March Syllabus Sem 14

Syllabus
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra
Open University
Dnyangangotri, Near Gangapur Dam,
Nashik 422 222, India
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School of Science
Technology
Semester 14
and
Architecture Programmes
Contents
01 Semester 14 ............................................................. 7
01.01
01.02
01.03
01.04
01.05
01.06
01.07
01.08
01.09
01.10
01.11
01.12
01.13
01.14
01.15
01.16
01.17
01.18
A01141 (General M. Arch Course) ........................................................................ 7

A06141 (Construction Management Course) ....................................................... 9
A11141 (Environmental Architecture Course)................................................... 11
A01142 (General M. Arch Course) ...................................................................... 13
A02142 (General M. Arch Course) ...................................................................... 15
A06142 (Construction Management Course) ..................................................... 17
A01143 (General M.Arch Course) ....................................................................... 25
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Abbreviations Used:
SST: Self Study Time (including the CST)
CST: Counseling Session Time
CP: Credit Point
TH: Theory Course (subject)
ST: Studio Course (subject)
Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14
Page 2 of 44
Program Structure Chart

Semester
Course 1, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 2, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 3, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 4, 4 CP
Studio or ProjectWork Course
Course 5, 4 CP
01
A01011:
Climatology
A01012:
Technical
Communication
A01013:
Architectural
Drawing and
Graphics I
A01014:
Workshop and Model
Making
A01015:
Basic Design I
A01023:
Architectural
Drawing and
Graphics II
A01024:
Building Technology
and Materials I
A01025:
Basic Design II
A01035:
Architectural Design
I
02
A01021:
A01022:
History of
Theory of Structures I
Architecture and
Human Settlements I
03
A01031:
History of
Architecture and
Human Settlements
II
A01032:
Theory of Structures
II
A01033:
Auto CAD and Office
suites
A01034:
Building Technology
and Materials II
04
A01041:
History of
Architecture and
Human Settlements
III
A01042:
III
A01043:
Surveying and
Leveling
A01044:
Building Technology
and Materials III
05
A01051:
Building Sciences I
A01052:
IV
A01053:
Quantity Surveying
and Estimating
A01054:
Building Technology
and Materials IV
A01055:
III
06
DAA
A01061:
Building Sciences II
A01062:
V
A01063:
Landscape
Architecture I
A01064:
Furniture
Construction and
Interior Design
A01065:
IV
07
A01071:
Building Sciences III
A01072:
VI
A01073:
Specification Writing
A01074:
Building Technology
and Materials V
A01075:
V
08
A01081:
Building Sciences IV
A01082:
Town Planning
A01083:
Landscape
Architecture II
A01084:
Building Technology
and Materials VI
A01085:
VI
09
A01091:
Research
Methodology
A01092:
Professional Practice
I
A01093:
Computer
Applications in
Architecture
A01094:
Technology Elective
A01095:
Architectural Project
Stage I
10
B.Arch.
A01101:
Planning Elective
A01102:
Professional Practice
II
A01103:
Management
Elective
A01104:
Allied Elective
A01105:
Architectural Project
Stage II
A01111:
Contemporary
Architecture Trends
and Theories
A01112:
Low Cost Building
Design and
Techniques
A01113:
Ecology for
Architecture and
Planning
A06111:
Principles of
Management
A06112:
Project Planning
and Scheduling
A06113:
Management
Accounting
A11111: Introduction
to Environment and
Sustainability
A11112:
Disturbances and
Remedies
A11113:
Thermal Comfort
and Passive Design
11
A01114: Vernacular
Architecture
A02114: Energy
Conserving
Architecture
A03114:
Landscape Design
A06114:
Management of
Built Facilities
A01045:
II
A01115:
Studio I
A06115:
Professional
Communication
A11115:
Architectural
Design Studio I
A07114: Risk
Management
A11114: Efficient
Building Materials
A12114: Pollution
Impact and
Remediation
12
A01121:
A01122:
A01123:
A01124: Design With
A01125:
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Semester
Course 1, 4 CP
Theory Course
Course 2, 4 CP
Theory Course
Computer Application Mass Housing design

for Architecture and
strategies and
Planning
standards
A06121:
Human Resource
Management
A11121:
Environmental
Psychology
A06122:
Project Monitoring
and
Control
A11122:
Geographic
Information
System (GIS)
Course 3, 4 CP
Theory Course
Advanced Building
construction and
Services
A06123:
Project Finance
Management
A11123:
Urban Ecology and
Environmental
Planning
Course 4, 4 CP
Course 5, 4 CP
Climate
Studio II
A01124-E02:
Architectural
Conservation
A06124: Repairs
and Maintenance of
Buildings
A07124:
Conservation of
Heritage Structure
A06125-E06:
Computer
Applications
A11125-E11:
Architectural
Design Studio II
A11124:
Decentralized waste
water Management
System
A12124: Terrain
assessment and
mapping
A01131:
Building Bylaws and
Architecture Practice
13
A06131:
Advanced
Construction
Techniques
A01132:
Urban Design
A06132:
Project
Formulation and
Appraisal
A11132:
Ecological Landscape
A11131:
Environmental
Design
Services
Management Systems
A01141:
Project Assessment
and Management
A06141:
Materials and their
Management
14
M.Arch.
A11141:
Green Buildings:
Technical
Criteria and
Standards
A01142-: Futuristic
Architecture
A02142:
High rise Buildings
A06142: Value
Management
A07142:
Construction
Marketing
A01134:
M. Arch Dissertation
Stage I
A011351:
Studio III
A06133:
Procurement
Processes
A06134:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage I
A06135:
Managerial
Decision Making
A11133:
Energy Efficient
Buildings
A11134:
Stage I
A01133:
Architectural
Evaluation and
Research
A01143:
Building Industry
(Seminar)
A06143:
Contract
Administration
A11143-E11:
Environmental Law
A11135:
Studio III
A01144:
A01145:
M. Arch Dissertation M. Arch Dissertation
Stage II
Stage III
A06144:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage II
A06145:
M. Arch
Dissertation
Stage III
A11144:
A11145:
Stage II
Stage III
A11142: Technical
Standards for Green
Buildings
A12142:
Environmental
Project Management
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For M.Arch. (General):

A01111:
Contemporary
Architecture Trends
and Theories
A01112:
Low Cost Building
Design and
Techniques
11
A01113:
Ecology for
Architecture and
Planning
A01114: Vernacular
Architecture
A01115:
Studio I
A02114: Energy
Conserving
Architecture
A03114:
Landscape Design
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A01121:
A01122:
Computer Application Mass Housing design
for Architecture and
strategies and
Planning
standards
A01123:
Advanced Building
construction and
Services
A01131:
Building Bylaws and
Architecture Practice
A01132:
Urban Design
A01133:
Architectural
Evaluation and
Research
A01141:
Project Assessment
and Management
A01142: Futuristic
Architecture
A01143:
Building Industry
(Seminar)
A02142:
High Rise Buildings
A01124: Design With

A01125:
Climate
Studio II
A02124: Architectural
Conservation
A01134
Stage I
A01135:
Studio III
A01144:
A01145:
Stage II
Stage III
For M.Arch. (Construction Management):

11
A06111:
Principles of
Management
A06112:
Project Planning
and Scheduling
A06113:
Management
Accounting
A06114: Management
of Built Facilities
A06115:
Professional
Communication
A07114: Risk
Management
12
13
14
M.Arch.
A06121:
Human Resource
Management
A06122:
Project
Monitoring and
Control
A06123:
Project Finance
Management
A06131:
Advanced
Construction
Techniques
A06132:
Project Formulation
and
Appraisal
A06133:
Procurement
Processes
A06141:
Materials and their
Management
A06142: Value
Management
A06143:
Contract
Administration
A06124: Repairs and

Maintenance of
Buildings
A06125:
Computer
Applications
A07124: Conservation
of Heritage Structure
A06134:
Stage I
A06135:
Managerial
Decision Making
A06144:
A06145:
Stage II
Stage III
A07142: Construction
Marketing
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For M.Arch. (Environmental Architecture):
11
A11111: Introduction
to Environment and
Sustainability
A11112:
Disturbances and
Remedies
A11113:
Thermal Comfort
and Passive Design
A11114: Efficient
Building Materials
A11121:
Environmental
Psychology
A11122:
Geographic
Information
System (GIS)
A11123:
Urban Ecology and
Environmental
Planning
A11124:
Decentralized waste
water Management
System
12
A12114: Pollution
Impact and
Remediation
A11115:
Architectural
Design Studio I
A11125:
Architectural
Design Studio II
A12124: Terrain
assessment and
mapping
13
14
M.Arch.
A11132:
A11131:
Ecological Landscape
Environmental
Services
Design
Management Systems
A11141:
Green Buildings:
Technical
Criteria and
Standards
A11142: Technical
Standards for Green
Buildings
A11133:
Energy Efficient
Buildings
A11134:
Stage I
A11143:
Environmental
Law
A11144:
A11145:
Stage II
Stage III
A11135:
Studio III
A12142:
Environmental
Project Management
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01 Semester 14
01.01
01.01.01
Code
A01141
(General M. Arch Course)
Basic Information
Course Name
Prog Sem
A01141 Project Assessment And

Contract Management
AP
14
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
40
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
100
TH
01.01.02 Prerequisites and Objectives

Course Prerequisites:
Building Bye-Laws and Architectural
Practice.
Architectural Design studio III
Course Objectives: After successful completion of this

course, student should be introduced to the relevance,
significance and implementation process of contract
management of an Architectural Project.
The student should understand the concept of work
organization, study systems building and rationalized
traditional production.
Studio: Students are expected to complete Journal with notes on the course contents and prepare
a report on live case study of a Project under construction with critical remarks and assessment
from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to
interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.01.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2
Significance of Contract
Management.
Process of Contract Management
CP CST Evaluation Pattern

Block in
Hrs.
1st
10
1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

MCQs (in Self-Test) will be asked on
these units.
Introduction to Construction
Management
2nd
10

these units.
Introduction to systems building and

rationalized traditional production
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Economics
01.01.04
Syllabus
UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit

1
Significance of Contract Management of Architectural Project and effects on Quality

control, Timely completion and Project cost. Architects role in Contract Execution.
Process of Contract Management with introduction to following aspects :

Project organization, Project Team, Quality control and Architects supervisory / monitoring
role, PERT / CPM and Network Techniques, Time cost analysis and Value engineering
Introduction to Construction Management with brief introduction to Site management,

Material and Equipment Management, Cost control and cash flow, Manpower Management
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Introduction to systems building and rationalized traditional production, Prefabrication

and mechanization of various systems practiced, Introduction to serial production with
building and work units. Case study of multistory housing projects. Industrialized
production; Visits to traditional and Industrialized building works to study standardization
and modular coordination with various modules such as planning module, basic module etc.
and its impact on traditional building industry in a developing country like India.
Economics: Building process design, estimation, contract process, appraisal of different

systems, projecting organization and control. Feasibility of large buildings, Investment &
returns, Controls of finance during operations, Profit and taxes, Bye laws and Legal aspects.
Building diseases and preservation, preventive and curative methods. Maintenance need,
planning and organization, quality control.
01.01.05
Learning Material
Book Code Title,

Author,
ISBN of Original Edition
Details of
Chapters and Sections
Included in Syllabus
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
Order It Here
Text Books
A01141-T1
Reference Books
A01141-R1 Managing Construction
Projects. (A guide to
processes and procedure).
Edited by A. D. Austen
and R. H. Neole.
A01141-R2 Techniques in Planning
and controlling
construction projects. By
Hira N. Ahuja.
Page 8 of 44
01.02
01.02.01
Code
A06141
(Construction Management Course)
Basic Information
Course Name
Prog Sem
A06141 Materials & their Management
AP
14
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
40
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
100
TH

None

course, student should be
Equipped with latest development in construction
material with a view to use them effectively.
Studio: Students are expected to complete to complete minimum 5 assignments with critical
remarks and assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due
credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the
Counselor.
01.02.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1&
2
Modern Construction Material
Materials Management

Block in
Hrs.
1st
& 2nd
20

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Material procurement
01.02.04
Syllabus

1 & 2 Modern Construction Material: Concrete: high strength and high performance concrete,
fiber reinforced concrete, Metals : alloy steels aluminum and its products, Composts :
Plastics, reinforced polymer, FRP, cellular course, Non-weathering materials, flooring and
faade materials, construction chemicals, smart & intelligent materials
3
Materials Management: Necessity and importance, Objective and functions of materials

management, Organization for materials management
Material procurement: Classification & codification of Construction materials. ABC

analysis, Economic order Quantity (EOQ), Purchase functions, Vendor analysis, vendor
rating, Legal aspects of purchase, Stores Management
01.02.05
Learning Material
Book Code Title,

Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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A06141-T1
Page 9 of 44
Book Code Title,

Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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Reference Books
A06141-R1 Construction
Materials,
their
nature
and
Behaviour; Illston U.M.; E.
& FN Spon, London
A06141-R2 Civil
Engineering
Materials; Shan Soyamaji;
PHI
A06141-R3 Materials for Civil &
Construction
Engineers;
Mamlouk
M.S.
&
Zaniewski J.P.; PHI
A06141-R4 Materials
Management;
Gopal Krishnan,
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01.03
01.03.01
Code
A11141
(Environmental Architecture Course)
Basic Information
Course Name
Prog Sem
A11141 Green Buildings: Technical

Criteria & Standards
AP
14
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
40
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
100
TH

course, student should be
Introduced to the basic knowledge about rating
systems and components related to green buildings
None
Studio: Students are expected to complete adequate projects, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be
given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.03.03
Units
UN Name of Unit

Block in
Hrs.
Historical background
Technical Standards & Certifications

systems
Components
Integration
01.03.04
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
1st
Syllabus

1
Historical background: Evolution of Green Building Movement in various parts of the

world
Technical Standards & Certifications systems: Types of certification systems world

wide LEEDS, BREEAM, ECOTEL, GREEN GLOBE, ENERGY STAR etc.
Components: Components of Green Buildings including Site planning, Environmental

Architecture, Efficient Building Materials, Energy conservation & Renewable Energy
Sources, Waste Management
Integration: Study of integrated green building design through case studies.
01.03.05
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Author,
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Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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Page 11 of 44
Book Code Title,

Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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A11141-T1
Reference Books
A11141-R1 Greed to Green By David
Gottfried
A11141-R2 The New Natural House
Book: Creating a Healthy
Harmonious
&
Ecologically Sound Home
by David Pearson, Simon
& Schuster, 1989
Earth
to Spirit: In Search
A11141-R3
of Natural Architecture By
David Pearson, Simon &
Schuster, 1989
Simply
Build Green: A
A11141-R4
technical Guide to the
Ecological Houses at the
Findhorn Foundation By
John Talbot, Findhorn
Press, 1993
A11141-R5 Designing with Nature:
The Ecological basis for
Architectural Design by
Ken Yeang, McGraw Hill,
1995
Recollection
& Change:
A11141-R6
Ecological Architecture by
Kirsten Klein & Inger
Klingenberg, 1985
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01.04
A01142
01.04.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name

Code
A01142
Elective in major area

specialization III
Futuristic Architecture
01.04.02
Prog
of AP
Sem CP CST
SST
Marks
Type
14
120
Hrs.
100
TH
40
Hrs.
Cat
Prerequisites and Objectives
Elective In Major Area Of
Specialization II
Course Objectives: After successful completion of

this course, student should be exposed to the
development of various speculative theories and ideas
about futuristic architecture.
To generate
independent thinking to develop speculative forms of
futuristic architecture which is the responsibility of
architecture profession.
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient number of projects, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be
01.04.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
CP
Block
CST
in
Hrs.
1st
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Review of design philosophy.
Forms and structure.
Building technologies, materials

and construction techniques.
Intelligent buildings.
01.04.04
Evaluation Pattern
Syllabus
UN
Detail Syllabus of the Unit
Brief review of design philosophy of present and future architecture. Futuristic needs and
culture of society affecting forms of architecture.
Futuristic building forms and structural systems.
Futuristic building materials, construction techniques .and technologies.
High Tech. high rise; intelligent buildings of the future.
Page 13 of 44
01.04.05
Book
Code
Learning Material
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
Order It Here
Text Books
A01142T1
Reference Books
A01142R1
Shelter & Cities

Building Tomorrows
World
A01142R2
Design & Technologies in

Architecture by Guise D.
A01142R3
Artificial Intelligence &

Expert System;
Technologies in India
Context by V. V. S.
Sharma, N.
Visgwananthan
A01142R4
New Direction in British

Architecture by Deyan
Sudjic .
Page 14 of 44
01.05
A02142
01.05.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name

Code
A02142
Elective in major
specialization III
High-rise Buildings
01.05.02
Prog
area
of AP
Sem CP CST
SST
Marks
Type
14
120
Hrs.
100
TH
40
Hrs.
Cat
Elective In Major Area Of
Specialization II

this course, student should have a comprehensive
understanding about the state of art of High-rise
Building Design. The role of architects with the team
of experts from fields related to High-rise building
design.
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient number of projects, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be
01.05.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2
Introduction.
Socio-economic aspects
Structural aspects
Superimposition of Services and

circulation
CST
in
Hrs.
1st
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
The role of an Architect
01.05.04
UN
CP
Block
Evaluation Pattern
Syllabus

Introduction to highrise buildings in the history of building design, the need and scope of
special consideration in the design of high-rise buildings.
2
3
Socio-economic aspects of highrise buildings, cultural and psychological impetus for

acceptance of highrise buildings.
Structural aspects of highrise buildings: structural action of buildings; structural elements
such as beams, columns, braces and non-structural facades.
Page 15 of 44
UN
4

Superimposition of Services and circulation cores for vertical transportation, intake of
natural light and ventilation in highrise buildings. Vertical transportation systems and fire
safety systems, building automation systems.
The work of Architect and his team of consultants, coordination and documentation of allied
documents.
01.05.05
Book
Code
Learning Material
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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Text Books
A02142T1
Reference Books
A02142R1
Design of Highrise
bulidngs
A02142R2
Tall buildings and

Structures
Page 16 of 44
01.06
A06142
01.06.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name

Code
A06142
Elective in major
specialization III
Value Management
01.06.02
Prog
area
of AP
Sem CP CST
SST
Marks
Type
14
120
Hrs.
100
TH
40
Hrs.
Cat
None

this course, student would be aware of potential of
value engineering techniques in the construction
industry.
Studio: Students are expected to complete minimum 1 small project and 2 seminars with critical
remarks and assessment from the counselor, during the entire semester. At the End Examination,
due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and
the Counselor.
01.06.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2
Introduction
Creative thinking
Function Analysis
1
2
3
4
5
CST
in
Hrs.
1st
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Life cycle costing
Energy
01.06.04
UN
CP
Block
Evaluation Pattern
Syllabus

Introduction: Definitions: Value, value engineering, value analysis, value management,
Habits, Roadblocks & attitudes and their relation to value engineering
Creative thinking: creative people, creative processes, conducting creative session
Function Analysis: Function & its role in achieving value, function in terms of its cost &
worth, Graphical function analysis, function analysis system technique
Life cycle costing: purpose & implications, economic principles for life cycle costing, types
of life cycle costs.
Energy: Energy resources & consumption, energy cost escalation, sources of energy supply,
end use of energy, energy embodiment of construction materials, buildings, infrastructures
facilities & energy systems, energy models, factors affecting energy consumption
Page 17 of 44
01.06.05
Book
Code
Learning Material
Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
Order It Here
Text Books
A06142T1
Reference Books
A06142R1
Value Engineering; L.W.

Zimmerman,
G.D.Hart,
CBS
publishers
&
distributor
A06142R2
Value analysis in design

& Construction, Obrien,
J J, McGraw Hill
A06142R3
Techniques
of
Value
Analysis & Engineering;
L.D. Miles; McGraw Hill
Page 18 of 44
01.07
A07142
01.07.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name

Code
A07142
Elective in major area

specialization III
Construction Marketing
01.07.02
Prog
of AP
Sem CP CST
SST
Marks
Type
14
120
Hrs.
100
TH
40
Hrs.
Cat
None

this course, student would be able to develop
comprehensive knowledge of marketing management
and their relevant application in construction
organization. They will also gain inside into
marketing of real estate business.
Studio: Students are expected to complete minimum 1 small project and 2 seminars with critical
remarks and assessment from the counselor, during the entire semester. At the End Examination,
due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and
the Counselor.
01.07.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2
3
CST
in
Hrs.
1st
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Marketing environment
Basics of marketing
Marketing real estate
Marketing
construction
01.07.04
UN
CP
Block
products
for
Evaluation Pattern
Syllabus

Marketing environment: Impact of internal and external environment, Socio-economic,
demographic, political, technological and legal environment, Nature and impact of
competition, Marketing strategy
Basics of marketing: Features of marketing of consumer goods, Industrial products and
services, Product and marketing, Marketing organization structures, Societal role of
marketing,
Marketing real estate: Characteristics of real estate, Demand and supply relationship,
Segmentation, product mix, Pricing strategies, advertising strategies, legal aspects Impact of
globalization and privatization, Strategies for project export
Page 19 of 44
UN
4

Marketing products for construction: Characteristics of construction materials and
equipment, Strategies for marketing of materials and equipment for construction, Demand
surveys, advertising strategies, communication, Exhibitions and product demonstrations,
pricing strategies, financing arrangements
01.07.05
Book
Code
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Title,
Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year Price,
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Text Books
A07142T1
Reference Books
A07142R1
Marketing Management;
11/e, Kotler; Pearson
education
A07142R2
Principles of Marketing,
Sherlekar
A07142R3
Marketing
Construction
Fisher
N.;
London
A07142R4
Construction Marketing;
Pearce Paul; Thomas
Telford, London
A07142R5
Competitive
Strategy;
Porter M.E.; Free Press,
New York
for
Industry;
Longman,
Page 20 of 44
01.08
A11142
01.08.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name

Code
A11142
Prog
Elective in major area of AP

specialization III
Technical Standards for Green
Buildings
01.08.02
Sem CP CST
SST
Marks
Type
14
120
Hrs.
100
TH
40
Hrs.
Cat
A11141 - Green Buildings
Technical Criteria & Standards

this course, student would be exposed to the various
components of building design green buildings
The student should be able to develop aptitude, skills
and comprehensive knowledge to design policies and
technical standards for green buildings
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient projects, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor, during 20 clock hours during the semester. At the End
Examination, due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the
student and the Counselor.
01.08.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
Houses policies & programme

Housing Finance & Services
Housing Design and Standards
Components
Comparison with international
rating systems
01.08.04
UN
1
2
3
CST
in
Hrs.
1st
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Need for Green Architecture
2
3
5
6
CP
Block
Evaluation Pattern
Syllabus

Need for Green Architecture: Study of impact of building construction on the earths
natural eco-systems
Houses policies & programme: Five-year plans and housing policies of Govt. of
India. Economic policies and housing. Effect of land / housing market. Implications of policy
intervention. Slum up gradation and rehabilitation.
Housing Finance & Services: Housing financial systems and networks. Resource
mobilization and allocation, loan systems. Sites and services, Infrastructural development
for mass housing programs. Housing and real estate development along with urban
transport management.
Page 21 of 44
UN
4
5
6

Housing Design and Standards: Standards of community facilities and density - self help
and low cost housing designs. Selection of materials and construction techniques. Group
housing and quality of built environment. Neighborhood design and cooperative housing.
Components: Components of Green Architecture based on geographic location & climatic
conditions.
Comparison with international rating systems: Comparison of credit points &
weightage of rating systems world wide.
01.08.05
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Code
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Author,
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Year Price,
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A11142T1
Reference Books
Simply Build Green: A
A11142technical Guide to the
R1
Ecological Houses at the
Findhorn Foundation By
John Talbot, Findhorn
Press, 1993
Greed to Green By David
A11142Gottfried
R2
A11142R3
Designing with Nature:

The Ecological basis for
Architectural Design by
Ken Yeang, McGraw Hill,
1995
Page 22 of 44
01.09
A12142
01.09.01
Basic Information
Course Course Name

Code
A12142
Elective in major
specialization III
Environmental
Management
01.09.02
Prog
area
of AP
Sem CP CST
SST
Marks
Type
14
120
Hrs.
100
TH
40
Hrs.
Cat
Project
A11131 - Environmental Services
Management Systems

this course, student should be able to acquire
comprehensive
understanding
about
project
management with respect to environmental
architecture projects
Studio: Students are expected to complete sufficient number of projects related to this course, with
regular critical remarks and assessment from the counselor and peer students, during the
semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion
Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.09.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
CST
in
Hrs.
1st
10

these units.
2nd
10

these units.
3rd
10

these units.
4th
10

these units.
Quantity & Estimation
Project identification & Design
Methodology & Market Survey
Analysis & Strategies
01.09.04
UN
CP
Block
Evaluation Pattern
Syllabus

Quantity & Estimation: Data collection, quantification of resources, cost estimation
Project identification & Design: Identification of design of elements
Methodology & Market Survey: Methodology of implementation, bar chart, market

survey, estimation & time schedule
Analysis & Strategies: Design recommendations & specifies /detailing
Page 23 of 44
01.09.05
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Code
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Author,
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A12142T1
Reference Books
A12142R1
Page 24 of 44
01.10
A01143
01.10.01
Basic Information
Code
(General M.Arch Course)
Course Name
A01143 Building Industry (Seminar)
01.10.02
Prog Sem
AP
14
CP
4
CST
40
Hrs.
SST Marks Type Cat

120
Hrs.
100
TH
Advanced Construction Techniques.
Advanced Building and Urban
Services.

course, student should be able to understand the
various components of building construction activity
and the ways to organize these activities together as
Building Industry to achieve economy, speed and
quality production of overall development.
Studio: Students are expected to complete 1 project, with critical remarks and assessment from
the counselor during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to interaction
on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.10.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
CP
CST in Evaluation Pattern
Block
Hrs.
1
2
Introduction.
Component of Building Industry
1st
10

these units.
3
4
Building Material Industry

Rural Building Industry
2nd
10

these units.
5
6
Economic Aspects of Building

Industry
Finances and Building Industry
3rd
10

these units.
Research & Development

4th
10

these units.
01.10.04
Syllabus

1
Introduction: Review of the nature of building Industry within socio-economic,

technological & developmental factors in urban and rural sectors.
Component of Building Industry: Various segments of building industry and their inter
play. Housing as an integrated industry. National policy for building industry.
Building Material Industry: Importance of Building material industry. Production and

stock of indigenous and modern material so need national and individual needs for speed and
economy.
Rural Building Industry: Need and demand of rural building industry within the socioeconomic and cultural set up. Role of rural building industry on national policy of rural
development.
Economic Aspects of Building Industry: Economic significance of construction and

Building Industry together with other sectors of economy in National Development Plans.
Building activity as an index of national development.
Page 25 of 44
Finances and Building Industry: National allocation financial organization Govt.

Incentives self-help, community participation cooperative and individual efforts.
Research & Development: Role of professional bodies, research organization programmes

of extension and development of public and private sectors. Design techniques i.e.
coordination, standardization, prefabrication, system design etc.
together with
constructional and operational management for the development of development of building
industry.
01.10.05
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Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
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A01143T1
Reference Books
A01143-R1 Burnham Kelly : The
Prefabrication of houses
A01143-R2 Carlo Testa : The
Industrialization of
Building
A01143-R3 E.C.E. : Proceedings of the
Seminar on Changes in
the structure of Building
Industry, United Nations,
Geneva.
A01143-R4 R.I.B.A. : The
Industrialization of
Buildings, London
Page 26 of 44
01.11
A06143
01.11.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
A06143 Contract Administration
01.11.02
Prog Sem
AP
14
CP
4
CST
40
Hrs.
SST Marks Type Cat

120
Hrs.
100
TH
A06133 Procurement Processes

course, the student should be
Able to understand thoroughly the contract condition
documents that govern the relationship, duties and
obligation of players and regulate construction process
and all related matters including settlement of claims
and disputes.
Studio: Students are expected to complete to complete minimum 5 assignments with critical
remarks and assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due
credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the
Counselor.
01.11.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
CP
Block
Hrs.
1
2
Introduction
Contract Management
1st
10
3
4
Contract Administration
Office Management
2nd
10
5
6
International Contracting
Indian Contract Act, 1872
3rd
10
Arbitration & Reconciliation Act,

1996
Labour Acts
4th
10
01.11.04

these units.
these units.
these units.
these units.
Syllabus

1
Introduction: Law and the Common man, Legal Systems in India
Contract Management: Bid Cycle, contract conditions, interpretation by Parties to

Contract, Obligation and responsibilities of the parties, Protection and Indemnification,
bonds and insurance,
Contract Administration: Inspection of work, change of work, rejected work and

deficiencies, Deviations, extra claims and their management, Contract disputes and their
settlement, Project Closure
Office Management: Proper record keeping in contract administrating, establishment of

standard procedure, co ordination between various agencies involved, providing data for
interpretation of contract clauses.
International Contracting: Scope, nature, types, rules & procedures
Page 27 of 44
Indian Contract Act, 1872: Provisions of Contract Act, Important clauses of the Act
Arbitration & Reconciliation Act, 1996
Labour Acts related to construction activity: Payment of wages Act, Contract Labour
Act, Minimum Wages Act, Employees State Insurance Act, Workmens Compensation Act.
01.11.05
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Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
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A06143T1
Reference Books
A06143-R1 Legal Aspects of Building
& Engineering Contracts;
Patil B.S.,
A06143-R2 Law related to Building
and Engineering Contracts
in India; Gajaria G. T.;
M.M. Triphati Pvt. Ltd.
A06143-R3 Various related Bare Acts.
Page 28 of 44
01.12
A11143
01.12.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
Prog Sem
A11143 Environmental Laws
01.12.02
AP
14
CP
4
CST
40
Hrs.
SST Marks Type Cat

120
Hrs.
100
TH

course, the student should be
Comprehend legal aspects of architecture and
planning in relation to the environment
Able to make discrete judgments on environmental
matters through the study of relevant laws
Studio: Students are expected to complete adequate projects, with critical remarks and
assessment from the counselor, during the semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be
None
01.12.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CP
Block
Hrs.
Introduction to Environmental
Laws
Environmental Protection Acts &
Rules
Coastal Regulation Zone
National Environment Appellate
Act
EIA & Public Hearing
Laws related to waste & pollution
International Treaties & laws
General Building Bye Laws &
Town Planning Act
National Water & Forest Policies
01.12.04
1st
10
2nd
10
3rd
10
4th
10

these units.
these units.
these units.
these units.
Syllabus

Introduction to Environmental Laws: Historical perspective from Stockholm
1
Conference 1972 to Johannesburg 2002
Environmental Protection Act 1986 & its subsidiary laws water, air, noise, wild life
2
biological diversity bill etc.
Coastal Regulation Zone: Notification & rules connected with CRZ with case studies
3
4
National Environment Appellate Act with case studies
EIA & Public Hearing
Laws related to waste & pollution: Hazardous waste, bio-medical waste, municipal solid
waste, notification on fly ash, noise pollution, mining etc.
International treaties such as Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol, their ratification & local
laws for implementation.
General Building Bye Laws & Town Planning Act
National Water & Forest Policies
Page 29 of 44
01.12.05
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Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
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A11143T1
Reference Books
A116143R1
Page 30 of 44
01.13
A01144
01.13.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
Prog Sem
A01144 M. Arch Dissertation Stage II
01.13.02
AP
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
14
100
ST
M. Arch Dissertation Stage I
Course Objectives: After successful completion of the

M.Arch. dissertation course in three stages, student
should be able to undertake original and independent
investigation / methodical research work on the
architectural subject area of his / her interest and
specialization, developed through theory courses and
architectural design projects of the previous semesters.
The quality of research work presented in a well
compiled technical report should demonstrate students
ability to carry out successfully, independent
investigating, analysis and conclusions as well as
evolve innovative design solution and / or guidelines in
a manner that would add significantly to the knowledge
base of Architectural design and Urban design in the
country.
Studio: The student will be guided in their work by their selected / appointed guides through out
the three courses to produce an illustrative, written dissertation.
The dissertation calls for a substantial impetus on the quality and quantity of output, besides
having a thrust on newer and more relevant areas of research / design and plan intervention /
application of planning, design and analytical tools and techniques.
The choice of subject, formulation of Design Programme, Site investigation and selection, and
finally culmination in the concrete design demonstration shall depend upon many factors such as
students personal interest, circumstances and abilities. A careful check shall be made to see that
access is available to relevant buildings and to appropriate libraries, record offices, laboratories
and other technical resources.
Students are expected to complete the project, with critical remarks and assessment from the
counselor.
Page 31 of 44
01.13.03
Units
UN Name of Unit

Block in
Hrs.
Writing of Technical Report
01.13.04
80
Students are expected to complete

number of projects, with critical
remarks and assessment from the
counselor. External and internal
experts will jointly assess these projects
for 100 marks with viva after
presentation by the student for about 57 minutes. In case of disagreement
among the experts, decision of external
expert shall be final. At the End
Examination, due credit will be given to
interaction on the on-line Discussion
Forum between the student and the
Counselor.
Syllabus

1
Completion of surveys / field studies / data collection / basic graphic work , Data base and
data processing / analysis / projection and graphic representation, Formulating Approach /
parameters for proposed design / plan / model. Compilation of comprehensive written report.
01.13.05
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A01144-T1
Reference Books
TAE134R1
Writing Hand Book - by

Architectural Association
and Published by RIBA.
Guides and Approval of Dissertation Topic:
All names of willing teachers in Architecture will be notified by the respective coordinators.
All teachers with a teaching experience of ten years are eligible, irrespective of the posts /
department responsibility they hold, to guide students.
The choice of guide is made by the student and their choice made known to the coordinators.
The number of students a teacher can guide a particular year is normally between one and two
depending on the total number of students in the class and the total number of teachers
available. The objective of allocation / selection of guides is to see that maximum number of
willing teachers are given opportunity to guide.
For certain topics there may be more than one guide. The second guide may be from within the
institute or from within the university and will be involved on the recommendation by the
guide.
Page 32 of 44
The exact title of the topic shall be finalized immediately after the evaluation of the research
paper on the dissertation.
Page 33 of 44
01.14
A06144
01.14.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
Prog Sem
01.14.02
AP
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
14
100
ST

course, it is the culminating synthesis of all the studies
that have been carried out in different subjects through
the semester. The stress is on creating greater
understanding of all values, attitudes and skills
acquired by the students into a subjective dissertation
of individuals choice. Stress is also on expressionist
qualities of the students.
Studio: Students are expected to present 1 seminar with critical remarks and assessment from the
counselor, during the entire semester. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to
interaction on the on-line Discussion Forum between the student and the Counselor.
01.14.03
Units
UN Name of Unit

Block in
Hrs.
Seminar
01.14.04
80

number of projects & seminars, with
critical remarks and assessment from
the counselor. Internal experts will
assess these projects for 100 marks with
viva after presentation by the student
for about 5-7 minutes. At the End
Counselor.
Syllabus

1
Students shall study the problem of dissertation in the light of outcome of Stage I Seminar.
On completion of data collection, analysis, and inferencing the student shall prepare an
interim report and shall present a seminar on the work done. .
01.14.05
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Page 34 of 44
Book Code Title,

Author,
Details of
Edition Publisher,
Year
Price,
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A06144-R1 Writing Hand Book - by

All teachers with a teaching experience of ten years are eligible; irrespective of the posts /
guide.
Page 35 of 44
01.15
A11144
01.15.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
Prog Sem
01.15.02
AP
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
14
100
ST

course, student should be able to
Develop creative skills, abilities, judgment and control
in the design of built environment and in management
and communication of design decisions.
the three courses to produce an illustrative, written dissertation.
finally culmination in the concrete design demonstration shall depend upon many factors such as
students personal interest, circumstances and abilities. A careful check shall be made to see that
access is available to relevant buildings and to appropriate libraries, record offices, laboratories
and other technical resources.
counselor.
01.15.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2
3

Block in
Hrs.
Data Analysis
Monitoring
Seminar Presentation
01.15.04
80

number of projects & seminars, with
critical remarks and assessment from
the counselor. Internal experts will
assess these projects for 100 marks with
viva after presentation by the student
for about 5-7 minutes. At the End
Counselor.
Syllabus

1
Case studies and design development, in respect to function efficiency, space form and
aesthetics, environmental contacts both exterior and interior with physical and economical
constraints.
Special emphasis should be given on aspects like, Building services, structural systems,
architectural detailing and building byelaws etc.
Page 36 of 44
01.15.05
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Details of
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Price,
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A11144-T1
Reference Books
A11144-R1 Statistical Concepts: A
Program of Self
Instruction by Celest
MCCollough & Loche van
Atta, McGraw Hill Book,
1963
A11144-R2 Basic Logic: The
Fundamental Principles of
Formal Deductive
Reasoning By Raymond J.
McCall, Barnes & Noble,
1952
A11144-R3 Preface to Critical Reading
By Richard Altick, Holt &
Company, NY, 1956
Research
Design:
A11144-R4
Qualitative & Quantative
Approaches by John
Creswell, Sage
Publications, 1994
guide.
Page 37 of 44
01.16
A01145
01.16.01
Code
Basic Information
Course Name
Prog Sem
A01145 M. Arch Dissertation Stage III
01.16.02
AP
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
14
100
ST
Course Objectives: After successful completion of the

M. Arch Dissertation Stage II M.Arch. dissertation course in three stages, student

should be able to undertake original and independent
investigation / methodical research work on the
architectural subject area of his / her interest and
specialization, developed through theory courses and
architectural design projects of the previous semesters.
The quality of research work presented in a well
compiled technical report should demonstrate students
ability to carry out successfully, independent
investigating, analysis and conclusions as well as
evolve innovative design solution and / or guidelines in
a manner that would add significantly to the knowledge
base of Architectural design and Urban design in the
country.
the semester to produce an illustrative, written dissertation.
finally culmination in the concrete design demonstration.
shall depend upon many factors such as students personal interest, circumstances and abilities. A
careful check shall be made to see that access is available to relevant buildings and to appropriate
libraries, record offices, laboratories and other technical resources.
counselor. At the End Examination, due credit will be given to interaction on the on-line Discussion
Page 38 of 44
01.16.03
Units
UN Name of Unit

Block in
Hrs.
Design Demonstration.
01.16.04
80

Counselor.
Syllabus

1
Design / plan / model proposals and details, Implementation / application strategies / plan
with cost benefit appraisal, Policy recommendation / conclusion including relevance of the
work. The entire work will be contained in a comprehensive report as per prevailing norms
and specifications a copy of which will be sent to the external examiner.
01.16.05
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Page 39 of 44
All teachers with a teaching experience of ten years are eligible, irrespective of the posts /
guide.
Page 40 of 44
01.17
A06145
01.17.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
Prog Sem
01.17.02
AP
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
14
100
ST

M. Arch Dissertation Stage II course, it is the culminating synthesis of all the studies
that have been carried out in different subjects through
the semester. The stress is on creating greater
understanding of all values, attitudes and skills
acquired by the students into a subjective dissertation
of individuals choice. Stress is also on expressionist
qualities of the students.
01.17.03
Units
UN Name of Unit

Block in
Hrs.
Seminar
01.17.04
80

Counselor.
Syllabus

1
Students shall study the problem of dissertation in the light of outcome of Stage II Seminar.
Student shall finalize the work done & prepare a typed report of about 200 pages A-4 size
with necessary annexure, drawings etc. a deemed necessary. The Project report will be hard
bound (Black in colour and embossed title and other details)
Page 41 of 44
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A01145-T1
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A01145-R1
guide.
Page 42 of 44
01.18
A11145
01.18.01
Basic Information
Code
Course Name
Prog Sem
01.18.02
AP
CP
CST
SST Marks Type Cat
80
Hrs.
120
Hrs.
14
100
ST
M. Arch Dissertation Stage II

course, student should be able to
Develop creative skills, abilities, judgment and control
in the design of built environment and in management
and communication of design decisions.
01.18.03
Units
UN Name of Unit
1
2

Block in
Hrs.
Preliminary Draft of Dissertation

Final Report submission
01.18.04
80

Counselor.
Syllabus

1
Case studies and design development, in respect to function efficiency, space form and
aesthetics, environmental contacts both exterior and interior with physical and economical
constraints.
Special emphasis should be given on aspects like, Building services, structural systems,
architectural detailing and building byelaws etc.
Page 43 of 44
01.18.05
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A01145-T1
Reference Books
A01145-R1 Geoffery Broadbent :
Design in Architecture
A01145-R2 Preface to Critical Reading
By Richard Altick, Holt &
Company, NY, 1956
A01145-R3 Research Design:
Qualitative & Quantative
Approaches by John
Creswell, Sage
Publications, 1994
guide.
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Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

Program Structure Chart

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

A01124: Design With

Computer Application Mass Housing design

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

For M.Arch. (General):

A01124: Design With

For M.Arch. (Construction Management):

A06124: Repairs and

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

For M.Arch. (Environmental Architecture):

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

(General M. Arch Course)

A01141 Project Assessment And

SST Marks Type Cat

01.01.02 Prerequisites and Objectives

Course Objectives: After successful completion of this

CP CST Evaluation Pattern

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

Introduction to systems building and

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit

Significance of Contract Management of Architectural Project and effects on Quality

Process of Contract Management with introduction to following aspects :

Introduction to Construction Management with brief introduction to Site management,

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

Introduction to systems building and rationalized traditional production, Prefabrication

Economics: Building process design, estimation, contract process, appraisal of different

Book Code Title,

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

(Construction Management Course)

A06141 Materials & their Management

SST Marks Type Cat

01.02.02 Prerequisites and Objectives

Course Objectives: After successful completion of this

Modern Construction Material

CP CST Evaluation Pattern

2 SAQ & 2 LAQ (in End Exam) and 10

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit

Materials Management: Necessity and importance, Objective and functions of materials

Material procurement: Classification & codification of Construction materials. ABC

Book Code Title,

Book Code Title,

Architecture Programmes (AEP): Syllabus For Semester 14

(Environmental Architecture Course)

A11141 Green Buildings: Technical

SST Marks Type Cat

01.03.02 Prerequisites and Objectives

CP CST Evaluation Pattern

Technical Standards & Certifications

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

1 SAQ & 1 LAQ (in End Exam) and 5

UN Detail Syllabus of the Unit