GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH – SEMESTER–8 EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
S ubject Code:2X85002 Date:15-12-2022
S ubject Name:Theory of Architecture
T ime:10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks:50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
5. Draw Sketches wherever necessary.
Q.1 a. What is theory of Architecture and why is it necessary to be studied? 10
OR
a. What are the types of Theories in Architecture?
Q.2 Elaborate on the principles and philosophy of Postmodernism. Explain it
10
through works of any one architect who contributed to postmodernism.
Q.3 a. Enlist and explain each of the Spatial organization of space and form. 5
OR
a. Explain the relational properties of form with the help of sketches.
b. What are the types of circulation? Explain with sketches. 5
OR
b. Elaborate on the Gothic style architecture and its influence
Q.4 Explain Ordering Principles of Design with appropriate sketches 1 0
Q.5 a. Write notes on the design tactics- Pragmatic, canonic, iconic and analogic
5
forms.
OR
a. What are the Spatial organization possibilities for a form?
b. Explain human goals with the concept of hierarchy of needs suggested by
5
Abraham Maslow.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.ARCH – SEMESTER–8 EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
S ubject Code:2X85003 Date:16-12-2022
S ubject Name:Site Planning
T ime:10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks:50
I nstructions:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Q.1 What is site planning? Explain basic site planning principle with neat and clean 10
sketches?
Q.2 What are the values of Vegetation? Explain the method to conserve trees on any 10
construction site?
Q.3 What is Natural drainage pattern? How does it affect site planning? 10
Q.4 What is Topography? How does it play an important role in site planning? 10
Q.5 Write short notes on any five :- 10
a) Slope
b) Watershed
c) Natural Resources
d) Fire Tender path
e) Recreational Spaces
f) Heat Island effect
Q.6 What are the functions of Soil? What is the basic principal to conserve soil on 10
any hilly region?
Q.7 Explain water cycle. How urban area does affect the ground water level? Explain 10
with sketches.