Architectural Design for Public Buildings
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The official GTU curriculum for Architectural Design for Public Buildings (subject code 4335001) as prescribed for DS · Semester 3 divides the course into 6 units, covering 20 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 (4335001)Unit 1 Primary and Secondary Data collection
- 1.1. Introduction to existing public building designed like Library, Primary/Secondary School, Old Age Home, community centers, Urban Health Centers, sport training center etc. (Or any other appropriate public building project apart from the above). Primary data collection: With the help of site visit/visits, existing public building, take measurements and prepared drawings, photos, sketches, etc. Secondary Data Collection: Collection of data from books, magazines, internet, etc.
- 1.2. Formulation of requirements
Unit 2 Developme nt of Concept and locating the building on site
- 2.1. Design Requirements : Application of inferences from primary and secondary data collection
- 2.2. Conceptual Design : Graphical representation of functional co- relationships between given requirements – Bubble Diagram
- 2.3. Derivation of Form : Derivation of a form with regard to functional requirements by developing activity- space relationship Architectural Design for Public Building Course Code: 4335001 Topics and Sub-topics
- 2.4. Building orientation on site with respect to - Form & Space, Margins, Wind direction, Natural light & ventilation, Openings, Qualities of architectural space, Structural system
- 2.5. Land-building relationship principles for creating a hierarchy of spaces with reference to Site topography, Site surroundings, Climatic considerations
Unit 3 Preparing Sketch Design
- 4.1. Order of spaces based on organizing principles like Axial, Symmetrical, Clustered, Grid, Centralized, Linear
- 4.2. Two-Dimensional Graphical Representation: Development of plan, sections, elevations in sketch form with spatial relationships
- 4.3. Environmental concerns and energy efficiency Development of design considering parameters like environment and energy efficiency
- 4.4. Light, space and form as essentials of architecture
- 4.5. Materials and Finishes: Development of elevations and sections with consideration of levels as well as building materials
Unit 4 Design & Developme nt of Drawings 4a.Develop the sketch to an appropriate scale as per requirements of building
- 4.1. Development of floor plans, sections, elevations and spatial relationships at appropriate scale
- 4.2. Development of elevations and sections with respect to building finishes fenestrations and levels
- 4.3. Development of site layout with road network and landscaping
- 4.4. Axonometric/isometric view of the designed building as well as of the site layout
Unit 5 Space – Activity Relationshi p
- 5.1. Furniture Layout drawings for various activities / functions of the house based on given requirements
- 5.2. Site layout drawing for various activities/functions based on given requirements Architectural Design for Public Building Course Code: 4335001 Topics and Sub-topics
Unit 6 Final Presentatio n of Drawings and Models
- 6.1. Final presentation drawings with rendering
- 6.2. Preparation of a model
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