ODD SEM: 2019-20
VI th sem. Community living space (Residential Group Housing)
Check list for case studies (Check List is not limited to the points mentioned below)
List is prepared keeping in mind architectural projects for urban design projects students need to refer wherever
applicable.
1Basic Information
Project Name
Architectural consultant
Site area
B/U area
Date of completion
Project location with maps
Geographic location With Maps
Co-ordinates
2, Climatic Conditions
Summer- Max-Min Temp
Rainfall- max in mm (average annual)
Winter -max-min
Relative Humidity
Wind speed
Earthquake zone
Wind direction & Sun path analysis (Presentation form)
Topography
3. Architect’s concept & implication of site analysis in his/her design (Refer site analysis check list)
Write about concept by Architect.
Study Architectural plans list of functions/Activities
Study & present it graphically inter –relation of activities
Circulation within the building/campus & site.
Mark different zones within building & on site as well.
Mark entry exit points with respect to roads
Parking, toilets n(numbers & sizes) as/ NBC
Provision for handicapped, disables etc.(As/ NBC)
Mark vertical zoning/ circulation in sections.
Elevations - mark & write about special features,
Study & mention implications of byelaws, NBC, fire norms, environmental & air authority norms
applicable to that area
Your analytical comments / (+Ve & -Ve points) with your analytical observation (it should come with
plans, sections. Elevations, blow ups etc. Do not mention like summery)
Special materials used, find out any local materials, any special construction techniques used, green
features etc.
Typology of the building with respect to surrounding settlement Architecture style or any historical
significance of using elements.
Interior – lighting, materials, opening sizes, room sizes, as per standards, any green features etc.
Landscape – type of trees indigenous plants, green features used for landscaping etc.
Behavior of the building in different times/Changing dynamics of the building /place at different
interval of timings i.e. early morning/ morning, afternoon, evening, night etc.
Different Users & opinions about building’s user friendliness.
Try to trace Impact of building in surrounding morphology over the years (transformation in
surrounding morphology due to building)
Try to find out any social, cultural, economic or any other changes have come due to project.
Note: After finishing both the case studies students are expected to prepare area inferences chart & Present
Area program of your project.
AR. MADHUR VARSHNEY
AR.DEEPAK SINGH
BMSA,SONIPAT