GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B. Arch.

SUBJECT NAME: Architecture Design Studio – III
SUBJECT CODE: 2X35001

2nd Year, Semester: III
Prerequisite: 
Student should have completed Design Studio – I & II taught in semester I & II.
 
Rationale: 

– Climatic conditions and building material selection and application as one of determinants of design and the
resultant form

– Understanding of climate and the application of climate responsive solutions with special emphasis on the
application of building materials and their ability to create an architectural space or form of a certain character
and scale

Teaching and Assessment Scheme: 
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total University

Field Lectures Studio C External exam Internal exam Marks Exam
work (ESE)Theory (ESE) (PA)Theory (PA)Viva Type

Viva
2 2 6 10 NA 40 NA 60 100 JURY

Content: 
Sr. No. Content Total Hours* % Weightage*

1 Unit I: Related Study Program-III (3-5 days long related 40 20%
study program)  

– Selection of RSP site should strictly follow the
studio objective. 

– Exploration of indigenous building materials, their
application and the resultant form and scale (by
observation) 

– Building appraisal through direct participation
– Documentation and recording of observations

2 Unit II: Study of simple building systems using different 30 20%
conventional building materials, understanding the
application of these systems and the criteria for their
selection in different climatic situations.

3 Unit III: Developing an understanding of climate responsive  30 20%
architecture through site analysis of existing situations and 
factors, and analyzing their appropriateness or lack thereof.
Study of conditions or methods that can be used to improve
environmental conditions.

4 Unit IV: Design and development of a small project of low 60 40%
complexity with focus on the development of form and
quality of spaces.

*: indicative
 
 

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Reference Books: 
 National building Code of India (NBC) 
 Form, Space and Order – Francis D.K. Ching 
 A Pattern Language – Christopher Alexander 
 Under the Banyans: Principles of sustainable habitats in the tropics – Auroville Consulting

 
List of Projects/Assignments*:
Lectures, Studios, Field trips, Study tour, documentation, recording, presentation, group discussion
Each design studio culminates with a design project of appropriate size and complexity for exercise of skills/knowledge
gained during respective semester.
*- this is suggestive for common purpose. 

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B. Arch.

SUBJECT NAME: Building Construction – III
SUBJECT CODE: 2X35002

2nd Year, Semester: III
Prerequisite: 
Students should have studied BC-I & II taught in semester-I & II
 
Rationale: 

– Roofs and Roof coverings Introduction, characteristics of roof, types of roofs by the method of geometry and
methods of construction. 

– Introduction to fundamentals of water supply and drainage services required in a building. Learning about various
fixtures and fittings available in the market. Preparing elementary design layout of these services with typical
details
 

Teaching and Assessment Scheme: 
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total University

Field Lectures Studio C External exam Internal exam Marks Exam Type
work (ESE)Theory (ESE) (PA)Theory (PA)Viva

Viva
3 2 3 08 40 NA 60 NA 100 DRAWING

EXAM
 
Content: 

Sr. No. Content Total Hours* % Weightage*

1 Unit I: Understanding of different types of flat roof construction 24 15%
in different materials:  

– Brick: Jack arch
– RCC: One way and two way slabs 

Basic understanding of vernacular flat roofing systems in the
country in mud, stone and brick

2 Unit II: Basic understanding of all kinds of sloping roofs in 32 25%
different materials:  

– Lean-to, couple, closed couple, collar, scissor. 
– Detailed study of simple roof trusses: King Post Queen

Post 
– Different types of roofing materials such as GI sheets,

fiber glass, aluminum, polycarbonate, clay tiles, coir-
based corrugated sheets etc. along with water proofing
materials for roofs such as asphaltic sheets, kapchi finish
etc. 

– Fixing details of roofing material to structural system. 
– Fixing details at ridge and gutter.

3 Unit III: Basic understanding of water proofing and damp proof 16 15%
courses: Causes and defects of dampness. 

– Methods adopted for waterproofing and damp proofing
at different levels of a building.

– Admixtures and different materials (rigid, flexible) used
in the process. 

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– Application of damp proof course and water proofing in
our country (through enlarged section)

4 Unit IV: Water supply and drainage:  48 45%
– Introduction to sanitation and its importance. 
– Pipes and fittings, materials, size and classification.
– Different types of fixtures and fittings for washrooms

and kitchens
– Connection of lines to fittings
– Underground, overhead and internal storage tanks and

supply lines.
– Pumping mechanisms.
– Design layout of water supply for an apartment block,

and calculation of Supply requirements based on
standards. 

– Waste water drainage: traps of various types. Their
details and use. 

– Roof drainage and rain water disposal.
– Sewer details: construction of inspection chambers,

traps and septic tanks.
*: indicative
 
Reference Books: 

 Construction of Building Vol.-I- R. Berry 
 Building Construction Metric Vol.-II- W. B. Mckay 
 Construction Technology Vol.-I- Chudley 
 Building Construction Illustrated- Francis D. K. Ching 
 Engineering Materials – S.C. Rangwala (course book) 
 Building Materials – B.C. Punamia (Additional Reference) 
 Time Savers Standards – Building Materials and Systems – Donald Watson (Advanced Reference)

 
List of Projects/Assignments*:
AV material, Lectures, Presentations, Model making, Site visits etc
*- this is suggestive for common purpose. 

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B.ARCH.

SUBJECT CODE: 2X35003 

SUBJECT NAME: STRUCTURE – II
nd

2  Year, 3rd. SEMESTER

 
Type of course: B.Arch.
 
Prerequisite: Structure – I
 
Rationale: This subject is conceptual applications of principles of mechanics of rigid and
deformable bodies in Engineering
 
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
 

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
    Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks

L T P C ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)

2 1 0 3 50 50 0 0 100
 
Content:
 

Sr. Teaching Weightage
Topics

No. Hrs. %
1 Shear Force and Bending Moment: 06 15

Definition, sign conventional, Relation between S.F and B.M., Draw
S.F. and B.M. for Cantilever and simply supported beam having Point
load, U.D.L, Point of contra flexure.

2 Column and Struts: 06 15
Introduction, Euler’s theory, Assumption and limitation of Euler’s
theory, Slenderness ratio, Eccentricity, Long Column and Short
Column, Effective end conditions of column, Numerical based on
axially loaded members. 

3 Fixed beam method: 08 30
Introduction, Determinate and Indeterminate Structure, Advantages
and disadvantages of indeterminate beam, Numerical of Fixed beam
considering fixed support with Point load, and U.D.L. 
 
Continuous Beam Method:
Introduction, CLAPEYRON’S Theorem, Numerical of two span
beams with Point load, and U.D.L.

4 Energy Principles:  06 20
st

Castigliano’s 1  theorems, computation of displacements and slope of
statically determinate beams, and single bay Portal frames.
 
Slope Deflection Method:
Introduction, Computation of Slope and Deflection of two span
continuous beams with point load and U.D.L. 

5 Direct and Bending stresses:  04 20
Introduction, objective, axial load and bending moment, eccentrically
loaded sections one axis and both the axis, Neutral axis, condition for
no tension in the section, numerical based on stress distribution for

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different shape like circular, hollow and square.

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):
 

Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level

10 20 20 30 10 10
 
Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate
C: Create and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
 
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and
teachers. The actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from
above table.
 
Reference Books:
1. Junarkar S.B. & Shah H.J.; Mechanics of Structures Vol-I; Charotar publishing house, Anand 
2. Wang C. K.; Intermediate Structural Analysis; Tata McGraw Hill book Company, New Delhi 
3. Popov E.P.; Engineering Mechanics of Solids; Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
 
Course Outcome:
Sr. No CO Statement Marks % Weightage

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1 Apply equilibrium conditions and determine Shear force and 15

Bending Moment diagram.
2 Determine buckling load for columns & struts with different end 30

conditions.
3 Apply compatibility equations to determine response of statically 30

determinate and indeterminate structures.
4 Determine the Slope and Deflection of Structure. 15
5 Determine the Stress in structure 10

 
Term Work:
The students will have to solve at least five examples and related theory from each
topic as an assignment. 

 
List of Tutorials:

1. Prepare model of Determinate and Indeterminate Structure. 
2. Prepare model of column member with various end condition to understand

the behavior of member under axial load.
 

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B. Arch.

SUBJECT NAME: History of Architecture – II
SUBJECT CODE: 2X35004

2nd Year, Semester: III
Prerequisite: 
It is assumed that students have studied Humanities subject taught in semester 1 and HOA-1 in semester 2. 
 
Rationale: 
This course is aimed to impart Understanding the architectural elements, stylistic features, symbolism and concepts of
space in Early Indian Architecture. 
 

Teaching and Assessment Scheme: 
Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total University

Field Lectures Studio C External exam Internal exam Marks Exam
work (ESE)Theory (ESE) (PA)Theory (PA)Viva Type

Viva
NA 2 1 03 50 NA 50 NA 100 THEORY

EXAM-
2Hrs.

Content: 
Sr. No. Content Total Hours* % Weightage

1 The Buddhist Period in India and its monuments including 36 70%
rock – cut Buddhist Chaitya Halls, Viharas and Stupas 
(500BCE to 500 CE). 
Early temple forms derived after the decline of the Mauryan
dynasty in India 
(400 CE to 700 CE). 
Development of Indian Temple Architecture – Modes and
Languages of Indian Temple Architecture, with illustrations
of North Indian, Central Indian and South Indian Temples
(500 CE to 1200 CE).

2 Regional monuments of Gujarat and Rajasthan: Step-wells 12 30%
(Vavs/Baolis) and Reservoirs (Kund). 
Architecture in Maratha Period: Pols – Khadkis, Terraced
Temples.

*: indicative
 

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):
Distribution of Theory Marks

R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
25 25 15 15 10 10

Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application; N: Analyze; E: Evaluate; C: create and above levels
(Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual distribution of
marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.
 

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Reference Books: 
 History of Architecture, Sir Banister Fletcher, Architectural Press 
 Indian Architecture – Perci Brown. Vol. I, II. 
 Indian Architecture – Satish Grover. Vol.I, II. 
 Eastern Architecture – Ferguston. Vol I, II
 A Global History of Architecture by Francis D.K. Ching, Vikramaditya Prakash, Mark Jarzombek

 
Course Outcome:

Sr. No. CO Statement Marks
% Weightage

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1 Analyze various factors affecting development of architecture with respect to 20%

timeline, geographical / climatic conditions, economic and political
conditions, social and religious customs, construction and technology,
building material and structure.

2 Understand from various architecture examples taught in this semester, 10%
appropriateness of material and their construction and understand the
relevance of parallel methods.

3 Evaluate the character of noteworthy building elements and spatial character 30%
of spaces developed during these periods in terms of scale, proportion,
geometry, constructability etc by drawing exercises and model making
exercises

4 Identify key features of various examples taught in this course. 30%
5 Propose appropriate application of building elements, design principles, 10%

material – construction innovations, structural principles, taught in this
course, in today’s context.

 
List of Projects/Assignments*:
Lectures/Tutorial work shall consist of presentations on various topics listed above and its influential factors, discussion
of various factors affecting. Various drawing and model-making exercises must be introduced for noteworthy examples
from the course content. Regular written and drawing assignments, AV presentation projects should be introduced for
better comprehension by students. Study tours or Sketching tours can also be arranged.
 
*- 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 CODE: 2X35005 

SUBJECT NAME: Climatology
nd rd

2  Year, 3 SEMESTER
 
Type of course: B.Arch. (Climatology)
 
Prerequisite: Design Studio 1 & 2
 
Rationale: 
To design climate responsive built, by offering a clear understanding of the various climatic
zones and its climate responsive considerations in architectural design of building and built up areas.
 
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
 

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
    Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks

L T P C ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)
2 1 0 3 50 50 0 0 100

 
Content:
 

Sr. Teaching Weightage
Topics

No. Hrs. %
1 Unit-I. Understand Climate and comfort Zones: 12 40

 Global climate factors
 Elements of climate
 Classification of climatic zones
 Desirable conditions
 Body heat exchange
 Thermal balance
 Psychometric chart
 Human comfort conditions
 Comfort chart, comfort zone, effective temperature,

humidity, radiation, wind,
 precipitation

2 Unit-II. Understand Climatic Zones: 3 10
Global to Local Level

3 Unit-III. Understand Passive Means for various Climatic 9 30
Zones

 Orientation
 Massing/Form
 Fenestration Design
 Use of landscaping Features

4 Unit-IV. Sustainability aspects: 6 20
 Rating systems for climate responsive buildings
 Understanding of models, strategies and codes related to

energy efficient and climate
 responsive considerations in buildings.

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Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):
 

Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level

00 20 20 20 20 20
 
Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C:
Create and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The
actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.
 
Reference Books:
 
1. Manual of tropical housing by koenigsberger
2. SUN, WIND & LIGHT: Architectural Design Strategies by G.Z. Brown
3. Climate Responsive Architecture: A Design Handbook For Energy Efficient Buildings by Simos
Yannas and Arvind Krishan and Steve Szokolay and Nick Baker
 
Course Outcome:
Sr.No CO Statement Marks % Weightage

Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1 Understand: students will be able to understand the relation 25

between the climate and the building design.
2 Evaluate the site climate and corelate it with the built 25
3 Explain the effect on human comfort by applying the climatology 25
4 Propose effective solution for different climatic zones. 25

 
Term Work:

1. Student will prepare document on various climatic zones.
2. Documents related to climatic data observation of various locations

3. Sun path study for their selected project.
 
List of Tutorials:

 Lecture 18 Fundamentals of Climate Responsive Buildings – I
 Lecture 19 Fundamentals of Climate Responsive Buildings – II
 Climate Data in Climate Consultant
 http://andrewmarsh.com/apps/releases/sunpath2d.html
 http://andrewmarsh.com/apps/staging/sunpath3d.html

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BRANCH NAME: B.ARCH.

SUBJECT CODE: 2X35006 

SUBJECT NAME: SURVEYING AND LEVELLING

2nd Year, 3rd. SEMESTER

 
Type of course: B.Arch.
 
Prerequisite: 
 
Rationale: 
To develop understanding of various landforms through map and field observation, need and role of
Surveying and Levelling related to Architecture, preparation and interpretation of survey drawings,
methods, tools and equipment necesssary to carry out different survey procedures and recent
advancements in the field of landforms, survey and measurement 
 
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
 

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
    Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks

L T P C ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)

2 1 0 3 50 50 0 0 100
 

Content:
 

Sr. Teaching Weightage
Topics

No. Hrs. %
1 Introduction: 04 10

Definition of Surveying, Principals, Aims and applications,
Fundamental principles of surveying, Classification of
surveying, Plans and maps, Scales, Units of measurement.

2 Linear Measurement:  10 25
Introduction, Purpose and Principal of Chain Surveying,
Equipment used in chain surveying and its functions, Types of
Survey lines and survey station, Ranging and its Types,
Offsetting, Errors in chaining and correction due to incorrect
length of chain and tape (Numerical), Conventional symbols.
 
Angular Measurement: 
Instruments used, Principal, Types of compass, Temporary
adjustment of compass, Types of meridians and bearings,
Measurement of bearings, computation of angles (Numerical),
Types of Compass traversing, Local attraction, and correction of
bearings for local attraction (Numerical).

3 Plane Table Survey:  10 25
Introduction, principle, instruments, setting up the plane table,
methods of plane tabling (Radiation, Intersection and Traversing),
advantages and disadvantages, sources of Errors.

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Leveling: 
Introduction, Principal and applications, Definition of various
terms, Instruments for leveling (Dumpy Level), Methods of
leveling (Simple and Differential), Levelling Staff, Types of
Bench Marks, Temporary adjustment of Level, recording
observations in level-book, computing reduced levels by HI and
Rise & Fall method (Including Numerical), 

4 Theodolite Traversing:  06 20
Introduction, definitions, Classification of theodolite, Temporary
adjustment of theodolite, Horizontal and Vertical Angle
measurement.
 
Modern Instruments: 
Introduction, Purpose and Application of
Global positioning system (GPS), 
Remote Sensing (RS) 
Geographical information System (GIS)
Total Station

5 Contour Survey: 05 20
Definition of contour, Characteristics of contours of different
terrains and application of contour maps, Methods of contouring
Introduction to planimeter, Computation of area of irregular
boundary by using i) Average ordinate rule. ii) Simpson’s rule iii)
Trapezoidal rule (Including Numerical).

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):
 

Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level

05 15 50 10 10 10
 
Legends: R: Remembrance; U: Understanding; A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate
C: Create and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy)
 
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and
teachers. The actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from
above table.
 
Reference Books:
Title Author/s Publication
Surveying and levelling N. N. Basak Tata Mcgraw Hill, New Delhi
Surveying -Volume I, II  Dr. K.R.Arora Standard Book House, New

Delhi
Surveying, Volume-I, II  B.C.Punmia Laxmi Publications, New Delhi
Surveying and Levelling, T.P. Kanetkar and S.V Pune Vidyarthi Griha
Volume –I & II Kulkarni Prakhashan, Pune
 
Course Outcome:
Sr. No CO Statement Marks % Weightage

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Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO-1 Understand the purpose of surveying and its application 10
CO-2 Use different equipment for angular and linear measurements 30
CO-3 Use different equipment Conduct Plane table, for find out R.L. 30

Dumpy level and Theodolite
CO-4 Compute area using standard rule and equipment such as Planimeter 20
CO-5 Conduct the survey by modern tools such as Total station, GPS 10

 
List of Tutorials/ Term work:
1. Linear Measurements – Chain Surveying 

2. Angular Measurements – Compass Surveying
3. Plane table traversing by intersection and radiation methods

4. Find out the R.L by using Dumpy Level
5. Computation of area by using planimeter

6. Introduction of Theodolite, total station, G.I.S, G.P.S and Remote Sensing 

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