Architectural Design-I detailed Syllabus for B Architecture ARCH, 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.
For all the other VTU 1st Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B.Arch 1st Sem 2018 Scheme. The detailed Syllabus for architectural design-i is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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PREAMBLE:
We inhabit and function in space, both the manmade and the natural i.e., a life spent within an enclosure. These enclosures have functional and cultural meanings, are symbols of abstract ideas of that period in time. “Architecture is the art we all encounter most often, most intimately, yet precisely because it is functional and necessary to life, it’s hard to be clear about where the “art” in a building begins.” -Jonathan Jones “Architecture is a discipline directly engaged with shaping enclosure, of erecting and toppling barriers ormore explicitlyof extending and limiting ‘freedoms’.” – E. Sean Bailey & Erandi de Silva
1. Introduction to Architecture:
- What architectural education entails?
- What being an architect involves?
- Understanding of Architectures connection with other disciplines of knowledge: Science & Technology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Psychology, etc.
Method of learning: Observation & Study
- Documentation of local stories on architecture, important local buildings and other favourite buildings or places.
- Observing and documenting the built environment around and experiencing enclosures (field trips) to learn basics of architectural representation.
2. Introduction to Principles of Design:
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3. Introduction to Anthropometry:
- Understanding the relationship between function and spatial requirements with respect to the human body and its postures.
- Minimum and optimum areas for mono functions.
- Users data, movement and circulation diagrams.
Method of learning: Observation & Study
- Drawings of the human body in various postures with required measurements.
- Drawing exercise of artefacts, eg. – a table (object) with the human body – contextual.
- Measured drawing exercise of spaces – to get a grip of the functional and spatial aspects of the space, eg. – a classroom (mono functional) and a staircase (static/transitional), pavilions & open/ enclosed spaces ( multi-functional).
4. Introduction to Design process –
- Understanding the relationship between idea, context, space (form & structure), and functional requirements.
- Introduction to the various methods of idea / concept generation – use of form, patterns in nature and in geometry, music, text, and other allied fields.
- Space planning based on activity, which will involve the entire body, and its movement in space.
Method of learning: Observation & Study
- Understanding the difference and similarity while design of a non-enclosed space, a semienclosed space, an enclosed space.
- Study of patterns and use the pattern, both physical and material patterns as well as patterns of transformation and Integration. Appreciation of the difference between architecture and the chosen pattern.
- Design of functional furniture layout with requisite circulation, lighting and ventilation for a specific function.
- Design of Spaces such as pavilion, gazebo, kiosk, bus stop, stage, living/dining, bedrooms, Architects office, Doctors clinic etc,.
- Submission will include Idea generation, Study models, Sketches and drawings to achieve the desired results.
Note:
- Discussions, presentations, and case studies will cover all the topics.
- The portfolio covering all the assignments shall be presented for term work.
Learning Outcomes:
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Reference Books:
- Alain de Botton, ” How Proust Can Change your life”, Picador, 1997.
- Alain de Botton, ” The Architecture of Happiness”, Sep. 2006, Vintage Books.
- Alan Fletcher, ” The art of looking sideways”, Phaidon Press, 2001 and Partis”, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985
- Anthony Di Mari and Nora Yoo, ” Operative Design: A Catalogue of Spatial Verbs”, 2012, BIS Publishers.
- Anthony Di Mari, ” Conditional Design: An Introduction to Elemental Architecture”, 2014, 1st Edition, Thames & Hudson.
- Bruno Munari,”Design as Art”, Penguin UK, 25-Sep-2008
- Charles George Ramsey and Harold Sleeper, ” Architectural Graphic Standards”, 1992, Wiley
- Christopher Alexander, “Notes on the Synthesis of Form”, 1964, Harvard University Press.
- Debkumar Chakrabarti, ” Indian Anthropometric Dimensions For Ergonomic Design Practice”, 1997,
- Francois Blanciak, ” Siteless: 1001 Building Forms”, 2008, MIT Press
- Frank Ching, James F. Eckler, “Introduction to Architecture”, 2012, John Wiley & Sons, US
- Frank D.K. Ching, ” Architecture: Form, Space, and Order”, 4th Edition, Sep. 2014, John Wiley & Sons
- Herman Hertzberger, “Lessons for Students in Architecture”, 2005, 010 Publishers
- Italo Calvino, ” Invisible Cities”, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (May 3, 1978)
- John Berger, ” Way of Seeing”, 1972, Penguin, UK
- John Hancock Callender, ” Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data”, 1982, McGraw-Hill
- Michael Pause and Roger H. Clark, ” Precedents in Architecture: Analytic Diagrams, Formative Ideas, National Institute of Design.
- Paul Jacques Grillo, ” Form, Function and Design”, 1975 , Dover Publications, New York
- Paul Jacques Grillo, ” What is Design ?”, 1960, P. Theobald
- Paul Lewis,Marc Tsurumaki, David J. Lewis, “Manual of Section”, Princeton Architectural Press, 2016
- Peter H. Reynolds, ” The Dot”, 2013, Candlewick Press
- Philip Jodidio, “Tree houses. Fairy tale castles in the air”, 2012, Taschen
- Robert W. Gill, “Rendering with Pen and Ink”, Van Nostrand Reinhold (1 June 1984)
- Tom Alphin, “The LEGO Architect”, 2015, No Starch Press
For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of B.Arch, 2018 scheme visit B.Arch 1st Sem Syllabus for 2018 Scheme.
For all (CBSE & Non-CBSC) B.Arch results, visit VTU B.Arch all semester results direct links.