B 8
60 to 69 C 7
50 to 59 D 6
0 to 49 U 0
Incompletion of a semester I 0
(Repeat course)
With drawl from
terminal examination W 0
Absent AA 0
Audit courses AU 0
GPA = Sum of (credits X GP) / Sum of credits
Cumulative GPA (CGPA) will be calculated in a similar manner, considering all the subjects registered from the first
semester (from third semester for lateral entry candidates). U, I, W, AA and AU grades will be excluded for
calculating GPA and CGPA.
12.0 ISSUE OF GRADE CARD
A grade card for each semester will be issued, containing the following information through the HOD concerned,
after the publication of the results.
1. The credits registered and earned.
2. Grade obtained in each course.
3. Grade Point Average of the semester and Cumulative Grade Point Average earned up to the semester.
4. Month and year of appearance.

13.0ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE
A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of the B.Arch Degree provided the student has
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i) Successfully completed the course requirements and has passed all the prescribed examinations in all the
10 Semester within a maximum period of 8 years (16 Semesters) reckoned from the commencement of the
first semester to which the candidate was admitted.
ii) Completed the NCC / NSS / NSO requirements.
iii) No disciplinary action pending against the students.
iv) Minimum of 217 credits.
14.0 CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE AWARDED
14.1 First Class with Distinction :
A candidate who qualified for the award of the Degree (vide clause 13) having passed the examination in all the
courses of all the ten semesters in his / her first appearance within TEN consecutive semesters securing a CGPA of
not less than 8.00 shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction. For this purpose
the withdrawal from examination (vide clause 15) will not be construed as an appearance. Further, the authorized
break of study (vide clause 16 (iii)) will not be counted for the purpose of classification.
14.2 First Class :
A candidate who qualifies for the award of the Degree (vide Clause 13) having passed the examination in all the
courses in the final eight semesters within the maximum period of ten consecutive semesters after his / her
commencement of study in the third semester, securing a CGPA of not less than 6.50 shall be declared to have
passed the examination in First Class. For this purpose the authorized break of study (vide clause 14 (iii)) will not be
counted for the purpose of classification.
14.3 Second Class :
All other candidates (not covered in clause 14.1 & 14.2) who qualify for the award of the degree (vide clause 13)
shall be declared to have passed the examination in Second Class.
14.4 A candidate who is absent in semester examination in a course or viva voce after having registered for the same shall
be considered to have appeared in that examination for the purpose of classification.
15.0 TEMPORARY BREAK OF STUDY FROM A PROGRAMME
i) A Candidate is not normally permitted to temporarily break the study. However, if a candidate intends to
temporarily discontinue the programme in the middle for valid reasons (such as accident or hospitalization due to
prolonged ill health) and to rejoin the programme in a later semester he / she shall apply to the head of the
institution in advance, in any case, not later than the last date for registering for the semester examinations of the
semester in question, through the Head of the Department and Head of the Institution stating the reasons
therefore.
ii) The Candidate permitted to rejoin the programme after the break shall be governed by the rules and regulations
in force at the time of rejoining.
iii) The duration specified for passing all the courses for the purpose of classification vide clause 14.1 and 14.2 shall
be increased by the period of such break of study permitted.
iv) The total period for completion of the programme reckoned from, the commencement of the first semester to
which the candidate was admitted shall not exceed the maximum period specified in clause 4 irrespective of the
period of break of spent in order that he / she may be eligible for the award of the degree (vide clause 13)
v) If any student is detained for want of requisite attendance, progress and good conduct, the period spent in that
semester shall not be considered as permitted Break of Study and clause 16 (iii) is not applicable for this case.
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16.0 PROVISION FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM EXAMINATION
i) A candidate may, for valid reasons, be granted permission to withdraw from appearing for any course or courses
of only one semester examination during the entire duration of the degree programme. Also only one
application for withdrawal is permitted for that semester examination in which withdrawal is sought.
ii) Withdrawal application shall be valid only if the candidate is otherwise eligible to write the examination and if it
is made within the prescribed number of days prior to the commencement of the examination in that course or
courses and recommended by the Head of the Department and the Head of the Institution.
iii) Withdrawal shall not be construed as an appearance for the eligibility of a candidate for First Class with
Distinction.
17.0 SITE / FIELD VISIT
Every student is required to undergo at least one site or field visit per semester, starting
from the first semester of the programme.
18.0 EDUCATIONAL TOUR
Every student is required to participate in an educational tour organized by the department
for duration of not less than 2 weeks, to places of architectural significance.
19.0 PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
All students shall enroll, on admission, in any one of the personality and character development programmes the
NCC / NSS / NSO and undergo training for about 80 hours and attend a camp of about ten days.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) will have about 20 parades.
National Service Scheme (NSS) will have social service activities in and around the colleges/Institution.
National Sports Organisation (NSO) will have sports, games, drills and physical exercises.
While the training activities will normally be during weekends, the camp will normally be during vacation period.
Every student shall put in a minimum of 75% attendance in the training and attend the camp compulsorily. The
training and camp shall be completed during the first year of the programme. However, for valid reasons, the Head
of the Institution may permit a student to complete this requirement in the second year.
20.0 REVISION OF REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM
The Academic Council of the College reserves the right to revise or change or amend the regulations, the scheme of
examinations, the curriculum and the syllabi from time to time if found necessary.
21.0 SPECIAL CASES
In the event of any clarification in the interpretation of the above rules and regulations, they shall be referred to the
Standing Committee. The Standing Committee will offer suitable interpretations/ clarifications /amendments
required for special case on such references and get them ratified in the next meeting of the Academic Council. The
decision of the Academic Council will be final.
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CONTENTS
Sub.Code Title
Subjects of study
Scheme of Examinations
Question paper pattern
I SEMESTER
ARA11 Principles of Architecture I
ARA 12 Mathematics
ARA 13 History of Architecture-I
ARA 14 Communicative English
ARA 15 Materials & Construction - I
ARA 16 Architectural Graphics - I
ARA 17 Visual Arts
ARA 18 Basic Design
II SEMESTER
ARA 21 Principles of Architecture - II
ARA 22 Mechanics of Structures - I
ARA 23 History of Architecture - II
ARA 24 Environmental Sciences
ARA 25 Materials & Construction II
ARA 26 Architectural Graphics - II
ARA 27 Architectural Design - I
III SEMESTER
ARA 31 Climatology
ARA 32 Mechanics of Structures - II
ARA 33 History of Architecture - III
ARA 34 Building Services - I
ARA 35 Materials & Construction - III
ARA 36 Computer Studio - I
ARA 37 Architectural Design - II
IV SEMESTER
ARA 41 Site Planning
ARA 42 Analysis & Design of Structures-I
ARA 43 History of Architecture - IV
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ARA 44 Building services II
ARA 45 Materials & Construction - IV
ARA 46 Computer Studio - II
ARA 47 Architectural design III
V SEMESTER
ARA 51 Architectural Acoustics
ARA 52 Analysis & Design of Structures-II
ARA 53 History of Architecture - V
ARA 54 Building Services - III
ARA 55* Elective I
ARA 56 Materials & Construction - V
ARA 57 Architectural Design IV
VI SEMESTER
ARA 61 Elements and principles of Interior Design
ARA 62 Analysis & Design of Structures-III
ARA 63 History of Architecture - VI
ARA 64 Specification & Estimation
ARA 65* Elective II
ARA 66 Materials & Construction - VI
ARA 67 Architectural Design - V
VII SEMESTER
ARA 71 Practical training
VIII SEMESTER
ARA 81 Urban Economics & Sociology
ARA 82 Analysis & Design of Structures-IV
ARA 83 Human Settlements Planning
ARA 84 Professional Practice
ARA 85* Elective - III
ARA 86* Elective IV
ARA 87 Architectural Design - VI
IX SEMESTER
ARA 91 Housing
ARA 92 Ecology & Landscape
ARA 93* Elective V
ARA 94* Elective - VI
ARA 95 Dissertation
ARA 96 Architectural Design - VII
X SEMESTER
ARA 101* Elective VII
ARA 102* Elective VIII
ARA 103 Thesis
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* LIST OF ELECTIVES
V SEMESTER
ARA 55A Theory of Design
ARA 55B Advanced Computer Studio
VI SEMESTER
ARA 65A Traditional Indian Architecture
ARA 65B Cost Effective Construction
VIII SEMESTER
ARA 85A Facilities Programming
ARA 85B Energy Efficient Architecture
ARA 85C Interior Design and practices
ARA 86A Vernacular Architecture
ARA 86B Construction Technology
ARA 86C Services in High Rise Buildings
IX SEMESTER
ARA 93A Urban Design
ARA 93B Architectural conservation
ARA 93C Sustainable Architecture
ARA 94A Design Research Methods
ARA 94B Project Management
ARA 94C Design Principles for Natural Disaster
X SEMESTER
ARA 101A Indian Constitution and Society
ARA 101B Building Management Systems
ARA 101C Architecture and Psychology
ARA 102A Advanced Structures
ARA 102B Intellectual Property Rights
ARA 102C Architectural Criticism
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THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: MADURAI - 625 015.
B.Arch. Degree 2004 - Regulation
(For the candidates admitted from the academic year 2004- 2005 onwards)
Subjects of study
I SEMESTER
Total : 23
II SEMESTER
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P C
Theory
ARA 21 Principles of Architecture - II 2 0 0 2
ARA 22 Mechanics of Structures - I 3 0 0 3
ARA 23 History of Architecture - II 2 0 0 2
ARA 24 Environmental Sciences 4 0 0 3
Theory Cum Studio
ARA 25 Materials & Construction II 2 0 4 4
ARA 26 Architectural Graphics - II 1 0 4 3
Studio
ARA 27 Architectural Design - I 0 0 12 6
Total : 23
III SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 31 Climatology 2 0 0 2
ARA 32 Mechanics of Structures II 3 0 0 3
ARA 33 History of Architecture III 2 0 0 2
ARA 34 Building Services - I 3 0 0 3
Theory Cum Studio
ARA 35 Materials & Construction III 2 0 4 4
Studio
ARA 36 Computer Studio - I 1 0 4 3
ARA 37 Architectural Design - II 0 0 14 7
Theory
ARA 11 Principles of Architecture I 2 0 0 2
ARA 12 Mathematics 3 0 0 2
ARA 13 History of Architecture-I 2 0 0 2
Theory Cum Studio
ARA 14 Communicative English 1 0 2 2
ARA 15 Materials & Construction - I 2 0 4 4
ARA 16 Architectural Graphics - I 1 0 4 3
Studio
ARA 17 Visual Arts 0 0 6 3
ARA 18 Basic Design 0 0 10 5
16
Total : 24
IV SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 41 Site Planning 2 0 0 2
ARA 42 Analysis & Design of Structures-I 3 0 0 3
ARA 43 History of Architecture IV 2 0 0 2
ARA 44 Building Services - II 3 0 0 3
Theory Cum Studio
ARA 45 Materials & Construction IV 2 0 4 4
Studio
ARA 46 Computer Studio - II 1 0 4 3
ARA 47 Architectural Design - III 0 0 14 7
Total : 24
V SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 51 Architectural Acoustics 2 0 0 2
ARA 52 Analysis & Design of
Structures-II
3 0 0 3
ARA 53 History of Architecture V 2 0 0 2
ARA 54 Building Services - III 3 0 0 3
ARA 55* Elective - I 2 0 0 2
Theory Cum Studio
ARA 56 Materials & Construction V 2 0 4 4
Studio
ARA 57 Architectural Design - IV 0 0 14 7
Total : 23
VI SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 61 Elements and principles of
Interior Design
2 0 0 2
Structures-III
3 0 0 3
ARA 63 History of Architecture IV 2 0 0 2
ARA 64 Specification & Estimation 3 0 0 3
ARA 65* Elective - II 2 0 0 2
Theory Cum Studio
ARA 66 Materials & Construction VI 2 0 4 4
Studio
ARA 67 Architectural Design - V 0 0 14 7
Total : 23
17
VII SEMESTER
Studio
ARA 71 Practical Training 0 0 0 10
Total : 10
VIII SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 81 Urban Economics & Sociology 3 0 0 3
Structures-IV
3 0 0 3
ARA 83 Human Settlements Planning 3 0 0 3
ARA 84 Professional Practice 3 0 0 3
ARA 85* Elective III 3 0 0 3
ARA 86* Elective IV 3 0 0 3
Studio
ARA 87 Architectural Design - VI 0 0 14 7
Total : 25
IX SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 91 Housing 3 0 0 3
ARA 92 Ecology & Landscape 3 0 0 3
ARA 93* Elective V 3 0 0 3
ARA 94* Elective - VI 3 0 0 3
Studio
ARA 95 Dissertation 0 0 8 4
ARA 96 Architectural Design - VII 0 0 14 7
Total : 23
X SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 101* Elective VII 3 0 0 3
ARA 102* Elective VIII 3 0 0 3
Studio
ARA 103 Thesis 0 0 26 13
Total : 19
TOTAL CREDITS: 217
*LIST OF ELECTIVES
V SEMESTER
18
Theory
ARA 55A Theory of Design 2 0 0 2
ARA 55B Advanced Computer Studio 1 0 2 2
VI SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 65A Traditional Indian Architecture 2 0 0 2
ARA 65B Cost Effective Construction 2 0 0 2
VIII SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 85A Facilities Programming 3 0 0 3
ARA 85B Energy Efficient Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARA 85C Interior Design and practices 1 0 4 3
ARA 86A Vernacular Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARA 86B Construction Technology 3 0 0 3
ARA 86C Services in High Rise Buildings 3 0 0 3
IX SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 93A Urban Design 3 0 0 3
ARA 93B Architectural conservation 3 0 0 3
ARA 93C Sustainable Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARA 94A Design Research Methods 3 0 0 3
ARA 94B Project Management 3 0 0 3
ARA 94C Design Principles for Natural Disaster 3 0 0 3
X SEMESTER
Theory
ARA 101A Indian Constitution and Society 3 0 0 3
ARA 101B Building Management Systems 3 0 0 3
ARA 101C Architecture and Psychology 3 0 0 3
ARA 102A Advanced Structures 3 0 0 3
ARA 102B Intellectual Property Rights 3 0 0 3
ARA 102C Architectural Criticism 3 0 0 3
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THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: MADURAI - 625 015.
B.Arch. Degree 2004 - Regulation
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2004 2005 onwards)
Scheme Of Examinations
I SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Course Title Internal
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passing
Min.
Max. Passing
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Ma
x.
Durati
on of
Exam
. in
Hours
ARA 11 Principles of
Architecture-I
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 12 Mathematics - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 13 History of
Architecture - I
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Theory / Studio
ARA 14 Communicative
English
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 15 Materials and
Construction I
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
ARA 16 Architectural
Graphics-I
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Studio
ARA 17 Visual Arts - 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 3
ARA 18 Basic Design - 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 6
II SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passing
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Ma
x.
Durat
ion of
Exam
. in
Hour
s
ARA 21 Principles of
Architecture-II
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 22 Mechanics of
Structures I
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 23 History of
Architecture - II
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 24 Environmental
Sciences
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Theory / Studio
ARA 25 Materials &
Construction - II
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
20
Graphics-II
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Studio
Design - I
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 6
III SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-
Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max.
Durati
on of
Exam
. in
Hours
ARA 31 Climatology - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 32 Mechanics of
Structures II
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 33 History of
Architecture III
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 34 Building Services -
I
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Theory / Studio
Construction III
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Studio
ARA 36 Computer Studio-I - 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
ARA 37 Architectural Design
- II
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 12
IV SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max.
Durati
on of
Exam
. in
Hours
ARA 41 Site Planning - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 42 Analysis and Design
of Structures-I
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 43 History of
Architecture IV
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
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ARA 44 Building Services -
II
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Theory / Studio
Construction IV
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Studio
ARA 46 Computer
Studio-II
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Design - III
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 12
V SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Ma
x.
Passin
g
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max.
Duratio
n of
Exam.
in
Hours
Acoustics
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 52 Analysis and
Design of
Structures-II
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 53 History of
Architecture V
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 54 Building
Services III
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 55 *Elective - I - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Theory / Studio
Construction V
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Studio
Design - IV
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 12
VI SEMESTER
Theory
22
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max.
Duratio
n of
Exam.
in
Hours
ARA 61 Elements and
Principles of
Interior Design
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 62 Analysis and
Design of
Structures-III
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 63 History of
Architecture
VI
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 64 Specification and
Estimation
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 65 *Elective - II - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Theory / Studio
Construction VI
- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4
Studio
Design - V
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50
VII SEMESTER
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Max.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max.
Duration
of Exam.
in Hours
ARA 71 Practical
Training
- 40 - - 30 60 - - 50 100 - - -
VIII SEMESTER
Theory
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Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max.
Duration
of Exam.
in Hours
ARA 81 Urban
Economics &
Sociology
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 82 Analysis and
Design of
Structures-IV
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 83 Human
Settlements
Planning
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 84 Professional
Practice
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 85 *Elective III - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 86 *Elective - IV - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Studio
Design VI
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 18
IX SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passing
Min.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passing
Min.
Max.
Durati
on of
Exam
. in
Hours
ARA 91 Housing - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 92 Landscape &
Ecology
- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 93 *Elective V - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA 94 *Elective VI - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Studio
ARA 95 Dissertation - 40 - - 30 60 - - 50 100 - - -
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Design VII
- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 18
X SEMESTER
Theory
Course
Code
Assessment
Marks (1)
End-Semester
Examination
(2)
Viva Voce
(3)
Total
(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Passing
Min.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Ma
x.
Passi
ng
Min.
Max. Pas
sin
g
Mi
n.
Max. Passing
Min.
Max.
Durat
ion of
Exam
. in
Hour
s
ARA
101
*Elective VII - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
ARA
102
*Elective VIII - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3
Studio
ARA
103
Thesis 20 40 - - 30 60 - - 50 100 - - -
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR THEORY / ELECTIVE BASED COURSE
Always 100 mark for end semester examination.
Marks will be reduced to 75 during processing
Duration: 3 Hrs Maximum Marks: 100
For all theory / elective based course except Advanced Computer studio and Interior Design and Practices
Answer all questions
Part A: 10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) : 10 x 2 = 20 Marks
Part B: 5 questions (Question No. 11 to 15) covering: 5 x 16 = 80 Marks
All units of syllabus
Total = 100 Marks
*Question No. 11 is compulsory which may contain sub division (without choice) and may be from any unit of the syllabus.
*Question No. 12 to 19 will be of either or type.
For the elective based course Advanced Computer studio and Interior Design & Practices (To be treated as
practical)
Answer All questions
Part A THEORY :
10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) : 10 x 4 = 40 Marks
Part B PRACTICALS:
Any 2 of 3 questions (Question No. 11 to 13) : 2 x 30 = 60 Marks
Total = 100 Marks
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR THEORY CUM STUDIO BASED COURSE
Always 100 marks for end semester examination.
For subjects as per clause 9.4 (a)
Duration: 4 Hrs Max marks: 100
Architectural Graphics I , Architectural Graphics II,
Materials & Construction I, Materials & Construction II,
Materials & Construction III, Materials & Construction IV ,
Materials & Construction V and Materials & Construction VI.
Part A: 10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) :10 x 2 = 20 Marks
Part B: 5 questions (Question No. 11 to 15) covering :5 x 16 = 80 Marks
All units of syllabus
Total = 100 Marks
*Question No. 11 is compulsory which may contain sub division (without choice) and may be from any unit of the syllabus.
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*Question No. 12 to 19 will be of either or type.
For subjects as per clause 9.4 (b) (To be treated as practical)
Duration: Max marks: 100
3 Hrs: Communicative English
4 Hrs: Computer studio- I & Computer studio- II
Part A THEORY :
10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) : 10 x 4 = 40 Marks
Part B PRACTICALS:
Any 2 of 3 questions (Question No. 11 to 13) : 2 x 30 = 60 Marks
Total = 100 Marks
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR STUDIO BASED COURSE
Always 100 marks for end semester examination.
Duration : Maximum Marks: 100
3 Hrs : Visual Arts
6 Hrs : Basic Design & Architectural Design I
12 Hrs : Architectural Design II & Architectural Design III
Architectural Design IV & Architectural Design V
18 Hrs : Architectural Design VI & Architectural Design VII
Answer any one question out of two. 1 x 100 = 100 Marks
Total 100 Marks
Instructions for the course Architectural Design II, III, IV, V, VI & VII.
Six hours enlodge on the first day and six hours on the second and third day
Sketch design with the single line concept of the project shall be submitted at end of the first day.
Departure from the first day sketch design are not permitted.
Drawings and notes connected with the examination shall not be taken out from the examination hall during the
course of the examination.
Stage wise Evaluation Procedure for Architectural Design - I ( 6 Hours)
Design Concept which include the single drawings expressing zoning,
circulation pattern, proximity diagram, conceptual sketches/ sections etc.
: 30 marks
Site plan, Floor plan, One elevation, One section and
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details with any medium of presentation : 70 marks
Total 100 Marks
Stage wise Evaluation Procedure for
Architectural Design - II, III. IV & V (12 Hours)
: 30 marks
Site plan, Floor plan or floor plans, One elevation, One section ,
Schematic sketch view and details with any medium of presentation
: 70 marks
Total 100 Marks
Stage wise Evaluation Procedure for
Architectural Design - VI& VII (18 Hours)
: 30 marks
Site plan, Floor plan or floor plans, One elevation, One section ,
Exterior view and details with any medium of presentation
: 70 marks
Total 100 Marks
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ARA 11 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE-I L T P C
2 0 0 2
AIM: To introduce students to architecture and the principles of architecture. Students are acquainted to the aesthetic,
psychological and perceptional aspects of architecture. To teach the application of these principles in basic and
architectural design.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT - I INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE 4
Definition and description of architecture. Architecture as a profession and the role of architect in brief. The multifaceted
nature of architecture catering to the arts, science, technology and humanities.
UNIT II AESTHETICS AND VISUAL PERCEPTION 8
The concept of beauty: Philosophical and psychological, subjective and objective perspectives. Basic principles of visual
perception in architecture: Primary elements, form and its visual qualities, form and space. Additive forms and subtractive
forms.
UNIT III PRINCIPLES IN COMPOSITION 6
Ordering principles in architecture axis, symmetry, hierarchy, rhythm, balance. Application of ordering principles in
buildings with examples from history of architecture.
UNIT IV AESTHETIC COMPONENTS OF DESIGN AND COLOUR 6
Specific qualities of design to include dominance, dramatic effect, punctuating effect, harmony, unity, climax, accentuation
and contrast with examples from history of architecture. The use of colours in architecture, principles of colours and their
application in architecture with examples from history of architecture.
UNIT V SCALE AND PROPORTION 6
Proportion introduction to the concept and various proportioning systems. Theories of proportion, golden section, the order,
anthropometrics proportion with examples from history of architecture. Scale application of human scale and generic scale
in architecture with examples from history of architecture.
Total number of periods: 30
Text Books:
1. .Sir Banister Fletcher A History of Architecture, Butterworths,London1987.
2. Francis D.K.Ching,Architecture Forms,Space and Order,VanNostrand
Publications, Newyork,1979.
References:
1.Ernest Burden-Elements of Architectural Design- A visual resource, Van Nostrand Reinhold,1994.
2.Pramar.V.S., Design fundamentals in architecture, 1973, Sowmiya publications pvt.ltd, New Delhi.
ARA 12 MATHEMATICS L T P C
3 0 0 2
AIM:To develop analytical skills needed for problem solving and creative thinking.
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COURSE WORK:

UNIT I INTEGRATION & FUNCTIONS OF TWO VARIABLES 9
Integration of rational, trigonometric and irrational functions, properties of definite integrals, Reduction formulae for
trigonometric functions. Taylors Theorem with remainder Maxima and Minima ( Simple Problems)
UNIT -II ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 9
Linear, second order and higher order Differential equations with constant coefficients. Differential equations with variable
coefficients of Euler type.
UNIT III BASIC STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 10
The arithmetic mean, median, mode, standard deviation and variance. Regression and correlation, elementary probability
theory, conditional probability.
UNIT-IV TRIGONOMETRY AND MENSURATION 9
Trigonometric( sine, cosine and tan functions) and exponential function, De-moivers theorem. Area of plane figures,
computation of volume of solid figures.
UNIT V GEOMETRY IN ARCHITECTURE 8
Ratio and systems of proportion definition and derivation of golden ratio , Fibonacci series.
Total No. of periods: 45
Text Books:
1. B. S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1998
2. P. Kandasamy, K. Thilakavathy and K. Gunavathy, Engineering Mathematics Vol I
and II, S. Chandan Publishers 1998
3. Kappraff Jay, Connections; The Geometric bridge between art and science,
McGraw Hill Inc. Ltd., USA, 1991.
ARA 13 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I L T P C
2 0 0 2
AIM: To understand the evolution of prehistoric architecture and to have cross cultural influences of the various
civilizations.
To study the various factors that influences the architecture of the region and outline the architectural character with
important examples
COURSE WORK:
UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2
Aim, importance, bases for the development of Architecture. Factors influencing Architecture and Factors in Architecture.
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UNIT-II: PREHISTORIC AGE 4
Classification of Architecture in Prehistoric Age-Paleolithic, Mesolithic& Neolithic with examples in dwellings, collective
tombs and prehistoric monuments. Dwellings & defensive structures in Iron age, Bronze Age.
UNIT III: EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE 8 Factors influencing Architecture
Outline of Architectural classification of Ancient Egypt, outline the architectural character with examples covering mastabas,
pyramids and cult temples. Evolution of pyramids-Great Pyramid of Cheops, Gizeh, Great temple of Ammon, Karnak, Abu
Simbel.
UNIT-IV: WEST ASIA 8
Urban evolution of Sumerian, Babylonian and Persian cultures Factors influencing architecture Outline of architectural
character Ziggurat at Urnammu, Palace of Sargon- Khorsabad, Palace of Persepolis- Persia.
UNIT-V: ANCIENT INDIA 8
Indus valley civilization Culture and pattern of settlement. Examples from Mohenjadaro, Harappa and lothal. Impact of
Aryan culture Vedic village and the rudimentary form of bamboo and wood, wooden constructions under Mauryan rule
Text Books:
1. Sir Bannister Fletcher, A History Of Architecture, University of London, The Antholone Press, 1986
2. Pier Luigi Nervi, General Editor History of World Architecture Series, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Pub., New York,
1972
3. Spiro Kostof A History of Architecture Setting and Rituals, Oxford University Press, London 1985
References:
1. S. Lloyd and H. W. Muller, History of World Architecture Series, Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1986.
2. Gosta, E. Sandsfrom, Man the Builder, Mc. Graw Hill Book Company, New York 1970
ARA 14 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
L T P C
1 0 2 2
AIM: To develop competence in English required for effective comprehension and communication for professional
needs.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT -I READING COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARISING 12
Comprehension of technical and non technical materials, skimming, scanning, inferring, predicting and responding to
content.Comprehension, application, evaluation, information structure, study skills, note making, summarising.
UNIT - II LISTENING, SPEAKING AND DIALOGUE WRITING 12
Listening with understanding to recoreded, Structured talks and class room lectures-comprehending the matter- understanding
the link between different parts of speech. Sounds, stress, intonation,question tag, asking and answering questions, dialogues,
description of objects, fluentcy,role play, three minute speeches.
UNIT III WRITING - ANALYTICAL ESSAY WRITING 6
Generating and organising ideas, effective sentences, cohesive paragraphs, clear and concise writing, supporting ideas with
example or evidence, verifying contradictory points, arriving at a consensus.
UNIT IV TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 6
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Introduction to technical writing
A)Technical reports: Definition; Types B)Mechanism of writing; Unity;Coherence;
Apprpriateness;Brevity;Clarity;Understanding the Reader. C)Use of Graphics: Selection;Construction;Placement and
interpretation. D) Division into patrs; wrirting bibliography; footnotes E) Presentation: margin; spacing; numbering of
sections; lettering; punctuation; symbol; abbreviations; units of measurement; mathematical expressions. F) Resume writing
G) Writing a scientific paper
UNIT - V DISCUSSION 9
A) Discussion to select a project topic; thesis statement; decision on methodology; interpretation of graphics; discussion on
general topics; peer learning. B) Preparation and delivery of short speeches on general topics C) Use of visual aids; poise D)
Assessment of performance in group discussion, short speeches and interviews based on a set criteria
Text Book:
1. Jajatilake, C.L.V and S.Sivasegaram,Technical Report Writing, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Corporation Ltd,
New Delhi, 1979
2. Sasikumar.V. and P.V.Damija, Spoken English, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Corporation Ltd, New Delhi, 1997
References:
1. How To Read Fast And Better, Readers Digest, 1983
2. Stanton Nicky, Mastering Communication, Mc Millan Master Series, London,1996
ARA 15 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION I L T P C
2 0 4 4
AIM: To understand basic building materials like brick and stone in terms of its properties uses in construction and to
learn the construction techniques and details through construction drawings, sketches and field visits.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 10
Introduction to building construction, building system and building materials. Components and function of foundation , plinth,
super structure, openings, lintels, roof, parapet.
Building component to be studied through a cross section drawing of a masonry building.

UNIT II SOILS AND LIME 8
Soil formation, grain size distribution, classification system. Types of lime properties and uses preparation of lime mortar
mix proportion for various works.

UNIT IV STONES 20
Classification of rocks various types of stones used for construction use of stone in building construction test for stone
deterioration preservation various stone finishes like dressing, polishing.
Drawings of types of masonry random rubble and ashalar
Drawings of stone foundation, lintel, sill, arches ( semi-circular & segmental), corbel.
UNIT IV BRICKS AND CLAY PRODUCTS 7
Properties uses of brick in building construction - types of bricks: traditional and modular properties of sound bricks
clay products: ceramic, terracotta types and use in building construction.
UNIT V BRICKS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 30
Drawings of brick bonding - english and flemish : L- junction, T- junction, intersections. Stretcher and header bond. Rat-trap
bond, Creative bonding.
Drawings piers and foundation
Drawings of arches, lintels, corbels
Drawings of reinforced brick masonry masonry walls & piers
Drawings of flat roof system jack arch & madras terrace
Drawing of cavity wall Total number of periods: 75
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Text books:
1. Engineering Materials by S.C.Rangwala
2. Civil Engineering Drawing by V.B.Sikka
3. Building Construction by B.C.Punmia
4. Building construction by Vol I & II W.B.Makay
References:
1. Brickwork by E.Lindsay Braley.
2. Building Illustrated by W.H.Smith
3. Architectural Building Construction Vol I&II by Walter .R.Jaggard

ARA 16 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS I L T P C
1 0 4 3
AIM: To introduce the various geometrical forms, drafting skills and the importance of the geometry in
architecture.To introduce 3D models and various techniques in measuring buildings.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT-I; GEOMETRICAL DRAWING: 10
Introduction to Architectural drawing and need for Architectural Drawing. Plane Geometry scale and angle construction of
planes, curves, circles, tangent and regular polygon area construction. Introduction to scales, various types of scales, plain
scale, Diagonal scale.
UNIT 1I: SOLID GEOMETRY 15
Simple projections, projection and development of the solid, section of solids, interpenetration of solids and true shape of
sections.
UNIT III: ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION 15
Introduction to orthographic projections -drawing of lines, basic shapes in different positions. Orthographic projections of
planar surface geometrical shapes like square, circle, hexagon, etc. and combination of shapes. Orthographic projection of
3D objections construction of plan, elevation and section of 3D objects and projections in various positions.
UNIT IV: ISOMETRIC AND AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION 10
Introduction to isometric and axonometric projections. Isometric drawings of simple geometric forms and combination of
different forms, isometric drawings of real life objects like duster, match box, stool etc.
UNIT V: SIMPLE MEASURED DRAWINGS 25
Principles of basic architectural drafting- line value lettering basic, multi-view projections and sections-presentation formats
Measured drawings of simple objects, drawing table, stool etc. Measurement of building elements like columns, door and
windows etc.
(Exercises in identifying various geometrical forms in buildings and deriving building forms from two dimensional to three
dimensional and vice versa in all the units.)*
*No questions shall appear from this section for examination purpose.
Text books:
1. Engineering drawing by V. Natarajan
2. Engineering drawing by R.Venugopal
References
1. Geometrical Drawing IH.Morris,
2. Geometrical Drawing for Art Students- Orient Longman, Madras, 1982.
3. George K. Stegman, Harry J. Stegman, Architectural Drafting Printed in USA by American Technical Society,
1996
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4. Francis Ching, Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand Rein Hold Company, New York, 1964.
5. C.Leslie Martin, Architectural Graphics, The Macmillion Company, New York, 1964.
ARA 17 VISUAL ARTS L T P C
0 0 6 3
AIM: To enhance and strengthen students ability of visual perception and demonstrative skills through various
mediums and techniques. To train the students for application of visual arts in architectural design development and
presentation.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT I FREEHAND DRAWING 25
Techniques and principles of freehand drawing , drawing of various elements of nature and man made objects.
Black and White medium: pencils, charcoals, pen and ink.
Introduction to concepts of colour application hue, intensity and value, primary, secondary and complimentary colours,
shades and tints, warm and cool colours.
Colour medium: water colour ( transparent & opaque), poster colour, pastels, colour pencils,
oils
UNIT II BASIC MODEL MAKING AND SCULPTURING 15
Techniques and principles of model making and sculpturing for effective 3 dimensional perception and communication, using
various materials.
Study models/conceptual models: perception and demonstration of form, depth, texture, and organization using clay,
terracotta, thermacol, plaster-of-paris, papers, board, wire.
UNIT III ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING 25
Rendering techniques for architectural drawings : building perspectives- interiors and exteriors, building plans and site plans,
articulating features such as landscape, furniture, human figures etc
Various mediums in :Black and white : pencils, sketch pens, charcoal, pen and ink. Colour : colour pencils, sketch
pens, pastels, water colour, poster colour, oils.
UNIT IV ARCHITECTURAL MODEL MAKING 25
Model making methods and techniques for design development and presentations.
Structural models : Developing skeleton / frame models for 3-dimensional perception of form, geometry & structures
in evolution of design, using various mediums like paper, boards, metal wires and frames, rope etc
Building / building detail models: Developing architectural building models with site features for design
communication, using various mediums like paper, boards, thermacol.
Text Books:
1. Albert O.Halse, Architectural Rendering, A technique of contemporary- presentation, Mc Graw Hill Book Company,
New York, 1972.
2. Mulick Milind, Water colour, Jyotsna Prakasan, Mumbai 2002.
3. Farey. A.Cyril, Architectural Drawing Perspective and Rendering A Handbook for students and draftsmen.
References :
1. Chen.S.M.John, Architecture in Pen and Ink, Mc. Graw Hill Book Company, USA, 1995.
2. Robert S. Oliver, The Complete Sketch, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1989.
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ARA 18 BASIC DESIGN L T P C
0 0 10 5
AIM: To introduce students to fundamentals of basic design, methods of perception and concepts of creative thinking
through design exercises.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT I 75
Exercise to explore characteristic of line, shapes, forms, volumes, textures, color to enhance the students perception of 2
dimensional and 3 dimensional composition and organization.
UNIT II 75
Creative and conceptual evolution of design solution by applying principles such as rhythm, harmony, proportion systems to
train the students in design thinking.
References:
1. Maitland Graves, The Art of Colour and Design, McGraw Hill book Company Inc., 1951(2
nd
Edn.)
2. Edward D.Mills-Planning the Architects Hand Book Bitterworth, London, 1985.
3. V.S.Pramar, Design fundamentals in Architecture, Somaiya Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1973.
4. Francis D.K.Ching-Architecture- Form Space and order Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., (Canada), 1979.
5. John W.Mills- The Technique of sculpture, B.T. Bastsford Limited, New York- Reinhold publishing Corporation,
London, 1996
6. Elda Fezei, Henry Moore, hamlyn, London, New York, Sydney, Toronto, 1972.
7. C. Lawrence Bunchy- Acrylic for Sculpture and Design, 450, West 33
rd
Street, New York N.Y.10001, 1972.
8. Orbid Publishing Ltd., Know how the complete course in Dit and Home Improvements NO.22, Bed Fordbury,
London, W.C.2, 1981.
ARA 21 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE - II L T P C
2 0 0 2
AIM: To introduce students to physical and functional aspects of architecture. Emphasis is laid on organization of
form and space towards designing functional and aesthetic built environment.
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COURSE WORK:
UNIT - I ORGANISATION OF FORM AND SPACE 6
Spatial relationship with building examples :Space within space, interlocking spaces, adjacent spaces, spaces linked by a
common space.
Spatial organization : influencing factors and various types with building examples : centralized, linear, radial, clustered, grid.

UNIT II CIRCULATION 6
Function of building circulation, components of building circulation the building approach, the building entrance,
configuration of the path, path space relationship, form of circulation space with building example. Simple circulation
diagrams for buildings.
UNIT III APPROPRIATE SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMAN ACTIVITIES
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Human activities: Classification based on the purpose and impact on the activity due to age, number and sex of the performer.
The need for appropriate space and environment for performing the activities efficiently. The impact of the built environment
on the activity. The two way relationship between activity and environment. The architects role in the creation of built
environment. The relationship between form and function in nature and man made objects with examples. Analysis of the
form and function of a few natural and manmade objects.
UNIT IV IMPACT OF CLIMATE AND SITE ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
4
Climate: Basic principles of climatic comfort, means of achieving them in buildings example to be cited from history of
architecture. Site planning: The relationship between activity space, environment and site. The relationship between site and
its surroundings- examples to be cited from history of architecture
UNIT V ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN : PROCESS 6
Architectural design : The process and strategies to be considered in evolving design. Integrating aesthetic and functional
aspects in design relationship between the beliefs, values, aspirations of the user, spatial requirements and the built
environment.
` Total number of periods: 30
Text Books:
1. .Sir Banister Fletcher A History of Architecture, Butterworths,London1987.
2. Francis D.K.Ching,Architecture Forms,Space and Order,VanNostrand
Publications, Newyork,1979.
3. Ernest Burden-Elements of Architectural Design- A visual resource,
Van Nostrand Reinhold,1994.
References:
Pramar.V.S., Design fundamentals in architecture, 1973, Sowmiya publications pvt.ltd, New Delhi.
ARA 22 MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES - I L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM: To introduce the basics of applied mechanics ( statics) like force, moment, resolution of forces, analysis of simple
structures like steel truss, calculation of moment of inertia of plane figures, locating centre of gravity and principle
behind stresses and strain, elastic constant, bending moment and shear force in beams.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT I STATICS OF FORCES AND MOMENTS 6
Forces definition type of forces system composition and resolution of forces resultant and moment of a force
Varignons theorem equilibrium of forces free body diagram reaction.
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UNIT II STATIC ANALYSIS OF SIMPLE STRUCTURE 10
Type of structures trusses and frames analysis of trusses by method of joints and sections.
UNIT III CENTROID AND MOMENT OF INERTIA 7
Centroid definition- centroid of length, area and volume theorem of Pappus Guldinus moment of inertia of plane area
principal moment of inertia parallel and perpendicular axis theorem moment of inertia of square, rectangular, circular,
triangular, rolled steel sections and built-up section.
UNIT IV STRESS, STRAIN AND COMPOUND STRESS 10
Definition stress strain diagram for mild steel and concrete concept of axial and volumetric stresses and strains
temperature stresses elastic constant application to problems.
UNIT V BEAMS : BENDING MOMENT AND SHEAR FORCE 12
Different types of loading various support conditions. Relation between loading, bending moment and shear force shear
force and bending moment diagrams for simply supported, cantilevered and hanging beams.
ARA 23 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-II L T P C
2 0 0 2
AIM: To understand the evolution of Ancient architecture and to have cross cultural influences of the various places.
To study the various factors that influences the architecture of the region and outline the architectural character with
important examples
COURSE WORK:
UNIT- I GREECE 7
Evolution of city states Development of art, sculpture, architecture in the archaic and classic periods Factors influencing
architecture Outline of architectural character Orders in architecture Doric, Ionic, Corinthian; Parthenon, Athens,
Erecthion, Athens, Theatre Epidaurous; Tower of Winds.

UNIT-II ROME 7
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Outline of salient features of Etruscan architecture. Factors influencing Roman architecture, building construction techniques
of Romans Roman Forum; Thermae of Caracalla; Collosseum, Rome; Pantheon, Rome; Circus Maximus, Rome.
UNIT-III EARLY CHRISTIAN AND BYZANTINE 6
Birth and spread of early Christianity Evolution of church forms Factors influencing architecture Outline of
Architectural character St. Clement, Rome; St. Sophia, Constantinople; St. Marks, Venice; St. Vitale, Ravenna.
UNIT-IV BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE 6
Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism Architectural Production during Ashokas rule- Ashokan Pillar, Saranath, and
Rock cut caves at Barabar, Sanchi Stupa. Salient features of a chaitya hall and Vihara, Rock cut architecture in the
western and Eastern ghats Karli, Viharas at nasik, Ranigumpha, Udaigiri.
UNIT-V HINDU ARCHITECTURE 4
Evolution of Hindu Temple- Early shrines of the Gupta and Chalukyan periods Tigawa Temple, Ladh Khan and Durga
Temple at Aihole, Papnatha and Virupaksha Temples at Pattadakal Dravidian culture Rock cut productions under Pallavas-
Shore Temple at Mahaballipuram.
Text Books:
1. Percy Brown, Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period), Taraporevala and Sons, Bombay, 1983.
2. Satish Grover, The Architecture of India (Buddhist and Hindu Period), Vikas Publishing Housing
Pvt.Ltd.,New Delhi, 1981.
3. Sir Bannister Fletcher, A History Of Architecture, University of London, The Antholone Press, 1986
4. Pier Luigi Nervi, General Editor History of World Architecture Series, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Pub., New York,
1972
5. Spiro Kostof A History of Architecture Setting and Rituals, Oxford University Press, London 1985
References:
1. Volwahsen, Living Architecture-India (Buddhist and Hindu), Oxford and IBM,London, 1969.
2. Christoper Tadgelli, The History of Architecture in India from the dawn of Civilization to the end of Raj,
Longman group, U.K.Ltd., London,1990.
3. Carmen Kagal, Vistara: The Architecture of India, Published By Festival of India, 1986.
4. Electa Moniteur, Architecture in India, M/s. Electa France, Milan, 1985.
5. George Mitchell, The Hindu Temple, BI Pub., Bombay,1977.
6. S. Lloyd and H. W. Muller, History of World Architecture Series, Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1986.
7. Gosta, E. Sandsfrom, Man the Builder, Mc. Graw Hill Book Company, New York 1970
ARA 24 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE L T P C
3 0 0 3
AIM : The alarming rate of exploitation of natural resources by mankind results in total environmental
mismanagement. Hence the fundamental knowledge on environment and its science becomes utmost important for
every citizen of our country. The aim of the subject is to impart the basic knowledge on
Environmental science.
COURSE WORK:
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UNIT-I GENERAL 10
Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies- definition- scope-importance-need for public awareness.
Natural resources :
Forest : Use and over exploitation, deforestation, timber extraction, mining, dam and their effects on forests and tribal people.
Water : Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods- draughts.
Food : Agriculture : over grazing : effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer- pesticide problem- water logging- salinity.
UNIT-IIECOSYSTEMS 8
Concept of an ecosystem- structure and function- components- energy flow in the ecosystem- ecological succession- food
chains, food webs and ecological pyramids- types of eco systems- forest ecosystem- grass land ecosystem desert ecosystem-
aquatic ecosystem
UNIT- III BIO DIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION 8
Introduction- definition- genetic, species and ecosystem diversity- bio geographical classification of India- value of
biodiversity consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values. Hot spots of biodiversity- threats to
biodiversity : habitat loss, poaching of wild life, man wildlife conflicts. Endangered and endemic species of India
conservation of biodiversity- in-situ and ex-situ conservation
UNIT- IV ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 10
Definition- causes, effects and control measures of air pollution- water pollution- soil pollution- noise pollution- solid waste
management- causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial waste.
UNIT V SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 9
Water conservation- rain water harvesting- climate change- global warming- acid rain-ozone layer depletion- waste land
reclamation-environmental protection act- air act water act- wild life protection act- forest conservation act- issues in
enforcement- public awareness.
Text Books:
1. Suresh .K. Dhameja, Environmental Engineering and management, S.K.Khataria & Sons, Delhi, 2000.
References:
1. B.K.Sharma & H.Kaur, An Introduction to Environmental pollution, GOEL Publishing House, Meerut First Edition,
1997 ( Unit II & IV )
2. B.K.Sharma & H.Kaur, Environmental Chemistry, GOEL Publishing House, Meerut SecondEdition, 1995 ( Unit II &
IV )
3. Wright & Nebel, Environmental science towards a sustainable future, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, 2000.
ARA 25 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION II L T P C
2 0 4 4
AIM : To study the properties of timber and the techniques of construction. Emphasis is also given to rural materials
and cost effective construction techniques through construction drawings, sketches and field visits
COURSE WORK:
UNIT-I TIMBER-I 8
Softwood and hardwood physical properties & uses, seasoning, conversion, defects, decay and preservation of timber, fire
retardant treatment, anti-termite treatment, industrial timber plywood, blockboard, particleboard, fibreboard.
UNIT-IITIMBER-II 35
Drawings in : Types of joinery, windows, doors, ventilators,timber partitions, staircase ( straight flight & dog-legged ), roof-
king post, queen post and close couple roof, timber built in furniture using plywood.
UNIT- III RURAL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION 10
Properties and uses of rural building materials- mud, coconut, palm, bamboo, casuarinas, reeds, hay and straw.
* Application and uses to be studied through sketches.
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UNIT- IV COST EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION 12
Introduction to concepts of cost effective construction in building construction, various techniques- filler slab, rat trap bond,
Alternate materials : properties, uses and application.
UNIT V GLASS 10
Composition of glass, properties and uses, special types of glass uses , properties and application in the building industry of
sheet glass, plate glass, safety glass, tinted- coated glass, glass bricks.
Text Books:
1 W.B.Mckay,Building Conctruction, Vol.1,2,3Longmans,U.K.1981.
2. Building Construction by B.C.Punmia, Lakshmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., N.Delhi.
References:
1. Don A.Watson, Construction Materials and Processes, McGraw Hill Co., 1972.
2. Alanwerth, Materials, The Mitchell Pub. Co.Ltd., London,1986.
3. R.Chudleu,Building Construction Handbook,British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data, London, 1990.
4. S.C.Rangawala, Engineering Materials, Charotar Pub. House, Anand,1997.
ARA 26 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS-II L T P C
1 0 4 3
OBJECTIVES: To orient the students towards the basic techniques of presentation like drafting, rendering etc. To enhance the
visualization skills of 3D objects using light and shade effects.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT I MEASURED DRAWING 30
Detailed measured drawing/documentation of historic and architectural monument or building. Measured drawing of various
sites and other landscape elements.
UNIT II PERSPECTIVE 25
Characteristics of Perspective Drawings, Perspective systems and methods. Two point perspective of simple objects, outdoor
and interior view of a building. one point and three point perspective of interior Perspective theory and practice, commercial
method of perspective drawing.
UNIT III SCIOGRAPHY 20
Principles of shades and shadows - Shadows of lines and circles. Shadows of architectural elements. Shadows of circular
solids. Shadows on buildings.
(Exercises in casting the various sciography can be done in the class with the help of light sources.)*
*No questions shall appear from this section for examination purpose.
Text Books:
1. Clande Batley, Indian Architecture, D.B.Taraporevale Sons and Co., Ltd., Bombay
2. William Kirby Lockard, Drawing as a Means to Architecture, Van Nostrand, Reinhold Company, New York.
3. Robert W.Gill, Basic Perspective, Thames and Hudson, London, 1974.
4. Francis Ching, Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand and Reinhold Company, New York, 1975
5. Rober W.Gill, Advanced Perspective, Thames and Hudson, London, 1974.
References:
1. George A.Dinsmore, Analytical Graphics- D.Van Nostrand, Company inc., Canada.
2. John M.Holmes, Applied Perspective, Sir lsaac, Piotman and Sons Lt., London 1954..
3. Interiors: Perspective in Architecture Design Graphic-SMA Publishing Co.Ltd.
Japan, 1967.
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4. C.Leslie Martin, Architectural Graphics, The Macmillan Company, New Yourk, 1964.
5. Emest Norling, Perspective drawing, Walter Foster Art Books California, 1986.
6. Bernard Alkins-147, Architectural Rendering, Walter Foster Art Books, 1968.
ARA 27 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I
L T P C
0 0 12 6
AIM: To introduce students to the process of architectural design; the various stages and procedures involved in
design. Understanding and analyzing the spatial parameters of single space, small span built environment.
COURSE WORK:
UNIT I 50
The study and application of space standards and anthropometrics. ( including
physically handicapped)
UNIT II 100
Exercises involving simple space organization through activity- space analysis, circulation pattern and furniture layout.
UNIT III 30
Use of elementary/study models for design evolution and design communication shall be explored.
Text Books:
1. De. Chiara and Callender, Time-saver Standards for Building Types, McGraw Hill Co., New York, 1973.
2. Nufert Ernst, Architects data, Blackwell Science Ltd., Britain, 1980.
References:
1. Side Del Mar Leach, Techniquesw of Interior Desigh Rendering and presentation, McGraw Hill Co., New York,
1973.
2. Julius Panero, martin zelick, Human dimension and Interior Space, Whitney Library of Design, Canada,1979.
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Specialisation B.Arch. Lecture Tutorial Practice Credit
Subject code ARA 31 2 0 0 2
ARA 31 CLIMATOLOGY
Objective: To understand the role of climate in Architecture
To introduce the students about the design strategies for various climatic
regions
UNIT- I
Introduction To Climatology:
Definition of the term Climate, Climatic factors, Thermal comfort factors, body heat exchange, and comfort Zone.
(4 Periods)
UNIT- II
Principles Of Heat Transfer :
Heat exchange process in buildings- conduction, radiation, convection, infiltration, condensation, Psychrometry, Emissivity,
green house. Materials- Heat flow through materials- basic principles of heat transfer, performance of different materials, time
lag.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- III
Analysis Techniques:
Techniques in understanding the context of place using:
Sun- sun path diagram, solar angle, shadow angle, shading devices. Air movement - Ventilation principles in site and
buildings, Day lighting principles.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Characteristics Of Climatic Zones:

General characters of the climatic zones in India - Hot and Dry, warm and humid, moderate, cold and cloudy, cold and sunny
and composite climates.
(6Periods)
UNIT- V
Design Strategies:

Use of mahoney table - Design parameters(shape, enclosure, size, organization, color, etc) to be considered for Site, Building
envelope, streets, open spaces in Hot and Dry, warm and humid, moderate, cold and cloudy, cold and sunny and composite
climate.
Lab class: Exercises on UNIT - III using lab equipments. (Not for examination purpose)
(8 Periods)
Text Books:
1.O.H.Koenigsberger and others, Manual of Tropical Housing and Building-Part-I-Climatic Design, Longmans,
London,1980.
2.B.Givoni,Man,Climate and Architecture, Applied Science, Banking, Essex,1982.
Reference Books:
1. Donald Watson and Kenneth Labs., climatic Design-McGraw Hill Book Company-New York-1983.
2. Sun Wind and light, G.Z.Brown
3. Environmental Control System, Fuller Moore
4 .M.Evans-Housing, climate and Comfort-Architectural Press, London,1980
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ARA 32 MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES-II
Objective: To introduce the concepts of bending stress & shear stress of beams, torsion and principal stresses.
To introduce the basic principles of theory of columns, deflection of beams & analysis of indeterminate
structures.
UNIT- I
Bending Stress And Shear Stress In Beams:
Theory of simple bending (no derivation)-Bending stress in beams-Shear stress in beams-examples in rectangular, circular, I ,
L & T sections
(9 Periods)
UNIT- II
Deflection Of Beams:
Slope and deflection at a section double integration and Macaulays method for slope and deflection of simply supported
and cantilever beams
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Theory Of Columns:
Short and long columns- Eulers method for determination of critical loads for columns (no derivation)- Limitations of Eulers
theory- Rankines formula- effect of eccentric loading
(9 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Torsion And Principal Stress:
Torsional stresses and strains in a circular sections (expressions only)-Principal stresses and strains-Mohrs circle of stresses
(9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Analysis Of Indeterminate Structures:
Analysis of continuous beams by Clayperons three moment theorem-
Propped cantilever-Fixed beams (Theoretical concepts only) Introduction to portal frames.
(9 Periods)
Text Books:
1.R.S.Khurmi,Strength of Materials,S.Chand Company Ltd,New Delhi,2002.
2.S.Ramamurtham and R.Narayanan, Strength of Materials Dhanpat Rai publishing
company, New Delhi, 2003.
Reference Books:
1.B.C.Punmia,strength of Materials and theory of structures vol.I. Laxmi
publications,New Delhi,1994.
2.M.M.Ratwani and V.N.Vazirani,Analysis of Structures,Vol.I,Khanna
Publishers, Delhi, 1987.
ARA 33 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-III
Objective: To understand the evolution of Medieval architecture and to study the cross cultural influences of the
various regions.
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To study the various factors that influences architecture of a region and outline the architectural
character with important examples
UNIT-I
Romanesque:
Introduction to origin of Cathedrals and monasteries in Europe. Factors influencing architecture and Outline of Architectural
Character in Italy, France and England- examples: Pisa group of buildings, St.Etinne, caen and Tower of London.
(5Periods)
UNIT-II
Gothic:

Factors influencing architecture and Outline of Architectural Character of France, England and Italy-examples: Notre-Dame
Paris, West minster Abbey, England and Milan Cathedral, Italy.
(8 Periods)
UNIT-III
Indo Islamic Architecture And Imperial Style:

Introduction to Islamic Architecture in Indian subcontinent, sources of Islamic architecture in India, brief history of
Development and Classification of different styles and regions.
Development of Architectural styles with example during the rule of Slave dynasty-Qutub complex, Khilji Dynasty-Alai
Darwaza, Tughlaq Dynasty- Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tuqhlaq, Sayyid Dynasties - Mubarak Shah Sayyid and Lodhi Dynasty -
Shish Gumbhad.
(8Periods)
UNIT-IV
Provincial Style:

Meaning and different phases of Provincial architecture. Development of Provincial architecture in different regions in India.
Punjab- Tomb of Shah Rukn I alam, Multan, Bengal- Eklakhi Tomb, Gujarat- Jami Masjid at Ahmadabad, Jaunpur-Jami
Masjid at Jaunpur.
(6Periods)
UNIT-V
Indo Aryan Style:
Salient features of Indo Aryan Temples - Sun Temple at Konark, Kunds and Vavs- Surya Kund at Modhera.
(3Periods)
Text Books:
1. Sir Bannister Fletcher, A History of World Architecture, University of London, The Antholone Press, 1986
2. Brown Percy, Indian Architecture ( Islamic Period), Taraporevalla and Sons, Mumbai, 1983
3. Satish Grower, The Architecture of India ( Isalmic), Vikash publishing House , Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi, 1981
Reference Books:
1. Pier Luigi Nervi, History of World Architecture Series. Harry N. Abrame Inc Publication, New York 1972.
2. S.Lloyal/H.W.Muller, History of World Architecture Series Faber Ltd., London, 1986.
3. Spiro Kostof, A History of World Architecture-Settings and Rituals, Oxford University Press, Lodon, 1985.
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ARA 34 BUILDING SERVICES-I
Objective: To impart the knowledge and skills required for understanding the building services of water supply and
sanitation and their integration with architectural design
UNIT-I
Water Quality, Purification And Treatment:
Surface and ground water sources-quality /quantity-nature of impurities treatments-water supply systems- sedimentation-
water supply project. Sand filtration-sand filters-rapid sand filters-pressure filters- sterilization and disinfections.
(12 Periods)
UNIT-II
Water Distribution:
Distribution systems in small towns-types of pipes used-Laying, jointing ,testing-prevention of water wastage and reuse of
water-Internal water supply in buildings-Municipal byelaws and regulations- Water distribution system at city level in the
event of natural disaster.
(9 Periods)
UNIT-III
Plumbing:
Materials and construction details of sewers and connection- testing for water tightness-plumbing system for building types.
(6 Periods)
UNIT-IV
Sewage Treatment And Sewerage Systems:
a) Environmental sanitation-sanitation in buildings. Primary and secondary treatment Activated sludge-Intermittent and
tickling sand filters-Arrangement of sewerage systems in Housing, large factories, towns and cities-sewage pumping station-
Rainwater disposal and storm water drainage from buildings.
b) Refuse Disposal: Collection, conveyance and disposal of town refuse systems.
(12 Periods)
UNIT-V
Rural Sanitation-Storm Water Drain-Refuse Disposal:
Sanitation in un sewered areas, fairs alignment of storm water drains in housing layout and cities-collection, conveyance and
disposal of town refuse.
(6Periods)
Text Books:
1. .S.C.Rangwala, WaterSupply and sanitary Engineering, Charaotar Publishing House, Anand 388601.1989.
Reference Books:
1.G.M,Fair, J.C.geyer and D.Okun,water and waste water Engineering.Vol.II.John Wiley & sons,Inc.,New York,1968.
2.Manual of Water Supply and Treatment, Second Editions, CPHEEO,Ministry of works and Housing.New Delhi1977
3.Mannual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, CPHEEO, Ministry of Works and Housing.New Delhi.1980.
ARA 35 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION III
Objective: To acquaint the students with construction practices pertaining to concrete
structures.
UNIT-I
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Cement:

Manufacture, properties and testing of cement- types of cement and their uses.
(6 Periods)
UNIT-II
Concrete And Concreting:
Concrete making material- Specification for cement, Fine aggregate, Course aggregate and water- Manufacture of Concrete -
Testing for Concrete-Quality Control for Concrete - Curing of Concrete Uses of Concrete.
(12 Periods)
UNIT-III
Special Concrete:
Lightweight, high density, fiber reinforced, polymer concrete - properties and uses of the above-ready mixed concrete -
current developments in concrete products and methods of concreting.
(10 Periods)
UNIT-IV
Concrete Construction:
Drawings in :
Types of footings isolated, combined, continuous, strip
Concrete Floors, Concrete walls and partitions
Concrete lintels, arches and sunshades
Concrete slabs types, Concrete beams and columns.
(25 Periods)
UNIT-V
Concrete Staircases:
Types of staircases like straight flight, doglegged, bifurcated, spiral/ helical under different support conditions. Finishes for
staircases- detailing out of handrails and balusters.
Drawings and construction details of doglegged staircase - helical / spiral staircase
(22 Periods)
Text Books:
1..S.C.Rangwala, Engineering Materials, Charotar Publishing House, India,1997.
2.Dr.B.C.Punmia, Building Construction, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd., New Delhi1993
3.W.B.Mckay Building Construction, Longmans, UK,1981
Reference Books:
1.M.S.Shetty, Concrete Technology, S.Chand& CoLtd,New Delhi,1986.
2.Arthur Lyons-Materials for Architects and Buildiers-An introduction Arnold London1997.
3.Jack M. Launders, Construction Materials and Methods Carrers, South Holland, Illinois, Wilcox Co. Ltd., 1986.
4.Francis D.K.Ching, Building Construction Illustrated VNR.1975.
ARA 36 COMPUTER STUDIO I
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Objective: To introduce the technology of computer system, operating principles, with a thrust on 2D Drafting. To
train the students in drawing objects, setting units and dimensioning, Introduction to scale, detailing with a
thrust on advanced 2D Drafting techniques involving complex building drawings.
UNIT I
Introduction To Computer:
Introduction to computer terminologies, Networking principles and operating principles of P.C., Introduction to application
oriented software, Introduction about printers, scanner, plotter, and File management.
(4 Periods)
UNIT II
Introduction To Computer Aided 2d Drafting:
Creating drawing with drawing tools. Understanding the concept of specifying coordinates, limits, units, setting of text,
dimension.
(12 Periods)
UNIT III
Editing & Creation Of Drawings:
Editing the drawings with modify tools, Creating simple architectural drawings for objects, residential plan, elevation
and section complete with text and dimensioning.
(20Periods)
UNIT IV
Advance Computer Aided 2d Drafting:
Understanding advanced tool options such as hatching, layer type, line type, use of block.
(12 Periods)
UNIT V
Exercises in 2D Drafting
Exercises in 2D drafting of various complex architectural drawings such as plan, elevation and sections.
(27 Periods)
Text books:
1. AutoCAD 2002 BIBLE, Ellen Finkelstein ., IDG Books India(P) Ltd.
2.V.Rajaraman, Fundamentals of Principles of Computer Programming-Prentice Hall of India
Reference Books:
1.Data Cad for Architects and Designers,Carol Buehrens., McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
2.AutoCAD reference manual-AutoDesk Inc, 1998.0
3.AutoCAD architectural users guide Autodesk Inc., 1998.
4.Harnnessing AutoCAD 2002,Thomas A.Stellman and G.V.Krishnan,AutoDesk Press.
ARA 37 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - II
Objective: To understand the process of problem solving in multiple space and multiple units with simple horizontal
movements and single level planning.
UNIT- I
Design Studio:

Single level planning in small scale. Small span, horizontal movement and simple vertical movement, data collection, case
studies, analysis and presentation of studies-Data collection with respect to design and detailing for physically handicapped
persons-Concepts and presentation of design with scales models-Examples: Residential buildings, Institutional buildings,
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banks, nursery or primary schools, primary health center, school for children with learning disabilities, neighborhood market,
etc.
(210 Periods)
Text Books:
1.De Chaira and Callender, Time Saver Standards Building Types, McGraw Hill Co., 2
nd
Edition, !980
2.Neufert Architects Data, Rudoll Herg, Crosby Lockwood and Sons Ltd., 1970
Reference Books:
1.De Chaira and Callender, Time Saver Standards Building Types, McGraw Hill Co., 2
nd
Edition, 1980
2.Edward D.Mills, planning The Architects Handbook-10
th
Edition, British Library C Taloguing in Publishing Data, 1985.
3.Wakita/Linde,The Professional practice of Architectural working, drawing John
Wiley &Sons,1984.
4. Andrew Alpern, Handbook of Speciality Elements in Architecture, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1982.
5.Julius Panero & Martim Zelnik, Human Dimension and Interior Space, whitney Library of Design Publication,1979.
ARA 41 SITE PLANNING
Objective: To understand the importance and the process of Site Planning
To learn the systematic approach to site planning with major emphasis on
site analysis, circulation and spatial development
UNIT- I
Surveying :
Object of survey general principles of surveying- classification of survey measurements of horizontal distances chain
surveying principles compass survey : prismatic compass- designation of bearing - fore and back bearing local attraction
plane table survey temporary adjustments radiation and traverse method. (Theory only)
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Leveling:
Terms used in leveling dumpy level instruments and adjustments leveling staves bench marks - leveling methods
direct method contours- intervals and horizontal characteristics of contours- methods of locating contours direct method
indirect method : radial line method, method of squares and cross-section - method of interpolation: arithmetic and graphic
method - uses of contours. (Theory only)
(6 Periods)
UNIT- III
Site Planning And Analysis:
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Site design problem solving approach programme based to site based design. Importance of site analysis systematic
process of site analysis factors involved climate, topography, drainage, disposal system, visual aspects and water supply.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Circulation:
Pedestrian circulation: movement, material, design consideration, linkage and visual system, spatial experience.
Vehicular circulation: safety, design consideration and parking.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- V
Spatial Development:
Spatial perception : relationship of space and mass , enclosure and spatial perception , spatial enclosure .
Sense of space : Issues of place ness. Spatial Design: Base and overhead plane.
(6 Periods)
Text Books:
1. John I. Motloch , Introduction to landscape Design , John Wiley and sons, Inc.,
2. John Ormsbee Simonds , Landscape Architecture A manual to Site Planning and design, Mc Graw Hill, 1977.
3. 3. G.K.Hiraskar, Basic Civil Engineering, Dhanpat Rai Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi
Reference Books:
1. Kevin Lyunch - Site Planning MIT Press, Cambridge, MA-1967
2. B.C. Punmia, Surveying Vol.1 Standard Book House, New Delhi 1983
3. P.B. Shahani - Text of Surveying Vol.1. Oxford and IBH Publishing co 1980
4. Joseph De.Chiarra and Lee Coppleman Planning Design Criteria Can Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York 1968.
ARA 42 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES-I
Objective: To introduce to the students structural design of timber elements, Masonry walls and footings.
UNIT I
Structural Elements, Structures And Loads:
Structural elements slabs beams columns ties arches shells walls piers. Behaviour of elements under load
Structuressupporting structures such as slab beam column structure trusses retaining structures such as retaining walls,
water tanks, silos and bunkers.
Loadings and loading standards- Structural materials masonry units timber- steel concrete- Design process and
requirement.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- II
Masonry Walls And Piers:
Masonry units- types- bricks- classification size-wall thickness strength of bricks
Allowable stresses Effective height slenderness ratio Net permissible stresses Analysis and design of masonry walls
Solid and cavity Axial and eccentric loads Design of piers Axial and eccentric loads.
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(9 Periods)
UNIT III
Masonry Footings, Retaining Walls And Arches:
Wall and column footing area safe braining capacity width and depth of foundation Design of section of footing
Design of masonry retaining wall Checking the stability Design of masonry arches using empirical equations.
(9 Periods)
UNIT IV
Timber Beams:
Specifications Design considerations Design of simple beams Notched beams flitched beams Design of floor beams
for Madras terrace roof Design of wooden floors using planks.
(9 Periods)
UNIT V
Timber Columns:
Design of solid columns Short and long columns Box and built up sections spaced columns Design of members in
timber trusses Design of timber joints.
(9
Periods)
Text Books:
1. P.Dayaratnam (1987), Brick and Reinforced Brick structures, Oxford & IBH publishing
2. A.S.Arya, (1978) Structural Design in steel, Masonry and Timber, Nemchand & Sons, Roorkee (U.P)
Reference Books:
1. Dr.Ram Chandra, (1992), Design of steel Structures, Vol I, standard Book House, Delhi.
IS Codes:
1. IS 883:1994 Code of Practice for Design of Structural Timber in Building
2. IS 1905: 1987 Code of practice for Structural use of Unreinforced Masonry
3. IS 2366: 1983 Code of practice for Nail jointed Timber Construction
ARA 43 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-IV
OBJECTIVE: To understand the evolution of Renaissance architecture and to have cross cultural influences of the various
regions with reference to Indian Architecture.
To study the various factors that influences the architecture of the region and outline the architectural
character with important examples with reference to Indian Architecture
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UNIT-I
Renaissance In Italy :
Factors influencing Renaissance architecture in Italy and Outline of Architectural Character - contributions and philosophies
of Michelangelo example St Peters Rome, Brunelleschi-example Florence Cathedral and Andra Palladio- example Villa
Capra.
(6 Periods)
UNIT-II
Renaissance In England And France:
Factors influencing Renaissance architecture in England and France and Outline of Architectural Character - contributions and
philosophies of Inigo Jones example Queens House, Greenwich Palace , Sir Christopher Wren-example St Pauls Cathedral
- Chteaux de Chambord.
(6 Periods)
UNIT-III
Deccan style:
Salient features of Provincial Architecture in Third Phase and Outline of Architectural features of Malwa-example Hindola
Mahal, Gulbarga, -Jami Masjid, Bidar- Madrassa of Gawan, Golconda- Char minar, Bijapur- Golgumbaz.
(6 Periods)
UNIT-IV
Mughal Style:
Factors influencing Mughal architecture in India and Outline the Architectural Characters during the period of Babur- Garden
spaces, Humayan-Humayuns Tomb, Akbar- City of Fatehpur sikri, Jehangir- Akbars tomb at Sikandra, Shah Jehan-Taj
Mahal at Agra.
(6 Periods)
UNIT-V
Vijayanagar Architecture:
Salient features of Vijayanagar Architecture and Outline of Architectural features of Vijayanagar Architecture in the Tamil
Zone with examples dealing in Temple Architecture- Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai, Ranganathaswamy Temple at
Sri Rangam and Palace Architecture- Thirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai.
(6 Periods)
Text Books:
1. Sir Bannister Fletcher, A History of World Architecture, University of London, The Antholone Press, 1986
2. Brown Percy, Indian Architecture ( Islamic Period), Taraporevalla and Sons, Mumbai, 1983
3. Satish Grower, The Architecture of India ( Isalmic), Vikash publishing House , Pvt. Ltd.,New Delhi, 1981
Reference Books:.
1. Pier Luigi Nervi, History of World Architecture Series. Harry N. Abrame Inc Publication, New Yord, 1972.
2. S.Lloyal/H.W.Muller, History of World Architecture Series Faber Ltd., London, 1986.
3. Spiro Kostof, A History of World Architecture-Settings and Rituals, Oxford University Press, Lodon, 1985.
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ARA 44 BUILDING SERVICES-II
Objective: To impart the knowledge and skills required for understanding the building services of Mechanical and
Electrical Systems and their integration with Architectural design
UNIT- I
Pumps:
Types of pumps like Reciprocating, Centrifugal, sewerage pump, compressors, vacuum pump-and their installation and
maintenance in buildings
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Electrical Systems:
Basic of electricity-Single/Three phase supply-Protective devices in electrical installations- Earthing for safety-Types of
earthing -ISI specifications/NBC recommendations
(6 Periods)
UNIT- III
Electrical Installation In Buildings:
Types of wires, wiring systems and their choice-Planning electrical wiring for building-Main and distribution boards-
transformers and switch gears-Layout of Substations. Electrical layout for a residential building
(15 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Principles Of Illumination:
Visual tasks-factors affecting visual tasks-Modern theory of light and colour-Synthesis of light-Additive and subtractive
synthesis of colour-Luminous flux-candela-Solid angle illumination-Utilisation factor-depreciation factor- Laws of
illumination.
(9Periods)
UNIT- V
Lighting Design:
Classification of lighting-Artificial light sources-spectral energy distribution-luminous efficiency- colour temperature-colour
rendering, Design of modern lighting-Lighting for stores, offices, schools, hospitals and house lighting. Elementary idea of
special features required and minimum level of illumination required for physically handicapped and elderly in building types.
(9 Periods)
Text Books:
1.Handbook for Building Engineering in Metric Systems,NBC,New Delhi,1968.
2.Philips Lighting in Architectural Design, McGraw Hill, New York.
Reference Books:
1.E.R.Ambrose, Heat Pumps and Electric Heating, John and Wiley and Sons.Inc., NewYork,1968.
2.R.G.Hopkinsoon and J.D.Kay, The Lighting of Buildings, Faber and Faber, London,1969.
ARA 45 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION-IV
Objective: To understand the properties of ferrous and non ferrous materials , its uses in construction and to learn the
construction techniques and details through construction drawings , sketches and field visits
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UNIT- I
Ferrous Metal:
Properties and used of cast iron, wrought iron and steel-anticorrosive measures for steel-mechanical and heat treatment of
steel-market forms of steel-structural steel, stainless steel, steel alloys properties and uses current developments.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Steel Construction:
Drawings in:
Types of connections in steel, steel in foundations, columns and beams.
Steel roof trusses : tubular, L-angle, north light truss.
Steel staircases, handrails and balusters.
Steel doors and windows-openable.
Collapsible gates and rolling shutters.
(24 Periods)
UNIT- III
Non Ferrous Metals:
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys - properties and uses-Aluminium products-extrusions, foils, castings, sheets, etc.-tin and
lead, properties and uses-current developments.
(12Periods)
UNIT- IV
Construction Using Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminium):
Drawings in:
Aluminium doors- openable, sliding, pivoted.
Aluminium windows-openable, sliding, fixed, pivoted.
Aluminum ventilators top hung, pivoted, louvered .
Aluminium partitions, false ceiling,.
Aluminium roofing- curtain walling, north light glazing bar.
(25Periods)
UNIT- V
Plastics:
Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics -properties and architectural uses of plastics-structural plastics-reinforced plastics
and decorative laminates-plastic coatings, adhesives and sealants-modifiers and plastcizers-fillers and stablizers-fabrications of
plastics. Primary plastic building products for walls, roof and partitions. Secondary building products for rooms, windows,
roof lights, domes, gutters and handrails.
(8 Periods)
Text Books:
1. S.C.Rangwala, Engineering Materials, Charotar Publishing House, India,1997.
2. B.C..Punmia, Building Construction, laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd., Nwq Delhi,1993.

Reference Books:
1. Arthur Lyons-Materials for Architects and Buildiers- An Introductiozn Arnold, London,1997.
2. Don a.Watson, construction Materials and processes, McGraw Hill Co., 1972.
3. Harold B.Olin, Construction Principles materials and Method, The Institute of Financial Education, Chicago, 1980.
4. W.B.Mckay Building Construction, Longmans, U.K.1981.
5. Time saver Standards for Architectural Design Data, Callendar JH, MCGraw Hill, 1974.
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ARA 46 COMPUTER STUDIO - II
Objective: To introduce the tools for creating 3D objects and understanding the modification tools for the same. To
understand the use of tools of productivity, concept of object linking and editing session, with a thrust on 3D
drafting and 3d rendering. To train the students in techniques related to creation of photo realistic pictures
for presentations.
UNIT I
Productivity tools:
Introduction to tools of productivity-blocks, slide facilities, script files, attributes .Understanding concepts of View port,
concept of object linking, and editing session.
(12 Periods)
UNIT II
Introduction To 3d Drafting:
Introduction to 3D modeling technique and
construction planes, drawing object, 3D surfaces setting up elevation and thickness, and use of dynamic projections.
(23Periods)
UNIT III
Solid Modelling:
Solid modeling, Boolean operation, Use of region modeling, solid modifier.
(12 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Material Mapping:
Understanding material mapping, environment setting.
(12 Periods)
UNIT V
3d Rendering And Setting:
Rendering and scene setting to create a photo realistic picture, construction of any object or building using above said utilities.
(16 Periods)
Text Books :
1.AutoCAD 2002 BIBLE, Ellen Finkelstein., IDG Books India(P) Ltd.
2.V.Rajaraman, Fundamentals of Principles of Computer Programming-Prentice Hall of India
Reference Books:
1.Data Cad for Architects and Designers,Carol Buehrens., McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
2.AutoCAD reference manual-AutoDesk Inc, 1998.
3.AutoCAD architectural users guide Autodesk Inc., 1998.
4.Harnnessing AutoCAD 2002,Thomas A.Stellman and G.V.Krishnan,AutoDesk Press.
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ARA 47 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - III
Objective: To understand the process of problem solving in designing multiuse spaces, simple span structures and
site planning aspects
To understand the above aspects through the study of rural settlement pattern and various rural materials
and construction techniques.
UNIT- I
Design Studio:
Problem related to multi room, single use, small span- Multistory, Horizontal and Vertical movement, Masonry and Frame
type Buildings.
E.g.: Department store, Library, Higher Secondary School, Campus Students Centre, etc. The Projects will consciously
provide for movement and use by the Physically Handicapped and Elderly.
(60Periods)
UNIT- II
Design Studio-Rural Project:
Problems related to Rural Housing-Visits to selected Village-Surveys on socio-Economic, Physical ,Housing and Surveys, etc.
To study existing conditions-analysis of survey data-preparation of report and presentation in a seminar preparation of
design brief solutions for housing and community facilities.
(115 Periods)
UNIT- III
COMPUTER STUDIO:
Documentation of rural project using computer for housing typology.
(35Periods)
Text Books:
1.De Chaira and Callendar, Time Saver Standard for Building Types, McGraw Hill Co., 2
nd
Edition, 1980.
2. Newfert architects Data,Rudolf Herg,Crosby Lockwood and sons Ltd., 1971.
Reference Books:
1.Edward D.Mills, Planning The Architects Handbook 10
th
Edition, British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data, 1985.
2.Wakita/Linde, The Professional Practice of Architectural Working, Drawing John Wiley & Sons,1984.
3.Andrew Alpern, Handbook of Speciality Elements in Architecture,McGraw Hill Book Co.,1982..
ARA 51 ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
Objective: To understand the importance of acoustics in the building design
To study the various noise control measures and their applications for creating a better living environment.

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UNIT - I
Fundamentals :
Sound waves, frequency, intensity, wave length, measure of sound, decibel scale, speech and music frequencies, and human
ear characteristics Behaviour of sound.
(4 Periods)
UNIT- II
Sound transmission and absorption:
Outdoor noise levels, acceptable indoor noise levels, Acoustical defects, absorption co-efficient choice of absorption material,
resonance, reverberation, echo, exercises involving reverberation time and absorption co-efficient.
(6 Periods)

UNIT- III
Environmental noise control :
Types of noises, transmission of noise, transmission loss, noise control and sound insulation, remedial measures and
legislation.
(6Periods)
UNIT- IV
Constructional Measures :
Walls/partitions, floors/ceilings, widow/doors, insulating fittings and gadgets, machine mounting and insulation of machinery.
(4 Periods)
UNIT- V
Acoustics And Building Design:
Site selection, shape, volume, treatment for interior surfaces, basic principles in designing open air theatres, cinemas,
broadcasting studios, concert halls, class rooms, lecture halls and auditoriums..

(10 Periods)
Text Books:
1. Environmental Acoustics Leslie Doelle.
2.Dr.V.Narasimhan - An Introduction to Building Physics - Kabeer Printing Works, Chennai-5 - 1974.
Reference Books:
1. D.J.Groomet - Noise, Building and People - Pergumon Press - 1977.
2. Thomas D.Northwood - Architectural Acoustics - Dowden, Hutchinson and Ross Inc. - 1977.
3. B.J.Smith, R.J.Peters, Stephanie Owen - Acoustics and Noise Control - Longman Group
Ltd., New York, USA - 1982.
ARA 52 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES - II
Objective: To introduce to the students, the structural design of steel elements such as beams, ties, and columns.
UNIT I
Steel Sections And Design Of Riveted Joints :
Rolled steel sections, properties uses- Riveted joints-Failure of a riveted joint- design of simple joint for tension and
compression- Bolted joints - design of simple joints for tension and compression. Design of eccentric joints
(9 Periods)
UNIT - II
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Welded Joints :
Different types of weld - strength of a welded joint - value of a weld -Design of simple joints under tension and compression -
design of eccentric joint.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Design Of Steel Beams:
Steel sections -Design of simple laterally supported beams using I Sections and channel sections.
Design of compound girders
(9 Periods)
UNIT IV
Design Of Columns:
Column behaviour under axial load- end conditions - slenderness Ratio- permissible stress Design using simple section -
Design of column bases
(9 Periods)
UNIT V
Design Of Truss:
Deferent types of trusses used -sections used for trusses
Analysis and design of simple truss principle only- Example for design of individual elements of a truss and design of
joints.
(9 Periods)

Text Books:
1. Dr.Ram Chandra, (1992), Design of steel structures, Vol I, Standard book house, Delhi.
2. M.Raghupathy (1995), Design of steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill PublishingCompany ltd. New Delhi.
3. A.S.Arya, (1978), Structural Design in steel, Masonry and Timber, Nemcan d& Sons, Roorkee (U.P)
Reference Books:
1. Boris Bresler, T.Y.Lin (1970), Design of steel Structures, Wiley Eastern Pvt., Ltd.,
New Delhi.
2. P.Dayaratnam, (1987) Design of steel Structures, Wheeler & Co Ltd., Allahabad.
3. Teaching resourece for structural steel design (2000) Volume 1,2,3. INSDAG, Kolkatta.
IS Codes:
1. IS 816: 1969 Code of practice for use of Metal Arch Welding for general construction
in Mild steel.
2. IS: 800: 1984 Code of practice for General Construction in steel
3. SP 6: Part 1: 1964 Handbook for Structural Engineers Part 1: Structural steel sections
ARA 53 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - V
Objective: To introduce the causes and impact of industrial revolution in architecture
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To establish the link between the classical history and modern architecture
To expose the students to various concepts and movements in architecture through the styles and evolution
of forms through works of various architects.
UNIT- I
Beginning Of A New Era:
Neo classicism Industrial revolution and its impact-Materials and technologies: Role of steel,concrete,glass-Architecture and
industrial exhibitions
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Reviewing industrialization:
Arts and crafts movement in Europe and America.Art nouveau and the works of Architects like Antonio
Gaudi,Mackintos.Early works of Wright,Louis Sullivan-Chicago school.
(6Periods)
UNIT- III
Thoughts And Philosophies Of Post Industrial Era:
Futurists movement manifestos and the works of Archigram-Expressionism,Cubism,Constructivism and its influence on
Architecture.Destij:Ideas and works
(6 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Institutions:
Werkbund and Bauhaus/works of Behrens and Gropius.Modernism, international style CIAM congresses and
Declarations.Works and ideas Lecorbusier,Mies ,Later works of Wright,Alvar Alto
(6 Periods)
UNIT- V
Modernism:
Works of Richard Neutra,Oscar Neimeyer,Eero Saarinen,Paul Rudolph
(6 Periods)
Text books:
1.Kenneth Frampton,modern Architecture:A critical history,Thames and Hudson,London,1994
2.Sir,Bannister Fletcher, A history of world Architecture,University of London,The Antholone Press
Reference Books:
1. Manfredo Taferi/Francesco dal co. Modern Architecture,Faber and Faber/Electa,1980
2 Sigfried Gideon,Space,Time and Architecture:The growth of a new Trdition,Harvard University Press,1978
3.Leonordo Benevolo,History of Modern Architecture,2 vols,Routledge & KeganPaul,London,1971
ARA 54 BUILDING SERVICES - III
Objective: To introduce students to air conditioning and the principles of refrigeration.
UNIT- I
Basic Refrigeration Principles, Cycle And Systems Components:
Refrigeration principles and thermo dynamics
Laws of thermodynamics - Basics of heat, temperature, heat measurement, transfer of heat, Change of state, Sensible heat,
Latent heat of fusion.
Introduction to technical terms:
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Evaporation, sublimation, saturation temperature - super heated vapour sub cooled liquid - pressure temperature relationship
for liquids refrigerants air-conditioning capacity the TON.
Introduction to refrigeration components:
Compressors, evaporators, condensers, refrigerant control devices, electric motors, starters. Vapour compression and vapour
absorption cycle - refrigeration cycle. Air-handling units, cooling towers, fan coil units, ducts, grills and diffusers, mounting
of outdoor units
(9 Periods)
UNIT-II
Air-Conditioning System:
Types of AC systems non ductable types, window type, split AC units, thumb rules for room sizes AHU etc., Ductable
types of AC systems - packaged - central plants.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Applications of Air-Conditioning System:
Protection against fire to be caused by AC systems, noise control in AC, water piping. Procedure for Cooling load
calculations. Applications of AC systems for different type of buildings.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - IV
Fire safety - general provisions:
Causes of fire- fire regulations - NBC classification of buildings based on occupancy Planning considerations in building
like Non-Combustible materials, construction, staircases and lift lobbies fire escapes and A.C.systems. Special features
required for physically handicapped and elderly in building types.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Fire detection and fighting installations:
Heat and smoke detectors - Fire alarm system - shorkel ladder Automatic sprinkler systems
- types applications - Dry and Wet risers water storage for fire fighting system.
(9 Periods)
Text Books:
1. M.H.Lulla, member Ashrae, Diploma in Hvac & Refregeration Handbook of
Air-conditioning system.
2. Blue star Guide to comfort Air Conditioning
Reference Books:
1. William H.Severns and Julian R.Fellows, Airconditioning and Refrigeration, John WileyandSons,London, 1988.
2.. A.F.C. Sherratt, Airconditioning and Energy Conservation, The Architectural Press, London, 1980.
3. National Building Code.
4. R.G.Hopkinson and J.D.Kay, the lighting ,of Building faber and faber, London, 1969.
Subject code ARA 55A 2 0 0 2
ARA 55A THEORY OF DESIGN
Objective: To introduce the students about the theories on the types of design, creative thinking and various
approaches on architectural design process.
UNIT- I
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Design:

Definition of design, understanding of design, purpose of design, role of Aesthetics and functionalism in design. Evolution of
design, types of design classifications, role of designers, design in history.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Design thinking:

Understanding the terms creativity, imagination etc. Theories on thinking, convergent and divergent thinking, lateral and
vertical thinking, creative techniques like checklists, brainstorming, synectics, etc. design puzzles and traps, blocks in creative
thinking.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- III
Design Concepts, Philosophies And Strategies:
Various approaches to generate ideas for architectural design types of concepts, personal philosophies and strategies of
individual designers, channels to creativity in architecture.
(8 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Design process:

Context for architectural design problems, design process, stages in the design process from different considerations, various
frame works for the design process.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- V
Design problems and solutions:

Different approaches to design, problems solving or intuitive, formulations of problems, nature of creative design problems,
goals in design.
(4 Periods)
Text Books:
1. Geoffrey Broadbent design in Architecture Architecture and the human sciences
John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1981.
2. Edward De Bone, Lateral Thinking
Reference Books:
1. Bryan Lauson How Designers Think, Architectural Press Ltd., London,1980.
2. Tom Health Method in Architecture, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1984.
3. Nigel Cross Developments in Design Methodology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1984.
4. James C.Snyder,Anthony J.Catarex Introduction to Architecture, McGraw Hill Inc., 1979.
4. Allen Mave Evans & Caula David Dumes Nil, An Invitation to Design, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York,1982.
Subject code ARA 55B 1 0 2 2
ARA 55B ADVANCED COMPUTER STUDIO
Objective: To understand the use of various graphic software packages available for architectural rendering and other
architectural usage such as animated walkthroughs, web page design etc.
UNIT- I
Overview Of Fundamentals :
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Review of various computer applications in architecture, operating systems available in computer application, programming
languages, desktop publishing and networking. Overview of state of the art graphic software packages.

(9 Periods)
UNIT- II
2d Presentations :
Overview of drawing painting photo editing softwares
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
3d Applications:

3D modeling rendering animation and walk throughs.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Multimedia:

Fundamental principles and basics of video editing and web page design softwares
(9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Advanced Computer Applications:
Introduction to GIS-Concept of virtual reality and its applications, Developments in animation industry.
(9 Periods)
Text Books:
1. White, Ron, How computers work, BPB Publications New Delhi.
2. Omura Georage, Advanced techniques in Auto Cadd BPB Publications New Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Head, George Autolisp in plain English, Galgotia publications.
2. Auto desk 3d studio viz reference manual.
3. Elliot, Steven, Miller, Philip and Pyros, Gregory, Inside 3d studio, New readers publication, Indiana polis.
4. Vaguham, Tay, Multimedia making it work, Obsoone, Mcgraw Hill Publications.
5. Gradecki joe, The virtual reality construction kit, John-wiley and sons inc., New York.
6. Wood ward Chistopher and Howfs, Jaki computing in architectural practices,
E and FNSPON, London 1997.
ARA 56 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION - V
Objective: To understand various building materials like water and damp proofing , thermal and sound insulation,
swimming pool tiles in terms of its properties , uses in construction and to learn the construction techniques
and details. Emphasis is also given to various protective and decorative coatings, its properties , uses and
applications in building construction
UNIT- I
Damp Proofing And Water Proofing:
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Introduction about damp proofing & water proofing causes & effects of dampness -various materials used for damp &
water proofing - requirement of an ideal material for damp proofing principles of damp proofing various methods of
damp proofing Drawings of construction detail and applications of damp & water proofing under various situations
Basement floors, swimming pools, terraces etc.,
(20 Periods)
UNIT- II
Swimming Pools:

Different types and shapes of swimming pools - various methods of construction details of swimming pools- components of
swimming pools recommended tiles used for swimming pools & their characteristics- Filtration plant -Drawings of one
private and one public type of swimming pool and its construction details.
(10 Periods)
UNIT- III
Thermal Insulation:
Introduction about thermal insulation - Heat transfer and heat gain by materials - vapour barrier - basic forms of
insulators - commonly used insulation materials in buildings - Drawings of construction details and material applications of
floors, walls and roofs in various situations e.g. cold storage.
(15 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Acoustic Insulation:

Introduction about sound absorption materials basic forms of absorbents - types of absorbent materials, properties and uses -
Drawings of constructions details and material applications in floors, walls and roof in various situations e.g.: Recording
studios.
(15Periods)
UNIT- V
Protective And Decorative Coatings:
Paints ingredients, types, applications, properties and uses in buildings painting on different surfaces defects of painting
- special purpose paints bituminous, luminous, fire retardant and resisting paints properties, uses and applications of
varnishes, lacquers and wall putty Current development and specifications - Introduction, different types, properties, uses and
applications of shellac properties, uses and applications -
(15 Periods)
Text Books
1. W.B. Mckay, Building construction, Longman, U.K. 1921
2. S.C.Rangwala, Building Construction (Sixteenth Edition) Charotar Publishing e, Anand, India, 1997.
Reference Books:
1. Arthur R.Llons, Materials for architects and builders - An introduction, Holder
Headline group, Great Britain, 1997.
2. Jack M.Launders, Construction Materials,Methods, careers pub.,J.Holland, Illinois, Wileox Co. Inc. 1983.
3. Don.A.Watson, Construction Materials and Processes,McGraw Hill Book.
ARA 57 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - IV
Objective: To introduce students the process of designing multi use spaces , multilevel planning, simple span
structures integrating building services.
To incorporate the requirements of differently abled persons & elderly persons in the design .
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To enhance and strengthen students ability of visual perception and demonstrative skills through various
presentation techniques.
UNIT- I
Design studio:
Small complexes - multi planning circulation analysis massing of built forms - Design and detailing for movement of
differently able and elderly persons within and around buildings. examples, shopping centre (Commercial) apartments
(residential)Nursing home (institutional) home for aged. Introduction to three dimensional modeling of spaces using
Computer. Construction and manipulation of three dimensional building data bases, Rendering 3 D images. Presentation
techniques.
(240 Periods)
Text Books:
1. De Chiara Callender, Time Saver Standard for Building Types, McGraw Hills Co., 1973
Reference Books:
1. Edward D.Mills, Planning, 4 volumes, Newnes, Butterworths, London, 1976.
2. E and O.E. Planning. Lliffee Books Ltd., London, 1973.
3. National Building Code IST
ARA 61 ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Objective: To introduce various principles and elements of interior design
To expose the students about the use of materials and method of construction in designing the interiors
UNIT- I
Introduction To Interior Design :
Definition of interior design - interior design process - vocabulary of design in terms of principles and elements - Introduction
to the design of interior spaces as related to typologies and functions, themes and concepts - study and design.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Historic styles:
Brief study of the history of interior design through the ages relating to historical context, design movements and ideas etc. -
Brief study of folk arts and crafts, vernacular design in India with reference to interior design and decoration.
(4 Periods)
UNIT- III
Elements Of Interior Design - Enclosing Elements:
Introduction to various elements in interiors like floors, ceilings, walls, staircases, openings, interior service elements,
incidental elements etc. and various methods of their treatment involving use of materials and methods of construction in
order to obtain certain specific functional, aesthetic and psychological effects.
(8 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Elements of interior design - lighting, accessories, interior landscaping:
Study of interior lighting - different types of lighting, their effects, types of lighting fixtures. Other elements of interiors like
accessories used for enhancement of interiors - paintings, objects de art, etc. Interior landscaping - elements like rocks, plants,
water, flowers, fountains, paving, artifacts, etc. their physical properties, effects on spaces and design values.
(4 Periods)
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UNIT- V
Elements Of Interior Design Furniture:

Study of relationship of furniture to spaces and human movements furniture design as related to human comfort, function,
materials and methods of construction, changing trends and lifestyles, innovations and design ideas - study on furniture for
specific types of interiors like office furniture, children's furniture, residential furniture, display systems, etc.

(8 Periods)
Case Studies Involving the above ( not for examination purpose)
Text Books:
1. Francis D.K.Ching, Interior Design Illustrated, V.N.R. Pub. NY 1987.
Reference Books:
1. An Invitation to design, Helen Marie Evans.
2. Steport - De - Van Kness, Logan and Szebely, Introduction to Interior Design
Macmillan Publishing Co., NY 1980.
3. Julius Penero and Martin Zelnik, Human Dimensions and Interior space Whitney Library of Design, NY 1979.
4. Inca/Interior Design Register, Inca Publications, Chennai 1989.
5. Kathryn B.Hiesinger and George H.Marcus, Landmarks of twentieth Century Design; Abbey Ville Press, 1993.
6. Syanne Slesin and Stafford Ceiff - Indian Style, Clarkson N.Potter, NY.
7. The Impulse to adorn - Studies in traditional Indian Architecture. Editor Dr.Saranya Doshi, Marg Publications, 1982.
ARA 62 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES - III
Objective: To introduce to the students structural design of RCC elements such as beams and slabs
UNIT- I
Materials And Characteristics:
Materials used Properties of cement, aggregates, water Manufacturing of concrete Properties of concrete and steel
stress strain relationship Design concepts Design methods Working stress design method ultimate load design
method Limit state design method Advantages of limit state design method over other methods- Characteristics strength
and load Partial safety factor.
(9
Periods)
UNIT- II
Design Of Singly Reinforced Section(LSD):

Limit state design of singly reinforced section- singly reinforced section-design for bending-design for shear- design for
torsion- limit state of deflection
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Design Of Doubly Reinforced And T Section(LSD):

Limit state design of doubly reinforced sections and T section for bending, shear and Torsion limit sate of defection.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Design Of Simply Supported Slabs(LSD):

Design of singly way slabs and two way slabs simply supported for bending shear and limit sate of deflection-design of
triangular and polygonal slab
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(9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Design Of Continuous Beams:

Design of continuous single way and two way slabs.- Design of continuous beams Introduction to working stress Design of
RCC beams.
(9 Periods)
Text Books:
1. Ashok K.Jain (1999), Reinforced Concrete limit state Design, 4
th
Edition Nem
Chand & Bros, Roorkee
2. M.I.Gambhir (2000), Reinforced Concrete Design, Machmilan India limited, Chennai.
Reference Books:
1. P.Purushotaman (1984), Reinforced Concrete Structural Elements, Behavior & Design Tata McGraw Hill Co.,
Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Rao,K.L(1984), Calculation, Design and Testing of Reinforced Concrete, Charotar Book Stall Anand (W.R).
3. T.J.MaacGinely (1978), Reinforced Concrete, Design theory and examlew, E & FN Spon Ltd., London.
4. R.F.Waner, B.V.Ranfan, A.S.Hall (1977), Reinforced Concrete, Pitman Publishing
Pvt., Lte., Piman house 58, Boverie street, Carlton, Victoria 3053.
5. Arthur H.Nilson, George Winter (2003), Design of Concrete Structures, McGraw
Hill Book Co., New York.
IS Codes:
1. IS 456:2000 Code of practice for plain and Reinforced Concrete
2. IS 875 (1-5): 1987 Code of Practice for Design loads (other than Earthquake) for
Buildings and Structures.
3. SP (16): 1980 Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete to IS: 456 1978.
4. Handbook for limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures Roorkee Tables for flanged Sections only.
ARA 63 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - VI

OBJECTIVE: To expose the students about alternative building technology practiced by various architects.
To understand the emerging Architectural trends in India through the works of Pioneering Indian
Architects.
UNIT- I
After modernism:
Conditions of Post modernity, Robert venturi, Aldo Rossi, tools of new Architecture: Technology and New science ,
Deconstructivism and Practice, Archigram in Europe, metabolism, High tech architecture-Richard Rogers,Renzo Piano,Sir
Norman Foster
(6 Periods)
UNIT- II
Alternative Practice:
Ideas and works of Hassan Fathy, Laurie Baker, Soleri , Tadao Ando, Geoffrey Bawa
(6 Periods)
UNIT- III
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Architecture In Colonial India:
Colonialism and its impact-Early British Neo classical Architecture-Indo Saracenic Architecture and the works of Chisolm-
P.W.D and the institutionalization of Architecture-Building New Delhi
(6 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Post Independent Architecture In India:
Chandigarh- influence of Le Corbusier, louis kahn-Bhuvaneshwar- Koenigsberger-The formation of institutions-works and
ideas: Doshi, Kanvinde, Correa.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- V
Contemporary Indian Architects:
Nari Gandhi, Raj Rewal, Raje, Uttam C. jain, Hafeez Contractor-Stein Housing and the issues of appropriate technology-
Experiments in Auroville
(6 Periods)
Text books:
1. John Lang,A history of Modern Architecture in india
2. Miki Desai et al, Architecture and Independence,Oxford University Press,New Delhi,1998
3. Robert Venturi,Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture,the Architectural Press,London,1977
Reference Books:
1. Charles Jencks,The language of post modern Architecture,1984
2. D.Ghirardo ,Architecture after modernism,Thames an Hudson,London
3. Aldo Rossi,The Architecture of the city,M.I.T Press,Massachusetts,1982
ARA 64 SPECIFICATION AND ESTIMATION
Objective : To introduce the various items of work in a building and specification writing for the same.
To introduce the different types of Estimates and to prepare detailed estimate for simple buildings.
To expose the method of analyzing rates for different items of work and budgeting of buildings.
UNIT- I
Introduction to estimation:
Types and purpose Approximate estimate-Detailed estimate of building Measurement of basic materials like brick,
wood , concrete, etc. according to IS.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- II
Specifications and specification writing for various items of work.:
Various items of works for different types of buildings types of specification- writing specifications for the purpose of
calling tenders specification for foundation earth work Brick work- concrete work-RCC work-plastering flooring wood
work painting colour washing.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Rate analysis:
Schedule of rates of Tamil Nadu for various items of materials and labour Data for different items of works- Rate analysis
for earth work P.C.C Brick Work R.C.C Plastering Flooring Wood Work
(9 Periods)
UNIT- IV
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Detailed estimate:

Preparation of detailed estimate for all items of work involved in simple buildings. Exercise in preparing detailed estimate in
EXCEL for above.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Budgeting:

Financing of projects-economic feasibility report valuation depreciation and its implication-Information on taxation-
assessment of completed project.
(9 Periods)
Text Books
1. Dutta, Estimating and Costing, S.Dutta and Co., Lucknow
2. S.C.Rangwala, Elements of Estimating and Costing, Charoter Publishing House, India.
Reference Books:
1. W.H.King and D.M.R.Esson, Specification and Quantities for Civil Engineers, The English University Press Ltd.
2. T.N.Building Practice, Vol.1, Civil, Govt. Publication.
4. P.W.D. Standard specifications, Govt. Publication
ARA 65A TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

Objective: To understand the philosophy and principles of Indian Architecture
To initiate the process of solving design problems through traditional knowledge system.
UNIT- I
Introduction:

Traditional definition achievements in India Meaning of Vastu and Vaastu its classification Relationship to earth
(4 Periods)
UNIT- II
Space theory:
Features of good building site good building shapes macro, micro, enclosed and material spaces relationship between
built space, living organism and universe impact of built space on human psyche.
(6 Periods)
UNIT- III
Vibration, time , rhythm interface & measurement and built space:
Theory of vibration vibration as time, equation of time and space time space relationship and measurement of same- units
of measurement Tala and Hastha System of measures Aayadi calculations resultant ambience in built space - Physical
manifestation and symbolic embodiment of time and space in the temple form and layout.
(6 Periods)
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UNIT- IV
Site planning and cosmogram:

The celestial grid or Mandala and its types -orientation of the building , site. Layout and settlement- zoning of functional
areas fitting of components in the building- The cube as the basic structure positive and negative energies significance of
water bodies and energy
(6 Periods)
UNIT- V
Architectural Applications:
Heights of building- formulae for determining heights of buildings - Simple design of single and multistoried residential
building Base and basement - - Wall and roof specification column and beam design - pitched roof and domical roofs
significance of pyramid- landscaping in and around buildings aesthetics in Indian Architecture Case studies
(8 Periods)
Text Books:
1. K.S.Subramanya Sastri Maya Matam Thanjavur Maharaja Sarjoji Saraswathi Mahal Library Thanjavur 1966.
2. Dr.V.Ganapati Sthapati- Vastu Shastra Vastu Vedic Research Foundation, Chennai 1996.
3. The Penguin Guide to Vaastu- Sashikala Ananth, Penguin Books, New delhi, 1998.
Reference Books:
1. T.Ganapathi Sastri Silpa Ratnam Maharaja of Travancore, Govt of Travancore, 922.
3. Stella Kramresh the Hindu Temple Vol.I & II Motilal Banarsidars Publishers Pvt.Ltd., Delhi,1994.
ARA 65 B COST EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION
Objective: To make the students familiar with cost effective construction techniques and to understand the concepts of
affordable architecture.
UNIT I
Introduction To The Cost Effective Construction :
Definition and Principles of Cost Effective Construction, Need of the Cost Effective
Construction, Advantages of the cost effective construction. Necessity of the Alternative technique.
(4 periods)
UNIT II
Cost effective foundations, flooring and walling types:
Cost-Effective Foundations-Inverted arch foundations, bamboo mat foundations, Cost-Effective flooring mud, moorum,
brick flooring stone flooring, Cost-Effective Walls Rat-Trap Bond, Mud wall and other similar walling techniques.
(4 periods)
UNIT III
Cost Effective Roofing Types:

Ferro cement roofing system, filler slab roofs, pre cast-roofs ex: funicular shells Brick dome, Brick Vault.
(6 periods)
UNIT IV
Cost Effective Technology And Applications:
Introduction about the works of Building research and funding organizations: C.B.R.I, B.M.T.P.C, S.E.R.C, HUDCO, the
building research techniques from C.B.R.I., Ferro cement technology-ex: Ferro cement water tanks, and other applications of
Ferro Cement viz: door frames, door shutters, window frames and shutter.
(6 periods)
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UNIT V
Case studies:
Understand the Various Cost Effective Techniques Adopted in constructed buildings by Laurie baker, Hassan fathy, building
technology centres like CBRI, SERC, Etc.
(8 periods)
Exercise on the cost effective construction techniques in other countries (only for assignment purposes)
Text Books:
1. Gautham Bhatia, Laurie Baker Life works and Writings, HUDCO Publications.
2. Appropriate Building systems, Instruction manual. Building Materials Materials Technology Promotion Council, New
Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Cost ford publications.
2. Publications from the C.B.R.I.
ARA 66 MATERIALS AND CONTRUCTION - VI
Objective: To expose the students to vertical transportation, design aspects and construction methods
To understand the emerging techniques of construction developed by organizations and any other
innovations used in construction
UNIT- I
Vertical Movement In Buildings:
Elevators - Historical development of elevators or lifts. Elevators - size, capacity, speed, mechanical safety method,
positioning of core under planning grid. Drawings of various types of elevators - Electric, hydraulic passenger, hospital,
capsule, freight and dumb waiters. Details of lift shaft and other mechanism. Detailing and fitting for physically handicapped
(15 Periods)
UNIT- II
Escalators And Conveyors :
Study and drawings of Parallel and criss cross escalators, horizontal moving walkways - Details of mechanical safety systems
and automatic control.
(10 Periods)
UNIT- III
Deep foundations:

Study of pile foundation- types- materials-Concrete piles- precast and cast insitu piles-arrangement of precast piles- pilecap -
reinforcement details for pile and pilecap joint details for piles, pilecap and column.
(15 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Recent innovations:

Study of shell structures, domes, space frame, folded plate structures, tensile structures, pneumatic structures, etc
(15 Periods)
UNIT- V
Construction Systems Developed By Research Organisation:
Study of construction system innovated through research organisations like CBRI, COST FORD, NBO, SERC, BIS, etc.
Drawings of floor wall and roofing systems. Study of Ferrocement its properties, uses and application in building construction
including the techniques of preparation, casting, curing, etc.
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(20 Periods)
Text Books:
1. Architectural Graphic standards, Ramsey.sleeper, 5
th
Edition.
Reference Books:
1. James Ambrose, Building Construction, Service Systems, VanNostrand Reinhold, New York, 1992.
2. J.H.Callender, Time Saver Standard for Architectural Design Data, McGraw Hill, 1994.
3. Pamphets supplied and other literatures from N.B.O., SERC, CBRI, 1970 onwards.
4. R.Chudley, Construction Technology, Richard Clay (Chaucer Press) Ltd., Suffolk, 1978.
ARA 67 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - V

Objective: To introduce students the process of designing complex circulation pattern , multilevel planning, large
span structures integrating building services.
To incorporate the requirements of differently abled persons & elderly persons in the design .
To train the students in the preparation of working drawings for design detailing.
UNIT- I
Design studio:
Design of large structures Multiuse, Multispan non masonry building types Design and detailing for movement and use
by differently abled people within and around building- Integration of building technology and services. Examples: college
(institutional) ,office complex, museums ,hospital, auditoriums etc. Working drawings and estimate for any one design.
(240 Periods)
Text books:
1.De Chiara Callender, Time Saver Standard for Building Types, McGraw Hills Co., 1973.
Reference Books:
1 . Edward D.Mills, Planning, 4 volumes, Newnes, Butterworths, London, 1976.
2 E and O.E. Planning. Lliffee Books Ltd., London, 1973.
3 National Building Code IST
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ARA 71 PRACTICAL TRAINING
Objective: To expose students to the practical aspects of the Architectural Profession.
The choice of the place of training shall be Architectural Firms, Organisations, Development Authorities, etc.
which are headed by Registered Architects.
The students shall work for a period of 120 working days in one firm.
The choice of the office shall be approved by the Head of the Department of Architecture.
The practical training primarily involves learning in the office and on the site.
The progress of training shall be assessed periodically by reports from the employers of trainees.
The internal continuous assessment evaluation shall be based on the monthly reports sent by each student.
The external evaluation of the practical training will be based on
a) A report containing the following features
1. Architectural office training details, working drawings, presentation
2. Site visit/field documentation.
3. Critical study of projects done during the training period in which the student involved.
4. Study of office management system.
b) Viva Voce
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ARA 81 URBAN ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY
Objective: To get familiarized with the theories of economics in urban development and the sociological factors that
contributes towards urban growth.
UNIT- I
General Economics
Subject matter of Economics as related to built environment relevant economic theories to urban economics-Principles of
consumption, production and distribution - demand and supply - laws of returns.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- II
Urbanization
Urbanization in India Reason for existence of cities - factors influencing urbanization Urban problems Poverty
Unemployment- Migration. (9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Urban Land and Building Economics
Demand and supply of urban land Land value -speculation- factors influencing urban land values Municipal taxes -
Construction labor market, economic evaluation of urban renewal, housing.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- IV
Sociological Concepts and Social Changes
Concept of society, community, group and culture, institution organization, social stratification, role of status, social norms,
social structure and social changes. (9 Periods)
UNIT- V
Ecological Process and Development Impacts
Ecological process and land use structures of the cities, impact of urbanization and development programmes on social
development. (9
Periods)
Total no of periods: 45
Text Books:
1.Gopal Bhargava (ed) Urban Problems and policy perspective, Abhinav Publications New Delhi 1981.
Reference Books:
1. Desa A.R., Rural Sociology, Popular Prakasham, Bombay 1984
2. Hirsch W.Z. Urban economics, MacMillan, Newyork, 1984
3. Subramanian, K.K.et.al. Construction Labour Market : A study in Ahmedabad, Concept
publishing Co, New Delhi, !982
ARA 82 ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF STRUCTURES-IV
Objective: To get familiarised with structural design of RCC structures.
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UNIT I
Design of RCC columns: (Axially loaded short and long columns only using limit state theory)
Type of columns - Design for short axially loaded column - Design equation for axially loused slender column
Specifications - Design illustration - RCC load bearings wall Specification Design
(9 Periods)
UNIT II
Design of RCC foundation: (Limit state theory)
Type of foundation. - Design of isolated square and rectangular footing Design illustration - Design of combined rectangular
footing Design illustration principles for raft and pile foundation ( no design calculation)
(9 Periods)
UNIT III
Limit state Design of RCC staircases:
Type of staircases Design illustration for doglegged and open well staircases - Retaining walls types, their uses - Design of
cantilever retaining wall (9 Periods)
UNIT IV
Introduction to Pre Stressed Concrete, Shell and Folded Plates
Principles of pre stressing Methods of pre stressing losses Analysis and Design principles for rectangular section -
Classification, type, structural action of shells - Types and structural action of folded plates.
(9 Periods)
UNIT V
Earthquake Forces and Structural Response
Introduction - Earthquake magnitude and intensity Seismic coefficients and seismic zone factors Design forces Design and
detailing (9 Periods)
Text Books:
1. N.Krishnaraju Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design CBS publishers & distributers 1986
2. P.C.Varghese Limit Statae Design prentice hall of India private limited 2003.
Reference Books:
1. Ashok K.Jain,Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design. Namchand and Bros., Roorkee, 1983.
2. N.L.Shinha and S.K.Roy, Fundamentals Of Reinforced Concrete, S.Chand and Company, New Delhi,1983.
ARA 83 HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING
Objective: To study about various concepts of planning and get exposed to the various aspect of planning process.
UNIT - I
Objectives of Human Settlements Planning
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Elements of Human Settlements - Role of Man and Society in the growth and decay of human settlements objective of
planning planning as an interdisciplinary process.
(8 Periods)
UNIT - II
Planning Concepts
Contribution to planning thought Sir Patric Geddes, Sir Ebenezer Howard - CA Perry - Le Corbusier - Doxiadis Lewis
Mumford - Relevance to Indian Planning Practice. (9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Development Plans
Various types of plans - Regional plan - Master plan - Structure plan - Zonal Development plan, their scope and content and
planning process planning guide lines.
(10 Periods)

UNIT - IV
Urban Development Programmes
Various urban development programmes such as IUDP, IDSMT, UBS, EIUS Sustainable City Programme EIA their
context, concept, scope, content and funding mechanism.

(10 Periods)

UNIT - V
Rural Planning
Rural settlement structure Micro Level Planning - Rural Development programme salient features of 73
rd
amendment to
the Indian constitution. (8 Periods)

Text Books
1. Dr.H.D.Kopardekar.Urban and Regional planning: Principles practice and the Law. Sudhanwa.H.Kopardekar.
Talegaon-Dabhade.1994.
2. Rangwala.Town Planning. Charotar publishing house.2003
3. G.K.Hiraskar.Fundementals of Town Planning.DhanpatRai publications.2005
4. An Introduction to Town and Country Planning: John Ratcliffe
Reference Books
1. C.L.Doxiadis, Ekistics, 'An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements', Hutchinson, London, 1968.
2. Government of India, 'Report of the National Commission on Urbanisation', 1988.
3. Ministry of Urban Affairs and Employment, Government of India, New Delhi, 'Urban Development Plans: Formulation
& Implementation' - Guidelines - 1996.
4. Hansen N., 'Regional Policy and Regional Integration' Edward Elgar, UK, 1996.
5. Andro D.Thomas, 'Housing and Urban Renewal, George Allen and Unwin, Sydney, 1986.

ARA 84 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Objective: To get exposed to the practical aspects of the Architectural profession
and Professional ethics.
UNIT I
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Architect and Profession
History of Architectural profession in India- role of an Architect in society- salient features of Architects Act 1972- role of the
COA and IIA- code of professional conduct- Relationship with client and contractor- management of an Architects office,
elementary accountancy, conditions of engagement of an architect- normal additional, special and partial services- scale of
fees for various services, claiming of fees.
(9 Periods)

UNIT - II
Architectural Competitions
Types of competitions, appointment of assessors, duties of assessors, instructions to participants, rejection of entries, award of
premium, guidelines prescribed by COA and IIA for promotion and conduct of competitions.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Tender and Contract
Calling of tenders, tender documents, types of tenders, item rate, lump sum, labour and demolition tender, condition of tender,
submission of tender, scrutiny and recommendations of tender. Condition of contract, forms of contract, articles of agreement,
contractors bill certification.
(9
Periods)
UNIT IV
Easements and Arbitration
Definition, types of Easement rights, acquisition, extinction and protection of Easements. Arbitration in disputes, arbitration
agreement, sole arbitrator, umpire, awards. (9 Periods)

UNIT - V
Building Legislation
The Panchayat Building Rules , Development control Rules for Chennai Metropolitan area. Special rules governing hill Area
development, Coastal Area development and heritage area

(9 Periods)

Total
no of periods: 45
Text Books
1. Publications of COA IIA Hand book on Professional Practice, The Architects publishing Corporation of India, and
Bombay 1987
2. Roshan Namavathi, Professional Practice, Lakhsmi Book Depot, Mumbai, 1984.
References Books
1 J.J. Scott, Architect's Practice, Butterworth, London 1985
2. D.C. Rules for Chennai Metropolitan Area 1990
3. T.N.D.M. Building Rules, 1972
4. T.N.P. Building Rules 1942
5. Chennai City Corporation Building Rules 1972
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6. Derek Sharp, The Business of Architectural Practice William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd, 8 Erafton St., London W1 1986
Subject code ARA 85 A 3 0 0 3
ARA 85 A FACILITIES PROGRAMMING
Objective: To understand the various processes involved in an architectural project
formulation.
UNIT - I
Introduction, background information, data, goal and Objectives.
Difference between primary data & Secondary data, various stages involved in planning viz., goal/objective setting, surveys &
Studies, analysis, findings & recommendations, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and feed back. Difference between
goal and objective. Statement of goals and objectives for an architectural programme. Various sources of information such
as literature, performers, organizers, users/audience, technical persons, public authorities & clients. Studio exercise on
preparation of programme for a given project.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - II
Environmental Context Analysis/Site Analysis
Study of design sources viz, site & purpose, objective of site analysis, qualitative goals/direct functional goals and
objectives, general factors & conflicting factors, affecting and influencing the site. Site topography, site drainage, site
vegetation, microclimate, site acoustics etc., Process of site analysis. (i) Reconnaissance surveys, (ii) Preparation of base map
etc., & (iii) Graphical and verbal presentation. An example site analysis for a given context from real life situations.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Activity Analysis, Space Summary and Allocation, Estimating Spatial Needs
Difference between net useable space, gross usable space, services and circulation space, net area & gross area. Method of
analyzing the efficiency factor and index figure. Studio exercise related to the space analysis and allocation for any building
such as apartment, library etc.
(9 Periods)
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UNIT - IV
Budget Analysis and Systems Performance Criteria
Real estate values, feasibility studies, sale price, fixed budget, inflation, time-management, off-site utilities, land value and
material cost. Items of work/ items of development budget. Land cost, on-site and off-site development, building cost
predevelopment cost , cost of financing etc. Architects budget overlay construction cost : site development, building
material, labour, on-site work etc. Studio exercise of cost analysis. (9
Periods)
UNIT - V
Case Studies, Detail Study and Future Prospects
Preplanning & Proposal phase, programming phase, Schematic design Phase, Design development phase & introduction to
project scheduling and phasing.

(9 Periods)
Total no. of periods : 45
Text Books
1.Edward T.Whit, Introduction to Architectural Programming, Architecture Media, Tuscor, Az 1972.
2.Kevin Lynch, Site planning, MIT, Cambridge M.A. 1967.
3.Aified M.Kempler, Architectural Handbook, John Wiley and Sons, New York 1979.
Reference Books
1. Robert Sommer, Personal Space, Prentice Hall, Engel wood Cliffs. NJ,1969.
2. Edward T.Hall, The Hidden Dimension, Doubleday anchor Books, New York,1966.
3. Joseph De Chiara & John Handcoach Calender, Time Saver stds, For Bldg. Types, MCGraw Hill Book Company,
New York, 1980.
4. Joseph De Chiara and Lee Koppelman, Planning Design Criteria Van Vostiand Reinhold Co., New York,1968.
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Subject code ARA 85 B 3 0 0 3
ARA 85 B ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE
Objective: To understand the need for energy efficiency
To study the techniques and services for energy efficient architecture.
UNIT I
Introduction to Energy efficient Architecture
Need for energy efficiency in buildings. Sources of energy-renewable and non renewable. Definitions-embodied energy,
energy conservation, energy efficiency, zero energy buildings, net zero buildings, green buildings, sustainable buildings.
(6 Periods)
UNIT - II
Site planning and development
Land form, vegetation type and pattern, water bodies, open and built spaces. Modification of factors affecting thermal
comfort. Integration of building with site. Examples-orientation, landscape, ventilation principles. Design considerations
depending on climate zones of India.
(10 Periods)
UNIT - III
Energy Efficiency Design Aspects
Principles of heat transfer-conduction, convection, radiation, infiltration. Building envelope-Choice of materials, k-value, heat
balance equations, fenestrations. Examples from traditional buildings.Energy efficient lighting day lighting and artificial
lighting.. HVAC-geothermal heat pumps, district air cooling, indoor air quality.
(10 Periods)
UNIT - IV
Solar passive architecture
Solar passive architecture-definition. Simple and advanced techniques of heating and cooling-direct, indirect and isolated gain.
Trombe wall, solarium, wind tower, nocturnal cooling, earth tunnels. Literature case study examples.
(10 Periods)
UNIT - V
Introduction to tools for evaluation of building performance.
Introduction to energy management systems. Types of energy auditing and their significance.
Role of thermal imaging systems. Introduction to energy simulation programs- Introduction to Energy star labels.
(9 Periods)
Total no. of periods: 45
1. Fuller Moore, Environmental Control systems, Mcgraw Hill, Inc., New Delhi, 1993
2. A.Konya Design Primer for Hot Climates, Architectural press, London,1980.
Reference Books
1. Climatically responsive Energy efficient architecture, PLEA/SPA, New Delhi 1995.
2. Ms.Sudha, NK .Bansal and M.A.S Malik Solar Passive Building Pergamon Press.
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3. V.Gupta Energy and Habitat Wiley Eastern limited, New Delhi.
Subject code ARA 85 C 3 0 0 3
ARA 85 C INTERIOR DESIGN AND PRACTICES
Objective: To understand the principles of interior Design.
To train the students in designing various types of interiors.
UNIT - I
Principles of Interior Design
Introduction to the design of interior spaces as related to typologies and functions, themes and concepts - study and
design - Principles of composition in interior design - size, volume, proportion and shape of enclosures, ideal space
proportions use of scales for space representation, psychological effect of space - Design of composition using the above
principles Murals, sculptures , ornamentations Application in Single activity space
(15 Periods)
UNIT II
Study of various materials, construction techniques and cost analysis
Various materials for ceiling, walls and floors, sources and collecting product information -advantage and disadvantage
market trend innovative materials - Decorative finishes and fabrics -cost analysis Exercise on Design of false ceiling,
flooring and partition walls - specification and estimation
(15 Periods)
UNIT III
Interior Lighting Design
Visual elements - color, texture, plane and fixtures in relation to the surroundings Interior lighting - different types of
lighting, their effects, types of lighting fixtures .Modulation of interior space with art objects - Space modulation
through artificial and natural lighting, emphasizing of focal points Design of Interiors Lighting and electrical layout
for display systems - commercial , residential interiors.
(15 Periods)
UNIT IV
Interior Furniture Design
Role of furniture, evolution of furniture styles, Ergonomic factors of furniture design, materials used, Functional
classification, Barrier free design, Matching of furniture to decorative style, fitted furniture its characteristics and
applications. Study on furniture for specific types of interiors like office furniture, children's furniture, residential furniture,
display systems, etc. Design of simple furniture for work Counters, work stations, residential interior spaces, etc., and
Furniture layout
(15 Periods)
UNIT V
Interior Landscaping
Interior landscaping - elements like rocks, plants, water, flowers, fountains, paving, artifacts, etc. their physical
properties -Methods of application, effects on spaces and design values. Design of interior landscaping exhibition
space, museums, lobby space, recreation spaces, etc.,
(15 Periods)

Text Books 1. Francis D.K.Ching, Interior Design Illustrated, V.N.R. Pub. NY 1987.
Reference Books
1. An Invitation to design, Helen Marie Evans.
2. Steport - De - Van Kness, Logan and Szebely, Introduction to Interior Design Macmillan
Publishing Co., NY 1980.
3. Julius Penero and Martin Zelnik, Human Dimensions and Interior space Whitney Library of Design, NY 1979.
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4. Inca/Interior Design Register, Inca Publications, Chennai 1989.
ARA 86 A VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
Objective: To study the nature of various construction techniques in Vernacular architecture
To understand the different components in the culture of traditional building systems.
UNIT-I
Introduction
Definition of Vernacular Architecture. Importance and factors determining the Character of vernacular architecture.
Approaches and concepts used in vernacular Architecture - Aesthetic, Anthropology, Architectural, Geographical, spatial,
Ecological, Behavioral and developmental.
(9 Periods)
UNIT-II
Vernacular Architecture In Tamil Nadu
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Tribal Architecture in Tamil Nadu-Irula,Kurumba,Todas,Badaga.Introduction to Chettinad Architecture , Architectural
Siginificance of Chettinad houses and palaces in Chettinad regions. Agraharams of Tamil Nadu- settlement Planning and
materials and construction details.
(9 Periods)
UNIT-III
Vernacular Architecture In Kerela
Wooden houses and palaces in kereka. Eg. Koiyakkal Palace and Nair houses of Kerela for Nallukettu house and
Padmanabapuram palace, Thackalai Palace. Introduction to Boat houses in Kerala
(9 Periods)
UNIT-IV
Vernacular Architecture In Rajasthan
Traditional havelies in Rajasthan- Materials, Construction details, settlement planning of Jaipur. Introduction to Planning
features of fort Architecture in Rajasthan. (9 Periods)
UNIT - V
Vernacular Architecture In Kutch
Wooden Houses and Mansions of Gujarat, their primitive form, Materials and construction details of Banni Houses in Kutch
regions.
(9 Periods)
Total Number of periods:45
Text Books:
1. Paul Oliver, Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the world, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
References:
1.V.S Praman, Haveli- Wooden Houses and Mansions of Gujarat, Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd, Ahemdabad-1989.
2.Kullrishan Jain and Minakshi Jain- Mud Architecture in Indian Desert, Aadi Center, Ahemdabad, 1992.
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ARA 86 B Construction Technology
Objective: To understand the nature of the Building Technology and practices in different types of construction
techniques.
UNIT- I
Introduction:
Introduction to Construction technology, meaning and different process in construction field. Terminology and various
components used in construction technology.
Substructure:
Site investigations and preliminaries information required, clearing the site, site security, site offices, storage
accommodations- Service utilities, excavations trench excavations, pit excavations, foundations shallow and deep
foundations- Retaining walls and basement structures.
(9 periods)
UNIT- II
Superstructure:
Introduction to frame buildings, precast frames, steel frames, timber frames.
(i) Walls stone walls, brick walls, concrete walls, mud walls and block works. Formworks for various openings in wall
surfaces.
(i) Roofs pitched roof and flat roof in concrete and timber structures. Form work employed in the above structures.
(iii) Concrete and wooden floors.
(9 periods
UNIT- III
Services and Finishes:

(i) Services Drainage domestic sanitary fittings and pipe work, electrical installation, gas installations, HVAC
installation
(ii) Finishes-Various finishes for floor, walls and ceiling using traditional and modern materials.
(9 periods)
UNIT- IV
Modern Materials of Construction:
Fibre reinforce of polymer and light weight concrete. Ferrocement High strength steel Prestressing tenders Light
gauge sectional Plastics Fibre glasses Materials storage practices.
(9 periods)
UNIT- V
Construction Equipments:
Uses of following: tractors, bulldozers, shovels, draglines, cable ways and belt conveyors, batching plants transit mixes
and agitated trucks used for ready mixed concrete pumps, guniting equipments air compressors welding
equipments cranes and other lifting devices, choice of construction equipments for different types of works.
(9 periods)
Total Number of periods:45
Text Books:
1.R.Chudley, Construction technology Longman group limited.
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Refrences:
1. National Building code of India 1983
2. R.Barry, The construction of Buildings, The English Language Book society and Crosby lockwood, London 1976.
ARA 86 C SERVICES IN HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
Objective: To enable the students to understand the basic concepts of mechanical and electrical
services in High rise buildings and their integration in Architectural Design.
To make them understand the safety and security aspects of High rise Buildings.
UNIT-I
Introduction

Standards of services in High Rise Buildings Integration of Services Relative costs Ergonomic aspects of Service
Design Concepts of Intelligent Architecture and Building Automation.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - II
Water Supply and Drainage
Water Supply and waste water collection systems Water storage and distribution systems Planning and Design
Selection of pumps Rain water harvesting Sewage treatment- Recycling of water.
(9 Periods)
UNIT- III
Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Natural and Mechanical Ventilation Systems Air-conditioning systems and load estimation Planning and Design
Automation and energy Management. (9 Periods)
UNIT-IV
Electrical and Mechanical
Natural lighting systems Energy efficiency in lighting systems Load and Distribution Planning and Design
Automation Planning and Design of elevator systems and services Elevator lobby area Escalators, moving walls and
ramps safety aspects. (9 Periods)

UNIT-V
Safety and Security
Security system Access control and Perimeter Protection CCTV intruder Alarm Passive Fire Safety - Fire Detection
and Fire alarm Systems Planning and Design. (9 Periods)
Text Books
1. Manual on Water Supply and Treatment (1991) third Edition, Central Public Health and Environmental
Engineering Organisation, Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi
2. National Building Code of India Sep 1983 Bureau of Indian Standards, 1984.
Reference Books
1. W.G. McGuiness and B.Stein, Mechanical and Electrical equipment for buildings,
2. John Wiley and sons Inc., N.Y.Riley Shuttleworth, Mechanical and electrical Systems for Construction, McGraw
Hill Book Co., U.S.A., 1983.
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3. Manual on Water Supply and Treatment (1991) third Edition, Central Public Health and Environmental
Engineering Organisation, Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi.
4. ASHRAE:LandbookHVAC Systems and Equipment(1992), HVAC Applications (1991) ASHRAE, Inc. Atlantla.
5. Langdon Thomas G.J., - fire Safety in Buildings, Principles and Practice Adam and Charles Blade,
London,1972.
ARA 87 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - VI
Objective: To get exposed to the complexity involved in the design of Multi storied structure
with respect to climatic condition.
DESIGN STUDIO
Design of advanced and complex problems - comprising group multi storied structures and infrastructure - with regard to
climatic conditions, orientation, services, circulation problems relating to large developments Design and
detailing for movement and use by handicapped persons within and around building and campuses to be addressed
examples: campus design, urban centers, Housing Senior citizens neighbourhood and Time problem using computer aided
design.

Total No.of Periods : 180
Text Books
1. De Chiara and Callendar- Time saver standards for Building Types - Mc Graw Hill
Co., 1973.
Reference Books
1. Edward D Mills, planning, 4 volumes, newness Butterworths, London 1976.
2. E and OE Planning London 11 fee Books Ltd 1973.
3. National Building Code ISI.
ARA 91 HOUSING
Objective: To understand issues related to housing projects and implement in professional
Practice.
To understand the housing scenario in India.
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UNIT - I
Housing Issues - Indian Context
Need and Demand - National Housing Policy - Housing Agencies and their role in housing development - Impact of
traditional life style. (9 Periods)

UNIT - II
Socio-Economic Aspects
Social factors influencing Housing Design, affordability, economic factors and Housing concepts - Slum Upgradation and
Sites and Services. (9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Housing Standards
Standards and Regulations - DCR relevant to Housing - Methodology of formulating standards -
Performance standards. (9 Periods)
UNIT - IV
Housing Design
Traditional patterns - Row Housing and Cluster Housing - Layout concepts - Use of open spaces - Utilities and common
facilities - Case studies - High Rise Housing. (9 Periods)
UNIT - V
Housing Process
Various stages and tasks in Project Development - Housing Management Community participation - Environmental
aspects - Technology (9 Periods)

Total No. of Periods : 45
Text Books
1. Christopher Alexander, A Pattern Language, Oxford University Press, New York - 1977.
2. Joseph de chiara & Others - Time Saver Standards for Housing and Residential development, McGraw Hill Co., New
York, 1995.
ReferenceBooks
1.Richard Untermanu & Robert Small, Site Planning for Cluster Housing, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company,
London/New York, 1977.
2.Forbes Davidson and Geoff Payne, Urban Projects Manual, Liverpool University Press, Liverpool, 1983.
3. HUDCO Publications - Housing for the Low income, Sector Model.
ARA 92 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Objective: To understand ecosystem, historic styles of landscape design, planting design and designing of functional
areas.
UNIT - I
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Ecology
Introduction to ecology, ecosystem, biosphere components and working mechanism of ecosystem types and courses of
disturbance in ecosystem man made and natural
e.g.: Dereliction of land reclamation and landscaping of derelict land.
(9Periods)
UNIT - II
Landscape Design
Elements of Landscape design. - Landscape character Landscape Composition - Landscape effects
(9 Periods)
UNIT III
Historic Styles of Landscape Design
Study of principles and design historic styles Mugal gardens of India:Shalimar Bagh and Taj Mahal, Japanese gardens:
Saihoji, Ryoanji & Katsura imperial palace, Italian Renaissance gardens: Villa Lante at Bagania, American parks : Central
park. (9 Periods)

UNIT - IV
Planting Design
Plants as design elements structural characteristic of plants visual characteristics of plant viz. line, form, texture,
colour, etc. basic data for plant selection. (9 Periods)
UNIT - V
Landscaping Design of Functional Areas
Landscaping for residential layout recreational facilities, like parks, play fields- water front areas hill areas urban
centers like squares, plazas - Consideration and key factors to landscaping of above context.

(9 Periods)

Total No. of Periods: 45
Text Books
1. Landscape Architecture John omsbee simonds .
2. Planting Design Theodore D Walker
ReferenceBooks
1. Introduction to landscape design John L.Motloch.
2. Planting design Handbook Nick Robinson.
3. Site planning Standards Joseph dechiara Lee E. Koppelman.
4. Glift Tandy Hand Book of Urban Landscape, The Architectural Press, London, 1971.
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ARA 93 A URBAN DESIGN
Objective: To understand the principles of Urban Design and to study the to the urban
intervention methods.
To get exposed to the emerging urban design practices.

UNIT I
Introduction
Relationship between Architecture, Urban Design and Town Planning Role of an urban designer, Perception of city form
and pattern Townscape elements. (9 Periods)
UNIT II
Urban Space in Historical Context
Comparative analysis of public spaces, their organization, location and articulation in Greece, Roman, Medieval and
Renaissance in west in brief - Urban spaces in Indian context - early history, medieval, colonial and modern cities.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Organisation of Space
Understanding, organizing and articulation of spaces for various uses - residential, commercial, industrial and recreational
areas.
(9 Periods)

UNIT - IV
Urban Interventions, Methods and Proposals
Parameters for identifying type of intervention, objectives, surveys programmes, Urban Renewal - Redevelopment - Role
of public participation.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - V
Contemporary Practices
Townscape policies, need for new bye-laws, regulations and emerging areas of development- Contemporary Urban Design
Projects in Indian Context
(9 Periods)
Total no. of Periods: 45
Text Books
1. Paul.D. Spriregen, On the out of designing cites M.I.T.Press, Cambridge 1968
2. Lynch .Kevin, The mage of the city M.I.T.Press Cambridge 1960
3. Bacon. Edmund Design of Cities, Thames & Hudson, London ,1967
Reference Books
1. Gordon Cullen - The concise TOWNSCAPE - The Architectural Press - 1978
2. Lawrence Halprin - CITIES - Reinhold Publishing Corporation N.Y. 1964.
3. Gosling and Maitland - URBAN DESIGN - St.Martins Press, 1984.
4. Jonathan Barnett - An Introduction to Urban Design - Harper & Row, Publishers, N.Y., 1982
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ARA 93 B ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION
Objective: To understand the values of conservation and the various factors that affects the values of conservation
UNIT - I
Introduction
Definition of the term Conservation in, Heritage, culture in Architectural context and various stages in conservation such
as Preservation, Restoration, Adaptation, consolidation. Study of history of Conservation movement, and need for
conservation in modern context. Compatibility of conservation and development and various frameworks in conservation.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - II
Historic Cities
Factors affecting the Architectural aspects of historic cities- geographical, social, cultural and religious. Case Study of
historic cities- Shahjahanabad, Madurai, Pondicherry (9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Parameters in Conservation
Deriving the various values in conservation- social, economical, religious etc of historic cities., Identifying the Qualities
and values of historic cities and factors affecting the qualities of Historic cities. Deriving planning guidelines for historic
cities (9 Periods)
UNIT - IV
Components in Conservation
Need for Inventory of built heritage and preparing format for inventory records. Listing and grading of built heritage.
Study of components such as Documentation, Measured drawings, community participation, research, legislation,
education etc in historic areas. (9 Periods)
UNIT - V
Implementation/ Action Programmes
New studies, concepts and charters in Conservation fields. Case studies of conservation Projects in India. Scope of
conservation studies in future context. (9 Periods)

Text Book
1. Conservation manual Bernard Feilden.
References:
1. The Architecture of Towns and Cities Paul do Spreiregen.
2. Urban Renewal in Amercian Cities Scott Greet.
3. Character of Towns Roy Workhest.
4. Conservation of European cities, Donald Appleyard, 1979
5. Architectural Heritage of Pondicherry, INTACH publication
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ARA 93 C SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Objective: To understand the importance environmentally and ecologically sensitive
architecture
To integrate Sustainable planning and building principles in architectural design.
UNIT I
Concepts of sustainability
Energy and Global environment, Energy use and Climate change Its impact, Types of Energy systems, Concept of
Sustainability - Principles of conservation - synergy with nature, Bioregionalism - community basis shelter technology
within bioregional patterns and scales, Ethical- environmental degradation.
(9 Periods)
UNIT II
Sustainable planning & Design
Sustainable Development -Sustainable approach to site planning and design - site inventories- relationships between site
factors - development impacts from one area of the site on the other areas - Model ecosystem of the site, environmental
monitoring and testing during construction- phasing of development - limits of change - Design facility within social and
environmental thresholds
(9 Periods)
UNIT III
Sustainable Building Materials and Construction
Properties, Uses and Examples of -Primary, secondary and Tertiary Sustainable Materials,
- Principles to improve the energy efficiency - siting and vernacular design, shade, ventilation, earth shelter, thermal
inertia and air lock entrances.
Techniques of sustainable construction - technologies, methods of effectiveness, and design synthesis - alternative
materials and construction methods: solar water heating panels; photovoltaic electricity generation; use of local materials;
and on site growth of food, fuel and building materials.
(9 Periods)
UNIT IV
Recycling and Reuse
Pre building, Building, Post building stages - Architectural Reuse, Waste prevention,
Construction and Demolition recycling- Conservation of natural and building resources- Energy and material savings
types of wastes - Elimination of waste and minimize pollution- various Decomposing methods Innovative reuse of
various wastes
(9 Periods)
UNIT V
Case Studies and Rating systems
Sustainable Development Case Studies: illustrated examples of the planning, development, and construction. Green
architecture and various international rating systems for sustainability- LEED, BREEAM, Green Star Rating system

(9 Periods)
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Text Book
1. B.C.Bose, Integrated approach to sustainable Development. Publishers: Rajat Publications, Delhi
2. Laurie Bakers, Chamoli Earthquake hand book, Publishers: Costford, centre of science and technology for
rural development
3. Fuller Moore, Environmental control systems Heating, Cooling, Lighting. Publisher MC.Graw Hill, Newyork.
References:
1.Caring A.Langston Grace K.C.Ding, Sustainable practices in built environment, second edition, Publishers:
Butterworth-Heinmann Linacre House Jordanhill Oxford.
2.R.N.Trivedi, Environmental Sciences, Publishers:Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
3. Dr.N.Arumugam, Concepts of Ecology (Environmental biology), Saras Publication, Kanyakumari District.
ARA 94 A DESIGN RESEARCH METHODS
Objective: To understand the importance and structure of research in Architectural
process.
To train the students in evolving appropriate focus areas in Design subjects and
in report writing.
UNIT - I
Introduction
Definition of research, theoretical, empirical, nomothetic, probabilistic and causal. Types of research- descriptive,
relational, causal. Definitions of variables, attributes, hypothesis- theory and its types.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - II
Structure in Research Design
Structure of research design, components of research study, deduction and induction reasoning. Survey research, types of
survey- literature survey, oral survey, observation and photo documentation, advantages and disadvantages of survey,
definition and use of concept mapping process.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Behavioural Research
Understanding the relationship between Environment and behavior, person related information- Anthropometrics, Age
Characters, Physical ability. Place related information- geographic features, site features, environmental controls.
Understanding the behavioral setting of a place.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - IV
Steps in Research Process
Identifying the areas of interest in research design, developing a research idea, formulation of hypothesis, formulating a
research design, choosing subjects, conducting the study, analyzing the study, reporting the results.
(9 Periods)
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UNIT - V
Report Writing
Explaining the key elements in report writing - abstract, introduction, methods, results, conclusion, reference section etc.
formatting the above said elements with an example.
(9
Periods)
Text book:
1. Research Methods, William M.K Trochium, Bizantra publications, 2003
References:
1. Visual Research Methods in Design, Henry Sanoff, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991.
2. The Good Research Guide, Martyn Denscombe, Open University press,1999.
3. Architectural Programming, Donna P.Duerk, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1993
ARA 94 BPROJECT MANAGEMENT
Objective: To enhance and strengthen ability to manage projects through the project
management techniques
To get exposed to the network techniques and its application in project
management.
UNIT - I
Introduction to Project Management
Introduction to project Management concepts - background of management, purpose, goal and objectives. Traditional
management system, Gantt's approach-bar chart, merits and limitation, advancement, Project programming, work
breakdown schedule. (9 Periods)
UNIT - II
Network Scheduling
Introduction to scientific management techniques PERT & CPM, network concepts, elements and interrelationships.
Network techniques, logic activity information, development of network, CPM for management, CPM network analysis,
Identification of critical path, float, and computation result sheets
(9 Periods)
UNIT - III
Pert Network
Introduction to theory of probability and statistics, PERT network, Probabilistic time estimation for the activities, Analysis
of PERT network
(9 Periods)
UNIT - IV
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Project Programming `
Project programming, resource allocation balancing- leveling and smoothing techniques, Phasing of activities, Project
scheduling and control, Project updation (9 Periods)

UNIT - V
Project Cost
Introduction - Activity cost information, cost time relationship, crashed estimates, cost slope, project direct and indirect
cost, Crashed program, least cost solution, least time solution, Optimum time solution.
(9 Periods)

Text Books
1. Dr. C. Punmiya and K.K. Khandelwal - Project Planning and Control with PERT\CPM Laxmi Publications, New
Delhi, 1987.
2. Jerome D. Wiest and Ferdinand K. Levy - A Management guide to PERT/CPM,
Prentice Hall of Indian Publications Ltd., New Delhi, 1982.
3. L.S. Srinath PERT & CPM
Reference
1. S.P.Mukhopadyay - project management for Architets and Civil Engineers, IIT,
Kharagpur 1974
2. R.A.Burgen and G.White - Building production and project management,
The construction press, London, 1979.
ARA 95 DISSERTATION
Objective: To understand the importance of research in Architectural context.
To train the students in undertaking a research topic and progressing through
different stages in research process.
The students are required to submit a topic of his/her interest in the form of synopsis detailing the aim, objective, scope
and expected outcome of the study. The students shall proceed to do his/her research work on the approved topic and shall
analyse in depth to contemplate the issues of his related areas of research with the help of the supervisor and shall attend
the periodical reviews. The students shall submit the dissertation research report and shall take his/her viva voce in the
form of an oral presentation.
Total
number of periods: 120
References:
1. Visual Research Methods in Design, Henry Sanoff, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991.
2. The Good Research Guide, Martyn Denscombe, Open University press,1999.
3. Architectural Programming, Donna P.Duerk, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1993
4. Research Methods, William M.K Trochium, Bizantra publications, 2003
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ARA 96 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - VII
Objective: To expose students to macro level problem at the city level like urban renewal and
redevelopment through study and problem solving.
Design Studio
Design projects pertaining to Urban Design problems including Urban Renewal and Redevelopment - Involving intensive
study of visual and other sensory relationship between people and their environment, problems concerning both
preservation and development based on correlation of socio-economic and physical state and problems pertaining to
traffic Design and detailing for physically handicapped at the city/street/building scale.Dissertation project leading to
areas of research in Architecture, Urban Design conservation Eg. Hill Architecture, High tech Buildings etc .

Total No. of Periods: 180
References:
1. Edward D Mills planning 4 volumes Newnes - Butterworths, London 1976.
2. E and OE planning 11iffe Books Ltd, London 1973.
3. Gordon Cullen - The concise Townscape - The Architectural press - 1978
4. Gosling and Maitland - Urban Design - St. Martins Press 1984.
5. Paul.D. Spriregen, On the out of designing cites M.I.T.Press, Cambridge 1968
6. Lynch .Kevin, The mage of the city M.I.T.Press Cambridge 1960
7. Bacon. Edmund Design of Cities , Thames & Hudson, London ,1967
ARA 101 A INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND SOCIETY
Objective: To expose the students on the functionaries of Indian constitution and Indian government systems
To expose the students on various aspects of Indian social struture

UNIT I
Introduction to Indian Constitution
Historical Background - Constituent Assembly of India - Philosophical foundations of the Indian Constitution -Preamble -
Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy - Fundamental Duties - Citizenship - Constitutional Remedies
for citizens. (9 Periods)
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UNIT II
Structure of Union Government
Union Government - Structures of the Union Government and Functions - President - Vice President Prime Minister -
Cabinet - Parliament - Supreme Court of India - Judicial Review.
(9 Periods)
UNIT III
Structure of State government
State Government - Structure and Functions - Governor - Chief Minister - Cabinet - State Legislature Judicial System in
States - High Courts and other Subordinate Courts
(9 Periods)
UNIT IV
Constitutional functionaries and amendments
Indian Federal System - Center - State Relations - President's Rule - Constitutional Amendments Constitutional
Functionaries - Assessment of working of the Parliamentary System in India. 9
(9 Periods)
UNIT V
Social Structure
Society : Nature, Meaning and definition; Indian Social Structure; Castle, Religion, Language in India; Constitutional
Remedies for citizens - Political Parties and Pressure Groups; Right of Women, Children and Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes and other Weaker Sections.
(9 Periods)
TEXT BOOKS
1. Durga Das Basu, " Introduction to the Constitution of India ", Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. R.C.Agarwal, " (1997) Indian Political System ", S.Chand and Company, New Delhi.
3. Maciver and Page, " Society: An Introduction Analysis ", Mac Milan India Ltd., New Delhi.
4. K.L.Sharma, " (1997) Social Stratification in India: Issues and Themes ", Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi.
REFERENCES
1. Sharma, Brij Kishore, " Introduction to the Constitution of India:, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. U.R.Gahai, " (1998) Indian Political System ", New Academic Publishing House, Jalaendhar.
3. R.N. Sharma, " Indian Social Problems ", Media Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
4. Yogendra Singh, " (1997) Social Stratification and Charge in India ", Manohar, New Delhi.
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ARA 101 C ARCHITECTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY
Objective:
UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL PSYCHOLOGY 5
Introduction to the discipline, its importance in the field of architecture, understanding the principle of psychology Form
perception, attention, concepts types of concepts, physical settings, and varied emotions.
UNIT 2 CREATIVE THINKING 10
Process of creativity, visual and creative thinking, types of thinking, directed thinking, convergent thinking, divergent
thinking, visual thinking - Articulation of masses and spaces, sense and sensation modalities language of architecture and
its role in creativity like, Rhythm, Harmony, Balance, and other visual traits.
UNIT 3 ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RESPONSE 10
Environmental variables fixed feature variable, semi permanent feature
variable, ambient feature variable, and Human conformant, Human adaptation to the given environment,
Collective behaviour and spatial order, effects of colour and behaviour in Built environment.
UNIT 4 CONCEPT OF BEAUTY AND HUMAN ATTITUDE 10
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Philosophies of beauty, aesthetics and physio - psychological association to it and the human mind, stimulated by pull
and push factors of the environment, physical manifestation and emotional impact, Attitudes towards typical physical
settings. Form, space and attitude relations.
UNIT 5 APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 10
Evaluation of the satisfactory levels of a residential building. Parameters to provoke desired emotions in
the build environment .Application of the knowledge in the design of a residence, community, neighbourhood in
all stages of design.
Total No. of Periods : 45
Reference Books
1. Morgan, T., & Clifford, Introduction to Psychology, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications New York, 1983.
2. Keyam, S.M., Psychology in relation to design Dowden, Hutchinson an Ross, 1973.
3. Hall, E.T., The Hidden Dimension New York, Doubleday, 1996.
4. Canter, D.V, & Lee, T., Psychology & The Build Environment, Architectural Press, Londaon,1974.
5. Proshansky, H., Ittleson, W.H., Environmental Psychology People and their physical settings, New York, Holt,
Rinechart and Winston, 1976.
ARA 102 A ADVANCED STRUCTURES
Objective: Learning to plan the general arrangement of certain types frequently used structures to evaluate the load for
preliminary design and to fix approximate dimension.
UNIT- I
RCC Multi storey buildings
Planning layout of frames for High-rise buildings-loads to be considered for design. Methods of analysis for vertical and
horizontal load. Evaluation of load for a preliminary design. Arriving at approximate dimensions for beams and columns.
UNIT- II
RCC special structures
Grids-shells-folded plate-virendeel girders-RCC trusses
Types for all the structures-applications
Loads acting on each.
Behaviour under load
Methods of analysis for each structure
Approximate dimension
UNIT- III
Prestressed concrete
Need for prestressing. Materials, types, methods of prestressing, prestressing systems, Layout of prestressed concrete
beams, manufacturing of cast-in-situ and precast members, Application, Analysis and Design (no problems)
UNIT- IV
Design of RCC members for fire resistance
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Standard Heating conditions-classification. Effect of temperature on steel and concrete. Effect of temperature on structural
members. Fire resistance by standard detailing.
UNIT V
Earthquake resistant design
Earthquake effects- Ground shaking- effects on structures- Failure Mechanism of Earthquake - General concepts of
earthquake resistant design- Detailing for Masonry and RCC structures.
Text Book: N.Krishnaraju Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design CBS publishers & distributers 1986
Reference:
1. P.C.Varghese Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design prentice hall of India private limited 2003.
2. Guide lines for Earthquake Resistant Non Engineered Construction-Associated coment companies Ltd.
ARA 102 B INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Objective: To understand the significance of Intellectual property rights in the current market and provisions to protect
the creativity and inventions.

UNIT I
Introduction to IPR
Introduction - Invention and Creativity - Intellectual Property (IP) - Importance - Protection of IPR - Basic types of
property (i. Movable Property ii. Immovable Property and iii. Intellectual Property).
(9 Periods)
UNIT II
Patents, Copy Rights, Trade Marks And Industrial Designs
IP - Patents - Copyrights and related rights - Trade Marks and rights arising from Trademark registration - Definitions -
Industrial Designs and Integrated circuits - Protection of Geographical Indications at national and International levels -
Application Procedures.
(9 Periods)
UNIT III
GATT and International Scenario on IPR
International convention relating to Intellectual Property - Establishment of WIPO - Mission and Activities - History -
General Agreement on Trade and Tariff (GATT).
(9 Periods)
UNIT IV
Government Initiatives
Indian Position Vs WTO and Strategies - Indian IPR legislations - commitments to WTO-Patent Ordinance and the Bill -
Draft of a national Intellectual Property Policy - Present against unfair competition.
(9 Periods)
UNIT V
Case Studies
Case Studies on - Patents (Basumati rice, turmeric, Neem, etc.) - Copyright and related rights - Trade Marks - Industrial
design and Integrated circuits - Geographic indications - Protection against unfair competition.
(9 Periods)
Total No of periods: 45
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Text Book
1. Subbaram N.R. " Handbook of Indian Patent Law and Practice ", S. Viswanathan (Printers and
Publishers) Pvt. Ltd., 1998.
References
1. Eli Whitney, United States Patent Number : 72X, Cotton Gin, March 14, 1794.
2. Intellectual Property Today : Volume 8, No. 5, May 2001, [www.iptoday.com].
3. Using the Internet for non-patent prior art searches, Derwent IP Matters, July 2000.
[www.ipmatters.net/features/000707_gibbs.html.
ARA 102 C ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM
Objective: To understand the importance of criticism in architecture and its impact in the
society
UNIT - I
Introduction to Architectural Criticism
Introduction and need for architectural criticism in the academy of architects. Criticism in day today transaction.
Architectural criticism a societal perspective. (9 Periods)
UNIT - II
Classification of Architectural Criticism
Types and characteristics of Architectural criticism, crux of normative criticism, interpretive criticism, Description
criticism a societal peer criticism (9
Periods)
UNIT - III
Nature of Sub-Division Of Criticism
Sub divisions of normative criticism. Interpretive criticism, descriptive criticism, understanding the essence an purpose of
each type and its contemporary usage, status quo of Architectural criticism.
(9 Periods)
UNIT 1V
Rhetoric of Architectural Criticism
Theory and grammar and practice of architectural criticism and its positive and negative impact on the impact on the
society. Survey of literature, design magazines, and journals, search for architecture criticism, its collection.
(9 Periods)
UNIT - V
Settings for Architectural Criticism
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Identifying parameters for positive development in the society, educating people through criticism, understanding the
peoples need and catering to it, facilitating the people know their future and choices ends of criticism.
(9 Periods)
Total No.of Period : 45
Text Book:
1. Attoe Wayne, Architeucture & Critical imagination, John Wuiley & Sons, Ltd. 1978
ReferenceBooks
1. Pevsner Nikolaus, Canons of Criticism, Penguin, Harmonds worth, 1971.
2. Schuly Norberg & Christian, Intentions in Architecture MIT press, Cambridge,1965.
3. Huxtable Adaloui, Kicked a Building lately Quodrangel, New York,1976.
4. Charles Jencks Modern Movements in Architecture Anchor garden city,1973.
ARA 103 THESIS
Objective: All the five years of Architectural Design culminate in the Thesis Project to motivate
students to involve in individual research and methodology, This is to train in
handling projects independently.

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TOPICS OF STUDY
The main areas of study and research shall be Architecture, Urban design, Urban renewal and urban and rural settlements,
Environmental Design, Conservation, Landscape Design, Housing etc.. However, the specific thrust should be
architectural design of built environment.
METHOD OF SUBMISSION
The thesis Project shall be submitted in the form of drawings, project report, models and slides

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