SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

SRM University, Ramapuram, Chennai

SEAD RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Date : 04.02.2016

ARC 312 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - V

Designing for sustainability – Sustainable architecture and planning has become vital factor in the
design of all buildings because the building activity is considered as one of the major pollutants of
the natural environment. Study of the various techniques of Energy-efficient design and recycling
technologies for water & wastes is mandatory as these have to be incorporated in the design
proposals. Awareness about LEED rating and best practices is expected.

• Institutional buildings – These are buildings with complex spatial organisations, multifunctional
spaces, large spans and variable circulation patterns. Environmental issues are emphasised and the
Design studio aims to inculcate the techniques of designing for sustainability. Students are expected
to do the landscape layout in detail to develop appreciation of a holistic environmental design. Ex.
College / single specialty Hospital / theatre etc.

• Office buildings – Office spaces require special care in design & detailing. Students get exposed
to the various services, structural systems and vertical access systems such as elevators, escalators etc
of multi-storeyed buildings. Knowledge about various types of cores, fire fighting systems and
special building rules applicable to multi-storeyed buildings are implied. Scholars will be required to
do the Interior design scheme in detail. Ex. Multi-storeyed office buildings that do not exceed G+6
floors.

Introduction

Architectural education is a rich experience that appeals to a variety of students from many
backgrounds. The Department of Architecture is a unique community, rich in diversity, collaboration,
and scholarship through design.

The creative, collaborative atmosphere of the trays is supplemented by advanced infrastructure,

design -enriched presentation spaces, vast library resources, and open access to fabrication
technologies, enabling architecture students to develop, discuss, exchange, and materialise ideas
through a comprehensive range of platforms.

The student experience is further enriched by the School’s renowned lecture and public program
series, exhibitions, and publications, as well as the resources available across the campus. Students in
the Department of Architecture are integrated into an active network of internationally recognised
designers, dedicated to addressing the changing needs of the modern world.

As new ways of thinking emerge in the profession of architecture, the field grows increasingly
complex and requires new techniques of inquiry and design.

The Purpose Of Architecture

The purpose of Architecture is to improve human life. Create timeless, free, joyous spaces for all
activities in life. The infinite variety of these spaces can be as varied as life itself and they must be
as sensible as nature in deriving from a main idea and flowering into a beautiful entity. The
overriding essence is found in the intangibles, life–heart–soul–spirit–freedom–enduring within the
structure.

The basic needs of the human being and the subtle variations of the individual are the source for
Real Architecture as well as, of course, the natural environment and the natural use of materials. Thus
creating – new- changing- to infinity yet timeless Architecture.

Aim:

To create a holistic understanding of the relationship of functions and spaces that shape the
environment and enhance the students to adopt the unique ideas in the design of building

Objectives:

• To understand the functional aspects during designing of architecture buildings

• To emphasise on the importance of designing built form and open spaces that meet the
aspirations of the architecture community.

Project Intention

To design and create a Residential school of architecture where in there is ample scope of spatial
planning and creating interesting forms and applying the same for various areas of spaces to be used
by the students. This would also include a detailed analysis of understanding the various aspects of
spaces, their planning and how it would contribute to the development of students intellectual growth.
The proposed school design shall involve organising multiples of single unit space with predominantly
horizontal movement.

AREA OF CONCERN/ FOCUS:

• Community oriented design
• simple public buildings (not more than Ground+ 2 floors)
• Zoning of spaces
• Proximity based on the relationship of spaces

Evaluation Stages and weightage of marks

S: NO STAGE EVALUATION BASED ON INSTRUCTIONAL MAX. REVIEW

TARGETS MARKS DATES
1 Study Seminar Seminar Presentation (by individuals and as
groups) and study report 20
2 Design Review 1 General zoning, evolution of ideas/concepts
10
3 Design Review 2 Single line design analysis of function spaces
and form. 10
4 Design Review 3 Detailed design analysis of function spaces
and form. 30
5 Final Presentation Final presentation submission-drawing model
30
(Note: All above evaluation stages require scaled drawing and working model to explain your design/ideas. The review or valuation
will be done only on the specified dates/schedules assigned to the specified groups. In all the above mentioned evaluation stages,
both individual and group marking is given)
Design Brief:

Detailed design requirements have to be done for the following requirement of space with respect to
council of architecture norms.

1. Academic Building
ü Architecture
ü Interior design
ü School of arts
2. Admin Building
3. Boys Hostel
4. Girls Hostel
5. Public Interaction space
ü Coffee house
ü Canteen
ü Play areas
6. Service areas

Project site

Location: Near Pudukkottai Road in Trichy

Site Area: 5 acres
Landmark: near Bharathidasan University