UNIT V

COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE IN INDIA

10
Colonialism and its impact- early colonial architecture :forts, bungalows, cantonments Stylistic
transformations: Neo- classicism, Gothic Revival and Indo Saracenic - PWD and
institutionalization of architecture - Building of New Delhi showcasing imperial power.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
The condition of modernity and its impact on architecture has been introduced. The evolution of
modern architecture from specific aspects of modernity like Industrialisation, Urbanisation etc and
its post-world was II trajectories were studied. An overall understanding of the architectural
developments of colonial India was obtained.
REQUIRED READING:
1. Kenneth Frampton, Modern Architecture: A Critical History, Thames & Hudson, London,
1994.
2. Manfredo Tafuri., Modern Architecture, Harry N. Abrams Inc, 1980.
3. Leonardo Benevolo, History of Modern Architecture, 2 Vols., reprint, MIT Press, 1977.
4. Miki Desai et. al., Architecture and independence, Oxford University Press, 2000.
5. William J. Curtis, Modern Architecture since 1900, Phaidon Press, 1982.
REFERENCES:
1. Thomas Metcalf, An imperial Vision, Faber & Faber/ Electa, 1980.
2. Christian Norburg-Schulz., Meaning in Western Architecture, Rizzoli, Revised edition, 1993.

AR6511

BUILDING SERVICES- II

L T P/S C
2 0 2 3

OBJECTIVES:
To inform the students of the laws and basics of electricity and wiring systems within
domestic and commercial buildings
To expose the students to the fundamentals of lighting and lighting design
To familiarize the students to the basic design principle systems of vertical distributions
systems within a building
To expose the student with the NBC Code for all of the above building services
UNIT I

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS:

ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEMS
10
Laws of electrical circuits: Ohms and Kichoffs Laws Basics of electricity Single/Three
phase supply. Earthing for safety types of earthing - ISI specifications Electrical wiring systems
in domestic and commercial buildings. Conduits, Types of wiring Diagram for connection.
Bus way, Bus Bars, lighting track and conduits (Aluminum metallic, non metallic) arrangements.
Power handling, equipment, switch board, panel boards. Lighting conductors
: Purpose, materials, fixing, earthing arrangements Electronic and Communication systems
Communication and data systems- communication spaces, pathways, cabling systems, voice and
data, communication, Electronic security systems, computer labs/server, Rooms etc. Electrical
Installations in Buildings. Main and distribution boards transformers switch gears substations
space requirement and Layout of the same in building types
UNIT II
FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING
12
Principles of light Electromagnetic radiation, waves, nature of vision, measurement of lighting.
Principles of illumination: definitions, Visual tasks, Factors affecting visual tasks Units of light,
definitions of flux, solid angle, luminous intensity utilization factor depreciation factor- MSCP
MHCP, brightness, glare.
UNIT III
ILLUMINATION AND LIGHTING
8
Electric light sources: brief description, characteristics and application of different types of lamps,
methods of mounting and lighting control Luminaries classification/ - Lumen method for design
Room reflectance/ Glare manufacturers data on luminaries / luminaries cost

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LIGHTING DESIGN: INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION IN BUILDINGS
18
Artificial light sources, spectral energy distribution, Luminous efficiency- color temperature color
rendering, Additive, subtractive color and their application areas and outdoor lighting Lighting for
Office, Schools, Libraries, Residential, Hospital, Parking, Outdoor. Elementary ideas of special
features required and minimum level of illumination for the physically handicapped and elderly in
building types Solar energy systems for lighting Photovoltaic systems for
Residential/Commercial buildings. Reducing electric loads, installation and maintenance LEED
certification & energy efficient lighting, Lighting controls, Solar systems Case studies and
exercises involving in the above
UNIT V
CONVEYING SYSTEMS
12
Basic design Principles, criteria for planning sizing, selection and layout of vertical distribution
systems ( lifts, Escalators and moving walkways) along with mechanical, dimensional details
Elevators- types of elevators - design criteria, capacity, frequency, car size, speed, number and
size of elevators, layout of banks of elevators, planning and locating service cores in buildings,
types of elevators pit, machine room details NBC code Escalators and Conveyors parallel and
criss cross escalators, horizontal belt conveyors, horizontal moving walkways design criteria,
speed size, capacity, number
Detailing for comfort, convenience of users- special features for physically handicapped and
elderly - Case studies and exercises involving in the above.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
The students understand the basics of Electricity and wiring system
The students are exposed to Fundamentals of Lighting and Lighting design
An Understanding of Vertical transportation system in a building
REQUIRED READINGS:
1. E.P. Ambrose, Electric Heating, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1968.
2. Philips, Lighting in Architectural Design, McGraw Hill. New York, 1964.
3. R. G. Hopkenson & J. D. Kay, The lighting of Buildings, Faber & Faber, London, 1969.
4. Elevators, Escalators , Moving Walkways, Manufactures catalogues, John Wiley, 1967.
5. National Building Code of India, 2005 (NBC 2005)
REFERENCES:
Electrical Systems:
1. Handbook of building Engineers in metric systems, NBO(India), 1968
2. National Building Code of India, 2005 (NBC 2005)

AR6512

SITE ANALYSIS AND PLANNING

L T P/S C
2 0 2 3

OBJECTIVES:
To teach the importance of site and its content in architectural creations
To orient the students towards several influencing factors which govern the siting of a
building or group of buildings in a given site.
To teach various techniques of site analysis through exercises and case studies.
To teach the students the methodology of preparing a site analysis diagram. This will
serve as a prelude to any architectural creation through exercises.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
8
Definition of plot, site, land and region, units of measurements. Introduction to survey, methods of
surveying, where they are used, Surveying Instruments and their application. Need for surveying.
Measuring and drawing out a site plan from the measurements

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