Course Details

Subject {L-T-P / C} : PA3908 : Human Settlements and Vernacular Architecture { 3-0-0 / 2}

Subject Nature : Theory

Coordinator : Prof. Basudatta Sarkar

Syllabus

Module I
Definition and origin of vernacular architecture factors of vernacular architecture socio-cultural, geographical, climatic and religious influences on vernacular architecture agency and intention in vernacular architecture examples from different regions throughout the world
Module II
Vernacular architecture in India: Seminar presentations on the vernacular architectural practices in different regions in India
Module III
Brief discussion on neo-vernacular architecture difference between vernacular and neo-vernacular architecture – agency and intention: explanation with examples
Module IV
Census definitions of urban, rural, class VI to class I cities, urban agglomeration, conurbation process of urbanization – historical perspective
Module V
Town planning of Indus valley civilization, Mesopotamia, and Egypt
Module VI
Town planning in Classical cities, and medieval cities – determinants and patterns Town planning in Renaissance and Baroque period – determinants and patterns
Students’ seminar
Module VII
Colonial expansion in America and Industrial Revolution – Impact on urbanization and settlement system Redevelopment of Paris City Beautiful Movement – Planning of Washington D.C.
Students’ seminar
Module VIII
Utopian Concept of urban planning – contribution of Patrick Geddes, Garden cities, satellite towns: determinants and patterns
Student’s seminar
Module IX
New Utopian Concept – Le Corbusier, F.L.Wright Neighbourhood concept – principles
Students’ seminar

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

a. The broad education necessary to understand architecture in a global context – techno-economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political <br />b. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning <br />c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs such as aesthetic, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability <br />d. An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice <br />e. An ability to apply knowledge of architecture

Essential Reading

Supplementary Reading