Course

Module 1: Timber as a Building MaterialTypes of timber ? softwood, hardwood, engineered wood; Seasoning, treatment, defects and decay;Timber as structural and joinery material; Vernacular and modern use of timberModule 2: Timber Construction TechniquesTraditional carpentry and joinery methods; Modern prefabricated systems (glulam, CLT); Timber roofs, floors, door/window frames; Structural detailing in timber; Hands-on WorkshopModule 3: Masonry Materials and TypesBrick, stone, compressed earth blocks, stabilized earth blocks; mortar types, proportions and workability; load-bearing and non-load bearing systems; sustainability and local sourcingModule 4: Masonry Construction TechniquesBonds: English, Flemish, Rat-trap; Arches, vaults, domes; Foundations and wall types; Construction details; other masonry materials

Course Objectives? To introduce students to the properties, characteristics, and applications of timber and masonry as building materials in traditional and contemporary construction.? To develop understanding of material behavior in structural and envelope systems, especially in rural and vernacular architecture.? To equip students with the ability to analyze, draw, and detail construction methods involving timber joinery and masonry bonding.? To link material knowledge with the building documentation work carried out in the parallel Architectural Design Studio.Course OutcomesAfter completing this course, students will be able to:CO1: Evaluate the performance of timber and masonry materials in different building components and contexts.CO2 : Document construction techniques of timber and masonry buildings through sketches, drawings and site studies.CO3: Create detailed construction drawings and specifications based on site documentation and material understanding.

Reading Material1. Francis D.K. Ching, Building Construction Illustrated, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 20202. Francis D. K. Ching, Materials for Design, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 20143. Bindu G. & S. V. Deodhar, Construction Technology: Theory and Practice, I.K. International Pvt Ltd., 20144. Elizabeth Baker, The Other Side of Laurie Baker, D.C. Books, 20075. Gernot Minke, Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture,