Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA1102 : Architectural Design - I { 1-0-3 / 3}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Dr. Soumi Muhuri
Syllabus
Module I
Introduction:
Architecture as a profession and role of an architect contribution of architecture towards society building process and the architect’s role processes involved in initiating and completion of an architectural project, architectural services rendered by an architects and disciplines needed to learn by him/her
Module II
Anthropometry:
Understanding the human proportions, human functions and their implication of space standards deriving habitable space standards through anthropometric analysis
Module III
Measured Drawing:
Selecting any existing building structure, conducting a detailed measurement exercise, representing the same as architectural drawings in an appropriate scale
Module IV
Clustering:
Understanding the spatial requirement for human habitation taxonomy of spaces through classification of activities transformation of forms to built spaces, understanding the nature of space, their connectivity, and deriving various spatial clusters to fulfill spatial requirement for better quality of human life application of principles of design to design simple building elements (e.g. grills, windows, doors)
Module V
Analogy:
Understanding the concept of analogy and application of analogical thoughts in architectural design
Design assignment - guard room/ bus stand/public toilet/small specialized shop (florists/cafe)
Course Objectives
- To understand the techniques of architectural drawings and representation
- To design simple architectural elements based on concepts of composition, aesthetics and functionality.
- To interpretation spaces based on user requirements.
Course Outcomes
An ability to identify and formulate programmatic requirements <br />An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice
Essential Reading
- Chiara, D. Joseph and Callender, John H., Time Saver Standards for Building Types (5th Edition)., McGraw-Hill
- Callender, John H., Watson, D., Crosbie, M., Time Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data (7th Edition)., McGraw-Hill
Supplementary Reading
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