INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (BHU)
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (B.Arch)
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (B.Arch)
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
School of thought:
Creating humane architecture with cultural heritage and
Innovative technology
Creating humane architecture with cultural heritage and
Innovative technology
DEPARTMENT OF
A R C H I T E CT U R E A N D P L A N N I N G
2019 – 2020
A R C H I T E CT U R E A N D P L A N N I N G
2019 – 2020
CONTENTS:
Department of Architecture and Planning
A perspective
I N D I A N I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y ( B H U )
A PERSPECTIVE
Department of Architecture and Planning
A perspective
I N D I A N I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y ( B H U )
A PERSPECTIVE
The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) at Varanasi, which is founded in 1919 as Banaras Engineering College has a glorious history of academic achievements. It was made the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (ITBHU) in 1968. It was in the 10th meeting of IIT Council in 1972 a proposal came to convert ITBHU into IIT. Finally from 20 June 2012 it joined the great galaxy of Indian Institutes of Technology as one of its bright stars with full-fledged status of IIT (BHU). The Institute has in all 14 departments and 3 inter- disciplinary schools. The Institute is establishing its 15th department as Department of Architecture and Planning to start a Five Years Degree Course in Architecture (B.Arch) from July 2019-2020 session. The architecture creativity is a product of holistic fusion of Arts, Humanities with Science and Technology within the Economics power of the society. The IIT (BHU) has the privilege to enrich the architectural education with all these inter- disciplinary complementary subjects set in their traditionally culturally developed heritage campus of Banaras Hindu University. The distinct architectural character of BHU edifices and their unique redial layout will be ever inspiring to budding students of architecture
Past instincts
The Department of Architecture and Planning at IITBHU in Varanasi derives its spirit from the great movements that happened during the initial stages of making of this great Banaras Hindu University. Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyaji requested Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore for help in designing this great campus. In response, Gurudev Tagor delegated architect Suren Kar and great sculptor-artist Asit Haldar from Shantiniketan with a team to design the first few buildings and propose the serene green Ashramic layout. They also designed the Kala Bhawan and the Sangeet Bhawan in the eternal Ashramic pattern of India. They had great teaching and patronage under Sister Nivedita, Painter E.B. Havell, and Art historian Stella Kramrisch. At a later date, Ms. Alice Boner, a great art historian, painter and designer, and a friend of dance maestro Pandit Uday Shankar (brother of great sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar) came and joined Kala Bhawan. The renowned ecologist Sir Patrick Geddes of Edinburgh, a common friend of Swami Vivekananda and Tagore, also came and contributed to the incipient ideas of a City Plan for Banaras. All these three movements inspired the thinking behind a School of Architecture and Design at BHU. The work of these stalwarts, indeed is our most valuable asset and guiding spirit to look forward to the opening a full-fledged Department of Architecture, Planning and Design at IITBHU.
Present instincts
The Department of Architecture at IIT BHU being in Varanasi has distinct features to motivate students of architecture with creative minds. In essence, humane architecture is a product of cultural heritage and technology. The city of Varanasi, popularly called as Banaras, is known all over the world as the cultural city of India. The city’s vibrancy lies in the juxtaposition of creative, intellectual, and spiritual pursuits ranging from performing arts to philosophical discourses. The ghats of Varanasi and their massive facades are world famous not only for their religiosity but also famous for their awesome panoramic architectural beauty due to its unique formation showcasing unity in diversity. Its beauty lies in its densified as well as equally mystified compositions of variety of small and big cubical, rectangular and conical building forms built in an offsetting manner. The conical uprising form of the temples’ shikharas adds undulating beauty to the entire silhouette of the facades. Some of the giant edifices are of great historical and architectural values. The formation of these Ghats ideally showcases the fusion of space and form and how they coexist. This incredible creation of the Ghats is an eternal inspiration for enhancing the creative minds of budding architects with culturally innovative ideas. The city of Banaras has been included in one of India’s challenging program of creating 100 smart cities. Hence Banaras is and will remain engaged for the next 15 to 20 years in making a variety of infrastructural projects from micro to macro levels. This means generating technological solutions created by architects and planners and engineers. This will truly be a golden opportunity for the department to develop these architectural projects with modern technological components.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
A beginning
The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), at the cusp of its centenary and adorned with the enriching diversity of the great Banaras Hindu University, has determined to establish a new Department of Architecture, Planning and Design. This will be the first Department in any IIT that will cover all the three multi-hued disciplines. With a strong tradition of pedagogy and excellent development of professional skills, the department is launching an academic program based on cutting–edge ideas and innovative approaches to develop humane architecture. The academic program is organized to promote an enhanced teaching and learning experience. It intends to give the students in-depth technical knowledge, experiential learning through state of the art laboratories and freedom to apply their creative minds to the hilt. Architecture, being a multi disciplinary course, the department will draw strength from civil engineering, electrical and mechanical Engineering, departments of humanities, fine arts and social sciences.
Development Phases:
The department is launching a five years degree course in Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) with a humble beginning of 20 intakes in the first year and from second year onward 40 students will add the intake each year. By the end of two years the full intake will be of 120 students. The syllabus, intake, faculty and facilities are of IIT standard and satisfy the Council of Architecture (COA) norms. The under graduate degree course in Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and the post graduate degree course in Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) and Master of urban and rural planning (M.U.R.P.) will start within a span of two years.
FIRST YEAR
The First year is the Foundation Year in which emphasis is on the development of background, sensibility, skills and discipline required to study architecture.
FIRST YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T D TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
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1.MA 101 Mathematics 4 3 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
2. AR101 Basic Design & creative
Workshop I 4 1 - 6 - 4 - 60 20 - 20
3. AR103 Introduction to architecture 3 2 - 2 - - 60 - 20 20 -
4. AR105 Visual Art I 4 1 - 6 - 3 - 60 20 - 20
5. AR107 Architectural Graphics I 4 1 - 6 - 3 - 60 20 - 20
6. GS101 Introduction to
Environmental Studies 3 3 - - 3 - 25 - 25 50
7. HS101 Communication skills 2 1 - 2 2 - 25 - 25 50
8. HS103 Ethics and Self awareness 2 1 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50
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Credits 26
FIRST YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1. AR102 Architectural Design Studio-I 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2. AR104 Introduction to Building Materials & Construction- I 3 1 - 4 4 - - 40 20 40 -
3. AR106 Architectural Graphics II 4 1 - 6 - 3 - 40 20 - 40
4. AR108 Visual Art and Creative
Workshop II 4 1 1 4 1 2 15 40 15 15 15
5. AR110 Computer System and
Programming 3 2 - 2 3 - 15 25 20 40
6.AR112 Structure and Architecture 3 2 1 - 2 - 50 - 20 30
7.CE102 Geomatics Techniques
for architects 3 2 - 2 2 - 15 15 15 40 15
Credits 30
SECOND YEAR
The second year is the Development Year that emphasize the interrelationships between various disciplines resulting in the overall understanding of architecture as a science of building.
SECONDYEAR: THIRD SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1. AR201 Architectural Design II 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2.AR203 Building Construction II 4 1 1 4 4 - - 40 20 40 -
3.AR205 History of Architecture I 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
4.AR207 Climate and Architecture 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
5.AR209 Principles of Architecture 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
6.AR211 Quantity, Pricing and
Cost Estimate 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
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7.AR213 Measured Drawing Camp 2 1 - 4 - - - 100 - - -
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Credits 28
SECOND YEAR: FOURTH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1.AR202 Architectural Design III 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2.AR204 Building Construction III 4 1 1 4 4 - - 40 20 40 -
3.AR206 History of Architecture II 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
4.AR208 Environmental Science II 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
5.AR210 Building Codes and
Regulations 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
6.AR212 Modern world Architecture 3 2 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
7.CE292 Theory of Structures 4 3 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
Credits 30
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THIRD YEAR
The third year is also the Development Year that emphasize the interrelationships between various disciplines resulting in the overall understanding of architecture as a science of building.
THIRD YEAR: FIFTH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1.AR301 Architectural Design IV 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2.AR303 Building Construction IV 4 1 1 4 4 - - 40 20 40 -
3.AR305 Computer Applications in
Architecture 2 1 - 3 - 4 - 60 20 - 20
4.CE391 Design of Reinforced 4 3 1 - 3 - 15 15 30 40 -
Concrete Elements
5.CE394 Building Services 3 2 - 2 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
6.AR307 Landscape Architecture and
Site Development 3 2 - 2- 3 - 25 - 25 50
7.AR307 Elective I 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
Credits 29
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THIRD YEAR: SIXTH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1.AR302 Architectural design V 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2.AR304 Building Construction V 4 1 1 4 4 - - 40 20 40
3.AR306 Society, Culture and
Built Environment 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
4.ME301 Building Science and
Services II 3 2 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
5.CE392 Design of Steel Elements 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
6.AR308 Elective II 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50
7.HS 352 Building Economics 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50
Credits 29
Fourth Year
The Fourth Year is the Exposition Year that lead to the development of the individual his/her maturity, and establishment of directions for a future of sound professional practice.
FOURTH YEAR: SEVENTH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1.AR401 Architectural design VI 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2.AR403 Urban Design 4 3 - 2 3 - 30 - 20 50 -
3.AR405 Working Drawing 3 1 - 4 - - 100 -
4.AR407 Finishes, Materials and
Specifications 3 1 2 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
5.AR409 Sustainable Architecture 4 3 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
6.AR411 Elective III 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50 -
7.AR413 Group Discussion 2 - - - - - 100 - - - -
Credits 29
FOURTH YEAR: EIGHTH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T P TH PH CWS PRS MTE ETE PRE
1.AR402 Architectural Design VII 10 1 - 6 - 7 - 60 20 - 20
2.AR404 High Rise Buildings 3 2 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
3.AR406 Interior Design 3 2 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
4.AR408 Urban Planning 3 2 - 2 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
5.AR410 Housing 3 2 1 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
6.AR412 Elective IV 3 2 1 - 2 - 25 - 25 50
7.AR414 Seminar on thesis Topics 2 - - - - - 100 - - -
Credits 27
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FIFTH YEAR
The Fifth Year is the final Exposition Year that lead to the development of the individual his/her maturity, and establishment of directions for a future of sound professional practice.
FIFTH YEAR: NINETH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no. CODE SUBJECT CR
1.AR502 Professional Training:
1. Office Administration 2
2. Site Visits and Field
Observation 5
3. Interaction with
Consultants 5
4. Presentations,
Approval of Drawings 7
5. Working and details
Drawings 7
Credits 26 100
FIFTH YEAR: TENTH SEMESTER EVALUATION
S.no.CODE SUBJECT CR L T D TH PH CWS DRS MTE ETE DRE
1.AR501 Architectural Design
Thesis Project 18 - - 20 - - - 50 - - 50
2.AR503 Professional Practice,
Valuation and Arbitration 5 3 2 - 3 - 25 - 25 50 -
3.AR505 Elective V 3 2 1 - 3 25 25 50 -
Credits 26
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