Unit1
Unit 1: Anthropometrics Studies
Studies and introduction to human dimensions and functions, Space-activity relationships, Measure drawings of simple living units.
Syllabus
4 unitsUnit2
Unit 2: Living Spaces and Building
Measuring, Drawing and dimensioning of simple building components. Designing for basic functions of human beings, e.g. living, eating, sleeping, cooking etc.
Unit3
Unit 3
Building Design : Design of mono-cellular-unit/structure on a level plane, Designing of simple activity spaces, Designing of multiple but simple activity spaces involving primarily horizontal circulation.
Unit4
Unit 4: Settlement study
Small scale settlement study (preferably informal settlements/villages), measurement/mapping of built structures. design intervention based on space-user-activity. SUGGESTED STUDIO EXCERCISES Small space structures such as Kiosks/Small shops, Milk booths, Bus shelters, Petrol pumps, Gazebo, Florists shop, Entrance gates, Exhibition stalls, ATMs, Chowkidar’s hut etc.
Course Objectives
- Introduction to human activity and spaces required for activities.
- Introduction to basic building components and their dimensions.
- To appreciate the elements in architectural design of single unit built-up structures.
- Field trips to relevant sites shall be compulsory for all assignments.
REFERENCE BOOKS
- Ching, Francis D. K. “Architecture : Form, Space and Order”, John Wiley and Sons Inc.
- Lidwell, William, Holden, Kestina, Butler, Jill, “Universal Principles of Design”, Rockport – Publications, Massachussets.
- “Neufert Architect’s Data”, Blackwell Publishing.
- Donald Watson and Michael J. Crosbie, “Time – Saver Standards for Architectural Design, Technical Data for Professional Practice”, McGRAW - HILL. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT Design Exercises 1 5 10 50 of Module 1 – 4 Measured Drawing 2 2 10 20 of Module – 1 & 4 TOTAL 70
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