Vernacular Architecture 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, 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 3rd Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B Architecture 3rd Sem 2018 Scheme. For all the Professional Elective-I 3rd Sem 2018 subjects refer to Professional Elective-I Scheme. The detail syllabus for vernacular architecture is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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- Introduction to the approaches and concepts to the study of vernacular architecture, history and organisation of vernacular buildings of different regions in the Indian context; with an understanding of forms, spatial planning, cultural aspects, symbolism, colour, art, materials of construction and construction techniques. Study of factors that shape the architectural character and render the regional variations of vernacular architecture – geographic, climatic, social, economic, political and religious aspects, local materials and skills available in the region etc.
- Methods of observation, recording, documenting and representing vernacular architecture with examples.
- Study and documentation of vernacular architecture of selected building typologies. Rigorous documentation, accuracy in measuring, collating the recorded information and drawing them up in specified formats and scales are part of this module.
- A critical review of the relevance and application of vernacular ideas in contemporary times. An appraisal of architects who have creatively innovated and negotiated the boundaries of tradition while dynamically responding to the changing aspirations and lifestyles of the world around.
Reference Books:
- Carter, T., & Cromley, E. C. Invitation to Vernacular Architecture: A Guide to the Study of Ordinary Buildings and Landscapes. Knoxville: The Unversity of Tennessee Press. 2005
- Cooper, I. Traditional buildings of India. Thames and Hudson Ltd, London, 1998
- Oliver, P. Encyclopaedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, Cambridge University Press, 1997
For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of ARCH, 2018 scheme, visit B Architecture 3rd Sem Syllabus for 2018 scheme.
For all (CBSE & Non-CBSC) B.Arch results, visit VTU B.Arch all semester results.