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Course Detail

Course Name Strategic Lessons from Mahabharata
Course Code 22ADM201
Program B.Des (Interior Design)
Semester 4
Credits 1
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Module 1: Sustainable interiors

Introduction to sustainable interiors; material ecology; circular design principles; LCA; energy and indoor environment; biophilic design; adaptive reuse and circular design; case studies

Module 2: Sustainable Interior Design Studio

Project brief development; site analysis; concept development; design integration; design presentation

Module 3: Furniture Design

Principles of sustainable furniture; joinery and craftsmanship; prototyping and detailing; integration with interior design scheme; hands-on workshop

Module 4: Digital Tools

Building performance simulation for thermal comfort and daylight analysis

Module 5: Seva

Engagement in skill-based, service-based, awareness-based, craft/material-based volunteering activities as a part of understanding design and social responsibility.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

§ To develop an understanding of sustainable interior design principles, materials and practices.

§ To apply sustainability concepts through hands-on studio projects, integrating passive design strategies, lifecycle thinking and adaptive reuse into functional and aesthetically appealing interior spaces.

§ To design and prototype context-specific, modular and resource-conscious furniture pieces that complement sustainable interiors and respond to user needs effectively.

§ To enhance proficiency in advanced digital modeling, visualization and simulation software to analyze, communicate and refine sustainable interior design proposals.

§ To engage with local communities through participatory design approaches, fostering empathy and social responsibility by co-creating sustainable interior interventions that address real-world needs.

 

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

CO1 :  Analyse and evaluate sustainable interior design principles, including material selection, energy efficiency and cultural relevance, to inform responsible design decisions.

CO2 : Conceptualize and develop interior design solutions that integrate passive strategies, lifecycle approaches and adaptive reuse, demonstrating an understanding of sustainability in practice.

CO3 : Design and prototype modular, ergonomic, and resource-efficient furniture, aligned with the principles of sustainable interiors and user-specific requirements.

CO4 : Utilize advanced digital modelling, rendering, and simulation tools to effectively communicate, test and refine sustainable interior design ideas.

CO5 : Collaborate with local communities to co-create interior design interventions, addressing social, cultural and environmental needs through participatory design processes.

 

 

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PO2

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PO5

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PO8

PO9

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PO11

PSO1

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PSO3

CO1

3

2

3

2

2

2

2

3

3

2

3

CO2

3

2

2

3

3

3

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

CO3

3

1

1

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2

2

1

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2

3

2

CO4

3

1

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3

2

2

2

2

3

2

CO5

2

3

3

3

2

2

3

3

2

3

3

2

3

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment

Internal/External

Weightage

Continuous Assessment

Internal

30%

Mid-term jury

Internal

20%

End-semester jury

External

50%

Text Books / References

Reading Material

  1. Abercrombie, S. (2018). A philosophy of interior design. Routledge.
  2. Kilmer, R., & Kilmer, W. O. (2014). Designing interiors (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
  3. Salama, A. M., & Gharib, R. A. (2012). Designing sustainable interiors: A transdisciplinary approach. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 3(3), 214–222.
  4. Lawson, S. (2024). Furniture design: An introduction to development, materials and manufacturing (2nd ed.). Laurence King Publishing.
  5. Eastman, C. M. (2011). BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors. John Wiley & Sons.

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