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Faculty of Architecture and Planning
19-05-2025 [01101152] Building Materials & Construction Technology -I
20-05-2025 [01101154] Evolution of Architecture -II
21-05-2025 [01101155] Architecture and Environment -II
22-05-2025 [01101156] Elements of Architecture -II


EACH SUBJECT DEATILS IS HERE
[01101152] Building Materials & Construction Technology -I
1.Advanced brick construction and masonry:
L & T Junctions in different thicknesses of brick wall at
Right/Acute/Obtuse Angled joints, brick foundation and geometry of
complex brick arches.
2.Timber:
Acquiring, conversion, seasoning and sawing of timber; market forms
of timber, timber joineries, timber floors, timber trusses, various timber
construction techniques.
3.Study of various materials:
ACP (Aluminium Composite Panels), Metal, Glass, Paint, Timber
boards, Tiles, etc

[01101154] Evolution of Architecture -II
1. Vedic Architecture:
2. Buddhist Architecture:
The Buddhist Period in India and its Monuments including Buddhist
Chaitya Halls, Viharas and Stupas
3. Hindu Architecture:
Early temple forms derived after the decline of the Mauryan
dynasty in India.
Development of Indian Temple Architecture - Modes and Languages of Indian Temple Architecture, with illustrations of North Indian, Central Indian and South Indian Temples.
Regional water monuments of Gujarat and Rajasthan: Stepwells (Vav) and Reservoirs (Kund).
Residential typologies: Pols, Khadkis, Wadas.
4. Indo Islamic Architecture:
Beginnings of Islamic Architecture in India with special reference to basic early types of monuments: Mosque (Masjid), Mausoleum (Maqbarah), Mortuary Complex (Rauza).
Remarkable monuments built by Islamic invaders in a chronological order ±Arabs and Afghans (Qutub-ud-din Aibak and his Slave dynasty), Khiljis and Tughlaqs, Lodi and Mughal dynasties.
Development of various regional (provincial) styles of Islamic Architecture: - Jaunpur Style - Bengal Style - Malwa or Mandu Style - Different Styles at Deccan - Monuments at Gujarat- Sultanate monuments

[01101155] Architecture and Environment -II
1.Climate:
Constituent elements, Classification of tropical climatic zones. Effect of
climate on man, shelter and environment.
2.Human comfort conditions:
Comfort chart, Comfort Zone, Effective temperature.
3.Macroclimate and Micro climate.:
4.Effect of landscape Elements on Climate and Architecture.:
5.Impact of climate and building on Ecological balance-introduction.:
6.Solar radiation and Architecture. Thermal effect on building materials.:
7.Ventilation:
Air movement & fenestration, solar orientation, Sun path pattern & shading devices, Air flow patterns inside buildings and in building layouts. Effect of Humidity on buildings.
8.Effect of Humidity on buildings.:

[01101156] Elements of Architecture -II
1. To study the Anatomy, Evolution, Attributes, Spatial Role, Applications and Design considerations of the various Architectural Elements evolved through the ages: Roof, Wall, Floor, Column, Window, Door and Stair, etc.: