Subject Syllabus
CE-304 - Building Planning & Architecture
CIVIL · Semester 3
Course Modules
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Classification of buildings, Provisions of National Building Codes and Rules, Building bye-laws, open area, Setbacks, FAR terminologyDesign and drawing of Building, Design concepts and philosophiesPreparing sketch plans and working drawings of various types of buildings like residential building, institutional buildings and commercial buildingsSite plans, presentation techniques, pictorial drawings, perspective and rendering, model makingIntroduction to computer aided design and draftingApplying of principle of architectural composition (i.e. unity, contrast, etc.), Principles of planning, orientation in detailed drawings
Introduction of Building Services like water supply, sewerage and drainage systems, sanitary fittings and fixtures, plumbing systemsPrinciples of internal & external drainage systems, principles of electrification of buildings, intelligent buildingsElevators & escalators their standards and uses, air-conditioning systems, fire-fighting systemsBuilding safety and security systems, ventilation and lightening and staircases, fire safety, thermal insulation, acoustics of buildings
Definition of architecture, factors influencing architectural development, characteristics features of style, historic examples, creative principlesPrinciples of architectural composition – Unity, balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, harmony, Accentuation and contrastOrganising principles in architecture – Symmetry, hierarchy, axis, linear, concentric, radial, and asymmetric grouping, primary and secondary massesRole of colour, texture, shapes/forms in architectureArchitectural space and mass, visual and emotional effects of geometric forms, space activity and tolerance spaceForms related to materials and structural systemsElements of architecture: Functions – Pragmatic utility, circulatory function, symbolic function, Physiological function; Structure – Physical structure, Perceptual structureSpace in architecture: Positive and negative space; Aesthetics: Visual perception; Protective: Protection from climate and other elements; Comfort factors
Elements of perspective drawing involving simple problems, one point and two point perspectives, energy efficient buildingsConcepts of master plan, structure plan, detailed town planning scheme and action plan, estimating future needsPlanning standards for different land use, allocation for commerce, industries, public amenities, open areas etc.Planning standards for density distributions, density zones, planning standards for traffic network, standard of roads and pathsProvision for urban growth, growth models, plan implementation, town planning legislation and municipal actsPlanning of control development schemes, urban financing, land acquisition, slum clearance schemes, pollution control aspects