GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B. Arch
SUBJECT NAME: Thesis
SUBJECT CODE: 2X105001
5th Year: Semester-X
Teaching and Assessment Scheme:
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total University
Marks Exam Type
Field Lectures Studio C Theory Marks Practical Marks 100 Theory Exam
work
8 6 12 26 ESE PA ESE(V) PA
(E) ( M) (I)
00 00 40 60
Pre requisite: In order to achieve the course outcomes, students are expected to draw upon, and synthesize, the wide
range of knowledge, methods, and approaches that they have been exposed to over the course of their university
studies.
Rationale: Thesis studio is intended to allow students to delve into the depths of an inquiry through research,
exploration and design development that establishes the strength of their inquiry, as a final challenge to Design, this
semester entails formulating a design inquiry as a part of the Design Thesis Studio- Architectural design thesis.
Content:
The multiple challenges of ‘built environment’ offer unlimited scope for the choice of an architectural design
thesis. The selection of the thesis subject may result either from issue/s involved, or from the challenges of
design or the inherent and acquired aptitude of a student, which he/she wishes to perfect and present.
The variety of the intentions give students the choice to select the topic of the thesis from a purely hypothetical
to a‘live’ programme, as long as the topic can result in tangible ‘built environment’ solution.
Consequently, the size of the project has no relevance in the selection of the topic; the riding clause being the
topic’s relevance to serve the laid down specific objectives inherent in the philosophy of the institution
For reasons of maintenance of uniformity in results and standards, the thesis presentation shall be in two
distinct compartments: a report comprising of all the preliminary studies required for the thesis topic, and the
final design solution.
Through individually determined project scopes, programs and methods, the student is expected, through design
to meet the following learning objectives:
Develop an ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider
diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test alternative outcomes against relevant
criteria and standards.
Develop an ability to examine and comprehend the fundamental principles present in relevant precedents
and to make informed choices about the incorporation of such principles into Architecture/ design
projects.
Develop an ability to prepare a comprehensive program for an architectural project that includes: an
assessment of client and user needs; an inventory of spaces and their requirements; an analysis of site
conditions including existing buildings; and an assessment of their implications for the project.
Develop an ability to demonstrate the skills associated with making integrated decisions across multiple
systems and variables in the completion of a design project.
This includes problem identification, setting evaluative criteria, analyzing solutions, and predicting the
effectiveness of implementation
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*: indicative
Notes:
1. At the end of the semester, each student is expected to submit all original drawings or research report
prepared as per the department’s specifications, three copies of the report in the specified format and
a modern should be submitted to the department after obtaining the approval of the respective
guide/adviser. The department shall schedule the final viva-voce, at its convenience, only after the
thesis submission by a student.
2. Student is expected to resolve design project in totality encompassing all the aspects of building
design such as Structure, Climatic orientation, Behavioral aspects, services, building material and
technology
References: * (Can be based on Students individual research and Thesis topics)
1. Whyte, William H. The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces. Washington D.C.: Conservation Foundation, 1980.
2. Alexander, C. (1987) A New Theory of Urban Design
3. Jane Jacobs, the Death and Life of Great American Cities (New York: Random House, 1961), 55.
4. Jacobs, A. B. (1993). Great streets. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
5. Appleyard, D. (1981). Livable streets. Berkeley: University of California Press.
6. Lynch K, 1960 The Image of the City (Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press)
7. Lynch k, Good city form(Cambridge, Mass:MIT Press)
8. Goden Cullen, the concise townscape.
9. Rob krier, urban space
10. Bernard tshumi, Manhattan transcript
11. Deeependra Prasad, New architecture and urbanism,
12. John Lang, Architecture and Independence
13. Bill Hiller, Social logic of space
14. Paul D. Speriregon Architecture of town and cities, The MIT press
15. jan gehl , Life between buildings: using public space
16. ian geh,l Cities for people
17. Christopher Alexander, Public spaces public lifePattern language
18. The City of Tomorrow and its Planning by F. Etchells, London, Architectural Press, 1929,
19. Lewis mumford – city in history
20. Rapoport, amos history and precedent in environmental design
21. Rapoport, amos the meaning of built environment.
22. Watson D. et al (ed), Time saver standards of urban design, McGraw Hill,2003
List of Projects/Assignments*:
Lectures/Tutorial work shall consist of presentations on various topics of the subject. AV projects may be
introduced to students for documenting best practices and advances through case studies. A group discussion or
forum may be organized for discussion on various aspects of the subject.
*- this is suggestive for common purpose. Faculty may decide on this, considering student group and institution
philosophy.
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B. Arch
SUBJECT NAME: Professional Practice and Valuation
SUBJECT CODE: 2X105002
5th Year: Semester-X
Teaching and Assessment Scheme:
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total University
Marks Exam Type
Field Lectures Studio C Theory Marks Practical Marks 100 Theory Exam
work
1 2 1 4 ESE PA ESE(V) PA
(E) ( M) (I)
50 50 00 00
Pre requisite: It is assumed that students have developed the understanding of building bye laws and its
implementation in reference to building design.
Rationale: To acquaint the students with the role of an architect in society and to familiarize the
students with elementary knowledge of various instruments of legislation to safeguard the professional
interest of architects as also societal interest.
Content:
SR. Content Total Weight
No. Hours age
1 Introduction: 08 15%
Professional Conduct, Conditions of Engagement:
Introduction to the professional Organisations e.g. the
Indian Institute of Architects, Study of the Architects’
Act 1972, Council of Architecture and its role.
Conditions of engagement of an architect –
Duties: Responsibilities and liabilities of an
architect towards the profession and society
Scale of Professional charges and mode of payment
etc.
Code of professional conduct and ethics.
2 Tenders and Contracts: 12 15%
Concept of Contract and
essential elements of contract.
Tenders, their need and types. Preparation of tender
documents and procedure for awarding tenders a n d
award of projects.
Type of building contracts. Preparation of contract
document – General conditions of contract, defect
liability period, running & final payment, retention
amount and virtual completion.
Setting up practice- Business organization, Types of
offices proprietorship, partnership, Private Limited etc
3 Valuation of Properties: 12 20%
Fundamental concep t s o f Valua t ion ,
c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d types of va lua t i on , Elements
and factors affecting valuation; Valuation of immovable
properties.
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4 Arbitration: 12 20%
Concept and need of Arbitration. Law governing
arbitration in India – Salient features of the Indian
Arbitration Act 1940 and provisions in subsequent
amendment.
Role of Arbitrator. Nature of arbitration. Appointment
of arbitrator/s,Conduct, Powers, and duties of
arbitrators and umpires, Procedure of arbitration and
preparation of awards etc.
5 Laws related to Environment and Land: 20 30%
Urban Planning and Development Act-1973-
Concept of Urban Development Authority its
power authority and Role in regulating the urban
development, Salient features of the provisions
of the act.
Concept of Easement and essential elements of valid
easement, creation of easement – types of Easement.
A general understanding of purpose, provisions, and the
impact of various components of the environmental
law e.g. The National Green Tribunal Act-2010; The
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act- 1981;
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act-
1974; The Environment Protection Act, 1986;
Concept of real estate, N e e d of the RERA and its
impact on real estate, RERA authority, registration under
the Act, Role and responsibilities and liabilities of
architects under the provisions of the RERA.
Case studies and Evaluation
*: indicative
References:
1. Dr. Roshan H. Namavati, Professional practice.
2. Council of Architecture, handbook of professional document.
3. The Indian Institute of architects, the handbook of Professional Practice.
4. Madhav Devshaktu, Professional Practice.
5. Hand book on professional practice by council of architecture, New Delhi
6. Hand book on professional practice by Indian Institute of Architecture
7. Professional practice with Elements of Estimating, Valuation contract.
8. Arbitration by Dr. Roshan H. Namavati.
9. Estimating and costing in Civil Engineering Theory and Practice by B.N. Datta
List of Projects/Assignments*:
Lectures/Tutorial work shall consist of presentations on various topics of the subject. AV projects may be
introduced to students for documenting best practices and advances through case studies. A group discussion or
forum may be organized for discussion on various aspects of the subject.
*- this is suggestive for common purpose. Faculty may decide on this, considering student group and institution
philosophy.
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