ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS R - 2013 B.ARCH. DEGREE PROGRAMME I TO X SEMESTERS CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS SEMESTER I SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. MA6153 Mathematics 3 0 0 3 2. AR6101 History of Architecture and Culture - I 3 0 0 3 3. AR6102 Theory of Architecture- I 3 0 0 3 4. AR6103 Building Materials - I 3 0 0 3 STUDIO 5. AR6111 Architectural Drawing - I 0 0 5 3 6. AR6112 Art Studio 0 0 5 3 7. AR6113 Basic Design 0 0 12 6 TOTAL 12 0 22 24 SEMESTER II SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. AR6201 Mechanics of Structures – I 3 0 0 3 2. AR6202 History of Architecture and Culture - II 3 0 0 3 3. AR6203 Theory of Architecture - II 3 0 0 3 4. AR6204 Building Materials - II 3 0 0 3 STUDIO 5. AR6211 Building Construction - I 0 0 5 3 6. AR6212 Architectural Drawing - II 0 0 5 3 7. AR6213 Architectural Design – I 0 0 12 6 TOTAL 12 0 22 24 SEMESTER III SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. AR6301 Mechanics of Structures - II 3 0 0 3 2. AR6302 History of Architecture and Culture - III 3 0 0 3 3. AR6303 Climate and Built Environment 3 0 0 3 4. AR6304 Building Materials - III 3 0 0 3 STUDIO 5. AR6311 Computer Aided Visualisation 0 0 6 3 6. AR6312 Building Construction - II 0 0 5 3 7. AR6313 Architectural Design - II 0 0 14 7 TOTAL 12 0 25 25 1 SEMESTER IV SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. AR6401 Design of Structures - I 3 0 0 3 2. AR6402 History of Architecture and Culture - IV 3 0 0 3 3. AR6403 Environmental Science 3 0 0 3 4. AR6404 Building Materials - IV 3 0 0 3 THEORY CUM STUDIO 5. AR6411 Building Services - I 2 0 2 3 STUDIO 6. AR6412 Building Construction - III 0 0 5 3 7. AR6413 Architectural Design - III 0 0 14 7 TOTAL 14 0 21 25 SEMESTER V SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. AR6501 Design of Structures - II 3 0 0 3 2. AR6502 History of Architecture and Culture - V 3 0 0 3 3. Elective – I 3 0 0 3 THEORY CUM STUDIO 4. AR6511 Building Services - II 2 0 2 3 5. AR6512 Site Analysis and Planning 2 0 2 3 STUDIO 6. AR6513 Building Construction - IV 0 0 5 3 7. AR6514 Architectural Design - IV 0 0 14 7 TOTAL 13 0 23 25 SEMESTER VI SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. AR6601 Design of Structures - III 3 0 0 3 2. AR6602 History of Architecture and Culture - VI 3 0 0 3 3. Elective - II 3 0 0 3 4. Elective - III 3 0 0 3 THEORY CUM STUDIO 5. AR6611 Building Services - III 2 0 2 3 STUDIO 6. AR6612 Architectural Design Development 0 0 6 3 7. AR6613 Architectural Design - V 0 0 14 7 TOTAL 14 0 22 25 2 SEMESTER VII SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE THEORY 1. AR6701 Specifications and Estimation 3 0 0 3 2. AR6702 Human Settlements Planning 3 0 0 3 3. AR6703 Professional Practice and Ethics 3 0 0 3 4. Elective IV 3 0 0 3 5. Elective V 3 0 0 3 THEORY CUM STUDIO 6.. AR6711 Urban Design 2 0 2 3 STUDIO 7. AR6712 Architectural Design - VI 0 0 16 8 TOTAL 17 0 18 26 SEMESTER VIII SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. Elective VI 3 0 0 3 2. AR6811 Thesis 0 0 34 17 TOTAL 3 0 34 20 SEMESTER IX SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. AR6081 Practical Training - I 0 0 20 10 TOTAL 0 0 20 10 SEMESTER X SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. AR6082 Practical Training - II 0 0 20 10 TOTAL 0 0 20 10 TOTAL NO OF CREDITS FOR COMPLETION OF DEGREE : 214 LIST OF ELECTIVES SEMESTER V Elective I SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. AR6001 Art Appreciation 3 0 0 3 2. AR6002 Energy Efficient Architecture 3 0 0 3 3. AR6003 Theory of Design 3 0 0 3 SEMESTER VI Elective II & Elective III SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. AR6004 Evolution of Human Settlements 3 0 0 3 2. AR6005 Interior Design 3 0 0 3 3. AR6006 Structure and Architecture 3 0 0 3 4. AR6007 Vernacular Architecture 3 0 0 3 5. AR6008 Earthquake Resistant Architecture 3 0 0 3 6. AR6009 Landscape and Ecology 3 0 0 3 3 SEMESTER VII Elective IV & V SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. AR6010 Advanced Structures 3 0 0 3 2. AR6011 Architectural Journalism and 3 0 0 3 Photography 3. AR6012 Construction and Project Management 3 0 0 3 4. AR6013 Construction Technology 3 0 0 3 5. AR6014 Contemporary Processes in Architecture 3 0 0 3 6. AR6015 Sustainable Planning and Architecture 3 0 0 3 SEMESTER VIII Elective VI SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE L T P/S C NO. CODE 1. AR6016 Architectural Conservation 3 0 0 3 2. AR6017 Urban Housing 3 0 0 3 Note: L – Lecture period T- Tutorial Period P- Practical period / S –Studio period C – Credits 1. Elective cannot be taken twice by a student. B.Arch. Degree Programme – Regulations R 2013 Consolidated statement of Total Credits in each Semester Semester L T P/S C I 12 0 22 24 II 12 0 22 24 III 13 0 22 25 IV 14 0 21 25 V 13 0 23 25 VI 14 0 22 25 VII 17 0 18 26 VIII 3 0 34 20 IX - - - 10 X - - - 10 Total 214 4 MA6153 MATHEMATICS L T P/S C 3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVES  Identifying practical problems to obtain solutions involving trigonometric and exponential functions.  Studying the properties of lines and planes in space, along with sphere and providing a tool to understand 3D material.  Understand functions of more than one variable, along with differentiation under integral sign.  Solving differential equation of certain type.  Analysing data collection and interpretation of results using statistical tools. UNIT I TRIGONOMETRY AND MENSURATION 9 Trigonometric (sine, cosine and tan functions) and exponential functions, De-Moiver’s theorem. Area of plane figures, computation of volume of solid figures. UNIT II THREE DIMENSIONAL ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY 9 Direction cosines and ratio’s – Angle between two lines – Equations of a plane – Equations of a straight line – Coplanar lines – Shortest distance between skew lines – Sphere – Tangent plane – Plane section of a sphere. UNIT III INTEGRATION AND FUNCTIONS OF TWO VARIABLES 9 Integration of rational, trigonometric and irrational functions, properties of definite integrals, Reductions formulae for trigonometric functions, Taylor’s Theorem - Maxima and Minima (Simple Problems). UNIT IV ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 9 Linear equations of second order with constant coefficients – Simultaneous first order linear equations with constant coefficients – Homogeneous equation of Euler type – Equations reducible to homogeneous form. UNIT V BASIC STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 9 The arithmetic mean, median, mode, standard deviation and variance - Regression and correlation - Elementary probability - Laws of addition and multiplication of probabilities - Conditional probability – Independent events. TOTAL: 45 PERIODS OUTCOMES The aim of the course is to develop the skills of the students in architectural drawing. The students will be trained on the basis of the topics of Mathematics necessary for effective understanding of architecture subjects. At the end of the course, the students would have an understanding of the appropriate role of the mathematical concepts learnt. TEXT BOOK: 1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 41st Edition, 2011. REFERENCES: 1. Bali N., Goyal M. and Watkins C., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Firewall Media (An imprint of Lakshmi Publications Pvt., Ltd.) 7th Edition, New Delhi, 2009. 2. Ramana B.V., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Tata McGraw Hill Co.Ltd., New Delhi, 11th Reprint, 2010. 3. Greenberg M.D., “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, Pearson Education, 2nd Edition, New Delhi, 5th Reprint, 2009. 4. Gupta S.C and Kapoor V.K., “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan Chand & Sons, 9th Edition, New Delhi, 1996. 5 AR6101 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE - I L T P/S C 3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVES :  To inform about the development of architecture in the Ancient Western World and the cultural and contextual determinants that produced that architecture.  To understand architecture as evolving within specific cultural contexts including aspects of politics, society, religion and climate.  To gain knowledge of the development of architectural form with reference to  Technology, Style and Character in the prehistoric world and in Ancient Egypt, West Asia, Greece and Rome. UNIT I PREHISTORIC AGE 6 Introducing concepts of culture and civilization – Paleolithic and Neolithic Culture – art forms and evolution of shelter – megaliths – agricultural revolution and its impact on culture and civilization. UNIT II ANCIENT RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS: EGYPT 7 Landscape and culture of Ancient Egypt – history – religious and funerary beliefs and practices – monumentality – tomb architecture: evolution of the pyramid from the mastaba – temple architecture: mortuary temples and cult temples Great Pyramid of Cheops, Gizeh – Temple of Ammon Ra, Karnak – Temple of Abu Simbel (Rock Cut) UNIT III ANCIENT RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS: MESOPOTAMIA 8 Urbanization in the Fertile Crescent – Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian and Persian culture – evolution of city-states and their character – law and writing – theocracy and architecture – evolution of the ziggurat – palaces. Ziggurat of Ur, Urnamu – Palace of Sargon, Khorsabad – Palace at Persepolis UNIT IV CLASSICAL PERIOD: GREECE 12 Landscape and culture of Greece – Minoan and Mycenaean cultures – Hellenic and Hellenistic cultures – Greek character – Greek polis and democracy – Greek city planning – architecture in the archaic and classic periods – Domestic architecture; Public Buildings: Agora, stoas, theaters, bouletrion and stadias – Greek temple: evolution and classification – Parthenon and Erection – orders in architecture: Doric, lonic, Corinthian – optical illusions in architecture. UNIT V CLASSICAL PERIOD: ROME 12 Roman history: Republic and Empire – Roman religion and the Roman temple – Roman character – lifestyle – Roman urban planning – art and architecture as imperial propaganda: forums and basilicas – domestic architecture – structural forms, materials and techniques of construction – orders in architecture: Tuscan and Composite. Rome: Forum Romanum and other Imperial Forums, Enclosure and manipulation of space: Pantheon – Public buildings: Colloseum, Circus Maximus, Thermae of Caraculla. TOTAL : 45 PERIODS OUTCOMES:  A detailed understanding of Western (Christian) architecture.  An understanding about the spatial and stylistic qualities associated with church architecture  An idea about Chennai Christian Architecture with the help of assignments.  An Understanding of the architecture as an outcome of various social, political and economic upheaveals, and as a response to the cultural and climate conditions. REQUIRED READINGS 1. Sir Banister Fletcher, “A History of Architecture”, CBS Publications (Indian Edition),1999. 2. Spiro Kostof, “A History of Architecture:Setting and Rituals, Oxford University Press, London, 1985. 3. Leland M Roth; “Understanding Architecture: Its Elements, History and Meaning”; Craftsman House; 1994. 6 REFERENCES 1. Pier Luigi Nervi, General Editor, “History of World Architecture – Series”, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Pub., New York, 1972. 2. Lloyd S. and Muller H.W., “History of World Architecture – Series”, Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1986. 3. Gosta, E. Samdstrp, “Man the Builder”, Mc.Graw Hill Book Company, New York, 1970. 4. Webb and Schaeffer; “Western Civilisation”, Volume I; VNR: NY: 1962. 5. Vincent Scully, “Architecture – The Natural and the Manmade”, Harper Collins Pub: 1991. AR6102 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE - I L T P/S C 3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVES :  To introduce the various facets of architecture and its influencing factors.  To introduce the formal vocabulary of architecture as one of the ways to experience the built environment.  To understand and appreciate the universals of architectural form and space in terms of elements and principles within particular historical, cultural and geographic contexts. UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE 8 Definitions of Architecture – Origin of Architecture – architecture as a discipline – context for architecture as satisfying human needs: functional, aesthetic and psychological-outline of components and aspects of architectural form-site, structure, skin, materials, services, use, circulation, expression, character, experience – Introduction to the formal vocabulary of architecture and Gestalt ideas of visual perception. UNIT II ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE 7 Understanding fundamental elements such as point, line, plane, form and space, shape, pattern, light, colour, surface and texture with reference to the evolution of architectural form and space. UNIT III ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE – FORM 9 Understanding perceptual effects of specific geometric forms such as sphere, cube, pyramid, cylinder and cone and its sections as well as their derivatives with respect to the evolution of architectural form and space. UNIT IV ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE – SPACE 9 Understanding perceptual effects of specific configuration of architectural spaces – Enclosure – Internal and External, Continuous spaces – Spatial relationship and its types, Spatial organisation: Centralized, Linear, Radial Clustered, Grid – built form and open space relationships. UNIT V PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE 12 Understanding fundamental principles such as proportion, scale, balance, symmetry/asymmetry, rhythm, axis, hierarchy, datum, unity, harmony, dominance, climax – Movement with reference to the architectural form and space – detailed study of relationship between architectural form and circulation – Types of circulation – Building approach and entrance, path configuration and form, path space relationship, orientation. TOTAL : 45 PERIODS OUTCOMES  A thorough understanding on the definition of architecture; elements of architectures of form and space.  An exposure to the principles of architecture and applications of the same in buildings. 7 REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Francis D.K. Ching, “Architecture-Form, Space and Order”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 2007. 2. Simon Unwin, “Analysing Architecture”, Rouledge, London, 2003. 3. Pramar V.S., “Design Fundamentals in Architecture”, Somaiya Publications Private Ltd., New Delhi, 1973. 4. Yatin Pandya,”Elements of Space making”, Mapin 2007. REFERENCES: 1. Leland M.Roth, “Understanding Architecture: Its Experience History and Meaning”, Craftsman house, 1994. 2. Peter von Meiss, “Elements of architecture – from form to place”, Spon Press 1977. 3. Rudolf Arnheim, “The dynamics of architectural form”, University of California Press, 1977. 4. Neils Prak, “The language of Architecture”, Mounton & Co., 1968. 5. Paul Alan Johnson, “The Theory of Architecture – Concepts and themes”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., New York, 1994. 6. Helen Marie Evans and Carla David Dunneshil, “An invitation to design”, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc., New York, 1982. AR6103 BUILDING MATERIALS - I L T P/S C 3 0 0 3 OBJECTIVES:  To have an understanding of the properties, characteristics, strength, manufacture, processing and application of materials such as soil, lime, rocks and stones.  To inform the properties, characteristics and use of bamboo, palm, straw, etc. and methods of preservation and treatment.  To sensitize the students to the use of these naturally occurring materials in the context of creating a green architecture. UNIT I SOILS 9 Fundamentals of Soil Science, Types of soils, Principles of Soil Stabilization, Characteristics of core, Types of Stabilizers, Requirements and Types of mudwall building and surface protection. UNIT II LIME 8 Types of lime, Classification of lime, comparison between fat lime and hydraulic lime, Manufacturing process slaking, Hardening – Testing and Storage, Lime putty, Precautions in handling and uses of lime. UNIT III BAMBOO AND OTHER MATERIALS 10 Bamboo – Bamboo as plant classification, species, geographical distribution, Anatomy of Bamboo, Properties, strength, processing, harvesting, working of Bamboo tools – Treatment and preservation of Bamboo and uses of Bamboo. Cane, gate, coir, coconut - Growth, Form, Shape, Leaves, Flowering, Propagation Roofing materials – Thatch, grass, Bamboo, reeds – Basics – Case studies and applications. UNIT IV STRAW BALES 6 Straw as a building material-physical aspects - Basics, Fire, moisture, insects and pests proof. Plastering straw bale walls, straw bale roof. UNIT V ROCKS AND STONES 12 Classification of rocks, Sources, Seasoning, Quarrying of stones, Dressing, Characteristics of stones, Testing of stones, Common building stones and their uses. Masonary and paving. Stone veneering, preservation of stones Deterioration of stones, Durability, Preservation, Selection of stones, Artificial stones. TOTAL: 45 PERIODS 8 OUTCOMES:  Students get sensitized about the need for using ecological materials to create apeen architecture which will adapt itself to the surrounding environment. In this process students learn about materials, properties characteristics, methods of preservation, treatment and methods of construction and uses of materials. REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Varghese P.C., “Building Materials”, Prentice Hall of India put Ltd New Delhi, 2005. 2. Dunkelberg (K), “Bambus – Bamboo, Bamboo as a Building Material”, Karl Kramer Verlag Stuttgart, 2000. 3. Gernot Minke and Friedemann Mahlke “Building with straw: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture”, Birkhauser,Publisher for Architecture Berlin, Bostan, 2005. REFERENCES: 1. Duggal S.K., “Building materials”, Oxford and IBH publishing Co, put, Ltd, New Delhi, 1997. 2. Spencke R. F. and Cook D.J., “Building Materials in Developing Countries”, John Wiley and sons 1983. AR6111 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING - I L T P/S C 0 0 5 3 OBJECTIVES  To introduce the concepts and fundamentals of architectural drawing, to develop representation skills and to nurture the understanding of the nature of geometrical forms and simple building forms and to teach the language of architectural and building representation in two- and three- dimensions; To introduce the basics of measured drawing. UNIT I GEOMETRICAL DRAWING: INTRODUCTION 15 Introduction to fundamentals of drawing/ drafting: Construction of lines, line value, line types, lettering, dimensioning, representation, format for presentation, etc.; Construction of angles, use of scales; Construction of circles, tangents, curves and conic sections. UNIT II GEOMETRICAL DRAWING: PLANE GEOMETRY 20 Construction and development of planar surface – square, rectangle, polygon etc Introduction of multi- view projection – projection of points, lines and planes. UNIT III GEOMETRICAL DRAWING: SOLID GEOMETRY 10 Multi- view projection of solids – cube, prism, pyramids, cones, cylinders etc.; Sections of solids, true shape of solids. UNIT IV GEOMETRICAL DRAWING: AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION 10 Isometric, plan oblique and elevation oblique projection of planes, solids and combination of solid etc. UNIT V MEASURED DRAWING 20 Introduction to fundamentals of measured drawing, line value, lettering, drawing representation,format for presentation methods and technique of measuring buildings and their details.Measured drawing of simple objects like furniture, detailing in terms of construction,ornamentation, measured drawing of building components like column, door, window, cornice,etc. TOTAL : 75 PERIODS OUTCOMES  An understanding on the concepts of architectural drawing as well as representation skills are imparted.  An understanding on the building representation in 2D and 3D among students in addition to preparation of measured drawing. 9 REQUIRED READINGS 1. Morris IH., “Geometrical Drawing for Art Students”, Orient Longman, Madras, 2004. 2. Francis D. K. Ching, “Architectural Graphics”, John Wiley and Sons, 2009. 3. Fraser Reekie, Reekie’s, “Architectural Drawing”, Edward Arnold, 1995 REFERENCES: 1. Leslie Martin C., “Architectural Graphics”, The Macmillan Company, New York, 1978. AR6112 ART STUDIO L T P/S C 0 0 5 3 OBJECTIVES:  To develop presentation skills, visual expression and representation, imaginative thinking and creativity through a hands on working with various mediums and materials.  To familiarize the students with the various mediums and techniques of art through which artistic expression can be achieved  To familiarize students with the grammar of art by involving them in a series of free hand exercises both indoor and outdoor to understand form, proportion, scale, etc  Involving them in a series of exercises which will help them experiment with form and volume.  To involve students in a series of exercises which will look at graphic and abstract representations of art. UNIT I DRAWING 24 Introduction to art – Elements and principles of drawing – Types of drawing – Visual effects of drawing – Scale drawing – Composition – Approach to sketching – Study of light, shade and shadow. Exercise involving Indoor and out door sketching – Spot sketching - Drawing from imagination – Study of 3 D effects through light and shade from nature – Tools and materials – Illustration – Study of human being and mobiles. UNIT II PAINTING I 12 Introduction of painting – Colour – Properties of colour – Colour schemes – Types of colours - Application and visual effects of colour. Exercise involving Study of colour – Properties of paper, brush and other tools – Basic washes – 3D effects from still-life, nature and built environment using mono chromatic and multi colour. UNIT III PAINTING II 15 Indoor and out door painting – Rendering techniques Exercise involving Water colour – Water soluble colour pencil – Tempra – Acarali – Water soluble oil colour – Oil colour – Pen and ink – Brush – Air brush – Mixed mediums – Study of multi colour and 3D effects from nature and built environment. UNIT IV SCULPTURE 12 Introduction of sculpture –Sculpture using various materials such as clay, plaster of Paris, paper mache, and wire. UNIT V APPLIED ART 12 Graphic representations – Visual composition and Abstraction- Exercises involving Logo design, collage, calligraphy and printing. TOTAL: 75 PERIODS OUTCOMES  The students are exposed to various mediums and techniques.  Bold enough to handle to the colours for the presentation sheets.  The students are mastery in sketching and expression through forms.  The skill and knowledge gained through the subject is most useful to their profession 10