BAR905 (B)

Housing

L-T-P1-0-2 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Arch · Sem 9 (Elective - II (P.g. Preparatory))

Syllabus

6 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Introduction & Terminology

Housing Need and Demand in India - Present and Future. House, Housing and Settlement. Detached and Attached House Types. Net & Gross Residential Density, Perceived Density, Zoning.

Unit2

Unit 2: Settlement Patterns

Introduction to human settlement, Settlement types and patterns, Relation of housing in present day context with relation to human settlement patterns.

Unit3

Unit 3: Issues Affecting Housing

Issues Affecting Housing - Climate Change, Social factors, Affordability, Health, Safety & Security, Noise Control, Utilities and Services.

Unit4

Unit 4: Objectives of Housing Agencies

Objectives and role of government, urban local bodies and other agencies in housing development: Census, NSSO, HUDCO, State Housing Board, NBO.

Unit5

Unit 5: Housing Schemes

Understanding of various housing schemes- Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY), Site & Services Scheme, Rental Housing Policy, Slum Rehabilitation Policy.

Unit6

Unit 6: Housing Development & Design

Understanding of various Housing categories through case studies e.g., Condominiums, Co-operative Housing, Affordable Housing, Rural Housing, – Their Advantages and Disadvantages. Understanding of Neighbourhood. Exercises of moderate magnitude on Neighbourhood Planning.

Course Objectives2 points
  • To create awareness about the causes and consequences of housing problems and to impart knowledge about the possible solutions.
  • Understanding of the various issues involved in urban and rural housing and knowledge about the planning and design solutions for low income groups
REFERENCE BOOKS7 books
  1. Babur Mumtaz and Patweikly, Urban Housing Strategies, Pitman Publishing, London, 1976.
  2. Geofrey K.Payne, Low Income Housing in the Development World, John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, 1984.
  3. John F.C.Turner, Housing by people, Marison Boyars, London, 1976.
  4. Martin Evans, Housing, Climate and Ocmfort, Architectural Press, London, 1980.
  5. Forbes Davidson and Geoff Payne, Urban Projects Manual, Liverpool University Press, Liverpool, 1983. PatrikSchumacher : 2004, Digital Hadid.
  6. Miglani O.P., Urban Housing in Developing Economy.
  7. Jain A.K., Urban Housing and Slums. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT 1 Tutorial of Module 1, 3, 4 & 5 4 5 20 Field Studies Reports / 7.5 2 2 15 Presentation of Module 2 & 6 TOTAL 35

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