Syllabus
V43:M.Arch.
Environmental
Architecture
2011
PROGRAMME CALENDAR
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01 Aug - 31 Jan 01 Feb – 31 Jul
Direct Admission, Course Exemption, Credit Transfer (DACECT)
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DACECT Decision: must be attached along with the admission form for first fresh admission.
01 DACECT Form Submission at University 05 Jun – 25 Jul Not Offered
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from the day of receipt
Annual Admission*: University Fee (including EF for the first compulsory attempt) must be paid
along with the admission form,
at a time for 2 semesters (an odd and even semester) in an academic year.
03 Annual Further Admission 05 Jun – 05 Jul 05 Jun – 05 Jul
04 Annual Fresh Admission 05 Jun – 05 Aug 05 Jun – 05 Aug
Teaching – Learning (Face-To-Face counseling at each study center and Self-Study)
14 EE for Practical, STW, SV or PW Courses Immediately after the Immediately after the
last day of end exam for last day of end exam for
theory courses, but theory courses, but
positively before 05-Jan positively before 05-Jul
15 End Exam Result Declaration On or before 20 Feb On or before 20 Aug
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A37011 Environmental Architecture Theory 2 20 2 60 10 40 50 TH
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
1-1 Geographical & Climatological influences CP
Students have to answer
Block
'1 of 1' SAQ in CA and '1
1-2 Ecological History of India 01
of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2' LAQs
in end exam on these
CSs
units.
01-10
CP
Block Students have to answer
2-1 Human Impact on Earth Eco-systems
02 '1 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2'
LAQs in end exam on
2-2 Concepts & Strategies for Sustainable Development
CSs these units.
11-20
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A37012 Climate and Geography 2 20 2 60 10 40 50 TH
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
1-1 Overview of fundamentals of Geography CP
Students have to answer
Block
'1 of 1' SAQ in CA and '1
1-2 Climate and Weather: 01
of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2' LAQs
in end exam on these
CSs
units.
01-10
2-1 Climate zones and Criteria CP
Block Students have to answer
2-2 Implication on Site and Building Design. 02 '1 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2'
LAQs in end exam on
CSs these units.
11-20
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
1-1 Overview of fundamentals of Geography in view of its effect on climate in general: The
Earth, Land mass & water mass, Revolution of earth, Equator/Tropic of Cancer & Tropic
CP
of Capricorn, Latitude-Longitudes, primary wind patterns, Cold and warm streams in
Bock
the oceans, land forms, rivers, lakes.
01
1-2 Climate and Weather: Definition, Difference between Climate and Weather, Elements
of climate, methods to study and measure climate and weather. Analysis of climatic
2-1 Climate zones and Criteria of building design: Climate zones, macroclimate,
microclimate factors. CP
Bock
2-2 Implication on Site and Building Design with respect to the various climatic analyses 02
done.
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A37013 Sustainable building design principles 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Four Case studies with analysis The projects to be include:
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Understanding the term Sustainability 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Sustainability Principles and concepts 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Total Carrying Capacity of planet Earth 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Measurement: 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A37014 Sustainable building materials 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Features of Sustainable Building Materials 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Key Building Materials and Sources 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Selecting Sustainable Building Materials 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
Features of Sustainable Building Materials: Life Cycle Analysis of Building Materials. CP
Pollution prevention in Manufacturing, Waste Reduction Measures in Manufacturing, Block
1 Recycled Content, Embodied Energy Reduction, Use of Natural Material, Reduction of 01
Construction Waste, Local Materials, Energy Efficiency-Thermal properties, Chemical
Properties, Physical Properties, Longer Life, Reusability, Recyclability, Biodegradability
CP
Key Building Materials and Sources: Limestone, Steel, Aluminium, Bricks and Tile,
2 Block
Petrochemicals, Wood, Alternatives to conventional building materials, etc
02
CP
Selecting Sustainable Building Materials- Criteria: Methodologies and selection criteria,
3 Block
Cradle to Cradle approach
03
Strategy of use of materials in Pre-Building Phase: Manufacture; Building Phase: Use; CP
4 Post-Building Phase: Disposal; considering issues mentioned above. Alternatives to Block
conventional building materials 04
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A37015 Elective 1: Pollution Impact & Remedies 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Pollution: Study of pollution sources, types & causes 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
Standards: Units and measurements devices, comparison ‘Report of Activities’ in
2 02
with local & global standards CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
Remediation: Technological, socio-economic, & design ‘Report of Activities’ in
3 03
interventions as remedial measures CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Impact Assessment: Impact assessment & mitigation 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A38015 Elective 2: Waste water Management 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Waste water characterization 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Processes: 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Treatment types: 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Non-conventional treatment systems 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
01 A37016 Environmental Architecture Studio 1 8 112 8 240 40 160 200 SV
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Medium scale Project where the primary user is residential
in typology like Housing in restricted zones like ‘Regional Students are expected to
Parks, green zone etc.’, Eco – Tourism center, etc. An in- complete sufficient
depth research and analysis of activities below to evaluate number of projects
the progress of work: related to this course,
a. Geography, local conditions and Climatic conditions with regular critical
b. Development control legislations CP remarks and assessment
c. Zero pollution approach, Block from the counselor and
1
d. Self sufficiency in power- water requirement, and use of 01 to peer students, during the
to
Passive systems in Design, 08 semester. External and
8
e. Use of local building materials, appropriate technology, CSs internal experts will
f. Case study/ies to substantiate the design philosophy 01-120 jointly evaluate these
g. Impact of the development on adjacent neighborhood projects for 100 marks
h. Evolving Design Brief for the Project with viva after
i. Architectural Design project presentation by the
The final project work will include Architectural drawings & student for about 5-7
relevant details, case study/ies, reports for the minutes
research/documentation for the project.
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
02 A37021 Thermal Comfort and Passive Design -1 2 20 2 60 10 40 50 TH
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
1-1 Climatology & Thermal Comfort CP Students have to answer
Block '1 of 1' SAQ in CA and '1
1-2 Natural Influences. 01 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2' LAQs
CSs in end exam on these
01-10 units.
2-1 Evaluation Techniques CP
Students have to answer
Block
'1 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2'
2-2 Design Standards 02
LAQs in end exam on
CSs
these units.
11-20
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
02 A37022 Quantitative Research Methods 2 20 2 60 10 40 50 TH
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
1-1 Introduction to “research” and its significance in CP
Students have to answer
architecture Block
'1 of 1' SAQ in CA and '1
01
of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2' LAQs
1-2 Methods of Research in Architecture
in end exam on these
CSs
units.
01-10
2-1 Data Documentation and Analysis CP
Block Students have to answer
2-2 Presentation & Reporting 02 '1 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2'
LAQs in end exam on
CSs these units.
11-20
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
1-1 Introduction to “research” and its significance in architecture – meaning of research.
CP
Relationship between design and research. Types of research in architecture, areas of
Bock
research in architecture, qualitative and quantitative paradigms. Research Design:
01
Components of research design – formulating the research questions, hypothesis,
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
02 A37023 Sustainable building design principles II 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Four Case studies with analysis The projects to be include:
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Pre Design approach 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Building Design: Parameters of Architectural Design 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Introduction to various “Rating systems” and standards 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
Efficient Building systems & Integration of Building ‘Report of Activities’ in
4 04
systems CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
02 A37024 Sustainable building technology 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Understanding Sustainable building technology through Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 study of Vernacular architecture (outside Indian 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
subcontinent). CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
Case study/ies of works of architects in contemporary ‘Report of Activities’ in
2 02
world architecture (outside Indian subcontinent) CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
Understanding Sustainable building technology through ‘Report of Activities’ in
3 03
study of Vernacular architecture in Indian subcontinent. CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
Case study/ies of works of architects in contemporary ‘Report of Activities’ in
4 04
world architecture (in Indian subcontinent) CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
Elective 1: Geographic Mapping Systems
02 A37025 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
(GIS)
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Introduction to Geographic Information System 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 GIS Techniques & technology 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Data representation 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Data modeling, topological modeling 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
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COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
02 A38025 Elective 2: Terrain Assessment & Mapping 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Digital terrain model – digital surface model 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Introduction to methods for obtaining 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Block Students have to submit
3
Application and using data for extracting terrain 03 & ‘Report of Activities’ in
&
parameters, water flow, infrastructure planning, etc 04 CA and ‘Term Work’ for
4
CSs end exam on these units.
31-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
02 A37026 Environmental Architecture Studio 2 8 112 8 120 40 160 200 SV
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Students are expected to
complete sufficient
number of projects
related to this course,
with regular critical
CP remarks and assessment
Medium scale Project in Urban set up of typology other Block from the counselor and
1
than primarily residential use. An in-depth research and 01 to peer students, during the
to
analysis of activities below to evaluate the progress of 08 semester. External and
8
work CSs internal experts will
01-120 jointly evaluate these
projects for 100 marks
with viva after
presentation by the
student for about 5-7
minutes
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
03 A37031 Thermal Comfort and Passive Design-2 2 20 2 60 10 40 50 TH
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP Students have to answer
1-1 Understanding parameters for Human Comfort Block '1 of 1' SAQ in CA and '1
01 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2' LAQs
1-2 Thermal performance of Materials & buildings CSs in end exam on these
01-10 units.
CP
Students have to answer
2-1 Building Audit Block
'1 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2'
02
LAQs in end exam on
2-2 Passive means of control CSs
these units.
11-20
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
1-1 Understanding parameters for Human Comfort – Heat, Temperature, Humidity, fresh CP
air, clean air, physiological response of human body. Concept and Physics of Heat Bock
Exchange. 01
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
03 A37032 Legislations for Environmental Control 2 20 2 60 10 40 50 TH
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
1-1 Environmental Protection Act 1986 Coastal Regulation CP Students have to answer
Zone Block '1 of 1' SAQ in CA and '1
01 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2' LAQs
1-2 National Environment Appellate Act. Laws related to waste CSs in end exam on these
& pollution 01-10 units.
2-1 International treaties CP
Students have to answer
Block
'1 of 1' SAQ & '1 of 2'
02
LAQs in end exam on
2-2 General Building Bye Laws & Town Planning Act CSs
these units.
11-20
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
1-1 Environmental Protection Act 1986 & its subsidiary laws – water, air, noise, wild life
biological diversity bill etc. Coastal Regulation Zone: Notification & rules connected CP
with CRZ with case studies Bock
01
1-2 National Environment Appellate Act with case studies, EIA & Public Hearing. Laws
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
03 A37033 Ecological Planning 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Four Case studies with analysis The projects to be include:
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Introduction and Environmental Problems of cities 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Mobility & Infrastructure. 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Environmental Planning & Disaster Management. 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Urban Hydrology. 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
03 A37034 Environmental Management 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Quantity & Estimation 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Project identification & Design 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Methodology & Market Survey 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Analysis & Strategies. 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
Elective 1 Computer Aided Design
03 A37035 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
(CAD) & Simulation Techniques
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
1 Building Simulation 01
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
01-15
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
2 Energy Simulation 02
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
15-30
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
3 Theories & Standards pertaining to Day lighting. 03
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
31-45
CP
Students have to submit
Block
‘Report of Activities’ in
4 Artificial lighting simulation theories and Standards 04
CA and ‘Term Work’ for
CSs
end exam on these units.
46-60
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
03 A38035 Elective 2: Intelligent Buildings 4 56 4 120 20 80 100 STW
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Basic concept of computerized control systems and
network designed
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
Introduction to Building automation generally understanding the issues related to the CP
1
control system in a building. Block
to
1 Understanding basic concept of computerized control systems, network designed 01 to
4
to monitor and control various systems for lighting, ventilation, alarms & security, 04
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
03 A37036 Design Studio 2 8 112 8 240 40 160 200 SV
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Students are expected to
complete sufficient
number of projects
related to this course,
with regular critical
CP remarks and assessment
Medium scale Project requiring ‘high end-specialised
Block from the counselor and
1 services’ of Building types like Research Labs-
01 to peer students, during the
to Pharmaceutical/electronics etc., IT centers, Multistoried
08 semester. External and
8 office Building, etc.
CSs internal experts will
01-120 jointly evaluate these
projects for 100 marks
with viva after
presentation by the
student for about 5-7
minutes
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
M. Arch. (Environmental Architecture)
04 A37041 8 112 8 240 40 160 200 SV
Dissertation 1
DETAILED SYLLABUS
CP
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Block
Studio: The student will be guided in their work by their selected / appointed guides
throughout the three courses to produce an illustrative, written dissertation. The
dissertation calls for a substantial impetus on the quality and quantity of output, besides
having a thrust on newer and more relevant areas of research / design and plan
intervention / application of planning, design and analytical tools and techniques. The
choice of subject, formulation of Design Programme, Site investigation and selection,
and finally culmination in the concrete design demonstration shall depend upon many
factors such as student’s personal interest, circumstances and abilities. A careful check
shall be made to see that access is available to relevant buildings and to appropriate
libraries, record offices, laboratories and other technical resources. Students are
expected to complete the project, with critical remarks and assessment from the
counselor. CP
1
Following is a list of few Building Types for reference; the student is free to choose any Bock
to
other Architectural topic of their interest. 01 -
8
1. Housing Individual or Group Housing Schemes. 08
2. Transportation Projects: Railway stations, City / Interstate Bus Terminus / Domestic
and International Air Ports
3. Cultural, Educational Projects: Display oriented topics like Museums, Art Galleries,
and Theatres for Performing Arts such as Drama, Dance and Music.
4. University and College campuses, Libraries etc.
5. Sports Recreation and Tourism oriented topics: Stadium, Gymnasium, Swimming
Pool, Students Recreation Centers, Clubs, Tourist Resorts, Holiday Homes, Motels,
and Conference Centers etc.
6. Administrative and Civic Buildings : Private and Government Offices, work centers,
Town Halls, Police Headquarters, Law Courts etc.
7. Industrial Projects: Factories, Specialised Production Centers such as Pharma
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Industry, IT Parks and related types of building
8. Technical and Specialized topics such as: Hospitals, Clinics, Film and T. V. Studios,
9. Cost and Structure oriented topics such as: Cost effective technologies, Energy
efficient building design, Pre fabricated and Industrialized Construction etc.
COURSE INFORMATION
Sem Code Course Name CP CST CAT ST CA EE TM Type
M. Arch. (Environmental Architecture)
04 A37042 16 224 16 480 80 320 400 SV
Dissertation 2
UNITS
UN Name of the Unit CSs Questions
Students are expected to
complete sufficient
number of projects
related to this course,
with regular critical
CP remarks and assessment
Block from the counselor and
1
01 to peer students, during the
To Culmination of the post-graduate program in architecture.
16 semester. External and
16
CSs internal experts will
01-240 jointly evaluate these
projects for 100 marks
with viva after
presentation by the
student for about 5-7
minutes.