Building Planning & Architecture (CE-304) - Important Questions

Explain the various types of footings / shallow foundations used in building construction with neat sketches/diagrams.

Explain an open foundation with a neat labelled sketch showing its essential elements and functions.

Explain the purpose and advantages of lintels and arches in building design with neat sketches/illustrations.

Describe the various types of doors with sketches.

Explain the different/ various elements of a building, with drawing/sketch and advantages.

Write short notes on any two: a) Types of roofs and floors b) Land acquisition c) Fire-fighting systems d) Acoustics of buildings

Draw the basic structure of a well foundation and discuss its main uses in building construction.

Explain types of stairs and staircases with neat labeled sketches / diagrams

What features, dimensions and measurements should be shown when drawing lintels and arches to convey the design accurately?

Explain techniques and guidelines for illustrating stairs and staircases in building drawings including dimensions and labels

Explain key considerations for creating drawings of roofing trusses and effective representation of structural details.

Draw a neat sketch and explain frames of doors?

Outline the classification of buildings as per the National Building Code with examples for each category.

Explain the steps involved in preparing sketch plans and working drawings for various types of buildings.

List and explain in detail the different principles of building planning (including aspect, prospect, privacy, grouping, roominess, circulation, sanitation, orientation, economy, etc.).

Define setbacks and FAR (Floor Area Ratio) and explain their significance in building planning.

Explain the building bye-laws concerning open area requirements and describe their importance for urban planning.

Explain the role and general provisions of the National Building Code to be followed in building design.

Draw a plan for a residential building and describe the importance of open spaces in the design.

What is the importance of site plans in building planning and what information should they typically include?

Explain the various presentation techniques used in architectural design, including pictorial drawings, perspective drawing and rendering.

Discuss the main steps involved in creating working drawings and presentation techniques for an institutional building.

Explain what setbacks (set-back) are in construction and discuss their requirement/importance.

Explain the key factors considered in classification of buildings and how classification influences design and planning.

Explain fire-fighting systems in buildings, including key elements, types, suppression methods, standards and importance for safety

Describe the standards and uses of elevators and escalators in high-rise buildings.

What are the building safety and security systems/measures and their importance in protecting occupants and assets?

Explain the principles of internal and external drainage systems in buildings, with a basic diagram.

Discuss the different types of materials used in the acoustics of buildings.

What are the essential elements of an intelligent building? Explain in detail.

Discuss the fundamentals of air conditioning systems and their significance for smart buildings.

Explain the specifications for thermal insulation in buildings including frequently used materials.

Describe the principles and considerations for effective ventilation and lighting systems in building design, emphasizing their impact on indoor air quality and occupant comfort.

Describe the components and layout of a water supply system for a multi-storey building.

Write short notes on acoustics of buildings, thermal insulation materials, and intelligent buildings.

Explain the principles and components of sewerage and drainage systems in building construction services and their significance for sanitation.

Define architecture and explain the factors that influence architectural development/design with examples.

Explain positive and negative space in architecture, including definition of architectural space, comparison, examples, and their role in shaping volumes.

Discuss the role of colour, texture, and shape/form in architecture and their impact on architectural design.

Explain the principles of architectural composition in detail

What are the organising / ordering principles of architecture? Explain symmetry, hierarchy and other principles and their use in arranging architectural space.

Explain the essential elements of architecture based on their functions, including pragmatic utility, circulatory, symbolic and physiological functions.

Explain the role of proportion, scale and rhythm in architectural composition

Differentiate between primary and secondary masses.

Explain the role of architecture in providing protection from environmental elements.

Explain unity, contrast and balance in architectural composition with examples

Differentiate between the physical structure and perceptual structure of buildings and how they impact architectural design.

What is architecture explain in detail the principles of architectural design?

Explain the concept of energy-efficient buildings and practices/materials that promote energy efficiency

Explain one-point and two-point perspective and differentiate between them, with typical uses/examples.

Explain the planning standards for different land uses.

Discuss the key features of master plan and structure plan in town planning.

Explain planning standards for density distribution and traffic network in town planning.

Describe the elements of one-point perspective drawing with an example.

Explain the concept of two-point perspective with a building interior example.

Discuss the significance of planning standards for density distributions and density zones in urban development and land use planning.

Explain the planning standards for traffic networks, including standards for roads and paths.

Explain the term town planning and its objectives.

Explain the causes of slums. Also discuss different methods of slum clearance?

What are the fundamental elements of perspective drawing, and how do they contribute to creating a three-dimensional illusion on a two-dimensional surface?

Write short notes on any three : a) Pollution control aspects b) Protection from climate and other elements c) Principles of planning d) Types of trusses

Write a short note on any two: i) Pile foundation ii) Provisions of National Building Codes and Rules iii) Building Services iv) Acoustics of buildings