Architectural Design - I

Role of an Architect in the built environment. Building process, Role of other professional in building. A general survey of the changes in habitat in history. Architects act, C.O.A., I.I.A., NASA.

Understanding basic elements of design as primary generators of form: point, line, plane, and volume. learning the application of design principles through basic exercises in 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional.

Understanding design as to create for a particular purpose and architectural design as to create space – exercise in terms of simple drawing and sketching of objects available in nature and surroundings. Form created through lines (columns) and planes (volumes), combination thereof.

Additive, Dimensional, Subtractive- exercises primarily through 3-D models of simple geometrics.

Simple measurement exercises.

Geometrical, Structural, Dimensional, Material, Spatial order - through observation of surroundings as well as simple exercises in 2-D and 3-D. Exercises in order and transformations of form and space.

Students are required to complete a 4-6 weeks long MOOC course on topics like basic design, introduction to design, design thinking, etc., through approved online platforms (NPTEL, Coursera, etc). The list of approved courses will be shared through the HOD office every semester.