Chitkara School of Planning & Architecture,

Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Syllabus for B.Arch. Classes (Batch 2016)

SEMESTER – 8
Subject L/ Total Int. Ext. Total
Code Subject Name S T P Periods C Marks Marks Marks
AR V9410/ Architectural Design VIII 00 12 06 18 15 300 200 500
AR V9507
AR L2440/ Studies in Contemporary 02 00 00 02 2 50 50 100
AR L2428/ Architecture
AR V2432
AR L2442/ Environmental Studies 02 00 00 02 2 50 50 100
AR L2431/
AR L2508
AR L2444/ Professional Practice 02 00 00 02 2 50 50 100
AR L2504
AR L2434/ Construction Management 02 00 00 02 2 50 50 100
AR L2424
ELECTIVES II (ANY ONE) 02 00 00 02 2 50 50 100
AR L2446/ Specialised Buildings
AR L2439 (Hospitals)
AR L2448 Housing
AR L2450/ Research Techniques
AR L3414
AR L2452 Advanced Computer
Application in Architecture
AR L2454/ CBCS
AR L2438
Total 10 12 06 28 25 550 450 1000

AR V9410 / AR V9507 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN VIII (0-12-6), 10 CREDITS

Course Objectives:
 To impart training in handling urban design projects related both to new developments as well
as renewal and rehabilitation of existing urban areas.
 To understand the methodology of working with multi-use and mixed-use projects, including
various types of circulation systems
 To develop sensitivity regarding visual and formal aspects of urban design projects
Course Content:
 Possible projects could include (i) Redevelopment, renewal, rehabilitation and revitalization of
small-scale urban areas (such as a neighborhood shopping centre, a housing cluster; (ii) New
Urban Design projects such as community centers, district centers, educational campuses,
group housing, mixed-use projects, etc.
 Introduction to the Project should include special lectures on principles and methodology of
urban design, issues of urban renewal, as well as social, economic and technical aspects of
multi-use and mixed-use urban design projects. Appropriate Case Studies for these should be
cited.

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  The expected end-product would include sufficient number of large-scale drawings (Site
Layout, Plans, Sections and Elevations) and models to present all functional, spatial, formal
and technical aspects of the chosen project.
Note: The project is to be done in groups of 2-4 students, the size of the group commensurate with the scale and
complexity of the stdio project.

Suggested Book(s):
1. Jane Jacobs , The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Vintage Books, (New York ), New
York,1992
2. Malville, John Mckim and Gujral, Lalit M.,ed ., Ancient Cities, Sacred Skies - Cosmic
Geometries and City Planning in Ancient India, Aryan Books International,"
3. New Delhi,2000
4. Ton Hinse The Morphology of the Times: European Cities and their Historical Growth, DOM
Publishers, Berlin,2014
5. John Morris Dixon, FAIA Urban Spaces, New York Visual Reference, New York, 1999
6. Martin M. Pegler, Streetscapes, Retail Reporting Corp., New York, USA,1998
7. Neerja Tiku, Repositioning Waterfront Settlements, Copal Pub. Group, Ghaziabad, U.P., 2017
8. Shannon,Kelly,ed., Reclaiming the Urbanism of Mumbai, Sun Academia, Amster,2009
9. Chapin, F.Stuart, Urban Land-Use Planning, University of Illinois Press, Urbana,1965
10. Kevin Lynch, Image of the City, MIT, Press, USA,1960
11. Edmund N. Bacon, Design of Cities, The Penguin Group, USA,1976
12. Gallion and Arthur B., The Urban Pattern: City Planning and Design, D. Van Nostrand
Company,New Jersey, USA,1976
13. Spreiregen Paul D., Urban Design: The architecture of Town and Cities, Mc Graw Hill Book,
New York, USA,1965

ARL2440/ARL2428/ARV2432 STUDIES IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE (2-0-0), 2 Credits

Course Objectives:
 To expose students to the manifold functional, formal, stylistic and technical attributes of key
architectural manifestations of the last around 25 years (i.e., late twentieth century onwards).

Course Content:
Unit 1: Overview of “Contemporary Architecture”:
 Defining “Contemporary Architecture” – timeline, determinants of building typologies
and ‘styles’, the role of ‘form’, ‘structure’, ‘building technology’ and ‘computer-aided
design’.
 Changing trends in Architectural Practice. The nature of “Global” and “Regional” Design
Practices
 Celebrating Contemporary Architecture -- International Awards & Prizes
 Appropriate examples of above
Unit 2: Landmark Contemporary Architects and Architectural Projects:
 Architectural Work and Design Philosophy of internationally celebrated ‘Star Architects’
and ‘Architecture Collectives’ and giant multinational agencies of the Late 20 th Century &
21st Century.
 Individual projects exhibiting local and regional sensibilities as well as issues of
sustainability.
 Appropriate examples of above
Unit 3: Case Studies – Student Seminars:
 Student Seminars on detailed case studies of contemporary, state-of-the-art projects,
similar in typology to the ones being designed for the course “AR V9408: Architectural
Design VIII”.
 The study / seminar can be undertaken individually or in groups, focusing on analysis of
the functional needs, design development, formal attributes, structure systems, material
and construction of the chosen case example as well as the design philosophy of the
concerned architect / architectural firm.
 Case studies must comprise at least 4 stages – Choice of Case Study, Data Collection, Data
Compilation / Structuring the Seminar, Presentation as PPT and/or Report
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Suggested Book(s):
1. Ruth Peltason, Architect: The Pritzker prize laureates in their own words, Thames & Hudson,
2010
2. The Phaidon atlas of contemporary world architecture, Phaidon Press, London, 2004

3. Klaus-Peter Gast ,Modern traditions: contemporary architecture in India, Birkhäuser, Basel,

2007
4. Francisco Asensio Cerver , The world of contemporary architecture, Tandem Verlag
Konemann, London, 2005
5. Charles Jencks What is post-modernism?, Academy Editions, London, 2007
6. Bhat, Vikram and Scriver, Peter (1990) After The Masters, Mapin Publications, Ahmedabad.
7. Jencks, Charles (1984) The Language of Post Modern Architecture, Academy Editions,
London.
8. Krafft, Anthony (1989) Contemporary Architecture, Biblothego Der Arts, France.
9. Lang, Jon and others (1997) Architecture and Independence, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.
10. Venturi, Robert (1977) Complexity and contradiction in architecture, Architectural Press Ltd.
London.

AR L2442 / AR L2431 / AR L2508 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (2-0-0), 2 CREDITS

Course Objectives:
 To bring in an awareness amongst students regarding the nature of environmental resources
as well as the role and importance of these in improving the quality of human habitat
 To acquaint students with various factors causing environmental deterioration and
degradation and the available preventive and remedial to safeguard the environmental
resources.

Course Content:
Unit-1: Introductory Section
 Introduction of Environment and related area (ecosystem, biodiversity, resources)
Importance, Classification and Characteristics.
 Definition, scope, importance of various terms (Environment, Ecosystem, Energy flow in
ecosystem, ecological pyramids, ecological succession)
 Understanding of major Ecosystem, - Forest, Grassland, Deseret, Aquatic, Hill Area.
Understanding of Biodiversity (importance, issues & types)
 Resources - Forest, Water, Mineral, Energy, Land (Role & Importance of each resources as
well as associated problems)
Unit-2: Environmental Problems and Issues
 Pollutions types, cause, effects and major solutions (Air, Water, Soil, Marine, Thermal,
Nuclear )
 Introduction of Climate change, Global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain and
nuclear accident. (cause, impact and control major)
 Urban Issues – Solid Waste Management (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Roads,
Hospitals)
Unit-3: Preventive and Remedial Actions
 Major Environment Act – Environment Protection Act, Air Act, Water Act, Wildlife
Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act. (Role & major features)
 EIA – Environment Impact Assessment for an architectural project.
 Case studies of ongoing construction projects and/or completed and operational projects

Suggested Book(s):
1. Das Gupta, Sumita, Environment Education: A book of activities: Climate change natural
resources; Centre for Science & Environment , New Delhi, 2011
2. Mahapatra & Richard, Environment Reader for Universities, New Delhi Centre for Science &
Environment, New Delhi, 2017
3. Lawmanns, The Environment Protection Act , Kamal Publishers, New Delhi, 2017
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 4. P. Sleelakrishan , Environment Law in India, Butterworths, India: 1999
5. P Venugopal Rao (2008) Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall
of India Private Limited, New Delhi
6. Anil Kumar De and Arnab Kumar De (2007) Environmental Studies, New Age International
Publishers, New Delhi.
7. Erach Bharucha (2005) Text book of Environmental Studies for undergraduate courses,
Universities Press, Hyderabad
8. Benny Joseph (2009) Environmental Studies, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi
9. Goel SL and Kumar R (2001) Disaster management, Deep and Deep publications.

AR L2444 / AR L2504 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (2-0-0), 2 CREDITS

Course Objectives:
 To bring in an awareness regarding institutional framework for Architectural Practice in India.
 To provide a comprehensive understanding of the nature of architectural practice, business
aspects of management of architectural firms, career management and decision-making.
 To familiarize students with the legal basis for architectural practice, the role of architects in
the design and construction process, and strategies to enhance architectural leadership in the
construction industry.

Course Content:
Unit-1: The Institutional Framework:
 Architects – Role, Functions, Social Obligations, Profession Activities, Responsibilities etc.
 Indian Architects Act 1972 – Scope, Objective, Role & Importance in managing the
profession.
 Council of Architecture – Constitution, Role and Function, Registration of Architects etc.
 Indian Institute of Architects – History, Objectives, Role and Function in promoting
Architectural profession and education.
Unit-2: Architectural Practice:
 Architectural Practice – Type of Practices, Setting office, Office Organization, Management,
Income Tax, Service Tax etc.
 Architectural Competition – Importance, Type, Procedure, Guidelines framed by Council
of Architectural to conduct competition, including Role of Board of Assessors, Professional
Adviser and Technical Advisers.
 Valuation - Purpose, Objective, Types and Method of valuation.

Unit-3: Professional Conduct

 Duties, Responsibilities and Liabilities of Client, Architect, Contractor and their mutual
relationship.
 Conditions Governing the Appointment of Architects, Scale of Professional charges,
Execution of work and payment of fee.
 Code of Professional Conduct
 Copy Right Act as Applicable to Architectural work.
 Complaints – Procedure for lodging complaints, and their Resolution based on Indian
Architects Act 1972

Suggested Book(s):
1. Architectural Practice in India by "Deobhakta , Madhav and Deobhakta , Meera" , Hyderabad
Pragati Offset Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, 2007.
2. Professional Practice With Elements Of: Estimating, Valuation, Contract & Arbitration, Dr.
Roshan H. Namavati, Lakhani Book Depot, Mumbai, 2008.
3. Architectural Practice And Procedure, Dr. V.V. Apte, Mrs. Padmaja Bhide, Pune, 2008.
4. The Handbook of Professional Documents, 2015, Council of Architecture, New Delhi, 2015

AR L2434 / ARL2424 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (2-0-0), 2 CREDITS

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Course Objectives:
 To bring about awareness of the significance of project management in construction industry
and to enhance the professional ability of students as regards the methodology of executing a
Project.
 To expose students to the current techniques of planning, programming and management of a
project.
 To generate awareness of methods of ensuring safety and quality of resources at construction
sites.

Course Content:
Unit-1: Introduction to Construction Project Management
 Significance of Construction Project Management; Aim, objectives and functions of
Construction Management.
 Role of an Architect in Construction Management.
 Resources of Construction Industry; Construction stages, Construction team.
Unit-2: Techniques used in Construction Project Management
 Types of Contract; Work Breakdown Structure and Scheduling; Bar charts and limitations
of bar charts.
 Elements of Network – Event, Activity, Dummy, Network rules, Graphical guidelines for
network, Numbering of events, development of Network.
 Development and analysis of Critical Path Method network.
 Project Cost optimisation, Resources scheduling using CPM, and Line of Balance method.
PERT time estimates, time computation & network analysis.
 Computer applications in Project Management.
Unit-3: Safety and Quality Management at Construction Site
 Planning of temporary services at the site; Safety precautions at construction sites; Security
of materials at building site.
 Stages of inspection and quality control.

Suggested Book(s):
1. Chitkara, K. K. (1998) Construction Project Management: Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
2. Gahlot, P. S. (1992) Construction Planning and Management. New Delhi: New Age Intl. Pvt.
Ltd.
3. Seetharaman, S. (2008) Construction Engineering and Management. Delhi: Umesh
Publications
4. Singh, Harbhajan (2011) Construction Project Management. Chandigarh: Abhishek
Publications
5. Srinath, L. S. (2008) PERT and CPM: Principles and Applications. New Delhi: Affiliated East-
West Press
6. Harpal Singh, Construction Management IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd. New Delhi

ELECTIVES II (ANY ONE): (2-0-0), 2 CREDITS

1. A total number of 5 elective courses would be offered to the students
2. The maximum number of students enrolled for each elective course would be restricted to 21-
22% of the total class strength (e.g., to a maximum of 26 students in a total class strength of 120)
3. Detailed course content of each elective is as under:

AR L2446 / AR L2439 SPECIALISED BUILDINGS (HOSPITALS)

Course Objectives:
 To introduce the specialised and complex nature of Hospital Design, including specialised
services and standards for contemporary hospitals.
 To enable students to undertake critical analysis existing the hospitals and projects for
their upgradation.

Course Content:

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Unit: 1 Introduction to the Hospitals:
 Introduction to Hospitals, history of Hospitals, types of Hospitals.
 Understanding various departments of a medical service building and their
interconnectivity.
 Equipments used in hospitals, w.r.t. quantity& quality of space.
 Various standards pertaining to planning of hospitals.
 Architectural finishes in different departments of the Hospitals.
Unit 2: Functional and Operational services of a Hospital:
 Basic Functional Services in a Hospital, such as Nursing, O.P.D., Pathology,
Radiodiagnosis, Operation theater, Cath Lab, Gynaecology, Oncology, Pediatrics,
Orthopaedics, Dentistry, Mortuary, Medical Records, Canteen/ Cafeteria, Food Supply
Department, Pharmacy, Administration, Admission and Registration Department, etc.
 Ancillary & Operational services such as AC Plant , Electrical, Plumbing, Manifold(
Medical Gasses), Laundry, CSSD, Maintenance department, House Keeping, Sewage
Treatment Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant etc.
Unit 3: Case Study
 Critical Analysis of an existing Hospital, including documenting its negative and
positive aspects
 Project Report giving suggestions for improvement / up gradation of the case study.

Suggested Book(s):
1. Gupta, Shakti Kumar and Others (2007) Modern Trends in Planning and Designing of
Hospitals: Principles and Practice. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers
2. Komiske, Bruce King (2005) Designing the World's Best Children's Hospitals. Victoria: The
Images Publishing Group
3. Kunders, G.D. (2004) Hospitals: Facilities, Planning and management. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill
4. Meuser, Philipp (2011) Hospitals and Health Centres: Construction and Design Manual. Vol.1:
General Hospitals and Health Centres. Vol.2: Specialist Clinics amd Medical. Berlin: Dom
Publishers
5. Jeong, Ji-Seong. (2009) Remarkable Hospital. Seoul: C A Press
6. Nickl, Hans and Nickl-Weller, Christine (2009) Masterpieces: Hospital Architecture+Design.
Berlin: Braun Publishing

AR L2448 HOUSING

Course Objectives:
 To define basic elements of housing, neighbourhood, community, slums and real estate
market.
 To outline various housing policies and programmes
 To explain inter-relationships between hierarchy of human needs and housing typologies or
differentiate settlement design in terms of local context (Physical, economical, socio-cultural,
ecological, environmental aspects)

Course Content:
Unit 1: Introduction and Housing Scenario in India
 Definition, terminologies and importance. Ecological and environmental aspects of human
habitat.
 Concept of Neighborhood and community. Hierarchy of human needs and Housing
typologies.
 Urbanization and housing statistics and Housing policies and programmes
 Factors of housing demand and supply. Housing delivery mechanism
Unit 2: Slum and Housing for Poor
 Definition , causes and characteristics OF SLUMS
 Slum statistics and initiatives for housing for poor
 Affordable housing design case studies
 Design of affordable housing for poor
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Unit 3: Development Norms and Standards
 Different types of housing standards – spatial standards, safety standards, standards for
amenities, Methodology of formulating standards, UD PFI – guide lines, standard and
regulations – DCR – performance standards for housing, TCPO, New norms and amenities.
Unit 4: Modern techniques in Housing Construction
 Prefabrication techniques –modular house, panelized and precast homes, sustainable
practices –
zero energy home, eco housing, green homes - Teri – Griha and its rating system, Recent
advancement in materials, Design guidelines, Environmental impact of Building materials,
Environmental quality.
Unit 5: Housing design and process
 Traditional housing, row housing, cluster housing – apartments and high-rise housing, gated
community, Government housing – HUDCO financed project for economically weaker
section.
 Their Advantages and disadvantages. Methods and approaches to housing design. Various
stages and tasks in project development – feasibility study, detailed study.

Suggested Book(s):
1. Kavita Datta and GA.Jones,’Housing and Finance in Develping
Countries’,Routledge,London,1999.
2. Housing Design –Eugene Henry Klaber – Reinhold publishing corp.
3. Daniel Vallero and Chris Brasier,Sustainable Design – The science of sustainability and Green
Engineering;Wiley;2008
4. Thomas E Glavinich; Green Building Constction; Wiley;2008
5. Geofrey K.Payne, Low Income Housing in the Development World, John Wiley and Sons,
Chichester,1984.
6. Martin Evans, Housing, Climate and Comfort, Architectural Press, London, 1980
7. An introduction to Urban Housing Design –Graham Towers -2005
8. Urban development and Housing in India (1974-2007) Ed. By Rishimuni Dwivedi
9. Urban economics and real estate market by Denise DiPasqualle
10. Urban Housing and Slums by A.K. Jain
11. Urban Planning Theory and Practice by M. Pratap Rao
12. Urbanization and urban systems in India by R. Ramchandran
13. Urbanization in India Ed. by R.S. Sandhu

AR L2450 / AR L3414 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

Course Objectives:
 To define basic need of research techniques in Architecture.
 To outline various process and methods to develop the research in architectural projects.

Course Content:
Unit 1: Introduction to research
 Domain of Architectural Research; Understanding the nature of research in architecture-
Need & significance; Objectives; Characteristics; Ethics; Concepts of theory; Research
methods in Architecture.
UNIT 2: Research Process
 Types of Research; Research methods & Research methodology;
 Research Process; Review of literature, research statement; Research design – need,
components, and considerations.
UNIT 3: Data Collection & Sampling
 Primary data; methods of data collection ; survey & observation; Questionnaires - types,
aspects, sequence, Observation- types, characteristics, advantages, limitations etc., recording
observations;
 Secondary data- sources, characteristics; Other Methods of Survey - visual, use of
mechanical devices etc.; Sampling - need, significance, methods, classification, characteristics,
determining sample size, time, event sampling etc.
UNIT 4: Data Analysis and report writing

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  Overview of measuring & scaling techniques; Processing & analysis of data - descriptive &
inferential; graphical representation of analysis.
 Report, Paper & proposal writing: Purpose, characteristics, guidelines, steps, format,
structure,
contents, presentation, referencing style, ethical issues: plagiarism etc.

Suggested Book(s):
1. Dwivedi, R.S. (2001) Research Methods in Behavioral Science, Mcmillan, New Delhi.
2. Graziano, Anthon (1989) Research Methods Process of Inquiry, Harper Collins Publishing New
York.
3. Groat, Linda and Wang, David (2002) Architectural Research Methods, John Wiley publication,
New York.
4. Harrigan, J E (1987) Human Factors Research Methods, Elsevier, Amsterdam.
5. Kothari, C R (1990) Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques, 2 nd edn, Wishwa Prakashan,
New Delhi.
6. Sanhoff, Henry (1991) Visual Research Methods in Design, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York.
7. Zeisel, John (1995) Inquiry by Design: Tools for Environment-Behaviour Research, Cambridge
University press, CambridgeFawcett, Peter (2003), Architecture: design notebook, Architectural
Press, 2nd edition

AR L2452 ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE

Course Objectives:
The subject intends to introduce techniques for further refinement of computer generated graphics
covered in the previous semesters. In addition to that, this course also trains students for developing
photorealistic modeling using popular software in the field of architecture. Advanced technologies and
concepts using computers as an essential tool are also introduced such as Building Information
Modeling. This course equips students with soft skills which increase their productivity and expression
in design related subjects.

Course Content:
Unit 1: Image Editing Methods and Techniques
 To edit and develop images in a raster format through adjustments in image clarity, quality
and layers.
 Image and photo montage and its various methods and techniques
 Image as a vector and editing of its vector properties and compatibility with line drawings
 Processing of architectural renderings using image outputs from other software.
 Adding entourage to images developed from 3-d modeling software.
Unit 2: Photorealistic Modelling- I
 Concepts of modeling, understand computer modeling through various basic shapes and its
composition
 To develop solid and surface models with architectural scale, proportion and elements
 To understand Camera, movement , shades and shadows , daylighting and lighting
conditions, setting up a scene through modelling.
Unit 3: Photorealistic Modelling-II
 To edit and develop materials, surfaces and computer aided photo realistic rendering and
understanding its adjustments
 Using predesigned materials/maps from various sources 3-D Models
 To develop animation and photo realistic animations and short movies
Unit 4: Visual Composition
 Composition and presentation though different vector based and page setting tools
 Combining photo editing ,modelling and rendering and presentation methods to produce
photo realistic brochures and documents.
 Development of concepts to real proposed scenarios through computer aided softwares.
Module 5: Contemporary Praxis
 Introduction to contemporary practices such as Building Information Modelling,
solar/aerodynamic simulations

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  Content for this module is to be developed as per availability of faculty/software resources
available.

Suggested Book(s):
1. Computer Graphics & Animation by M.C. Trivedi (Jaico Publishing House; First edition, 22 January
2009)
2. Representational Techniques for Architecture (Basics Architecture) by Lorraine Farrelly Nicola
Crowson, (Bloombury; 2nd Revised edition edition, 18 Dec. 2014)

AR L2454 / AR L2438 CBCS

Course Objective:
The objective of the CBCS is to help students acquire knowledge by direct involvement in diverse form
of outreach programs. This would enable students to explore possibility of taking courses not regularly
offered in B.Arch. curriculum. The outreach programs can be in the form of elective courses from
different departments of the university and certified online courses like NPTEL and SWAYAM.

Course Content:
Module 1: Exploration and Identification of Creative Fields
To explore allied disciplines which will contribute to the profession of Architecture. The creative fields
can be like any of the listed below:
1. Photography
2. Architectural Acoustics
3. Graphic Design
4. Energy Efficient in buildings.
5. Arts & Crafts (eg. Stone art, Bamboo, Ceramic, Origami, Calligraphy ,etc )
6. Video/ Film making
7. Animation
8. Product Design
9. Research Paper writing
10. Advanced Computer Application courses
11. Architectural Journalism

This is just a suggestive list. The students are free to explore other allied areas which should be
approved by the faculty coordinator.

Criteria for choosing the elective:

 Courses opted for should be certified by recognized universities.
 For all the above, prior discussion, selection and sanction of the type/ scale/mode of exercise
to be adopted need to be done with the subject coordinator(s).
 It is required to establish connection to Architecture

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