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OCE1705 BASICS OF ARCHITECTURE L T P C
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OBJECTIVES:
 To acquire knowledge on the basics of Architectural design - introduction to basic elements,
principles of design, integration of function and aesthetics.
 To know site planning, conduct site surveys, site analysis, to know layout regulations and layout
design.
 To differentiate various building forms, apply anthropometry and space standards, to know building
rules and regulations and its integration into building design
 To understand the climate so as to evolve an environmental responsive design of buildings.
 To know town planning, its concepts & processes, standards, zoning regulations, urban design and
principles of landscape design.

UNIT I ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 8
Architectural Design – an analysis – integration of function and aesthetics – Introduction to basic elements
and principles of design.

UNIT II SITE PLANNING 9
Surveys – Site analysis – Development Control – Layout regulations- Layout design concepts.

UNIT III BUILDING TYPES 12
Residential, institutional, commercial and Industrial – Application of anthropometry and space standards-
Inter relationships of functions – Safety standards – Building rules and regulations – Integration of building
services – Interior design

UNIT IV CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIVE DESIGN 8
Man and environment interaction- Factors that determine climate – Characteristics of climate types –
Design for various climate types – Passive and active energy controls – Green building concept.

UNIT V TOWN PLANNING 8
Planning – Definition, concepts and processes- Urban planning standards and zoning regulations- Urban
renewal – Conservation – Principles of Landscape design.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students can be able to
 Get familiarized with the basics of Architectural design - introduction to basic elements, principles
of design, integration of function and aesthetics.
 Use the basics of site planning, conduct site surveys, site analysis, to know layout regulations and
layout design.
 To differentiate various building forms, apply anthropometry and space standards, to know building
rules and regulations and its integration into building design.
 Get familiarized with the climate so as to evolve an environmental responsive design of buildings.
 Use the basic principles of town planning, its concepts & processes, standards, zoning regulations,
landscape design in order to evolve an urban design.

Curriculum and Syllabus | Open Electives | R 2017 | REC Page 42