Syllabus

Module I
Introduction to Modular Architecture: Understanding a module, its characteristics, and standard sizes development of theories of modular architecture advantages and disadvantages of modular architecture.
Module II
Introduction to Modular Systems: Modular methods in building construction, various materials used in modular architecture, and pre-stressed and post-tensioned modular systems.
Module III
Basic Principles of Modular Coordination: Basic management policies in modular coordination Prefabricated Structures: their uses with examples and construction techniques.
Module IV
The modular concept as a part of industrialization: Effects of industrialization industrialized buildings in India and other countries use of latest construction techniques in modular coordination.
Module V
Application of Modular Architecture and Coordination: Scope and limitations on applicability in various types of buildings case studies of modular buildings in Indian and worldwide scenarios application of modular coordination in building design.
Assignment: Presentation on case studies of modular buildings.

To understand the importance of modules and their application.

To understand the importance of modules and their application.

1. Ability to understand the techniques used in modular construction.
2. Ability to illustrate and interpret various joining and assembly technologies involved in modular coordination.
3. Ability to interpret the importance of modular construction.

BCA., Modular coordination B.C.A. Buildability Series, Modular coordination B.C.A. Buildability Series

Smith, R. E, Prefab architecture: A guide to modular design and construction, John Wiley & Sons.

Staib, G., Dörrhöfer, A., & Rosenthal, M., Components and systems: Modular constructionDesign, structure, new technologies., Walter de Gruyter.

IS 7921, Recommendations for modular coordination in the building industry: Horizontal coordination, [C.E.D. 51: Planning, Housing and prefabricated construction]