BAR601

Architectural Design - VI

L-T-P1-0-8 Credits6 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Arch · Sem 6 (Core)

Syllabus

4 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Introduction

Acquainting with the various ways of designing a group housing in urban context i.e. low/medium rise- high density; high rise - high density etc.

Unit2

Unit 2: Study and Analysis

Through literature studies and case studies analyze the constraints, typologies and interventions in housing throughout India and the rest of the world.

Unit3

Unit 3: Design Proposal

Design of a housing project incorporating varied formats of grouping on an actual site with specific bye-laws and regulations.

Unit4

Unit 4: Integration of Services and Structure

Development of the housing proposal to the stage integrating services, structure and other infrastructural facilities necessary for the final execution of the project and making relevant drawing for the same . SUGGESTED STUDIO EXCERCISES 1. Design of group Housing in varied formats with diverse by-laws and regulations.

Course Objectives4 points
  • To understand the constraints of multiple housing units in an urban setting with respect to social norms, climate and client’s expectations.
  • To understand design limitations due to authority guidelines and making drawings / details necessary for final execution of a project.
  • To integrate services and structure system in the housing design project.
  • Field trips to relevant sites shall be compulsory for all assignments.
REFERENCE BOOKS7 books
  1. Ching, Francis D. K. “Architecture: Form, Space and Order”, John Wiley and Sons Inc.
  2. Lidwell, William, Holden, Kestina, Butler, Jill, “Universal Principles of Design”, Rockport – Publications, Massachussets.
  3. Correa, Charles, “The New Landscape”,
  4. Jogelekar& Das, S.K, “Contemporary Indian Architecture: Housing and Urban Development”, HUDCO, 1995
  5. Rewal,Raj, “Humane Habitat at Low Cost”, Architectural Research Cell, 2000.
  6. Steele, James, “The Complete Works of Balakrishna Doshi: Rethinking Modernism for the Developing World”, Super Book House, Mumbai, 1990.
  7. Alexander, Christopher, “Pattern language”, Oxford University Press, 1977. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT Tutorial 1 1 5 5 of Module - 1 Seminar / Presentation 2 2 5 10 of Module - 2 Design Exercises (Minor) 3 1 10 10 of Module - 3 Design Exercises (Major) 4 1 45 45 of Module - 4 TOTAL 70

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