GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Syllabus For B.Arch

Second Semester
TEACHING SCHEME

Sub. Code Subject Name Teaching Scheme Credit University Term Total Uni.
(Hours) C A Work Marks Examination
Field Lecture Studio Theory Jury/ (Internal A+B Type &
Work /Drawi Viva Marks) Duration
ng B
1025001* Architecture 06 02 04 12 NA 40 60 100 By Jury
Design-II (2Days)
1025002** T.R.D.& 02 01 02 05 NA 40 60 100 By Viva
Sketching-II (2 Days)
1025003 Building 01 02 03 06 40 NA 60 100 By Drawing
Construction-II Exam
(3 Hours)
1025004 Structure-II - 02 01 03 50 NA 50 100 By Theory
Exam
(2 Hours)
1025005 Humanities-II - 02 - 02 50 NA 50 100 By Theory
Exam
(2 Hours)
1025006 Architectural - 02 - 02 50 NA 50 100 By Theory
Communication Exam
Skills-II (2 Hours)

* This Subject would have a Jury as an External exam.

**This Subject would have viva as an External Exam.

 SEMESTER – II CURRICULUM OUTLINE

1025001: Architecture Design-II

Focus: To Study space, form and design process

Design principles of natural and man-made objects

Contents:

1. Study of planar and paper forms

2. Study of solid and voids
3. Application of basic design in architecture
4. Study of abstract design
5. Building appraisal
6. Principles of architectural planning
7. Implication of basic requirements in design

1025002:T.R.D & Sketching-II

Focus: To develop skills for technical representation of architectural design projects

Contents:

1. Measure drawing
2. Perspective and sciography
3. Complex isometric and axonometric
4. Advanced painting techniques
5. Technical representation of materials and textures

1025003:Building Construction-II

Focus: Advanced materials used in construction of Buildings

Contents:

1. Building industry and market surveys

2. Study of various building materials like metal, paint, glass, timber boards, tiles etc.
3. Study of hardware, sanitary fixtures, plumbing fittings etc.
4. Advanced of brick masonry, arches and foundation,
5. Doors, windows and staircase
1025004:Structure-II

Focus: Material consideration for structure

Contents:

1. Strength of materials
2. Stress and strain, shear force and bending moment
3. Types of supporting condition – cantilevered, simply supported, continuous etc .
4. Trusses

1025005:Humanities-II

Focus: Study of ancient civilizations

Contents:

1. Ancient world civilization (Chinese, Greek, Roman, Etc)

2. Study of medieval and modern times through the ages
3. Understanding socio-economic concepts of the society

1025006:Architectural Communication Skills-II

Focus: Professional correspondence and personality development

Contents:

1. Precise writing and professional letter writing

2. Interview skills and group discussions
3. Practice session for presentation on an architectural project
4. Personality development sessions