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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA 673601

(Deemed University)
Faculty of Architecture
Curriculum for B.Arch Degree Program from 2006 Admission Onwards
LEVEL I (I SEMESTER & II SEMESTER)
FIRST SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
MAU101 Mathematics-I 3 1 0 3
SH U111 Professional Communication I 3 0 0 3
ZZ U101 Engineering Mechanics I 2 1 0 3
ARU101 Architectural Graphics-I 1 0 3 3
ARU102 Building Materials 3 0 0 3
ARU103 Introduction to Architectural Design – I 0 0 4 3
ARU191 Basic Design- I 1 0 3 3
ARU192 Workshop I 0 0 3 2
OT Physical Education (1 Cr.), Value 3*
Education (1 Cr.), NSS (1 Cr.)
TOTAL 13 2 13 23+3
* : Three courses of One Credit each to be credited before completing six
semesters of the programme.
SECOND SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
MAU103 Statistics 3 1 0 3
ARU104 Architectural Graphics-II 1 0 3 3
ARU105 History of Architecture - I 3 0 0 3
ARU106 Theory of Structures I 3 1 0 3
ARU107 Building Construction I 3 0 3 5
ARU108 Introduction to Architectural Design –II 0 0 4 3
ARU193 Basic Design- II 1 0 3 3
CEG 191 Workshop II 0 0 3 2
TOTAL 14 2 16 25
LEVEL II (III SEMESTER & IV SEMESTER)
THIRD SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
Elective 3 0 0 3
ARU 201 Theory of Design 3 0 0 3
ARU 202 Theory of Structures- II 3 1 0 3
ARU 203 Building Construction -II 3 0 3 5
ARU 204 History of Architecture -II 3 0 0 3
ARU 205 Sociology and Community Planning 3 0 0 3
ARU 206 Building Climatology 3 0 0 3
ARU 207 Architectural Design & Field Tour-III 0 0 6 4
TOTAL 21 1 9 27
FOURTH SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
Elective (Global) 3 0 0 3
ARU 208 Structural Design –I 3 1 0 3
CEG 211 Land Surveying 3 0 0 3
ARU 210 Building Construction -III 3 0 3 5
ARU 211 History of Architecture -III 3 0 0 3
ARU 212 Architectural Design & Field Tour-IV 0 0 9 6
ARU 291 Building Science Laboratory 1 0 3 3
CEG 292 Surveying Practical 0 0 3 2
TOTAL 16 1 18 28
SECOND LEVEL ELECTIVES
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
ARU 221 Ergonomics 3 0 0 3
ARU 222 Site Planning 3 0 0 3
ARU 223 Art in Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARU 224 Vernacular Architecture 3 0 0 3
LEVEL III (V SEMESTER & VI SEMESTER)
FIFTH SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
Elective(Global) 3 0 0 3
ARU 301 Structural Design –II 3 1 0 3
ARU 302 Building Construction -IV 3 0 3 5
ARU 303 Water Supply & Sanitation 3 0 0 3
ARU 304 Architectural Design & Field Tour -V 0 0 9 6
ARU 391 CAAD Laboratory- I 1 0 3 3
ZZU 301 Environmental Studies* 3 0 0 3*
TOTAL 16 1 15 26
*: A Course of OT Category that should be compulsorily credited.
SIXTH SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
Elective 3 0 0 3
ARU 305 Estimation, Costing & Valuation 3 0 0 3
ARU 306 Earth Quake Resistant Building Design 3 0 0 3
ARU 307 Architectural Acoustics 3 0 0 3
ARU 308 Heating, Ventilation and Air 3 0 0 3
Conditioning
ARU 309 Working Drawing 0 0 3 2
ARU 310 Architectural Design & Field Tour -VI 0 0 9 6
ARU 392 CAAD Laboratory- II 1 0 3 3
TOTAL 16 0 15 26
THIRD LEVEL ELECTIVES
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
ARU 321 Architectural Photography 2 0 2 3
ARU 322 History of Architecture IV 3 0 0 3
ARU 323 Behavioral Studies in Built Environment 3 0 0 3
ARU 324 Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design 3 0 0 3
ARU 325 Architecture as a Cultural System 3 0 0 3
LEVEL IV (VII SEMESTER & VIII SEMESTER)
SEVENTH SEMESTER
INTERNSHIP UNDER A REGISTERED ARCHITECT

(PRACTICAL TRAINING)
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
ARU 401 Office Training 6
ARU 402 Critical Appraisal of Buildings 2
ARU 403 Construction Site Study 1
ARU 404 Documentation of Innovative Details 1
TOTAL 10
EIGHTH SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
Elective 3 0 0 3
ARU 405 Computer Application in Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARU 406 Landscape Architecture 1 0 3 3
ARU 407 Town Planning 3 0 0 3
ARU 408 Architectural Illumination 3 0 0 3
ARU 409 Building Maintenance and Retrofitting 3 0 0 3
Techniques
ARU 410 Architectural Design & Field Tour -VII 0 0 9 6
ARU 491 Interactive Media Design Lab 1 0 3 3
TOTAL 17 0 15 27
FOURTH LEVEL ELECTIVES
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
ARU 421 Advanced Theory of Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARU 422 Vastu Vidya 3 0 0 3
ARU 423 Advanced Analytical Techniques in 3 0 0 3
Architectural Structures
ARU 424 Film Making in Architecture 2 0 2 3
ARU 425 Industrial Architecture 3 0 0 3
ARU 426 Disaster Management 3 0 0 3
LEVEL V (IX SEMESTER & X SEMESTER)
NINTH SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
Elective 3 0 0 3
ARU 501 Interior Design 1 0 3 3
ARU 502 Construction Management 3 0 0 3
ARU 503 Research Methods 3 0 0 3
ARU 504 Architectural Design & Field Tour -VIII 0 0 9 6
ARU 505 Thesis I 0 0 6 4
ARU 506 Seminar 0 0 3 2
TOTAL 10 0 21 24
TENTH SEMESTER
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
ARU 507 Professional Practice and Specifications 3 0 0 3
ARU 508 Thesis II 0 0 21 14
TOTAL 3 0 21 17
FIFTH LEVEL ELECTIVES
Hours/Week
Code Subject Cr
L T P/D
ARU 521 Architectural Conservation 3 0 0 3
ARU 522 Housing 3 0 0 3
ARU 523 Urban Land Management 3 0 0 3
ARU 524 Urban Design 3 0 0 3
ARU 525 Remote Sensing and GIS 3 0 0 3
ARU 526 Intelligent Buildings 3 0 0 3
Total Number of Credits = 233 + 3*
*: Credits of OT Courses
Brief Syllabi for B.Arch Degree Program
(from 2006 Admission Onwards)
LEVEL I (I SEMESTER & II SEMESTER)

MAU 101 - MATHEMATICS – I
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 3
Preliminary Calculus, Infinite Series, Tests of convergence - Differential Equations, First order
ordinary, Methods of solution and applications of linear ODE with constant coefficients - Fourier
series, Fourier integrals and Fourier transforms - Laplace Transforms Gamma and Beta functions,
properties and applications.
Reference Books:
1. Kreyzig, E, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 8th Edition, 1999, John Wiley & Sons, New
York.
References:
1. Piskunov, “Differential and Integral Calculus”, 1974, MIR Publishers, Moscow.
2. Wylie, C. R; Barret, L. C, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”, 6th Edition, 1995, Mc Graw
Hill, New York.
3. Thomas, G. B, “Calculus and Analytic Geometry”, 1998, Addison Wesley, London.
SHU 111 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION - I

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Oral Communication – Purpose and Audience – Using Graphics - Oral Presentations – Reading
Comprehension and Reference skills – Reading Strategies- Written Communication- Paragraph
writing – Short Essays –Essay Writing –Writing Report – Description of Processes and Product -
Editing and Proof Reading .
Reference Books:
1. Doff Adrian; Jones Christopher, “Language in Use – Upper intermediate, self-study workbook &
classroom book”, 2000, Cambridge University Press.
2. Sarah Freeman, “Written Communication”, 1978, Orient Longman.
3. Examination Papers from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate: Cambridge
IELTS (Books 2 & 3)”, 2001, Cambridge university Press.
References:
1. Mohan Krishna; Raman Meenakshi, “Effective English communication”, 2000, Tata Mc Graw
Hill, NY.
2. Mohan Krishna; Banerji Meera, “Developing communication skills”, 2000, Mac Millan India Ltd.
3. Freeman Sarah, “Study strategies”, 1978, orient longman.
4. Nagaraj Geetha, “A foundation English course for undergraduates, Book II Writing skills (OUP)”,
1998.
ZZU 101 - ENGINEERING MECHANICS - I
L T P/D Cr
2 1 0 3
Fundamentals of mechanics, elements of vector algebra, position vector, moment of a force about
a point and about an axis, couple moment, equivalent force systems, resultant of a force system,
equations of equilibrium, free body diagram, introduction to structural mechanics, trusses, section
forces in beams, shear force, axial force and bending moment, differential relations for
equilibrium, force systems in chains and cables, friction forces, belt friction, square screw thread,
rolling resistance
Reference Books:
1. Shames, I.H, “Engineering Mechanics—Statics and Dynamics”, 4th Edition, 1996, Prentice
Hall of India.
References:
1. Beer, F.P; Johnston, E.R, “Vector Mechanics for Engineers – Statics”, 2000, McGraw Hill
Book Company.
2. Meriam, J.L; Kraige,L.G, “Engineering Mechanics – Statics”, 2002, John Wiley & Sons.
ARU 101 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS - I

L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Basic geometric constructions – scales – special curves – orthographic projections – first angle
projections projection of points, lines, planes and solids in various positions with respect to the
reference planes – auxilirary projection and projection of sectioned solids.
Reference Books:
1. Ching D. K. Francis, “Architectural Graphics”, 2003, John Wiley and Sons.
2. John K. C. & Varghese P I, “Engineering Graphics, 2004, Jet Publications, Trichur, India.
3. Bhatt N. D., “Engineering Drawing”, 2003, Charotar Publising House, Anand, India.
References:
1. Narayana K. L. & Kannaiah P., “Engineering Graphics”, Tata McGraw Hill, India.
ARU 102 - BUILDING MATERIALS

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Properties, classification, manufacturing process, durability and micro-structural aspects of
building materials- testing methods and codes for material such as stones, timber, steel, cement
and concrete, mortars, paints, glass and composites -materials for finishes and miscellaneous
materials
References:
1. Duggal S.K., “Building Materials”, 1998, Oxford and IBH.
2. Mohan Rai, “Advances in building materials and construction”, 1986, CSIR.
3. Ghose D N, “Materials of construction”, 1989, Tata-McGraw Hill.
4. Gurcharan Singh, “Materials of Construction”, 1988. Standard Publishers, New Delhi
5. B I S & Relevant IS Codes
ARU 103 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN –I
L T P/D Cr
0 0 4 3
Perception of space- architectural spaces and non-architectural spaces ,Proportion and scale as
measure of architectural spaces with its relationships, Color, Lines, Texture and Direction as
elements in Architecture-Design of simple spaces: Connecting spaces, transitional spaces,
thresholds and interfaces-Control of spaces: Proportion and Scale as measures and with their
application-Modulation of space through Light, Color, Lines and Texture.
References:
2. Ching D. K. Francis, “Form, Space and order”, 2000, John Wiley and Sons.
3. Scott Robert Gilliam, “Design Fundamentals”, 1951, McGraw Hill.
ARU 191 - BASIC DESIGN -I

L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Visual study to identify various visual elements and two-dimensional compositional principles.,
To experiment and understand the potentials of various media, Observation of settings of singular
and multiple physical objects, Two-dimensional compositions of various forms, outdoor
sketching of objects, colour studies.
References:
ARU 192 - WORKSHOP -I

L T P/D Cr
0 0 3 2
Hands on working on carpentry, model making, plumbing and sanitary fittings– electric wiring
and bar bending.
References:
1. Burbank, Nelson, “House Carpentry Simplified”, 1986, McGraw Hill Publications, NY
2. Krendlise L.N., “Wood working”, 1984, MIR Publications, Moscow.
3. Husain S.K., “Text book of Water supply and sanitation engineering”, 1995, Oxford & IBH.
4. BIS, “IS-456: Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice”, 2000, Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi.
5. BIS, SP-34: Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing”, 1987, Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi.
6. Raina K.B; Bhattacharya S.K, “Electrical Design Estimating and Costing”, 2005, New Age
International Publishers, New Delhi.
7. Hemant Sood, “Laboratory Manual on Testing of Engineering Materials”, New Age International
Publishers, New Delhi.
MAU 103 - STATISTICS
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 3
Data consideration- standard deviation, coefficient of skewness, coefficient of kurtosis-
Probability distribution -the uniform distribution, the exponential distribution, the normal
distribution, the gamma distribution Estimation and Introduction to testing of hypothesis Testing
of Hypothesis- hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, significance level, power of a test, operating
characteristic, OC curves and Regression Analysis- Chi-square test multiple regression models,
curvilinear regression models.
References:
1. Miller, I; Freund, J.E, “Probability and statistics for engineers”.
2. Levin, R.I; Rubin, D.S, “Statistics for management”.
ARU 104 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS - II

(Pre-requisite: ARU 101 – Architectural Graphics - I)
L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Development of surfaces of solids - intersection of solids - pictorial projections – isometric

projection - perspective projections. Principles of sciography and its application on perspective
and other presentation drawings.
Reference Books:

2. Bhatt N. D., “Engineering Drawing”, 2003, Charotar Publising House, Anand, India.
3. Shankar Mulik, “Perspectives and Sciography”, 1999, Allied Publishers, India.
References:
1. Narayana K. L. & Kannaiah P., “Engineering Graphics”, Tata McGraw Hill, India.
2. John K. C. & Varghese P I, “Engineering Graphics, 2004, Jet Publications, Trichur, India.
ARU 105 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – I

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Introduction, Factors shaping architectural character of a region; Egyptian Architecture; West
Asian architecture, Sumerian, Assyrian, Persian ,Sassanian Architecture; Greek architecture;
Roman architecture; Early Christian architecture; Byzantine architecture; Early Islamic
architecture, Ummayad, Abbasid, Tulunid, Nasrid, Aglabid, Fatimid, Samanid Architecture;
Indus Valley, Vedic, Buddhist, Jain, Hindu architecture-Dravidian style.
References:
1. Stierling, Henri, “Islam, Vol. I, Baghdad to Cordoba”, 1980, 1st ed. Taschens, Gmbk
2. Percy Brown, “Indian Architecture, Vol. I Hindu period”, 1975, 12th ed. Taraporevala & Sons,
Bombay
3. Sir Banister Fletcher, “ A history of Architecture” 1990, 28th ed. CBS Publishers Delhi.
4. Ettinghausen Richard; Grabar Ole,; Jenkins Marilyn -“Madina. The Art and Architecture of Islam:
650-1250”, 2001: Yale University Press, New Haven and London.
ARU 106 THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I
(Pre-requisite: ZZU 101 – Engineering Mechanics - I)
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 3
Introduction to structural systems: Structure and Form, Fundamental Objective of Architectural
Design – Deriving Structure from form - Criteria for a Selection of a Structural System Types of
Loads on Structures - Preliminary Selection of Dimensions of a Structural Element Tension,
Compression and Shear, Analysis of Stress and strain, Bending Moments and Shearing Forces,
Stresses in laterally loaded symmetrical beams, deflection of beams, theory of columns.
Reference Books:
1. M. Salvadori, & R. Heller, “Structure in Architecture”, 1971, Prentice Hall, New York.
2. E P Popov, “Mechanics of Materials” 1969, Prentice Hall, India.
References:
1. H. J. Cowan, “An Historical Outline of Architectural Science”, 1966, Elsevier, Amsterdam.

2. Henry. J.Cowan,“Architectural Structures-An Introduction to Structural Mechanics”, 1976,
Elsevier.
3. James M Gere, “Mechanics of Materials”, 2001,Brooks Cole, UK.
4. F V Warnock, “Strength of Materials”, 1958, Sir Issac Pitman Sons Ltd..
5. William A Nash, “Strength of Materials”, 1999, Shaum’s Outline Series.
ARU 107– BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - I

(Pre-requisite: ARU 102 – Building Materials)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 3 5
Types of foundation, types of soil and selection of suitable foundations -excavation methods and
construction details of different types of foundation -masonry construction using brick and stone-
masonry types and specifications- arch construction- doors, windows and ventilators in steel and
timber and fixing details.
References:
1. Chudley, R, “Construction Technology”, 2000, Longman.
2. McKay, W. B., “Building Construction”, 1990, Orient Longman.
4. B I S & Relevant IS Codes.
5. Bartony N; Chernov I, “Architectural Engineering”, 1989, Mir Publishers Moscow.
4. Mitchell, “Elementary Building Construction”, 1967, McGraw-Hill.
5. Overseas Building Notes (BRE): Bricks and mortar Note no: 173.BRE publication
ARU 108 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – II

(Pre-requisite: ARU 103 – Introduction to Architectural Design - I)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 4 3
Plan - Volume dichotomy and form-spatial quality, Elements of visual design in architecture,
Representational methods and symbols in architectural design, Concept development and
nurturing creativity-Architectural documentation of a simple building, Design of utilitarian
spaces: Waiting Spaces, Living Spaces, Working Spaces, Design of simple structures: Additive
and Subtractive forms.
References:
ARU 193 - BASIC DESIGN - II
(Pre-requisite: ARU 191 – Basic Design - I)
L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Study on development of three dimensional compositions through exercises on three-dimensional
models using various media. To form the background for Architectural Design in the subsequent
semesters.
References:
CEG 191 - WORKSHOP -II

(Pre-requisite: ARU 192 – Workshop - I)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 3 2
Training on various types of masonry construction using bricks, blocks and stones - arch
construction using bricks - concrete construction – testing of construction materials and their
properties.
References:
2. Gambhir M.L, ”Concrete Technology”, 2004, Tata- McGraw Hill Publications.
3. Neville A. M; Brooks J.J., “Concrete Technology”, 2005, Pearson Education. Singapore.
LEVEL II (III SEMESTER & IV SEMESTER)
ARU 201 - THEORY OF DESIGN

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Architectural theory in historical perspective, aspects of user, elements and principles of design,
new techniques in analysis, design methods, design processes, presentation of design scheme,
Interior and exterior spaces, transition spaces, visual sequence of spaces, examples.
References:
1. Broadbent G, “Design in Architecture”.
2. Ashihara Y, “Exterior Design in Architecture”.
3. Stevens Garry, “The Reasoning Architect”.
4. Ghirardo Diane, “Architecture after modernism”.
5. Sheppard, Stephen. R.J, ‘Visuala Simulation’,1989, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York
6. Porter, Tom, ‘How Architects Visualize’ 1979, Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., New York
ARU 202- THEORY OF STRUCTURES-II

(Pre-requisite: ARU 106 – Theory of Structures - I)
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 3
Elastic theorems and Energy Principles, Statically Determinate and indeterminate Structures,
Force Method of Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures, Three Moment Equation,
Displacement Method of Analysis: slope deflection method, moment distribution method,
substitute frame method, introduction to matrix analysis.
Reference Books:
1. Norris &Wilbur, “Elementary Structural Analysis”, 1960, McGraw Hill International Edition.
2. C.K.Wang, “ Indeterminate Structural Analysis”, 1986, McGraw Hill International Edition.
References:
1. J.S Kinney, “Indeterminate Structural Analysis”, 1962, Oxford and IBH Publishers.
2. Vazirani &Ratwani, “Analysis of Structures Vol.-II”, 1987, Khanna Publishers.
ARU 203 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -II
(Pre-requisite: ARU 107 – Building Construction - I)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 3 5
Reinforced concrete construction - beam and slab construction, roof systems and light weight
floors- various types of roofing systems in timber and steel- doors and windows using timber and
steel- fixing details. Floor construction, vertical transportation systems and its planning and
construction details
Reference Books:

Reference
2. Bartony, N, Chernov, I, “Architectural Engineering”, 1989, Mir Publishers Moscow.
ARU 204 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – II

(Pre-requisite: ARU 105 - History of Architecture – I)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Architecture of Khajaraho, Orissa, Gujarat, Deccan, Kerala - Temples, Palaces, Houses etc;
Islamic architecture under Seljuqs, Ayyubids, Mamluks, Ilkhanids, Imperial & Provincial styles,
Late Mamluk and Timurids- Mosques, Gateways, Madrassas; Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance-
Churches and Palaces.
Reference books:
1. Grover Satish, “Islamic Architecture in India”, 1996, Galgotia Publishers.
2. Percy Brown, “Indian Architecture, Vol. I Hindu period”, 1975, 12th ed. Taraporevala & Sons,
Bombay
3. Fletcher, Banister, “A History of Architecture”, 1992, CBS Publishers, Delhi.
4. Brown Percy, “Indian Architecture- “Islamic Period”, 1942, Taraporevala & Sons, Bombay
References:
1. Kramrisch, Stella, Cousins. J H, Poduval Vasudeva. R, “The Arts and Crafts of Kerala”,G0I &
Kerala
2. Lalitkala Academy, 1970, Paico Publishing
3. Ettinghausen Richard; Grabar Ole,; Jenkins Marilyn -“Madina. The Art and Architecture of Islam:
4. 650- 1250”, 2001: Yale University Press, New Haven and London.
ARU 205 – SOCIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY PLANNING

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Architecture as an extension of a social life of man, his responses to surroundings, reasons for
urbanization, its socio-cultural impacts- byelaws and codes -principles of planning based on
social considerations .
References:
1. Rapoport Amos, “House form and Culture”, 1969, Prentice Hall Inc, New Jersey.
2. Barnow Finn, “City of the Divine King”, 2002, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
3. Barnow Finn, “City of the Merchant”, 2002, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
4. Barnow Finn, “City of the Landlord”, 2002, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.
5. Kautilya, “Arthashastra”, 1992, Penguin Books India, New-Delhi.
6. Alexander, Christopher, “ A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings and Construction”, 1977.
7. Rudofsky, Bernard, “Architecture without Architects”.
8. Ching, Francis D.K, “ Form, Space and Order”.
9. Easton, Bob, “Shelter”.
10. Komatsu, Eika, “ Built by hand”.
11. Binkerhoff, David; White, Lynn K., “Sociology”.
12. Bart, Pauline and Frankel, Linda, “The Student Sociologists Handbook”.
13. Bureau of Indian Standards, “National Building Code of India”, 2005, BIS, New Delhi.
14. State Building Rules.
ARU 206 - BUILDING CLIMATOLOGY

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Global climate and need for climate study - various methods of measurement and recording of
climatic data- human response to various climatic environment- comfort criteria - thermal design
principles in building design- day lighting, ventilation and dampness control - climatic responsive
building design.
References:
1. Ann Henderson- Sellers,Peter.J. Robinson- ‘Contemporary Climatology. English language Book
society / Longman Scientific and technical.
2. Koenigsberger, O.H, Insersoll, T.g, Alan mayhew, Szokolay “Manual of tropical housing and
building”.Orient Longman.
3. Givony . B. “Man climate and Architecture”
4. Martin Evans “Housing, Climate and comfort”,Thames and Hudson 1984
5. Brown, G.F, ‘Sun Wind and Light”, John Wiley and Sons 1985
6. Arvind Krishnana, Nick Baker, Simos Yunnas, S.V szokolay “Climate responsive Architecture”,
2001, Tata. McGraw Hill Publishing Company.
7. SP41. Hand Book on functional requirements of building. Bureau of Indian standards.
ARU 207 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – III

(Pre-requisite: ARU 108 – Introduction to Architectural Design - II)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 6 4
The design course aims to view built form as physical manifestation of relationships and systems
consisting of various sub-systems and components. It prepares learners to understand built form-
site response, presentation techniques in 3D imaging, perspectives and model making,
anthropometric and ergonomics of functional spaces and the requirements in design. Learners
shall demonstrate understanding gained through two design projects in given contexts. Emphasis
shall be placed on the study of relationships existing amongst man, land, climate and various sub-
systems and translating these into the built form.
References:
3. Scott Robert Gilliam, “Design Fundamentals”, 1951, McGraw Hill, NY.
4. Frank M. Young, “Visual Studies”, Prentice-Hall Inc, 1985
ARU 208 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN-I
(Pre-requisite: ARU 202 – Theory of Structures - II)
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 3
Reinforced Concrete, Working stress and Limit State Method - Analysis and design of beams and
slabs, design of staircases- Analysis and design of columns: short and long columns, biaxial
bending, circular columns - Footings: design of isolated footings, eccentrically loaded footings,
combined footings - Portal frames: Analysis and design - Principles of pre stressing, approximate
design of simple determinate beams.
Reference Books:
1. Pillai S U and Menon Devadas, “Reinforced Concrete Design”, 2003, Tata McGraw Hill, India.
2. Park &Paulay, “ Reinforced Concrete Structures”, 1975, John Wiley &Sons
References:
1. S.K Mallick & A.P. Guptha, “Reinforced concrete”, 1981,Oxford & IBH Publishing Company.
2. Ashok. K. Jain, “ Reinforced concrete”, 1997, Nemchand &Bros.
3. Jain & Jain Krishna, “ Plain & Reinforced concrete”, 1982, Vol.I Nemchand &Bros.
4. V. Natarajan, “ Pre-stressed Concrete Fundamentals”, B.I. Publications
CEG 211 - LAND SURVEYING

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Introduction of land surveying – chain surveying and compass surveying – traversing using chain
and compass – plain table survey – levelling – contouring and plotting – Theodolite surveying –
tacheometric surveying – measurements of area and volume - determination of quantities for
excavation and capacities of reservoirs.
Reference Books:
1. Punmia B C, “Surveying”, 1996, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi
References:
1. Kanetkar T P, “Surveying and Levelling”, 1996, Vidyarthi Griha Prakasan, Pune.
2. Duggal S K, “Surveying”, 1996, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
ARU 210 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -III

(Pre-requisite: ARU 203 – Building Construction - II)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 3 5
Mud as a building material and various construction techniques - construction of large span roof
structure using timber and steel - details of aluminum doors and windows- rolling shutters and
collapsible grills in steel - damp proofing methods - expansion joints and construction joints.
Reference Books:
References
ARU 211 -HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE- III
(Pre-requisite: ARU 204 - History of Architecture – II)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Islamic Architecture of Anatolia, under Ottomans, Safavids, Mughal; Mixed styles Hindu-islamic
styles Colonial styles, Indian style in west; Modern architecture Influence of new material and
techniques, demand for new types of building, influence of technology- Chicago school,
Eclectism, Art and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, Organic Architecture, European Modern
Architecture; Influence of other visual arts on Architecture, The Bauhaus School, Indian
architects ;Post modern Architecture.
References books:
1. Grover, Satish, “ Islamic Architecture in India”, 1996, Galgotia Publishers.
2. Brown, Percy, “Indian Architecture- Islamic Period”, 1942, DB Taraporevala son’s and Co.
3. Fletcher, Banister, “A History of Architecture”, 1992, CBS Publishers, Delhi.
4. Nilsson, Sten, “European Architecture in India 1750-1850”, Faber and Faber.
5. Banham, Reyner, “The Age of the Masters”, 1982, The Architectural Press.
References:
1. Ghirardo, Diane, “Architecture after Modernism”, 1996, Thames and Hudson Ltd.
2. Raymond, Head, “Indian Style”, 1986, GAU.
3. Curtis, William Jr, “Modern architecture since 1900”, 2003,Phaidon London
4. Hatje, Gerd, “Encyclopaedia of modern architecture”, 1965, Thames & Hudson
ARU 212 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – IV

(Pre-requisite: ARU 207 – Architectural Design and Field Tour - III)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 9 6
The design course aims to impart understanding of functional requirements, lighting, ventilation,
thermal comfort and climatic response of built form including orientation of building with respect
to sun and wind. It prepares learners to understand built form and to explore the passive energy
and design methods to create passive architecture. Learners shall demonstrate understanding
gained through analysis and present design evaluation using graphical techniques and
demonstrate the understanding of building rules and other regulatory measures through two
design projects in given contexts. Emphasis shall be placed on the study of building codes,
elements of climate and passive methods and translating these into an appropriate built form
References:
4. SP41 Functional requirements for Building other than Industrial Building.
5. Callender Etal, “Time saver standards”, McGraw Hill.
6. Jane Drew, “Tropical Architecture”, 1964, B T Batsford, London.
7. Amos Rapport, “House form and Culture”, 1969, Prentice Hall.
8. Moffat Anne Simon, “Landscape designs that saves energy”, 1981, Morrow.
ARU 291 - BUILDING SCIENCE LABORATORY
(Pre-requisite: ARU 206 – Building Climatology)
L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Testing and quantification of different parameter of built environment - measurements of various

climatic elements - measurements of lighting, thermal and acoustical performances of materials
and important non-destructive tests for concrete.
References:
1. Laboratory Manual
2. Otto Koenigsberger, “Manual of Tropical Housing and Building”, 2003, Orient Longman, India.
3. Givoni B, “Man, Climate and Architecture”, 1981, Prentice Hall, New York.
CEG 292 - SURVEYING PRACTICAL

L T P/D Cr
0 0 3 2
Techniques of surveying - Traversing and plotting using chain and compass, levelling, contour
surveying - Theodolite surveying and surveying with total station.
References:
1. Laboratory Manual
2. Punmia B C, “Surveying”, 1996, Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi
3. Kanetkar T P, “Surveying and Levelling”, 1996, Vidyarthi Griha Prakasan, Pune.
4. Duggal S K, “Surveying”, 1996, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
ARU 221 - ERGONOMICS

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Applied ergonomics – gross human anatomy, anthropometry, muscle and work physiology -
Environmental condition including thermal, illumination, noise and vibration - research
techniques in Ergonomic – visual ergonomics, ergonomics as applied to visual-legibility studies -
user-centered design – advanced ergonomics, electrophysiology and its application in product
design, ergonomics of human energy expenditure and its application.
References:
1. Scott Robert Gilliam, “Design Fundamentals” 1969, McGraw Hill.

2. Mitzi Sims, “Sign Design, Graphics, Materials, Techniques”, 1991,Thames and Hudson.
3. Etionne Grandjean, “Ergonomics of the Home”, 1973, Taylor & Francis Ltd., London.
4. Alvin R. Tilley, Henry Dreyfuss Associates, “The Measure of man & Woman”, 2002, Whitney
Library of Design.
5. Department of Architecture, “Architects Hand Book”, 1989, College of Engineering, Trivandrum.
6. Nag, PK, “Ergonomics and work design”, 1996, New Age
7. Aghazadeh, Fereydoun, “Trends in ergonomics/Human factors”, 1988, North Holland, NY
ARU 222 - SITE PLANNING
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Slope analysis - Drainage pattern, vegetation, climatic factors, linkages, density. Effects of
Human activities- Pollution and concentration of pollutants in space and time. Design factors-
functional, visual factors and spatial modulations. Design techniques- Grading and earth work
calculation.
References:
1. Lynch Kevin, “Site Planning”, 1989, MIT Press, Cambridge.
2. Harvey M. Rubenstein, “A guide to Site & Environmental Planning”, 1969, John Wiley.
3. Garret Eckbo, “Urban landscape design”, 1964, McGraw-Hill.
ARU 223 - ART IN ARCHITECTURE

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Role of the Arts in Architecture, Theory and Philosophy of Aesthetics; Basic principles-; History
of arts in ancient, Middle ages; Study of Anatomy & perspective; Renaissance artists-
Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Pre-Raphaelitism; Post impressionism; Cubism, Dadaism,
Surrealism, Expressionism, International Style; Post modernism; Islamic Art, Indian and Far East
Art; Indian Arts-Traditional Texts-Artist, Tools and Materials-Role of the Arts in Indian
Architecture; Different Indian Schools; Influence of colonialism, Modern Indian Art & artists.
References:
1. Sivamurti C, ”Indian Painting”, 1970, National Book Trust, India.
2. “Panorama of Indian Painting”, 1992, Ministry of information & Broadcasting, New Delhi.
3. Charles Harrison, Paulwood; Jason Gaiger, “Art in Theory 1648-1815 Anthology of Changing
ideas”, 2000, Blackwell publishers.
4. Ray Faulkner, Edwin Ziegfeld, Gerald Hill , “Art Today”, 1956, Holt, Rienhart & Winston, New
York.
5. Zimmer.F , “Art and Architecture of India & Asia”
6. Zimmer.F , “Symbolic meaning in Indian Art”
7. Menon, Vijayakumar, “ A Brief Survey of the Art Scenario of Kerala”Univ. of Kerala,
Trivandrum
ARU 224 - VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Theories and principles of vernacular architecture - influence of climate, geographical features,
occurrences of disasters and social cultural setup - vernacular architecture in different regions of -
vernacular style of Asia, evolution of form, construction materials and techniques of regional
architecture.
Reference books
1. Ilay Cooper, Traditional buildings of India, Thames and Hudson Ltd., London
2. Kulbushan Jain & Meenakshi Jain,, Architecture of the Indian desert, Aadi Centre, Ahmedabad
3. Encyclopedia of Vernacular architecture of the World, Cambridge University Press
References
1. George Michell, The Royal Palaces of India, Thames and Hudson Ltd., London
2. S.Muthiah, Meenakshi Meyappan, Visalakshmi Ramaswamy, Lokavani -Chettiar Heritage,
Hallmark Press Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
3. V.S.Pramar, Havali – Wooden houses & mansions of Gujarat, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd.,
Ahmedabad
4. G.H.R.Tillotsum, The Tradition of Indian architecture – Continuity & Controversy – Change since
1850, Oxford University Press, Delhi
5. VISTARA – The architecture of India, Carmen Kagal. Pub : The Festival of India, 1986.
6. Amos Rappoport House, Form & Culture, , Prentice Hall Inc, 1969
LEVEL III (V SEMESTER & VI SEMESTER)
ARU 301 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN-II
(Pre-requisite: ARU 208 – Structural Design - I)
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 3
Analysis and Design of brick masonry: load bearing walls, piers and footings, cavity walls, walls
subjected to wind pressure, design of wall foundations – Design of steel structures: riveted and
welded connection, design of simple and compound beams, compression flanges struts and ties,
splices, roof trusses and purlins, industrial building frames- shells and folded plates: structural
action of shells and folded plates, tensile and pneumatic structures, masted and suspension
structures. Design of Grid slabs using IS code method – Design of Timber structures: simple
beams, struts and ties.
Reference Books:
1. Dayaratnam.P, “Brick and Reinforced Brick Structures”, 1987, Oxford & I.B.H.
2. Gayloard & Gayloard “Design of Steel structures”, 1957, Mc Graw Hill Publications.
3. Arya A S, “Masonry and Timber Structures including Earthquake resistant Design”, 1992, Nem
Chand Publishers, New Delhi.
References:
1. S.M.A. Kazimi & Jindal “Design of Steel Structures”, 1981,Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Chan S L etal, “Advances in Steel Structures”, 2002, Elsevier.
3. Dayaratnam.P, “Design of Steel Structures”, 2003, S Chand Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Arya A S and Ajmani J L, “Design of Steel Structures”, Nem Chand Publishers, India.
5. Vazirani VN and Ratwani M M, “Steel and Timber Structures- Analysis, Design and Detailing”,
Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
6. Subramanian N, “Principles of Space Structures”, 1983, Wheeler Publishers, India.
7. Baird JA and Ozelton EC, “Timber Designers Manual”, 1984, Granada Publishers, Germany.
8. Relevant IS Codes for Masonry, Steel and Timber design and detailing.
ARU 302 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -IV

(Pre-requisite: ARU 210 – Building Construction - III)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 3 5
Design and detailing for fire protection in buildings - introduction to lightweight construction -
cladding materials and curtain wall construction - state of art materials and techniques adopted for
repair and retrofit of buildings - various construction equipment.
Reference Books:
1. Chudley R, “Construction Technology”, 2000, Longman.
References:
ARU 303 – WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Sources of water its Quality and Quantity, Treatment, Transmission of water, Plumbing Fixtures
and Hydrant systems, Water distribution systems, Specialised services, Waste Classification,
Solid waste, Drainage, Waste water Treatment and techniques.
Reference Books:
1. Deolalikar, S, G “Plumbing”, 1999,Tata Mc-Graw Hill, New Delhi.
References:
1. Husain, S.K, “A text book of Water supply and Sanitary engineering”, 1984, oxford-IBH.
2. Garg S. K “Water supply and engineering”, 1977, Khanna Publishers, NewDelhi.
3. “CPHEEO” manual on Water Supply & Treatment.
4. Kamala, A; Kanth Rao, D.L, “Environmental Engineering”, Tata McGraw – Hill publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi.
ARU 304 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – V

(Pre-requisite: ARU 212 – Architectural Design and Field Tour - IV)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 9 6
The design course aims to impart understanding of ecologically sustainable architecture; its
means, methods and strategies. It prepares learners to understand and explore sustainable design
strategies, methods and materials in architecture. Learners shall demonstrate the understanding
gained through a study and demonstrate the same and effective ‘topography and land
management’ and ‘water harvesting’ methods by translating these into an appropriate built form
design.
References:
4. Tobey, G.B., “A History of landscape Architecture - The relationship of people to the
Environment”.
5. Callender, Hancock John, “Time saver standards for architectural design data”, 1974, Mc Graw
Hill.
6. Singh, P., “Contemporary Landscape Design in India- A case study for cultural ecology”.
ARU 391- COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LABORATORY –I

L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Different hardware and software used in the field of Architectural Design and Drafting -
preparation of
two-dimensional drawings – plan, elevation and sections of building components – building
drawings and preparation of municipal drawings.
References:
1. AutoCAD manual.
2. Lab manual
3. Sham Tickoo’ “Autocad 2005 for engineers and designers”, 2004, Dreamtech Publishers, New
Delhi.
4. Stein, Ellen Finkel, “Autocad 2005 Bible”, 2004, Wiley Dreamtech, New Delhi.
ARU 305 – ESTIMATION, COSTING AND VALUATION
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Quantity surveying - basics for different types and parts of building, standard data sheets, rate
analysis basics, abstract and detailed estimates - standard specifications for different items of
building work, need and the art of making specifications - valuation of land and buildings,
principles involved, valuation tables - building cost analysis and cost modeling basics -
comparison of cost parameters and time-cost index.
Reference Books:
1. Chakraborti M, “Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation In Civil Engineering”.
References:
1. Perry D.J; Barden P.S, “Cost Planning of Buildings Collins”, 1984, London.
2. Parks, “Valuation of Real Property”, Eastern Law Book House, Calcutta.
3. Shaw N. A, “Quantity Surveying and Valuation”.
ARU 306 – EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING DESIGN

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Earth quake, Causes and consequences, terminologies, Earthquake Basics, Measuring
instruments, Philosophy of earthquake resistant structural design of buildings-in context of steel,
concrete and timber, Architectural design Aspects and urban planning considerations.
References:
1. Ambrose, J; Vergun, D, “Simplified building design for wind and Earthquake forces”, 1985, John
wiley, New York, USA.
2. Arnold, C; Reitherman, R, “Building configuration and seismic design”, 1982, John wiley, New
York, USA.
3. Bolt, B.A, “Earthquakes”, Fourth edition, 1999, W H Freeman, sanfransisco, USA
4. Dowrick, D.J, “Earthquake resistant designs for Engineers and architects”, 1987, Second edition,
John wiley, New York, USA.
5. Hugo Bachmann (2003) Seismic Conceptual Design of Buildings – Basic principles for engineers,
architects, building owners, and authorities; Swiss Federal Office for Water and Geology and
Agency for Development and Cooperation, Switzerland.
6. Lagario, HJ (1990) EARTHQUAKES: An architect’s guide for Non structural seismic hazards,
John wiley and sons, New York, USA.
7. Murty CVR (2005), IITK –BMTPC Earth quake tips, National Information centre for Earthquake
Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India.
ARU 307 – ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Introduction to architectural acoustics, design criteria of sound for various architectural spaces –
Noise criteria curves – acoustical problems, free propagation of sound and behavior of sound in
enclosed, auditorium acoustics – design criteria, principles of noise control, noise sources, design
criteria for noise control - Manufacture and properties of acoustical materials, construction details
of acoustic treatment on walls, ceiling and floors.
References:
1. Parkin, Hamphrey and cowel, Faber and Faber, “Architectural Acoustics”, 1979, London.
2. Knudsen and Harris, John Wiley, “Acoustical design in Architecture”, 1950, John Wiley and sons.
3. Harris C. M, “Handbook of Noise Control”, Mc Graw Hill.
ARU 308 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Basics of heat transfer and thermodynamic principles. Psychometric properties and human
comfort parameters. Air conditioning load estimation fundamentals. Systems of air conditioning,
their comparison for different parameters. Ducting systems and room air conditioning basics.
Duct design and air handling systems.
References:
1. Arora C. P, “Refrigeration and Air Conditioning”, 1981, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, New York.
2. Laub J. P, “Air Conditioning and Heating Practice”, Rane Hart Press, New York.
3. “National Building Code- 2000”.
ARU 309 – WORKING DRAWING

L T P/D Cr
0 0 3 2
Working drawing for a self-designed project: setting out plan, foundation plan, floor plans and
roof plan, layout plans showing various services – sections showing vertical transportation –
structural drawings for foundation, floors, building frames – working drawing for interiors –
detailing of building components like foundation, openings, railings etc., - landscape detailing.
References:
1. Waktia, Osamu; Linde, Richard, “The Professional Practice of Architectural Detailing”, 1977,
John Wiley and Sons, New York.
2. Thomas, Marvin, “Architectural Working Drawings: A Professional Technique”, 1978, Mc-Graw
Hill Book Co., New York.
3. Prabhu Balagopal T. S, “Building drawing and detailing”, 1994, Spades.
ARU 310 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – VI

(Pre-requisite: ARU 304 – Architectural Design and Field Tour - V)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 9 6
The design course aims to impart understanding of culture and its role in shaping architecture and
to study architecture as a cultural product signifying culture and its structure. It prepares learners
to understand and explore spatial communication through architecture; its means, methods and
strategies and to study and interpret a given society by way of its graphics and spatial designs.
The understanding gained through studies shall be demonstrated by translating these into an
appropriate built form design.
References:
3. Scott Robert Gillen, “Design Fundamentals”, 1951, McGraw Hill.
4. Tobey, G.B., “A History of landscape Architecture - The relationship of people to the
Environment”.
5. Callender Etal, “Time saver standards”., Mc Graw Hill.
6. Singh, P., “Contemporary Landscape Design in India- A case study for cultural ecology”.
7. Duncan, J.S., “The City as Text: The politics of landscape interpretation in the Kandyan
Kingdom”.
8. Leach, E.R., “Culture and Communication: The logic by which symbols are connected: An
introduction to the use of structuralist analysis in social anthropology”.
9. Durkheim, E., The Elementary Forms of Religious Life.
10. Rapoport, Amos, “House form and culture”, Prentice Hall.
11. RAY, William, “Logic of culture”, Blackwell, UK. 2001
ARU 392- COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LABORATORY –II
(Pre-Requisite: ARU 391 – Computer Aided Architectural Design Laboratory - I)
L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Preparation of three-dimensional design and drawings – modeling of furniture, buildings and
structures using various software. Preparation of animations and walkthroughs.
References:
1. AutoCAD manual.
2. Lab manual
3. Sham Tickoo’ “Autocad 2005 for engineers and designers”, 2004, Dreamtech Publishers, New
Delhi.
4. Stein, Ellen Finkel, “Autocad 2005 Bible”, 2004, Wiley Dreamtech, New Delhi.
5. Murdock, Kelly, “3D Studio Max R3 Bible”, 2000, IDG Books India, New Delhi.
ARU 321 - ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

L T P/D Cr
2 0 2 3
Photography as an Art and Science, History and Chemistry; Contributions of pioneers; Camera
development and Processing; Parts of a camera; Optics, Focal length, Focusing, Angle of View,
Dept of field; Shutter speed; Aperture & F stop, Exposure; Light meters; White balancing; Film
structure; Light- natural & artificial light; Flashes; Filters, Camera accessories; Film processing
and Printing, Digital cameras, photo editing software; Art of Photography, Photo Composition;
Creative techniques, Photography for Architects and applications.
References:
1. Harris, Michael “Architectural Photography”, 1996, Focal Press/ Butterworth-Heinemenn.
2. Buchanan, Terry, “Photographing Historic Buildings”, 1984, Her Majesty’s Stationary Office.
3. McGrath, Norman, “Photographing Buildings Inside And Out”, Focal Press /Butter worth-
Heinemann
4. Langford, Michael, “Basic Photography”, 1986, Focal Press/Butter worth-Heinemann.
5. Langford, Michael, “ Advanced Photography”, 1986, Focal Press/Butter worth, Heinemann.
6. McClelland, Deke, “ Photoshop ver. (8)CS Bible” 2005, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New
Delhi.
7. Grimm, Tom, “ The Basic book of Photography”, 1985, Penguin books, New York.
8. Roberts, Gordon,” Mastering Photography”, 1995, Macmillan press, London
9. Horenstein, Henry,” Black and White Photography-A Basic Manual”, 2005, Little, Brown and
Co., New York.
10. Garett, John, “ The Art of Black and White Photography”, 1995, Reed international Books, UK.
ARU 322 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV

(Pre-requisite: ARU 211 - History of Architecture – III)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Architecture of Americas-North, Central And South America ; Mayas Aztecs, Incas civilization-
Temples and palaces; Architecture of Africa- Domestic and Religious structures; Architecture Of
South East Asia, Burma; Cambodia Thailand- Indonesia. Stupas and Pagodas; Architecture of
China, Domestic and religious architecture; Islamic Architecture in China,; Architecture Of
Korea – influence of Chinese architecture on Korea and Japan; Philosophy of Traditional
Japanese Architecture-religious and domestic architecture-tea houses Garden architecture.
References:
1. Banister Fletcher “A History Of Architecture”, 1990, 28th edn, CBS Publishers Delhi.
2. Stierling, Henri, “Maya- Palaces and Pyramids of the Rain Forest”, 1997, 1st ed. Taschens,
Gmbk
ARU 323 – BEHAVIORAL STUDIES IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Historical context, New attitudes to design- Behaviorism; Phenomenology, Gestalt psychology,
etc; Architecture and sociological models; Concept of fit, Tolerance space; Society-buildings and
environment relations, Principles of environmental design; Behavioral settings; Social bases to
built environments, Spatial structure and Development; Social conflict, Social area analysis and
factorial ecology; Urban mosaic, Residential differentiation; Methods and types of assessment of
built environment; Man Environment research studies; - research methods.
References:
1. Krasner, Leonard, ‘“Environmental design and human behavior”, 1980, Pergamon press.
2. Michelson, William, “Behavioural research methods in environmental design”, 1975, Dowden,
Hutchingon and Ross inc.
3. King.d.Anthony, ‘Buildings and society’, 1980, Routledge and Kegan Paul.
4. Broadbent, Geoffery, “Design in architecture, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Gutman, Robert, “People and Buildings”, 1973, Basic books, New York.
6. Hall, Edwqrd, “The Hidden Dimension”, 1966, Doubleday, New York.
7. Sommer, Robert,” Personal Space”, 1969, Englewood cliffs, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
8. Newman, Oscar,” Defensible Space”. 1972, Cambridge, MIT Press, Mass.
9. Perin, Constance,” With man in mind”, 1970, Cambridge, MIT Press, Mass.
10. Proshansky,Harold et al, “Environmental Psychology”,1970, Holt, Renehart and Winstaon, New
York.
ARU 324- SOIL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATION DESIGN

(Pre-requisite: ARU 208 – Structural Design - I)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Three phase system-Classification of soils-Permeability of soils-Stress distribution-Compaction-
Consolidation-Shear strength-Earth pressure-Bearing capacity-Foundations - types – general
design considerations.
References:
1. Joseph F. Bowles, “Foundation Analysis and Design”, 1996, Mc Graw Hill.
2. Leonards, “Foundation Engineering”, 1991, Tata Mc-Graw Hill.
3. Teng W. C, “Foundation Design”, 1979, Prentice Hall India.
4. Punmia B. C, “Soil Mechanics and Foundations”, 1994, Laxmi Publications.
5. Tomlison M.J, “Foundation Design and Construction”, 1992, ELBS.
6. Kasmalkar B. J, “Foundation Engineering”, 1997, Standard Publishers, New Delhi.
ARU 325- ARCHITECTURE AS A CULTURAL SYSTEM
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Concepts, methods of cultural anthropology - Culture and communication, Symbolism and
Architecture - Study of Ideational and formal relationships – Structure of ideal social order and its
refraction in the material world - Cosmological models and architectural form - Buddhist models
and examples. Hindu Models and Examples. Traditional Kerala Architecture - Cosmological
models and cosmic spatial expressions of Africa - Culture change, Counter culture and the
manifestations in Built forms.
References:
1. B. Stock, “Tradition and Modernity: Models from the past”, The John Hopkins University Press,
Baltimore
2. C. Levi-Strauss, “Social Structure”, Chicago
3. D. Upton, “Americas architectural roots - Ethnic groups that built America”, The Preservation Press,
Washington
4. M. Weber, “The Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism”, Dover Publications Inc., New York
5. R.G. Knapp, “Asia's old dwellings-Tradition, Resilience and Change”, Oxford University Press, NY
6. L.J. Vale, “Architecture, power, and national identity”, Yale University Press, New Haven
7. G. Abraham, “Architectural Symbolism through the History of Architecture - A critical review”,
Journal of The Indian Institute of Architects - JIIA Vol. 68 (2003).
8. A. Thampuran, “Study of Architectural Forms in Malabar Coast”, Wiley and Sons Inc
9. M.D. Sahlins, “Historical metaphors and mythical realities : structure in the early history of the
Sandwich Islands kingdom”, University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor
10. E. Durkheim, K.E. Fields, “The elementary forms of religious life”, Free Press, New York
LEVEL IV (VII SEMESTER & VIII SEMESTER)
ARU 401 - OFFICE TRAINING

L T P/D Cr
0 0 0 6
Students are required to undergo compulsory internship training in the office of a competent
practicing architect registered with the Council of Architecture or in the architectural wing/
department of an governmental, private or non-governmental voluntary organization for the
duration of one semester as per the rules/guidelines listed in the Internship manual. Students are
required to be involved in the works produced in the office. Evaluation shall be through a seminar
presentation using hard copy of the endorsed works undertaken in the office.
ARU 402 - CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF BUILDINGS

L T P/D Cr
0 0 0 2
Students are required to choose any interesting completed project and trace its development from
the early design concepts till the occupancy stage. The building should be assessed with respect to
the building type, compliance to building regulations, indoor and outdoor spatial quality,
functional, visual, structural, material, maintenance, eco friendliness, environmental, circulation,
and service aspects for the performance and efficiency as part of post occupancy evaluation.
Evaluation shall be through a seminar presentation as per the rules/guidelines listed in the
Internship manual.
ARU 403 - CONSTRUCTION SITE STUDY

L T P/D Cr
0 0 0 1
Students are expected to gather from observation on site, activities involved in different stages of
construction of a building project. They are required to record the methods used, sequence of
activities, construction details, time involved at different stages etc., as observed from the site.
This shall be undertaken strictly as per the rules/guidelines listed in the Internship manual.
Evaluation shall be through a seminar presentation.
ARU 404 - DOCUMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE DETAILS

L T P/D Cr
0 0 0 1
The student is expected to document at least twenty details that may include historical or
contemporary details of any kind used in buildings, interiors, landscaping, services etc. The
innovative details and observations should be documented and evaluated for the purpose intended
and performance achieved. This shall be undertaken strictly as per the rules/guidelines listed in
the Internship manual prepared by the Department. Evaluation shall be through a seminar.
ARU 405 - COMPUTER APPLICATION IN ARCHITECTURE
(Pre-Requisite: ARU 392 – Computer Aided Architectural Design Laboratory - II)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Computer aided data analysis – data models – office management systems – introduction to
statistical software – computer aided design – space linkage interaction, application of graph
theory and optimization techniques – rationalizing and synthesizing design problems –
introduction to GIS – data acquisition, analysis and interpretation – tools and models and case
studies – decision support systems – various methods, stochastic models – preparation of database
and various software used for DSS.
References:
1. D.H. Sanders , “ Computer Today”, 1992, Mc Graw Hill
2. Mitchell, “ Computer Aided Architectural Design”,1977, Petrocelli.
3. Bernhardsen, “ Geographic Information systems An Introduction”, John Wiley, London
4. Chrisman Nicholas , “ Exploring GIS”,2002, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
5. Broadbent, “ Design in Architecture”, 1973, John Wiley, London.
6. E.Turban, “Decision Support and Expert Systems”, 2002, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
ARU 406 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Landscape and garden architecture through history - Design process in landscape architecture -
Elements of landscape - Energy saving Landscapes and passive climatic design strategies in
landscapes - Design, development and details of landscapes for various functions - Landscape
services. Introduction to ecological landscapes - Interior landscape architecture - Interior
Landscape services - Case studies on various types of landscapes.
References:
1. Stuart D. Synder, “Environmental Interiorscapes”., 1995, Whitney Library of Design., New York.
2. Nelson Hammer: “Interior landscape design”, 1991, McGraw-Hill Architectural and Scientific Pub.
Inc.
3. Dee Catherine, “Form and fabric in landscape architectures”, 2001, Spon Press, London.
4. Simonds John Ormsbee, “Landscape architecture”, 1961, Iliffe books, London.
5. Moffat Anne Simon, “Landscape designs that saves energy”, 1981, Morrow.
6. Hammer Nelson, “Interior landscape design”, 1991, McGraw-Hill, NY.
7. Gaines Richard L, “Interior plantscaping”, 1977, Architectural Record, NY.
8. Rutledge Albert J, “Anatomy of a park”, McGraw-Hill, 1971
ARU 407 - TOWN PLANNING

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Origin, evolution and history of human settlements - planned cities in India and the world - town
definitions and classifications, Terminologies, Urban design concept and theories, Physical,
Environmental, Infrastructure, Housing aspects of urban planning, Planning theories, Master
plans and development plans ,survey and analysis in town planning, planning standards - resorse
allocation, Agencies involved in Planning, Legal aspects of Planning, Acts and Policies.
References:
1. Arthur J. Galion, “Urban Patter n”, 1984.
2. Bandopadhyay, “Text Book of Town Planning”, Books and Allied Publication, Calcutta
3. Federic Gibbard, “Town Design”, 1967, The Architectural Press.
4. Ramachandran, “ Urbanization and Urban systems in India”, Oxford University Press
5. Kevin Lynch “Image of the city” MIT Press,
6. Paul D.Spreinegen, “Urban Design- The Architecture of Towns and Cities”, 1965,Mc-GrawHill.
7. Kadiayali L. R, “Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning”
8. Canter, Larry W, “Environmental Impact Assessment”, 1996, Mc-Graw Hill.
9. Pugh, Cedric, “Housing and Urbanization, Study of India”1990, Sage, New Delhi.
10. “UDPFI Guidelines, ITPI”, New Delhi
11. “Kerala Muncipal Building rules”.
12. “National Building Code 2005”.
13. “E documents on decentralization”, Kerala Institute of Local administration, Thrishur.
ARU 408 – ARCHITECTURAL ILLUMINATION

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Wiring systems, types, estimation, safety aspects –
Electrical distributions, Systems in different buildings, LAN-WAN Connections. Illumination
basics: Photometric quantities, illumination sources, polar curves, new generation sources,
application contexts. Illumination design basics: Indoor lighting, different architectural contexts,
Sports and recreational lighting, street lighting, and outdoor lighting.
Reference Books:
1. Raina K. B, Bhattacharya S. K, “Electrical Design Estimating & Costing”, 1995,New
age Publishers.
2. William E Barrows, “Light, Photometry, and Illumination Engineering”
References:
1. Porges F, “Design of electrical services for buildings”, 1974,E&F Spon Publishers.
2. Jain; Jain, “ABC of Electrical Engineering”.
3. “Kerala Cinema Regulation Act – 1958”
4. “National Building Code of India”.
5. Holmes, G. H,” Essays on Lighting”, 1975,Adam Hilger Publishers.
6. Marc Schiler, “Simplified design of Building Lighting”, 1992, John Wiley Publishers.
7. Cotton H, “Principles of Illumination”, 1960,John Wiley Publishers.
8. “Philips Lighting Data Manual”
9. “GEC Lighting Data Manual”.
10. Kamalesh Roy, “Illumination Engineering” –Volume 1
ARU 409 - BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND RETROFITTING TECHNIQUES

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Durability of buildings – environmental effects, corrosion and natural deterioration – effect of

chemical elements and pollution – damage due to biological agents and natural disasters –
building failures, diagnosis and techniques of assessment, maintenance of buildings and
preventive methods – building repairs – various techniques of repairs for different components of
building – building conservation, documentation, strengthening, stabilization and restoration
techniques.
References:
1. Philip H Perki : “Concrete Structures” ,1978, E & FN Spon , London.
2. S Champion , “Failure and Repair of Concrete Structures”,1961, Contractors record, London.
3. Jacob Feld “Construction Failures”,1968, John Wiley.
4. Peter H Emmens, “Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated”
5. Eldridge H J, “Common Defects in Buildings”, 1976, Her Majesty Stationery Office, London.
6. Mathews M S, “Conservation Engineering”.
ARU 410 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR– VII

(PRE-REQUISITE: ARU 310 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR - VI)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 9 6
The design course aims to study disaster-responsive architecture including Tsunami; the means,
methods and strategies including knock-down architecture for transient accommodations. It
prepares learners to study and demonstrate understanding in earthquake responsive architecture
and about various Indian and foreign agencies and regulations for disaster management. The
understanding gained through the studies and hazard responsive architecture shall be
demonstrated by translating these into an appropriate built form design.
References:
4. Callender, Hancock John, “Time saver standards for architectural design data”, 1974, McGraw
Hill
ARU 491 - INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN LAB

(Pre-Requisite: ARU 392 – Computer Aided Architectural Design Laboratory - II)
L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Importance of internet in remote practice and research, Need for skills in multimedia in the
Architecture profession; Introduction to web designing and hosting using interactive media- Html
& related software Integrating/organizing multimedia presentations using images, video, text and
sound; Basics of Multimedia & Animation software- Related software; Creating Web graphics-
related software. Effective computer based design communication methods.
Reference:
1. David & Rhonda Crowder, “Web design with HTML/Flash/Java Script/E-Commerce- Bible”,
Wiley International, 2002.
2. Robert Reinhardt & Snow Dow, “Macromedia Flash MX”, Wiley International, 2003.
3. Nyquist, John.R; Martin, Robert,” Director 8 and Lingo Bible” 2002, Wiley Dreamtech India (P)
Ltd, New Delhi
4. Lab manual
5. Murdock, Kelly.L, “3ds max 6 Bible”,2004, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New Delhi
6. Alspach, Ted; Murdock, Kelly, “Illustrator 10 Bible”, 2002, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New
Delhi
7. McClelland, Deke, “ Photoshop ver. (8)CS Bible” 2005, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New
Delhi
8. Marshal , J.J; Saeed, Zed, “ After Effects 5/5.5 Bible, 2002, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New
Delhi
9. Lowery Joseph. W, “Dreamweaver MX 2004 Bible”, 2005, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New
Delhi
10. Droblas, Adele, “Adobe Premiere pro 2 Bible” 2006, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New Delhi
11. Greenberg, Adele Droblas; Greenberg, Seth,” Digital Images- A Practical Guide”1998, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi
ARU 421 - ADVANCED THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Theory- Definition, The Theoretical position- Social aspects of theory; Power Structures and the
Architect- Benefactors , Beneficiaries of Architecture; Professional attitudes; Ethical Foundations
in Architecture; Ordering Architecture; Authority in Architecture; Architectural beliefs systems,
Relationships in Architecture -Esthetics in Architecture, Conventions of Communication;
Categories in Architecture and philosophy in nineteenth and twentieth century categories General
and composite theories, principles of architecture.
References:
1. Capon David Smith, “Architectural theory”, Vol.1: Vitruvian Fallacy, 2000, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Ghirando, Diane, “Architecture after modernism”, 1996, Thames and Hudson.
3. Capon David Smith, “Architectural theory”, Vol. 2: Le Corbusier’s legacy”, 2000, John Wiley &
Sons.
ARU 422 - VASTUVIDYA

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Definition of vastuvidya; basic unit of measurements; Concept of Vastu, Vasthupurusha mandala;
Concept Avrithi, Veedhi; Classification of land and settlements; Planning and design aspects of
temples, mandapas and natya grihas; Planning of residential buildings; the Yoni concept,
preferred dimensions, standardization.
Domestic buildings- Types; Classification of materials; The technology of assembly and joinery;
Construction methods; Decorative treatments analysis of the basic structural system, tools and
techniques of construction.
References:
1. Acharya, P.K., “An Encyclopedia of Hindu Architecture-Architecture of Manasara (4
Vol.Set)”, 1979, Oriental book reprint Corporation, New Delhi.
2. Prabhu, Balagopal.T.S. & Achuthan, A., “Text Book of Vastuvidya”, Vastuvidya
Pratisthanam, Calicut.
3. Prabhu, Balagopal.T.S. & Achuthan, A., “Design in Vastuvidya”, 1997, Vastuvidya
Pratisthanam, Calicut.
4. Thampuran, Ashalatha, “Traditional Architectural Forms of Malabar Coast”, 2001,
Vastuvidya Pratisthanam, Calicut
5. Prabhu, Balagopal.T.S. & A.Achuthan, “Engineering commentary on
Manushyalayachandrika”,
6. Vastuvidya Pratisthanam, Calicut.
ARU 423 – ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ARCHITECTURAL
STRUCTURES
(Pre-requisite: ARU 301- Structural Design - II)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Basic concepts of matrix analysis-Definition of flexibility and stiffness influence coefficients-
Analysis of continuous beams-Displacement method of analysis-Transformation matrix, Total
stiffness matrix and Analysis of simple frames-Introduction to computer application in analysis,
principles and flaws-Analysis tools-Approximate analysis of beams, arches and multistory
frames.
References:
1. Gere J. M; Weaver W, “ Analysis of framed structures”, 1965,Affiliated East-West press.
2. Wilbur; Norris, “Elementary structural Analysis”, 1984, Mc-Graw Hill International edition.
3. Wang C. K, “Intermediate Structural Analysis”, 1986, Mc-Graw Hill International edition.
4. Manickaselvam V. M, “Approximate methods for lateral load analysis of Multibay building
frames”, Dhanpath Rai &sons.
5. Manickaselvam V. M,“Elements of Matrix and Stability Analysis of structures”, Khanna
Publishers.
6. Ghali; Neville A. M, “Structural analysis”, 1972, Chapman &Hall.
7. Meek J. L, “Computer Methods in Structural Analysis”, 1991,E& FN Spon.
8. Mario Salvadori; Matthyilhevi, “Structural Design in Architecture”, 1967, Prentice-Hall India
Pvt. Ltd.
ARU 424 - FILM MAKING IN ARCHITECTURE

L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
History of photography & cinema; Film formats; Aspect Ratio and film projection; Camera basics
; Camera placement and height; Camera movement; Editing language; Pre-production-Scripting;
Treatment; Production & professionals involved; Post-production-Film processing, , Film editing;
Digital cameras and camcorder formats and resolution; Digital editing-use of soft wares; Basics
of sound and sound recording, types; Digital sound processing and recording soft wares.
References:
1. Lipton, Lenny “Independent Film Making”, 1972, Simon and Schuster NY.
2. Droblas, Adele, “Adobe Premiere pro 2 Bible” 2006, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New Delhi
3. Greenberg, Adele Droblas; Greenberg, Seth,” Digital Images- A Practical Guide”1998, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., New Delhi
4. Marshal , J.J; Saeed, Zed, “ After Effects 5/5.5 Bible, 2002, Wiley Dreamtech India (P) Ltd, New
Delhi
ARU 425 - INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE

(Pre-requisite: ARU 307 and ARU 308)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Industrial buildings and industrial estates – classification, patterns of industrial estates, general
requirements of different types of industries – architectural design of factory buildings, functional
requirements and planning, plant layout, various patterns of development, service requirements –
industrial structures, structural types, components of industrial structures – environmental aspects
of industrial enclosures, lighting, ventilation, acoustical design and fire design – landscaping of
industrial areas.
References:
1. James. F. Munce, “Industrial Architecture”, 1960, F.W. Dodge, New York.
2. Edward D Mills, “Factory Buildings”, 1967, Leonard Hill, London.
3. Drury Joylon, “Factories – Planning, design and mordernization”, 1986, Architectural Record,
New York.
4. Allan Philip, “Best in Industrial Architecture”, 1992, Rotovision Publishers, Spain.
5. Bureau of Indian Standards, “Handbook on functional requirements of Industrial buildings”, SP-
32, 1986.
ARU 426 – DISASTER MANAGEMENT

(Pre-requisite: ARU 407 – Town Planning)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Concepts of disaster mitigation and planning – hazards and vulnerability assessment –
technological hazards and accidents – city level disasters, safety aspects – community based
approaches for disaster management – remote sensing and GIS applications – rehabilitation –
education and training – post disaster recovery and rehabilitation.
References:
1. Thomas D Schneid, Larry Collins: Disaster Management and Preparedness, Jan 2001 CRC Press
2. IGNOU: Notes on disaster Management
3. S.Ramani, Disaster management – Advanced course on modern trends in housing – SERC, Vol 2,
Chennai, 1980
4. Office of the UN Disaster Relief Co-ordinator – Disaster prevention and mitigation, Vol 12, Social
and Sociological aspects – UNO, NY, 1986.
LEVEL V (IX SEMESTER & X SEMESTER)
ARU 501 - INTERIOR DESIGN
L T P/D Cr
1 0 3 3
Characteristics of indoor space: Effect of enclosures on space perception - modulation of space -
Symbolism and meaning in interiors – principles of interior design: Back ground for applied
decoration - Modulation of interior space with art objects and modulating thermal and sonic
environment, space modulation through artificial and natural lighting, emphasizing of focal points
– Unity in interior design – furniture design: evolution of furniture styles, functional
classification, barrier free design, application of semiotics to furniture design – structural
treatments: Architectural materials for interiors, interior landscape: problems of containerization -
design, detailing and construction of Interior landscape.
References:
1. Scott Robert Gilliam, “Design Fundamentals”, 1951, McGraw Hill Book Company, INC.
2. Colin, Boyne and Lancewright, “The Best of Architect’s Working Details”, vol. 2
3. Halse, “The Use of Colour in Interiors”, 1978, McGraw Hill
4. Lan Grant, “Great Interiors”, 1971, Spring Books.
5. Hammer, Nelson, “Interior landscape design”, 1991, McGraw Hill, NY.
6. Gaines, Richard L, “Interior plantscaping”, 1977, Architectural Record, NY.
ARU 502- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

(Pre-requisite: ARU 305 - Estimation Costing and Valuation)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Construction planning, project management – bar charts and activity charts, resource levelling –
network planning methods, critical path method – probabilistic techniques, concepts of
uncertainty, optimization techniques and optimization models – Cost estimation techniques and
concepts of value engineering.
References:
1. Chitkara K K, “Construction Project Management – Planning, Scheduling and Controlling”, 1998,
McGraw Hill. New Delhi.
2. Obrien James J, “CPM in Construction Management”, 1984, McGraw Hill..
3. Jerome Wiest D and Levy K Ferdinan, “Management guide to PERT and CPM”, 1998, Prentice
Hall of India, New Delhi.
4. Modi N, “PERT and CPM”, 1991, Standard Book House, New Delhi.
5. Punmia B C and Kandelwal K K, “Project Plannign and Control with PERT and CPM”, 1991,
Laxmi Publishers, New Delhi.
ARU 503 - RESEARCH METHODS
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Introduction to research methods: models and concepts in research - introduction to social
research - information about data sources as well as ethics and politics - planning for research -
issue of measurement in research - generation of data and data management - design and conduct
of surveys – analysis and recording research: various research methods and analysis of data
gathered - statistical analysis and reasoning; interpretation of results - tools and techniques for
effective presentation - research publishing - designing and writing reports.
Reference Books:
1. Donald H McBurney and Theresa L White, “Research Methods”, 2003, 6th Ed., Wadsworth
Publishing, California, USA.
2. David D Vaus, “Surveys in Social Research”, 2002, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group,
New York.
3. Paul Oliver, “Writing your thesis”, 2004, Sage Publication India Limited, New Delhi.
4. Michael Jay Polonsky and David Scott Waller’ “Designing and Managing a Research
Project”, 2004, Sage Publication India Limited, New Delhi.
References:
1. Wayne C. Booth, “The craft of research”., Univ. of Chicago Press
2. Matt Henn, Mark Weinstein and Nick Foard, “A short introduction to Social research”, 2005,
Sage Publication India Limited, New Delhi.
3. Piotr Korcelli, “The human settlement system study: suggested research directions”,
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis.
4. Robert M. E, Writing ethnographic field notes, Univ. of Chicago Press
5. Jacques Brazun, The modern researcher, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers
6. Colin Robson, Real world research, Black Well, USA
7. Daniel G. Riordan, Technical Report Writing Today., Houghton Mifflin, Bitztantra, ND
8. Robert Bechtel et al (eds). Methods in Environmental and Behavioral Research, NY:Van
Nostrand Reinhold, 1987.
9. Henry Sanoff. Visual Research Methods in Design. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991.
ARU 504 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – VIII

(PRE-REQUISITE: ARU 410 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR - VII)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 9 6
The design course aims to study Architectural Programming, socioeconomic and environmental
aspects and behavioral studies including various survey techniques. It prepares learners to handle
urban design projects like conservation and architectural design of urban centers, redevelopment
and new urban development, study, documentation and project preparation including policy
studies. The understanding gained through the studies and preparation of project report,
feasibility study, literature survey and plan preparation shall be demonstrated by way of
presentation drawings using CAAD and UD models including block models of design for built
forms.
References:
4. Callender Etal, “Time saver standards”., Mc Graw Hill
5. Paul D. Spreiregen, “Urban Design, The Architecture of Towns and Cities”, 1965, McGraw Hill.
6. Gorden Cullen,“The Concise Townscape”, 1983, Van nostrand reinhold.
7. Edmund Bacon, “Design of Cities”, 1967, Thames and Hudson.
8. UNWIN, Simon , “Analysing architecture”, Routledge, London, 2004
ARU 505 THESIS - I
(Pre-Requisite: ARU 410 – Architectural Design And Field Tour - VII)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 6 4
Each individual student is expected identify a topic/project (preferably live one) from any of the
areas listed by the Department, to define goal and research methodology, identify design issues
based on literature studies, conduct case studies and feasibility studies and collect primary and
secondary data. Site shall be identified. The student should also identify an area of special interest
of relevance to the topic chosen for the Thesis and shall undertake data collection and analysis of
the same though literature studies, primary data in the area, and detailed analysis. The complete
analysis and conclusions from the studies shall be presented for evaluation accompanied by
necessary drawings , models and report for each stage as specified. This work is to be continued
in the following semester.
ARU 506 - SEMINAR
L T P/D Cr
0 0 3 2
Seminar aims to encourage students to conduct independent research on a topic of interest
relevant to Architecture, to learn formulation of research methodology, data gathering methods
and analytical techniques, to work in a structured focused manner, to develop skills in Audio-
video and multimedia presentation and to develop logic and communication skills to defend the
concept during evaluation. Each student shall choose a topic of interest with original research
content related to Architecture and work on the topic and present it in the form of a seminar for
evaluation.
ARU 507 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND SPECIFICATIONS

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Role of Council of Architecture - duties and responsibilities in the profession - standards and
norms of professional conduct, setting up an office- introduction to building contract laws,
powers and duties of architect in a contract- specification writing for various type of construction.
References:
1. Harold, K; Cyrill, “Essenstials Of Management”, 1979, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
2. IIA Publications, “Handbook Of Professional Practice”.
3. Cowgill; Small, “Architectural Practice”.
4. Namavathi Roshan, “Professional Practice”.
ARU 508 – THESIS - II

(Pre-requisite: ARU 505 Thesis - I)
L T P/D Cr
0 0 21 14
This course is a continuation of ARU 505 Thesis I. In this course the student is expected to
develop comprehensive solution to the issues identified in the previous course ARU 505 Thesis I,
keeping with the kind of approach already identified nd to meet the requirements as stated in the
project brief. The student should demonstrate the ability to synthesize the results of the detailed
analytical studies conducted, lay down validity and design criteria, interpret the results for
application to the problem, develop the concept & detailed design solution / prove the hypothesis,
and to effectively communicate the intentions and rationale underlying the thesis. The student
shall present the work in the form of a seminar accompanied by necessary drawings, models and
report for each stage as specified by Department for evaluation.
ARU 521 - ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Definition, need and criteria for heritage conservation , policy adopted by government and other
agencies - investigation methods adopted for damage diagnosis and documentation of historic
buildings - repair and restoration procedures adopted for conservation of historic monuments -
state of the art materials and methods - integrated conservation principles, works of ASI - case
studies and documentation of historic monuments.
Reference Books:
1. Mathews M S “Conservation Engineering” Erhalten historisch bedentsamer Bauwerke, sonder
forschungs berich 315, university of Karlsruhe (TH); December 1998.
2. Bernard Feilden INTACH, Guidelines for conservation, A technical Manual ISBN 81-900061-5-0, New
Delhi – 1989
ARU 522 – HOUSING

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Magnitude of the housing problem, social, economic and political aspects of housing- National
housing policies, - Housing shortage and housing demand - Household formation, migration-
Housing standards and density, housing market - public agencies dealing with housing- housing
schemes- Site and services scheme- Housing cooperatives, Private sector developers, types of
financing - Cross subsidy - housing within the reach of poor.
Reference:
1. Muth Richard F, “Cities and Housing”, 1969University of Chicago Press,.
2. Bourne L S, “The Geography of Housing”, 1981Winston and Sons,.
3. National Building Code.
4. Tessie Agan M.S, “The House, its plan and use”, 1970, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
5. Brennan, Ellen M, “ Urban Land and Housing Issues. In "Third World Cities. Problems, policies
and prospects” John D. Kasarda, Allan M. Parnell (ed), 1993, Sage Publications.
ARU 523 – URBAN LAND MANAGEMENT

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Land policy and management in India ; Need; Urban land markets, Land speculation, methods of
control; Government interventions; Land tenure systems, squatter settlements and eviction
policies; Land registration systems and land titling practices in developing countries; Land
information systems;; Land use planning and control; Land assembly; Land development, Land
disposal and governance; municipal finance and property taxes.
References:
1. Misra, Bijayanand., “Urban Development Policies and Programmes: Focus on Land Management”
Nagamine, Haruo(ed), 1986 United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagoya, Japan.
2. Dale, Peter F; McLaughlin, John D “ Land Information Management - An introduction with
special reference to cadastral problems in Third World countries”, 1988 , Clarendon Press,
Oxford.
3. Brennan, Ellen M, “ Urban Land and Housing Issues. In "Third World Cities. Problems, policies
and prospects” John D. Kasarda, Allan M. Parnell (ed), 1993, Sage Publications.
4. Kitay, Michael G, “Land Acquisition in Developing Countries: Policies and Procedures of the
Public Sector”, 1985, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Boston.
5. Doebele, William A, 1982, Land Readjustment (New York, D.C. Heath and Company)
6. Baker, Lee, “India, Private/Public Partnership in Land Development”, 1991, Washington DC,
Office of Housing and Urban Programs, USAID.
ARU 524 – URBAN DESIGN

L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
History - Basic functions - Scope and Criteria - Elements, principles, theories - Projects - methods
and techniques - Cognitive mapping - Urban design policies formulation Conservation and
economic considerations, waterfront development. Legal aspects – LA act and town planning
acts- Project preparation, financing, agencies involved - project execution phases, schedules and
role of Urban Arts Commission.
References:
7. Paul D.Spreinegen, “Urban Design- The Architecture of Towns and Cities”, 1965,Mc-GrawHill.
8. Gorden Cullen, “Town scape”.
9. Jim Mc Ouskey,“ Road form and Townscape”.
10. Edmund N Bacon, “ Design of Cities”, 1967,Thames and Hudson.
11. Bauchannan,“Traffic in Towns”, H.M.S.O. London.
12. Kevin Lynch “Image of the city” MIT Press,
13. Paul D. Speriregon, Architecture of town and cities - The MIT press
ARU 525 - REMOTE SENSING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM

(Pre-requisite: ARU 407 Town Planning)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Basic concepts of remote sensing and photogrammetry – acquiring images – image processing,
enhancement and image interpretation - Geographic Information Systems and its applications,
GIS models - GIS software and GIS analysis.
Reference Books:
1. Lillesand M Thomas, Kiefer R.W and Jonathan W Chip man, “Remote Sensing and Image
Interpretation”, 2004, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
2. Jensesn, John R, “Introductory Digital Image Processing”, 1986, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
3. Burrough P A., “Principles of Geographic Information System for Land Resource Assessment”,
1986, Clarenden press, Oxford.
4. Anji Reddy, “Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System”, 2001, B S Publications,
India.
5. Joseph George, “Fundamentals of Remote Sensing”, 2004, University Press, India.
References:
1. Floyd F Sabins, “Remote Sensing- Principles and Interpretation”, 1997, W. H. Freeman and Co.,
New York.
2. Jain, Anil K. “Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing”, 1989, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
3. C S Agarwal, P K Garg, “Text book on Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Monitoring and
Management”, 2000, Wheeler Publishing Co., India.
4. Panda B C, “Remote Sensing: Principles and Applications”, 2004, Viva Publishers, New Delhi.
ARU 526 – INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS

(Pre-requisite: ARU 408 Architectural Illumination)
L T P/D Cr
3 0 0 3
Concept of intelligent building – historical overview – Energy consumption in buildings – micro
climate – human comfort in buildings - energy efficiency and energy conservation in buildings –
advanced building energy management systems – building automation: intelligent control of
building components – automating building services – mechanical, electrical and electronic
systems - system integration and optimization with building envelope – communication systems
and safety and security systems – building performance evaluation and intelligent building
standards.
Reference Books:
1. Albert Ting-Pat So and Wai Lok Chang, “Intelligent Building Systems”, 2003, Springer.
References:
1. Vaughn Bradshaw, “The Building Environment: Active and Passive Control Systems”, 2006,
Wiley.
2. Ali Malkawi, “Advanced Building Simulation”, 2004, Spon Press, Taylor and Francis Group.
3. A. Harrison, “Intelligent Buildings in South East Asia”, 1998, Spon Press, Taylor and Francis
Group.
4. Viktor Boed, “Networking and Integration of Facilities Automation Systems”, 1999, CRC Press,
Taylor and Francis Group.
5. Jan F Kreider, Peter S Curtiss & Ari Rabl, “Heating And Cooling Of Buildings – Design
Efficiency”, 2002, Mcgraw Hill.
6. George Clifford, “Modern Heating, Ventilating And Air Conditioning”, 1990, Prentice Hall Inc.,
New Jersey,
7. Gary Steffy, “Architectural Lighting Design”, 2nd Edn, 2002, John Wiley And Sons Inc.
8. Vaughn Bradshaw, “Building Control Systems”, 2nd Edn., 1993, John Wiley And Sons Inc., New
York
9. Sustainable Building Design Manual- Vol 2: Sustainable Building Design Practices”, 2004, The
Energy And Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, Ihc Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA 673601

LEVEL I (I SEMESTER & II SEMESTER)

SECOND LEVEL ELECTIVES

THIRD LEVEL ELECTIVES

INTERNSHIP UNDER A REGISTERED ARCHITECT

FOURTH LEVEL ELECTIVES

FIFTH LEVEL ELECTIVES

Total Number of Credits = 233 + 3*

LEVEL I (I SEMESTER & II SEMESTER)

SHU 111 - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION - I

ARU 101 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS - I

ARU 102 - BUILDING MATERIALS

ARU 191 - BASIC DESIGN -I

ARU 192 - WORKSHOP -I

ARU 104 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS - II

Development of surfaces of solids - intersection of solids - pictorial projections – isometric

1. Ching D. K. Francis, “Architectural Graphics”, 2003, John Wiley and Sons.

ARU 105 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – I

1. H. J. Cowan, “An Historical Outline of Architectural Science”, 1966, Elsevier, Amsterdam.

ARU 107– BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - I

ARU 108 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – II

CEG 191 - WORKSHOP -II

ARU 201 - THEORY OF DESIGN

ARU 202- THEORY OF STRUCTURES-II

1. Chudley, R, “Construction Technology”, 2000, Longman.

ARU 204 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – II

ARU 205 – SOCIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY PLANNING

ARU 206 - BUILDING CLIMATOLOGY

ARU 207 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – III

CEG 211 - LAND SURVEYING

ARU 210 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -III

ARU 212 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – IV

Testing and quantification of different parameter of built environment - measurements of various

CEG 292 - SURVEYING PRACTICAL

ARU 221 - ERGONOMICS

1. Scott Robert Gilliam, “Design Fundamentals” 1969, McGraw Hill.

ARU 223 - ART IN ARCHITECTURE

ARU 224 - VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE

ARU 302 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -IV

ARU 304 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – V

ARU 391- COMPUTER AIDED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN LABORATORY –I

ARU 306 – EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDING DESIGN

ARU 307 – ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

ARU 309 – WORKING DRAWING

ARU 310 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND FIELD TOUR – VI

ARU 321 - ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

ARU 322 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE – IV

ARU 323 – BEHAVIORAL STUDIES IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

ARU 324- SOIL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATION DESIGN

ARU 401 - OFFICE TRAINING

ARU 402 - CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF BUILDINGS

ARU 403 - CONSTRUCTION SITE STUDY

ARU 404 - DOCUMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE DETAILS

ARU 406 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

ARU 407 - TOWN PLANNING

ARU 408 – ARCHITECTURAL ILLUMINATION

ARU 409 - BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND RETROFITTING TECHNIQUES

Durability of buildings – environmental effects, corrosion and natural deterioration – effect of