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CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN

Department of Architecture

Syllabus

for

M. Architecture

Effective from academic session 2011-2013

Central University of Rajasthan

City Road, Madanganj-Kishangarh-305802

Ajmer District


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Masters Programme in Sustainable ArchitectureProgramme Design by Prof. Neeraj Gupta for Central University of RajasthanFinalized in Workshop held at Jaipur on 11-12 May 2011 (revised on 20/5/11)

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Title of the Programme: Masters Programme in Sustainable Architecture(leading to M. Arch. Sustainable Architecture degree)

1. Preamble: Buildings consume vast amounts of resources during their construction,

operation and entire life cycle. Directly or indirectly, they account for nearly half of the

primary energy consumption of the nation. Emissions from making or operating buildingsdamage the environment, create waste disposal problems and add to global warming.

Buildings occupants can face ill-health and discomfort if the internal environment and air

quality of buildings is improper.

Thus designing sustainable built environment both in rural as well as urban context isimportant to provide good quality of life to inhabitants and to protect earths environment.

Architecture education in India, especially at undergraduate level has very little emphasis to

integrate technical, economic, social and environmental aspects to design sustainable built

environment.

This Masters programme aims to train Architectsto understand issues associated with

Sustainable Architecture, including environmental concerns, assessment methods, energy

consumption, construction materials, health, economic and social concerns, and managementof buildings and other construction projects in a life-cycle perspective. This programme

encompasses residential, commercial and public architecture and planning of sites and

layouts as well as their effect on the urban and rural built environment.

The programme structure follows a multidisciplinary approach integrating technology,

architecture, engineering, physical sciences, ecology, management and legal framework. Thecourse follows a modular approach offering adequate flexibility to learners to choose from a

basket of courses according to their career interests.

2. Aim: The programme aims to produce Architects who are competent enough to combinearchitectural design and planning principles with modern technology and traditionalcommunity wisdom to design a sustainable project and manage implementation of such

projects.

The course is highly relevant for Architects who want to pursue a professional career in

Architectural and Planning practice, or in construction industry, or in the field of rural andurban development or academics and multidisciplinary research or at policy making levels in

government and other organizations.

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Duration :4 Semesters (2 years). This is a two year full time programme divided into fourconsecutive semesters of 18 weeks each including 2 weeks for exams. The first three

semesters will be blend of theory and project courses and the fourth semester will be equipthe participants with managerial knowledge skills for managing sustainable projects as they

prepare a Masters design thesis. Additional courses can be taken during summer / winterbreaks.

4. Eligibility: Bachelors Degree in Architecture or equivalent as recognized by Council ofArchitecture with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grades.

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Admission :Entrance Examination to be conducted on all-India basis.


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6. Programme Structure and Courses offered:

The programme will lead to degree - M. Arch. Sustainable Architecture.

Semester 1:The first semester will provide an insight into the awareness and culture on which

sustainability is based, presenting the different contexts in which it can be applied. Theorycourses will cover building physics, environmental management, ecology, and concepts and

strategies related to design of energy efficient, sustainable and zero emission built environment.Historical perspectives will expose students to traditional wisdom and passive building design

strategies besides retracing history of traditional architecture and settlement planning principles

that were in harmony with nature. Design project course will lay emphasis of climate and built

form and applying traditional community wisdom to achieve sustainable architecture.

Semester 2:Theory courses in this semester will cover Water and Waste management, Energy

systems and services and their integration in architectural design, and Sustainable building

materials and technology and Sustainable neighbourhood design. The design project course

will lay emphasis on application of modern technologies and integrated renewable energy

systems to design energy efficient buildings. Elective courses will allow students to pursuetheir subject interests. During this semester students will finalize their topics for dissertation

and masters design thesis and work during summers on a project / research that enables them

to gather knowledge and skills required to accomplish their dissertation and thesis work with

ease.

Semester 3:In this semester students will be exposed to legal and policy issues concerning green

buildings, environmental impact assessment of projects. Relationship between economics and

sustainable development will be explored. Elective courses will allow students to choose theirthrust area. Design project will essentially consist of sustainable design of a large campus with

focus on site ecology, water management, landscaping and biodiversity, conservation of natural

resources and conservation of natural and built heritage of the region. In this semester students

will also write a dissertation. Summer project work will be evaluated in this semester thoughformal presentations.

Semester 4:In the fourth and final semester students will work on a large scale project as a

Master design thesis. An theory course on Project Management for Sustainable Architecture will

build students capacityto face the professional challenges as they pursue their career. Additional

elective course will help them strengthen their knowledge base in desired track.


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Below is the detailed structure for the two year (4 semester) programme:

Year /

No.Courses Credits

L-S-T (per

week)

1st Year 1st Semester

SA 1 Introduction to Sustainable Development and Architecture 3 3-0-0

SA 2 Sustainable Building Materials and Technology - I 3 1-3-0

SA 3 Ecology and Environmental Management 3 3-0-1

SA 4 Climatology and Building Physics 4 3-0-2

SA 5Sustainable Architecture - Historical and Community

Perspectives

3 3-0-0

DSA 1 Sustainable Architecture Design I 8 0-8-0

Total for 1stSemester 24 13-11-3

1st Year 2nd

Semester

SA 6Energy Efficient Building DesignTheory and

Technologies4 3-0-2

SA 7 Sustainable building materials and technology - II 3 1-3-0

SA 8 Building Services and Waste Management 4 3-0-2

SA 9 Water Management 2 2-0-0

SA OE Open Elective 3 3-0-0

DSA 2 Sustainable Architecture Design II 8 0-8-0

Total for 2nd

Semester 24 12-11-4

DSA 3

SUMMER PROJECT (enabling next semesters

dissertation/Thesis) Credits to be added in 3rd

semester)

(credit

in next

semester)

e-mentoring

support

L- Lecture / Integrated Learning, S- Studio / Lab, T-Tutorial; (Each unit of 55 minutes / as

per University norms). One semester is of 18 weeks (including two weeks for exams).


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Year No. Courses CreditsL-S-T

(per week)

2nd

Year 3rd

Semester

SA 10Economic, Legal and Policy Framework for SustainableArchitecture

3 3-0-0

SA 11 Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning and Urban Design 3 2-2-0

SA E.. Elective 3 3-0-0

DSA 3 Summer Project Report and Formal Presentation

Dissertation6 0-3-1

DSA 4

DSA 5 Sustainable Urban Design 9 0-10-0

TOTAL for 3rd

Semester 24 08-15-1

2ndYear 4th Semester

SA E Elective 3 3-0-0

SA 12 Project Management for Sustainable Architecture 3 3-0-0

DSA 6 Sustainable Architecture Masters Design Thesis 18 0-18-0

TOTAL for 4th Semester 24 6-18-0

L ist of suggestive electives:

Simulation and Modeling

for Building Energy

Performance

Electrical Systems and

Illumination in Buildings

Technologies for Renewable

EnergyBuilding Management

Systems

Green Building Certification

Carbon Trading or

International Treaties

Environmental Appraisal of

Buildings and Sites

Policy Perspectives for

Sustainable Habitat (willdeal with issues like

planning policies, urban

renewal and slum

improvement programmes)

Mud Architecture

Sustainable Landscape

Architecture

Conservation of Built

Heritage

Disaster-Resilient Design

Integrated waste

management technologies

L- Lecture / Integrated Learning, S- Studio/lab, T-Tutorial; (Each unit of 55 minutes / as

per University norms) 18 weeks per semester i ncluding two weeks for exams


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For passing a semester, the assessment of a student will be done as listed under each syllabus.The broad framework will be:

A. For Theory Courses(code SA in the list above )

(i) Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) of 50% marks consisting of:

Assignment /Project 2025 %Quiz / Test (announced and unannounced) 10% - 15%Papers 10% -15%

Class Participation 5%

(ii) Two Mid-Semester Exams and one End Semester Examination (ESE) of 50% of marks.

B. For Dissertationand Design Courses(code DSA in the list above except for Summer ProjectDSA 3 and Master Design Thesis DSA 6)

(i) Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) of 50% marks consisting of:a. Mid Semester Internal Review (two no.s) (20%)

b.

Mid Semester ExternalReview (two no.s) (30%)

(ii) End Semester External Jury (ESJ) of 50% of marks.

C. For Master Design Thesis(DSA 6)

(i)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) of 40% marks consisting of:

a.

Mid Semester Internal Review (20%)b. Mid Semester External Review (two no.s) (20%)

(ii) End Semester External Jury (ESJ) of 60% of marks.

D. For Summer Project(DSA 3)(i) Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) of 20% based on e-mentors / faculty guides

assessment based on reporting of progress by the student in the form of interim

report(s).(ii)

Project Report Internal Review (20%)

(iii) Project Report External Review (20%)(iv) Formal Presentation before External experts (30%)

7. Unit-wise Detailed Syllabus:Prepared by different experts and approved by expertscommittee is given here after.


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Course SA1 (Prepared by Prof. Neeraj Gupta)

Introduction to Sustainable Development and Architecture

3 Credits L-S-T: 3-0-0

Broad Objectives and Outl ine

As governments and societies are becoming more environmentally conscious, architects and plannersare beginning to have greater concern about the built environment and its long term viability. Given

the need for conserving natural resources and to save environment, expectations from professionalshave increased manifold. Sustainability is, thus a critical concept and direction for the future architectsand planners.

However, quite often, sustainable architecture practice is guided by architects who have not been

formally trained in environment and sustainable development. With this background, this course aimsto impart an understanding of issues related to sustainable development, especially in Indian context,that have implications on design of buildings and neighborhoods. The course will familiarize students

with current perspectives related to sustainability in built environment and help them analyzechallenges and opportunities for sustainable architecture.

This course offers a general review of concepts and principles of sustainable development and presentsthe idea of sustainability as a paradigm change in the architectural design field. It gives a preview tothe practices, strategies and implementation processes that shape sustainable architecture.

Suggested Evaluation Procedure

Assignment / Project 20%Quiz (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper

1 15%

Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve projects / assignments / papers

One short paper highlighting contemporary local issues and concerns of sustainable development,gender perspectives etc

One long paper after due research, dealing with culture and lifestyles in India and other parts of theworld in the context of sustainability

Assignment: Documentation of examples of sustainable architecture and human settlements and /or

real life projects focusing on climate change, clean development mechanism, use of technology etc.

Topi cs to be covered:

1. Sustainable Development and Systems Thinking

a. Definitions, Principles, Challenges and Responses

b. Millennium Development Goals

c. Community Participation and Participatory Learning

d. Gender Equity

1All students will write a paper dealing with a topic related principles and/or practices of sustainable development as applicable to builtenvironment. The topic must be acceptable to the instructor and the paper must have at least five references.


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e. Measuring sustainability

2. Culture, Lifestyle and SustainabilityOverview of Indian Culture and Ancient Cultures of the

world in context of reverence to nature and ecological systems.

3. Overview of Climate Change, Clean Development Mechanism.

4. Sustainable Architecture

a.

Definitions and Principles

b. Environmental Impact of Buildings

c. Sustainable design priorities

d. Cultural and Economic aspects

e. Life Cycle Design

f. Selected Examples of Sustainable ArchitectureVernacular, Historical andContemporary

5. Natural Resources Conservation Systems Energy and Water,

6. Overview of passive design strategies for reducing energy consumption (enhancing usercomfort while reducing or eliminating fossil fuel usage)

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Introduction to Low Impact Design Strategies, LEEDS, and TERI-GRIHA,

References:

Givoni, B., 1969.Man, Climate and Architecture, Elsevier Publishing Company Limited.

Koenigsberger, O. H., Ingersoll, T. G., Mayhew, A., Szokolay, S. V., 1973.Manual of TropicalHousing and Building Part 1. Climatic Design, Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd.

Krishnan, A. (ed.), Baker, N., Yannas, S., Szokolay, S., 2001. Climate Responsive ArchitectureA

Design Handbook for Energy Efficient Buildings, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited,New Delhi.

Minke, Gernot and Bansal, N. K. 1988. Climatic Zones and Rural Housing in India,

Kernforschungsanlage GmbH, Jlich.

Szokolay, S. V., 2004.Introduction to Architectural Sciences: The Basis of Sustainable Design,

Architectural Press, Oxford.

TERI, 2004. Sustainable Building Design Manual Volume 2, prepared under a European Union co-funded ASIA-URBS project under the leadership of Institut Catala dEnergia (Spain), The Energy &Resources Institute, India.

Scott Drake, 2009, The Elements of Architecture - Principles of Environmental Performance in

Buildings, Earthscan, ISBN 9781844077175

Bob Doppelt, 2010, The Power of Sustainable Thinking, Earthscan, ISBN 9781849710794

Paul Appleby, 2010,Integrated Sustainable Design of Buildings, Earthscan, ISBN 9781849711173Course SA2 (Prepared by Prof. Anil Dewan)

Sustainable Building Materials and Technology - I



Sustainable building materials and technologies are being introduced in the building industry everyday. These are being codified and standardized. We are living in an era of catalogue architecture, thiscourse being an introductory course would lay more emphasis on traditional building systems,methodologies and on the use of alternate/substitute and environment friendly materials. The objective


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of this course is to make the students aware of local and/or low cost building materials which are costeffective, environment friendly and appropriate to the context of the site, climate and culture.

It is important to understand the materials used in vernacular architecture, their physical and chemicalproperties. Characteristics, durability, usability and performance specifications of the building systemsthrough live case studies, workshops, lab experiments, guest lectures, hands-on exercises. Exposure to

various provisions of bureau of Indian standards and other international standards like DIN, ASTMand British standards will be given during this course.


Assignment /Project / Field study 25%Quiz (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper

2 10%

Class Participation 5%

Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve projects / assignments / papers

Studio exercises to help prepare working details and specifications for non-conventional includingrecycled construction materials.One paper related to innovative use of vernacular materials by community and/or professionals.Field Project: Case studies of existing buildings / settlementsvernacular as well as planned andmonumental

One example from home state of the student

One example of any other part of the country

Assignment: Documentation of best practices in the world and/or use of recycled material for

construction.


1. Bamboo Ia. Traditional Methodsb. Rope joints and split bamboo const.c. Bamboo as roofing, wall and floor material.d. Insulation material and bamboo mats

2. Wooda. Traditional methods and classificationb. International and National Certifications

c.

Reconstructed timberi. Plywood

ii. Blockboardiii. MDF, HDF etc.

iv. Particle boardv. Veneers

d. Types of joints and workshops3. Mud

a. Traditional and vernacular methods in India

b. Rammed earth const.

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c. Aurovilleconstructiond. Mud/clay bricks

4. Conventional construction materiala. Brickb. Cement and concretec. Steel and iron

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Contemporary Innovations in sustainable construction material6. Recycled Building Materials.7. Life cycle of construction material

References:

Bureau of Indian Standardsrelevant codes.National Building Code of India

(To be added)

Course SA 3 (Compiled by Prof. Neeraj Gupta with inputs from Ms. Meenakshi Dhote and Prof. AnilDewan)

Ecology and Environmental Management



With global warming and environment protection major areas of concern across nations,environmental management course is a critical area of study for all Architects.This course, thus aimsto help students develop understanding of sustainable design and development with a special concernfor ecosystem benefits and impacts at the site, local, regional, and global scales.

This course will cover basic concepts of Ecology and different types of ecosystems and acquaints thestudents with the relationship development with environment. It will help students to develop apractical and analytical approach towards addressing design as they learn application of ecologicalprinciples to various areas like ecological restoration, urban areas, climate change etc. This courseaims to provide students with appropriate knowledge to identify and analyze environmental problemsrelated to built environment both in rural and urban areas and implement sustainable solutions.


Assignment / Project / Field study 20%Quiz / Test (announced and unannounced) 10%

Paper 15%Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve projects / assignments / papers / exercises

Tutorial exercises to help students understand supportive use of mathematical modeling and/orcomputing software.

3All students will write a paper dealing with a topic related to ecology and environmental management in context of buildings andneighborhoods. The topic must be acceptable to the instructor and the paper must have at least five references.


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Field Project: Case study of existing settlements with reference to ecology and environmentfromdifferent climatic zones of India

Paper / Assignment: Secondary source documentation of building / settlements in ecologicallysensitive areas.


1. Basic Concepts of Ecology and Ecosystems

a. Introduction, concept of species population, communities

b. Ecological factors; Abiotic and Biotic

c. Concept of carrying capacity, ecological footprints

d. Types of ecosystems

e. Concept of productivity and biomass, factors affecting productivity,

f. Carbon balance of trees and ecosystems

2. Urban Ecologycomponents of urban ecosystems, factors controlling urban environment,

managing urban ecosystems3. Resource analysis for various ecosystems and development imperatives (land, geology, soil,

climate, water, vegetation) characteristics, exploitation, causative factors for degradation,analytical techniques

4. Resource Management: Including management of land, water bodies and water channels,forests and wildlife, minerals,waste.

5. Basic concepts related to environmental Management of sensitive areashills, coasts, arid,wetlands etc.

6. Environmental approaches to design and development of built environment

7. Environmental Monitoring and AssessmentAir, Water, Land, Noise; Overview of EIA.

References:David Lloyd Jones, 1998, Architecture and the Environment: Bioclimatic Building Design, London:Laurence King.Givoni, B., 1969.Man, Climate and Architecture, Elsevier Publishing Company Limited.Minke, Gernot and Bansal, N. K. 1988. Climatic Zones and Rural Housing in India,Kernforschungsanlage GmbH, Jlich.

Scott Drake, 2009, The Elements of Architecture - Principles of Environmental Performance inBuildings, Earthscan, ISBN 9781844077175Paul Appleby, 2010, Integrated Sustainable Design of Buildings, Earthscan, ISBN 9781849711173

Course SA4Climatology and Building Physics (prepared by Prof. Sanjay Prakash)



A very important component of sustainability in buildings has to do with the fact that they have torespond to the climate in which they are sited. This course aims to cover the various climates, mainlyin India, and the implications of each for building design in these respective climates.

The course will cover the basic concepts of heat transfer with respect to buildings and point tostrategies that need to be incorporated to achieve climatically appropriate building. The course shallalso cover concepts of human thermal comfort and its measurement.


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Tutorials in this course are expected to create a confidence with the technical concepts so that thestudents have a fundamental understanding of physics concepts that are used by building analysts andscientists.

It is encouraged, in the form of an assignment, to undertake secondary research on existing buildingsin published literature and identify their climatically responsive features.

This course will be closely connected to SA7: Energy Efficient Building Design and they should be incontinuity, and if possible, led by the same faculty member.


Assignment /Project / Field study 20%Quiz / Test (announced and unannounced) 15%Paper 10%

Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%

End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve assignments and term papersPaper on Human Thermal Comfort / Climates of IndiaConcept Tests on Physics concepts during the course delivery (no books allowed)

Assignment: Case studies of Existing Buildings in India in published Literature for identifying theirClimate Responsive Features


1. Introducing Climate Science: factors such as

a. Air temperature

b. Air pressure

c. Humidity

d.

Sky conditione. Solar radiation

f. Night radiation

g. Greenhouse effect

h. Winds

i. Condensation and precipitation

j. Global warming and its effects

2. Describing Climate Zones of India:

a. Hot and Dry

b. Warm and Humid

c. Moderate

d. Composite

e. Coldboth Humid and Dry

3. Thermal Flows (with examples drawn from building applications):

a. Concepts of Heat Physics: Heat, Temperature, Thermal Mass and Capacity, LatentHeat

b. Conduction

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c. Convection

d. Radiation

e. Evaporation

4. Psychrometry:

a. Properties of Air and Humidity, Dew Point, Saturation, Absolute Humidity, Enthalpy,

Sensible and Latent Heat, Specific Volume of Air

b. Psychrometric Chart: Familiarization with the Chart, Mapping Climate on the Chart,

Mapping processes of Evaporative Cooling, Chilling, Heating, Humidification on theChart

5. Human Thermal Comfort:

a. Main factors affecting thermal comfort: temperature, humidity, air velocity, radiation,metabolic level and clothing

b. Other factors: ageing, expectation, adaptive comfort

c. Human Thermal Comfort indices: Operative Temperature, Effective Temperature,Standard Effective Temperature, Tropical Summer Index, Adaptive Comfort,

Predicted Mean Vote, ASHRAE provisions6. Steady state Heat Transfer through Building Fabric:

a. Thermal Transmittance, Surface Resistance, Environmental Temperature

b. U-value

c. Thermal Resistance of Cavities

d. Thermal Diffusivity

e. Sol-Air Temperature

f. Calculation of Steady State Heat Flow

g. Calculation of Seasonal Heating and Cooling Demand for Fixed Inside Conditions inthe Steady State (Degree Day Method)

7.

Solar Geometry:

a. Relationship of Earth and Sun

b. Solar Movement, Sun Angles, Sun Path, Analytical and Graphical Determination,Discussion of Elliptical error, Variations of standard Time and Solar Time

c. Solar Radiation: Measurement, Direct, Diffuse and Global Radiation

d. Surface properties of Materials with Respect to the Sun: Absorption, Transmission(for transparent surfaces), Reflection, Emissivity and Emittance

8. Ventilation, Air Movement and Air Change:

a. Functions of ventilation: Health, Thermal Comfort, Structural Cooling

b. Mechanisms for Ventilation: Natural and Created Thermal Effects, Natural and

Created Pressure Differences, Forced Ventilation, Air Recirculation

References:

Bureau of Indian Standards, 1987. SP41(S&T):Handbook on Functional Requirements of Buildings(Other than Industrial Buildings), New Delhi.Bureau of Indian Standards, 2005.National Building Code of India, Part 8: Building Services, Section1: Lighting and Ventilation, New Delhi.Givoni, B., 1969.Man, Climate and Architecture, Elsevier Publishing Company Limited.Koenigsberger, O. H., Ingersoll, T. G., Mayhew, A., Szokolay, S. V., 1973.Manual of TropicalHousing and Building Part 1. Climatic Design, Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd.


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Krishnan, A. (ed.), Baker, N., Yannas, S., Szokolay, S., 2001. Climate Responsive ArchitectureADesign Handbook for Energy Efficient Buildings, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited,New Delhi.Minke, Gernot and Bansal, N. K. 1988. Climatic Zones and Rural Housing in India,Kernforschungsanlage GmbH, Jlich.Nayak, J. K., Prajapati, J. A., 2006.Handbook on Energy Conscious Buildings, Prepared under theinteractive R&D Project No. 3/4(03)99-SEC between Indian Instiute of Technology, Bombay andSolar Energy Centre, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.Szokolay, S. V., 2004.Introduction to Architectural Sciences: The Basis of Sustainable Design,

Architectural Press, Oxford.TERI, 2004. Sustainable Building Design Manual Volume 2, prepared under a European Union co-funded ASIA-URBS project under the leadership of Institut Catala dEnergia (Spain), The Energy &Resources Institute, India.

Course SA5Sustainable ArchitectureHistorical and Community Perspectives (prepared by Prof. NeerajGupta)



The architecture of 20th century in India, barring few exceptional cases widely adopted forms, stylesand patterns seen in western architecture. Contemporary architecture in India relies on hi-techs inbuilding materials and engineering technologies that often waste energy, and cause physical andpsychological harm in varying degrees to the human beings.

On the contrary compared to modern society, ancient people were more aware of ecologicalimportance and had greater reverence to nature. Ancient buildings were based on natural laws anddepend on natural forces in order to adapt to bad survival environments and improve survival

conditions. Thus traditional community wisdom can provide us with rich and valuable technologicalexperiences that can be good reference point for modern day architecture.

This course offers a general review of concepts and principles of vernacular, and historical architecturethat provide unique insights on sustainable development and can help in understanding the practices,strategies and implementation processes that shape sustainable architecture. The course will coverexamples largely from Indian context and would draw reference from traditional community wisdom

from India and other parts of the world.


Assignment / Project / Field study 20%

Quiz (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper 10%Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve assignments / f ield study / papers

Paper(s) on Ancient Human Settlements / Community Architecture



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Assignment / Field Study: Visit to a community in group of 3-4 and using Participatory Learning andAction (PLA) approaches understand survival strategies of communities and document them in formof a presentation in any medium of choice.

Topics to be covered, in detai l:

1. Ancient and Historical perspectives in neighborhood planning and architecture from Vedic

Culture; and other ancient cultures across the world.

2. Planning Principles of Ancient Indian cities,

3. Concepts and basic principles of Vasthu-shashtra, Feng-shui (may add similar concepts fromother cultures.

4. Sustainable Architecture in historyForts, palaces, temples, monasteries etc in different geo-

climatic zones.

5. Human settlement Planning and HousingExamples from vernacular and planned cities.

6. Climatic response of vernacular architecture - analytical studies including developingscientific evidence.

7.

Community Participation in developing sustainable designs, participatory approaches tolearning and development

References:

To be added.. Check for Ancient Indian Publications from Motilal Banarsi Dasand others

DSA 1 Sustainable Architecture Design

There will be two minor studio exercises that shall essentially include field studies to consolidate thelearning of the theory subjectSustainable Building Materials and Technology and Ecology andEnvironment taught during the semester. These may be done individually or in small groups of 3-4students as may be decided by the faculty coordinating design studio.

One major design exercise will involve a Sustainable Architecture Design Project of medium scalethat reflects clear understanding of climatology and building physics taught during the semester. Thedesign should be able to synergize traditional wisdom with modern technologies and contemporarycontext.

Note: I n order to ensure complete harmony between theory subjects and design studio exercises,

course instructors of the theory subjects shal l be part of the design studio facul ty team. Such f aculty

members wil l provide regular subject related inputs and peri odicall y review the design eff orts of the

students in their specif ic context. .

Course SA6Energy Efficient Building DesignTheory and Technologies (prepared by Prof. Sanjay Prakash)

4 credits L-S-T: 3-0-1


This course applies the fundamental learning of its earlier companion course (SA4: Climatology andBuilding Physics) to familiarize the learners with the Theory and Technologies of Energy EfficientBuilding Design, especially in the Indian context, economic, and social context. The intention is tolead to buildings that will exhibit a low operating energy demand, especially for heating, cooling andlighting.


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The course will cover techniques for reducing loads, and passive/hybrid design strategies to providelow energy heating and cooling in buildings while maximizing effective use of daylight.

Tutorials in this course are expected to create a familiarity with the technical concepts so that thestudents have well-rounded information of what is happening in practice as well as theory.

It is encouraged, in the form of an assignment, to undertake secondary research on existing buildings

in published literature and identify their energy efficient features. Introduction to relevant softwares.

Suggested Evaluation ProcedureAssignment / Project / Field study 20%

Quiz / Test (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper 15%Class Participation 5%

Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve assignments and term papers

Paper on Glare free Daylight in Office BuildingsPaper on a detailed Case Study of an Energy Efficient Building including primary observation andresearch

Quiz / Tests on Low Energy Building Concepts covered during the course (no books allowed)Assignment: Case studies of Existing Buildings in India in published Literature for identifying theirEnergy Efficient FeaturesOpen Book End of Semester Examination


1. Climate Responsive Site Design:

a. Site Planning and Selection factors

b. Site Analysis: Landform, Density of Existing Built Area, Climate analysis (wind, sun,rain),Vegetation, Existing Infrastructure, Urban Context, Site potential

2. Climate Responsive Building Design:

a. Built Form: Layout, Orientation, Surface Area/Volume Ratio, Zoning of InternalSpaces, Buffer Spaces, Location of Openings

b. Building surface and fabric: Insulation, colour, window size location and details

c. Building Envelope and Fenestration Design: Transmission through Walls and Roof,Transmission through Windows, Window orientation and size, Shading Coefficient,Solar Heat Gain Factor, Visible Light Transmittance, Glazing Types

d. Design of Shading Devices: fins, overhangs, pergolas, green roofs and walls, spaceframes, faade shading

e.

Calculation and estimates of effectiveness of the same (shadow angles, sun pathanalysis)

f. Shading by plants and soil

3. Daylighting:

a. Concepts (health and other benefits)

b. Design skies: Uniform Luminance Sky Distribution, CIE Standard Overcast Sky

Distribution, Clear Blue Sky Distribution, Tropical Design Sky

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c. Direct, diffuse and reflected components

d. Design Parameters: Glare, critical indoor and outdoor illuminance, daylight factor and

its calculation and distribution

e. Techniques of incorporating daylight in buildings: galleries, porches, courtyards, atria,light-pipe and shafts, lateral pass-through components (windows, translucent wall,

curtain wall), zenithal pass-through components (north lights, clerestoreys, translucentroofs, skylights, domes and lanterns), global pass-though components (membraneenvelope), optical daylighting,

f. Control devices: conventional divisions, optical division, prismatic division, awnings,curtains, overhangs, light shelves, sills, fins, jails, lovers and shutters, photochromaticand film controls

4. Passive and Low Energy Heating Systems:

a. Principles and types: Direct Gain, Indirect Gain (Trombe walls, thermal storagewalls), Isolated Gain (sunspaces, greenhouses, convective loops)

b. Principles, advantages and disadvantages, control, and operating characteristics foreach of the above systems

5.

Passive and Low Energy Cooling Systems (based on shedding heat to air):

a. Principles and types: Comfort ventilation, selective ventilation, chimney and stackexhaust, climates applicable, air circulation

b. Design Factors Affecting Ventilation: Opening orientation, Size, Location, InternalSubdivision of Space, Cross Ventilation

c. Ventilation coupled with thermal storage mass

6. Passive and Low Energy Cooling Systems (based on shedding heat to evaporating water):

a. Principles of evaporation, climatic applicability

b. Direct evaporative systems: Passive/manually watered pads, mechanical evaporativecoolers and air washers, passive downdraft evaporative cooling including downdraft

chimneysc. Indirect evaporative systems: Roof ponds, roof films, ground based ponds, mechanical

two-stage and three-stage evaporative systems

d. Plant based evapo-transpiration systems

7. Passive and Low Energy Cooling Systems (based on shedding heat to the ground):

a. Principles of earth cooling, soil temperatures and its variation, climatic applicability

b. Direct coupling of soil with buildings (berms, basements)

c. Indirect coupling of soil with buildings (earth tunnels and pipes)

d. Active coupling of soil with buildings (ground source heat pumps)

e. Treatment of soil to change temperatures

8.

Passive and Low Energy Cooling Systems (based on shedding heat to the sky):

a. Principles of night-sky radiation, climatic applicability

b. Skytherm and night radiant systems

References:

Ander, G. D., 2003.Daylighting Performance and Design (second edition), John Wiley & Sons Inc.,New Jersey.

Bureau of Indian Standards, 2005.National Building Code of India, Part 8: Building Services, Section1: Lighting and Ventilation, New Delhi.


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Crosbie, M. J., 1998. The Passive Solar Design and Construction Handbook, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,New York.Givoni, B., 1994.Passive and Low Energy Cooling of Buildings, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York.Guzowski, M., 2000.Daylighting for Sustainable esign, McGraw-Hill, New York.Majumdar, Mili (ed.), 2001.Energy Efficient Buildings in India, Tata Energy Research Institute andMinistry of Non-conventional Energy Sources, Government of India.Nayak, J. K., Prajapati, J. A., 2006.Handbook on Energy Conscious Buildings, Prepared under theinteractive R&D Project No. 3/4(03)99-SEC between Indian Instiute of Technology, Bombay andSolar Energy Centre, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.

Santamouris, M., 1996.Passive Cooling of Buildings, James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd.,London.

Course SA7Sustainable Building Materials and Technology - II (prepared by Prof. Anil Dewan)3 credits L-S-T: 1-3-0


Sustainable building materials and technologies has been introduced in the course SustainableBuilding Materials and Technology - I. With the advancement in technology and research the newsmart building materials are being adopted by the industry gradually. This course being an advancedcourse would lay more emphasis on intelligent building systems, methodologies and on the use ofInnovative solar technology materials e.g. building integrated PV, solar thermal and hybrid systems,high performance composites, alloys, advanced vernacular e.g. treated bamboo, reconstructed timbers,Nanotechnology materials like Nano-glass, low-e glass, water repellent glass, self cleansing glass.The objective of this course is to study green and recycled/reconstructed building materials usingadvanced technologies and testing methods.

It is important to understand the performance of a building element, component, sub-system and thewhole building system with regards to composition, physical, chemical properties. Characteristics,durability, usability and performance specifications of the building systems through live case studies,workshops, lab experiments, guest lectures, hands-on exercises, and visit to manufacturing plants.Exposure to various provisions of bureau of Indian standards and other international standards likeDIN, ASTM and British standards will be integral part of teaching.


Assignment /Project / Field study 20%Quiz (announced and unannounced) 15%Paper7 10%


Suggesti ve assignments and term papers

Studio exercises to help prepare working details and specifications.

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Field Project: Case studies of examples of innovative architecture across the world using hi-techmaterial and technologies

Assignment: Documentation of best practices in the world and/or use of recycled material forconstruction.

Contents:

1. Hi-Tech Glassa. Electrochemical glassb. Nano-glassc. Dye sensitive glassd. Low-e-glasse. Other types

2. Polymersa. Polyurethaneb. Styrene

c.

Teflond. Epoxy flooringse. Different vinyls

3. Carbon Fibre Reinforced Carbon/Plasticsa. Uses and applications

b. Future aspects4. Pre fabricated and pre-engineered buildings

a. Introductionb. Case studies

5. Alloys and A.C.P

6. High performance concrete

7. Aerogels and composites

8. Advanced vernacular materials.

9. Contemporary innovative building materials and their applications in Architecture.

Refrences:

Product Manufacturers manuals / specifications

National and International Codes and Design Standards


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Course SA 8Building Services and Waste Management (prepared by Dr. Vivek Agarwal)

4 Credits L-S-T per week: 3-0-2


The broad aim of this course is to impart relevant information sufficient enough to students so that, as

practitioners, they can work with multidisciplinary team of consultants / experts and harness theirdesign expertise and experience.

The first part of this course will introduce in detail all building services, safety, security andmanagement systems and the methodology to integrate these services and systems to enhance

sustainability of the developmental projects and buildings.

Second part deals with an important and critical area Waste management. The focus is on treating

waste as a resource. In this context this course will look at solid and liquid wastes, their management,recycling and reuse. Moreover the segregation and classification of the waste through scientificallyestablished waste management techniques would be encouraged as the part of the design programme.Efficacy of community participation in effective management especially collection and segregation,waste reduction, use of recycled waste etc will be impressed upon. In addition to this, the basicconcept of W-to-E i.e. waste to energy conversion and cradle to grave cycle would be considered.



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Topi cs to be covered

PART A - Bui lding services:

1. Electrical Services

Introduction to basic concepts

Low voltage systems, Building management systems

Building Sensors for natural forces, fire etc.

Introduction to smart grids

Equipments and their specifications

Low cost and green technologies

Innovative local design techniques (through live case studies)

2. HVAC systems and services

Introduction to basic concepts.

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Building Automation and performance monitoring systems




3.

Fire Fighting systems4. Sanitary and plumbing fittings

Historical perspectives and Introduction to basic concepts

Different valves and their working principle




Part BWaste Management and Recycling

5.

Introduction to Waste management Wastes generated by Human HabitatSolid, liquid and Gaseous

Types of Wastes- Municipal, Industrial, Agricultural, Toxic, Bio-Medical, Hazardous,

Electronic, Radioactive etc.

Overview of laws /rules governing waste management in India

Importance of Community participation in waste management

Impact on health and sanitation

6. Municipal Solid Waste management

Cradle-to-Cradle cycle of municipal wastesegregation at source, storage,

transportation, disposal and processing Waste management in IndiaCurrent scenario, challenges, responses and pitfalls,

Waste management in difficult terrainshilly areas, high rain fall areas, water fronts,

etc

Overview of waste-management from other parts of the world

Contemporary Technologies and infrastructure for waste management

Designing infrastructure for efficient and effective solid waste management from

generation point to final disposal - Waste bins, cold rooms, transport mechanisms,landfill sites, incinerators, composting, etc.

Designing collection system for waste in different types of building structures

Financial Models for Waste management

Role of NGOs in effective waste management, sanitation and health

7. Waste as a Resource

Recycling Industrial, agricultural and municipal waste

Recycling waste as alternative material for buildings, landscape and other products.

Study of innovative practices for use of recycled material

Specifications and construction methods for using recycled waste.

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Vermi-composting

Liquid waste from residential and commercial buildings recycling and reuse,Sewerage treatment plants

8. Energy from Waste

Biological and Thermal energy options

Energy from sanitary landfills

Refuse derived fuel and other options

REFERENCES:

1. Ravindrarajah, R.S, Tam. T.C. Properties of concrete made with crushed concrete a coarseaggregate, - Magazine of concrete Research, Vol-37, March 1985.

2. Arceivala. S.J., Wastewater Treatment for pollution Control- Tata-McGraw Hill, New

Delhi, 1986.3. ERM.UK Municipal Solid waste Management, Study for the MMA-Vol-1 Interim Report,August-1995.

4. R.Ambalavanan and A.Roja Feasibility Studies on Utilisation of Wastelime, Gypsum withFly Ash - The Indian concrete JournalVol.70 Nov-1996.

5. Municipal Solid Waste (Handling & Management) Rules 20006. Bio Medical Wsate (Handling & Management) Rules 19987. Report of Ranganath Mishra Committee on recycling of PET.8. Waste Management World: ISWA Publication

SA 9

Water Management2 credits L-S-T per week: 2-0-0

With the growth of population and the development of economy and society, water has become a rareresource in the whole world. To optimize the allocation of such a rare resource as water is animportant content of sustainable development.

This course thus brings to focus concepts related to resource-oriented water conservancy that takes theoptimized allocation of resources and the balance of environmental ecology as the system target. Withreference to sustainable architecture, urban design and settlement planning it is prudent to unifiedplanning of atmospheric water, ground water, underground water and sewage and, on this basis, toscientifically develop, use, control, allocate, save and protect water resources.



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Topi cs to be covered1. Management of the water cycle as a single system.2. Management of water supply, sanitation and drainage - social imperatives, environmental

considerations and economic challenges.3. Technological Options for Water management, recycling, reuse, conservation and

teatment

4. Traditional community wisdom regarding water management from different climaticzones of the world

5. Traditional Architecture of wells in RajasthanStepped Wells, Baoris, Tankas etc6. Planning of settlements and large campuses based on principles of sustainable watershed

developmentwater as a priority resource7. Design for water conservationbuilding and products8. Designing building servicesplumbing, drainage and sewerage for effective water reuse,

recycling, and recharge9. Strategies for Water pricing and its Regulation10.Rain water harvesting techniquesBasic Concepts, Piping techniques and Pit design of

groundwater recharge wells,

References

John Briscoe, R.P.S. Malik Editors, 2007,Handbook of Water Resources in India: Development,Management, and Strategies: OUP

Ramaswamy R. Iyer, Editor, 2009, Water And The Laws In India: Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.,

Jain, Sharad K., Agarwal, Pushpendra K., Singh, Vijay P. 2007, Hydrology and Water Resources ofIndia,Water Science and Technology Library,Vol. 57

Guy Honore, for, 2002, Principles and Practices of Integrated Watershed Management in India, Indo-

German Bilateral ProjectRao, K. Nageswara (Ed.), 2006, Water Resources Management : Realities and Challenges, Eastern

Book Corpn.

NATHANSON, JERRY A, 2002, Basic Environmental Technology : Water Supply, WasteManagement, and Pollution Control; Prentice Hall

Dr B C Punmia,Ashok Kr Jain,Arun Kr Jain;Water Supply Engineering, Laxmi,

Cunliffe, D. (ed) (2011). Water safety in buildings. Geneva, Switzerland, World HealthOrganization. ISBN-13 9789241548106.

P.K. Singh Rainwater Harvesting,Macmillan Publishers India

R.N. Athavale, 2003, WATER HARVESTING AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY IN INDIA, RawatPublications

Web References :

NIUA Publicationshttp://www.niua.org/publications.aspUNEP Publicationshttp://www.unep.or.jp/ietc/ws/index.asphttp://pollution.researchtoday.net/books-pollution.htm

https://washresources.wordpress.com/category/topics/water-supply-topics/water-distribution/http://www.cseindia.org/taxonomy/term/20167/menu
http://www.springer.com/series/6689http://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=Dr%20B%20C%20Punmiahttp://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=Ashok%20Kr%20Jainhttp://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=Arun%20Kr%20Jainhttp://www.talash.com/search/author/P.K._Singhhttp://www.talash.com/search/publisher/Macmillan_Publishers_Indiahttp://www.niua.org/publications.asphttp://www.niua.org/publications.asphttp://www.niua.org/publications.asphttp://www.unep.or.jp/ietc/ws/index.asphttp://www.unep.or.jp/ietc/ws/index.asphttp://www.unep.or.jp/ietc/ws/index.asphttp://pollution.researchtoday.net/books-pollution.htmhttp://pollution.researchtoday.net/books-pollution.htmhttps://washresources.wordpress.com/category/topics/water-supply-topics/water-distribution/https://washresources.wordpress.com/category/topics/water-supply-topics/water-distribution/http://www.cseindia.org/taxonomy/term/20167/menuhttp://www.cseindia.org/taxonomy/term/20167/menuhttp://www.cseindia.org/taxonomy/term/20167/menuhttps://washresources.wordpress.com/category/topics/water-supply-topics/water-distribution/http://pollution.researchtoday.net/books-pollution.htmhttp://www.unep.or.jp/ietc/ws/index.asphttp://www.niua.org/publications.asphttp://www.talash.com/search/publisher/Macmillan_Publishers_Indiahttp://www.talash.com/search/author/P.K._Singhhttp://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=Arun%20Kr%20Jainhttp://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=Ashok%20Kr%20Jainhttp://www.infibeam.com/Books/search?author=Dr%20B%20C%20Punmiahttp://www.springer.com/series/6689


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DSA 2 Sustainable Architecture Design II

The Design Studio Exercises in thi s semester wil l focus on Technology Dr iven Bui ldi ngs in the

modern context and how Archi tectur al Design Pri nciples can make them more effective and

effi cient in terms of energy, water and waste.

There will be two minor studio exercises that shall essentially include field studies to consolidate thelearning of the theory subjectsEnergy Efficient Building DesignTheory and Technologies (SA 6)and Sustainable Building Materials and TechnologyII (SA 7) taught during the semester. These maybe done individually or in small groups of 3-4 students as may be decided by the faculty coordinatingdesign studio.

One major design exercise will involve a Sustainable Architecture Design Project in contemporarycontext that reflects clear understanding of energy efficient building designs, building services and

waste management practices. The students must be able to demonstrate their understanding of latesttechnologies and building practices related to sustainable architecture.

Note: I n order to ensure complete harmony between theory subjects and design studio exercises,

course instructors of the theory subjects shal l be part of the design studio facul ty team. Such f aculty

members wil l provide regular subject related inputs and periodicall y review the design efforts of the

students in their specif ic context. .

DSA 3 Summer Project2 Credits L-S-T: 0-0-1 (One hour per week spread over the semester or in two three stretches

depending on logistics and availability of external reviewers)

Students will be finalize their dissertation and thesis topics and take up an enabling summer projectthat helps them gather knowledge and understanding to be applied for Master Design Thesis andDissertation. These could be intensive documentation projects or Action Research projects or projectsinvolving community in sustainable architecture. Student will choose a faculty guide from theUniversity or outside (duly approved by the University) and undertake work in their supervision andguidance. The students will be given face to face or e-mentoring support including periodic review bytheir guides / university faculty.

As an output, students will present formal report and make presentations before an external jury for

evaluation. The credits will be added to the third semester.

Course SA 10

Economic, Legal and Policy Framework for Sustainable Architecture

3 Credits L-S-T : 3-0-0


With the world facing both man-made and natural disasters, it is important to understand theregulatory and policy framework for development of human settlements and how economy anddevelopment is to be balanced with environmental concerns. Economics of Sustainable Architectureneeds to be understood taking the full life cycle perspective.


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This course will focus on issues related to governance, policy framework and economics ofdevelopment and how they support sustainable architecture. It will help students to understand theground realties associated with regulatory and economic environment of development implementsustainable design of built environment.


Assignment /Project / Field study 20%Quiz (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper 10%Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%

End of Semester Exam 30%

Suggesti ve assignments tests and term papers

Papers dealing with economic aspects of sustainability, international treaties etc.Quiz / Test examining basic legal understanding (only bare acts allowed)Project Work: A group of students (3-4) will choose / propose a developmental project and prepare aProject Report on a topic given by the instructor.Mid Semester exam and End of semester exam may allow bare acts as per the paper setters discretion.


1. Economic approaches of measuring sustainable development, Measuring Wealth, Socialcapital

2.

Project Life CycleTechnical, Financial, Economic, Social and Institutional feasibility ofprojects,

3. Concepts related to project financing, rate of return, pay back period etc.

4. Environmental Legislations

a. EP Act 1986

b. Air (Prevention and Control of pollution) Actc. Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Actd. Mines and Mineral Acte. Factories Actf. Pesticides Act

g. Indian Forest Act

h.

Wildlife Acti. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Actj. Hazardous Waste Management and Handling Rules / Biomedical Rules / Solid Waste

Management Rulesk. Environment Tribunal Act

5. Climate change Protocols and Conventions

6. MOEF Guidelines and Notifications7. Overview of policies and development regulations governing sustainability issues.

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Topics to be covered, in detai l:

1. Climate sensitive design in different climatic Zones of India

2. Traditional design strategies of human habitats in India and other parts of the world with

special focus on resource management and built forms in response to harsh climaticconditions.

3. Concepts and Principles related to Eco-Village

4. Urban pollutants and their impact on air , water, land and micro climate;

5. Impact of built density, building footprint, urban form including height and geometry,orientation of streets, etc on micro climate especially light, ventilation and temperature.

6. Improving environmental quality, energy efficiency, efficient resource management (soil,

water, waste and materials) through appropriate site selection, effective neighborhoodplanning and Urban design strategies; transport planning, land-use zoning strategies,landscape planning etc.

7. Concepts related to urban renewal namely inner city regeneration, revitalization of the

"townships" and informal settlement / slum upgrading.8. Integrating renewable energy at neighborhood scale, smart grids, concept of solar cities,

References:

CIRIA, The SUDS Manual, CIRIA C 697

Emmanuel., R., 2005. An urban approach to climate sensitive design: strategies for the tropics, SpanPress, Taylor and Francis Group.UDPFI Guidelines, Part I and Part II, 1996, Ministry of Urban development and Poverty Alleviation,

Government of India.

Course SA 12Project Management for Sustainable Architecture

3 Credits L-S-T per week: 3-0-0


This course intends to impart the knowledge of the basics of science of project management in thefield of sustainable architecture. The basic objective is to impart skills, so that students can learn toexecute projects while dealing with all organizational, technical, financial, human resource and

sustainability issues.


Assignment /Project / Field study 20%Quiz (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper 15%


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Suggested Exercises / Papers / Pr ojects /Assigmnments

Assignment: Preparing project flow diagrams of real project Exercisespreparing on real projectsPaper on Cost benefit analysis of a sustainable buildingQuiz / Class tests on safety, health and environment issues in project management, Teamwork andother HR issues,


1. Fundamentals of ManagementConcepts and Principles

2. Introducing Project Management

3. Project planning and financing

4. Project implementation and site investigation.

5. Project Life Cycles

6.

The Process Management Framework7. Project Integration Management

8. Scope Management

9. Cost benefit analysis

10.Project management engineering, procurement and construction

11.HR & Communications Management and Networking Techniques.

12.Risk Management

13.PERT/CPM, LOD

14.Procurement Management, Safety and Labour laws

15.MS Project/Primavera

References:

Paul C. Dinsmore - PMP; Jeannette The AMA Handbook of Project AMACOM; 2nd edition,Turner, Simister, 2000, Gower Handbook of Project Management, Gower Publishing Ltd,Dr Vasant Desai, 2009, Project Management, Himalaya Publishing House,K.K Chitkara, 1998 (reprinted-2009), Construction Project Management : Planning, Scheduling andControl McGraw Hill,

K.K Chitkara, 2001, Construction Project Managemnet Techniques And Practice , McGraw Hill, 2001

DSA 4 Dissertation

4 credits

Each Student wi ll undertake a primary research or an intensive documentati on exercise as may be

guided by the instructor and prepare a report r unn ing in to around 100 pages of main body

(excluding supporti ve pages and annexur e).

Formal presentati on (f ace to face or video-conferencing in exceptional cases) and viva voce

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Learners shall be able to understand the principles and applicability, and size and integrate solarthermal and photovoltaic systems in buildings. In addition, they will be familiarized with otherrenewable sources with an emphasis on India.

It is encouraged, in the form of an assignment, to undertake secondary research on existing buildingsin published literature and identify their renewable energy sources.


Assignment /Project / Field study 20%

Quiz (announced and unannounced) 10%Paper 15%Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%


Paper on sizing solar hot water systems

Paper on sizing a solar photovoltaic system with batteriesQuiz / Test on Renewable Energy Concepts during the course delivery (no books allowed)Assignment: Case studies of Existing Buildings in India in published Literature for identifying theirRenewable Energy FeaturesExamination at End of Semester may be open book


1. Fundamentals:

a. Force, energy and power

b. First and second law of thermodynamics

c. Types of renewable energy sources

d.

Firm and infirm sources2. Solar thermal energy:

a. Solar thermal flux and the greenhouse effect

b. Types of collectors and components: flat plate, evacuated tube, concentrating,tracking, storage, plumbing, maintenance, controls and instrumentation

c. Sizing, mounting and angling of collectors, building integration

d. Closed and open loop systems, active and passive systems

e. Eco-model of ownership

f. Maintenance and life cycle cost, annual output estimation

g. Solar ponds

h.

Solar chimneys

i. Applications: for heat, power, and combined

3. Solar photovoltaic energy:

a. History of the technology, operating principles, structure of silicon cells

b. Types of PV cells and components: crystalline, thin films, storage batteries, storage inwater head, grid-interactive systems, stand-alone systems

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e. Maintenance and life cycle cost, annual output estimation

f. Solar PV farms

4. Wind energy:

a. Wind flow, power density

b. Types of turbines

c.

Estimate of wind turbine rating, annual output

d. Integration with buildings

e. Hybridization with solar photovoltaic

5. Biomass energy:

a. Sources: woody and agriculture crops

b. Energy from various types of wastes

c. Biomass conversion: methanation, gasification, charcoal, incineration

6. Other renewable energy sources and carriers:

a. Geothermal

b.

Tidesc. Waves

d. Biotechnological and algal storage

e. Hydrogen and fuel cells

7. Economics of Renewable Energy Technologies

8. Contemporary Government schemes/ programs for to give incentives for environmental up-gradation and energy efficiency.

References:Boyle, G., 2004.Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future (second edition), Oxford

University Press, Oxford.Gevorkian, P., 2008. Solar Power in Building Design: the Engineers Complete Design Resource,McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., USA.Hodge, B. K., 2010.Alternative Energy Systems and Applications, John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA.Kishore, V. V.N., 2008.Renewable Energy Engineering and Technology, TERI Press, New Delhi.

Solanki, C. S., 2009.Renewable Energy Technologies: A Practical Guide for Beginners, PHI LearningPvt. Ltd., New Delhi.TERI, 2004. Sustainable Building Design Manual Volume 2, prepared under a European Union co-funded ASIA-URBS project under the leadership of Institut Catala dEnergia (Spain), The Energy &Resources Institute, India

SA E 2 Eelective course

Sustainable Landscape Architecture.(prepared by Ar. Sudheer Seem)3 Credits L-S-T 3-0-0

This course will cover the theory of landscape architecture, plants and design, landscape management/

economics, heritage and cultural landscapes. The main emphasis of the total outcome of the courseshall be site planning and landscape engineering.


Assignment /Project / Field study 20%

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Paper 15%Class Participation 5%Two Mid Semester Exams @ 10% each 20%End of Semester Exam 30%


Paper on plant ecology and stratificationPaper on landscape management on regional scale / biodiversityAssignment: Case studies of sustainable landscape designs/ biodiversity parts / regional parks /

woodlands in different climatic zones.


Theory of landscape architecture;

Developing analytical approach to study and response to designed and natural landscapes

Perceptions and mans relationship With natural landscapes.

Ancient and traditional landscape practices.

Historical landscapes (Middle east, Chinese and European landscape.)

Plants a design :Planting design through historical perspective,

Visual and aesthetic design with plants.

Planting various environments (design with plants )

Plant ecology and stratification

Landscape management:Landscape economics and cost benefits related open spaces.

Landscape management at regional scale.

Managements practices with emphasis on urban forest, urban ecology, river front developmentgreen belts.

Regional open spaces, national parks, reserved forests, wet lands, coastal areas .

Horticultural practices.

Heritage and cultural landscapes:Historical perspectives

Conservation of historical landscapes.

Eco tourism

Bio diversity, bio sphere reserves.

Landscape engineering:Components of landscape engineering, site planning consideration

Land, water conservation. (watershed managements)

Landscape engineering techniques (contour interpolation, drainage and irrigatin design etc)

References:

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SA E 2 Elective Course: Simulation and Modelling for Building Energy Performance

3 Credits

Draft Course outline suggested by Dr. Vishal Garg (deferred from discussion during May 11-12

workshop due to absence of subject experts and thus to be finalized later)1) Week 1:

a. Fundamentals of Simulation (in general)Energy Simulation 1

b. Types of SimulationWhole Building / Component

c. Case study1Overview (Walk thru one project)

2) Week 2:

a. Geometry

b. Weather file

c. Constructiond. Schedule

e. HVAC / Lighting

f. Basic data collection to start simulation

3) Week 3: Working on development of TemplatesAssignment-1

4) Week 4: Shading and Massing Analysis of Arch. Forms

5) Week 5: Daylighting1Fenestration Size / Location

6) Week 6: Daylighting2Fenestration Material - Performance

7) Week 7: Artificial Lighting

8) Week 8: Assignment on Daylighting-2 / Artificial Lighting-3

9) Week 9: HVAC1 Conditioned BuildingPurchase Air

10) Week 10: HVAC2 Conditioned BuildingBasic Systems

11) Week 11: Natural Ventilation1

12) Week 12: Natural Ventilation2

13) Week 13 & 14: Assignment on HVAC 4Natural Ventilation-5

14) Week 15: Energy Simulation for ECBC

15) Week 16: Assignment 7: Analyzing Small Conditioned office for its energy performance andECBC compliance

Assignment 6: Parametric Analysis

m. arch. syllabus

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