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Course Name Architectural Design Studio ? V
Course Code 25ARC411
Program 5-Year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Semester 8
Credits 14
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Module 1: Housing Theory & Precedents

History and evolution of housing: from vernacular clusters to mass housing; Typologies: low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise, row housing, co-housing, rental models; Policies & guidelines: PMAY, RAY, global affordable housing frameworks; Case studies: Indian & international housing projects (e.g., Aranya, Quinta Monroy, Savonnerie).

Module 2: Site & Contextual Analysis

Site reconnaissance: physical, socio-economic, and cultural mapping; Understanding user demographics, aspirations, and community needs; Development control regulations: FAR, setbacks, density norms, parking, fire safety.

Module 3: Housing Design Studio

Medium-to-large-scale housing development (50–200 units) incorporating mixed-use and community spaces with focus on flexibility, adaptability, design for social interaction, sustainability (passive design, water-sensitive urban design, green infrastructure); technology integration: modular/precast construction, smart home systems.

Module 4: Integration of Technology in Design

Prefabrication & modular construction for housing; Digital tools: BIM for housing design coordination; Smart housing solutions: IoT integration, energy monitoring, shared utilities.

Module 5: Final Documentation & Presentation

Compilation of the entire design process, from analysis to final proposal; Preparation of a comprehensive presentation portfolio (drawings, narratives, models); Jury presentation with external experts for evaluation.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • To provide a theoretical and practical understanding of housing, covering mass housing, mixed-income, and participatory models.
  • To develop the ability to design medium- to large-scale housing projects, integrating social, cultural, and economic factors.
  • To explore technological interventions in housing design, including modular systems, smart technologies, and sustainable materials.
  • To foster collaborative design thinking with integration of structure, services, and construction methods.
  • To encourage research-led design through precedent studies and contextual analysis.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

 

CO1:

Demonstrate understanding of housing typologies, policies and theories relevant to the Indian and global context.

 

CO2 :

Analyze site, user, and regulatory constraints to develop context-responsive housing solutions.

 

CO3:

Design medium- to large-scale housing projects, integrating social, cultural, economic and environmental considerations.

 

CO4:

Apply technological innovations (modular construction, smart housing systems, green infrastructure) to enhance livability.

 

CO5:

Communicate housing design proposals effectively using drawings, models, digital tools, and narrative documentation.

 

 

 

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3

CO1

3

2

2

3

3

3

3

2

1

–

2

3

–

–

CO2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

–

2

3

3

3

CO3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

3

3

3

3

CO4

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

3

3

3

3

CO5

3

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3
                                 

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern

 

Assessment

Internal/External

Weightage

Continuous Assessment

Internal

30%

Mid-Semester Jury

Internal

20%

End-Semester Jury

External

50%

Text Books / References

Reading Material

  1. M. Joshi, Housing: A Factual Analysis.
  2. Christopher Alexander, A Pattern Language.
  3. UN-Habitat, Global Housing Strategy.
  4. Aranya Low-Cost Housing – Charles Correa.
  5. Habraken, N. J., Supports: An Alternative to Mass Housing.
  6. Lawrence Vale, Designing for Diversity: Housing and Urban Development.

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