Post Graduate Diploma in

Interior Design & Construction

DETAILED COURSE CURRICULUM, RULES& SYLLABUS

PG Diploma in Interior design and Construction

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SCOPE & RELEVANCE OF THE COURSE

People spend most of their time in interior spaces of buildings whether at home, at workplace or at spaces for
recreation.

Design & construction of interior spaces with inappropriate use of materials, negligence of local climatic
conditions, flaws in method of construction & unskilled designers and engineers have created unsafe &
unhealthy interior spaces where people suffocate to live & work causing a variety of health issues, physical and
mental illness, psychological problems ,stress, etc.

Today, with the construction industry expanding exponentially becoming a major area of country's economy &
development, there is a huge demand for professionally qualified and skilled interior designers & interior
project engineers who will be able to design spaces by understanding each context, coordinate among various
consultants and execute project on time.

Social & environmental responsibility are the two important values a designer must have when making every
important decisions along the course of an interior design project. This programme will facilitate the unskilled
designers & engineers for getting well-versed in creating sustainable & environment-friendly interior spaces and
becoming responsible designer & engineers in the society.

Interior designers can involve in projects ranging from smaller residential or commercial interior spaces to huge
interior spaces of a multitude of buildings like Commercial complexes, Theaters or cinema halls, Performing
arts centers, auditoriums, Hospitals or health care centers, Administrative buildings, public institutions,
government offices, banks, villas, Hotels and resorts, etc. The programme also develop entrepreneurship
management abilities and aware about the legal constraints to start individual start-up firms or offices in their
individual localities.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20

PGDIDC – 1-year full time Post Graduate Diploma Course

1. AWARD OF PG DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (PGDIDC):

The post graduate Diploma shall be conferred on the candidates who are admitted to the respective programme
and fulfil all the requirements as mentioned in the programme curriculum for the award of Post-Graduate
Diploma in Interior design & Construction (PGDIDC).

2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS:

a. B.Tech /B.E (Civil)/ B.Arch
b. Admissions shall be made either based on merit rank or from the list of qualifying candidates in the
entrance test at the Institute.
c. Candidate should qualify the preliminary interview soon after the admission request is received at the
Institute, which will be conducted by the expert panel from the Interior design & construction field.

3. COURSE WORK:
a. A Candidate after securing admission must pursue the course of study for two semesters of 1-year
duration..
b. A candidate admitted to a program should complete it within the stipulated period of 1 year. The entire
syllabus is framed unit wise for each individual subject.
c. A Candidate shall be detained from the course if he is having less than 75% of attendance.
d. In order to obtain the award of Post-Graduate Diploma the candidate must qualify all the subjects as per
the course structure. Maximum period for completion of the course is 2 years.

4. EVALUATION:
a. The performance of the candidate in each semester shall be evaluated subject wise with a maximum of 100
marks for theory and practical, based on Internal Valuation and End Semester Examination.
b. For the theory subjects 60% of the marks shall be for the End Semester Examination, 40% of the marks
will be for internal examination based on best of two Internal Examinations one in the middle of the
semester and other immediately after the completion of instruction period.
c. For Practical/studio subjects, 60%of the marks shall be for the End Semester Examination, 40% of the
marks will be for internal examination based on the performance.
d. The candidate shall be deemed to have secured the minimum academic requirement in a subject if he
secures a minimum of 40 % marks in the End Examination and a minimum aggregate of 50% of the total
marks in the end semester Examination and Internal Evaluation taken together.
e. In the case the candidate doesn’t secure the minimum academic requirements in any subject (as specified)
he must reappear for the semester Examination in that subject or repeat the course when next offered or do
any other specified subject as may be required.
f. A candidate shall be allowed to submit the thesis / dissertation only on successful completion of all
prescribed courses and then take viva- voce examination of the project. The viva-voce examination may be
conducted after completion of the entire course.

5. EVALUATION OF PROJECT WORKS/ STUDIO WORKS

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a. Every Candidate shall be required to submit dissertation/ Studio work after taking up a topic approved by
the Institute.
b. The Thesis/Dissertation/ studio work should be submitted within the end of the Semester.
c. Three copies of the Dissertation/ Studio work certified in the prescribed form approved by the supervisor
shall be presented to the Institute.
d. The thesis/ dissertation will be adjudicated by more than one examiner selected by the Institute.
b. If the report of the examiner is favourable, viva-voce/ jury examination shall be conducted by a board
consisting of the supervisor, Head of the Department and examiners who adjudicated the
thesis/dissertation/ studio work. The board shall jointly report candidates work as:
1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Satisfactory
4. Not satisfactory
c. If the report of the viva-voce is not satisfactory, the candidate can re-appear for the viva-voce examination
after three months. If he fails to get a satisfactory report at a second viva-voce examination, he will not be
eligible for the award of the PG Diploma.
d. If the report of the examiner is not favourable, the candidate shall revise and resubmit the thesis/
dissertation/ studio report before the start of the next semester. If the report of the examiner is unfavourable
again the thesis / dissertation/ studio shall be summarily rejected and the candidate shall undertake another
studio work with the next batch.
e. Failure in studio work will be considered as failure in the semester.
f. INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO :
g. A student must secure at least 40% marks for the internal assessment (Continuous evaluation
containing assignments, stagewise studio submissions including drawings, plans or reports) of the
studio work to attend the external jury/vive-voce at the end of the semester.
h. A student failing to secure the required 40% internal to qualify for to attend the jury should repeat the
design studio project along with the second semester.

6. ATTENDANCE:
a. Candidate shall put in a minimum of 75% attendance in each subject in a semester.
b. Condonation of shortage of attendance up to 10% in any subject i.e. from 65% and above and less than
75%.
c. Condonation of shortage of attendance shall be granted only on genuine and valid reasons on
representation by the candidate with supporting evidence.

7. AWARD OF CLASS:
A Candidate shall be eligible for the award of PG Diploma if he satisfies the minimum academic requirements
in every subject and secures ‘satisfactory’ report on his thesis / dissertation and viva-voce and will earn the class
as shown below :
 First with Distinction 70% or more
 First class below 70% but not less than 60%
 Second class below 60% but not less than 50%

8. WITH- HOLDING OF RESULTS:

a. If the Candidate has not paid dues to the institute or if any case of in-discipline is pending against him the
result of the candidate may be withheld and he will not be allowed into next higher Semester.

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 b. If the candidate is being investigated for any malpractice or disciplinary issues, the academic council
reserves the right to withhold the results
c. The issue of degree is liable to be withheld in such cases.

9. TRANSITORY REGULATIONS:
a. Candidates who have discontinued or have been detained for want of attendance or who have failed after
having undergone the course are eligible for admission to the same or equivalent subject as and when
subject offered.
b. The academic regulation should be read as a whole for the purpose of any interpretation.
c. The institute reserves the right to modify the regulations as and when necessary.
i. The regulations altered may be applicable to all the candidates on rolls.
j. Whenever the word he, him of his occur it will also include she, her or hers.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND RULES TO BE FOLLOWED BY STUDENTS

GENERAL:
i. Hostel admissions are provided based on the availability and as per the rules and students have to pay
the hostel fees as per the instructions of the IIIC administration.
ii. Hostel accommodation is applicable for full academic term only and solely dependent on the student’s
behaviour.
iii. Water taps of W.C. and the baths should be turned off after use. Penalty will be imposed on the
defaulters. Water and electricity should be used economically. Use of electrical appliances e.g.
Heater, rod, stove, kettle, iron, hot plate etc. is strictly prohibited. Defaulters will be levied heavy
fine if found using such appliances and will be liable for dismissal from the hostel.
iv. All lights and fans will be switched off before leaving the room, failing which he/she will be fined
duly.
v. Students should always carry the Institute Identity Card and must produce it on demand.
vi. At the end of every semester, every student will have to obtain a “No Dues” certificate from the
Accounts Department to continue the hostel stay in the next semester.
vii. There will be a hostel committee of four students who will report to the hostel-in-charge (Warden) and
be responsible for day-to-day working of the hostel, Mess and housekeeping. This committee along
with warden and Director will decide the fine amount imposed for defaulters.
viii. It is expected that all students treat the hostel as a home away from their own and keep it clean and
maintain in good shape all the time.
ix. Locks are provided for every room of hostels.
x. If a need arises, the hostel-in-charge or any other authorized staff may access any room in the hostel at
any time, without prior intimation to the occupants of the room.
xi. Use of bathrooms and W.C, should be made with mutual understanding; following a time schedule and
no complaints in this regard will be entertained.
xii. The furniture arrangement will not be changed and not to be shifted to any other places.
xiii. Students are expected not to keep any valuable items/belongings in the Hostel. Management will not
be responsible for the loss of any personal belongings such as laptop, mobile etc.
xiv. Use of Dustbins is compulsory.
xv. Housekeeping staff will clean the common areas, toilets of the hostel once every day.
xvi. In case of failure / damage of any system or appliance, the matter should be immediately reported to
the hostel-in-charge during working hours and to warden assistant/security supervisor on duty during
off hours. No student should try to repair /restore it on his own.
xvii. In case of damages/failure of any system or appliance or property due to misuse, rough handling and
negligence etc., the restoring / repair expenses with penalty will be recovered from the concerned
occupants. In case of common things like TV, Telephone, Cooler, Posts, etc., charges will be
recovered from all the occupants of the hostel.

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 xviii. No visitors are allowed after 7.00 pm. For the daytime visitors, a prior permission from the Hostel-in-
Charge should be obtained. If a visitor comes without prior notice, he should be introduced to the
Hostel-in-charge before going to the hostel.
xix. As harmful creatures/reptiles have been spotted in the campus, it is expected that students take due
care in terms of protective gear (proper footwear etc). Institute does not take any responsibility, in
case of any incident occurring due to negligence on the part the student.
xx. In case of any kind of trouble at night (such as fire, robbers, Inebriated troublemakers etc.) all the
students should make united efforts along with the security guards to solve the problem in an
amicable way. Also, the warden is to be immediately informed of any such activity on the campus.
xxi. Female visitors are strictly prohibited after 7.00 pm, inside boy’s hostel. Male visitors are not allowed
at any time inside girl’s hostel.
xxii. Pets are not allowed in the Hostel/Institute premises.
xxiii. Students should take care to avoid dents, scratches, etc. on the steel/wooden furniture.
xxiv. No alterations should be done in the electrification/wiring. This will be viewed as a very serious
offence and may result in dire consequences for the students.
xxv. Students staying in hostels outside campus will be given priority in allotment of hostel accommodation
in IIIC Hostel in the subsequent year.
xxvi. Safety fire devices are kept in all hostels in order to act against any fire hazards. These are not to be
tampered by the students as they are life saving devices. Any damage to this equipment may be
communicated to the warden.
xxvii. The right to admit or cancel hostel admission and to frame new rules, if required, is reserved with the
authority to maintain peaceful, secure, and a healthy atmosphere in the hostel premises.
xxviii. No separate car parking facility for students is provided. Any loss / damage of teaching equipment or
furniture, total cost of the equipment / furniture will be collected equally from the respective class.

DISCIPLINE:
i. Hostel Timings:
a. Boys & Girls: Up to 10.00 pm from Monday to Friday
b. Up to 10.30 pm on Saturday & Sunday.
Note: Girl’s hostel shall be locked after the above hostel timing, after taking the signatures
of the students by the security Guard/Warden and they are not allowed to come out in night
hours after attendance signature is taken by the security Guard/Warden.
ii. Hostelers should take prior permission from the Rector/Warden for returning to the Hostel after hostel
timing that also, under special and justified circumstances, the students will make the entry at security
main gate in the campus while going out and coming in. They should carry IIIC ID-Card with them
and show to the security on demand while entering the campus.
iii. Students who come late without taking prior permission from the hostel warden shall be permitted after
they make the entry in the late arrival register, after they prove their identity. Necessary disciplinary
action will be taken against the defaulters.
iv. Any student studying is not to be disturbed; also, students studying late hours must not disturb others.
Complaints to this effect will be viewed very seriously. Students are not allowed to play any music
instruments/radio etc. during working hours to avoid any disturbance to the on-going academic
sessions.
v. Students may entertain themselves in a moderate decent and reasonable way. There should not be loud
shouting, whistling, dancing, etc. particularly at nights after hostel timing.
vi. The security guards or supervisor/warden or his assistant/Head/Mentor as been allowed to inspect the
hostel at will. There should be no arguments with them on such visits.
vii. Consuming alcohol/smoking is strictly prohibited in the campus including hostel. If anybody is found
indulging in such activity will be punished severely and even dismissed from the hostel / Institute.
viii. Any kind of event/party celebration is strictly prohibited in the hostel room. If anybody is found
indulging in such activity will be punished severely and even dismissed from the hostel.

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 ix. If anybody is found in infringement of security guard instructions misbehaving in the hostel premises
or Institute premises on road and indulging in spurious activities likely to damage the image of the
college shall be punished.
x. Girl’s hostel areas are strictly out of bounds for boys after hostel timing.
xi. Students found jumping through windows in academic/hostel area will be dealt seriously.
xii. Students are not allowed to accommodate any relative/friends at their allocated or any other room.
xiii. If any IIIC student staying outside wants to stay back in campus hostel for combined study, they need
to take permission from the hostel warden and make necessary entry at security.

LEAVE:
i. Boy’s student proceeding on week-end leave can do so only entering their details in the leave register.
Girl’s students have to submit leave application to warden for the week-end leave.
ii. Students proceeding on any other leave where classes are involved leave form to be submitted to the
warden after taking signatures from Dept. Head and Manager AdmIn.
iii. The students who are required to remain absent from the hostel during night hours or going on leave
must make necessary entry in the leave register kept at security gate after submitting leave application
signed by the individual to the hostel warden. Entry will be made while re-joining also. No student
will be permitted to move out on leave after 10:00 pm unless it is very emergency.
iv. Student proceeding on official work will inform the warden before they move out from the
hostel/campus.

MESS FACILITY
i. Mess serves breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner.
ii. Breakfast is served in limited quantities, but lunch and dinner are buffet style.
iii. The mess timings are as per the existing rules prescribed by the warden.
iv. These timings should be followed very strictly. Mess will be closed at 10.00 pm.

Any issue pertaining to above shall be addressed by the warden and F& B Manager

LIBRARY RULES:
The Library is situated in the ground floor of the main block. The Library comprises of Books, periodicals,
Standards, Thesis, Reference Books, Bound Volumes of Periodicals.
1. Library Timings:
Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
2. Issue / Return Timings:
Monday to Friday same as above
3. All are requested to sign the log register before entering the Library.
4. Users are requested to show their Identity card at entering the Library.
5. Users are not permitted to take personal belongings inside the library.
6. Strict silence shall be observed in the Library
7. Food items are not permitted inside the library.
8. Library materials should be handled with care.
9. The privilege of borrowing books from the Library is limited as follows:
a. Students : 2 Books
b. Teaching staff : 5 Books
c. Non-Teaching : 2 Books
10. Loan period is for a period of 14 days for student and one month for staffs and two times renewals are
permitted.
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 12. In case of loss of a book by the borrower he/she shall either replace the book by a latest or same
edition, or will be required to pay two times the actual price of the book plus overdue charges, if any. If
the book of a multi volume set is damaged or lost the member concerned shall be liable to replace the
whole set.
13. Reference Materials:They include Reference Books, loose issues of periodicals, Thesis, Standards,
CDROM’s & DVD’s etc. they will not be issued out of the library. CDROM’s& DVD’s are available
for faculty only.
14. Misuse of E-Resources/Misbehaviour in the library will be referred to the disciplinary committee for
appropriate action.

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SL Subject Subject Name Marks Hours
No Code
SEMESTER 1

1 IDC 11 INTERIOR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS - I 100 60

2 IDC 12 INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS & 100 60

PRODUCTS
3 IDC13 INTERIOR DESIGN CONSTRUCTION & 100 60
RETROFITTING

4 IDC14 INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES 100 60

5 IDC 15 INERIOR DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 100 60

6 IDC 16 INTERIOR DESIGN DRAWING & 100 125

REPRESENTATION SKILLS

6 IDC 17 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I 100 175

7 IDC18 INTERIOR DESIGN SOFTWARE LAB I 100 100

8 IDC19 INTERNSHIP I 100 200

TOTAL 900
SEMESTER 2
1 IDC 21 INTERIOR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS - II 100 60

2 IDC 22 ERGONOMICS & INTERIOR PRODUCT 100 100

DESIGN
3 IDC 23 INTERIOR LIGHTING & VENTILATION 100 60
DESIGN
4 IDC 24 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II 100 180

5 IDC 25 INTERIOR DESIGN SOFTWARE LAB II 100 100

6 IDC 26 INTERNSHIP II 100 400

TOTAL 540

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IDC11: INTERIOR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS - 1

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. The students will be able to acquire the base knowledge on the principles of design through case
studies & exercises.
2. The students will acquire knowledge on the process of design & will understand the various
determining factors in design.
3. Develop capacity to comprehend with the language & parameters of design.
4. To give insight into various factors to be considered while designing interiors of different types of
buildings.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. SPACES & SURFACES

Space : Space as raw material – Qualitative and quantitative study – Organization of space – Order, growth,
division, sequence and scale.
Surfaces : Functions of surfaces – Ratio, proportion, colour, material, texture, dimensions of 2 D surfaces like
walls, ceiling, floors, dividers etc.

MODULE 2. ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION

Principles of visual composition – Colour in interiors, Building elements in interiors, Human Perception of
interiors- Views. Rules in 3 Dimensional & 2 Dimensional Composition.

MODULE 3. CLIMATOLOGY & BIO-CLIMATIC DESIGN

Climatology & Climatic design, Energy Management, Heat gain & Heat loss, Indoor air quality
Lighting design - Daylight & Artificial lighting in Interiors
Thermal Comfort in interiors.
Passive & Active Design Strategies

MODULE 4. INTERIOR SPACE PLANNING

Study of Factors Influencing Decisions Related to Furnishing of Residential Interior Spaces. Principles of
design, needs and preferences, climate, availability and budget. Factors to be Considered While Designing
Interiors.
Types of interiors - Residential, Commercial, Showrooms, Hotels & Resorts, Office Buildings, Industrial
buildings, Arts/Performance spaces, Hospitals, Anthropometry & Biomechanics. Principles of motion economy.
Design application of anthropometry.
Environmental behavioural aspects in interior design applied in these space types.

MODULE 5. FURNISHING & PLANTSCAPING

Furniture – furnishings – Styles, materials, functions. Styles of furnishing in Interior design.
Interior plantscaping – Plant materials, growth condition, maintenance, importance of plantscaping –
Aesthetics, functional etc.

REFERENCES

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 a. Ching , F. D. K., Architecture - Form, Space & Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc., 1996
b. Bapat S. V., Basic Design & Anthropometry, Pratima Bapat, Pune, 1993.
c. Bapat S. V., Living Areas – Internal Spaces, Pratima Bapat, Pune, 1993.
d. Halse A. O., Use of Colours in Interiors, McGraw Hill, 1968.
e. Ching F. D. K., Interior Design Illustrated , John Wiley, 2012.
f. Ashihara Y., Exterior Design in Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc., 1970.
g. Pickering E., Architectural Design, John Wiley, 1933.
h. Barratt K., ‘Logic and Design: In Art, Science & Mathematics, Design Books, 2005.
i. Architectural Composition and design of Houses by J.S. Yadav.
j. IS 1328 : 1996

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IDC12: INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS & PRODUCTS

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. To introduce students to the variety of Materials & products available to the market through site visits,
assignments, market surveys & product expos.
2. Understand the usage of materials appropriately in Interior design projects.
3. To enlighten the students in responsible usage of Building materials &critically analyze the value of
using more environment friendly socially responsible construction materials.
4. The course will provide the ability to be more responsible interior designers.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Materials- Characteristics, Behaviour, Ability-Use
Bricks/ Terracotta, Lime, Cement, Stone, Wood, Steel, Glass, Aluminium, Metals
Plastics Membrane and Paints
1. Cementitious materials : types, qualities, properties desired, place of availability merits demerits, uses,
prevention & care of stone, bricks, cement, lime, sand, mortar, concrete and plaster
2. Wood, metal & other materials: wood (natural & artificial) - Compressed boards, V boards, Ply wood,
MDF,HDF, fibre boards
3. Glass : Introduction, properties of glass, sheet glass, float glass, plate glass, bullet proof glass, Fibre glass.
Toughened glass, armoured glass, laminated glass, special glass.
4. Steel & Aluminium : metals (aluminium based, copper based, lead based, nickel based, iron based, steel
based) ACPs (Aluminium Composite Panels)
5. Plastics & Rubber : Definition of plastics, classification of plastics, properties of plastics, uses of plastics,
Trade names and Typical Applications of some important plastics, commercial forms of plastics.

MODULE 2. WALLS,FLOORING,CEILING & SURFACE FINISHES

Wall finishes: Mortar & Plaster, Paints, Distempers and varnishes – Types, Composition, application. Wall
cladding – types and it application.

Mortar & Plaster: Cement mortar, lime plaster and gypsum plaster. Fire resistant plaster, X-Ray shielding
plaster and acoustic plaster. Plaster lath and accessories. Plaster over masonry and ceiling. Paints, Distempers
and varnishes: Characteristics of an ideal paint. Classification – various types of paints, their characteristics and
purpose. Composition of paints. Painting process. Application of paints. Defects in painting works. Wall
cladding- stone cladding, tile cladding, and metal cladding. Stucco finish. Discussion: Applied finishes and
building maintenance.

Flooring materials & uses : Tiles- ceramic, vitrified, composites

Ceiling : Gypsum boards, Asbestos, Mineral wool, plaster

MODULE 3. ACOUSTICAL& THERMAL INSULATING MATERIALS

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Acoustics and acoustical insulations : Acoustical tiles,
Heat and sound insulating materials, uses of cork, slag wool, light weight concrete, Aluminium foil.

MODULE 4. FIRE RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Materials and techniques used for water-proofing.
1.Fire retardant materials and their applications.
2.Thermal insulating materials and their applications.
3.Outdoor and infrastructural products used as substitutes in today’s times.

MODULE 5. PREFABRICATED, ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS, DISPLAY PRODUCTS &

ARTEFACTS
Prefabricated & Eco-friendly Building Materials

Partition Wall/ Dry Wall - laminates, veneers, gypsum boards, cement boards, acrylic sheets, Aluminium
Composite panels.

False Ceiling - gypsum boards, plaster of paris, ACPs.

Interior installations, Artefacts & Paintings, Mural Painting, Interior Décor.

REFERENCES

a. Arora S P & Bindra S P, Building Construction, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, New Delhi, 1990.
b. Deshpande R S, Build Your Own Home, Poona Book Corporation, Pune.1985
c. Deshpande R S, Engineering Materials for Diploma Students, Poona Book Corporation, Poona, 1985
d. Deshpande R. S, Modern Ideal Homes for India, Poona Book Corporation, Poona, 1976
e. Mehra. P, Interior Decoration, Hind Pocket Books Ltd., Delhi, 1981.
f. IS 1038 : 1983
g. IS 1328 : 1996
h. IS 3087 : 2005

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IDC 13: INTERIOR DESIGN CONSTRUCTION & RETROFITTING

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. The students will acquire knowledge on various construction techniques & structural systems and gain
the knowledge to blend it with the proposed interior design project.
2. The students will be able choose compatible design & construction solutions for the project.
3. To make the students equipped to bring innovative solutions for rennovation & retrofittig projects.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. FOUNDATIONS & STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS:

Foundation – types of foundations. Assessment of the existing foundations & structures and
interpretations and projections consistent with the interior design proposal – structural
systems used in tall buildings.

MODULE 2. MASONARY & STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Masonary: Technical terms – types of masonary – material study – updated technology in
masonary – Floors & Roofs: Floors – types of floors – material study - updated technology in
floor construction; Roofs – types of roofs – material study – updated technology in roof
construction.

MODULE 3. SCAFFOLDING & FORMWORKS

General Types of scaffolds & Form Work. Basic scaffolding design – material study for
different scaffolding work – updated technology in scaffolding industry - requirements of
good formwork - formworks for different structural elements like beam, column, slab etc...
Period for removal of formwork.

MODULE 4. RETROFITTING & RENOVATION

Shifting, relocating doors & windows, addition of doors & windows, shifting/removal of load
bearing walls, structural repairs, extension - addition of basement, addition of floors,
extension of building – demolition - Retrofitting & Renovation techniques for residential /
commercial buildings - construction management & estimation of repair/renovation -
condition assessment and health monitoring of structures - retrofitting of historical & heritage
structures – case studies.

MODULE 5. RETROFITTING & RENOVATION PRACTICAL SESSION

Sample case studies / problems from construction industries – Identifying solution /
methodology for retrofitting / renovation – drawing preparation in AUTOCAD software –
estimation in Excel software – planning and scheduling of the projects.

REFERENCES

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 a. Pratap R.M (1988) Interior Design Principles and practice, Standard publisher’s
distribution, Delhi.
b. Bindra, S.P. and Arora, S.P. Building Construction: Planning Techniques and methods
of Construction, 19th ed. Dhanpat Rai Pub., New Delhi, 2000.
c. Moxley, R. Mitchell‟ s Elementary Building Construction, Technical Press Ltd.
Rangwala, S.C. Building Construction 22nd ed. Charota Pub. House Anand, 2004.
d. Sushil Kumar. T.B. of Building Construction 19th ed. Standard Pub. Delhi, 2003.
e. IS 3466 : 1988
f. IS 4990 : 2011

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IDC 14: INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. To improve the knowledge of students on the related construction services to be considered while
designing interior spaces.
2. The students will be able to design and accommodate services effectively without affecting the
functional & aesthetic quality of the interiors.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE

Water supply
Hot and cold water supply system, types and sizes; water supply fitting to bathrooms, Water closet, sinks,
bathtubs, washbasins, bidets, showers, urinals etc.
(Different materials and fittings, Hot and cold water supply and its
techniques underground and overhead tanks, water supply layouts of different interior
schemes)
Drainage
Principles of drainage, material for drains, traps – their types, function and uses. Shapes and sizes of pipes for
drainage system, sanitary fixture- W.C., Wash basins, bathtubs, sinks – their types, sizes, Septic tank – types,
sizes etc. Simple exercises on preparation of layout plans for toilet, kitchen (both public and residential)
Sanitation : Sanitary fittings, and fixing methods, different materials, different drawings, systems and disposal
methods, sanitary layout of different interior schemes.), Solid waste disposal & management ,Plumbing fixtures
& fittings, etc.

MODULE 2. LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Lighting systems : Types, fittings , fixtures and switches.
Provisions of standards and energy codes related to interior electrical services.
Automation in lighting industry.
Different system of lighting-both natural and artificial, preparing and planning of electrical layout for different
areas along with various communication equipment by symbolic representation and selection of matching
fittings for different work areas, matching light with site such as drawing room, bedroom, study: bath, kitchen
etc., and public places like offices including basic knowledge of materials, finishes and maintenance, units for
measuring lights.
Electrical systems : Design, Material specifications, electrical layouts, generators, Solar systems management.

MODULE 3. AIR CONDITIONING

Introduction to HVAC, Principles of thermal comfort parameters for humans.

Principles of natural ventilation, Heat load calculations.

Introduction to air conditioning systems, methods of air conditioning, equipment and components used in air
conditioning,Selection criteria, Ducting principles, layout schemes and placement, Mechanical ventilation and
its application.

Introduction to Acoustics and its application to interiors.

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MODULE 4. BUILDING AUTOMATION AND SUSTAINABLE PLANNING OF INTERIOR
SERVICES
AUTOMATION: Surveillance systems, Smart & Intelligent Solutions

SUSTAINABLE PLANNING OF SERVICES : Water management, waste management, Reuse & recycling of
materials, infrastructure

MODULE 5. FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE PROTECTION :Definition, structural fire precaution, rules, fire resistance, fire fighting, equipments and
detection alarms, sprinklers etc. Fire resisting, retarding materials, means of escape, staircase lifts.

General. Fire resisting properties of materials. Fire resistant construction. Fire protection requirements for multi-
storeyed building. Safety against fire in theatres and cinema halls. Fire detecting and extinguishing system.

REFERENCES

a. F. Hall, Plumbing technology, British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

b. Shubhangi Bhide, Building services & equipments, Rudra offset
c. H. L. Ohri, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Charotar Publishing House
d. Panchdhari, Water Supply and sanitary installations, Bureau of Indian Standards, N.Delhi
e. Sandeep Mantri, Practical Bldg. Const. & its mgmt., Mantri proj. & consultancy Pvt.ltdand
Sanitation, Wiley and Sons, New York.
f. Electrical wiring and contracting (vol. 1 to vol.4), London. The New era Publishing Company.
g. Dr Frith Abnwos and others, Electrical Engineering hand book.
h. William . J. Guinness, Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Buildings, New York : Mc
Graw Hill.
i. Faber, Oscar and Kell, J.R. Heating and Air conditioning of Building. Architectural
Press,surrey, 1945.
j. Prasad Manohar, Refrigeration and air-conditioning. 5th ed, New Age Intl. pub, New Delhi,
1996.
k. Norbert Lechner, Heating, cooling, Lighting Design, Library of congress Cataloguing in
l. Donald Hoff, Building services and equipments, Library of congress Cataloguing in
Publication Data
m. Ernest Tricomi, ABC of Air-conditioning, D. B. Taraporevala & sons
n. Madan Mehta & James Johnson, Architectural Acoustics, Principles and Design
o. Frank and John Walk, Noise and vibration, British Library Cataloguing in Publication Dat
p. IS 2645 : 2003
q. IS 4984 : 2016

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IDC 15: INTERIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the course the students will have knowledge on

1. The students will be equipped with knowledge and skills needed such as management of office along
with current practices, codes of conduct required to enhance skills and techniques of managing small
and large scale residential and commercial interior projects. Principles
2. The course will equip the learner to start his/her own interior design enterprise overcoming the
challenges in the profession.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. INTERIOR PROJECTS – TIME MANAGEMENT

Construction Scenario, - Construction Participants, Construction Industry in India, Current Needs, Development
Project in India, Definition of a Project, Project Categories, Project Objectives, Project Environment,
Development Efforts as Projects, what is Project Management, Project Time Management, Project Resource
Management, Project Cost Management, Project Risk Management.
Network Based Resource Planning, Introduction, Time Scale Network, Drawing Time Scale Network, Project
Management Styles, Last Finish Style Management, Planning for all resources, Resource Flow Monitoring,
Summary.
Network Crashing or Compression, Introduction, Network Compression or Crashing, Normal and Crash Time,
Cost Slope, Summary.
Project Monitoring and Control, Introduction, Monitoring of Project Implementation, Project Progress Control
Chart, Summary.
Case Studies

MODULE 2. TENDERING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

1.Introduction, definitions and Tender types.

2.Tendering Procedure

3.Aspects of Tender

4.Preparation of Tender Document

5.Contractual Procedures with its preparation

MODULE 3. INTERIOR PROJECTS - COST MANAGEMENT

Estimating, costing and analysing rates: Introduction to concept of estimation, costing and rate analysis. Need
for estimating, costing and rate analysis.
1.Components of estimation, costing and analyzing rates (drawings and specifications, units and modes of
measurements, work output, material and labour cost, contingencies, professional fees, indirect costs etc.
2.Methods of estimating (lump-sum, work specific, item rate etc.); costing (percentage basis, item rate basis etc)
and rate analysis (item rate basis).Sensing

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MODULE 4. CASE STUDIES IN TIME MANAGEMENT
Preparation of WBS

Project monitoring and Control

MODULE 5. CASE STUDIES IN COST MANAGEMENT

Preparation of Contract documents

Budget Preparation

IS CODE & OTHER REFERENCES

1. PMBOK GUIDE AND STANDARDS

2.IS 1200 -1 (1992) : METHODS OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

WORKS

3.DSR Vol I & II - (2018)

4.DAR Vol I & II - (2018)

REFERENCE BOOKS:

a. Chandra 1. Roshan Namavati, Professional Practice (Estimation & Valuation), Lakhani Book depot
b. Roshan Namavati, Architectural Detailing in Residential Interiors, Lakhani Book depot
c. C M Pitrowski, Professional Practice in Interior Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold
d. Harry Siegel, CPA, Alan Sigel, A Guide to Business Principle and Practices for Interior Designers,
e. Whitney library of design.
f. William R. Hall, Contract Interior Finishes, Whitney library.
g. William Rupp, Construction Materials of Interior Design, Whitney Library.
h. Gupta C.B, and Srinivasan N.P, Entrepreneurship development in India, Sultan Chand & Sons, New
i. Delhi, 2004.
j. Chunawalla S.A, Sales Management, Himalayan Publishing House, New Delhi, 1991.
k. Vasant Desai, Project Management and entrepreneurship, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi,
l. (2000).
m. Aiyar,K. (2011), The Indian Stamp Act, Universal Law Publishing, New Delhi.
n. Basu, D. (2012), constitution of India, Lexisnexis, New Delhi.
o. Bhaskaran, G. (2000), The Land Acquisition Act, 1984, C. Sitaraman & Co., Chennai.
p. Gajaria, K. (2002), Laws relating to building and engineering contracts in India, Butterworths, New
Delhi.
q. Joshi, P. (2003), Laws relating to infrastructure projects, Butterworths, New Delhi.
r. Kulkarni, V. (2012) Maharashtra Land Revenue Code Ashok Grover and Co, Aurangabad.
s. Powell- Smith, V., Billington, M. (1990). The Building regulations, BSP Professional Books, Oxford.
t. Reston, J. (2000), Dictionary of property and construction law. E and FN Spon,. London, London.
u. Row, S. (2011), the Registration Act. Law Publishers, Allahabad.
v. Singh, G. (2011). Commentary on the transfer of property act. Delhi Law House, Delhi.
w. Tendulkar, S., Bhatt, H. (2006). MRTP 1996. Noble Law House, Mumbai.
x. Uff, J. (1985). Construction law – Law and practice relating to the construction industry. Sweet and
Maxwell, London.

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 y. Chakraborty, M, (2005), Estimating, costing, specification and valuation in civil engineering. Jain
Book Depot, New Delhi.
z. Dagostino F., Feigenbaum k. (2011). Estimating in building construction, Prentice-Hall, London.
aa. Duttam B., (2008), Estimating and costing in civil engineering – Theory and practical. UBS
Publishers, New Delhi.
bb. Joglekar, P. (2003), Practical information for quantity surveyors, property valuers, architects, Joglekar
Publication, Pune.
cc. Kharb, K. (1999), Guide for quality surveyors, engineers, architects and builders. Vol.1,2,3 Kumar
Book Depot, New Delhi.
dd. Peurifoy R., Oberlander, Gerald D. (2011), Estimating construction costs. McGraw-hill, USA.
ee. Rangwala S., Rangwala K. (2006), Estimating costing and valuation (Professional Practice). Charotar,
Anand, Gujarat.

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IDC 16 : INTERIOR DESIGN DRAWING & REPRESENTATION SKILLS

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the course the students will have knowledge on

1. To improve drawing and presentation skills necessary for making Interior design ideas, drawings &
presentations.
2. The course will equip the learner to get expertise in using different representation techniques skills in
an interior design project.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. BASIC REPRESENTATIONAL SKETCHING & RENDERING

Free hand drawing of object human figures and natural elements – part of building environment, plants, trees,
flowers, etc. Outdoor sketching: study of form, their combination balance, etc.
Study of colour, composition, colour rendering of object, plants, interior spaces. Rendering of objects, built and
natural environment with advance presentation skill, surface finishes.

MODULE 2. UNDERSTANDING ART AND GRAPHICS

Relationship between Art and Design with man – Space and environment – Concept of Space – Articulation of
Form – Sense of enclosure – Organization of Forms and Spaces –Abstract art – Expressionism – Tessellation

Colour – Properties of colour – Colour schemes – Types of colours - Application and visual effects of colour

Graphic representations – Visual composition and Abstraction- Exercises involving Logo design, collage,
calligraphy, and printing.

MODULE 3. INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING

Drafting techniques, symbols, and architectural lettering. Architectural scales.
Documentation of interior spaces

MODULE 4. PERSPECTIVE PROJECTIONS IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Characteristic of perspective drawing. Concepts and methods of perspective drawing. One point and two point
perspective of simple geometrical shapes.

One, two and three-point perspective of building interiors. Adding of figures, trees furniture etc., shade and
shadows and applying rendering techniques.

MODULE 5. PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

Introduction to the importance of presentation techniques in interior design – Working drawing sample –
Plan, elevation, section, details to the scale – Format of the sheet.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

a. Stephen Kliment, Architectural Sketching and Rendering: Techniques for Designers and
Artists,Watson Guptill, 1984.
b. Maureen Mitton, Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to graphics, models and

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 c. presentation techniques, 3rd edition, wiley publishers, 2007.
d. Francis D.Ching, Design Drawing, Wiley publishers.
e. Bellings, Lance Bowen. Perspective space and Design.

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IDC 17: ID STUDIO I- INTERIOR DOCUMENTATION & DESIGN (GROUP)

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Accurate & precise documentation of the space for design.

2. Socio-physical surveys to arrive at the requirement from the site/space.
3. Apply the knowledge acquired from the main subject courses in design.
4. Apply software skills learned as part of the Interior software lab.
5. Develop presentation skills in effectively convey the design concept to the client.
6. Develop architectural drawings supporting the design complying to all the statutory requirements like
NBC, KMBR,KPBR,Fire,PCB,etc.
7. Project planning, Management, scheduling, prepare estimates for the design, Preparing and analysing
rates, etc.

COURSE CONTENT

The aim of the studio is to get the students familiar with documenting a given space and design the space
appropriately for the client considering the socio-physical requirements.

Anthropometry : Anthropometric data and special requirements for human needs with
relation to movement, functions, furniture and space.
- Process of design
- Interior Accessories design
- Design of Simple furniture’s with Activities – Seating, Working, Sleeping, Storages.
- Design Development including case studies

Major Project : Document the site & design interior spaces for a residential building.
Concept, theme,layout, zoning, color palette,Lighting design, component & material specifications,Product &
furniture design. Preparing construction drawings, service drawing, costing, BOQ, tender drawings,etc.

Minor Project : Detailing out specific spaces from the residence project (Major) Toilet/Kitchen/Bedroom
Preparing construction drawings, service drawing, costing, BOQ, tender drawings,etc.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Karlen Mark, Space planning Basics, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1992.

2. Joseph D Chiara, Julius Panero, & Martin Zelnick, Time Saver standards for Interior Design & space
planning, 2nd edition, Mc-Graw Hill professional, 2001.

3. Francis.D. Ching & Corky Bingelli, Interior Design Illustrared, 2nd edition, Wiley publishers, 2004.

4. Julius Panero & Martin Zelnick, Human Dimension & Interior Space : A source book of Design Reference
standards, Watson – Guptill, 1979.

5. Ching , F. D. K., Architecture - Form, Space & Order, Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc., 1996

6. Bapat S. V., Basic Design & Anthropometry, Pratima Bapat, Pune, 1993.

7. Bapat S. V., Living Areas – Internal Spaces, Pratima Bapat, Pune, 1993.

8. Halse A. O., Use of Colours in Interiors, McGraw Hill, 1968.

9. Ching F. D. K., Interior Design Illustrated , John Wiley, 2012.

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 10. Ashihara Y., Exterior Design in Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc., 1970.

11. Pickering E., Architectural Design, John Wiley, 1933.

12. Barratt K., ‘Logic and Design: In Art, Science & Mathematics, Design Books, 2005.

13. Architectural Composition and design of Houses by J.S. Yadav.

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IDC 18: INTERIOR DESIGN SOFTWARE LAB & DIGITAL FABRICATION

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. The students will get familiar with CADD platform in developing, designing & quantifying design
elements in an interior design project.
2. The students will acquire knowledge on visualization & representation of interior design through CAD.

COURSE CONTENT

To introduce students to CAD & related visualization & representation skills.

The learner is expected to prepare working drawing and details of Residential furniture

systems using various materials such as wood, plywood, block boards, artificial boards, metal, glass,

stone etc in various finishes.

MODULE 1. AUTOCAD,MODEL SPACE & LAYOUT

Drafting techniques, graphic codes, symbols and architectural lettering
Working drawing of the Studio Project.

MODULE 2. 3 DIMENSIONAL VISUALISATION OF SPACES & SURFACES

Solid modeling : concepts behind solid modeling, composite solids creation and modification, solids

Google Sketchup/Rhinoceros/Grasshopper.

MODULE 3. REVIT (2D + 3D)

Introduction to REVIT ,Learning to use basic tools such as wall,roof floor ,staircases,dimensioning,plotting etc.

MODULE 4. 3D RENDERING & PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

Presentation softwares : Adobe suite - Photoshop, Indesign.

Rendering Platforms (Views & Walkthroughs) : Sketchup Vray/3Ds MaxVray. Lumion,etc..

MODULE 5. PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

MS PROJECT, CANDY , PRIMAVERA.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

a. F D K Ching, Building Construction Illustrated, Van Nortrand

b. William P. Spence L. Duane Griffith, Furniture & Cabinet Construction, Prentice Hall Inc. New Jersey

c. Mario Dal Fabro, How To Build Modern Furniture, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York.

d. William P. Spence L. Duane Griffith, Cabinet making, design & construction, Prentice Hall Inc. New
Jersey

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 e. D.A.C.A. Boyne, Architects’ Working Detail Vol. I/ III/ IV/ V & VIII, The Arch. Press Ltd. London

f. Auto Desk, Revit 2017 for Architecture, Sybex, 2016 .

g. Auto Desk, 3D MAX comprehensive tutorial resources Wiley 2014.

h. Sketch up for interior Design . 3D visualising designing & space planning by Lidya Sloan, Wiley

Publisher - 2014

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IDC 21 : INTERIOR DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS -II ( SPACE PLANNING)

LEARNING OUTCOME
1. Understand the concepts and basics of interior design of specific spaces & uses.
2. Able to apply the tangible and intangible aspects of dealing with different space types and user groups.
3. Develop the ability of designing considering the environment behavioural aspects of people & spaces.
4. Develop critical thinking into the traditional concepts/rules in space planning.

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF SPACE PLANNING CONTINUED

Study of Factors Influencing Decisions Related to Furnishing of Residential Interior Spaces
Principles of design, needs and preferences, climate, availability and budget development.

MODULE 2. DESIGN AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

Establishment of areas for different units - function, furniture requirement & number of persons, Orientation,
Grouping of user's area, Circulation between and within user's area, Light and Ventilation, Flexibility, Privacy,
Roominess (spaciousness), Services, Aesthetics, Requirement for air conditioning & central heating, Cost.

MODULE 1. DESIGN SPACE PLANNING

Design Space Planning - Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Hospitals, Hotels & Resorts, Educational
institutions, Cafes, Office buildings, Arts & Performance centers.

MODULE 2. ANTHROPOMETRY & BIOMECHANICS

• Definition & scope
• Physical dimensions of human body as a working machine
• Human body as a system of levers
• Identification & analysis of posture
• Effect of wrong posture on cardiovascular & musculoskeletal system (back trouble, inter vertebral disc
pressure, lower back and inter abdominal pressure)
• Correct technique for lifting and carrying weight. Principles of motion economy
• Design application of anthropometry
• Design of equipments and tools according to consumer ergonomics.
• Study of basic furniture dimensions based on anthropometries measurements.

MODULE 3. ENVIRONMENT BEHAVIOR STUDIES & TRADITIONAL CONCEPTS

Environmental behavior studies on Interior design- Territoriality, Crowding, etc., Effects of colour on Human
Behavior,Effects of music on Human Behavior,

Design for the physically challenged in different spaces.

introduction of vaastu and feng shui : Various Principles of Indian Vaastu Shastra.

Various Principles of Chinese Feng Shui and their application in modern building construction and interior
design., Case Studies.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

RESIDENTIAL SPACE DESIGN

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 a. AganTessi, The House - Its Plan and Use, JB Lippincott & Co.,1976
b. Alexander NJ Designing Interior Environment, Harcourt Brace, Johanovich, New York
c. Allen Edward, How Buildings Work, Oxford University Press
d. De Chiara Joseph &Callender John, Time Saver Standards for Building Types forArchitectural
Types,Interior Design,McGrawHili Book Co.

COMMERCIAL SPACE DESIGN

e. Cerver F A, Commercial Space, Office Design & Layout, Rotovision SA
f. Cerver F A. Commercial Space, Bars, Hotels & Restaurants, Rotovision SA, Switzerland
g.
h. "GOLDEN PRINCIPLES OF VASTU SHASTRA Vastukarta". www.vastukarta.com. Retrieved 2016-
05-08.
i. Acharya P.K. (1946), An Encyclopedia of Hindu Architecture, Oxford University Press
j. Vibhuti Sachdev, Giles Tillotson (2004). Building Jaipur: The Making of an Indian City. p. 147. ISBN
978-1861891372.
k. Dunning, Brian. "Feng Shui Today". Skeptoid.com. Retrieved 30 October 2016.

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IDC 22: ERGONOMICS & INTERIOR PRODUCT DESIGN

LEARNING OUTCOME
To enable students to :
1. To acquire knowledge about the various materials used in furniture.
2. To know the multiple use of furniture keeping the constraints of available space. To learn to care &
maintain the furniture with various finishes.
3. To learn about the various furnishing styles around the world and critically look at the same.
4. The students will acquire knowledge on how interior products & furnitures can be ergonomically &
aesthetically designed & manufactured.
COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. ERGONOMICS
Body dimensions and its application in design, Dimensional optimization for the population and use of
percentile, The musculoskeletal system and joints, motion study, Human body follows the principle of
lever,Basic model on calculation of biomechanical stresses on our body. Effect of stresses imposed on body.

Design from the view point of biomechanics, Work posture analysis, Static and Dynamic work, The visual,
auditory and thermal environment and their impact on design.

Design for the physically challenged.

Controls and display Psycho physiological aspects of design.

• Research techniques in Ergonomic data generation, interpretation and application of statistical methods. Case
analysis.

• Mini Project work involving Ergonomic design research for product system..

MODULE 2. FURNITURE STYLES

History of Furniture Style

Traditional, Contemporary & Modern Indian Furniture

Basic Materials Used for Furniture

Types of wood, processed wood (block boards, laminates, veneers, particle board), metals, cane & other wicker
materials, plastics, fibre glass.

MODULE 3. FURNITURE FINISHES

Finishes Used on Furniture

Varnish, polish, lacquer, melamine, paints, staining, upholstery finishes, poly urethane, carving & inlay works.

MODULE 4. TYPES OF FURNISHINGS

Types of Furnishings

Curtains, draperies, upholstery, bedspreads cushion covers, loose covers, blinds, carpets and rugs

Leather, rexin & fibreglass as furnishing materials.

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Selection of Material for Furnishing

Colour, pattern, texture, style, cost, durability, maintenance etc

Furniture Care & Maintenance

Care and Maintenance of Furnishing Materials

Flexible Furniture (Need & Design)

MODULE 5. SEMINAR/WORKSHOP/THEORY/CASE STUDY

Advanced technologies in industrial production of Interior design products & Furnitures

3D printing, CNC Milling, Fablab, Lathe

Market survey

CARPENTRY : Wooden Joinery & Carpentry The different types of joineries used in making furniture.

Furniture Detailing: Detailed drawing of different types of furniture with their joineries.

Preparing furniture models -

Application of Furnishing, Window treatment, Floor coverings, Upholstered furniture.

Site Visits, Industrial visits - Sanitary wares, Sanitary fittings, Light accessories & Fittings, Decorative products,
etc.Information Systems

REFERENCES

a. Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture ClassicsSince 1945; Thames & Hudson
b. Cornan Terence, New House Book, Guild Publishing
c. Darby Tom, Making fine furniture; Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
d. De Chiara Joseph &Callender John, Time Saver Standards for Architectural Types andInterior Design
& Space Planning; McGraw Hill Book Co.
e. Grandjean E, Fitting the task to the Man, Taylor& Francis, London, 1988.
f. IS 12406 : 2003
g. ISO TC-PC 287 (P)
h. ISO TC- 296 (P)
i. ISO TC- 218 (O)
j. ISO TC- 136 (O)

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IDC 23: INTERIOR LIGHTING & VENTILATION DESIGN

LEARNING OUTCOME
1. To give insight into various factors to be considered while designing the lighting scheme forf different
types of buildings.
2. The students will acquire knowledge on quantifying the required levels of illumination for any interior
spaces.
3. The students will be able to understand about different lighting types,patterns & fixtures and to apply in
the design considering the context.
COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1. INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING IN INTERIOR

The household activities with special reference to light requirement, Cultural and social aspects of lighting,
Physiology of vision, Lighting sources: natural lighting and artificial lighting (traditional to modern), Light
measurements and units of measurement of lighting.

MODULE 2. NATURAL VENTILATION

Macro climate, Topography, Micro climate,

MODULE 3. VENTILATION DESIGN

Bio-climatic design, Passive design strategies

MODULE 4. QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF ILLUMINATION

Introduction Quantity of Illumination

1. Factors affecting the quantity of illumination in a room: room proportion, colour, texture and cleanliness of
room surface, lamp lumen, lamp lumen depreciation

2. Competition of room index, coefficient of utilization, maintenance factor of luminance

3. Planning lighting installation for a given interior space

4. Evaluation of illumination at task/work place against the recommended requirements of illuminization for
various activities (ISI & IES recommendations)

Quality of Illumination : Colour rendition, Spatial distribution of light: direct, indirect & diffused, Glare:
illuminance contrast, illuminance uniformity

MODULE 5. LIGHTING TYPES AND AUTOMATION

Local & general lighting, Applied lighting, Architectural lighting, Recessed lighting, Luminous walls &
ceilings, Luminance & Lighting, Controls type, selection, care, maintenance and economic use, lamp holders,
lighting switches, motion sensors.

BUILDING AUTOMATION : Automation in lighting industry.

REFERENCES

a. Climate Urban environment & Management- Compiled by Archana Ghosh, 2003

b. Davidson J, The Complete Home Lighting Book, Casell, UK, 1997

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 c. De Chiara Joseph & Callender John, Time Saver Standards for Architectural Types & Interior Design
& Space Planning, Mc Graw Hill Book Co.

d. Wieltide, Elizabeth, Lighting, Ryland, Peters & Small, London

e. Whitehead R, Home Lighting Ideas Bedrooms & Baths, Rockport Publishers, Masachusetts

Whitehead R, Home lighting Ideas Dining Rooms & Kitchen, Rockport Publishers, Masachusetts

f. IS 15111 (Part 1 & 2):2002

g. IEC TC- 86 (P)

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IDC 24 : ID STUDIO I- INTERIOR DESIGN (GROUP & INDIVIDUAL)

LEARNING OUTCOME

1. Accurate & precise documentation of the space for design.

2. Socio-physical surveys to arrive at the requirement from the site/space.
3. Apply the knowledge acquired from the main subject courses in design.
4. Apply software skills learned as part of the Interior software lab.
5. Develop presentation skills in effectively convey the design concept to the client.
6. Develop architectural drawings supporting the design
7. Project planning, Management, scheduling, prepare estimates for the design, Preparing and analysing
rates, etc.
8. The students will be able to acquire the knowledge of designing interior spaces of a particular type of
building.

COURSE CONTENT

The aim of the studio is to get expertise in designing, contracting, construction & professional dealings in
interior design projects.

Major Project : Document the site & design inerior space for a commercial/office building.
1. The assignment may include large commercial projects like corporate office of a Multi National corporation/
Showrooms
OR
2. Designing activity based small to medium sized Public spaces such as Art Gallery, Convention centers,
Multiplexes etc.
OR
3. SPA/ Saloon/ Therapy Centre
OR
4. Theme Dine Restaurant
OR
5. Hotel Kitchens.
Minor Project (Individual) : Detailing out specific spaces from a live project assigned to the students.
Preparing construction drawings, costing, BOQ, tender drawings,etc.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Karlen Mark, Space planning Basics, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1992.

2. Joseph D Chiara, Julius Panero, & Martin Zelnick, Time Saver standards for Interior Design & space
planning, 2nd edition, Mc-Graw Hill professional, 2001.

3. Francis.D. Ching & Corky Bingelli, Interior Design Illustrared, 2nd edition, Wiley publishers, 2004.

4. Julius Panero & Martin Zelnick, Human Dimension & Interior Space : A source book of Design
Reference standards, Watson – Guptill, 1979.

5. Maureen Mitton, Interior Design Visual Presentation: A Guide to Graphics, Models, and
Presentation Techniques. John Wiley and Sons, 2003

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 6. Mark.W. Lin, Drawing and Designing with Confidence: A step-by-step guide, Wiley and Sons,1993.

7. Robert Rengel, Shaping Interior Space, Fairchild Books & Visuals ,2002

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