Professional Practice of Architecture detailed syllabus for Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) for 2019 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna Universities official website and presented for the B.Arch students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For Bachelor of Architecture 7th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit B.Arch 7th Sem 2019 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of professional practice of architecture is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Unit I
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS Historical evolution of the architectural profession and changing role of architects in society. Registration of architects. Role of the Indian Institute of Architects. Architects Act 1972- intent, objectives, provisions with regard to architectural practice. Council of Architecture- role and functions. Importance of ethics in professional practice. Code of conduct for architects. Punitive action for professional misconduct of an architect. Architecture as a professional service towards clients. Architect”s office and its management -organisational structure, infrastructure requirement, skills required, elementary accounts, tax liabilities. Setting up architectural practice.
Unit II
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Unit III
PROJECT MANAGEMENT – TENDER and CONTRACT Tender – Definition. Types of Tenders – open and closed tenders. Conditions of tender. Tender notice. Tender documents. Concept of EMD. Submission of tender. Tender scrutiny. Tender analysis. Recommendations. Work order. E-tendering – advantages, procedure, conditions. Contract – definition. Contract agreement and its necessity. Contents – articles of agreement, terms and conditions, bills of quantities and specifications, appendix. Certification of contractors. Bills at different stages. New trends in project formulation and different types of execution – BOT, DBOT, BOLT, BOO, etc., Role of architect in project execution stage.
Unit IV
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Unit V
IMPORTANT LEGISLATIONS AND CURRENT TRENDS Planning parameters at various scales. DTCP rules. Second Master Plan CMDA as case study. Chennai Corporation Building Rules 1972. Panchayat Rules. Building rules in National Building Code. Factories Act. Persons with Disabilities Act. Barrier Free Environment. Coastal Regulation Zone. Heritage Act. Globalisation and its impact on architectural profession. Preparedness for international practice. Entry of foreign architects in India. Information technology and its impact on architectural practice. Emerging specialisations in the field of architecture -architect as construction/ project manager, architectural journalism, architectural photography.
Course Outcomes:
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Required Reading:
- Architects Act 1972.
- Publications of Council of Architecture
- Roshan Namavati, “Professional Practice”, Lakhani Book Depot, Mumbai, 2016.
- Ar. V.S. Apte, “Architectural Practice and Procedure”, Mrs. PadmajaBhide, 2008.
- MadhavDeobhakta, “Architectural Practice in India”, COA, 2007.
Reference Books:
- J.J. Scott, “Architectural Practice”, Butterworth, London 1985.
- Development Regulations of Second Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area- (Second Master plan of CMA).
- Chennai City Corporation Building Rules 1972.
- T.N.D.M. Buildings rules, 1972.
- Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
- Arbitration Act, 1996.
- Factories Act, 1948.
- Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995.
- Tamil Nadu Cinematography Act. DTCP Act.
For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Bachelor of Architecture, 2019 regulation curriculum do visit B.Arch 7th Sem subject syllabuses for 2019 regulation.
For all Bachelor of Architecture results, visit Anna University B.Arch all semester results direct link.