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2 1.0 TITLES OF THE COURSES: RULES AND REGULATIONS 1.1 Post-graduate degree course in Architecture - Master of Architecture [Advanced Design], abbreviated to M. Arch. [AD]. 2.0 DURATION OF THE COURSES: 2.1 Normal Duration: M. Arch. [AD] - 2 Years (4 Semesters) (Full time) Executive M. Arch. [AD] - 3 Years (6 Semesters) (Part Time) 2.2 Maximum Permissible duration of M. Arch. (full time) is four years and that of Executive M. Arch. (part time) is five years. Students who fail to complete the course within this stipulated maximum period will have to discontinue the course. 2.3 Each semester s programme is made up of about 17 weeks of classes and related academic activities, immediately followed by about two weeks of end-semester examinations in the subjects of the current semesters. After 6 weeks of announcement of results, there will be make-up (supplementary) examinations in the same subjects. 3.0 EDUCATIONAL PROCESS 3.1 Programme Of Studies and Educational Process: Manipal University seeks to provide education which is globally accepted. In all programmes of study, great emphasis is placed on the use of modern communication technology to facilitate imparting quality education to students. The University is committed to develop an efficient and flexible system. The programmes of study are made up of a number of credits. Each semester of study has minimum requirements of number of course credits that must be taken. Each course is defined in terms of contact hours, which may be represented by studios, lectures, tutorials and field visits. Invariably a student will be required to carry out assignments and self- study which may greatly exceed the actual number of contact hours defined for the course. 3.2 Credit Based System: The educational process at MSAP, Manipal, uses a Credit Based System wherein the course content is expressed in number of credits. The present system after several modifications is known as the Revised Credit System The course content of individual subjects (studio, lecture, etc.) is expressed in terms of a certain number of credits. The number of credits assigned to a subject depends on the number of contact hours per week. Normally, in the case of theory subjects (studios, lectures & tutorials), the number of credits is equal to the number of contact hours per week. In the case of practical/field visits, one credit is assigned for every three contact hours per week The course content of each semester is expressed in terms of a specified number of credits. A student is deemed to have successfully completed a particular semester s programme of

3 study when he/she earns all the credits of that semester, i.e., he/she has no F grade in any subject of that semester When a student earns the specified number of credits in every one of the specified number of semesters making up the course, he/she is deemed to have completed the requirements for graduation. This also means, a student should have an E grade or better in every subject of every semester, in order to be eligible to receive the degree. 3.3 Outline of Evaluation The student performance in each theory course (subject) is evaluated out of a maximum of 100 marks of which 50 marks are for in-semester assessment and 50 marks for the endsemester examination The in-semester assessment in theory subjects is based on sessional tests, assignments, quizzes, case presentations, seminars, etc. The students shall be informed, sufficiently in advance, of the procedure followed for in-semester assessment Evaluation of Studio subjects The evaluation of In-semester coursework in the studio subjects will be done by the panel of studio teachers on the works done for the In-semester coursework The End-semester evaluation for studio subjects will be through Viva-Voce, conducted by a jury consisting of one internal examiner and one external examiner. The Viva-Voce will be conducted on the In-semester coursework Evaluation of Thesis The evaluation of In-semester coursework in Thesis will be done by the panel of guides on the works done during the semester The End-semester viva-voce evaluation will be done by a jury consisting of two internal examiners and two external examiners The student performance in the sessional tests, assignments etc., shall be properly documented and announced/displayed on notice boards, within a week of the same The overall performance of a student in different courses (subjects) is expressed in terms of a Letter Grade (details in 3.7). 3.4 Class Committees Constitution of the Class Committees A class committee for each semester of the M. Arch. shall be constituted by the Director to consist of - Class coordinator: A senior member of the teaching faculty. Members: Teachers of all courses of study Functions of the Class Committee The class committee shall meet thrice in a semester. The first meeting will be held before the commencement of the semester in which the nature of the cycle of tests as well as broad assessment procedure for the different assignments/ tests will be decided. The second meeting will be held two weeks after the first cycle of tests to meaningfully interact and express opinions and suggestions to improve the effectiveness of the teaching - learning process and analyze the performance of the students in the tests. The class coordinator

4 should send the minutes of the class committee meeting to the Director immediately after the first two class committee meetings. The third meeting is to be held after one week of the second cycle of tests to assess the performance of the students. 3.5 Promotion to Higher Semesters Academic Performance Requirements A student of first year M. Arch (Full Time) will have to earn a minimum of 25 credits to be eligible for promotion to the Second Year. A student of Executive M. Arch. (Part time) will have to earn a minimum of 14 credits to be eligible for promotion to Second Year and earn a minimum of 50 credits to be eligible for promotion to Third Year A student who discontinues the academic programme for any reason and rejoins the programme at a later date, shall be governed by the rules, regulations, courses of study and syllabi in force at the time of his/her rejoining the programme. 3.6 Attendance Requirements Under the relative grading system a student must maintain an attendance record of at least 75% individually in each subject. Attendance of studios, lectures, tests, practicals and tutorials all count towards the calculation of this attendance percentage Without the minimum attendance, students become ineligible to write the End semester examination in that subject and for subsequent grading The aggregate percentage of attendance of the student during the semester will be entered in his / her grade sheet of that semester. 3.7 Evaluation Procedures Continuous Assessment All courses undertaken by students are evaluated during the semester using internal system of continuous assessment. The student is evaluated on class, tutorial participation, assignment work, lab work, class tests, midterm tests, quizzes, and end semester examinations, which contribute to the final grade awarded for the subject. Students will be notified at the commencement of each course about the evaluation methods being used for the course and weightages given to the different assignments and evaluated activities Relative Grading Marks obtained in the in-semester and end-semester examinations are added together and a 10-point grading system will be used to award the student with an overall letter grade for the course (subject) Letter Grading System Final evaluation of course is carried out on a TEN POINT grading system. Performance Grades and Grade Points are as shown below. A student who earns a minimum of 5 grade points (E grade) in a course (subject) is declared to have successfully completed the course, and is deemed to be have earned the credits assigned to that course. A course successfully completed cannot be repeated.

5 A student should have appeared for the end-semester examination of the prescribed course of study (mere appearance in the continuous assessment tests is not sufficient) to be eligible for the award of the grade in the course. If a student is eligible for but fails to appear in the end-semester examination, he/she will be awarded an F grade (Failed) on the grade sheet. If a student misses the end semester examination for some genuine medical or family problems and take the permission of the Director before the examinations, an I grade is awarded. In subsequent appearance the maximum grade that a student can get is limited to C irrespective of the actual grade he/she gets once an F grade is awarded. The student with I grade will be eligible for whatever grade he/she gets in the subsequent examination. If a student is not eligible to appear in the end-semester examination owing to his/her not fulfilling the minimum attendance requirements, he/she will be required to fulfill the minimum attendance requirements by re-registering for such subjects whenever they are offered at the next available opportunity Grade Point Average (GPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Each course grade is converted into a specific number of points associated with the grade as in These points are weighted with the number of credits assigned to a course. The Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of Grade Points awarded to a student. The grade point average for each semester will be calculated only for those students who have passed all the courses of that semester. The weighted average of GPA s of all semesters that the student has completed at any point of time is the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at that point of time. CGPA up to any semester will be calculated only for those students who have passed all the courses up to that semester.

6 After the results are declared, grade cards will be issued to each student which will contain the list of courses for that semester and the grades obtained by the student, as well as GPA of that semester Valuation/ Personal Seeing Each script of the end semester examination will be independently valued by two examiners and the average of the two is taken as the final marks. If the difference in marks between the two valuations is more than 15%, then the script will be valued by a third examiner. The average of the marks assigned by the third examiner and the nearest mark assigned by the first or second examiner with the marks of the third examiner is taken as the final marks. There is no provision for revaluation of the scripts. However there is a provision of personal seeing of the script Re-registration Students can re-register in one or more subjects of the previous semester(s) (odd semester subjects in the odd semester only, and even semester subjects in the even semester only), provided they have F grade(s) in that subject/those subjects, by paying the prescribed fees. Re-registered candidates will have to attend the classes, secure minimum attendance of 75%, appear for sessional tests/end-semester examinations along with the regular students. 3.8 End-Semester Examination and Make-up (Supplementary) Examination The examinations at the end of a particular semester will be conducted only in the subjects of the current semester. That is, at the end of the odd semester, examinations in the subjects of the odd semester only will be conducted. Similarly at the end of the even semester, examinations will be conducted only in the subjects of the even semester About six weeks after the announcement of results in the current semester subjects, there will be make-up (supplementary) examinations. The make-up examinations will also be in the current semester subjects only The cut-off marks for conversion of marks into grades in the make-up examination will be same as those in the regular end-semester examination, in a particular subject. 3.9 Withholding of Results Results will be withheld when a student has not paid his/her dues or when there is a case of indiscipline pending against him/her Requirements for Graduation A student is deemed to have completed the requirements for graduation if he / she has: I. Fulfilled all minimum requirements in prescribed courses of study and earned the number of credits specified. II. Satisfied all rules of evaluation. III. Satisfied the requirements specified by the Institute, if any. IV. Paid all dues to the Institute.

7 V. Has no case of indiscipline pending against him/her Declaration of Class Students who successfully complete the programme within the normal duration after joining the Institute, getting a CGPA of 8.5 and above, passing all the courses in the first appearance will be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction Students who get a CGPA of 6.5 and above but below 8.5 and who complete the course within the normal period will be declared to have passed in First Class Students who get a CGPA of below 6.5 and who complete the programme within the maximum period after joining the institute will be declared to have passed in Second Class. (These rules and regulations are subject to change/amendment from time-to-time, as and when need arises)

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9 A. COURSE STRUCTURE Executive M. Arch. (Advanced Design) : 3 Year Part Time PG Course First Year M. Arch. FIRST SEMESTER Sl. No. Code No Subjects Lecture/ Studio Tutorial Practical Credits 1 ARM E Energy Efficient Building Design ARM E Advanced Structural Systems & Construction Techniques ARM E Urban Design Studio ARM E Sustainable Practices Studio Sl. No. SECOND SEMESTER Code No 1 ARM E Subjects Studio II Emerging Areas (Institutional Facilities) Lecture/ Studio Tutorial Practical Credits ARM E Project Management ARM E Sl. No. ARM 606 E: Elective I Elective - I 1. Tall Buildings 3. Product Design 2. Advanced Landscape Design 4. Pre-Engineered Buildings Second Year M. Arch. THIRD SEMESTER Code No 1 ARM 701 E Subjects Studio II Emerging Areas (Transportation Hubs) Lecture/ Studio Tutorial Practical Credits ARM 703 E Newer Building Materials ARM 705 E Contemporary Architecture

10 FOURTH SEMESTER Sl. No. Code No Subjects Lecture/ Studio Tutorial Practical Credits 1 ARM 702 E Advanced Building Services ARM 704 E Planning Legislation & Project Implementation ARM 706 E Advanced Construction Studio ARM 708 E Digital Architecture Studio Third Year M. Arch. FIFTH SEMESTER Sl. No. Code No 1 ARM 801 E Subjects Studio III Emerging Areas (Residential Environments) Lecture/ Studio Tutorial Practical Credits ARM 803 E Dissertation ARM 805 E Elective - II ARM 805 E: Elective II 1. Post Occupancy Evaluation 2. Architectural Criticism 3. Re-Architecture 4. Land Economics SIXTH SEMESTER Sl. No. Code No Subjects Lecture/ Studio Tutorial Practical Credits 1 ARM 802 E Thesis ARM 804 E Seminar TOTAL CREDITS : 100

11 B. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION Executive M. Arch. (Advanced Design) : 3 Year Part Time PG Course SL. NO. SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT NAME LECTURE/ STUDIO TUTORIAL PRACTICAL CREDITS IN SEM EVALUATION END SEM THEORY END SEM VIVA EXAM DURATION (HRS) FIRST SEMESTER 1 ARM E Energy Efficient Building Design ARM E Advanced Structural Systems & Construction Techniques ARM E Urban Design Studio ARM E Sustainable Practices Studio SECOND SEMESTER 1 ARM E Studio I Emerging Areas (Institutional Facilities) ARM 604 E Project Management ARM E Elective - I THIRD SEMESTER 1 ARM 701 E Studio II Emerging Areas (Transportation Hubs) ARM 703 E Newer Building Materials ARM 705 E Contemporary Architecture FOURTH SEMESTER 1 ARM 702 E Advanced Building Services ARM 704 E Planning Legislation & Project Implementation ARM 706 E Advanced Construction Studio ARM 708 E Digital Architecture Studio FIFTH SEMESTER 1 ARM 801 E Studio III Emerging Areas (Residential Environments) ARM 803 E Dissertation ARM 805 E Elective - II SIXTH SEMESTER 1 ARM 802 E Thesis ARM 804 E Seminar TOTAL CREDITS : 100

12 C. SYLLABUS Executive M. Arch. (Advanced Design) : 3 Year Part Time PG Course 1 st Year FIRST SEMESTER 1) ARM 601 E : ENERGY EFFICIENT BULDING DESIGN : [ ] To review energy efficient building technologies, understand scope of their applications and design an energy efficient building. To analyze building elements for energy efficiency integration at the building level. Energy and Environmental concerns, Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Nation-owner-designer-user concerns, Climate and Site, Building Envelope-Building Systems- Embodied Energy, Passive Cooling and Sun Control, Day-lighting, HVAC Systems, Active Solar and Photo-voltaics, Bioclimatic Design, Building Thermal and Energy Simulation, Building Energy Audits, Exogenous-endogenous system, Introduction to simulation software, case studies for Buildings Energy Efficiency & Design guidelines for sustainable and environment friendly architecture. 2) ARM 603 E :ADVANCED STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS & CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES :[ ] To understand the structural constraints of complex systems. To appreciate various complex structural systems so as to be able to speculate new possibilites Understanding various structural systems and structural mechanism of complex systems-wind and earthquake resistant building design, Advanced structural systems and construction systems. Overview of design philosophy and selection of the structural systems for tall buildings; criteria and loadings; Gravity load resisting systems, Lateral load resisting systems, structural modeling and analysis; Design criteria for structural members and foundation.- Codal provisions.earthquake resistant building design: Introduction: Importance of earthquake resistant design Fundamentals of the earthquake-resistant design of engineering structures.

13 3) ARM 605 E : URBAN DESIGN : [ ] To familiarize the students with the higher and complex level of city design with emphasis on designing of parts of a city. To know the process of designing for public so as to make the city liveable and enhance the quality of urban life. Levels of urban Design City level, Neighborhood level, Street level, Individual site level, City planning and Site planning. Urban form and morphology, city and its elements, Urban structure, users and activities, communication systems, residential areas, work places and their interrelationships. Components of urban design, Urban aesthetics and image, built form and open spaces, Urban spaces and urban places, concept of Pedestrianisation, malls and plazas and various design elements. The subject will be approached through studio exercises exploring principles of urban design. 4) ARM 607 E : SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES : [ ] To understand sustainability implications of architectural design decisions To formulate Design strategies for sustainable environments Parameters of sustainability, environmental social and economic aspects and their inter-relationship, landuse and construction patterns and their sustainability implications, design strategies springing from environmental conservation, material conservation, design strategies at various levels- city, settlement, site and building, National and global significance, Case studies Building code regulations. The subject will be approached through studio exercises exploring sustainable design strategies. SECOND SEMESTER 1) ARM 602 E : EMERGING AREAS - I (INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES) : [ ] To understand the design parameters of a large scale site designs. To explore the systems for complexities in users, activities and scale, with emphasis on developing modern and technological campuses. The design challenges are to achieve a trend setting design for a institutional campus like university, hospital, research facility, info-tech city, etc. It will involve the philosophy of the facility, the advanced systems to be incorporated and the process of site design. The key issues to be tackled are 1. Technical requirements of the facility 2. Contextual studies 3. Site planning 4. User Activity studies 5. Movement, circulation and connectivity 6. Construction Systems and Building Services

14 7. Iconism and Image 8. Sustainability issues 9. Drawings and representations for design 10. Institutional Facility as a vital Urban Intervention 2) ARM 604 E : PROJECT MANAGEMENT : [ ] To understand project management principles relevant to architectural profession To understand project formulation and feasibility analysis and social cost benefit analysis. Applied management techniques in construction projects. Application of project management tools like CPM and PERT networks to building projects. Concept of project management, relevance of project management to buildng industry. Project management team model. Role of Architect in the project management. Introduction to networking of projects and use of CPM and PERT networking and scheduling tools. Project monitoring updating of networks, advantages and limitations of Bar and Milestone charts. Resource levelling. Nature and development of entrepreneurship importance of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial qualities and characteristics, environmental factors influence entrepreneurship, innovation and entrepreneurship, innovation process, corporate entrepreneurship, project formulation and feasibility analysis. Social cost benefits analysis, institutional support for the growth and development of entrepreneurship in India. 3) ARM 606 E : ELECTIVE I : [ ] A. TALL BUILDINGS To understand the design and construction process of tall buildings. To explore and address the qualitative issues of design in tall buildings. Definition International & Indian concepts, history of tall buildings, need and criteria for development of tall buildings, economics, social conditions, psychological factors, geographical, political & other forces in development, socio-psychological factors effecting such development analysis; studies & methodology to solution users need and demand. Design and construction process. Impact of tall buildings on urban development in terms of increased density, accessibility, transportation and parking; Ownership, management, and maintenance. Fire safety, municipal codes, standardisation. Landscaping in tall buildings. B. ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DESIGN To understand landscape design as a means to enhance the local environment. To develop techniques for detailing of open spaces and public spaces. Study of hard and soft landscape elements design principles plant materials components of hard landscape principles of landscape layout designing site planning for larger developments

15 such as campuses, housing developments recreational facility design. Influence of landscape design on our physical, visual environment tool to utilize the site resources site analysis for larger developments. Introduction to urban landscape design elements of urban landscape park system playground recreational spaces water landscapes. Introduction to ecology and landscape design means to mitigate the human impacts way to rejuvenate our natural resources like water, air, and microclimate methods to protect us from natural forces and elements of nature. Interrelationship and use of various landscape elements/factors /aspects to form a comprehensive landscape proposal. Landscape design at community and individual housing level. Landscape construction and detailing for the various landscape elements/ factors / aspects. Their importance and uses. Especially landscaped places like interiors, terrace gardens, wall gardens, window landscaping etc their designing and detailing. C. PRODUCT DESIGN To understand the design, development and challenges of product development. To develop skills to conceptualize, create and market an appropriate product. Customer Needs, Terminologies of Ergonomics Biomechanics, Commfort zone - Elements of comfort Analysis and designing product based on ergonomics, materials, working parameters and visual perception for product. General awareness of the role of ergonomics in work effectiveness and efficiency. Creativity and uniqueness in design. Visual composition, theory of Colours, function and character. Product impact through design aesthetics and functionality, Concept Generation - Selection Testing, Product Specifications, Study of materials and finishing, Market survey, Product Data Management, Softwares for designing, Virtual Design and Manufacturing Proto Typing Product Planning and Marketing Product Analysis and Cost Optimization. D. PRE ENGINEERED BUILDINGS To understand the design parameters for pre-fabricated buildings. To explore the systems for industrialized building components and modular coordination. Introduction to modular principles and practices. Corbusier approach, modular number patterns, notations of modular design, terminologies in modular co-ordination, dimensioning modular components, modular grids, ISI (BIS) recommendations with exercises. Basic module, planning and component module, structural module. System of proportions. Introduction to building systems, Objectives, criteria etc., different types of building systems traditional, improvised, mechanized, industrialized etc. with special reference to Indian conditions. Introduction to prefabrication of building components, strandardisation, dimensioning of components, design of prefabricates. Pre-cast concrete, Design considerations and constraints, advantages over cast-in-situ construction, construction techniques and jointing details, applications. RCC pre-fabricated proofing systems to cover large spans, with or without north light. Study of pre-stressed concrete, principles and methods of pre-stressing, system of pre-stressing, advantages and disadvantages and applications.

16 2 nd Year THIRD SEMESTER 1) ARM 701 E : EMERGING AREAS - II (TRANSPORTATION HUBS) : [ ] To understand and analyze the design parameters for a multi functional, multi dimensional transportation hubs. To explore the systems for urban context, need analysis, construction technologies, market forces and future trends related to strategically located transport hubs. The design challenges are to achieve a trend setting design for a multi use transport hub, involving the transport modes, public movement, pedestrianization, morphology, mix of uses, infrastructure, technologies and iconism. The key issues to be tackled are 1. Technical requirements of the primary transport mode 2. Contextual studies 3. User Activity studies 4. Market potential and trends 5. Mix of uses 6. Movement, circulation and connectivity 7. Construction Systems and Building Services 8. Sustainability issues 9. Drawings and representations for design 10. Transport Hub as a vital Urban Intervention 2) ARM 703 E : NEWER BUILDING MATERIALS : [ ] To learn about newer building materials and their applications. To explore the latest research and trends in developing new materials. Review of newer building materials such as special glass, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fibre, composite sections, artificial stones, special paints, various metals, photo- voltaic cells embedded in the curtain wall panels used for the energy needs of the interior functioning of the building. Detailing with new materials, Life cycle studies, Sustainability issues with new materials, Case studies for their applications. Multiple usability of new materials. Compatibility of materials. Properties, availability, skill requirements, Advantages Disadvantages of the new building materials. The course will explore current research works being done in the field of material sciences. Nano Technology and architecture.

17 3) ARM 705 E : CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE : [ ] To provide an understanding of development of architecture in the various time frames and styles in more recent past, of both India and the world. To appreciate contemporary trends in Indian and Western Architecture in terms of ideas and directions through the works of outstanding architects. Post and late modern architecture. Rise and development of the Post Modern Architecture theory. Various trend setting architects. Their design philosophies and selected iconic examples. Introduction to the ideas and works of contemporary masters. New Theories of Architecture during the era. Development of other contemporaneous architecture philosophies. The architects and their archetypal designs espousing the architectural philosophies of Hi Tech Architecture, Minimalism, Structuralism, Deconstructivism, critical regionalism, ad hoc revivalism, Metabolism, New Expressionism, Novelty Architecture, Organic Architecture and Blobitecture. Contemporary Western Architecture: Introduction to prevailing world views on contemporary architecture. The architecture of today in the World as well as India. The significant architects and the key works. Continuation of the New Theories in the contemporary era. Multi-disciplinary approach of the latest architectural styles. Culturally and Environmentally Sensitive Architecture. Development of the various relevant philosophies and the significant examples of each Critical Regionalism, Vernacular Architecture, Sustainable Designs, Green Architecture, Bionic Architecture and Bio-mimicry Architecture. FOURTH SEMESTER 1) ARM 702 E : ADVANCED BUILDING SERVICES : [ ] To understand decision making in selection, detailing and integrating various components of building services in the context of service-intensive building, like high rise buildings with an awareness of costs involved To appreciate and understand intelligent buildings Electrical and Mechanical Services in High Rise buildings- Services Planning- Estimation costinglay out detailing- options-selection of systems and components-initial selections and preliminary estimation- thumb rules- space requirements- costing Air conditioning- calculation of heat load and duct sizes, chilled water systems design aspectsselection of machine. Fire services- fire alarm-detectors-design- automatic sprinklers. Electromechanical means of vertical transportation in buildings lifts- traffic analysis- design of speed, size, number, locational and arrangement issues- Escalators and Travelators its components arrangements and functioning, space requirements, construction detailing. Telephone and communication systems, intercommunication systems in buildings, telephone wiring systems, video conferencing, computer networks and trenches and conduits to accommodate the systems. Basics of Building Automation access control, lighting control for both day-lighting and electric lighting, controls for HVAC. Integrated Building Management Systems; different types of sensors

18 and controllers for various building services, concept of building intelligence; integrated management of luminous and thermal indoor environment, including remote monitoring and control. 2) ARM 704 E : PLANNING LEGISLATION & PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION : [ ] To comprehend the range of planning legislations applicable for large projects and procedures for implementation of the same. Legal basis of planning in India, its significance and evolution, the constitutional framework, powers and limitations; legislations related to urban planning and development such as Land Acquisition Act of India, Land development control, Legislation on Conservation of natural resources, etc.; reforms and emerging areas in legislation; eminent domain, police power and taxation; Objectives, Contents and procedures for preparation and implementation of plans; plan making and policy implementation; public participation; urban governance; institutional mechanism; inter organizational cooperation and roles of various actors in the planning process. 3) ARM 706 E : ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION : [ ] To give students exposure to decision making in design (from early stages like selection of materials up to execution) of challenging complex construction situations using modern materials. To develop the skills for accomplishing details for non conventional construction technologies. Contents: Large span roofs- network domes-geodesic domes- space frames, space structures, possibilities in different materials, types of space structures and possibilities in different materials to cover large spans. Shell structures and folded plate structures in concrete, various types, constructional aspects, Grid structures and Skeletal structures, space frames, domes etc. in steel, various types, constructional aspects. External cladding materials and systems, curtain walling in various materials, construction details of glass curtains, Construction techniques to cover large spans using short length timber and laminated timber material, lamella roofing, portal frames, solid beams and web beams. Suspension structures, membrane structures and pneumatic structures, types, materials used, Construction planning with heavy equipment (large scale construction) ready mix concrete developing detail drawings and preparing outline specifications for a unique item- space frame/ dome/curtain wall of their own design. The lecture and seminar content of the course is intended to inform the studio component. Construction planning issues in large scale construction and heavy equipment. The subject will be approached through studio exercises exploring advanced construction systems and technologies. 4) ARM 708 E : DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE : [ ] To explore the various Designing Software for achieving the highly technical and innovative designs in the contemporary profession. To explore the digital systems for the various levels and types of design fields.

19 Experimentation on various designing software to develop complex design solutions, Use of software to enhance non-conventional creativity, Use of software for working on the technical aspects of architecture such as Structural Systems, Construction Technologies, Building Services, Detailing and Materials, Exploring 2D, 3D and moving images for development and implementation of Design Ideas. 3 rd Year FIFTH SEMESTER 1) ARM 801 E : EMERGING AREAS - III (RSIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS) : [ ] To understand housing in terms of design quality, issues, problems and directions in urban and rural context. To explore the systems for urban context, need analysis, construction technologies, market forces and future trends related to housing design. The design challenges are to achieve an appropriate design for the key field of housing for large populations. The residential environments could vary from low cost mass housing, multi group residential districts to high end multi-storied housing complexes. The key issues to be tackled are 1. Spatial quality for housing 2. Contextual studies 3. User Activity studies 4. Market potential and trends 5. Safety in housing 6. Movement, circulation and connectivity 7. Construction Systems and Building Services 8. Sustainability issues 9. Drawings and representations for design 10. Housing as a fundamental citizen need 2) ARM 803 E : DISSERTATION : [ ] To undertake systematic study of architectural issues of current significance in such depth that the student is able to incorporate the relevant once in their thesis. To develop skills of academic/research communication by presenting/publishing the results of the focused study. Every student shall take up a topic related to emerging areas and develop the detail study for the topic. The topic shall be a broad area of intervention. The topic will be a vital component of the intended thesis and should become the base for the theme of the thesis. The dissertation will include

20 an in-depth analysis of the chosen issue and study the impact of the issue on the design process. It will culminate into a research paper for publishing. 3) ARM 805 E : ELECTIVE II : [ ] A. POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION To understand the design parameters for Evidence-based design process. To explore the systems for user feedback to enhance design quality. Building performance concept, measuring performance; elements of building performance: spatial, technological, and technical criteria, total indoor environmental quality (TIEQ), the POE process model: planning, conducting and implementing POE. POE in various environments, Independent & impartial evaluation, regular monitoring and measure feedback and feed-forward, baselines and benchmarks for measurement, data management systems, quantitative and qualitative techniques / measures, various survey methodology, environmental monitoring, sustainable measures, space measurement and cost analysis, impact on the design process, Case Studies B. ARCHITECTURAL CRITICISM To acquaint the students with the Art, skill and techniques of critical appreciation and communication of aesthetics. To develop the techniques of critical writings in the field of architecture in a journalistic manner. Critical appreciation modes, self assessment, expert criticism, jury reports, research papers, authoritative reports. Nature of appreciation, subjective, specific, evaluative, interpretative and descriptive. Biographical, historical, standard and norm based iconographical, doctrine and design principle based and appreciation. Methodology, data collection, processing, analysis derivations and conclusions. Verbal presentation written presentation graphical presentation etc. C. RE - ARCHITECTURE To understand the current need for finding new systems of interventions on existing situations. To explore the methods for establishing logic for interventions. The various types of intervention in existing situations - Redesign, Redevelop, Restructure, Revitalize, Removal, Restoration, Regeneration, Rehabilitate, Reorganize, Renovate, Renewal, and Relocate. Need for intervention. The factors affecting the decisions for specific interventions social, cultural, economic, structural, spatial. The stakeholders and their participation in the process. Methodologies and systems for intervention. Challenges in implementation of interventions. Future trends and speculations. Impact of Re architecture on the precinct..

21 D. LAND ECONOMICS To understand the basic economic ideas related to land-use. To understand the impact of speculation on future trends of construction industry. Basic economic ideas related to land-use, behavior of individuals, firms and market, need for governmental intervention, land use policy and its economic significance- economic behavior of construction industryeconomic implications of design decisions. Real estate market, demand analysis, profitability, social constraints, housing policy, assessment of costs and tax burdens. Assessment of life expectancies of buildings. Means of financing, financial projections. Financial costs and benefits, cash flow, internal rate of return. Risk analysis, social cost-benefit analysis, concordance and discordance analysis. Estimation of total construction costs; Budgeting and financing financial projections, cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis, cash flow, IRR, types of finance. SIXTH SEMESTER 1) ARM 802 E : THESIS : [ ] To develop independent critical thinking and design/ research abilities with reference to advancements in design. To demonstrate an ability to comprehend the nature of architectural challenge and develop pertinent solutions with the help of knowledge grasped through the course. The thesis project is to be undertaken independently by each student on a topic of his/her choice, selected and approved by the faculty during the previous semester as part of course requirements of the subject Dissertation. Thrust areas of work may include architectural design, non conventional construction systems, large span structures, hi-tech architecture, public facilities, urban design, sustainable architecture, building system design, landscape design, detailing in design, etc. The Projects can be of any scale and size (in terms of built areas or detailing) as long as the required rigor and depth is demonstrated by the student to merit consideration as a final project. It is expected that all genre of projects (research study or design) would end with a design solution; all projects should be grounded in a research and critical enquiry. The Project development will involve the aspects of Structural Systems, Construction Technologies, Building Services, Detailing and Materials along with Design considerations, to develop a comprehensive Project proposal. The key stages of the thesis process are: 1. Pre Project : Dissertation 2. Abstract and Introduction 3. Scope and Focus of Project 4. User Activity Studies 5. Case Studies 6. Formulation of Design Brief 7. Site Studies and Guidelines 8. Conceptual Development 9. Final Design Solution

22 2) ARM 804 E : SEMINAR : [ ] To develop the investigative skills of graduate students, through researching one of the topic areas covered in the course. To allow students to discuss ideas and findings in class with their fellow colleagues and the course instructor, hence creating a motivating environment for learning. Contents: To develop the capacity of the students to work either in group or individually undertaking research in a given subject relating to architecture, presenting the observations verbally and graphically, to explore and understand the essence of a design. Acknowledge, appreciate and convey the meaning of quality designs. Identify and study the working of various systems of architecture in the society. Approach, investigate and highlight the various socially relevant issues of design through seminars.