SL.

No

Subjects Code

Department of Architecture and Planning

Subjects Title

Subject Area

Credit

1.

MAN-001

Mathematics-1

BSC

2.

ARN-103

Introduction to Architecture

DCC

3.

ARN-105

Architectural Graphics-I

DCC

4.

ARN-107

Basic Design and Creative Workshop-I

DCC

5.

HS-001A

Communication Skills (Basic)

HSSC

6.

HS-001B

Communication Skills (Advance)

HSSC

7.

HSN-002

Ethics and General Awareness

HSSC

8.

CEN-105

Introduction to Environmental Science

GSC

9.

ARN-101

Introduction to Architecture

DCC

10. ARN-102

Architectural Design-I

DCC

11. ARN-104

Introduction to Building Materials Construction I

DCC

12. ARN-106

Architectural Graphics -II

DCC

13. ARN-108

Climatology in Architecture

DCC

14. ARN-110

Visual Art and Creative Workshop - II

DCC

15. ARN-112

Computer Systems and Programming

ESC

16. ARN-201

Architectural Design-II

DCC

17. ARN-202

Architectural Design-III

DCC

18. ARN-203

Building Construction II

DCC

19. ARN-204

Building Construction - III

DCC

20. ARN-205

History of Architecture-I

DCC

21. ARN-206

History of Architecture-II

DCC

22. ARN-207

Quantity , Pricing and Specifications

DCC

23. ARN-208

Building Codes and Regulations

DCC

24. ARN-209

Structure and Architecture

DCC

25. ARN-210

Modern World Architecture

DCC

26. ARN-211

Principles of Architecture

DCC

27. ARN-212

Landscape Design and Site Development

DCC

28. ARN-213

Measured Drawing Camp

DCC

29. ARN-301

Architectural Design-IV

DCC

30. ARN-302

Architectural Design-V

DCC

31. ARN-303

Building Construction IV

DCC

32. ARN-305

Computer Applications in Architecture

DCC

33. ARN-310

Building Technology- Mechanical and Electrica

ESC

34. ARN-401

Architectural Design-VI

DCC

35. ARN-402

Professional Training

DCC

10

36. ARN-403

Urban Design

DCC

37. ARN-405

Sustainable Architecture

DCC

38. ARN-407

Working Drawing

DCC

39. ARN-415

Live Project / Studio / Seminar- I

DCC

40. ARN-501

Architectural Design-VII

DCC

41. ARN-502

Professional Practice, Valuation and Arbitration

DCC

42. ARN-503

Thesis Project-I

DCC

43. ARN-504

Thesis Project II

DCC

15

44. ARN-505

Urban Planning

DCC

45. ARN-507

Hill Architecture

DCC

46. ARN-515

Live Project / Studio / Seminar II

DCC

47. CEN-192

Geomatics Techniques for Architects

ESC

48. CEN-292

Theory of Structures

DCC

49. CEN-391

Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements

ESC

50. CEN-392

Design of Steel Elements

ESC

51. CEN-394

BUILDING SERVICES

DCC

52. HSN-351

Society, Culture and Built Environment

HSSMEC

53. HSN-352

Building Economics

HSSMEC

Department Elective-I
1

AR- 307

Interior Design

DEC

2.

AR -309

Applied Arts

DEC

3.

AR -311

Modern Indian Architecture

DEC

Department Elective-II
1.

AR- 304

Acoustics and Lighting

DEC

2.

AR -306

Vernacular Architecture

DEC

3.

AR -308

High-rise Building

DEC

1.

AR- 409

Digital Architecture

DEC

2.

AR -411

Ekistics

DEC

3.

AR -413

Construction Planning and Management

DEC

DEC

Department Elective-III

Department Elective-IV
1.

AR- 509

Emerging Technologies in Architecture

2.

AR -511

Disaster Resistant Buildings

DEC

3.

AR -513

Vastushastra

DEC

Department Elective-V
1.

AR- 506

Housing

DEC

2.

AR -508

Architectural Research and Journalism

DEC

3.

AR -510

Architectural and Urban Conservation

DEC

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ROORKEE
Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPARTMENT.:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-101

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weightage:

5.

Credits : 2

6.

Semester: Autumn

9.

Objective: to provide an comprehensive understanding of Architecture and help students

to develop an active interest in the field of study.

10.

Details of Course:

S. No.

Course Title: Introduction to Architecture

L: 1

P: 2

Theory :0

CWS 100
7.

T: 0
PRS 0

Subject Area: DCC

Practical :0
MTE 0

ETE 0
8.

PRE 0

Pre-requisite: Nil

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Understanding Architecture: Definitions,

interpretations and
explanations; distinctive aspects of architecture, Architecture as a fine
art, a technological field and as a profession; Language and medium of
architecture.

2.

The inter-linkages between Architecture, Nature and Culture: The

concepts of Nature and Environment as systems and Architecture and
Culture as sub-systems; Architecture as manifestation of culture;
Traditional and vernacular architecture; Design as a theme in nature
and architecture.

3.

Architectural Education
Curricular framework and content of architectural education;
Similarities and differences between engineering disciplines and
architecture. Specializations in architectural education and profession;
Requirements and qualities of a student of architecture.
Architecture as a profession: Unique aspects of architectural
profession; Nature of job of an architect and the services provided by
him; Role, responsibilities and essential qualities of an architect;
Related professions. Distinctive institutions of education and
profession in India and abroad; Architectural challenges within and
outside India.

Well kno wn ar chitects an d ar chitectural w ork; Indian and

international examples of architectural works of famous architects.
Architectural con tribution t o current en vironmental an d
development contexts. Innovations in architecture.

4.

5.

Total

11.
S. No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

14

Suggested Books:
Name of Authors/ Books/ Publishers

Shephen Gardiner, Introduction to Architecture, Reed International

Books Ltd.
Hazel Conway & Rowan Roenisch, Understanding Architecture,
Routledge, London
Eugene Ruskin, A.I.A, Architecture and People, Prentice Hall, inc
J.M.Richards, The Professions: Architecture, Newton Abott Ltd., Great
Britain
The Illustrated book of Architects and Architecture, Edited by Mike
Darton
Christopher Benninger, Letters to A Young Architect, CCBA Pvt. Ltd.

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
2004
1994
1974
1974
1990
2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-102

Course Title: Architectural Design-I

2. Contact Hours:

L: 1

T: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs):

4. Relative Weightage:
5. Credits : 4

CWS: 0

P: 6
Theory : 0

PRS: 60

Practical : 7

MTE : 20

6. Semester: Spring

ETE: 0

PRE: 20

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To introduce architectural design process with a focus on anthropometry, basic
spatial understanding and simple form explorations.
10. Details of Course:
S.No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Study of anthropometry and its association with built environment

2.

Understanding space and its volumetric sense through various

configurations

3.

Exploring form alternatives with a sense of visual appeal

4.

Interrelationships of form and function

5.

Expressing design idea/s through presentation drawings

3
Total

Design Exercises
1. Anthropometric studies
2. Spatial studies of diverse activities like living, dining, office seating , etc.
3. Form evolution for enclosed, semi open and open spaces
4. Design of simple form based structures

14

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

1.

Ching, F.D.K., Design Drawing, Van Nostrand Reinhold.

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
1998

2.

Neufert, P., Architects Data, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science.

2000

3.

Fawcett, A.P., Architecture: Design Notebook, 2nd Edition,

Architectural Press

2003

4.

Watson, D. (Editor), Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design:

Technical Data for Professional Practice, 8th Ed., McGraw-Hill.

2005

5.

Doorley, Scott, Witthoft, Scott, Make Space How to set the stage
for creative collaboration, John Wiley & Sons.

2012

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1. Subject Code: ARN-104

Course Title: Introduction to Building Materials

Construction I

L: 1

2. Contact Hours:

T: 0
Theory : 4

3. Examination Duration (Hrs):

4. Relative Weightage:
5. Credits: 3
8. Pre-requisite:

P: 4

CWS: 0

PRS: 40

MTE: 20

6. Semester : Spring

7.

Practical : 0
ETE: 40

PRE: 0

Subject Area : DCC

Nil

9. Objective: To introduce building construction materials, their properties, application,

components and their construction technology.
10. Details of Course:
Sl.No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Basic building materials - masonry units, lime, cement,

sand, timber; Application, properties, weaknesses, defects; Building
components - wall, floor, roof and foundation; Construction
terminologies

2.

Masonry construction: Mud, brick, stone; Constituents and properties

of soil, brick and stone; Preparation, manufacturing and dressing of
masonry units; Stabilization of mud; Application in wall and terracing;
Defects

3.

Timber: Varieties of Indian timbers, characteristics and suitability for

different uses, defects and decay, seasoning and preservation;
Manufactured timber products and their applications as insulation
materials and decorative materials

4.

Lime an d cement: Sources, classification, properties, hydration,

method of manufacturing, testing, mixing and uses

5.

Concrete: Composition, properties and uses; Water cement ratio;

Grade of concrete; PCC, RCC, light weight concrete, autoclaved
aerated concrete, hollow concrete blocks; Admixtures

6.

Masonry wall: Wall construction in bricks and stone; Types and

joints; Hollow concrete and glass block construction; Light weight
panel walls, pre-cast and stone panel walls; Decorative brick work and
jali work

Total

14

Suggested Exercises:

Construction details of different components of a building

Construction techniques of masonry bonds
Construction techniques of corners and junctions

Site visits to ongoing construction project/s and masonry structures

Visit to building materials exhibitions
11. Suggested Books:
S. No.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1.

Mckay, W.B., Building Construction- Vol. I, Longman

2005

2.

Simmons H. L, Olins Construction Principles, Materials and

Methods, John Wiley and Sons

2007

3.

Ching F.D.K., Building Construction Illustrated, 3rd Ed., John

Wiley and Sons

2001

4.

Goyal, M.M., Handbook of Building Construction, Thomson Press

2004

5.

Mehta, M., Scarborough, W. and Armpriest, Diane, Building

Construction: Principles, Materials and Systems, Pearson Prentice
Hall

2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-106

Course Title: Architectural Graphics -II

2. Contact Hours:

L: 1

T: 0

Theory: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs):

4. Relative Weight:

CWS: 0

5. Credits: 4

P: 6

PRS: 60

MTE : 20

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical : 3
ETE : 0

PRE: 20

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-requisite: Architectural Graphics I

9. Objective: To develop visualization and technical representation of design through perspective
views and to develop drawing skills through software applications.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Basic terminology of perspective drawing Vanishing Point, Horizon, Picture Plane, Point of View, Projection
Plane, Reference Plane

2.

Perspectives: One Point Perspective, Two Point Perspective, Three

Point Perspective

3.

Sciography: Study of shades and shadows cast by building surfaces

or a combination of objects on each other in perspective

5.

AutoCAD: Creation of files, tools, commands, layers, blocks and

symbols in AutoCAD; Creation of Orthographic Projections,
Isometric Views and 2-D drawing of solids through AutoCAD

6.

Google Sketch up: Development of a set of architectural drawings

through Google sketch up

Total

14

Suggested Exercise:
1. One point perspective of simple objects like cubes, cylinders and other geometrical
shapes.
2. One point perspective of simple buildings without ornamentation.
3. Two point perspective of simple buildings with projections and architectural features.
4. Three point perspective of simple objects.
5. Two point perspective of design already undertaken by students in design.
6. Two point perspective of major project with ornamentation details.

7. Drawing of simple objects and shapes in AutoCAD.

8. Conversion of orthographic projections done in Graphics I to computerized drawing in
AutoCAD.
9. Drawing of simple building plans, sections and elevations in AutoCAD
10. Drawing of building details using Google Sketch up.

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1.

Bhatt, N.D. and Panchal, V.M., Engineering Drawing Plane

and Solid Geometry, 48th Ed., Charotar Publishing House.

1996

2.

Griffin, A.W. and Brunicardi, V.A., Introduction to Architectural

Presentation Graphics, Prentice Hall.

1998

3.

Ching, F.D.K., Architectural Graphics, 4th Ed., John Wiley.

2003

4.

Mike Tardos, Google Sketch Up, Peachpit Press

2010

5.

Ellen Finkelstein, AutoCAD 2012 and AutoCAD LT 2012

Bible, Wiley Publishing Inc.

2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1. Subject Code: ARN-108

Course Title: Climatology in Architecture

L: 1

2. Contact Hours:
3. Examination Duration (Hrs):
CWS:25

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits: 3
8. Pre-requisite:

T: 2
Theory : 2

PRS: 0

6. Semester: Spring

MTE: 25

P: 0
Practical : 0
ETE: 50

PRE : 0

7.Subject Area: DCC

Nil

9. Objective: To impart knowledge of climatic elements, their influence on building design

and passive design strategies
10. Details of Course:
S. No.

Contents

Contact
Hours

1.

Climatology: Climatic zones, macro and micro climate, elements of climate

and climatology data required for design of buildings

2.

Human C omfort: Human heat balance and comfort, heat stress, comfort
index, Corrected Effective Temperature, Thermal Stress Index and
Bioclimatic Analysis

3.

Climatic Elements: Air temperature and humidity, Sol-Air temperature, heat

exchange through conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation; wind
study -diurnal and seasonal variations, heating and cooling of land and sea,
effect of topography; Precipitation- water vapour, condensation, rain, fog,
snow and architectural responses; Graphical representation of climatic
elements- wind rose; Tools for measurement
Sun a nd Solar Radiation: Apparent movement of sun, solar radiation and
intensity on surfaces and buildings in different latitude, sun path diagram,
shading device and its design, heliodon and its use; Opaque building and heat
transfer through its multi-layered envelope; Transparent surface and solar
radiation on it, absorbance, reflectance, transmittance and emittance

4.

5.

Natural V entilation an d Air Movement: Air movement in and around

building, stack effect, Ventury effect, cross ventilation, influence of opening
size and positions, wind eddies, effect of wind on location for industrial areas,
airport and other land uses

6.

Daylighting: Fenestration, lighting level and glare, amount of light, sky as a

source of light and daylight factor, effect of different types of fenestrations,
their size, shape in different planes with and without obstructions

7.

Site Climate: Microclimate, site climate data, local factors, presence of water
body and vegetation, topography, special characteristics, urban climatecooling degree days and heating degree days

8.

Passive Design Strategies: Orientation-sitting of building with respect to sun,

wind and view, use of evaporative cooling, ground cooling-earth air tunnel,
thermal mass-cavity wall, natural ventilation of attic space, night time
cooling, reflective surfaces and radiant barrier, cool roof and green roof, solar
radiation and sun space

Total

28

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.

Name of Authors/ Books/ Publishers

1.

Koenisberger, O.H., Ingersoll, T.G., Mayhew A., and Szokolay, S.V, Manual
of Tropical Housing and Building- Part I: Climatic Design, Orient Longman
Givoni, G., Climatic Considerations in Building and Urban Design, Van
Nostrand Reinhold
Hausladen, G., Climatic Design: Solutions for Buildings that can do more
with less Technology, Birkhauser
Bansal, N.K., Hauser, G. and Minke G., Passive Building Design: A
Handbook of Natural Climate Control, Elsevier Science.
Drake, S., The Third Sin: Architecture, Technology and Environment,
UNSW Press

2.
3.
4.
5.

Year of
Publication
/ Reprint
2004
1998
2005
1994
2007

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1. Subject Code: ARN-110
Workshop - II

Course Title: Visual Art and Creative

L: 1

2. Contact Hours:

T: 1
Theory : 1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs):

4. Relative Weight:

CWS: 15

5. Credits : 4

PRS : 40

MTE: 15

6. Semester: Spring

P: 4
Practical : 2
ETE: 15

PRE: 15

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-requisite: Visual Art I, Basic Design and Creative Workshop - I

9. Objective: To advance the insight into visual art and colour fundamentals, and to enhance
creative skills in various materials and media
10. Details of the Course:
S.No

Particulars

1.

Colour Fundamentals: Mixtures, Colour Systems, Organization and

Application
Colour P sychology: Psychological Factors Governing Colour
Schemes and their Applications

2.

Contact
Hours
6
4

3.

National an d I nternational S tandards on C olours: Various

Standards on Colours

4.

Visual A rt: Advanced Drawing Techniques and 3-D Expressive

Forms
Total

2
14

Suggested Exercises of Visual Art - II

1.
2.
3.
4.

Expression of an idea/concept through two dimensional forms of art, mural, collage,

and paintings
3-D Expressive Forms: Clay Pottery Designs, Clay Sculptures, Clay/POP Tiles
Designs, Cement, Plaster, Plastic, Wood and Scrap Material
Pictorial Views and Landscaping: Composition Exercises in Water, Oil, Poster,
Crayon and Mixed Media
Outdoor Sketching and Painting

Suggested Exercises of Creative Workshop II

1.
2.
3.
11.

Hands-On Skill Development through exposure to varied craft skills

Developing Prototypes related to space-making like partition walls, lighting fixtures,
furniture out of different materials like terracotta, stone, wood with experts and
facilitators
Exploring and Developing Surface Finishes and Textures
Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1.

Yanes, M.D. and Dominguez, E.R. Freehand Drawing for Architects

and Interior Designers, Norton

2005

2.

Trench, L., Materials & Techniques in the Decorative Arts: An

Illustrated Dictionary, University Of Chicago Press

2000

3.

Toy, M. (Ed.), Colour in Architecture, Academy Ed.

1996

4.

Dunn, N., Architectural Model Making, Lawrence King Publishing

Ltd., London.

2010

5.

Farrelly, L., Basics Architecture Representation Techniques,

AVA Publishing, SA Switzerland

2008

6.

Van Verkel, B., Architectural Model lead to Design, DAMDI,

Korea

2010

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-112

Course Title: Computer Systems and Programming

2. Contact Hours:

L: 3

3. Examination Duration (Hrs):

T: 0

P: 2

Theory : 3

4. Relative Weightage:

CWS: 15

PRS: 25

5. Credits : 4

6. Semester: Spring

Practical : 0
MTE: 20

ETE: 40

PRE: 0

7.Subject Area: ESC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To impart basic knowledge of Computer System and develop basic skills in Programming
10. Details of Course:
Sl.No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Basic C omputer Fundamentals: Introduction to computer systems; Binary, octal

and Hexadecimal number systems, integer, signed integer, fixed and floating point
representations; IEEE standards (single and double precision), Multiplication of
integer using add and shift method.

5 + 1 Home
Assignment

2.

Basic P rogramming i n C ++: Input/output; Constants, variables, expressions and

operators; Naming conventions and styles; Conditions and selection statements;
Looping and control structures (while, for, do-while, break and continue); File I/O,
header files, string processing; Pre-processor directives such as #include, #define,
#ifdef, #ifndef; Compiling and linking.

10 + 5 Labs

3.

Programming t hrough f unctional decomposition: Functions (void and value

returning), parameters, scope and lifetime of variables, passing by value, passing by
reference. Design of functions and their interfaces (concept of functional
decomposition), recursive functions; Function overloading and default arguments;
Arrays and pointers; Dynamic data and pointers, dynamic arrays Basics of
Structures.

12+ 5 Labs

4.

Object O riented Programming Concepts: Data hiding, abstract data types,

classes, access control; Class implementation-default constructor, constructors,
copy constructor, destructor, operator overloading, friend functions; Object oriented
design (an alternative to functional decomposition) inheritance and composition;
Dynamic binding and virtual functions; Polymorphism; Dynamic data in classes.
Introduction to data structures, Basics of linked list. Array Vs linked list. Singly
linked list (creation, deletion and insertion of nodes in the list).

15 + 4 Labs

Total

42+ 14 Labs

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
2005

1.

H.M. Deitel and P.J. Deitel, C++ How to Program. Prentice Hall, 5th edition.

2.

I. Koren. Computer Arithmetic Algorithms. A.K. Peters Ltd., 2nd edition.

3.

M. Shrikhande. Resources for EC--101A Computer Systems & Progr

http//192.168.108.33/~manish/Courses/EC101A/index.htm.

4.

W. Stallings. Computer Organisation and Architecture: Designing for

Performance. Prentice-Hall, 7th edition.

2005

5.

B. Stroustrup. The C++ Programming Language. Addison-Wesley, 3rd edition.

1997

2001

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-201

Course Title: Architectural Design-II

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 1

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

Theory :0

4.

Relative Weight: CWS:0

5.

Credit: :5

8.

Pre-requisite: Exposure to AR-102

9.

Objective: To develop the ability to design small buildings, synthesizing various influencing
factors in given contexts.

PRS:60

T: 0

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

P: 8
Practical : 7

ETE:0

PRE:20

7. Subject Area: DCC

10. Details of Course:

S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Factors affecting design-function, site, climate, materials, aesthetics.

2.

Site study and analysis, case studies

3.

Documentation and analysis of case studies

4.

Space programming and functional interrelationships

5.

Evolution of Built Forms and Buildings elements in response to various

criteria

Total

Suggested Design Exercises

1. Analytical study of an existing small scale building
2. Site analysis
3. Small scale residential buildings
4. Nursing Home, clinic
5. Restaurant, cafeteria
** Architectural Study tour.

14

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.

Name of Authors/Book/Publisher

Year of
Publication/Reprint

1.

Ching, F. D. K., A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, John

Wiley & Sons.

1996

2.

Neufert, P., Architects Data, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science

2000

3.

Agkathidis, A., Hudert, M. and Schillig, G., Form Defining

Strategies: Experimental Architectural Design, Wasmuth.

2007

4.

Norberg-Schulz, C., Principles of Modern Architecture, Andres

Papadakis

2000

5.

Watson, D. (Editor), Timer-saver Standards for Architectural

Design: Technical Data for Professional Practice, 8th Ed.,
McGraw-Hill.

2005

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-202

Course Title: Architectural Design-III

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 1

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs)

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits: 5

8.

Pre-requisite: AR-201

9.

Objective: To develop design ability to evolve site responsive design solutions for
multifunctional buildings on intermediate scale.

Theory:0

CWS:0

PRS:60

MTE:20

6. Semester: Spring

9.
Details of Course:
S. No.

T: 0

P: 8

Practical:7
ETE:0

PRE:20

7. Subject Area: DCC

Contents

Contact Hours

1. Relationship between site and sustainability of buildings

2. Understanding building forms in relation to structure

3. Design of multifunctional spaces and buildings, space standards,

norms and case studies.

4. Design issues concerning educational buildings

3
Total

Suggested Design Exercises

1. Site analysis and site planning

2. Evolution of building form and structure
3. Multifunctional community buildings and spaces for congregation
4. Educational buildings Schools, Lecture theatre complex, Library, Gymnasium

Architectural study tours for Site Visits, Case Studies

14

10.

Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year

1.

Ching, F.D.K., A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, John Wiley &

Sons.

1996

2.

Neufert, P., Architects Data, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science.

2000
2000

3.

Norberg-Schulz, C., Principles of Modern Architecture, Andreas

Papadakis.
Watson, D. (Editor), Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design:
Technical Data for Professional Practice, 8th Ed., McGraw-Hill.

2005

4.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-203

Course Title: Building Construction II

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits:4

8.

Pre-requisite: AR 106

9.

Objective:

L: 1
CWS:0

T: 1

P: 4

Theory :4
PRS:40

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical:0
ETE:40
7.

PRE:0

Subject Area: DCC

To impart knowledge on general construction materials and techniques for building

envelope, floor, openings, roof, staircases and foundation.
10.

Details of Course:

S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Load b earing w all: Construction details, Plinth and plinth protection,

damp proof course - materials and application; Expansion and construction
joints, seismic joints; Flooring types and materials; Surface finish- types of
plaster and their application, lath, guniting, pointing, glazing and gluing

2.

RCC construction: Column, beam and slab, grade of concrete and steel;
Shuttering, curing; Staircases, balconies and canopies; Shear walls and
retaining walls

3.

Openings: Window and door types, wooden openings and their fixing
details; Arch- types and forms and construction details

4.

Roof: Types; Method of construction of RCC/RB roofs including terracing

details; Jack arch, lean to and coupled roofs; Construction of domes, vaults
and shell roofs; Centering for arches, vaults and domes

5.

Foundation: Types- stepped, isolated, combined and cantilevered footing,

RCC footing and raft, grillage, pile foundation; Selection foundation type;
Safe bearing capacity of soils and methods of improvements; Depths and
width of foundations; Causes of failure and remedies.

6.

Temporary work: Excavation and timbering of trenches with special

references to loose soils and sub-soil water; Shoring, underpinning and
scaffolding

Total

14

Suggested Exercises:

Construction details of load-bearing wall, flooring, openings, roof details, staircase,

foundation
Masonry walls
Types of Arches and their details
RC components including shuttering

Site visits to construction project site, existing masonry and R C structures.

11.

Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Kumar, S.K., Building Construction, 19th Ed., Standard Publishers

Distributors

2001

2.

Allen, E. and Iano, J., Fundamentals of Building Construction:

Materials and Methods, Wiley

2004

3.

Goyal, M.M., Handbook of Building Construction, Thomson Press

2004

4.

Mckay, W.B., Building Construction- Vol. II, Longman

2005

5.

Mehta, M., Scarborough, W. and Armpriest, Diane, Building

Construction: Principles, Materials and Systems, Pearson Prentice
Hall

2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-204

Course Title: Building Construction - III

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 1

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits :4

8.

Pre-requisite: AR-203

9.

Objective:

CWS:0

Theory :4
PRS:40

T: 1

P: 4

Practical:0

MTE:20 ETE:40

6. Semester: Spring

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

To impart knowledge on advanced construction materials and techniques and

industrialized building components.
10.
Details of Course:
S. No.
Contents
1.
Advanced con struction m aterials: Steel, aluminium, glass;
Properties and applications

Contact Hours
2

2.

Industrialized windows an d door s: Types- sliding, revolving,

collapsible, rolling shutters; Steel, aluminium and composite
sections; system details and specifications

3.

Walls: curtain walls, partition walls, dry wall, composite wall;

Gypsum wall and plaster

4.

Suspended ceiling system: Types of False Ceiling systems and their

construction details

5.

MS f rame s tructure: Metal frame structural components,

connections and joinery; Steel tubular space frame with joints

6.

Trusses: Types, materials; Timber and steel truss construction with

connection detailing; Cover and drainage details; North light glazing

7.

Staircase: Principles of staircase construction and its elements;

Details of staircase in wood, stone and steel

Total

14

Suggested Exercises:

Study of online catalogues of industrial products for building industry

Construction details of window and door system details using Aluminum, PVC, Steel
Construction details of
o dry wall and partition wall
o industrialized door and window systems
o steel frame structure
o steel truss using MS flats and tube sections
o Joints of column to beam, beam to beam, column base, column splice
o Joinery like welding, bolt, rivet and soldering

Site visits to construction site, modern buildings

Market survey of building materials and visit to building materials industries

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Rangwala, S.C., Building Construction, 19th Ed., Charotar Publishing

House

2001

2.

National Building Code-2005, BIS

2005

3.

Mckay, W.B., Building Construction- Vols. II & III, Longman

2005

4.

Mehta, M., Scarborough, W. and Armpriest, Diane, Building

Construction: Principles, Materials and Systems, Pearson Prentice Hall

2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN- 205

Course Title: History of Architecture-I

2. Contact Hours:

T-1,

L - 2,

P-0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory :2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits:3

CWS:25

PRS:0

Practical:0
MTE:25

6. Semester Autumn

ETE:50

PRE:0

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

8. Subject Area: DCC

9. Objective of Course: To equip the students with varied aspects of theory and practice of
Interior Design, and develop skills to deal with diverse interior spaces.
10. Details of Course:
S.No

Particulars

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Evolution of Architecture in Early Historical Periods

2.

Primitive A rchitecture: Development of Forms of Shelters and Megalithic

Structures

3.

Architecture of Ancient Civilizations: Egyptian Mastabas; Royal Pyramids

and Great Temples; West Asiatic (Mesopotamia and Persia) Ziggurats and
Palaces

3.

Classical Architecture: Greek Columnar and Trabeated Architecture; Doric,

Ionic and Corinthian Orders; Acropolis, Temple of Pantheon, Cultural and
Sports Buildings, Roman Arcuated Architecture; Monumental Scale; Tuscan
and Composite Orders; Pantheon, Forum, Basilicas, Thermae and Colosseum

4.

Medieval A rchitecture: Early Christian Evolution of Church Architecture;

Byzantine Hagia Sophia; Romanesque; Pisa Cathedral Complex; Gothic
Pointed Arch Architecture; Notre Dame etc.

5.

Renaissance A rchitecture: Early and High Renaissance Cathedral of St.

Peter and St. Paul; Baroque and Rococo Piazza of St. Peter Neo-Classiacal

6.

Oriental Architecture: Japanese Architecture, Chinese Architecture

Total

28

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Watkin, D. A History of Western Architecture, Thames and Hudson

1986

2.

Fletcher, B. A History of Architecture, Butterworth Heinemann

1996

3.

Moffet, M., Fazio M. and Wodehouse, L. A World History of Architecture,

Mc. Graw Hill

2008

4.

Borngasser, B. History of Architecture From Classic to Contemporary,

Parragon

2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-206

Course Title: History of Architecture-II

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight :

CWS:25

5.

Credits:3

6. Semester: Spring

8.

Pre-requisite: - Nil

L: 2

T: 1

Theory :2
PRS:0

P: 0

Practical :0

MTE:25

ETE:50

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

9.

Objective:
To develop an insight into architecture and space theories and impart an
understanding of various elements and principles in design compositions.
10.

Details of Course:

S.No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Architecture of Indus Valley civilization and the Vedic Aryans timber built
forms

2.

Buddhist architecture of the Hinayana and Mahayana periods; Early Hindu and
golden age of Gupta architecture; Chalukyan architecture

3.

Dravidian architecture (South) : Pallava, Chola, Pandyas and Nayaks

4.

Indo Aryan architecture (North); Jain architecture, Bhuwaneshwar, Khajuraho

styles

5.

Indo Islamic architecture in India, Imperial architecture of Delhi, including

Slave dynasty, Tughlaq and Sayyed/Lodhi dynasties

6.

Provincial/Regional architecture of Bengal, Gujarat, Jaunpur, Deccan, Malwa

and Bijapur

7.

Mughal Architecture of India

Total

28

Suggested Exercises

Study tours for Case Studies, Photo essays

10. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Brown,P., Indian Architecture, D B Taraporevala.

1965

2.

Grover, S., The Architecture of India: Buddhist and Hindu, Vikas

Publishing House.

1980

3.

Grover, S., The Architecture of India: Islamic, Vikas Publishing

House.

1981

4.

Hardy, A., Indian Temple Architecture: Form and Transformation,

Abhinav Publication.

1995

5.

Parihar, S., Some Aspects of Indo Islamic Architecture, Abhinav

Publishers.

1999

6.

Moffet, M., Fazio, M. and Wodehouse, L., A World History of

Architecture, Mc Graw Hill.

2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN- 207

Course Title: Quantity , Pricing and Specifications

2. Contact Hours:

L-2

T- 1

P- 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory : 2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits :3

CWS;25

Practical : 0

PRS:0

MTE:25

6. Semester Autumn

ETE:50
7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective of Course: To impart knowledge of cost estimation of building construction work and
Specifications.
10. Details of Course:
S.No
1.
2.

3.
4.

Contents

Contact Hours

Introduction: Cost estimation and definitions of terms related to estimates; Types

of preliminary estimates and their preparation
Detailed Estimates: Introduction and types of detailed estimates , details of
measurement and their application, items of work, measurement of typical elements
, viz., arches , steps and polygonal rooms, measurement of RCC work in slabs,
beams, columns, stair cases etc.
Bill Of Quantities: Preparation of abstract of estimated cost/BOQ, use of schedule
of rates, analysis of rates and break up of material requirements
Introduction to computer software for cost estimation

3
7

5
2

5.

Specifications: Use of standard specifications, methods of writing form and 4

sequence of clauses, general and special clauses

6.

Specifications of common building materials and construction, as separate 4

documents or annotated on the working drawings

7.

Specifications for special finishes, advanced materials and different construction 3

elements
Total 28

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Singh, S.C. and Sofat, C.G., Ed., Handbook on Building Economics and
Productivity, Central Building Research Institute.

1988

2.

Dutta, B.N., Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering, 24th Ed., UBS
Publishers Distributers Ltd.

1998

3.

Punmia , B.C. and Khandelwal, K.K. Project Planning and Control with PERT
and CPM, Laxmi Publications Pvt. Ltd.

2000

4.

Construction Specifications
Specification Civil Works.

CPWD

2002

5.

Ramaswamy, R., Practical Handbook on Construction Management for

Architects and Engineers, Nabhi Publications.

2004

6.

BIS, National Building Code.

2005

7.

CPWD Delhi Schedule of Rates Civil Works.

2007

For

Govt.

Contractors

based on

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-208

Course Title: Building Codes and Regulations

2. Contact Hours:

L-1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory 2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits 2

CWS :25

T- 1

P- 0

Practical
PRS:0

6. Semester Spring

MTE:25

ETE:50

7. Subject Area: DCC

7. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective of Course: To familiarize the students with various kinds of building codes and regulations
required to control and promote the ordered growth of a city /town.
10. Details of Course:
S.No
1.
2.

3.
4.

Particulars

Contact Hours

Historical background and need for codes and bye laws for buildings and land use
development in urban context;
National Building Code and provisions related to general building requirements,
fire and life safety, lighting and ventilation, MEP, acoustics, vertical circulation,
sustainability etc.; Energy Conservation Building Code.
Overview of various development regulations, building bye laws, architectural
controls; Study of Building Bye laws/regulations of selected cities with emphasis
on zoning, architectural controls, frame controls etc.
Requirements of statutory drawings- submission drawings, as built drawings,
completion drawings
Total

2
5

5
2
14

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

National Building Code

2005

2.

ECBC

2007

3.

Building Byelaws of different cities of India

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-209

Course Title: Structure and Architecture

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

RelativeWeight:

5.

Credits 3

8.

Pre-requisite: Nil

9.

Objective:

L: 2

CWS 25

T: 1

P: 0
2

Theory
PRS

MTE 25

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical

ETE 50

PRE 0

7.

SubjectArea: DCC

To impart knowledge on integration of structural systems and Architecture

10.

Details of Course:
S.No.
1.
2.
3.

4.

5.

Contents

ContactHours

Introduction: Role of structures in buildings; Interrelation

between structural systems and architecture
History of Structures: Advancement of building form and
structure through history; Evolution of structural theory

Structural systems: Structural elements- beam, column etc.;

Gravity and lateral load; Classification of structural systemsvector active, bulk active, surface active, form active and vertical
structure

Structure in Architecture: Material, form, function and

structural systems; Building typology and logic in building
design; Causes of failures of structures

Case s tudies: Contemporary examples of system choices in

architectural applications

Total

28

11.SuggestedBooks:
S.No.

NameofAuthors/Books/Publishers

Yearof
Publication/
Reprint
1956

1.

Nervi, PL1956, Structures,McGraw-Hill Inc.,US.

2.

Salvadori, M and Heller,RA 1963, Structure in Architecture, 3rd ed.,

Prentice Hall.
Schodek, D &Bechthold, M, Structures,7th ed., Prentice Hall.

1986

Lee, KM, Uang, CM & Gilbert, A, Fundamentals of Structural Analysis

7 th ed., McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.
Ching, FDK 1996, Architecture: Form Space and Order, 2nd ed., Van
Nostrand Reinhold.
Levy, M & Salvadori, M 2002, Why Buildings Fall Down: Why
Structures Fail?, reprint, W. W. Norton & Company.

2010

3.
4.
5.
6.

2013

1996
2002

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-210

Course Title: Modern World Architecture

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs)

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits: 3

7.

Pre-requisite: Nil

9.

Objective:
To impart knowledge of the evolution and trends in modern architecture in the 20th
and early 21st century.

10.

Details of Course:

L: 2

Theory: 2

CWS :25
6.

T: 1

PRS:0

MTE:25

Semester: Spring

P: 0
Practical:0
ETE:50

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

S. No.
Contents
1.
Beginning of modern architecture - Neoclassicism in the 18th
century; Industrial revolution - eclecticism and the architectural
predicament in the 19th century; Art Nouveau- morphed forms,
plastic treatment of plans; Chicago School- evolution of the high
rise office building

Contact Hours
4

2.

Works of the Masters: F.L. Wright and Organic Architecture; Le

Corbusier- Domino System and Points of a new architecture;
Mies Van der Rohe and Minimalism; Walter Gropius and
Bauhaus

3.

Works of the early 20th century architects: Adolf Loos and

Internationalism; G.T. Reitveld and De Stijl Architecture; Alvar
Aalto and Scandinavian Regionalism; Louis Kahn, Richard
Neutra, Eero Saarinen, Bruce Goff, P.L. Nervi, Philip Johnson
and other architects

4.

Late and Post Modernism: The architectural philosophy and

works of Richard Meier, Robert Venturi, Kenzo Tange, Arata
Isozaki, Peter Eisenmann, Kisho Kurokawa, Michael Graves,
Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid; Hi-Tech architecture - Norman
Foster, Richard Rogers, Renzo Piano, Michael Hopkins

5.

Evolution of Various Building Types: Houses, apartments,

museums, mediatheques, galleries, educational buildings, offices,
commercial complexes, transportation hubs

6.

Emerging concepts of modern architecture: Adaptive reuse,

parametric design, biomimcry, mobius strip; New materials and
their application, Seismic safety in the buildings and their
integration with architectural problems; Energy efficient built
environment with emphasis on energy simulation modeling,

estimation of energy and carbon emissions; zero energy and

energy plus buildings; Green building design with case studies
Total
11.

28

Suggested Books:

S. No.
1.

Name of Authors/Book/Publisher
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary Architecture, Phaidon Press

Year of
Publication
2004

2.

Gossel. P., Architecture in the 20 Century, Vol.1 & 2, Taschen.

2005

3.

Ballard B. and Rank, V.P., Materials for Architectural Design,

Laurance King.

2006

4.

Vidiella, A.S., The Sourcebook of Contemporary Architecture, Harper

Collins.

2007

5.

Borngasser, Barbara, History of Architecture From Classic to

Contemporary, Parragon

2008

6.

Tietz, J., The Story of Modern Architecture, H.F. Ullmann

2008

th

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-211

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight :

5.

Credits:3

8.

Pre-requisite: - Nil

Architecture and Planning Department

Course Title: Principles of Architecture
L: 2

CWS:25

T: 1

P: 0

Theory:2
PRS:0

MTE:25

Practical:0
ETE:50

6. Semester: Autumn

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

9.

Objective:
To develop an insight into architecture and space theories and impart an
understanding of various elements and principles in design compositions.
10.

Details of Course:

S. No.

Contents

Time

1.

Theories of Architecture and Design applications and connections;

Architecture as a systems concept; Debates on Form function; Visual
perception; Form and meaning; Gestalt law

2.

Concepts of space; Interpreting space and its qualities; Spatial

configurations and interrelationships; Abstraction in space; Theory of
Proxemics and aesthetics

3.

Elements of space design such as point, line, plane, volume; Role of

light, color and texture in design; Surface articulation

4.

Types of forms (Platonic, Hybrid) and their visual properties;

Volumetric compositions and their visual analysis

5.

Visual Principles of Design like unity, symmetry, balance, contrast,

hierarchy, rhythm, order, datum, scale and proportion in architecture;
Types of scale Generic and Human Scale; Proportioning systems like
Le Modulor, The Ken, Anthropomorphic proportions

6.

Concepts of Culture and space; Principles of social and environmental

sustainability; Theory of Universal Design, Universal Design Principles,
USA, Universal Design India Principles (UDIP)

7.

Tools for Ethnographic studies in design and Design methods

Total

28

Suggested Exercises

1. Study of forms in nature

2. Architectural Essays on titles like Physics of Forms, Geometry of space
3. Visual analysis of Architectural forms
4. Experiencing space through visual photo essays
5. Seminars on various principles of architecture

Visual study tours for Case Studies, Photo essays

10. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Hall, Edward. T, The Silent Language, Anchor Books, Doubleday

1959

2.

Grillo, Paul, J., Form, Function and Design, Courier Dover

Publications

1975

3.

Antoniades, Anthony C., Poetics of Architecture: Theory of Design,

Wiley

1992

4.

Ching, F D K, Form, Space and Order (Second Edition), John Wiley &
Sons

1996

5.

Pandya, Yatin, Elements of Space Making, Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd.

2007

6.

Ullmann, Franziska, Basics: Architecture and Dynamics, Springer

Vienna Architecture

2011

7.

Smith, K., Introducing Architectural Theory: A debating discipline,

Routledge

2012

DIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Name of Deptt. /Centre:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-212

Course Title: Landscape Design and Site Development

L: 2

2. Contact Hours:

3. Examination Duration (Hours)- Theory: 3

4. Relative Weight: CWS :15
5. Credits:3

PRS:25

6. Semester: Spring

T: 0

P: 2
Practical:0

MTE :20 ETE:40

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-Requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To familiarize students with the linkage between architecture and nature through the
planning and design of landscape elements.
10. Details of Course:
S.No.
1

Contents
Introduction: Definition, scope, objectives, design process and profession
of landscape architecture in relation to architecture, elements of landscape
design and site developments, linkages with nature and built environment;
Graphics in landscape architecture
2
Historical Review: History of the art of garden design of India, China,
Persia, Japan, Italy, France and England; Garden design of the modern
world
3
Site Development: Site Analysis process & methods; Topographical,
climatological and environmental considerations. Site investigation process
& checklist; Site property and its usability; Site development and its
environmental impact; Site design: Ability to respond to site
4
Horticulture: Plant classification and nomenclature, plant identification,
propagation and care of plants, planting preparation and methods.
Characteristics and use of plants: Characteristics of various types of plants
and their usability, plant selection criteria
5
Landscape design for various building types, landscaping parks and roads,
rock gardens, interior and terrace gardens, formal and informal design, use
of water and man-made elements in landscape, garden furniture and
embellishments, ecological and environmental aspects of landscape design;
Hard and soft landscape; Water in landscape design, lighting design in
landscape
6
Landscape construction and engineering details, preparation of landscape
schemes
Total
Suggested Design Exercises:

Design of a small park, tot lot.

Landscape of a Housing complex and private garden.
Design of Landscape elements.
Landscaping for conservation of monuments, ecologically sensitive areas.
Study of plants and plant materials.

Contact Hours
4

4
6

2
28

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.
1
2
3
4
5

Name of Authors/Book/Publisher
Bose. T.K and Chowdhury. B, Tropical garden plants in colour, Allied
Publishers.
Black & Decker, Landscape Design & Construction, Creative Publishing
International.
Thompson W & Sorvig K, Sustainable Landscape Construction: A guide to
Green, Island Press.
Haeris. C, Dines. N, Time Saver Standard for Landscape Architecture,
McGraw-Hill.
Simonds. J.O, Staike .B.W, Landscape Architecture: A manual of land
planning and design McGraw-Hill.

Year of
Publication
1991
1993
2007
1997
2006

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT/ CENTRE: Department of Architecture and Planning
1. Subject Code:

ARN- 213

Course Title : Measured Drawing Camp

2. Contact Hours :

L: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory :

4. Relative Weight :
5. Credits:
6. 9.
7.

CWS

0P

T:0
0

P:2
Practical:

PRS 100 MTE 0

6. Semester : Autumn

ETE

0
0 P PRE

7. Subject Area : DCC

Pre-requisite : NIL
10. Objective: To measure, survey, document and interpret building/s and their settings

in socio-economic and environmental context.

11. Details of Course Contents

Measured drawings of selected heritage building / vernacular building/ settlement,
utilising various tools techniques, will be done in camp for duration of 7-10 days during
the semester
Socio- economic and cultural studies will be undertaken using-field notes and
measurements; Walking tour; Transcripts of interviews; Boards interpreting field data,
oral histories, and primary sources; Participative research approach; Photo Survey;
Sketch Study

Suggested Books / journals

Sr. Name of Authors / Books / publishers
No
1
2
3
4
5

Rasmusson, S.E. , Experience Architecture , Chapman

and Hall
Burns J.A., ed., Recording Historic Structures, AIA Press
Ching F.D.k., Drawing : A Creative Process, Van
Nostrand Reinhold
Henkin D, City Reading, Columbia University Press
Ching F.D.K. , Design Drawing , Van Nostrand Reinhold

Years of
Publication
/Reprint
1964
1989
1990
1998
1998

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPT./CENTRE:

Architecture and Planning Department

1.

Subject Code: ARN-301

Course Title: Architectural Design-IV

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 1

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs)

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits: 5

8.

Pre-requisite: AR-202

9.

Objective:
To enhance skills to evolve innovative design solutions incorporating challenging
site and space constraints, FSI, bye laws & zoning regulations.

CWS:00

10.
Details of Course:
S. No.

T: 0

Theory:0
PRS:60

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

P: 8
Practical:7
ETE:00

PRE:20

7. Subject Area: DCC

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Built forms on challenging site contexts [contoured sites, regional

urban contexts etc.]

2.

Building bye laws and zoning regulations

3.

Space optimization and efficiency / effective use

4.

Design development process incorporating the identified criteria

5.

Interior space innovations

3
Total

Suggested Design Exercises

1. Multistoried Housing
2. Commercial /Mixed use buildings and complexes
3. Auditorium / Open air theatre/ Cineplex

Architectural study tours for Site Visits, Case Studies

14

11.

Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Chiara, J.D., Panero, J., Zelnik, M., Time Saver Standards for Housing
and Residential Development, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill.

1995

2.

Neufert, P., Architects Data, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science.

2000

3.

Watson, D.(Editor), Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design:

Technical Data for Professional Practice, McGraw-Hill.

2005

4.

Levitt. D, Housing Design Book : A guide to good practice,

Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

2010

5.

Slotkis, J S, Foundation of Interior Design, Fair Child Publication.

2006

6.

Edwards, C., Interior Design: A Critical Introduction, Berg.

2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-302

Course Title: Architectural Design-V

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 1

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits:5

7.

Pre-requisite: AR-301

9.

Objective:
To develop ability to design large scale built forms with complex program briefs
integrating sustainability issues.

CWS:0

T: 0
Theory:0

PRS:60

10.
Details of Course:
S. No.

Practical:7

MTE:20

6. Semester: Spring

P: 8

8.

ETE:0

PRE:20

Subject Area: DCC

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Design process of buildings with complex programs

2.

Sustainable design principles

3.

Integration of space and form of large scale buildings

4.

Structural systems for large scale buildings

5.

Introduction to building performance evaluation

2
Total

Suggested Design Exercises

1. Hospitals
2. Hotel Buildings
3. Transportation Terminals
4. Interior design of ongoing studio projects

Architectural study tours for Site Visits, Case Studies

14

11.
S. No.

Suggested Books:
Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Chiara, J.D., Panero, J., Zelnik, M., Time Saver Standards for Housing
and Residential Development, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill.

1995

2.

Neufert, P., Architects Data, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science.

2000

3.

Watson, D.(Editor), Time-saver Standards for Urban Design,

McGraw-Hill.

2003

4.

Watson, D.(Editor), Time-saver Standards for Architectural Design:

Technical Data for Professional Practice, McGraw-Hill.

2005

5.

Onouys, B, Donglas, Z, Ching, F, Building Structures Illustrated:

Patterns, Systems and Design, John wiley

2009

6.

Kliment, S.A., Retail and Mixed Use Facilities, John Wiley & sons

2004

7.

Kobus, R L, Skaggs, R L, Building Type Basics for Health Care

Building, John Wiley & sons

2008

8.

Fairweather V., Tumasetti R, Thromton, C, Expressing Structure: the

Technology of Large Scale Buildings, Birkhauser

2004

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: AR-303

Course Title: Building Construction IV

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 1

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits:4

8.

Pre-requisite: AR-204

9.

Objective:
To impart knowledge on advanced and innovative construction details, execution
drawings; machines and equipments; and pre-fabrication and modular coordination.

10.
Details of Course:
S. No.

CWS:0

T: 1

Theory:4
PRS:40

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

P: 4
Practical:0
ETE:40

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Advanced construction methods and materials, innovative design

detailing

2.

Introduction to prefabrication; Advantages and disadvantages of onsite and off-site prefabrication; prefabrication in Indian construction
industry

3.

Modular coordination - types, components, assembly, tolerances, and

application

4.

Modular kitchen and toilets detailing; Built-in furniture, shop fronts,

display units, counters and other furniture items

5.

Machine and equipments for construction; Fire-proof construction

Total

14

Suggested Exercises:

Detailing of prefabricated components- wall, slab, structural components

Innovative construction details of modular coordination system
Coordination drawings integrating shop drawings of various building components
Construction details of modular kitchen, toilet, shop-front

Site Visit to construction sites at different stages of construction to learn:

site preparation, layout and management;

 building construction process and technology

machines and equipment used for various stages
application of pre-fabrication or system building construction
Visit to consultants office handling system buildings and coordination drawings and to
workshops manufacturing different prefabrication units
11.
S. No.
1.

Suggested Books:
Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication
2004
2004

3.

Goyal, M.M., Handbook of Building Construction, Thomson Press

Funkenbusch P.D., Practical Guide to Designed Experiments: A
Unified Modular Approach, CRC Press
National Building Code-2005, BIS

4.

Ching, F.D.K., Building Construction Illustrated, Wiley

2008

5.

Smith R.E., Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and

Construction, John Wiley & Sons

2010

2.

2005

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-304

Course Title: Acoustics and Lighting

2. Contact Hours:

L-2

T- 1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory: 2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits: 3

CWS:25

PRS:00

6. Semester: Spring

P- 0
Practical: 0
MTE:25

ETE:50

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

8. Subject Area: DEC

9. Objective of Course: To impart knowledge of acoustics and lighting in buildings.

10. Details of Course:
S.No.
1.

2.

3.
4.

Particulars

Contact Hours

General principles of transmission and passage of sound, reverberation,

absorption, reflection; Types of absorbents and reflectors; Study of acoustical
design for various enclosures for speech, music and conference; acoustical
considerations for site planning
Noise and its control; Special problems related to structure borne noise; Basics
of noise insulation; Insulation of A.C. ducts and plants from acoustical point of
view
Lighting in Buildings, light and its sources, lighting criteria, the visual field,
daylight prediction methods.
Artificial Lighting, lighting levels for various activities, calculation for lighting
levels, practical examples/case studies; Advanced lighting design; Radiance
Total

10

6
6
28

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication
1972 -1995

Egan M.D. , Concepts in Architectural Acoustics, Mcgraw Hill Inc.

2.

Philips, D., Lighting Modern Buildings, Butterworth-Heinemann.

2000

3.

Steffy,G., Architectural Lighting Design, 2nd Ed., Wiley

2001

Vigran, T.E., Building Acoustics, Taylor and Francis.

2008

Cavanaugh, W.J., Gregory, C.T. and Wilkes, J.A. (Editors), Architectural

Acoustics : Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed., John Wiley.

2010

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-305

Course Title: Computer Applications in Architecture

L- 1

2. Contact Hours:
3. Examination Duration (Hrs):
4. Relative Weight:

CWS:0

5. Credits:2

T- 0

P- 3

Theory 0

Practical

PRS:60 MTE:20

ETE:0

6. Semester Autumn

4
PRE:20

8. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective of Course: To equip students with latest software applications in architecture.
10. Details of Course:
S.No
1.

Particulars

Contact Hours

Building Information Modelling: Introduction to BIM, Software dealing with

BIM

like AudoDesk Revit- Drawing and drafting, Material specification,

quantity and pricing, and scheduling.

2.

Graphic Design Software: Coral Draw and Photoshop for advanced graphic

design.
3.

Whole Building Simulation: Software like Energy Plus, Design Builder,

Ecotect, Radiance etc.

Total

14

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.

Development of an ongoing design exercise in Revit to add other dimension in BIM

2.

Scheduling of projects through BIM for already completd design exercise

3.

Graphic design on posters/presentations using coral draw suite

4.

Whole building simulation of existing buildings on campus

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

1.

ASHRAE 90.1

2.

ASHRAE Book of Fundamentals

Year of
Publication
2005
2005

3.

Eric Wing, Autodesk Revit Architecture 2013: No Experience Required

2012

4.

Adobe Creative Team, Adobe Photoshop CS6 Classroom in a Book

2012

5.

Gary David Bouton, CorelDRAW X6 The Official Guide

2012

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT/ CENTRE:

1. Subject Code:

ARN-306

2. Contact Hours

L: 2

Course Title : Vernacular Architecture

T:1

P:0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory : 2

4. Relative Weight : CWS:25
5. Credits:3

PRS: 0

Practical: 0
MTE :25

6. Semester : Spring

ETE:50

PRE:0

7. Subject Area : DEC

6. Pre-requisite : NIL
9. Objective : To develop capacity to understand, appreciate and impart knowledge of
vernacular architecture of India.
10. Details of Course
Sr. No
Contents
Contact Hours
1.
Introduction to Vernacular Architecture: Definition and
4
characteristics of Vernacular Architecture; Differentiating
Vernacular Architecture from traditional architecture; Purpose
and scope of Vernacular Architecture; Evolution of
development of shelter form and identity; Factors influencing
Vernacular Architecture; Physiography, ecology , culture and
Vernacular Architecture; Difference in rural and urban
Vernacular Architecture
2.
Case studies covering settlement pattern, architectural forms
4
and construction details of Northern India - Jammu Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
3.
Case studies covering vernacular settlement pattern,
4
architectural forms and construction details of Southern India
- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andra Pradesh
4.
Case studies covering vernacular settlement pattern,
4
architectural forms and construction details of Western IndiaRajasthan and Gujarat
5
Case studies covering vernacular settlement pattern,
4
architectural forms and construction details of Central IndiaChhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand
6
Case studies covering vernacular settlement pattern,
4
architectural forms and construction details of Eastern IndiaNorthern eastern states and West Bengal
7.
Contemporary case studies addressing social and cultural
4
needs and utilizing local technology and materials.
Total
28

11. Suggested Books / journals

Sr.No
Name of Authors / Books / publishers
1
2
3
4
5

Rudfoky , B., Architecture without Architects , University of

New Mesvilo Press.
Wells C. Perspectives in Vernacular Architecture, I-XIII
University of Missouri Press.
Oliver P. Encyclopaedia of Vernacular Architecture of the
World, Cambridge University Press.
Cooper , G. and Dawson, B. Traditional Building of India,
Thames and Hudson.
Glassie H.H., Vernacular Architecture Indiana University Press.

Years of
Publication
/Reprint
1964
1982 /2007
1997
1998
2000

NDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN- 307

Course Title: Interior Design

2. Contact Hours:

L - 2,

T-0,

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory:1

4. Relative Weight: CWS:00
5. Credits : 3

PRS:40

P-2
Practical:2

MTE:20

6. Semester Autumn

ETE:25

PRE:15

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

8. Subject Area: DEC

9. Objective of Course: To equip the students with varied aspects of theory and practice of
Interior Design, and develop skills to deal with diverse interior spaces.
10. Details of Course:
S.No

Particulars

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Purpose, scope, objectives and history of Interior Design

2.

Principles an d Elements o f In terior D esign: Space making elements like

wall, column, partition screen, floor, furniture, interior landscaping etc., their
design value, colour theories and schemes, light

3.

Interior-Design an d Space-Making C rafts: Exposure to diverse traditional,

folk and contemporary crafts and their role in creating and enhancing interior
spaces

4.

Interior D esign an d Space-Surface Crafts: Surface treatments, materials ,

application techniques

5.

Case Studies: Examples of selected interiors

6.

Interior Design Technology: Innovative trends and technologies, materials and

interior construction, visual merchandising, acoustics and lighting

7.

Professional Practice: Interior services, functional importance, bylaws,

supervision and fees

Total

28

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Designing a Manual of Space Making Elements for Interiors

Documenting Space- Making Crafts and their role in designing Interior-Architecture
Documenting Space -Surface Crafts and their role in designing Interior-Architecture
Documenting and presenting case studies
Studio Exercises: Designing Interior spaces, furniture, interior landscaping, graphics for visual
merchandising and surfaces

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Leydecker, S (ed.), Designing Interior Architecture: Concept, Typology,

Material, Construction, Birkhauser Verlag AG

2013

2.

Pandya, Yatin. Elements of Space Making, Mapin Publishing Pvt.

2007

3.

Pandya, Yatin. Concepts of Space in Traditional Indian Architecture, Mapin

Publishing Pvt.

2005

4.

Chauhan, Muktirajsinhji (et.al.). A History of Interior Design in India, Vol.1:

Ahmedabad, SID, CEPT University

2007

5.

Brooker, Graeme. Form + Structure: the organization of interior space, AVA

Publishing SA, Switzerland

2007

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-308

Course Title: High Rise Buildings

2. Contact Hours:

L-2

T- 1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory : 2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits:3

CWS:25

P- 0
Practical : 0

PRS:00 MTE:25

6. Semester : Spring

ETE:50

PRE:00

7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective of Course: To understand basic design concepts and emerging technologies of high rise
architecture.

10. Details of Course:

S.No

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Various aspects of high rise building design in urban context

2.

Architectural design considerations like functional efficiency, privacy, safe

access, aesthetic; Space planning and design standards, Building byelaws
and codes
Structural systems in RCC and steel for high rise building, composite
structural systems, considerations for wind loads and earthquake loads
Service core in high rise buildings; Parking, building services-vertical
transportation, HVAC, electrical, firefighting and security, water supply
and sanitation; Building Automation System; Codal provisions for building
services
Construction planning and management, equipments and construction
techniques; Materials for construction and cladding; Prefabrication
Sustainable resource management concept in high rise buildings, such as
Bioclimatic design, Zero Energy Buildings
National and International case studies of multi-storied buildings

Total

28

3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

5
8

4
4
2

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Armstrong P, CTUBH, Architecture of Tall Building, Mc Graw Hill.

1995

2.

Reddy K.N., Urban Redevelopment: A Study of High-Rise Building,

Concept Publishing Company.

1996

3.

Lawrence, W.C.L. and Daniel, C.W.H., Planning Buildings for a High Rise
Environment, Hong Kong University Press

2000

4.

Lin Chew Fit, Construction Technology for Tall Buildings, Singapore

University Press.

2001

5.

International Code Council, International Building Code 2009, USA

2009

6.

Craighead G., High Rise Security and Fire Life Safety, ButterworthHeinemann.

2009

7.

Jain V K, Handbook of Designing and Installation of Services in Building

Complex- High Rise Buildings, JBA Pub.

2010

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Department of Architecture & Planning

Name of the Department

1. Subject Code:

ARN-309

2. Contact Hours:

L: 1

Course Title: Applied Art

T: 0

P: 4

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory :0

4. Relative Weight:

CWS:00

Practical:3

PRS:60

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

5. Credits:3

ETE:00

PRE :20

7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil

9. Objective of Course:

To provide requisite knowledge of various forms and techniques of

Applied Art.

10. Details of Course:

S. No.
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Contents

Contact Hours

Introduction : Application of art in architecture, purpose of Applied Art,

principles and nature
Paintings, Murals and Sculptures : Study of styles and changing trends in
India from ancient times , their materials and techniques.
Decorative elements: Jali design, Inlay work, Relief art work, study of
changing trends in Dravidian, Gandhara, Gupta, Mughal, Rajput periods
& their materials and techniques.
Application of colors and textures in sculptures, murals, paintings,
fountains etc., their psychological effects
Art expression, appreciation and symbolism, two and three dimensional
forms, aesthetic order and functional importance
Interior and exterior space organization, graphic techniques of
communication, form-space relation
Modern trends in applied art, contribution of science and technology in
terms of new materials
Styles and techniques of modern masters
Total

1
2
2

2
2
1
2
2
14

10. Suggested Exercises:

Practical implementation of exercises based on the lecture contents
11. Suggested Books:

Sl. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Name of Authors/ Books/ Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
Scott, R. G., Design Fundamentals, McGraw Hill
1951
Pal, P, Indian Sculpture, University of California Press
1988
Preble, D, Preble, S, Patrick F, Artforms: An Introduction to the
1999
Visual Arts, Longman
Barry A. Berkus AIA, Architecture/ Art/ Parallels/ Connections, The
2000
Image Publication Group Pvt. Ltd.
Liff, S. and Posey, P.A. Seeing is Believing; American Management
2004
Association, Broadway
Arnason, H. H., Elizabeth C., Mansfield H., History of Modern Art:
2009
Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Photography, Prentice Hall

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
ARN-310*

1. Subject Code:

Course Title:

L: 3

2. Contact Hours:

T: 1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.): Theory

4. Relative Weight :
5. Credits:

Practical

3
PRS

P: 0

6. Semester: Spring

MTE 25

0
ETE 50

PRE 0

7. Subject Area: ESC

Nil

8. Pre-requisite:
9. Objective:

CWS 25

Building Technology- Mechanical and

Electrical

This course aims at exposing the architecture students to the areas of air conditioning,
ventilation, general utilities and technology of electrical installation and illumination in
Buildings.

10. Details of Course:

Part I
S. No.
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.
6.

Part II
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Contents
Introduction: Thermodynamics. History of RAC
Psychrometrics: Psychrometric properties, psychrometric chart, simple
and computerized psychrometrics, psychrometric processes; Appreciation
of indoor and outdoor conditions for a space in summer and winter.
Evaporative cooling systems for dry and arid climates in India
Air C onditioning Processes: Summer and winter air-conditioning
processes; Sources of thermal load in summer and winter using Load
Estimation Chart; Sensible Heat Factor (SHF)
Building C ooling L oad C alculations: Internal heat gain; system heat
gain; ventilation load; cooling and heating load estimate; psychrometric
calculations for heating and cooling load
Transmission and Distribution of Air: AHU; Room air distribution;
friction loss in ducts; dynamic loss in ducts; air duct design; space air
diffusion
Lifts and Elevators: Traffic calculation, space and technical requirements
Total

Contact Hours
2
4

Total 21

3
7
3
2
21

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Name of Authors /Books /Publisher

Prasad, M., Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2nd Ed., New Age
International
Arora, C.P., Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Tata McGraw-Hill
Howell, R.H., Saucer, H.J., and Coad, W.J., Principles of Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning, ASHRAE
ASHRAE Hand Book (Fundamentals), ASHRAE
Indian Standard (732) Electrical Wiring Installation
Indian Standard (3646) Interior Illumination Part I, II, III
Indian Standard (3043) Earthing
Taylot E.O., Utilization of Electric Energy, Orient Blackswan
Raina K.B., Bhattacharya S.K., Electrical Design Estimation and Costing,
New Age International (P) Ltd.

Year of
Publication
2002
2000
2005
2005
1963
1966
1966
1971
2002

*To be taught by faculty from Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department and Electrical
Engineering Department

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-311

Course Title: Modern Indian Architecture

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 2

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs)

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits:

8.

Pre-requisite: Nil

9.

10.
S. No.

T: 1
Theory

CWS 25 PR S

P: 0

MTE 25 ETE

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical

50 PRE

7. Subject Area: DEC

Objective : To impart knowledge of the development of modern Indian architecture

from post independence era to the present times.
Details of Course:
Contents

Contact
Hours

Introduction to modern architecture in India; Brief overview of early

post independence development of architecture
Philosophy and contributions of Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn;
Philosophy and early works of Charles Correa, A.P. Kanvinde, U.C.
Jain, B.V. Doshi, J.A. Stein, Laurie Baker and other architects
Modern trends in building materials and construction techniques

4.

Modern trends in regional vernacular styles and cultural identity;

modern Indian regionalism

5.

Typical works of well known Indian architects

6.

Evolution of various building types - houses, apartments, museums,

mediatheques, galleries, transportation hubs, educational buildings,
skyscrapers etc.
Critical review of on going modern trends and its future prospects in
Indian architecture

1.
2.

3.

8.

TOTAL

4
28

10.
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4
5.

Suggested Books:
Name of Authors/Book/Publisher

Year of
Publication

Bhatt and Scriver, P., Contemporary Indian Architecture : After the

Masters, Mapin
Lang, J., A Concise History of Modern Architecture in India,
Permanent Black
Gast, K-P, Modern Traditions: Contemporary Architecture in India,
Birkhuser GmbH
Shah, J., Contemporary Indian Architecture, Roli Books
Desai, Madhavi, Desai, M. and Lang, J.,The Bungalow in
Twentieth-Century India: The Cultural Expression of Changing Ways
of Life and Aspirations in the Domestic Architecture of Colonial and
Post-colonial Society, Ashgate

1990
2002
2007
2008
2012

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-401

Course Title: Architectural Design-VI

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits: 5

8.

Pre-requisite: AR-302

9.

Objective:

L: 1

CWS:0

T: 0

Theory:0
PRS:60

Practical:7

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

P: 8

ETE:0

PRE:20

7. Subject Area: DCC

To develop futuristic design ideas incorporating technological advancements using

digital design process.
Details of Course:
S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Digital design process

2.

State of art building technologies and services

3.

Futuristic architecture

4.

Futuristic technology and forms

5.

Building performance systems

3
14

Suggested Design Exercises

1. Digital Form generation

2. Research stations / Laboratory buildings
3. Hi Tech buildings
4. Futuristic buildings -Museums, Stadiums

Architectural study tours for Site Visits, Case Studies

10.

S. No.

Suggested Books:

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Kottas, D. Contemporary Digital Architecture: Design and Technique,

Links International, Ceg

2010

2.

Spiller, N. Digital Architecture Now: A Global Survey of Emerging

Talent, Thames & Hudson

2008

3.

Ali, A. and Brebbia,

C. A (Ed.). Digital Architecture and
Construction, Volume 90 of WIT transactions on the built environment,
WIT Press,

2006

4.

Neil, L. Designing for the Digital World, John Wiley and Sons

2002

5.

William, M. The Logic of Architecture: Design, Computation and

Cognition, MIT Press, Cambridge

1995

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-402

Course Title: Professional Training

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 0

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits:10

7.

Pre-requisite: Nil

8.

Objective:

CWS:0

T: 0

Theory:0
PRS:100

6. Semester: Spring

P: 0
Practical:0

MTE:0

ETE:0

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

To undertake professional training in architectural design or research offices,

organizations for gaining exposure to the world of architectural practice, innovation and
research.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT. /CENTRE:

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-403

Course Title: Urban Design

L: 3

2. Contact Hours:

T: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hours)- Theory:3

4. Relative Weight: CWS:15
5. Credits : 4

PRS:15

6. Semester: Spring

P: 2
Practical:0

MTE:20

ETE:50

PRE:00

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-Requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To introduce the basic elements, principles and techniques of urban design
10. Details of Course:
S.No.
1

Contents
Understanding of Urban Design, Definitions, Scope of urban design and its
relationship with architecture and planning: Various aspects and approaches
to urban design.

Contact Hours
9

Brief review of heritage of urban design in different periods, salient

characteristics- urban forms, patterns, design quality of urban public spaces
of towns during Ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Bastogne,
periods and different periods in Indian history.
Basic elements of urban design; urban spaces and activities. Salient urban
design principles and techniques.

12

Examples of salient urban design projects, building complexes, town centres,

towns in India and other countries.
Total

12

3
4

42

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.

Name of Authors/Book/Publisher

Broadbent G, Emerging Concepts in urban Space Design, Von Nostrand

Reinhold
Lynch K. The image of the City, MIT press, Cambridge
Speriregen. Paul D, Urban Design: The Architecture of Towns and Cities,
Krieger
Chiara. J. D. and Kopplman. L, Urban Planning and Design Criteria Von
Nostrand Reinhold
Carmona M, Public Places urban Spaces: A guide to Urban Design ,
Architectural Press
Banerjee Tridib , Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Companion to Urban Design,
Routledge companions, Taylor & Francis
Montgomery Charles, Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban
Design Farrar, Straus and Giroux

2
3
4
5
6
7

Year of
Publication/R
eprint
1995
1960
1980
1975
2003
2011
2013

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:
1. Subject Code: ARN- 405
2. Contact Hours:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Course Title: Sustainable Architecture

L-3

T- 1

P- 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory:3

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits :4

CWS :25

PRS:0

Practical
MTE:25

6. Semester Autumn

ETE :50
8. Subject Area: DCC

7. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective of Course: To impart knowledge of sustainable architectural practices.
10. Details of Course:
S.No
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
6.
7.

Contents

Contact Hours

Introduction: Sustainability and its various dimensions (economic, social and

ecological); Sustainable development of built environment; Global Warming
and Climate Change; Concepts in sustainable architecture- sustainable
buildings, green buildings, climate responsive buildings, ecological buildings;
Energy policy of India and world
Elements of Sustainable Architecture : Earth/Soil , Materials production
and use, Site (Topography, Climatic Zone, surrounding), Water, Quality of
indoor/outdoor environment; Energy; Infrastructure transport, storm water
management, waste management , underground water management etc.
Strategies and Technologies: Assessment of existing resources ; Solar
Passive Design; Recycling/Reuse strategies, optimization techniques, advances
in HVAC, Electrical, Lighting and Plumbing technologies; Active energy
systems- PV cells, micro wind towers, bio-mass energy etc.
Sustainability assessment rating systems: Benchmarking; Study of rating
systems across globe - BREEAM, CASBEE, LEED, IGBC, GRIHA, SBTool,
SBC-ITACA, Green Globes and their credit system; Post occupancy
evaluation; Life Cycle Assessment- Concept, terminologies, methodologies
and tools
Case studies: Examples of sustainable architecture- traditional and
contemporary
Net Zero Energy and Energy Positive Buildings : concept, and case studies

Whole B uilding Simulation: Introduction to concept and basic software,

requirements of certification and rating agencies
Total

5
3

42

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Ian L Mcharg, Design with Nature, John Wiley and Sons Inc.

1992

2.

Ramchandra Guha, How much should we consume,

1997

3.

David Suzuki, The Sacred Balance: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature,

Greystone Books, Doughlas and Mcintyre Publishing Group,

2007

4.

James Gustav Speth, The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the
Environment, and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability, Yale University Press

2008

5.

Jerry Yudison, The Green Building Revolution, Island Press

2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-407

Course Title: Working Drawing

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits:2

8.

Pre-requisite: Nil

9.

Objective:

L: 0

CWS:0

T: 0

P: 4

Theory:0
PRS:60

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical :2

MTE:20

ETE:00

PRE:20

7. Subject Area: DCC

To impart knowledge and hands on training for preparation of working drawings for
various architectural projects.
Suggested Exercises:

Preparation of Site Working Drawings of any architectural design project

Submission drawings for Municipalities or Development Authorities
Basic Working drawings for essential areas like Toilets, Kitchen, etc.
Coordination drawings for various building services and other design components like
furniture, false ceiling
Working Drawings for larger projects of building Interiors like Office interiors,Hotel
interiors.
Visits to Project and Construction Management sites to gain field experience on
coordination between working drawings and on site work

9. Suggested Books:
S. No.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Stitt, F.A.,Working Drawing Manual, Mc Graw Hill Professional 1st

Edition

1998

2.

Leibing, R.W.,Architectural Working Drawings,John Wiley & Sons

1999

3.

Wakita, O.A., Linde R.M., Bakhoum, A.R., The Professional Practice

of Architectural Working Drawings, Wiley Sons

2011

4.

Spiro, A., Ganzoni, D.,The Working Drawing:The Architects Tool,

Park Books

2014

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-409

Course Title: Digital Architecture

2. Contact Hours:

T-0

L-1

P-4

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory:0

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits:3
7. Pre-requisite: Nil

CWS :00

Practical :0

PRS:50

6. Semester:

MTE:20

ETE:15

PRE:15

Autumn

8. Subject Area: DEC

9. Objective of Course: To equip the students with latest technologies to create both virtual and
physical built forms
10. Details of Course:
S.No

Particulars

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction to Digital Architecture: Definition, Purpose and Scope; Digital

Theories; Historical background of past 25 years

2.

Aspects of Digital Architecture: Design and Computation, Difference(s)

between Digital Design Process and Non-Digital Design Process, Architecture
and Cyber Space, Qualities of new space, Automatism and its influence on
Architectural Form and Space

3.

Digital M edia an d T echnologies: Computer modeling, programming,

simulation, imaging, Parametric and Generative digital design processes,
Biomimetics, Architectural visualization, advanced construction, Digital
Production, Solid Modeling, Diagrammatic Reasoning, Digital Hybrid Design
Protocols, Concept of Emergence

4.

Examples, Case-Studies and Various Avenues: Taking Cognizance of Works

of varied experts on Digital Architecture, Varied Avenues like - Emergent
architecture, film industry, Animation and simulation, App Development

Total

14

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.
2.
3.

Developing the Faade of a building based on the parametric design approach

To do case studies of Parametric Design, and Analyze in terms of the techniques
Generate small scale models for digital architecture based on the existing examples and
concepts

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Kottas, D. Contemporary Digital Architecture: Design and Technique, Links

International, Ceg

2010

2.

Spiller, N. Digital Architecture Now: A Global Survey of Emerging Talent,

Thames & Hudson

2008

3.

Ali, A. and Brebbia, C. A (Ed.). Digital Architecture and Construction,

Volume 90 of WIT transactions on the built environment, WIT Press,

2006

4.

Neil, L. Designing for the Digital World, John Wiley and Sons

2002

5.

William, M. The Logic of Architecture: Design, Computation and Cognition,

MIT Press, Cambridge

1995

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1. Subject Code: ARN-411
2. Contact Hours:

L:2

Course Title: Ekistics

T: 1

P: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory:2

4. Relative Weight: CWS:25
5. Credits: 3

PRS:0

Practical:0
MTE:25

6. Semester: Autumn

ETE:50

PRE:00

7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective : To expose students to the basics of historical development & contemporary practices in
the art and science of human settlements.
10. Details of Course:
S.No

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Meaning and scope in relation to town planning and architecture,

Ekistics Grid of Doxiadis.

2.

Settlement th rough C ivilizations: Evolution of human settlements through

civilizations- Mesopotamian; Egyptian; Greek; Roman and Indus Valley,
Settlement patterns in later periods of history, changing form and pattern of
human settlements in ancient; medieval; colonial and modern India.

3.

Early T own Planning M ovement: Industrial Revolution and its impact on

settlements, early developments in town planning, contributions of visionaries
and social reformers, City Beautiful Movement by Daniel Burnham, Concepts
of an ideal city by F L Wright, Le Corbusier and others, Clarence Perrys
neighbourhood concept, contributions of Ebenezer Howard and other English &
European personalities, Patrick Geddes contributions and works in India,
development of new towns in post war England.

4.

Urban Structure: City plan patterns based on road systems, foreign and Indian
examples, categories of urban structures and growth, functional components
and dynamics of towns, categories of urban and rural settlement in terms of size
and function, definition and explanation of the concepts of density, FAR, land
use and zoning, case studies of land use of Indian cities.

5.

City Planning and M anagement: Emergence of the metropolitan

phenomenon. A comparative study of cities and metropolises in the developed
and developing countries, planning problems of cities and solutions, city
management and governing institutions, planning and development agencies,
development plan/master plan- its preparation and contents, case studies.

6.

Rural an d r egional systems: The rural-urban relationships, types of regions

and their classification systems, physical and socio-economic structure and
dynamics of rural settlements, rural planning.

Total

28

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.

Seminars on visionaries, social reformers and theoreticians

2.

Term papers on topics lying under the broad area of Cities and People

3.

Live case studies analyzing peoples satisfaction based on Doxiadiss ideas

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Author/Book/Publisher

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1975

3.

C.A.Doxiadis, Anthropopolis: City for Human Development, W. W.

Norton & Company
Constantinos A.Doxiadis, EKISTICS: An Introduction to the Science of
Human Settlements, First Edition, Oxford University Press
Whittick, A., Encyclopedia of urban Planning, Kreiger Pub. Co.

4.

Bacon, E., Design of Cities, Penguin

1967

1.
2.

5.
6.

rd

Sir Abercombie, Town and Country Planning, 3 Edition, Oxford

University Press
Brown, H.H., A J and Sherrad, An Introduction to Town & Country
Planning, American Elservier Pub., TBS

1968
1974

1959
1951

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT/CENTRE: ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1. Subject Code: ARN-413
2. Contact Hours:

Course Title: Construction Planning and Management

L: 2

T: 1
Theory: 2

3. Examination Duration (Hrs)

4. Relative Weight:

CWS: 25 PRS: 0

5. Credits:3

P: 0

MTE: 25

Practical: 0

ETE: 50

6. Semester:

PRE: 0
7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To impart knowledge of construction planning practices, and management techniques.
10.
S. No.
1

Details of Course:
Contents
Contact hours
Construction Pl anning: Planning for construction and site facilities using
8
networks; Preparation of construction schedules for jobs, materials,
equipment, labour and budgets using CPM

Construction E quipments an d M ethods: Equipment for earth

construction and application; Concrete construction; Aggregate production
concrete: production, handling and placement; Mixers, vibrations and
temperature control

Network Techniques: Introduction to network techniques; Use of

computer aided CPM and PERT for planning, scheduling and control of
construction works; Computerised network scheduling and bar charts;
Errors in networks; Types of nodes and node numbering systems

Management of quality in Construction: Construction, quality control

and inspection; Significance of variability in estimation of risk;
Construction cost control; Crashing of networks

Project Planning & Management: Learning through case studies

4
TOTAL

28

11. Suggested Books:

S.
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Name of Authors/Books/Publisher
Srivastava, U. K., Construction Planning & Management" 3 Edition, Galgotia
Publications
Krishnamurthy, K. G., Ravindra, S. V., Construction and Project Management
for Engineers Architects Planners & Builders, CBS Publisher
Sharma, M. R., Fundamentals of Construction Planning and Management,
S. K. Kataria & Sons
Sengupta, B. and Guha, H., Construction Management and Planning, Tata
McGraw-Hill
Sidney M. Levy; Construction Process Planning and Management; Elsevier

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
2013
2010
2012
2002
2010

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Architecture and Planning Department

1.

Subject Code: ARN-415

Course Title: Live Project / Studio / Seminar- I

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 0

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits: 2

7.

Pre-requisite: AR 302

8.

Objective:

CWS:0

T: 0
Theory:0

PRS:100

6. Semester: Autumn

P: 4
Practical:0

MTE:0

ETE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

To provide exposure to live projects

Suggested Design Exercises

1. On site studio
2. Design Studios on live projects by eminent professionals
3. Design competitions
4. Seminars

PRE:0

Architectural study tours for Site Visits, Live studios

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Architecture and Planning Department

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:
1.

Subject Code: ARN-501

Course Title: Architectural Design-VII

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

5.

Credits: 5

7.

Pre-requisite: AR-401

8.

Objective:
To develop students ability to evolve urban design solutions

L: 1

CWS:0

Theory :0
PRS:60

MTE:20

6. Semester: Autumn

9.
Details of Course:
S. No.

T: 0

P: 8
Practical :7

ETE:0

PRE:20

7. Subject Area: DCC

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction to urban design projects

2.

Urban Design process

3.

Methods of urban design analysis

4.

Case Studies of varied urban design projects - Central Business

District,
Urban
Regeneration/Renewal,
Conservation,
Water front development

Total

14

Suggested Design Exercises

10.
S. No.

1.

Central Business District, Town Centers

2.

Water front development, Urban conservation, Urban renewal

3.

Sustainable neighborhoods

4.

Public domain, streetscapes

Suggested Books:
Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Chiara, J.D., Panero, J., Zelnik, M., Time Saver Standards for Housing
and Residential Development, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill.

1995

2.

Neufert, P., Architects Data, 3rd Ed., Blackwell Science.

2000

3.

Watson, D.(Editor), Time-saver Standards for Urban Design,

McGraw-Hill.
Carmona,M., Public Places Urban Spaces: The Dimensions Of Urban
Design, Elsevier
Farrelly, L., Drawing for Urban Design, Laurence King Publishing
Kasprisin, R., Urban Design: The Composition of Complexity,
Routledge
Massengale, J., Dover, V., Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities
and Towns

2005

4.
5.
6.
7.

2010
2011
2011
2013

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:
1. Subject Code: ARN-502
2. Contact Hours:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Course Title: Professional Practice, Valuation and Arbitration

L-3

T- 1

P- 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory 3

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

CWS
6. Semester

25

Practical
PRS

MTE

25

ETE

50

Spring

8. Subject Area: DCC

9. Objective of Course: To expose the students to the present trends of architectural practice, valuation and
arbitration.

10. Details of Course:

S.No
1.

2.
3.
4.

5.
6.

Particulars
Role of Professional bodies such as the Indian Institutes of Architects, Council of
Architecture- its working byelaws, categories of membership, election procedure
and code of conduct.
Professional responsibilities of the architect, copyrights, scale of charges, mode of
payment, termination of services, specialized building services.
Techniques of valuation, elements of valuation, and factors affecting valuation;
Methods, valuation of landed and building property, comparable cost of scale,
purchase and mortgage.
Valuation for compensation on acquisition, compensation under central and state
legislation, relevance of the Town Planning Act; Valuation for renewal or
lease/extension of lease, standard rent, easement rights, dilapidation, insurance,
estate development and advice on investment policy.
Arbitration, arbitrators, umpire and nature of arbitration; Appointment, conduct,
powers and duties of arbitrators and umpires; Procedure for arbitration, preparation
and publication of awards and impeachment.
Fire insurance and arbitration of insurable value, claims and damages with specific
relevance to insurance regulatory authority; Easement and its definition, features of
easements, interim, permanent and mandatory injunctions.
Total

Contact
Hours
6

4
8
8

8
8
42

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Rangwala, S C, Valuation of Real Properties, Charotar Book Stall

1974

2.

Piotrowski, A. and Williams, Julia, The Discipline of Architecture,

University of Minnesota Press

2001

3.

Eldred, G.W., The Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing, John Wiley &
Sons.

2004

4.

James R. Franklin, Architect's Professional Practice Manual, Mcgraw Hill

2000

5.

Council Of Architects, :Handbook of Professional Documents 2011, COA

2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Architecture and Planning Department

1.

Subject Code: ARN-503

Course Title: Thesis Project - I

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight :

CWS:100

5.

Credits: 3

6. Semester: Autumn

8.

Pre-requisite: - Nil

L: 0
Theory:0
PRS:0

T: 3

P: 0

Practical:0

MTE:0

ETE:0

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DCC

9.

Objective:
To understand different aspects and trends of the selected thesis project through
literature review and case studies
10.

Details of Course:

Contents

Time

Thesis project selection

2 weeks

Literature review covering diverse aspects, trends, climatic analysis and other
relevant dimensions of the project

4 weeks

Selection, documentation and analysis of Case Studies (minimum three)

6 weeks

Submission of project report followed by Jury evaluation

2 weeks
Total

14 weeks

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE: Architecture and Planning Department
1.

Subject Code: ARN-504

Course Title: Thesis Project - II

2.

Contact Hours:

L: 0

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight :

5.

Credits:

8.

Pre-requisite: - AR 503 Thesis Project - I

9.

Objective:
To carry out architectural design of the selected thesis project

10.

Details of Course:

15

CWS 0

Theory
PRS 0

T: 0
Practical

MTE

P: 20

6. Semester: Spring

ETE

PRE

100

7. Subject Area: DCC

The thesis project shall comprise of three stages of deliverables by each student followed
by external Jury evaluations of each stage. The details and weightage of each stage is
indicated below:
Contents

Weightage

Stage 1 : Site Analysis, Spatial requirements, Case Studies and

Conceptual Design
Stage 2: Preliminary design with site plan, buildings design (Plan,
Elevations, Sections)built form characterizations, block models
and 3D sketch views
Stage 3: Final design with rendered architectural presentation and
working drawings, detailed physical models, 3D views,
structural design, estimation, energy simulation, advanced
objectives (Landscape design, Interior design, HVAC,
Acoustics, Lighting design) final thesis report submission
Total

25
25
50

100

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Name of Deptt. /Centre:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-505

2. Contact Hours:

Course Title: Urban Planning

L: 3

T: 0

P: 2

3. Examination Duration (Hours)- Theory:

Practical:

4. Relative Weight: CWS

25

MTE

5. Credits

15

PRS

6. Semester: Autumn

0
20

ETE

40

PRE

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-Requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To familiarize the students with urban planning frameworks, process, techniques and
standards.
10. Details of Course:
S.No.
1

Contents
Introduction: Need and objectives of planning; evolution of town
planning; Urban Settlements as planning units; Characteristics of
settlements and surveys; Types of plans, planning process,

Contact Hours
6

Problems and Issues of Urban Areas: Identification of planning

problems of land use distribution and change, communication system,
overcrowding, slums, sporadic growth and conurbation.

Planning Framework and Process for various Development Plans:

Planning process, components and techniques; Concept of master plan,
its elements, preparation and implementation; Perspective plans,
structure plans, advocacy plans, zonal plans; Participatory and inclusive
planning

12

Planning Standards: Development controls; Formulation of planning

standards for land use, density, road, and various community facilities at
the local and town level; Development Control Rules and Regulations
and its relation to Architecture

10

Planning Legislation: Legislation as tools of plan implementation and

development, Review of planning legislation in India, complaints and
redressal mechanism

Total

42

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Name of Authors/Book/Publisher
Gupta. V, Energy and Habitat: Town planning and Building design for
Energy Conservation, Wiley Eastern
Rangwala. S.C, Town Planning, Charotar Publishing House
Eleanor. S.M, British Town Planning and Urban Design: Principles and
Policies, Longman
Randall. A, Crossroads, Hamlet, Village, Town: Design Characteristics of
Traditional Neighbourhoods, Old and New, American Planning Association
UDPFI Guidelines: Volumes I & II Institute of Town Planners of India
Latest Master Plans of Delhi, Mumbai and other important cities
City development plans prepared for JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National
Urban Renewal Mission)

Year of
Publication/R
eprint
1984
1989
1997
2004
1996
-

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Name of Deptt. /Centre:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-506

Course Title: Housing

L: 2

2. Contact Hours:

T: 1

P: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hours)- Theory:2

Practical: 0

4. Relative Weight: CWS:25

ETE: 50

5. Credits: 3

PRS:00

MTE:25

6. Semester: Spring

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-Requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To impart knowledge on various aspects, issues and considerations for housing planning,
design and implementation.
10. Details of Course:
S.No.
1

Contents
Introduction: Understanding housing: its process, systems and
classifications; Problems and issues; Relationship with city planning;
Role of architect in housing; Housing policy, finance, legal and
management aspects

Contact Hours
4

Housing Infrastructure and facilities: Physical and Social infrastructure;

Road and access, water supply, drainage, sewerage, electricity, solid waste
management, playground, community halls, health and educational
facilities, commercial and other recreational facilities

Housing Planning and Design: Criteria for site selection; Design

principles, norms and standards for infrastructure, land subdivision,
housing layout and buildings; Built form, socio-psychological and
aesthetic implications of various types of housing

Construction Materials & Technologies: Energy efficient, Cost effective

Materials and construction technology; innovative and emerging new
materials; Prefabricated housing; Materials and techniques for rural
housing

Affordable, Low Income & Informal housing: Concept, criteria and

determinants of affordable, low income and informal housing; design,
planning and strategy issues for affordable housing; Characteristics and
Types of low income and informal housing; Improvement models for
planning and development of informal housing;

Special housing: Planning and design considerations for housing in hill

areas, disaster prone areas, single/aged persons housing, working womens
hostel, rehabilitation housing, night shelters, emergency shelters, mobile
and kinetic housing solutions, service apartments; Emerging trends in
housing types

Total

28

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.

Name of Authors/Book/Publisher

Greater London Council An Introduction to Housing Layout, Architectural

Press
Macsai. J. Housing, John Wiley & Sons
Chiara. J. D., Panero. J, Zelnik. M Time Saver Standards for Housing and
Residential Development, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill
Schmitz. A, Residential Development Handbook, 3rd Edition, Urban Land
Institute
Crolland. A, Housing Development: Theory, Process & Practice, Routledge
David. L, Housing Design Book: A guide to good practice, Routledge Taylor
& Francis Group.

2
3
4
5
6

Year of
Publicatio
n
1983
1982
1995
2004
2003
2010

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Architecture and Planning

NAME OF DEPTT/ CENTRE:

1. Subject Code: ARN-507

Course Title : Hill Architecture

L: 2

2. Contact Hours:

T:1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory :2

4. Relative Weight : CWS:25
5. Credits: 3

PRS:0

P:0
Practical:0

MTE :25

6. Semester : Autumn

ETE:50

PRE:0

7. Subject Area : DCC

8. Pre-requisite : NIL
9. Objective : To impart knowledge on different aspects of hill architecture.
10. Details of Course
Sr. No Contents
1.
2

3.
4.

5.
6.

Contact Hours

Hills: Definition, Generic characteristics of hills and their

influence on architecture
Unique factors influencing planning and designing in hill
context such as topography, hydrology, vegetation, climate,
hazards, culture, economy and environment; Suitability
analysis of varying hill sites for different activities and
purposes
Vernacular hill settlements- examples of vernacular
Communities, settlements, building types, techniques and
materials across hills of India
An overview of hill architecture of Uttarakhand in rural and
urban context; Environmental and ecological concerns and
safeguards required in Uttarakhand; Building Types,
techniques and materials of Uttarakhand; Design and
planning considerations for hills of Uttarakhand
Modern building and building complex examples on hills in
India and other countries, examples from Structural aspects
of modern buildings and necessary safeguards
Planning and design considerations for building on hills

Total

28

6
3

6
3

11. Suggested Books

Sr. Name of Authors / Books / publishers
No
1
2
3
4
5
6

Abbott D., Pollit K. Hill Housing: a comparative study ,

Granada
Taylor K., Prehistoric Hill Settlement Museum
Bhatt H.P. Environmental dimensions of rural settlements in hill
areas Ashish Pub House
Aamir A. Environmental protection of the Himalaya A
Mountaineers View
Thakur The Architectural Heritage of Himachal Pradesh
Bahuguna, Lal S., Singh, Tej V., Sharma, M.L The Survival of the
Himalaya, Eco-systems- A scenario of Unsustainability

Years of
Publication
/Reprint
1980
1986
1993
1994
1996
1998

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE: ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1. Subject Code: ARN-508
2. Contact Hours:

Course Title: Architectural Research and Journalism

L:2

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory

4. Relative Weight: CWS
3

5. Credits

25

T: 1

P: 0

2
PRS

Practical
0

6. Semester: Spring

MTE

25

ETE

50

PRE 0

7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective
To impart knowledge on basic principles of any research task related to the discipline and its application
to the profession, and the role of architectural criticism and journalism in the production of architecture.

10. Details of Course:

S.No

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction to Architectural Research Techniques: The nature and function

of research, scientific research, meaning of research in the field of architecture.

2.

Vocabulary of Research Techniques: Exposure to different terms, resources

and standards like MLA, APA, CHICAGO STYLE etc.

3.

Modes o f Enquiry and Met hods o f R esearch : Research methodology,

various techniques of data collection in general, specific techniques in
architectural research, methods of analysis stage, communication of research
reporting, the structure of a report, the necessity for the development of writing
skills

4.

Formal Wr iting:Technical data about formal writing the use of visuals, the
qualities of research, the use of primary and secondary references, bibliography,
notation, cross reference etc

5.

Fields o f Research i n t he discipline: Research in the fields of environment,

community structure, architectural history and theory, urban structure, building
type studies

6.

Overview of journalism: Reporting in the field of architecture and planning

7.

Analysis: Recent historical and contemporary examples of written and

journalistic criticism of architecture, works of Indian and International writers
and critics.

8.

Discursive techniques: Analysis of major critical themes, thematic categories

in architectural writing

9.

Structure: Architectural journals, analytical reports, editing and book reviews

10.

Types and F orms: Contemporary Architectural journalism, photo journalism

and digital journalism

Total

28

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.

Preparing and presenting mock research proposals

2.

Historiography Compilations

3.

Seminars on Indian architectural writers, journalists and critics

4.

Production of a journal by the students themselves and other contributors.

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Author/Book/Publisher

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Harrigan, John E., Human Factors Research: Methods and Applications

for Architects and Interior Designers Amsterdam: Elsevier
Kliment, SA, Writing for Design Professionals, W W Norton & Co Inc

1987

Borden, Iain and Katerina Ruedi., The Dissertation: An Architecture

Student's Handbook Oxford, Boston: Architectural Press
Groat, L. and Wang, D., Architectural Research Methods , John
Wiley & Sons
De Jong, T.M. and D.J.M. Van Der Voordt., Ways to Study and
Research Urban, Architectural and Technical Design Delft, Netherlands:
DUP Science

2000

1998

2002
2002

6.

7.

Gray, Carole and Julian Malins., Visualizing Research: A Guide to the

Research Process in Art and Design Aldershot, Hants, England: Ashgate
Publishing Limited
Asad, MA, Musa, M, Architectural Criticism and Journalism: Global
Perspectives, Umberto Allemandi

2004

2007

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Course Title: Emerging Technologies in Architecture

1. Subject Code: ARN-509

2. Contact Hours:

L- 2

3. Examination Duration (Hrs):

T- 1
Theory 2

4. Relative Weightage:

CWS

5. Credits

6. Semester

P- 0

25

Practical
PRS

MTE

25

ETE

50

Autumn

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

8. Subject Area: DEC

9. Objective of Course:

To expose students to emerging tools and technologies in architecture,

construction and planning

10. Details of Course:

S.No
1.

2.

3.
4.
5.

Particulars
Virtual D esign an d C onstruction : Introduction to virtual design and
construction; tools and techniques; Engineering modeling and Analysis
methods; Product, organization, process and process risks, Visualization
methods, Predicted and measured performance in relationship to projected
project performance objectives.
4D and 5D modelling : 4D-BIM Overview, Spatial Program Validation,
Operations Formulating, Recent 4D Technologies , Gantt Chart, Critical Path
Method, Introduction to Software like Synchro 4D/5D BIM Software, Autodesk
Navisworks Manage Cost parameters and Estimating, 5d Cost planning
strategies, Construction services for cost planning and preconstruction
estimating. Economic impact assessment.
Lean Construction Planning : Introduction, terminologies used , preparation
of workflow charts, advantages and uses.
The i nstruments o f analysis an d d esign i n E mergent T echnologies:
Computational Processes, interdisciplinary effects of emergence, biomimetics
and the evolutionary computation of design and production technologies
Material Systems and Fabrication: Material behaviour and fabrication
processes, associative modelling in Grasshopper/Rhino, workshops on scripting
in VB and in Grasshopper, sessions on geometry and iterative processes, and LSystems to model and control growth processes.
Total

Contact Hours
6

4
6
6

28

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Menges, A. Material C omputation: Higher Integration in Morphogenetic

Design Architectural Design , Architectural Design Series, Book 216, Wiley

2012

2.

Hensel, M., Menges, A. and Weinstock, M. Emergent T echnologies an d

Design: Towards a Biological Paradigm for Architecture, Routledge

2010

3.

Oxman, R. The New Structuralism: Design, Engineering and Architectural

Technologies (Architectural D esign) , Architectural Design Series, Book
80, Wiley, Edition 1

2010

4.

Iwamoto, L. Digital Fabrications: Architectural and Material Techniques,

Princeton Architectural Press

2009

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

1. Subject Code: ARN-510

Course Title: Architectural and Urban Conservation

2. Contact Hours:

T-0

L - 2,

P -2

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory: 2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits

CWS

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

15

Practical: 0
PRS

25

MTE

20

ETE

40

6. Semester: Spring
8. Subject Area: DEC

9. Objective of Course: To sensitize students towards role of conservation in human habitats

10. Details of Course:
S.No

Particulars

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction to Conservation an d related topics: Meaning/definition,

purpose of studying, theory of conservation origin and history, role of
conservation in the Social, Economic and Environmental Sustainability of the
human habitats, urban and cultural landscapes, conservation practice

2.

Conservation and i ts relation t o History of A rchitecture an d History of

Culture: Introduction to Archeology; Architectural symbolism; Buildings of
historic traditions as Record of Program and Purpose; Architectural Design
principles with reference to the relevant theories, Comparative cultures; City
forms and traditional Planning; Tools for cultural studies

3.

Building Elements, Forms an d Documentation: Elements of buildings;

Building forms; Building precincts; Documentation: Sketching, measure
drawing, photography, models, study of crafts traditions, sensitive repairs;
Inventories, mapping methods, study of evolution, people and memories,
understanding change

4.

Material Science, Condition Survey and Environmental Studies: Processes

of extraction/production, behavior of the material, damages and repair;
Structural defects and repairs, quantities and estimation, specifications; Impacts
of change on the ecological and well as human habitat

5.

Construction, Structure and Infrastructure: Behavior of basic structural

elements and structural systems adopted in old structures of historic,
archeological and architectural importance; Defects and deterioration; Repairs
and rehabilitation; Infrastructural up gradations in historic areas, sustainable
mobility, innovations in development

Total

28

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Reviews
Case Studies
Documentation and Survey
Drawings
Reports/Seminars

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Stubbs J., Time Honored: A Global View of Architectural Conservation,

Wiley, Edition 01

2009

2.

Orbasli, A., Architectural Conservation: Principles and Practice, Wiley

Blackwell, Edition 1

2007

3.

Jokilehto, J., History of Architectural Conservation (CONSERVATION AND

MUSEOLOGY) , Routledge, edition 01

2002

4.

Cohen, N., Urban Conservation, MIT Press

1999

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT/CENTRE: ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1. Subject Code: ARN-511
2. Contact Hours:

Course Title: Disaster Resistant Buildings

L: 2

T: 1
Theory: 3

3. Examination Duration (Hrs)

4. Relative Weight:

CWS: 25 PRS: 0

5. Credits:3

P: 0

MTE: 25

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical:0
ETE: 50

PRE: 0

7. Subject Area: DEC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To develop understanding on disaster and planning/ design measures for safer buildings
10.
S. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6

Details of Course:
Contents
Introduction to hazard, risk, vulnerability and disaster; Types of disasternatural and man-made; Disaster profile of India; Lessons learnt from past
experiences
Geological disaster- Earthquake, Landslides, Snow Avalanches; Causes for
Landslides and Avalanches, their impact on built environment, measures
with respect to architectural, structural and planning considerations
Elementary Seismology; Architectural, structural and site planning
consideration for earthquake resistance design; contemporary approaches;
Non-structural elements safety; Vulnerability assessment and retrofitting.
Wind and water related disaster- Floods, Cyclones, Tsunami; Causes and
effects of flood, cyclone and tsunami; architectural and planning
considerations
Manmade disaster- Fire, Blast, Vandalism and neglect; Types of damage
and their respective design considerations
Disaster Management Cycle; Preparedness andPost disaster relief and
logistics management; Cost aspect, Role and responsibilities of different
agencies, government and community participation; role of building byelaws

11. Suggested Books:

S.
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Name of Authors/Books/Publisher
Abhas K. Jha, Safer Homes, "Stronger Communities: A Handbook For
Reconstructing After Natural Disasters", World Bank Publications
GoI-UNDP, "Guidelines For Design And Construction of Cyclone/Tsunami
Shelters", GoI-UNDP
"Guidelines Improving Earthquake Resistance of Housing", BMTPC
"Guidelines Improving Flood Resistance of Housing", BMTPC
Vulnerability Atlas of India, BMTPC

Contact hours
4

4
8
4
4
4

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
2010
2006
2010
2010
2006

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT:
1. Subject Code: ARN-513
2. Contact Hours:

L-2

ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING

Course Title: Vastushastra
T- 1

P- 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory 2

4. Relative Weight:
5. Credits

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

CWS
6. Semester

25

Practical
PRS

MTE

25

ETE

50

Autumn

8. Subject Area: DEC

9. Objective of Course: To impart knowledge to the student on Vastushastra and its applicability in modern
times.

10. Details of Course:

S.No Contents
1.

2.

3.
4.

5.
6.

Introduction to Vastushastra: Historical Origins; Purpose, nature and scope;

Classification of various texts available across India; Outline of contents and
chapters; relevance of astrological calculations in Vaastu; Mandalas- types and
application, Vastupurusha mandala
Principles and science of Vastushstra: Principles of Vastushastra and their effect;
Application to Modern architecture; Engineering principles overlapped on
traditional principles of design; understanding of religious language and the context
behind
Measurements: System of measurements as per Vaastu and Vedas, its correlation
to Geometry; Ancient system of determining directions
Site Selection and Building Design: Site selection, orientation and shapes,
recommendations of site layout; location; landscaping inside and outside; Layout of
interior spaces, window and doors- shapes and sizes; architectural element detailsplinth, overhang, walls; materials for construction- brick (dimensions)
City P lanning i n Vastushastra: layout and planning of roads; cluster planning;
design of wells, ponds and other public spaces
Modern Vastushastra: Current practices of Vastushastra in architecture; their
relevance and analysis; Case studies of traditional and modern Vaastushastra
Total

Contact Hours
6

2
8

3
4
28

11. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Jonathan D., An introduction to Vastu, D&S Books

2002

2.

Mayamuni, Daegens B., Mayamata: An Indian Treatise on Housing,

Architecture and Iconography, Sitaram Bhartiya Institute of Scientific
Research

1985

3.

Pandey, S., Vasturaj Vallabhmandanam, Chaukhamba Subharti Prakashan

2001

4.

Shukla, A. K., Vastusaukhyam, Sampoornanand Sanskrit Vishvidyalaya,

Varanasi

1999

5.

Jha, Pt. Achyutanand ,Bruhatsamhita, Chaukhamba Vidyabhawan

2003

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE: Architecture and Planning Department
1.

Subject Code: ARN-515

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight :

Course Title: Live Project / Studio / Seminar - II

L: 0
Theory

CWS 0 PR S

Credits:

8.

Pre-requisite: -

9.

Objective:

100 MTE

ETE
0

0
PRE

7. Subject Area: DCC

To provide exposure to live projects

P: 4

Practical

6. Semester: Autumn

5.

T: 0

Suggested Design Exercises

1. On site studio
2. Design Studios on live projects by eminent professionals
3. Design competitions
4. Seminars
Architectural study tours for Site Visits, Live studios

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: CEN-192

Course Title: Geomatics Techniques for Architects

2. Contact Hours:

L: 2

T: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.):

Theory: 3

4. Relative Weightage: CWS: 0

PRS: 25

5. Credits: 3

6. Semester: Spring

P: 2
Practical: 0
MTE: 25

ETE: 50

PRE: 0

7. Subject Area: ESC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To impart knowledge about the basic principles of geomatics engineering
techniques for data collection and mapping for planning infrastructural facilities,
including various architectural applications.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.
1.

Contents

Contact Hours
2

4.

Importance of geomatics engineering techniques to architecture and

planning, Data collection techniques - Field
surveying,
Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System
and Global Positioning System.
Definition of surveying, Basic principles, Types of maps, their
scales and uses, Map sheet numbering, map datum and projections
and their importance, Classification of Survey, Surveying equipment
namely Levels, Compass, Theodolites, EDM, Total Stations and Laser
based equipment.
Measurement of distance, angles, directions and heights; Principles and
components of Theodolites, Magnetic Compass, IOP Levels, Auto
Levels, and Total stations; Tacheometric surveying; contouring.
Plane table surveying and mapping;

5.

GPS: Introduction to GPS surveys, GPS data collection for mapping.

6.

Aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry, types of photographs,

geometry of an aerial photograph, flying height and scale, relief
(height) displacement, stereoscopy, height determination.

7.

Basics concepts of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum,

platforms and sensors, remote sensing data products; Introduction
to visual and digital image interpretation techniques.

2.

3.

5
3

8.

Introduction to GIS, Database (Spatial and non-spatial), Digital

Elevation Model (DEM).

9.

Applications of geomatics engineering techniques to architecture and

planning; Utility of high resolution remote sensing data for
infrastructural planning, 3D visualization etc.

Total

28

List of Practicals
1. Study of various Maps and Indian Map Numbering Systems, Map Projection Systems,
Conventional symbol chart.
2. Use of IOP level for determining the elevations of given points.
3. Profile levelling and Cross-sectioning using Auto level.
4. Use of Vernier Theodolite for taking horizontal and vertical circle readings.
5. Use of Total Station for measuring angles
6. (i) Determination of length and gradient of a line using Tacheometric surveying.
(ii) Determination of magnetic bearing of a closed traverse.
7. Use of Total stations for determining the distances, elevations and coordinates.
8. Preparation of a map of given area using plane table surveying.
9. Use of GPS for taking field measurements.
10. Determination of scale and flying height of an aerial photograph.
11. Creation of 3-dimensional model and use of parallax scale to find height of points.
12. Use of remote sensing images for Landuse and landcover classification.
13. Practice on Image Processing System to use remote sensing images.
14. Practice on GIS for layers creation.
11. Suggested Books:
S. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
Ed.,
2007

Schofield, W. and Breach, M., Engineering Surveying, 6 th

Butterworth-Heinemam.
Chandra, A. M., Surveying, New Age Publishers.
Lillesand, T.L., and Kieffer, R. W., Remote Sensing Image
Interpretation, John Wiley and Sons.
Gopi, S., Global Positioning System: Principles and Applications,
Tata McGraw Hill Ltd.
Lo, C. P. and Young, A. K. W., Concepts and Techniques of
Geographical Information System, Prentice Hall.
Chandra, A.M and Ghosh S.K., Remote Sensing and Geographical
Information Systems, Alpha Science.

2002
2000
2005
2002
2005

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE: Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: CEN-292

Course Title: Theory of Structures

L: 3

2. Contact Hours:

3. Examination Duration (Hrs)

4. Relative Weight: CWS
5. Credits: 4

25

T: 1
Theory

PRS

6. Semester: Spring

P: 0

3
MTE 25

Practical
ETE

50

PRE

7. Subject Area: DCC

8. Pre-requisite: NIL
9. Objective: To impart knowledge on mechanical properties of common engineering
materials, simple types of structural elements and determination of forces and stresses in
the elements

10. Details of Course:

S. No.
Contents
Contact Hours
1 Types of Engineering Materials, Introduction to Structural Elements,
4
Types of supports, Stresses and Strains: Elastic Constants and
their Mutual Relationships
2 Analysis of Trusses: Method of Joints and Method of Sections
6
3 Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagrams for Determinate
6
Beams under Simple Types of Loads, Method of Super Position
4 Theory of Simple Bending, Bending and Shear stresses in
6
Symmetrical Sections
5 Slopes and Deflections of Beams and Frames, Moment-Area
8
Method, Conjugate Beam Method
6 Unit Load Method for Determination of Slopes and Deflections in
4
Beams & Frames and Deflection of Trusses
7 Redundant Structures: Static and Kinematic Indeterminacy
2
8 Moment Distribution Method for Analysis of Continuous Beams,
6
Portal Frames and Multistoried Structures
Total
42

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6

Name of Authors/Books/Publisher
Kumar, A., Stability Theory of Structures, Tata McGraw Hill
Tung, A. And Christano, P., Structural Analysis, Prentice Hall
International
Prakash Rao, D.S., Structural Analysis, University Press
Jain, A.K., Advanced Structural Analysis, Neam Chand & Bros.
Punmia, B.C., Jain, A.K. and Jain, A.K., Mechanics of Materials,
Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
Jain, A.K., Strength of Materials and Structural Analysis,
Nem Chand & Bros.

Year of
Publication
1985
1987
2007
2007
2007
2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE: Department of Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: CEN-391

Course Title: Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements

2. Contact Hours:

L: 3

3. Examination Duration (Hrs)

4. Relative Weight: CWS 20
5. Credits: 4

T: 1
Theory:

PRS 20

P: 2/2

MTE 20

6. Semester: Autumn

Practical:
ETE 40

PRE 0

7. Subject Area: ESC

8. Pre-requisite: NIL
9. Objective: To impart knowledge in the area of the design of simple reinforced concrete
structural elements.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.
Contents
1
Properties of Concrete and Reinforcing Steels
2
Design Approaches
3
Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete Sections for Bending
and Shear; Bond Strength and Development Length;
Serviceability; Limit States of Deflection and Cracking
4
Design of Rectangular, L and T Beams
5
Design of One-way and Two-way Slabs, Staircases
6
Design of Columns and Footing for Isolated Columns
7
Introduction to Framed Buildings and Prestressed Concrete
Total

Contact Hours
3
3
6
9
9
9
3
42

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.
1
2
3

Name of Authors/Books/Publisher
Dayaraatnam, P., Reinforced Concrete Structures, Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co.
Jain, A.K., Reinforced Concrete-Limit State Design, Nem
Chand Bros.
Sinha, S.N., Reinforced Concrete Design, Tata McGraw Hill.

Year of
Publication
2002
2006
2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE: Department of Architecture and Planning

Course Title: Design of Steel Elements

1. Subject Code: CEN-392

L: 2

2. Contact Hours:
3. Examination Duration (Hrs)
4. Relative Weight: CWS
5. Credits:

25

T: 1
Theory

PRS

P: 0

MTE

Practical
25

6. Semester: Spring

ETE

50

PRE

7. Subject Area: ESC

8. Pre-requisite: NIL
9. Objective: To impart knowledge in the area of the design of simple steel elements
10. Details of Course:
S. No.
1
2
3
4
5

Contents
Contact Hours
Properties of Structural Steel and B.I.S. Specifications, Design Loads
2
Design of Members Subjected to Axial Tension
6
Riveted/Bolted and Welded Connections
8
Design of Members Subjected to Axial Compression: Steel Struts
6
and Columns Including Built-up Columns.
Design of Beams: Rolled and Built-up Sections.
6
Total
28

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.
Name of Authors/Books/Publisher
1
2
3
4
5
6

Area, A,S., Ajmani, J.L., Design of Steel Structures, Nem

Chand Bros.
Chandra, R., Design of Steel Structures, Standard Book House.
Duggal, S.K., Design of Steel Structures, 2nd Ed., Tata McGraw
Hill.
Kazmi, S.M.A., Jindal, S.K., Design of Steel Structures, Prentice
Hall.
Subramanian, N., Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University
Press
Bhavikatti, S.S., Design of Steel Structures, I.K. Int. Pub. House
(P) Ltd.

Year of
Publication
2004
2006
2007
2007
2009
2012

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT/CENTRE: ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1. Subject Code: CEN-394
2. Contact Hours:

L:1

Course Title: BUILDING SERVICES

T:0

P:2

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.): Theory 0

4. Relative Weight: CWS
5. Credits

25

PRS

Practical

6. Semester
Autumn

MTE 25

Spring

0
ETE

50

PRE

00

Both

7. Pre-requisite: NIL
8. Subject Area: DCC
9. Objective of the Course: To cover various aspects of water supply, drainage and solid
waste disposal from buildings.
10. Details of the Course:
S.No.
Particulars
1.
Basic principles of plumbing; Terminology
2.

Contact Hours
1
2

3.

Systems of Water Supply of Buildings Upfeed and downfeed

systems and critical fixtures, high altitude plumbing
Units, Most Probable Simultaneous Demand and Design

4.

Hot Water Supply Systems tank, cylinder and combinations

5.

Fire Water Supply, Wet and Dry Standpipes, Automatic Fire

Sprinkler Systems

6.

7.

Drainage Systems two pipes, one pipe, single stack and MOP
systems
Septic Tank Disposal and Soakage Pit Design

8.

Solid Waste Disposal from High Rise Buildings

9.

Water Supply to High Rise Buildings, Problems encountered and

systems adopted
Total

11. Suggested Books:

14

S.No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Authors/Title/Edition/Publisher
NBC-2005, National Building Code of India - 2005,
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
Panchdhari, Water Supply and Sanitary Installations,
New Age International Ltd., New Delhi
Hall and Greeno, Building Services Handbook,
Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, UK
2011 Uniform Plumbing Code of India,
IAPMO/IPA, New Delhi
2012 International Plumbing Code,
IAPMO, CA, USA
Tchobanoglous, Integrated Solid Waste Management,
McGraw Hill, NY
Manual on Water Supply and Treatment, CPHEEO, Ministry of
Urban Development, Government of India, New Delhi.
Manual of Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, CPHEEO,
Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, New
Delhi.

Year of
Publication
2005
2000
2001
2011
2012
2001
1997
1993

List of Studio Exercises for Practical Component of the Syllabus:

Design and Drawings of the following, preferably using Microstation:
1. Cold water supply system for a low rise building
2. Hot water supply system for a low rise building
3. House drainage system for a low rise building
4. Water supply system for a high rise building
5. House Drainage system for a high rise building
6. Fire water supply system for a high rise building
7. Solid waste collection system for a high rise building

Two Turns
Two Turns
Two Turns
Two Turns
Two Turns
Two Turns
Two Turns

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT: ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1.

Subject Code: HSN-351

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

Course Title: Society, Culture and Built Environment

L: 2

CWS

Theory
25 PR S

--

T: 1
P ractical

02
MTE

P: 0
0

25 ETE 50 PRE

--

5.

Credits

8.

Pre-requisite: Nil

9.

Objective:

6.

Semester: Autumn

7. Subject Area: HSSMEC

To develop appreciation for varied cultural expressions through history of culture, and
understand their impact on the society and built environment
10.

Details of the Course

S. No.

Contents

Contact
Hours

1.
2.
3.
4.
Total
11.

28

Suggested Books:

S. No.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPARTMENT: ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1.

Subject Code: HSN-352

Course Title: Building Economics and Real Estate

2.

Contact Hours:

3.

Examination Duration (Hrs):

4.

Relative Weight:

L: 2

CWS

Theory
25 PR S

--

T: 1
02

MTE

P: 0

P ractical

25 ETE 50 PRE

--

5.

Credits

8.

Pre-requisite: Nil

9.

Objective:

6.

Semester: Autumn 7. Subject Area: HSSMEC

To understand basic principles of economics, various methods, applied in building

and real estate management.
10.
S. No.

Details of the Course

Contents

Contact
Hours

1.
2.
3
4
5
6
7
Total

28

11.

Suggested Books:

S. No.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT/CENTRE:
1. Subject code:

CEN-105

2. Contact Hours: L: 3

T: 0

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Title: Introduction to Environmental Studies
P: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory: 3

4. Relative Weightage: CWS: 15
5. Credits:

Practical: 0

PRS:

MTE: 35

6. Semester: Autumn

ETE: 50

PRE:

00

7. Subject Area: GSC

8. Pre-requisite: Nil
9. Objective: To introduce fundamentals of environmental pollution and its control.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Overview: Environment and Natural Processes; Development (Resource 6

Utilization & Waste Generation); Environmental issues; Concept of
Sustainable Development; Issues affecting future development
(population, urbanization, health, water scarcity, energy, climate change,
toxic chemicals, finite resources etc.); Environmental units

2.

Air Water interaction: (Liquid phase-gas phase equilibrium) Henrys 3

Law Constant with units, Dimensionless Henrys Law Constant

3.

Water Soil Interaction: Carbonate System (Alkalinity and buffering 9

capacity); Major ions in water; Natural Organic Matter (NOMs); Water
quality parameters; Physical processes (Mass Balance): Spatio-temporal
variation in quality of river water, lake water, ground water; Water
quality standards

4.

Wetlands, water treatment and wastewater treatment

5.

Air resources: Atmosphere; Air pollutants; Emissions and control of air 9

pollutants; Atmospheric meteorology and dispersion; Transport of air
(global, regional, local); Air/ atmospheric stability; Plume shape;
Gaussian modeling; Air quality standards

6.

Land pollution and solid waste management

7.

Ecosystem: Structure and function; Energy flow in ecosystem; Material 3

flow in ecosystem; Biodiversity and ecosystem health; Bio-amplification
and bio-magnification

8.

Hazardous Waste: Definition; Classification; Storage and management; 3

Site remediation; Environmental Risk: assessment, and management
Total

42

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Books / Authors/ Publishers

Year of Publication/
Reprint

1.

Davis M. L. and Cornwell D. A., Introduction to Environmental

Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York 4/e

2008

2.

Masters G. M., Joseph K. and Nagendran R. Introduction to

Environmental Engineering and Science, Pearson Education, New
Delhi. 2/e

2007

3.

Peavy H. S., Rowe D.R. and Tchobanoglous G., Environmental

Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York

1986

4.

Mines R. O. and Lackey L. W. Introduction to Environmental

Engineering, Prentice Hall, New Yark

2009

5.

Miheicic J. R. and Zimmerman J. B. Environmental Engineering:

Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

2010

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Department of Humanities & Social

Sciences

1. Subject Code: HS-001A

Course Title: Communication Skills (Basic)

2. Contact Hours:

L: 1

T: 0
Theory

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.):

4. Relative Weight:

5. Credits:

CWS

25

PRS 00

P: 2
2

Practical

MTE 25

6. Semester: Autumn/Spring

ETE

50

PRE

7. Subject Area: HSS

8. Pre-requisite: NIL

9. Objective:
The course intends to build the required communication skills of the students having
limited communicative abilities, so that they may communicate effectively in real-life
situations
10. Details of Course:
S. No.

Contents

Contact
Hours
01

1.

Understanding the Basics of Communication Skills: Listening, Speaking,

Reading & Writing, Scope and Importance

2.

Grammar & Composition: Time and Tense, Agreement, Active-Passive,

Narration, Use of Determiners, Prepositions & Phrasal Verbs

05

3.

Vocabulary Building & Writing: Word-formation, Synonyms, Antonyms,

Homonyms, One-word Substitutes, Idioms and Phrases, Collocations,
Abbreviations of Scientific and Technical Words
Introduction to Sounds (Vowels & Consonants) Organs of Speech, Place
and Manner of Articulation, Stress & Intonation, Listening Comprehension
(Practical Sessions in Language Laboratory)

02

4.

02

5.

Speaking, Countering Stage-fright and Related Barriers to Communication.

02

6.

Reading and Comprehension: Two lessons to be identified by the

department.

02

Total

14

List of Practicals:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Ice-breaking Exercises
Assignments on Time and Tense, Agreement, Active-Passive
Laboratory Session on Narration, Use of Determiners, Prepositions & Phrasal
Verbs, Revisionary Exercises & Quiz
Laboratory Session on Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms
Assignments and Practice Sheets on One-word Substitutes, Idioms and Phrases,
Collocations, Abbreviations of Scientific and Technical Words

Laboratory Session on Practice of sounds, Intonation and Stress, Listening

Comprehension
Individual presentation, debates, Extempore & Turncoats
Exercises in Composition and Comprehension

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

1.

Murphy, Raymond. Intermediate English Grammar, New Delhi,

Cambridge University Press.
Quirk, Randolph & Sidney Greenbaum. A University Grammar of
English, New Delhi, Pearson.
McCarthy, Michael & Felicity O Dell. English Vocabulary in Use,
New Delhi, Cambridge University Press
Jones, Daniel. The Pronunciation of English, New Delhi, Universal
Book Stall.
Birchfield, Susan M. Fowlers Modern English Usage, New Delhi,
OUP.

2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Llyod, Susan M. Rogets Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases.

New Delhi: Penguin.

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
2009
2009
2010
2010
2004

2010

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

Department of Humanities & Social
Sciences

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

1. Subject Code: HS-001B

2. Contact Hours:

Course Title:

L: 1

T: 0
Theory

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.):

4. Relative Weight:

5. Credits:

Communication Skills
(Advanced)

CWS

25

PRS 00

P: 2
2

Practical

MTE 25

ETE

6. Semester: Autumn/Spring

50

PRE

7. Subject Area: HSS

8. Pre-requisite: NIL

9. Objective: The course intends to train the learners in using both verbal and non-verbal
communication effectively.

10. Details of Course:

S. No.

Contents

Contact
Hours
01

1.

Advanced Communication Skills: Scope, Relevance, & Importance

2.

Soft Skills: Interpersonal Communication; Verbal & Non-verbal,

Persuasion, Negotiation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming

03

3.

Communication and Media (Social and Popular),

The Social and

Political Context of Communication, Recent Developments and
Current Debates in Media

04

4.

Cross-cultural and Global Issues in Communication: Race, Ethnicity,

Gender & Diaspora

03

5.

Rhetoric and Public Communication, Audience Awareness, Emotionality

03

Total

14

List of Experiments:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

Discussion on the Process of Communication in Personal and Professional Life

Group Discussion, Case Studies and Role-Play
Assignments on E-mail Etiquette, Social Networking, Blog Writing, Discussions
on Current Issues
Non-Verbal Communication in Cross-Cultural Situations, Case Studies, Group
Discussions and Readings on Topics Related to Race, Ethnicity , Gender and
Diaspora
Individual Presentations (Audience Awareness, Delivery and Content of Presentation)

11. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

1.

Rentz, Kathryn, Marie E. Flatley & Paula Lentz.

Lesikars Business Communication CONNECTING IH A DIGITAL
WORLD, McGraw-Hill, Irwin
Bovee, Courtland L & John V. Thill. Business Communication
Today. New Delhi, Pearson Education
McMurrey, David A. & Joanne Buckley. Handbook for Technical
Writing, New Delhi, Cengage Learning.
Jones, Daniel. The Pronunciation of English, New Delhi, Universal
Book Stall.

2.
3.
4.

5.

Allan & Barbara Pease. The Definitive Book of Body Language,

New York, Bantam

Year of
Publication/
Reprint
2012

2010
2009
2010

2004

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

1. Subject Code: HSN-002

Course Title: Ethics and Self-awareness

2. Contact Hours:

L: 01

T: 0 1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.):

4.Relative Weight: CWS:25

5. Credits: 02

Theory

PRS:0

P: 0

Practical

MTE:25

6. Semester: Autumn

ETE:50

PRE:0

7. Subject Area: HSSC

8. Pre-requisite: NIL
9. Objective: To introduce the concepts pertaining to ethical and moral reasoning and action and
to develop self - awareness.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.
Contents
1
Introduction: Definition of Ethics;
Psychological, Philosophical, Social.

Approaches

to

Ethics:

Contact Hours
1

Psycho-social theories of moral development: View of Kohlberg;

Morality and Ideology, Culture and Morality, Morality in everyday
context.

Ethical Concerns: Work Ethics and Work Values, Business Ethics,

Human values in organizations.

Self-Awareness: Self Concept: Johari Window, Self and Culture, Self

Knowledge, Self-Esteem; Perceived Self-control, Self-serving bias,
Self-presentation, Self-growth: Transactional Analysis and Life Scripts.

5.

Self Development:
Character strengths and virtues, Emotional
intelligence, Social intelligence, Positive cognitive states and processes
(Self-efficacy, Empathy, Gratitude, Compassion, and Forgiveness).

Total

14

11. Suggested Books:

S.No.
1.

Name of Authors / Books / Publishers

Year of Publication
Hall, Calvin S., Lindzey, Dardner., & Cambell, John
1998
B.,Theories of Personality,Hamilton Printing Company.

2.

Car Alan, Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

and Human Strengths, Brunner-Routledge.

2004

3.

Leary M.R., The Curse of Self: Self-awareness, Egotism

and the Quality of Human Life, Oxford University Press.

2004

4.

Louis P. P., The Moral Life: An Introductory Reader in

Ethics and Literature, Oxford University Press.

2007

5.

Corey, G., Schneider Corey, M., & Callanan, P., Issues

and Ethics in the Helping Professions, Brooks/Cole.

2011

6.

Snyder, C.R., Lopez, Shane, J., & Pedrotti, J.T., Positive

Psychology Sage, 2nd edition.

2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

NAME OF DEPTT./CENTRE:

Mathematics Department

1. Subject Code: MAN-001

Course Title: Mathematics I

2. Contact Hours:

L: 3

T: 1

3. Examination Duration (Hrs.):

Theory

P: 0

4. Relative Weightage: CWS 1 25 PRS MTE

00
5. Credits:

8. Pre-requisite:

Practical

6. Semester: Autumn

ETE
25

PRE
50

7. Subject Area: BSC

None

9. Objective: To provide essential knowledge of basic tools of Differential Calculus, Integral

Calculus , Vector Calculus and Matrix Algebra for degree students.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.
1.

2.

3.

4.

Contents

Matrix Algebra: Elementary operations and their use in getting the Rank, Inverse
of a matrix and solution of linear simultaneous equations. Orthogonal, Symmetric,
Skew-symmetric, Hermitian, Skew-Hermitian, Normal & Unitary matrices and
their elementary properties. Eigen-values and Eigenvectors of a matrix, CayleyHamilton theorem, Diagonalization of a matrix.
Differential Calculus: Limit, Continuity and differentiability of functions of two
variables, Eulers theorem for homogeneous equations, Tangent plane and normal.
Change of variables, chain rule, Jacobians, Taylors Theorem for two variables,
Error approximations. Extrema of functions of two or more variables,
Lagranges method of undetermined multipliers
Integral Calculus:
Review of curve tracing and quadric surfaces, Double and Triple integrals,
Change of order of integration. Change of variables. Gamma and Beta functions.
Dirichlets integral. Applications of Multiple integrals such as surface area,
volumes, centre of gravity and moment of inertia..
Vector Calculus: Differentiation of vectors, gradient, divergence, curl and their
physical meaning. Identities involving gradient, divergence and curl. Line and
surface integrals. Greens, Gauss and Strokes theorem and their applications.
Total

Contact
Hours
8

12

12

10
42

11. Suggested Books:

S.
No.
1.
2.
3.

Name of Authors/ Books/Publishers

E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th edition, John
Wiley and Sons, Inc., U.K.
R.K. Jain and S.R.K. Iyenger, Advanced Engineering Mathematics,
2nd Edition, Narosa Publishing House.
M.D. Weir, J. Hass, F.R. Giordano, Thomas Calculus, 11th Edition,
Pearson Education.

Year of
Publication/Reprint
2011
2005
2008

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ROORKEE
NAME OF DEPARTMENT.:

Architecture and Planning

Course Title: Visual Art - I

1. Subject Code: ARN-103

2. Contact Hours:

L: 2

T: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory : 0

4. Relative Weightage: CWS:0

5. Credits:2
7. Pre-requisite: Nil

6. Semester

PRS:60

P: 3
Practical: 3

MTE:20

ETE:0

PRE:20

Autumn

8. Subject Area: DCC

9. Objective of Course: To develop an insight into visual art and aesthetic appreciation, and
develop skills for sketching and drawing.
10. Details of Course:
S.No

Particulars

Contact Hours

Visual Art
1.

Introduction: Visual art and its role in architecture

2.

Principles and elements of Visual Art

3.

Elements of drawing techniques: tonal value, variation flight, shading and

texture, sketching, drawings

4.

Two-dimensional expressive forms: objects, nature, spaces, surfaces, patterns

and human anatomy

Art Appreciation
5.

Art Movements through History : From Classical to Contemporary, such as

Renaissance, Cubism, Art deco; Eminent artists' works

6.

Indian Art through History : Sacred to Regional Art forms of different

periods, such as Hindu temple art, Buddhist, Islamic; Eminent artists' works

28
Total

11. Suggested Exercises:

1.

Sketching, shading and texture/tonal effects using different media

2.

Still Life drawings

3.

Landscape drawings

4.

Spatial drawings and line sketching of built environment

5.

Human figure drawings

6.

Paintings in mixed media

12. Suggested Books:

S.N o.

Name of Books/Authors

Year of
Publication

1.

Gill, R.W. Rendering with Pen and Ink, Thames and Hudson.

1985

2.

Kingsley, K. Freehand Sketching in the Architectural Environment, Van

Nostrand Reinhold.

1990

3.

Toy, Maggie (Editor). Colour in Architecture, Academy Ed.

1996

4.

Yanes, M.D. and Dominguez, E.R. Freehand Drawing for Architects and
Interior Designers, Norton.

2005

Honour, Hugh and Fleming, John F. "The Visual Arts: A History", Pearson
Prentice Hall

2009

6.

G. M. Rege . The World of Visual Communication, Himalayan Art Book

2009

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ROORKEE
NAME OF DEPARTMENT.:

Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-105

Course Title: Architectural Graphics I

2. Contact Hours:

L: 1

T: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory : 0

4. Relative Weightage: CWS:0
5. Credits:4

Practical: 3

PRS:60
6. Semester

P: 6

MTE:20
Autumn

ETE:0

PRE:20

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

8. Subject Area: DCC

9.

Objective:
To impart fundamental knowledge and develop skills of architectural drawing and graphics.

10.

Details of Course:

S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Architectural Graphic Fundamentals: Lines, lettering and

dimensioning, representation of materials and architectural elements
through architectural graphic symbols,

2.

Orthographic Projections: Principles and projection methods of

orthographic projection (third angle projection), straight lines, planes,
solids and development of surfaces; section of solids

3.

Architectural Plans, Elevations and Sections

4.

Sciography: Study of shades and shadows cast by simple architectural

forms on plain surfaces.

5.

Isometric and Axonometric Views: Solids, compositions and buildings

4
14

Total
10.

Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1.

Bhatt, N.D. and Panchal, V.M., Engineering Drawing Plane and Solid
Geometry, 48th Ed., Charotar Publishing House.

1996

2.

Griffin, A.W. and Brunicardi, V.A., Introduction to Architectural

Presentation Graphics, Prentice Hall.

1998

3.

Ching, F.D.K., Architectural Graphics, 4th Ed., John Wiley.

2003

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

ROORKEE
NAME OF DEPARTMENT.:

Architecture and Planning

1. Subject Code: ARN-107

Course Title: Basic Design & Creative Workshop - I

2. Contact Hours:

L: 1

T: 0

3. Examination Duration (Hrs): Theory : 0

4. Relative Weightage: CWS:0

5. Credits:4

Practical: 3

PRS:60

6. Semester

P: 6

MTE:20

Autumn

ETE:0

PRE:20

7. Pre-requisite: Nil

8. Subject Area: DCC

9. Objective of Course: To develop comprehensive understanding of space, form, order and design as a
basis for architectural design and to develop creative skills and practical know-how of model making
through different techniques of working with various materials.
10. Details of Course:
S. No.

Contents

Contact Hours

1.

Introduction: Introduction to basic design in architecture

2.

Visual Perception through simple design elements: line, plane, solids,

and their inter-relationship

3.

Space Comprehension: Study of space, scale, proportion, light, colour,

texture

4.

Spatial Organization: Perception of spaces through design elements and

their organization, study of elementary two dimensional shapes and three
dimensional forms, their interactions, abstraction, conception and space
breaking through compositions and models in different media and
materials.

Total

14

11. Suggested Exercises:

a.) Basic Design
S.No.
1.

Basic Design Exercises

Two-dimensional compositions with lines, planes, Grids, shapes, solids,
voids, colours, textures and expressions

2.

Compositions with Interpenetration of Solids

3.

Space: composition, conception in free flowing forms, angular forms ,

geometric/organic shapes etc, Breaking of spaces with horizontal and vertical
planes, Form and design

4.

Three-dimensional compositions

5.

Compositions using surface texture and sciography

6.

Design of Murals, Screens and Voids in Walls

b.) Creative Workshop

Cutting, Joining, Shaping with various materials like ivory sheets, mount boards, acrylic sheets,
plaster of Paris, clay, terracotta, etc.
S.No.

Creative Workshop Exercises

1.

Space representation: through Planar forms

2.

Development of Solids and Voids - Surface Development, Additive Forms, Subtractive

Forms, Interpenetrating Forms Developing Surfaces and Creating Forms like Cube, Prisms,
Cylinders

3.

Complex Surface Developments: with polyhedral forms like Icosahedron, Dodecahedron,etc.

4.

Creating different forms: Sculptural forms, product forms using alternative materials

5.

Architectural Models - Boundary walls, Kiosk, Architectural Elements, Skyscraper built

forms, Space making crafts, landscape elements like shrubs trees, lights, street furniture.

12. Suggested Books:

S. No.

Name of Authors/Books/Publishers

Year of
Publication/
Reprint

1.

Ching, F.D.K., Architecture: Form, Space and Order, 3rd Ed., John Wiley &
Sons.

2007

2.

Kieran, S. and Timberlake, J., Elements of a New Architecture, Princeton

Architectural.

2008

3.

Parmar, V.S., Design Fundamentals in Architecture, Somoiya Publications.

1973

4.

Morgan, C.L., Jean Nouvel The Elements of Architecture, Thames and

Hudson.

1998

a.

Basic Design

b.

Creative Workshop

1.

Dunn, Nick, Architectural Model Making, Lawrence King Publishing Ltd.,

London.

2010

2.

Farrelly, Lorraine, Basics Architecture Representation Techniques, AVA

Publishing, SA Switzerland

2008

3.

Van Verkel, Ben, Architectural Model lead to Design, DAMDI, Korea

2010