CE-304 Building Planning & Architecture Notes
5 notes for Building Planning & Architecture, unit by unit.
Notes for CE-304
- Unit 1 · Short notes Drawing of Building Elements Various types of footings (open foundation, raft, grillage, pile, well foundation) · Frames of doors and windows · Various types of doors, windows and ventilators · Lintels and arches · Stairs and staircases · Trusses
- Unit 2 · Short notes Building Planning Classification of buildings · National Building Codes and Rules · Building bye‑laws · Open area and setbacks · FAR terminology · Design and drawing of buildings
- Unit 3 · Short notes Building Services Water supply systems · Sewerage and drainage systems · Sanitary fittings and fixtures · Plumbing systems · Internal drainage principles · External drainage principles
- Unit 4 · Short notes Principles of Architectural Design Definition of architecture and factors influencing architectural development · Characteristics and features of architectural styles, historic examples, creative principles · Principles of architectural composition – unity, balance, proportion, scale, rhythm, harmony, accentuation, contrast · Organising principles – symmetry, hierarchy, axis, linear, concentric, radial, asymmetric grouping, primary and secondary masses, role of colour, texture, shapes/forms · Architectural space and mass – visual and emotional effects of geometric forms, space activity, tolerance space · Forms related to materials and structural systems
- Unit 5 · Short notes Perspective Drawing and Town Planning Elements of perspective drawing – simple problems, one‑point and two‑point perspectives · Energy‑efficient building design · Master plan concepts, structure plan, detailed town‑planning scheme, action plan · Estimating future needs – planning standards for different land uses · Allocation for commerce, industries, public amenities, open areas · Planning standards for density distributions and density zones
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