SEMESTER IX

Course Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of

No Introduction

AS 501 URBAN PLANNING 3-0-0-0 3 2016

Course Objectives

• To study the origin and evolution of human settlements and the factors responsible for
these.
• To study planning theories and concepts, and to understand the process of urbanisation.
• To understand the planning process, plan formulation and implementation mechanisms
in India.
• To provide a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective about Urban Planning.
Syllabus
Evolution of human settlements, theories and concepts in town planning, examples of modern
planned cities from around the world, problems of urbanisation, process of urban planning in
India, planning legislation, plan formulation & implementation mechanisms in India

Expected Outcome
Students will learn about the main factors influencing the development of urban areas and the
problems of urbanisation. They will also learn about the planning process in India and the
institutional mechanisms that enable planning and implementation.
Reference Books

• John Ratcliffe, 1984,' An Introduction to Town and Country Planning'

• Arthur B.Gallion, 1986, 'The Urban Pattern: City planning and design'
• Lewis Keeble, 1969, 'Principles and Practice of Town and Country Planning'
• Kevin Lynch, 1960, 'Image of the city'
• A.E.J Morris, 1972, 'History of Urban Form from Pre-history to Renaissance'
• C.A.Doxiadis, 1968, 'Ekistics: An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements'
• Peter Hall &Ulrich Pfeiffer, 2000, 'Urban Future 21: A Global Agenda for 21st Century
Cities'
• Ramachandran R, 1998, 'Urbanization and urban systems in India'
• Amiya Kumar Das, 2007, 'Urban Planning in India'
• Kulsreshtha, 2012, 'Urban and Regional Planning in India: A handbook for
professionals'
• Ministry of Urban Affairs, Govt. of lndia, 'Urban and Regional Development Plan
Formulation and Implementation Guidelines -2014’.
Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem Exam

Marks

I Introduction to urban planning: The process of

urbanisation and its impact on environment. Need for 7 15%
planned development. Planning in ancient & medieval
 period: Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, Walled cities of
Medieval age- Carcassone in France, Renaissance cities -
Florence, Industrial cities- Manchester. Reconstruction of
medieval cities-Paris. Town planning in ancient&
medievalIndia: Indus valley period -Mohenjodaro, Vedic
principles of town planning, Medieval cities - Shajahanabad
and Jaipur

II Planning theories of Post-industrial age: Contributions by

Ebenezer Howard, Lewis Mumford, Patrick Geddes,
Clarence Stein, Clarence Perry, C. A. Doxiadis and Le 8 20%
Corbusier to town planning. Planning of 20th century cities:
Chandigarh, Navi Mumbai, Islamabad, Brasilia, Curitiba etc.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

III Urban planning Terminology: Definition of urban area,

CBD, nodes, peri-urban areas, conurbation, sprawl and
ribbon development. Classification of Urban areas: Town, 7 15%
city, metropolis, megalopolis and their interdependence.
Census classification of towns in India.

IV Early models of Urban structure: Concentric ring model,

Sector model, Multiple nuclei model. Current Planning
trends: New Urbanism, Transit Oriented Development, 8 15%
Inclusive cities, Sustainable cities, Resilient cities and Smart
cities.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

V Planning Process & Implementation in India:

Urbanisation in India. Contents of Perspective plan, Regional
Plan, Development plan, Local area plan etc and their inter-
8 20%
relationships. Process of plan preparation, Surveys for plan
preparation, Major forms of land use regulation and control
in India

VI Planning legislation in India: Origin and evolution of

planning legislation in India, Salient Acts like Environment
Protection Act, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 73 rd
and 74 th Constitutional Amendment Act, Right to Fair 7 15%
Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, Kerala Town
&Country planning Act 2016 etc.

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Year of
Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
AS 503 HOUSING 3-0-0-0 3 2016

Course Objectives
1. To sensitize students about the fundamentals of housing concepts and the housing
conditions.
2. To increase social responsibility of architects by exposing them to understand the
social realities around them and to make them aware of their role in addressing
these.

Syllabus
Housing and Development, Housing Typology& associated standards
Housing Issues, Policies and Strategies, Housing Programmes , Schemes & Projects
Institutional Framework and Housing finance, Housing development and Environmental
impact
Expected Outcome
1. Students should be able to understand housing issues of a place, compute housing
shortage with relevant data
2. Students to get acquainted with housing in different cultures through primary study.

Reference Books
1. Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation
(URDPFI) Guidelines, 2015
2. Joseph De Chiasa, Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik,’Time Saver Standards for
Housing and Residential Development’2017
3. National Building Code of India, 2005
4. Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 2019
5. Kerala Panchayat Building Rules,2019
6. National Building Organisation, Slums in India-A Statistical Compendium, 2011
7. A.K.Jain ‘Urban Housing and Slums’,2009
8. Amos Rapaport,’House Form and Culture’, 1969
9. K,Thomas Poulose, Innovative Approaches to Housing for the Poor’,1988
10. Arthur Gallion, Urban Pattern,1953
11. M.Pratap Rao,’Urban Planning:Theory and Practice’, 2005
12. Paul Spriegregn, Architecture of Town and Cities,1965
13. Gunter Pfeifer, Per Brauneck,’Courtyard Houses: A Housing Typology’, 2007
14. Shelter,Hudco Publication
15. Yojana, A Development Monthly
16. ITPI Journals
 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Housing and Development

Importance of Housing in socio cultural & Economic
Development 6 10%
Magnitude of Housing Problem- at Global level, National
I level & State level
Housing stock –Quantitative & Qualitative Housing
shortage in Urban and Rural settlements
International declarations and goals- IYSH, Habitat
Agenda, MDGs and SDGs, New Urban Agenda

Housing Typology
Characteristics of Housing in different regions and their
typology - detached housing, row housing, cluster 8 15%
II housing, apartments etc.
Housing density- net density & gross density
Importance of standards, regulations, laws on
contemporary practices for housing and habitat
development-KMBR,NBC, URDPFI etc.

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Housing Issues, Policies and Strategies

Housing challenges due to Urbanisation
Slums- characteristics and magnitude of the problem, 8 15%
III Policies & Strategies for Slum improvement.
National Housing policy, National Urban Housing &
Habitat Policy, National Rural Housing & Habitat Policy,
Introduction to Affordable housing and Inclusive housing.

Housing Programmes , Schemes and Projects

Nature and types of Housing Development Programmes

in India- Initiatives taken for Housing in Post
independence era
Housing Schemes & Programmes at National and State
level- IAY,IHSDP,RAY,PMAY
Housing the poor-Incremental housing, Core housing,
IV 8 20%
Site and services. Case study of a low income housing
project

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Institutional Framework and Housing Finance

Objectives and role of Agencies like HUDCO, NHB, 7 20%

V NBO,TCPO, BMTPC, StateHousing Boards,
Cooperatives, NGO’s and other agencies in housing. Role
of Private sector in Housing
 Importance and characteristics of housing finance.
Formal and Informal systems of finance. Financing
Agencies at global, national and state level
Housing development and Environment impact
Need for Sustainable building Practices
Importance of Energy Efficiency, Selection of materials 8 20%
VI
and Techniques, Cost Effectiveness and Disaster
Resilience
Establish through relevant Case studies
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Year of
Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
ADVANCED
PE561 CONSTRUCTION 3-0-0-0 3 2016
TECHNOLOGY

Course Objectives
1. To understand shallow foundations and various ground improvement methods
2. To familiarize the students with advanced methods of construction
3. To understand the properties and uses of advanced and special concretes
4. To introduce the students to the repair and retrofitting methods
5. To introduce the students with types and uses of construction equipment and advanced
building demolition methods
Syllabus
Foundation-Shallow foundation-Ground improvement methods-cofferdam-Tunneling-
Earthquake and Flood resistant construction-Cost-effective construction-Strengthening of
existing foundation-Shoring-Scaffolding-formwork-slip form construction-Special
concretes-Joints in concreting-Framed construction-Repair of structures-Retrofitting
methods-Construction equipments- Demolition of structures.
Expected Outcome
1. To explain various types of shallow foundations and ground improvement methods
2. To describe the principles of earthquake resistant, flood resistant and cost effective
construction
3. To explain the formwork, method of strengthening foundation and slip form
construction
4. To describe the composition of special concretes and to analyse their properties and
applications
5. To explain the various repair and retrofitting methods used in the construction
6. To elucidate on the various types of equipment and demolition methods used in the
construction

Reference Books
1. Shetty M.S., Concrete Technology, S. Chand & company.
2. Punmia B. C, Building construction. Laxmi Publications.
3. Concrete Technology, R. Santhakumar, Oxford Publications.
4. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C., "Construction Planning,
Equipment and Methods", McGraw Hill, Singapore
5. Arora and Bindra, Building construction, Dhanpath Rai and Sons.
6. Rangwala S C., Engineering Materials, Charotar Publishers.
7. P. Purushothamaraj, Ground Improvement Techniques, University Science Press,
2005.
8. Neville A. M. and J. J. Brooks, Concrete Technology, Pearson Education, 2008.
9. Mehta and Monteiro, Concrete-Micro structure, Properties and Materials, McGraw
Hill Professional.
10. Sharma S.C., Construction Equipment and Management, Khanna Publishers New
Delhi.
 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Shallow Foundation-Types, factors influencing selection

of ideal foundation, Raft foundation, Ground
Improvement methods-compaction pile, lime 8 15%
I
stabilisation, stone column, Ground Anchors, dewatering,
confinement using sheet piling, Compaction of soil
(shallow and deep compaction)

Coffer dam – Types

Tunneling – Method of tunneling through hard rock and 7 15%
soft soil, drainage, ventilation, lining.
II Earthquake and Flood resistant construction –
Construction aspects only.
Cost-effective construction - principles of filler slab and
rat-trap bond masonry, sustainable building technologies
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Strengthening of existing foundation-under pinning,

shoring. Scaffolding, Formwork for concrete work-
III Requirements of a good formwork, different materials 7 20%
used. Formwork for beams, columns, slabs, de-shuttering
forms, Slip form construction

Special Concretes - ready-mix concrete, high strength

concrete, high performance concrete, self flowing
concrete, ferro-cement, pumpable concrete, textile 8 20%
IV
reinforced concrete, self-healing concrete, geo-polymer
concrete, roller compacted concrete, shotcrete, mass
concrete, underwater concreting,
SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Joints in concreting – construction and expansion joints.

Framed buildings, erection of steel work, concrete framed
construction 8 15%
V Repair of structures – Repair of cracks, epoxy injection
technique, methods of corrosion protection
Retrofitting methods – strengthening using FRP,
strengthening of columns, slab and beams
Construction Equipments – Excavators, Earth moving
equipment, compacting equipment, hoisting equipments,
VI dumpers, conveyors, pile driving equipment, Equipment 7 15%
for production of aggregate and concreting
Demolition of structures – Engineered demolition
methods
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Year of
Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
CONSTRUCTION AND
PE 563 3-0-0-0 3 2016
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Course Objectives

The basic objective is to impart project management skills with particular reference to
construction management, so that students can learn to formulate projects while dealing with all
organizational, technical, financial, human resource and quality issues.

Syllabus

Introduction, Project management cycle, Construction procedures, Contracts, Tenders, Disputes,

Scheduling techniques, Time cost trade off, Resource allocation and optimisation, construction
cost and budget, risk and safety management, materials management, Project management
information system

Expected Outcome

1. Manage the selection and initiation of individual projects and of portfolios of projects

2. Conduct project planning activities that accurately forecast project costs, timelines, and
quality.

3. Implement processes for successful resource, communication, and risk and change
management.

References
1. Dr. S Seetharaman, ‘Construction Engineering and Management’, Umesh Publications,
Delhi, 2015
2. Hajdu M., Network Scheduling Techniques for Construction Project Management,
Springer U S 2013.
3. Callahan M. T., D. G. Quackenbush and J. E. Rowings, ‘Construction Project
Scheduling’, McGraw-Hill, 1992.
4. Robert B. Harris, ‘Precedence and Arrow Network Techniques for Construction’,
University of Michigan, 1973.
5. Steven James D,‘Techniques or Construction Network Scheduling’, McGraw-Hill, 1989.
6. Bhattacharjee S. K, ‘Fundamentals of PERT/CPM and Project Management’, Khanna
Publishers, 2004
7. Vohra N. D., ‘Quantitative Techniques in Management’, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, 2001.
 Course Plan
Sem Exam
Module Contents Hours
Marks
Introduction to construction management, need and
importance, objectives and functions of project or
construction management, role of Project or 7 10%
I
Construction Managers in the building industry,
Project feasibility reports, Project management cycle-
planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling
Types of projects, Construction procedures: Different
methods of construction, types of contract, tenders,
II Prequalification procedure, earnest money deposit, 8 15%
security deposit, measurement book, The FIDIC Suite
of Contracts, disputes and their settlement
FIRST INTERNAL TEST
Introduction to construction scheduling techniques -
Bar chart / Gantt chart, Work break down structure
(WBS), Network representation, Principles and 8
III 25%
application of CPM, Network analysis, development of
CPM network, Identification of critical path, Different
float computations

Principles and application of PERT Network-

Probabilistic time estimates of activities, Analysis of
PERT Network, Development of Critical path,
IV 7 20%
Expediting the project, Time cost tradeoff,
Optimization, Allocation of resources, Resource
leveling and smoothening, Line of Balance method
SECOND INTERNAL TEST
Construction cost and budget: Construction cost,
Classification of construction cost, Unit rate costing of
V resources, Budget, Types of budget, Project Master
budget, Time value of money, cash flow, depreciation,
cost benefit analysis
8 20%
Risk and safety managementin construction– causes of
risk, Risk management policies, Safety measures in
different stages of construction, occupational and
safety hazard assessment, implementation of Safety
programme
Concept of materials management, Inventory,
inventory control, Economic order quantity, Safety
stock, ABC analysis.
VI Project management information system: PMIS
7 10%
Concept, Information system computerization,
Problems in information system management, Benefits
of computerized information system, Project
management software packages like PRIMAVERA
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Course Year of
Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
No Introduction
EARTHQUAKE
PE565 RESISTANT 3-0-0-0 3 2016
ARCHITECTURE
Course Objectives
To give an insight to the students about understanding the behaviour of different types of
building in an earthquake. The course tries to lay a foundation for a general understanding
of earthquake resistant building design for various kinds of construction.
Syllabus
Introduction of earthquake- plate tectonics, fault line, earthquake waves, focus, epicentre,
magnitude, intensity, seismographetc.
Behaviour of different kinds of buildings during earthquake, effects of earthquake on
different kinds of structures: brick masonry, stone masonry buildings, Reinforced concrete
buildings.
Earthquake resistant methods and techniques for modern buildings.
Tools and techniques for damage assessment of buildings
Seismic retrofitting of old and new buildings
Expected Outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to understand various basic techniques
used to make an earthquake resistant building design.

Reference Books
1. IS:1893 – Indian Standard Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.
2. IS:13935 – Repair and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings – Guidelines, 1993
3. IS:4326 – Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings – Code of
Practice, 1993
4. IS:13828 – Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings,
1993
5. IS:13827 - Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings, 1993
6. IS:13920 – Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Seismic
Force, 1993
7. Earthquake resistant design of structures by Pankaj Agarwal and Manish Shrikhande,
Prentice-Hall of India, 2006
8. Seismic design of reinforced concrete and masonry buildings by T. Paulay and M.J.N.
Priestley, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
9. Ambrose, J; Vergun, D: Simplifed building design for wind and Earthquake forces,
JohnWiley, New York, USA
10. Arnold, C; Reitherman, R : Building configuration and Seismic design, 1982, John
Wiley,Newyork USA
11. Bolt, B.A: Earthquakes, Fourth edition, 1999, W H Freeman, Sanfransisco, USA
12. Dowrick, D.J: Earthquake resistant design for Engineers and Architects, 1987,
Second edition, John Wiley, New York,USA
13. Hugo Bachmann : Seismic conceptual design of buildings- Basic principle for
 engineers,architects, building owners and authorities; Swiss Federal Office for Water
and Geology and Agency for Development and Cooperation, Switzerland.
14. Lagario, H.J: Earthquakes: An architect’s guide for non-structural seismic hazards,
John Wiley and sons, New York, USA.
15. Murty, C.V.R: Earth quake tips, National information centre for Earthquake
Engineering, IITK, Kanpur.
Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Introduction: Causes of earthquake, how ground shakes,

different types of earthquake waves: P-waves, S-waves ,
6 15%
basic terminologies of earthquake: plate tectonics, focus,
epicenter, fault line, magnitude of earthquake, intensity,
epicenter distance, working of seismograph
I
Seismic zones of India, seismic effects on structure,
effects of architectural features on buildings, twisting of
buildings, Seismic design philosophy for Buildings,
ductility and flexibility of buildings as solution to
earthquake affects, Indian seismic codes and practices

Impact of earthquake on buildings using different

materials
Behaviour of brick and stone masonry building in 9 15%
earthquake, importance of simple structural
configuration for masonry building, necessity of
II horizontal bands, necessity of vertical bands and
cornerstones in masonry buildings
Effect of earthquake on RC buildings, behaviour of
beams in earthquake, behaviour of columns in
earthquake-beam column joints, column footing joints,
importance of structural ductility, localised failure in RC
structures
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Design of buildings for earthquake resistance:

Factors affecting earthquake loading: Mass, Natural
period, Damping, Ductility. 9 20%
Seismic Design Code Provisions: Basic terms used in
seismic codes and their meanings, horizontal design
III seismic coefficient, base shear of building and vertical
distribution of loads.
Building Configuration: scale of building- size in
horizontal plane- size in vertical plane- Building
proportions- Symmetry of building ( Torsion), Re-entrant
corners, Redundancy, irregularities in building, Horizontal
plane, Vertical plane (Soft storey, short column,
 discontinuous walls).

Earthquake resistant methods and techniques for modern

buildings.
IV Vulnerability of open ground storey building, effect on 6 10%
short column during earthquake, role of shear wall,
techniques to reduce earthquake effects, base isolators
SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Causes of distress in buildings, Damage assessment of

buildings, types and classifications of damages, various
9 20%
tools and techniques for damage assessment, Condition
V assessment of Buildings, Methodology of condition
assessment, Detailed Investigations required for
assessment, Partially Destructive tests, Soil Profiles at
the site
VI Seismic retrofitting of old and new buildings, various
techniques, materials, components and methods
6 20%

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Year of
Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits
Introduction
CONTEMPORARY
PE 567 PROCESSES IN 3-0-0-0 3 2016
ARCHITECTURE
Course Objectives
1. To introduce the students to contemporary architects and their design processes.
2. To have an understanding of various digital design techniques and form generation.
3. Toexplore communication tools like movies, internet and social media and their
influence in perception of space and Architecture.
4. To introduce the students to digital fabrication methods.

Syllabus
Digital design techniques, generative design processes, topology, morphology, materiality,
folds, shape grammar, diagramming, liquid architecture.
Contemporary architects- their theories and design processes.
Media and the perception of space and architecture.
Digital fabrication

Expected Outcome
By the end of the course the student has to have an understanding of what is digital
architecture, what are the processes employed by contemporary architects for designing and
form generation, a basic understanding of the different digital design processes, digital
fabrication and how to draw parallels between virtual spaces and concepts in media and real
space and architecture.

Reference Books
1. Ali Rahim, Contemporary Process in Architecture, John Wiley & Sons, 2000
2. Ali Rahim, Contemporary Techniques in Architecture, Halsted Press, 2002
3. Marcos Novak, invisible Architecture: An Installation for the Greek Pavilion,
Venice Biennale,2000.
4. MOVE, UN Studio
5. Peter Eisenmann, Diagram: An Original Scene of Writing, Diagram Diaries
6. Walter Benjamin, Practices of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Colin press,
1977
7. William J Mitchell, the Logic of Architecture: Design, Computation and Cognition.
MITPress, Cambridge, 1995
8. Work of Architecture in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, Differences MIT
press,1997.
9. BjarkeIngels, Yes is More
10. Daniele Pauly, Barragan, Space and Shadow, Walls and Colour, Birkhauser 2002
11. Kate Nesbitt, Theorizing a New Agenda for Architecture, Princeton Architectural
Press, 1996
12. Koolhaas, Rem, and Bruce Mau, S, M, L, XL. New York: Monacelli Press, 1995
13. Michael Hays (ed) ) Architectural Theory since 1960,MIT Press, 2000
14. MVRDV, FARMAX
15. Tschumi, Bernard. Architecture and Disjunction. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1994
16. Ignaci de Sola Morales,'Differences: Topographies of Contemporary Architecture',
MIT Press,1997.
17. Peter Eisenmann; Diagram Diaries, Universe,1999.
18. Grey Lynn, 'The Folded, The Pliant and The Supple, Animate form', Princeton Arch.
Press,1999.
19. L. Convey et al, 'Virtual Architecture', Batsford, 1995.
20. William J Mitchell, City of Bits: Space, Place and the Infobahn',MIT Press, Cambridge,
1995.
Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Beginnings of use of virtual space and high tech in

design: works of Robert Venturi, Norman Foster, James
6 15%
Stirling. Overview of various contemporary design
I processes and introduction to digital technology in
Architecture. Form follows deformation: Works of Peter
Eisenmann, Rem Koolhass, Frank Gehry, ZahaHadid,
Bernard Schumi, DanielLibeskind.

Form Based Aesthetics: Generative Design processes-

Morphology, Topology, Materiality. Concept of Folds.
II Concept of Liquid Architecture.Contemporary processes 9 20%
of design involving diagramming, shape grammar,
fractal geometry etc.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Generative Design-Theories and works of process

III oriented architects -Foreign Office Architects, Greg Lynn,
Bernhard Franken, Ben Van Berkel and UN Studio, 6 15%
Herzog de Meuron, Neil Dinari, BjarkeIngels, MVRDV
Geometry, materiality, virtual reality - Works of
ZviHecker, Reiser+Umemotto, Asymptote, Shigeru Ban,
IV Peter Zumthor. Liquid Architecture- Lars Spuybroek, 9 20%
Decoi, Marcos Novak, Diller Scofidio, NOX architects,
Dominique Perrault
SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Digital fabrication- CNC printing- Contour crafting,

V sculpting. Kevin Roche and Viab Technology. Digital
6 15%
materiality, advanced materials. Future of forms.

Media in Architecture- Virtual Space- Movies and social

VI
media as space for Architecture- Creating emotions.
Reflecting contemporary society in movies as well as in 9 20%
Architecture.
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Course
Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of
No Introduction
SERVICES IN HIGH RISE
PE569 3-0-0-0 3 2016
BUILDINGS

Course Objectives

1. To discuss current vertical growth of cities which are the catalysts for increasing no. of
high rise buildings.
2. To introduce the concept of various building services in high rise buildings which helps
in improving the efficiency of the built up space.
3. To deliberate on various advancements in technology of building services, focusing on
sustainability .

Syllabus

Typologies of high rise buildings, Service core & floors, Water supply and Sanitation, Fire
safety, Ventilation and Thermal comfort, Mechanical Transportation, Electrification,
Telecommunication, Security system and Building automation.

Expected Outcome

Knowledge about the special service requirements of high rise buildings and about various
systems, equipment and technology that are used for the same, which will aid the student in the
preparation of a schematic layout incorporating all services for a high-rise building.

Reference Books

1. National Building Code of India, 2005

2. Fred Hall & Roger Greeno, Building Services Handbook, Elsevier, 2005.
3. V. K. Jain, ‘Designing and Installation of Services in High Rise Building Complexes’,
Khanna Publishers 2013
4. A K Mittal, Electrical and Mechanical Services in High Rise Buildings Design and
Estimation Manual, 2001
5. Maurice Eyke , Building Automation Systems – A Practical Guide to selection and
implementation
6. Basem M. M. , Mechanical and Electrical Services for High Rise Buildings
7. V.K. Jain, Fire Safety in Buildings, New age publishers, 2010
8. Stein Reynolds Mc Guinness – Mechanical and Electrical equipment for buildings – vol
1 & 2 – John Wiley & sons
9. Francisco Asensio Cerver – The architecture of Skyscrapers – Hearst Book International
- New York, 1997
10. Proceedings of the council for tall buildings – vol 1 & 2
 Course Plan

Sem Exam
Module Contents Hours
Marks

Typologies of high rise buildings, Service core & floors

Need of vertical growth of cities. Definitions of high rise

I buildings, Evolution and typologies of high rise buildings, 6 15%
Service core components & configuration, service ducts,
service floors, zoning of services

Water supply, Sanitation & Fire safety

Types of water storage and distribution Systems in high rise

buildings, Types of sewage collection and treatment
systems in high rise buildings. Recycling & reuse of water
II in high rise buildings, Rain water harvesting in high rise 9 20%
buildings.
Concepts of passive and active fire safety, Fire rating, Fire
protection system, Fire detection system, Fire fighting
system, Lightning protection.

FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Mechanical Transportation

Planning and designing of elevator lobby and banks of

III elevators – Express & local Elevators, Classification of 9 20%
elevators. Classification of escalators, Multi-level car
parking and Automated car parking

Ventilation and Thermal comfort

Concepts of natural and mechanical systems of ventilation

IV in high rise buildings, Concepts of managing solar gain in 6 15%
high rise buildings, HVAC load calculation, Types of
HVAC systems employed in high rise buildings.

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Electrification, Telecommunication, Security system and

Building automation, Planning and location of power supply
distribution systems, Power back-up system,
Telecommunication systems in high rise buildings, Building
V 9 20%
automation and energy management, Security system –
security system components, access control systems,
perimeter protection, closed circuit surveillance systems,
biometric controls, intruder alarm systems.
 Live Case study & Service plan

Live case study/ site visit of any high rise building to study
VI services in high rise buildings. Preparation of service plan 6 10%
for previous semester Architectural Design Project (high
rise building).

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Year of
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Introduction
DISASTER
PE 571 MITIGATION AND 3-0-0-0 3 2016
MANAGEMENT

Course Objectives
1. To familiarize the students about the types of hazards and their magnitude, the
preparedness and mitigation for each hazard based on their characteristics
2. To understand the importance of disaster preparedness and management.

Syllabus

Fundamental concepts of hazards and disasters: Introduction to disaster management cycle.

Relationship between disasters and development, implications.
Introduction to key concepts and terminology of hazard, vulnerability, exposure, risk, crisis,
emergencies, Disasters, Resilience.
Understanding the national and international frameworks for disaster management and
preparedness.
Expected Outcome

Upon completion of the course, the student shall have acquired the importance of the
various phases of disaster management including disaster mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery. The student shall acquire the ability to design and retrofit buildings
responsive to various disasters.

Reference Books
1. Andrew, S., “Environmental Modeling with GIS and Remote Sensing”, John
Willey, 2002
2. Ariyabandu, M. and Sahni P. “Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia”, Prentice-
Hall (India), 2003.
3. Bell, F.G., “Geological Hazards: Their assessment, avoidance and mitigation”, E &
FN SPON Routledge, London. 1999
4. Bossler, J.D., “Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology”, Taylor and Francis,
2001
5. David Alexander, “Natural Disasters”, Research Press, New Delhi, 1993
6. Matthews, J.A., “Natural hazards and Environmental Change”, Bill McGuire, Ian
Mason, 2002
7. Mitigating Natural Disasters, Phenomena, Effects and options, A Manual for policy
makers and planners, United Nations. New York, 1991
8. Nick Carter. W., “Disaster Management - A Disaster Manager's Handbook”. Asian
Development Bank, Philippines. 1991
9. Gupta M C, Manual on natural disaster management in India, NIDM, New Delhi
2000
 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

Terminologies, concepts & definition-

I Understanding disasters -An overview, - Hazard, Disaster,
Risk, Vulnerability, Adaptation, Mitigation, Capacity 3 15%
building Resilience, Awareness and Impact of disasters.
Typology of disasters
Natural hazards and Disasters -Earthquake, cyclone, floods, 12 25%
II lightning, Tsunami, Cloud burst: Causes, impacts, measures,
policy changes, Relevant case studies
Human induced disasters: - soil erosion, droughts,
landslides, fire; nuclear explosion, terrorism causes,
impacts, measures, Relevant case studies
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

Introduction to Disaster management cycle

Disaster Management Act 2005, National Policy on Disaster
Management.
Disaster management cycle: Pre-disaster and Post disaster
III management. 6 15%
Mitigation, Adaptation & Preparedness - Mitigation
strategies for various disaster typologies
Community empowerment and preparedness, Preparing
hazard-zonation maps, forecasting & warning, Sheltering
and casualty management, retrofitting.
Response and Recovery phases
Response and recovery strategies for various typologies of
disasters. Community health and casualty management.
Evacuation, Disaster Communication. Damage and Needs
IV Assessment, Restoration of Critical Infrastructure, Early 9 35%
Recovery, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and
Redevelopment; Relief, Resilience building.
UN frame works on disaster management, administrative
framework in India, role of various governmental & non-
governmental agencies.
SECOND INTERNAL TEST

Role of Land use management and Building Control

V regulations in vulnerable regions. A critical assessment of
Kerala Floods 2018 and 2019. 8 5%

Applying Science & technology in disaster monitoring and

VI management such as remote- sensing and GIS applications
and other technologies (demonstration) 7 5%

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of
Introduction

PP501 PROFESSIONAL 3-0-0-0 3 2016

PRACTICE
Course Objectives

• To introduce standards and norms of professional conduct and setting up an office in

India.
• To understand the Architects Act and COA’s regulations, duties and responsibilities of
architects.
• To equip students with knowledge about the procedures of tendering, valuation,
easement, arbitration.
• To familiarize the studentswith various instruments of law and legislation relating to
architectural practice.
• To help students choose between various career advancement options available for them.
• To emphasize the ethical aspects of the profession.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the course the student has to have an understanding of what is expected of an
architect by the client and by the society, architect’s duties in the areas of valuation, arbitration
etc, an understanding of the tendering and contracting processes, architectural competitions and
laws relating to the profession, in order to help him or her to be able to set up practice in India.

Syllabus

Architects Act ’72, Council of Architecture, Architectural competitions, Types of architectural

offices, Tenders, Contract, Valuation, Arbitration, Easements, Laws and Legislation related to
architectural practice.

Reference Books

1. Professional Practice: Roshan H Namavathi

2. Hand Book of Professional Documents: COA Publication
3. Professional Practice: K.G.Krishnamurthy, S.V. Ravindra
4. Harold K, Cyril, “Essentials of Management” -1979 Tata Mc Graw Hill
5. Theory of Practices of Valuation-- Namavathi Roshan
6. Architects Reference Manual-Workshops professional practice for Architects by IIA
Kerala Chapter and Trivandrum Centre, November 1996.3
 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

I Architects Act ’72-Council of Architecture, Functions and

Powers, Architects Regulations, Standard terms for
comprehensive architectural services including UD and 6 15%
Conservation works.
Guidelines for architectural competitions. Professional Ethics.
IIA- Functions and Powers, Registration for membership.

II Tenders: Types of tenders, Tender Notice, Inviting, Work order,

Tender document, Tender acceptance, Tender for demolition 6 15%
work, Earnest money deposit, Security deposit, Retention
amount.
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

III Contract: General principles, Types of Contract, Discharge of

contract, Contract Document, Contract drawings, Contract sum,
Bills, Duties &Liabilities of Contractor, Architect and Employer 9 20%
under the contract ,Administration of contracts, Determination
of Contracts, Certificate of Payments.

IV Building permits- procedures involved in obtaining permit to

build/ renovate or repair/ extend building. Related bye laws.
Environmental clearances, Wetland Acts, CRZ rules, Laws
6 15%
relating to building on hilly areas. Architects’ responsibility
towards society and environment and necessity of abiding with
rules for sustainable building.

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

V Arbitration-Principles, Indian Arbitration act, Powers & Duties

of Arbitrators, Revoking Authority, Umpire, and Award
Valuation: Purpose, Value, Factors affecting value, Value
classification, Classification of Ownership, Valuation reports, 9 20%
Methods of valuation.
Easement: Definition, Various types, essential conditions for
enjoyment of Easements, Valuation for Easements.

VI Professional organisations in Architecture & allied fields like

planning, landscape, structural, environmental ,building services
etc.
Setting up architectural practice: salaried appointments, 6 15%
publicsector, private sector jobs, procedure of operation in
governmentorganization.
Pre-requisite for Indian architects to work in other countries &
vice versa.

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of
Introduction

AS505 ARCHITECTURAL 0-0-12-0 12 2016

DESIGN - VII
Course Objectives

Primary objective of the Course is to look at Urban design as ‘large scale architecture’. The
studio work should enable the student to look up on the complexities and larger context of the
precinct and read the subtle nuances of the fabric enabling the student to reach suitable
conclusions to design in the context. Other objectives are viz. To understand and analyse the
site level issues and to generate probable design solution integrating the larger ecological, socio-
cultural, political and economic dynamics of the urban landscape/precinct delineated / identified
for the design intervention. The learning should effectively support designing large scale
projects in varied scales in the urban realm. The course should encourage innovative and
interdisciplinary solutions integrating socio-spatial and cultural dimensions.

Expected Outcomes

The students should be able address the issues related to larger context and to work as designers
in the public realm engaging multiple stake holders. They should be equipped with
comprehensive understanding ,analytical and design skills and have a thorough knowledge
about the analytical tools and legislative framework required for working in the public sphere.

Syllabus

Studio intents to make students learn to design for the public through large scale civic projects
by examining the life and structure of the precinct, its historic, ecological, social, cultural,
political and economic relevance with the city and develop the ability to bring together
technically competent skills and knowledge to make meaningful and creative designs that
address the varied urban problems faced by our cities. Studio exercises can involve large public
projects/neighbourhood design/ or of any nature of Urban precinct.

Reference Books

1.BIS, Various Codes of Practice and National Building Code of India.

2. Kerala Municipal Building Rules
3. Watson, et. al, “Time Saver Standards for Urban Design”, McGraw Hill
4. URDPFI Guidelines, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
5. Ian MC Harg “Design with Nature”
6. Steiner, “Planning and Urban Design Standards
7. Ghel, J “Life between Buildings”
8. Carmona et.al “Public Places, Urban Spaces: The Dimensions of Urban Design”
9. Moughtin et.al “Urban Design Methods and Techniques”
 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem

Exam
Marks

I Understanding a precinct and the urban design process through

case examples (students should do primary/secondary studies 40 15%
based on the precinct identified and make detailed report and
sheets)
II Introduction of the public project: city/precinct and primary
studies at multiple scales (public projects could be cultural
40 15%
complexes, trade/exhibition centres, large shopping malls,
market places, crafts bazaars, transport hub, sports village,
entertainment parks, townships, etc.)
FIRST INTERNAL TEST

III Analysis/inferences, formulation of project requirements, vision,

development aims and objectives, guidelines and conceptual 40 15%
schemes

IV Urban design schemes, architectural interventions with detailed 60 55%

design and services drawings.

SECOND INTERNAL TEST

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of
Introduction

AS507 DISSERTATION 0-3-0-0 3 2016

1. Course Objective
To provide students with an opportunity to undertake independent research works on a topic of their
choice related to built environment.
2. Allotment of Guide
The Head of Department of Architecture of the teaching institution will allot a guide to each student for
supervising their dissertation work.
3. Area of Research
Students shall choose a research question related to Built Environment. The research question must be
approved by the Department of Architecture of respective College/ Institute. Students may be encouraged
to select the topic which may eventually culminate in the Architectural Design Thesis of the subsequent
semester. The research shall emphasize on a hypothesis/research question to achieve a specific aim and a
set of objectives. The data collected should reflect specific methodologies, adopted or developed.
Emphasis shall be on critical understanding, logical reasoning, structured writing and interpretation of
data. The study could be quantitative or qualitative research; whichever is suitable for the study (either
laboratory based or social research based).
4. Conduct of work
The students under the guidance of their respective guides shall independently carry out their dissertation
work during the 8th and 9th semester of the degree course. Students admitted to the 8th semester B.Arch.
degree course shall submit a choice of their research questions for dissertation in the 8th semester. After
the approval of the research question by the department of architecture, they are required to submit the
synopsis and start the study in the 8th semester itself.
The Schedule / Mode of presentation of their work at Preliminary, Intermediate and Final stage shall be
published by the Department of Architecture of the institution immediately after the commencement of
the 9th semester. By the end of the 9th semester, students are expected to submit a well researched
technical paper of publishable quality of not more than 2500 words. Standard referencing
conventions and technical writing norms must be adhered to. Plagiarism should not be tolerated. Students
shall present the progress of the study at various stages during the 9th semester. Final assessment of the
students’ work shall be based on the technical paper as well as oral presentation. However, greater
weightage may be given for writing and research content of the study. The institutions/colleges should
come out with a compilation of technical papers presented as part of Dissertation.
5. Evaluation
i. The dissertation will be considered as an individual subject of the 9th semester B.Arch. degree
course.
ii. The entire 100 marks allotted to the dissertation will be awarded in the following manner.
• Two progress assessment 20 marks each (internal)
 • Final evaluation 60 marks (conducted by Institute)
iii. Internal evaluation shall be conducted in 2 progress assessment stages. The project guide and two
other faculty members of the same institute shall constitute the members of the two progress
evaluations. Internal marks shall be awarded as given below.
• Preliminary Stage – Research Proposal, Literature study, Data Collection (20marks)
• Intermediate Stage – Results and Interpretation, Draft Report (20 Marks)
iv. The Final evaluation shall constitute 60 marks and shall be conducted by the Dissertation
Assessment Board constituted by the Institute. The dissertation assessment board for final
evaluation shall consist of the following members:
• Chairperson: A senior faculty member appointed by the institute
• Members: Dissertation Coordinator/Internal faculty member, an external member either from
academic/research institute or practicing COA registered architect with minimum five years
experience who shall be appointed by the institute.
v. The jury members after consultation among themselves will independently evaluate the final
presentation as described below.
• Evaluation of the final report in the form of bound volume - 15 marks.
• Evaluation of research work and Presentation of Slides- 35 marks.
• Technical paper- 10 marks
vi. Head of the Department shall publish the marks of the Dissertation on the next working day after
the completion of the Jury.
vii. A candidate has to obtain minimum 45%internal aggregate marks to be eligible for appearing in
the final jury
viii. A candidate who fails to obtain minimum 45% internal aggregate marks shall repeat the
dissertation with the next regular batch
ix. A candidate has to obtain 45% aggregate marks for dissertation (internal assessment + Jury) for a
pass.

• If the candidate fails to obtain 45% aggregate , the candidate has to work further and
again appear for a final assessment on a specified date, from 3 months of publishing the
marks.

x. A candidate, who fails for dissertation in this final assessment stage as well, has to reappear either
in full or for the Final Jury only with any regular batch. He/she is required to register with the
University for the same.
 % Marks
Evaluation Stage Evaluation Board Schedule
Allotted

Preliminary Stage – The project guide and two other Beginning

Research proposal detailing faculty members of the same of Ninth
20%
the aim and methodology of institute. Semester
the study, review of
literature and proposed
methodology.

Intermediate Stage – Data The project guide and two other During
collection, Analysis and faculty members of the same Ninth
20%
Inferences. institute. Semester

Final Evaluation Chairperson: A senior faculty End ofNinth

member appointed by the institute Semester
(Conducted by Institute) – 60%
Final Presentation,technical Members: Dissertation
paper& report (2 hard Coordinator/Internal faculty
copies of reportto be member, An external member either
handed over to Chairperson from academic/research institute or
and soft copy of paper send practicing COA registered architect
as email to the department) with minimum five years experience
shall be appointed by the institute.

6. Reference Books:
1. Borden, I. and Ray, K. R. (2006). The dissertation: an architecture student's handbook. 2nd Ed.
Oxford : Architectural Press.
2. Fink, A. (1998). Conducting research literature reviews: from paper to the Internet. Thousand
Oaks : Sage.
3. Luca, R. (2016). Research Methods for Architecture. Lawrance King Publishing.
4. Groat L.& Wang D. (2002), Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley and Sons Inc
5. Kothari C. R. 1990 Research Methodology Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi
6. Creswell, John W. 2003 Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods
Approach Sage Publications
 SEMESTER X

Course No Course Name L-T-S-P/D Credits Year of

Introduction
AS502 ARCHITECTURAL 0-0-15-0 15 2016
THESIS
Course Objectives

• To equip the student in providing creative design solutions for a complex

architectural project.
• To enable the student to develop a design program based on the spatial and the
social requirements and feasibility of the selected project.

Students of the B.Arch. Degree course are required to prepare an Architectural

Design Thesis during the tenth semester of the B.Arch. Degree program under the
guidance of the faculty appointed by the department. A department Thesis committee is
to be formulated with the Head of the Department, Staff Advisor, Thesis coordinator and
senior faculty as members in order to oversee the proper conduct of the thesis in the
department. This shall be independent of the thesis evaluation committees.

a) Selection of thesis topic

The student has to obtain prior permission on the subject of thesis from the department
thesis committee. The main areas of study and research shall include advanced
architectural design including contemporary design processes, urban design including
urban infill, environmental design, conservation and heritage precincts, housing etc.
However specific thrust should be Architectural design of built environment.

The student shall be allotted a faculty of the department as guide. The project and the
special topic shall be worked out by the student under the guidance of the guide. The total
built up area of the project shall be a minimum of 10,000 square metres.

b) Thesis course work

The thesis work shall include a detailed study of the project, its spatial requirements
and theoretical aspects, detailed site study with respect to topography, climate, context
and suitability of the site for the project. The design is envisaged to evolve with the
integrated approach of the architect, engineer, urban designer, planner and landscape
architect and this shall be reflected in the preparation of drawings, models and written
report.

Students are required to maintain a work diary of the thesis work which shall be endorsed
weekly by the guide and submitted for the progress evaluation review along with the
thesis work.

The special topic should be selected on the basis of the design challenge posed and
should have sufficient scope to provide detailed architectural design scheme.

c) Scheme of Thesis evaluation are as follows:

• Continuous evaluation by supervising guide- 25%

• Internal evaluation by team of three examiners- 25%
• Final Evaluation by team of two examiners - 50%

d) Internal Evaluation of thesis

The department shall set up an internal evaluation committee consisting of the guide, and
two faculty members either from the department or academician or practicing architect
registered with Council of Architecture, incorporated under the Architect’s act 1972 and
with minimum of five years of experience. The progress of thesis work shall be assessed
by the internal evaluation committee periodically through, four reviews, the dates of
which shall be published by the department. The student should orally present the thesis
work with the aid of architectural drawings (hand drawn sheets/ print outs), block model
and the work diary.

The mock review shall be scheduled with sufficient days prior to the final thesis
submission.

e) The scope for each review

Review-1

Introduction of the Thesis Topic, Feasibility studies &Justification for Architectural

intervention in context, Basic data, Space standards, Case studies (at least two case
studies) /Primary surveys, Spatial Analysis, Arriving at Inferences and Design Program
with area statement, Site analysis including local Architectural context, climatic and
environmental conditions, and prevalent bylaws

Review-2

Review of Previous stage, detailed design development process including concept,

proximity studies, zoning at site and built level, development of master plan, layout plan
and selection and approval of the special topic. The idea is to evolve a design based on
the inferences of the studies done.

Review-3

Review of Previous stages, Sketch design for various building blocks including all floor
Plans, Sections, Elevations, Views, Block Model and case study of the special topic.

Review-4

Review of Previous stages, detailed site layout with landscape and service details,
detailed plans of all the floors, sections, elevations, views, drawings of application of
special topic, service drawings and Draft Report.

Mock Review

The student shall present all finalized drawings, a sample sheet with title block, and Final
Draft of the report. The student should appear for mock review to be eligible for the final
evaluation.

f) Marks split up for internal evaluation

Review Stage Guide Marks (%) Members (2) Marks

(%)
1 6 6
2 6 6
3 6 6
4 5 5
Mock Review 2 2
Total 25 25
 g) Eligibility to appear for the Final External Evaluation

The student should present the thesis work for all the four progress evaluations and mock
review and also obtain a minimum of 45% marks combining the marks of four progress
evaluations and guide marks, to be eligible to appear for the final evaluation by a
committee appointed by the University.

h) Documents to be submitted for the Final External Evaluation

The student shall submit all the following documents at the teaching institution for the
final external evaluation at the date and time announced by the University.

1. Architectural drawings not exceeding 30 numbers of A1 size sheets, prepared in

the format prescribed by the thesis committee to be submitted at the teaching
institution on the working day prior to the date of the final external evaluation.
2. One copy of the Data Collection of the thesis project shall be compiled and
presented along with the final submission in A3 size.
3. Two copies of the Final Report prepared in the format prescribed by the thesis
committee shall be submitted on the date and time announced by the University
4. Models to be submitted on the date of the final external evaluation at or before
9 a.m.

Any other instructions regarding the schedule of reviews, preparation of the bound
volumes of Data Collection, Final Report, Final Sheets, Model, etc. will be
announced by the teaching institution.

h) Final External Evaluation

A committee appointed by the University shall do the final external evaluation of the
thesis work. The committee shall consist of one senior faculty member from the institute
and one senior faculty member from other institutes or from among the Architects
registered with the Council of Architecture, incorporated under the Architect’s act 1972,
with not less than ten years experience.

Students shall secure minimum of 45% of marks in the internal assessment (guide marks
+ the marks for the four progress evaluations) and minimum of 45% for the final
evaluation for successfully completing the architectural thesis.

Students who have failed to secure minimum 45 % aggregate for internal assessment
(guide marks + the marks for the four progress evaluations) shall register for the thesis in
the next thesis semester.

Those students who have acquired a minimum pass in the internal assessment, but failed
in the external evaluation will be given an opportunity to resubmit the thesis in the
supplementary chance within one month of the publication of the result. Otherwise the
student will have to register for the final external evaluation in the next thesis semester.