Unit1
Unit 1: Introduction to Vernacular
Definitions; Relevance; Role & scope of Vernacular Architecture; issues of concern in present day architecture and causative forces of the vernacular form.
Syllabus
4 unitsUnit2
Unit 2: Lessons from Vernacular Architecture
Brief overview of the varied learnings from vernacular including Sense of Place, Spontaneity & variation, Control, Open Ended form Relationship, Symbols & Meanings.
Unit3
Unit 3: Case/ Literature Studies
Study of vernacular and traditional architecture of India and the world specifically in varied climatic zones.
Unit4
Unit 4: Study of an existing Settlement
Study of an existing settlement in the vicinity for on – site comprehension of afore-mentioned characteristics and developing a design criterion for the ongoing design exercise.
Course Objectives
- To highlight the role of Vernacular Architecture & lessons useful in contemporary context
- To expose students to the varied vernacular and traditional architecture of India and the world.
- To connect the aspect of climate responsiveness and environment suitability of vernacular architecture to the ongoing design studio.
REFERENCE BOOKS
- Architecture of the Indian desert, Kulbushan Jain & Meenakshi Jain, Aadi Centre, Ahmedabad.
- Encyclopaedia of Vernacular architecture of the World, Cambridge University Press.
- House, Form & Culture, Amos Rappoport, Prentice Hall Inc, 1969.
- VISTARA – The architecture of India, Carmen Kagal. Pub: The Festival of India, 1986.
- Oliver Paul. Built to meet needs. Cultural issues in vernacular architecture. Italy: Routledge 2006.Print.
- Architecture Without Architects: A Short Introduction to Non-pedigreed Architecture by Bernard Rudofsky
- Bhatia, Gautam,Laurie Baker, Life, Work, Writings, New Delhi, India,1994 Penguin Books,.ISBN 0-14-015460-4 CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT Drawing Sheets / Presentation 1 1 5 5 of Module - 1 Drawing Sheets / Presentation 2 1 5 5 of Module - 2 Drawing Sheets / Seminar / 3 Presentation 1 10 10 of Module - 3 Measure Drawing & Model 4 1 15 15 of Module - 4 TOTAL 35
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