Vernacular architecture

PART A-(10x2=20 marks)

1. What is vernacular architecture?
2. Write the different approaches to study vernacular architecture.
3. Define Anthropology.
4. Why are half timbered constructions necessary in Gujarat?
'5. What are the salient features of house boat in Kashmir?
6. What is a 'zoon dub'?
7. State any two features of traditional Chettinad houses with sketches.
8. What do you mean by koothambalam?
9. List any four major Portuguese settlements in India.
10. Name the different typologies of Houses found in old Pondicherry
settlement.
11. What are the two determinants of vernacular form?
12. What is the developmental approach to the study of vernacular architecture?
13. List any four folk art forms that decorate the walls of vernacular buildings.
14. What is the premise of the book 'House, form and culture' by Amos
Rapoport?
15. Sketch the spatial organization of the dwelling in Saurashtra, Gujarat.
16. Illustrate how the Toda hut was climate responsive.
17. What is a 'Padipura’? Sketch.
18. List any two generic features of the vernacular dwelling in the state of
Rajasthan.
19. With what materials were the walls of a traditional Chettinad dwelling built!
What finishes were applied to wall surfaces.
20. What elements were used in the medieval palaces of North India to make
the architecture climate responsive?
21. Define vernacular architecture.
22. Vernacular architecture is a process and not a product'. Briefly comment
23. Explain the term aesthetic in vernacular architecture..
24. What is the importance of anthropology in the study of vernacular
architecture?
25. Mention the importance of colour in vernacular architecture
26. Differentiate between boat houses and house boats
27. Briefly explain spatial planning:
28. Outline any four characteristic, features of vernacular• styles prevalent in
Tamil Nadu.
29. Outline any Four Colonial influences on the Tradition Goan house.
30. Sketch a typical housing typology at
Pondicherry.
PART B-(5x 16=80 marks)
1. (a) Discuss the various methodologies in the study of vernacular architecture.
Or
(b) Shelter derivers from the concept of a single cell. Illustrate how this is
manifested in various vernacular settlements from India through relevant case
studies.
2. (a) Explain the importance of aesthetic dimensions and anthropological
Study in understanding the essence of vernacular architecture.
Or
(b) Explain in detail Kuccha and Pucca architecture with relevant examples
from Indian vernacular architecture.
3. (a) Write in detail the planning concepts and construction details of any one
haveli of Rajasthan with sufficient sketches.
Or
(b) Elaborate on the rural house form and settlement patterns found in North
and South Gujarat.
4. (a) Illustrate with sketches the evolution, planning principles and
Architectural characteristics of a typical Chettinad dwelling.
Or.
(b) What is Nalaketu? Illustrate this type taking the case of the Namboodri
illams and Nair tharavad.
5. (a) (i).Trace the evolution of the building typology Bungalow from traditional
bungalow.
(ii) Sketch and explain the spatial configuration and architectural features
of a typical Bungalow.
Or
(b) (i) Explain about the salient features of a typical Jewish house.
(ii)Trace the settlement pattern of the Jewish settlement in Mattancherry.
6. (a) What is the aesthetic dimension of vernacular architecture? Illustrate with
examples.
Or
(b) How did the principles of vernacular architecture influence modern
Architectural practice in the 20th century AD? Illustrate with examples.
7. (a) How did the rural "kadki' influence the form and spatial organization of
the urban vernacular form in North Gujarat?
Or
(b) "The concept of shelter in vernacular traditions emanates from a single cell'.
Illustrate this using the case of Rajasthan.
8. (a) Outline the nature of vernacular dwelling in the various cultural and
geographical regions of the state of Kashmir.
Or
(b) How did the traditional houses of Goa respond to change during the colonial
rule? Illustrate with case studies.
9. (a) Write short notes on:
(i)Koothambalam.
(i) Spatial organization of a Chettinad dwelling.
Or
(b) How did the colonial bungalow' derive from the traditional
bungalow"? Outline its evolution and illustrate adequately with sketches.
10.(a) Outline the morphology of the French Settlement in Pondicherry. How
did the French dwellings respond to the local context?
Or
(b) What are the salient features of a Indian medieval palace? Illustrate with a
typical example.
11. (a) Explain the various' classifications in the study of vernacular
architecture.
Or
(b) Discuss in detail the survey and study of vernacular architecture.
12.(a) Elaborate in detail on the process anthropological study in vernacular
architecture.
Or
(b) Explain in detail about the concept and aesthetic dimension of vernacular·
architecture? Illustrate with example.
13.(a)How did culture and context influence the vernacular architecture of
Kashmir? Explain in detail with sketches.
Or
(b) Explain in detail the construction techniques and building materials used in
vernacular architecture with sketches.
14. (a)What factors influence, the vernacular architecture of Tamil Nadu
when compared to Explain In detail with sketches.
Or
(b)Briefly discuss with sketches about the planning principles and
proportioning systems used in Padmanabhapuram palace.
15. (a) Outline the planning principles materials and methods of construction
Used in Victoria villas with sketches.
Or
(b) Compare and discuss on the Settlement pattern and house typologies in
Pondicherry and Cochin with sketches.