Architectural Design Fundamentals
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The official GTU curriculum for Architectural Design Fundamentals (subject code C4315001) as prescribed for DS · Semester 1 divides the course into 4 units, covering 12 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (C4315001)Unit 1 Measured drawings of objects and human body in different postures
- 1.1. Introduction to scale : Graphical two dimensional representation of a given object/s
- 1.2. Introduction to Anthropometry: Importance of study of anthropometry and its need for architectural design
Unit 2 Primary and Secondary Data collection 2a Prepare a set of measured drawings of a designed single volume building including plan,
- 3.1. Primary Data Collection: Explanation and methodology of taking measurements on site and maintenance of observations in graphical form (sketching, measuring, photography, videography, etc.)
- 3.2. Secondary Data Collection: Collection of data from books, magazines, internet, etc.
Unit 3 Architec- tural design of the given design
- 3.1. Design Requirements : Application of inferences from primary and secondary data collection
- 3.2. Conceptual Design : Graphical representation of functional co- relationships between given Architectural Design Fundamentals Course Code: C4315001 NITTTR Bhopal – GTU - COGC-2021 Curriculum Topics and Sub-topics project 3c. Prepare preliminary sketch designs for a given single volume design project to the scale requirements – Bubble Diagram
- 3.3. Derivation of Form : Derivation of a form with regard to functional requirements by developing activity-space relationship
- 3.4. Two Dimensional Graphical Representation: Development of plan, sections, elevations and spatial relationships at an appropriate scale
- 3.5. Materials and Finishes: Development of elevations and sections with consideration of levels as well as building materials
Unit 4 Final presen- tation drawings and model of designed single
- 4.1. Preparation of presentation drawings : Draw plans, sections and elevations of designed building with rendering
- 4.2. 3D Drawings : Draw a three- dimensional graphical representation of the designed building
- 4.3. Preparation of a model : Make a model of the designed building to scale
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