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SEMESTER – I

MTH 112.3 Mathematics I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

After the completion of this course students will be able to use the basic concepts of calculus and

geometry.

Course Contents:

1. Differential Calculus (15 hrs)

Review of functions, limit, continuity, differentiability, differentiation of sum, product,

quotients and composite functions, Application of L' Hospital's rule, Extrema of functions

of single variable, Partial derivative.

2. Anti-derivative (20 hrs)

Techniques of integration, standard integrals, definite integral as a limit of a sum,

Application of definite integral in finding areas and volumes, Simple idea of double

integrals.

3. Analytical Geometry (10 hrs)

Change of axes, standard equation of circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola and their

tangents.

Text Books:

1. Thomas and Finney, "Calculus and Analytic Geometry" Narosa Publishing House, New

Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Pant G.D. and Shrestha G.S. : "Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Sunita

Prakashan, Bhotahity, Kathmandu.

2. Prasad Lalji : "Higher Co-ordinate Geometry", Pare Mount Publication, Patna-4, India.

Theory Practical Design Studio Total

Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - I

ARC 151.2 Building Materials

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

After completing this course the students will be able to

1. select proper building materials

2. test building materials

3. handle/store/procure materials without damaging their quality

Course Contents:

1. Stones (3 hrs)

Granite, Basalt, Sandstone, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Quartzite, Use of stones in

engineering works, Selection of stones for different purposes, Seasoning, dressing and

preservation of stones, Sand and aggregates.

2. Brick (3 hrs)

Constituents, Characteristics of good bricks & classification in Nepal, Brick making

process, Test on bricks for various properties as per NS.

3. Lime and Cement (4 hrs)

Types and uses of lime, Types of cement, Constituents of Portland cement, Storage,

Properties of cement and cement mortar, Water cement ratio, General knowledge of

cement manufacturing process.

4. Cement Concrete (5 hrs)

Constituents and their qualities, Workability, measurement of workability, Factors

influencing strength, Mixing, transportation, pouring and curing of concrete, Concrete

admixtures.

5. Timber and Wood (6 hrs)

Its types, structure and defects, Seasoning of timber, Preservation of timber, Preparation

of timber for treatment, its types, Conversion of timber, different types of boards,

plywood, laminated boards, types of timber in Nepal.


Sessional 20 30 50

Final 50 50

Total 70 30 100

6. Steel Alloys, Insulators and fire Resistance Materials (6 hrs)

Their types, Properties and Usages.

7. Miscellaneous Materials (3 hrs)

Paints and varnishes, Asphalt and bitumen, asbestos, glass, caulking and adhesives,

Stucco and plasters, Plastics, Fiberglass, PVC, Tiles, etc.

Laboratory :

The purposes of laboratory works are to determine:

1. compressive strength of concrete cubes.

2. workability of fresh concrete by slump test

3. compressive strength of cement sand mortar

4. properties of cement : Specific gravity, setting time.

5. water absorption value of bricks.

6. grain size distribution of sand by sieve analysis.

7. grain size distribution of coarse aggregate by sieve analysis.

Text Books:

1. Singh, Gurcharan, Building Materials, Standard Publications, New Delhi, 1996.

2. Harold B. Olin, Construction Principles, Materials & Method, Interstate Printers & Pub.

Inc., danville, Illionois, USA, 1983.

3. Christine, Beally, Masonry Design and Detailing for Architects, Engineers and

Contractors.

4. Neville, A.M., Properties of Concrete, Pitman Publishing Ltd.

5. Karki SK and Bhandary NP "Course Manual on Civil Engineering Materials" nec

Publication.

6. Bhattarai, D., Course Manual on Concrete Technology, nec publication.

Reference Books:

1. IS 456 and other Indian Standards

2. Nepal Standards

3. ASTM, BS relevant sections

4. "Stones of Nepal" Department of Mines & Geology, HMG/N

Lab Books:

1. Karki S.K. and Bhandary N.P., Manual on Civil Engineering Materials, nec Publication

2. Karki S.K., Lab Manual on Concrete Technology, nec Publication

SEMESTER - I

ARC 111.2 Architecture Modeling

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To help develop design understanding through working with three dimensional models. To

introduce the concept of three-dimensional models as a tool for communicating design ideas, and

to provide the understanding of the tools, materials and skills needed to construct three-

dimensional models.

Course Contents:

1. Various materials for model building and techniques of model and its Importance

construction.

2. Use of hand tools for model building

3. Using power tools for model building

4. Display and preservation of models

Practical :

To prepare various models with the help of various materials /paper, wood, clay etc. with the

help of workshop, carpentry, and model lab.

Text Book/References :

Various workshop tool handling manuals

Various books on modeling

Exhibitions & models available


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - I

ARC 112.2 Architectural Graphics – I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

An introduction to drawing and visual communication with some fundamental exercises to

develop drafting skills.

Use of drafting instruments and reproduction of construction drawings are practiced with

knowledge of orthographic projection.

Course Contents:

1. Scope of Study and its Importance

Art and drawings as a means to communicate ideas, elements and forms.

2. Preliminary Drawing Skills

Drafting equipment use, importance of accuracy, etc., Skill development in drafting lines,

dashed lines, hatching, line weights, etc., Lettering, Geometrical drawings, Scales and

Dimensions, Tracing of given drawing, Plan, Section, Details, etc., Reproduction of

drawings at different scales, Ratio and Properties, Symbols and Conventions.

3. Interpretation of Geometrical Forms

Prismatic forms, Pyramidic forms, Others

4. Basic Principles of Composition

(Balance, rhythm, scale, monotony, contrast, unity, focal point, etc.) Tone (Bright & dull

tone, tonal values, etc.), Texture, Color (Color circle; properties of color, color schemes)

5. Representation of Three-dimensional Objects

Exercises in different visual media and techniques, Exercises with development of

presentation (texture, trees, vehicles, human figures, etc.)


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

6. Interior Development for Presentation

Different mediums of graphics, (pencil techniques, ink and color techniques)

7. Use and Value of Perspective in Architectural Drawing

Basic principles of two-point perspective, Difference between perspective drawing and

isometric views, etc., Perspective views - normal, birds-eye's view, Various simple

exercises in perspective.

Practical :

1. Freehand line hatching

2. Line hatching using drafting tools

3. Accuracy drawing

4. Lettering

5. Pictorial projection

6. Orthographic projection

7. Interpretation

8. Multiviews

9. Isometric view

10. To draw plan, elevation and sections of house with pencil

11. Sciography

12. Freehand sketches of geometric forms

13. Tone + texture

14. Color - color wheel, color scheme

15. Tracing trees, vehicles, human figure.

16. Perspective views

a. Two point perspective

b. One point perspective

Reference Books:

1 Luzadder, Fundamentals of Engineering Drwaing, Prentice Hall of India Ltd.

2. French, CJ and Foster R.J., Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology, Mc Graw-hill

Publishing Co.

3. Ching J.K., Architectural graphics,

4. Martin L. Graphics.

SEMESTER - I

ARC 121.2 Introduction to Architecture

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

l. To introduce the field of architecture and its relation with society, culture, religion,

technology and built environment.

2. To understand the profession of architecture and its relation with allied professions.

3. To understand the role of architect in Nepal and the career opportunities.

Course Contents:

1. Study of Architecture (2 hrs)

2. Built Environment and Society (6 hrs)

3. Social, Cultural & Religions Context (6 hrs)

4. Technology and Material Context (6 hrs)

5. The Profession and Interactive Relationship with Allied Professionals - Planners,

Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, etc. (4 hrs)

6. Profession of Architecture in Nepal - Public and Private - and

career opportunities (2 hrs)

7. Architect and the Client; Planning and Building Controls

enforce (4 hrs)

Tutorial :

Includes writing and presenting architecture topics with directed studies

Reference Books:

1. Ching, Fransis D. A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New

York, 1997.

2. Fletcher, Banister, A History of Architecture, 19th edition, Butterworth Heinemann,

London, 1987.

3. Hiraskar G.K., The Great Ages of World Architecture, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, Delhi,1996.

4. The Architects, Ed. Kostof, Spiro, Oxford University Press, New York, 1977.

5. Nuttgens, Patrick, The Story of Architecture, 2nd Edition, Phaidon Press Ldt. London,

1997.

6. Stern, Robert A, Pride of Place, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, 1986.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - I

ARC 101.4 Basic Design – I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To introduce a vocabulary of visual principles of design elements and begin work in two-

dimensional exercises.

Lecture and Studio:

1. Elements:

Point; line; plane; space; solid

2. Mediums:

Light; tone; rhythm; pattern; texture; color; proportion; scale; hierarchy; symbolism

Reference Books:

References Books:

1. Ching, Francis : Architecture : Form, Space and Order

2. Deasy, C.M. : Designing Places for People

3. Gibson, James: The Senses Considered as Perceptual Systems

4. Hall, Edward: The Hidden Dimension

5. Laseau, Paul : Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers

6. Saarinen, Thomas : Environmental Planning : Perception Systems

7. Sommer, Robert: Personal Space


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - II

MTH 122.2 Mathematics - II

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

After the completion of this course, students will be able use the basic concept of Algebra, vector

and differential equation.

Course Contents:

1. Sequences and Infinite Series (10 hrs)

Definition and examples of sequences and infinite series, test of convergence, ratio test,

root test, p-series, interval of convergence of power series.

2. Vector (12 hrs)

Vector component and unit vectors, scalar product of two or more vectors, vector product

of two or more vectors condition for coplanarity of three vectors and related problems.

3. Differential Equation (8 hrs)

Introduction to differential equation, method of separation of variables, first order

homogeneous differential equation, exact equation and first order linear equation.

Text Book:

1. Thomas and Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Narosa Publishing House, New

Delhi.

Reference Books:

1. Pant G.D. and Shrestha G.S., Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Sunita

Prakashan, Bhotahity, Kathmandu.

2. Singh M.B. and Bajracharya B.C., A Text Book of Vector Analysis, Sukunda Pustak

Bhawan, Bhotahity, Kathmandu


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - II

ENG 104.3 Communication Techniques

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are :

1. To develop an ability to deliver technical knowledge orally and in written form in

English.

2. To comprehend and take notes after listening.

3. To fasten reading skills in technical and non-technical reading materials.

4. To develop summarizing skills in writings.

5. To write reports, letters, description on technical talks, seminar papers, memoranda,

application and tender notices.

Course Contents:

1. Review of Written English (1 hr)

Sentence structure (identification of sentence or its types and transformation of

sentences).

2. Oral Communication and Note Taking (12 hrs)

Types of English (Variety levels of English), Technical talk (Environmental pollution,

construction, water resources, impact of computer in modern society, impact of satellite

communication, urban development).

3. Technical Writing Skills (6 hrs)

Preparation of short memoranda (Importance-formats), Business letters (Importance-

purposes), Preparation of application (Job application-bio-data), Description writing

(Process, Mechanism, Place etc.), Seminar papers, Conduction of seminar, preparation of

circular, presenting seminar papers), Preparation of proposals (Importance-types-

formats), Preparation of reports (Importance-types-formats).


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

4. Reading Skills (11 hrs)

Comprehension questions and exercises (from prescribed passages - Freedom, Kinship

and the family, Marconi and the invention of Radio, Road foundation, The turbo-prop

engine, The use and misuse of Science, and Grief), Outlining or note making from any

passages, Precis writing from any passages.

Laboratory Works:

l. To familiarize the students with the audio-visual equipment. (Overhead projector, Slide

projector, Dictaphone).

2. To watch the visual cassettes and to get familiarized with the language (Follow me - I).

3. To watch the visual cassettes and to get familiarized with the language (Follow me - II).

4. Some general rules of pronunciation.

5. Word accent in English.

6. Attributes of good English.

7. To present a seminar paper

8. To participate in a group discussion.

9. To conduct a meeting

10. To prepare and practice to face an interview.

Reference Books:

1. Anne Eisenberg, Effective Technical Communication, Mc-Graw Hill Inc. 1982.

2. Houp and T.E. Pearsall, Reporting Technical Information, Allyn and Bacon, Boston.

3. V.R. Narayanaswami, Strengthen your writing, Orient Longman, Madras.

4. Champa Tickoo & Jaya Sasikumar, Writing with a Purpose, Oxford University Press,

Bombay.

5. A Handbook of Pronunciation of English Words (with 90 minute audio cassettes),

Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd., New Delhi - 110001, 1999

SEMESTER - II

CMP 111.2 Computer and Programming

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

1. To familiarize with the basics of Computer System

2. To understand programming techniques.

3. Develop simple programs in C language.

At the end of this course student shall do an independent project using concepts drawn from the

following topics. The objective of this project work is to develop the programming skills so that

student can develop a simple programs like preparing a transcript, preparing phone bill,

preparing a mailing list etc.

Course Contents:

1. Historical Development (2 hrs)

Historical development of computers, Types of computer (Analog & Digital), Generation

of computers.

2. Computer Systems and Organization (3 hrs)

Computer hardware (Block diagram of digital computer), Programming languages :

BASIC, FORTRAN, Other programming languages like Pascal and 'C', Text editor,

Computer software.

3. Problem Solving Using Computer (4 hrs)

Problem analysis, Algorithm development, Data flow diagram, Development of solution

(Coding), Compilation and execution, Debugging and testing Program documentation.

4. Introduction to C (16 hrs)

Data types in C, Constants, Variables, Type conversion, Structure of C Program,

Arithmetic, Logical, Relational, and Conditional operations, Function and Macro,

Structure and Unions, Preprocessor, Input and Output Statement : Unformatted I/O,

Formatted I/O, Sample programs using I/O statements, Control statements and structured

Programming :


Sessional 30 20 50

Final 50 50

Total 80 20 100

Structured Programming, Loops and Decisions, Control statements, Series computing,

Recursive Computation, Arrays : Type of array (Single dimension and multi-dimension),

Manipulation of Arrays, Arithmetic Operation, Vector/Matrix operations, Manipulation

of strings, Relationship between arrays and functions, Pointers : Pointer constants and

pointer variables, Pointers and functions, Pointers and strings.

5. Modular Programming and Subprograms (2 hrs)

Concepts of Modular programming; Function subprogram, subroutine subprogram.

6. Arrays (4 hrs)

Introduction of Subscripted and Unsubscripted variables, Introduction of Dimension

Statement, Concepts of One dimensional and Multi dimensional arrays, vectors.

7. Data File (3 hrs)

Fundamental of data file, Sequential and Random Access file, Creation of Data file and

writing into data file, Read from data file, Processing of data file.

Laboratory :

There shall be 13 exercises. The exercises shall be development of small program to the

development of fairly complex subroutines and programs for engineering applications. Two

laboratory sessions shall be allocated for evaluation purpose.

Text Books:

1. B. W. Kernighan and D. M. Ritchie, The C Programming Language (ANSI C version),

Prentice Hall, India Pvt. Ltd. 1998

2. V. Rajaraman, Computer Programming in C, Prentice Hall India, Pvt. Ltd., 1998

References Books:

1. Seymour Lipschutz, Arthur POE, Theory and Problems of Programming with Fortran,

Schaum's Outline Series, International edition 1982.

2. R. S. Dhailiwal, S.K. Agrawal, S.K. Gupta, Programming with Fortran 77, Wiley Eastern

Limited, New Delhi, Third reprint, Aug. 1994

SEMESTER - II

ARC 113.2 Architectural Graphics - II

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To further develop skill in two-dimensional representation of two and three-dimensional objects.

1. Further development of drawing skills in pencil and pen

Penciling, Inking

2. Architectural presentation techniques

Delineation, Architectural rendering

3. Preparation of a practical set of drawings of a simple building

Plans, Elevations, Section details, Perspective drawings

4. Practice in watercolor, poster color, various compositions, etc.

Water color, Poster color, Different compositions

Reference Books:

1. Theodore D. Walker, David A. Davis : Plan Graphics, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons;

1990.

2. Stephen Kliment, Architectural Sketching and Rendering, Watson-Guptill Publications

1984.

3. Frank Ching, Francis D. Ching, Architectural Graphics, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons;

1996.

4. Francis, D. Ching, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New

York, 1997.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - II

ARC 114.2 Photography

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

1. To familiarize with the use of camera and dark room to facilitate their use for architecture

studies.

2. To improve understanding of design and composition through analysis of good

photographs and by exercises in taking photos.

3. Learning black & white developing and printing in darkroom.

4. Introduction to Photoshop or other photo-manipulation computer software

Course Contents:

1. Still photography (15 hrs)

Introduction to camera, 35 mm single lens reflex camera, Basic skill to use a camera,

Development of compositional understanding through taking and evaluating slides

2. Dark Room Work (7 hrs)

Learning black & white developing and printing in darkroom

3. Digital Dark Room Work (8 hrs)

Learning process of digital manipulation through use of Photoshop or other photo-

manipulation computer software

Laboratory Works:

1. Familiarize with still camera and its components

2. Familiarize with dark room equipment and chemicals

3. Take still photographs

4. Develop black & white photographs /prepare digital photographs.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

Reference Books:

1. Beazley, Mitchell, Kodak Book of Photography

2. Eifer, Bert, Developing the Creative Edge in Photography, Writer's Digest Books;

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1983.

3. Freeman, Michael, 35 mm Handbook, The New, Running Press, Philadelphia, USA 1993.

4. Hart, John, 50 Portrait Lighting Techniques, American Photography Book Publishing,

New York, 1983.

5. Hedgecoe, John, The Photographer's Handbook

6. Schaub, George, Black and White Printing, Watson Guptill Pub. New York, 1991.

SEMESTER - II

ARC 102.4 Basic Design - II

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To introduce a vocabulary of visual principles of design determinants of form and begin work in

three-dimensional exercises within a language of order.

Course Content:

1. Determinants : (functional requirements that give rise to form)

point; line; plane; space; solid

Human use [fit; movement; accommodation of activities; sociological needs], Systems

[structural; natural; mechanical systems], Economic constraints, Programmatic requirements

References Books:

1. Ching, Francis, Architecture: Form, Space and Order

2. Deasy, C.M., Designing Places for People

3. Gibson, James, The Senses Considered as Perceptual Systems

4. Hall, Edward, The Hidden Dimension

5. Laseau, Paul, Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers

6. Saarinen, Thomas, Environmental Planning : Perception Systems

7. Sommer, Robert, Personal Space


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - III

ARC 222.2 Structural Forms

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To begin experimentation with different types of structural systems to gain a solid understanding

of the basic physical principles behind structural systems without extensive mathematics.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Theory behind Structures

Compression, tension, bending, moment of inertia, etc., Structural shapes, structural

depth.

3. Types of Structures

Beams, shells domes, folded plates, simple trusses, space frames, etc., Class taught with

many hands-on structural models so that the students learn the properties of structures.

Reference Books:

1. J. E. Gordon (Editor), Structures : Or, Why Things Don't Fall Down, Da Capo Press;

1988

2. Matthys Levy, et al, Why Buildings Fall Down : How Structures Fail, W W Norton &

Co.; 1994

3. Mario G. Salvadori, Why Buildings Stand Up : The Strength of Architecture, W W

Norton & Co, June 1994

4. Harry Parker, James E. Ambrose, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders (

Parker-Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides), John Wiley & Sons;1993

5. James R. Underwood, et al, Structural Design : A Practical Guide for Architects, John

Wiley & Sons; 1998

6. James E. Ambrose, Simplified Design of Building Structures (Parker-Ambrose Series of

Simplified Design Guides), John Wiley & Sons, 3rd edition, 1995

8. Fuller Moore, Understanding Structures, McGraw Hill College Div., 1998.

9. Ching, Francis D A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY,

1997.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - III

SRV 202.2 Surveying

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

1. To measure the existing land building and complexes.

2. To prepare simple maps (Topographical) using plane tables, theodolities etc.

3. To prepare contour map, longitudinal profile, cross-sections after ground survey.

4. To survey horizontal alignments and prepare map.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction to Surveying (4 hrs)

History, types, significance, linear measurement techniques, corrections on linear

measurements.

2. Tape and Compass Survey (6 hrs)

Measurement and preparation of map by principal of chain survey, various components

of chain triangulation detailing, plotting, bearing of line, types of compasses, field

applications.

3. Levelling (4 hrs)

Level instruments and accessories, recording, calculating, plotting, contour maps, L-

profile and x-sections of ground.

4. Plane Tabling (5 hrs)

Methods, equipment for field work, errors and adjustments.

5. Theodolite Survey (7 hrs)

Types, operation, instructions in field operation and Triangulation.

6. Use of other surveying instruments (4 hrs)


Sessional 10 40 50

Final 50 50

Total 60 100

Field Works:

1. To prepare a map of College/School complex by tape and compass survey.

2. To prepare L-profile, x-section of a road section/ground

3. To prepare a contour map.

4. To prepare plane table map of an area,.

5. Traverse survey, computation and plotting (by use of theodolite and advance equipment).

Text Books:

1. Punmia, B. C., Surveying I & II, Khanna, Publisher, New Delhi, India.

2. Punmia, B.C., Surveying, Laxmi Publications, 7/12 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi -

110002, India

Reference Book:

1. Banister A. and Raymond S. "Surveying" ELBS.

SEMESTER - III

ARC 241.2 Building Science – I

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

Provide basic knowledge of climatology and thermal aspect of building design.

Course Contents:

1. Climatology (10 hrs)

Climate, elements of climate, Macro-climate, Micro-climate, Solar radiation, assessment

at various surfaces of building, Solar Chart and its use, Design of sun shading devices,

Sun control.

2. Thermal Aspects (10 hrs)

Thermal Comfort, heat exchange phenomena, thermal indices, Law of thermodynamics,

Heat Transfer through opaque and non-opaque building elements, Thermal aspects of

building materials, K-value, U-value, R-value etc., Thermal control and insulation,

Shelter for different climates.

3. Ventilation (10 hrs)

Ventilation requirement, System of ventilation, Principle of natural ventilation, Factors

affecting air motion in around buildings, Wind shadows, Shielding effect, Standard for

ventilation in various type of occupancies.

Text Book:

1. Koenigsberger et al, Manual of Tropical Housing and Building: Climate Design, Part I,

Orient Longman, India.

2. Building Digest of CBRI, Roorkee.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Reference Books:

1. Givoni B., Man Climate and Architecture

2. Straaten, J.F Van, Thermal Performance of Buildings", Elsevier Publication

3. Sharma, M.R. et al, Climatological and Solar Data for India

4. Olgyay and Olgyay, Sun Control and Shading Devices

5. Olgyay and Olgyay, Design with Climate

SEMESTER - III

ARC 215.2 Visual Arts

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

Provide basic freehand sketching skills.

Course Content:

1. Free hand Sketching in Studio Condition

Simple, Complex solid figures in studio condition, Practice in sketching of different parts

of human figures, Practice in sketching of head full body from gypsum bodies, etc.

2. Freehand Sketching of Interior Space

Modern environment, Historic environment

3. Freehand Sketching of Exterior Space

Modern setting, Historic setting.

Reference Books:

1. Ernest, Burden : "Design Presentation", McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1992.

2. Montague, John : "Basic Perspective Drawing - A Visual Approach, John Wiley & Sons,

NY 1998.

3. Yee, Renoow : "Architectural Drawing - A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods,

John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1997.

4. Halse, Albert O : "Architectural Rendering - Techniques of Contemporary Presentation,

McGraw-Hill Book Co., NY 1997

5. D'Amelio, Joseph : Perspective Drawing Hand Book, Tudor Publishing, NY 1964.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - III

ARC 231.2 History of Western Architecture

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To achieve an understanding of the development of architecture as related to society, culture,

religion, technology, economy, climate and geography.

To become familiar with the means of examination of historical evidence and to develop the

ability to gather knowledge and experience for judgement and criticism.

To understand the relationship between the old and new buildings, between building and

environment and to develop ability for conservation, adaptation and transformation of old

buildings.

To initiate an understanding of the relationship between a building and its environment.

To develop an understanding of the developmental history of architecture, landscape architecture

and planning and its impact on current design thinking.

Course Contents:

Chronological study of history of western architecture covering Cultural, Environmental,

Technological, and Economic situations in the following historic eras :

1. Prehistoric (2 hrs)

2. Egyptian (3 hrs)

3. Mesopotamian (2 hrs)

4. Greek (4 hrs)

5. Roman (6 hrs)

6. Byzantine (2 hrs)

7. Romanesque (2 hrs)

8. Gothic (4 hrs)

9. Renaissance to industrial time period (5 hrs)


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Text Book:

1. Fletcher, Banister, A History of Architecture, London, 1987.

Reference Books:

1. Parker, John Henry, A Concise Glorssary of Architectural Terms

2. Raeburn, Michael Ed, Architecture of the Western World

3. Crouch, Dora P., History of Architecture

4. Dictionary of Architecture, Brockhamption Press, London, 1995

5. Fletcher, Banister, A History of Architecture, London, 1987

6. Hermansen, David R., A History of City Planning, College of Arch. & Plan., Ball State

University, Muncie, IN, U.S.A. 1968

7. Jordan, R. Furneaux, A Concise History of Western Architecture, London. 1974

8. Kostof, Spiro, A History of Architecture : Settings and Rituals, Oxford University Press,

New York, 1995

9. Kostof, Spiro, The Architect

10. Musgrove, John, The History of Western Architecture

11. Norwich, John Julius, Ed., Great Architecture of the World, N.Y. 1975

12. Risebero, Bill, The Story of Western Architecture, New York 1979

13. Stierlin, Henri, Encyclopedia of World Architecture, Cologne, Germany, 1977

14. Ed. Mitchell Beazley, The World Atlas of Architecture, Crescent Books, 1994

15. Isabelle Hyman, Marvin Trachtenberg, Architecture : From Prehistory to Post-

Modernism/the Western Tradition, Harry N Abrams Pub.; 1986

16. Henri Stierlin, Anne Stierlin (Photographer) : The Roman Empire : From the Etruscans to

the Decline of Roman Empire (World Architecture, Vol 1). TASCHEN America Llc; Vol

1, 1996

SEMESTER - III

ARC 203.5 Architectural Design – I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To integrate visual communication with the design process. To design projects in small scale

physical environments; and the investigation, analysis, programming, and design synthesis into

built form.

Course Contents:

1. Lectures on Architectural Theory

Introduction of theories of architecture structured around building tasks, form,

techniques, Case studies in Design thinking, design methods, environmental behavior.

2. Design Projects

Design of single function enclosure, Design of residential spaces, Design of single family

residence.

Reference Books:

1. Abercrombie, Stanley, A Philosophy of Interior Design

2. Alexander, Christopher, The Timeless Way of Building

3. Alexander, Christopher et al., A Pattern Language, Oxford University Press, 1977

4. Altman, L, The Environment and Social Behavior : Privacy, Personal Space, Territory,

Crowding

5. Carpenter, J.F.D., Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction

6. Clark/Pause, Precedents in Architecture

7. Goffman, Behavior in Public Places

8. Hough, Michael, Out of Place, Restoring Identity to the Regional Landscape

9. Koberg/Bagnall, The Universal Traveler

10. Lang, Jon, Creating Architectural Theory

11. Lynch, Kevin, A Theory of Good City Form

12. Marsh, William, Environmental Analysis for Land Use and Site Development

13. McPhereson, Gregory, Energy Conserving Site Design

14. Newman, O., Defensible Space

15. Norberg-Schulz, Christian, Genius Loci


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

16. Parker/ MacGuire, Simplified Site Engineering for Architects and Builders

17. Rapoprt, Amos, House, Form and Culture

18. Robinette, Gary, Landscape Planning for Energy Conservation

19. Rowe, Peter, Design Thinking

20. Rubenstein, H.M., Guide to Site and Environment

21. Shirvani, Hamid, The Urban 'Design Process

22. Thiis-Evensen, Thomas, Archetypes in Architecture

23. Trancik, Roger, Finding Lost Space

24. Whyte, W.H., The Social Life of Small Urban Space

25. K. Michael Hays (Editor), Architecture Theory Since 1968, Mit Pr.; 1998

26. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano, The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for

Preliminary Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1995

27. Architectural Programming and Predesign Manager. McGraw Hill; 1999

SEMESTER - IV

MEC 208.2 Statics and Dynamics (2-2-0-0)

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

The main objective of this course is to develop knowledge of mechanical equilibrium and

dynamic behavior of bodies that are acted on by mechanical disturbances.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction (2 hrs)

Definition and scope of applied mechanics, Concept of statics and dynamics, Concept of

particles and rigid bodies, system of units

2. Equivalent Force System (6 hrs)

Characteristics of force, Types of forces, Transmissibility and equivalence, Resolution

and composition, Moment of a force about a point and about an axis, Resultant of a

system of forces.

3. Equation of Equilibrium (3 hrs)

The free body diagram, General equations of equilibrium, Equations of equilibrium for

various force systems.

4. Distributed Forces (3 hrs)

Center of gravity and gravity and centroid of area, Line and volume, Second moment of

area, Parallel axis theorem, Polar moment of inertia, Radius of gyrations.

5. Friction Forces (2 hrs)

Laws of friction, Coefficients of friction and angle of friction.

6. Kinematics of Particles and Rigid Body (6 hrs)

Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles, Simple relative motion of particles;

Translation, Rotation and general plane motion of a rigid bodies.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

7. Kinetics of Particles and Rigid Body (8 hrs)

Newton's second law of motion, Linear momentum of particles, Equation of motion for a

particle, Energy and momentum methods for particles, Angular momentum of rigid

bodies, Equation of motion for rigid bodies, Principle of work and energy for rigid

bodies, Work of couple, Kinetic energy of a rigid body in plane motion, Conservation of

energy.

Text Book:

1. Beer, F.P. and E.R. Johnston, Mechanics for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Book. Co., New

York, USA.

2. Shames, LH., Engineering Mechanics, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

SEMESTER - IV

CMP 212.2 Computer Aided Design - I (CAD)

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To develop proficiency in the use of architecture oriented computer application software.

Students should be able to utilize basic drafting functions in CAD and other design related

software.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to CAD Components (6 hrs)

Hardware, software, Basic computer concepts (RAM, ROM, storage, bits, bytes),

Operating system, Window based operation, Application interaction, Introduction to

word processing, Introduction to network use and basic computer graphic concept (raster,

object, and vector applications), Drawing icons, Pull down menus, Data storage and

retrieval, Hierarchical storage systems, Introduction to basic graphics application.

2. Creating Drawing Aids (2 hrs)

Units, Limits, Snap, grids, Ortho.

3. Coordinate System (2 hrs)

Absolute coordinate system, relative coordinate system, Polar coordinate system.

4. Drawing Objects (4 hrs)

Straight, Unved, Points, Text, Solid filed, Polyline, Mline, Hatching.

5. Drawing Display (2 hrs)

Blipmode, Redraw, Regen, zoom, Pan, View, Viewports.

6. Selecting and Editing Drawing Entities (4 hrs)

Various object selection method, Erase, Copy, Move, Mirror, Offset, etc.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

7. Organization of Drawing Work (2 hrs)

Lenetypes, Colours and layers.

8. Grouping Information (2 hrs)

Creating blocks, W block.

9. Placing Text and Dimensioning, Attributes classes,

Data Management, Cost of materials generation,

Combining drawings using X-ref. (4 hrs)

10. Plotting and Printing (2 hrs)

Reference Books:

1. Glassner, Andrew S., 3D Computer Graphics : A User's Guide for Artists and Designers,

Design Press, New York, 1989.

2. Kennedy, E. Lee, CAD : Drawing Design Data Management, New York

3. Vosinet, Donald D., Introduction to CAD.

4. Radhakrishnan, P. and Kothandaraman, C.P., Computer Graphics and Design, Dhanpat

Rai Publications, First floor 67/4, Madras House, Daryaganj, New Delhi, 110 002, India.

5. Software manuals are to be announced depending on instructors.

SEMESTER - IV

ARC 242.2 Building Services – I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

Provide conceptual design technique of water supply and sanitary services.

Course Contents:

1. Water Supply System (16 hrs)

Introduction, Objective of water supply, Water source and quantity of water : surface and

underground sources of water, population forecasting, water demand for various

purposes, water supply for private and public-spaces, Quality of water and water

treatment : impurities in water and their effects, WHO water quality standard for

domestic use, water treatment : sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, aeration,

Distribution and storage of water, system of supply, service reservoir, building water

supply plumbing, Service connection, service pipes and appurtenances - gate valve, globe

valve, reflux valve, safety valve, air valve, drain valve, fire hydrant, bib cock, stop cock,

bends, shower, Hot water supply system in building.

2. Sanitary System (14 hrs)

Introduction, system of sanitation, water carriage, conservancy, Quantity of sewage,

system of sewerage, domestic sewage, storm sewage determination of quantity, Disposal

of sewage, land treatment, dilution, Building sanitary plumbing, one pipe system, two

pipe system, single stack system, single stack partially ventilated system, sanitary fittings

: wash basin, kitchen sink, bath tub, flushing cistern, water closet, urinal, trap, bends, vent

pipe, etc., Disposal of sewage from isolated building, ventilated improved pit latrine,

pour flush latrine, septic tank, sock pit, disposal of septic tank effluent.

Text Books :

1. Chudley, R., Building Construction Handbook, An imprint of Butterworth - Heinemann

Ltd., Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford 0 x 2 S DP

2. Birdie, G.S. and Birdie, J.S., Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Dhanpat Rai &

Sons Publishers, Nai Sarak, Delhi - 110006, India


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Reference Books:

1. A.C. Panchdhari, Water Supply and Sanitary Installations, New Age International

Publishers Limited, India

2. Subhangi, Bhide, Building Services and Equipment, New Panval, India

SEMESTER – IV

ARC 252.2 Building Construction – I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To familiarize with the process involved in construction of buildings and their components. This

includes site preparation, soil investigation excavation, damp prevention, study of masonry walls

and opening in walls.

1. Site Works and Setting Out (2 hrs)

Site investigation, Site preparation, Setting out the building.

2. Soil Exploration (3 hrs)

Methods of soil exploration, Types of soil, Bearing capacity of soil.

3. Excavation and Timbering of Trenches (2 hrs)

Types of excavation, Methods of timbering.

4. Foundations and Their Types (6 hrs)

General introduction of foundations, Foundation failures and its prevention, Shallow

foundation and its type, Deep foundation and its type, Foundation in slopping sites.

5. Damp Proof Course (6 hrs)

Causes of dampness, Effects of dampness, Materials used for damp proofing, Methods of

damp proofing and water proofing, Horizontal and vertical damp proofing.

6. Walls and Partitions (4 hrs)

Stone, Brick, Hollow blocks, Composite, Timber, Metal, Cavity walls, Partition of other

prefabricated materials, Decorative walls.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

7. Opening in Walls (3 hrs)

Doors and windows timber, steel, aluminium, PVC, Arches, Types of arches, Centering

of arch, Construction of Arch.

8. Stairs and its geometry (4 hrs)

Timber, Steel, Concrete.

Reference Books:

1. Rangwala, S.G., Building Construction, Charotar Book Stall, India 1980

2. Punmia, B.C. and Jain Ashok K., A Text Book of Building Construction ,

3. Mckay, W.B., Building Construction Metric Vol. I/II/III/IV

4. Chudley, Building Construction Handbook

5. Ching, Francis, D.K., Building Construction Illustrated

SEMESTER - IV

ARC 232.2 History of Eastern Architecture

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

Chronological study of important stages of architectural development in Asia. Social cultural,

religious, climatological, economic factors affecting the creation of architecturally outstanding

examples in

Course Contents:

1. Indian Architecture (10 hrs)

Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Islamic religious and secular structures.

2. Chinese Architecture (4 hrs)

Buddhist monasteries, Dynastic development, Pagodas, temples and settlement plans.

3. Japanese Architecture (3 hrs)

Shinto shrines, Torais temples and gardens.

4. South East Asian Architecture (7 hrs)

Buddhist and Islamic architecture.

5. Modern Movement (4 hrs)

Modem movement in all the above countries - only meritorious buildings

Reference Books:

1. Bannister Eetcher, A History of Architecture, Arch. Press, 1996 20th edition

2. Percy Brown, Indian Architecture : Buddhist and Hindu, D.B. Taraporvala Sons

3. Percy Brown, Indian Architecture : Islamic Period, D.B.Taraporvala Sons

4. Grover, Satish, Indian Architecture Vol. I & II, Vikas Publications


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - IV

ARC 204.5 Architectural Design – II

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To emphasize developing a 'whole architectural thought' with a focus on process.

To address the fundamental elements of building design in an architectural context, relevant

issues on the 'making of architecture', and value judgments in design.

To emphasize the foundations of skill and knowledge necessary for designing more complex

buildings in subsequent studios.

To begin experimentation with different types of structural systems learned from Structural

Forms (ARC 222.2).

Course Contents:


Social and psychological issues [orientation territoriality; social factors affecting

behavior in the built environment], Site planning [Introduction to site analysis].

2. Design Projects

Two to three design projects through the semester, Design projects increasing in

complexity like: Institutional facility for children, Multi-function commercial facility.

Reference Books:



3. Alexander, Christopher, A Pattern Language


Crowding

5. Carpenter, J.F.D., Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction


7. Deasy, C.M., Designing Places for People


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100



10. Koberg/Bagnall, The Universal Traveller






16. Robert Hershberger, Architectural Programming and Predesign Manager, McGraw Hill;

1999

17. Robert R. Kumlin, Architectural Programming : Creative Techniques for Design

Professionals, McGraw Hill; 1995

18. Edith Cherry, Programming for Design : From Theory to Practice, John Wiley & Sons;

1998

19. Geoffrey H. Baker, Design Strategies for Architecture : An Approach to the Analysis of

Form, Routledge; 1997

20. Jan Birksted (Editor), Relating Architecture to Landscape, E & F N Spon; 1999

SEMESTER - V

STR 331.2 Structure – I

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

Basic requirements regarding force and its effects, Equation and equilibrium, Study of materials

behavior under external loads and internal effects, Stress-strain concepts and analysis.


Types of structure, Classification of loads and supports, support reactions, Strength,

stiffness and stability of load carrying members.

2. Simple Stresses and Strains (8 hrs)

Hooke's law for normal stress and strarin and modulus of elasticity, Stress-strain

diagrams, Poisson's ratio, Deformation of axially loaded bar, Effect of temperature, Shear

stress, Shear strain and modulus of rigidity, Volumetric strain bulk modulus, Generalized

Hooke's law, Relation between the elastic constants.

3. Geometrical Properties of Standard and Built

up Steel Sections (3 hrs)

Centroid, Moment of inertia, Polar moment of inertia and radius of gyration of standard

and built up sections.

4. Analysis of Plane Trusses (4 hrs)

General definition, Simple and compound trusses, External and internal forces in truss,

Determination of internal forces in truss (method of joint and section).

5. Analysis of Beam and Frame (9 hrs)

Types of beam and beam reaction, Shear force and bending moment, Relation between

load, shear force and bending moment, Shear force and bending moment diagrams,

Bending of beams and flexural formula, Design of homogeneous beam sections,

Introduction to torsion.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

6. Theory of Columns (3 hrs)

Buckling and stability, Euler's formula for column with different end restraints,

Generalized Euler's formula, Concept of effective length and slenderness ratio.

Laboratories :

1. Uniaxial tension test

2. Torsion test

3. Bending test

4. Column behavior

Text Books:

1. Gere James, M. and Timosenko, Stephen P., Mechanics of Material, CBS Publication,

Delhi 1986

2. E.P. Popove, Mechanics of Material, Prentice-Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi, 1993

3. Jain, A.K., Elementary Structural Analysis, Nem Chand & Bros, India, 1990

SEMESTER - V

CMP 313.2 Computer Aided Design - II (CAD)

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To impart advanced knowledge in the use of architecture oriented computer software. After

completing the course the students will be able to do 3-D modeling and prepare detail design

drawings by using CAD software.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction to 3-D Modeling (5 hrs)

Orthographic and non orthographic construction, User coordinate system, The right hand

rule, Transformations, Wire-frame modeling, Surface modeling, Solid modeling.

2. Drawing 3-D Objects (15 hrs)

Creating surfaces by extrusion, Creating irregular surface from mesh, Surface of

revolution, Drawing primitive solid objects (box, cylinder, cone, torus, wedge, sphere),

Creating solids using constructive solid geometric (use of Boolean operations to create

solid objects from combination of primitives), Oblique and Isometric drawings, Moving

objects in space, Viewing model in perspectives.

3. 3-D Computer Graphics Concepts (10 hrs)

Visible and hidden surfaces, Surface normals, Reflections, Transparency, Lighting,

Shading shadows, Texture, Mapping.

Reference Books:

1. Glassner, Andrew S., 3D Computer Graphics: A User's Guide for Artists and Designers,

Design Press, New York, 1989.

2. Kennedy, E. Lee, CAD : Drawing Design Data Management, New York

3. Vosinet, Donald D., Introduction to CAD.

4. Radhakrishnan, P. and Kothandaraman, C.P., Computer Graphics and Design, Dhanpat

Rai Publications, First floor 67/4, Madras House, Daryaganj, New Delhi, 110 002, India.

5. Software manuals are to be announced depending on instructors.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - V

ARC 353.2 Building Construction – II

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To familiarize with the construction of buildings and their components. This includes the study

of temporary works, timber roof and floor construction, door and windows, stairs, partitions,

chimneys, and fireplaces.

1. Temporary Works (8 hrs)

Shoring and its type, Under pinning and its method, Scaffolding and its type, Formation

of different types of work.

2. Timber Roof and Floor Construction (6 hrs)

Single roof, Double roof, Triple roof, timber floor.

3. Reinforced Cement Concrete Construction (8 hrs)

Foundation, Reinforced concrete frames : columns, beams, floor slab, roof slab, cast-in-

situ concrete, Precast components.

4. Solid Floors and Pavement (2 hrs)

5. Nepalese Traditional Construction (4 hrs)

6. Chimney and Fire Places (2 hrs)

Shop Exercises:

Field visits and drawings of various elements of building.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Reference Books:

1. Rangwala, S.G., Building Construction, Charotar Book, India 1980

2. Punmia, B.C. and Jain Ashok K., A Text Book of Building Construction, Nem Chand &

Bros., Roorkee, India

3. Mckay, W.B., Building Construction Metric Vol. I - IV, Orient Longman, R. Ramani

MargBalard estate, Bombay - 400 038, India

4. Chudley, Building Construction Handbook, Newness, Linacre House, Jordan Hill,

Oxford OX2 8DP.

5. Ching, Francis, D.K., Building Construction Illustrated, CBS Publication, Jain Bhawan,

1987.

SEMESTER - V

ARC 361.2 Architectural Elective – I

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

Opportunities to pursue further studies in a specific topic or in new subjects. (Individual directed

study of specific subjects not offered in the university can also be explored. Background

preparations for the thesis can also be undertaken).

Course Topic:

May vary.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - V

ARC 333.2 History of Nepalese Architecture

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To achieve an understanding of the development of architecture as related to society, culture,

religion, technology, economy, climate and geography.

To become familiar with the means of examination of historical evidence and to develop the

ability to gather knowledge and experience for judgement and criticism.

To understand the relationship between the old and new buildings, between building and

environment and to develop ability for conservation, adaptation and transformation. Relationship

of building to its environment.

To understand the architectural manifestation in the flow of Nepali history. To be able to identify

and relate to historical precedents in consideration of modern design proposals.

Course Contents:

Chronological study and comparison of different stages of development; form, function and

symbolism; factors influencing development including social, cultural, religious, technological,

climatic, material and economic factors in the following time periods :

1. Early civilization Kirat and Lichhavi (5 hrs)

2. Malla period [12-18th centuries] (15hrs)

3. Early Shah period 18-19th centuries (3 hrs)

4. Rana period [1846-1950] (4 hrs)

5. Developments in modern era [1950 to present] (3 hrs)

Note: In each period of study, the coverage should include both secular and religious buildings.

Religious buildings of both Hindu and Buddhist should be treated separately. Specific

examples for study are : Development of Palaces, temples, Stupas, priest houses, Bahals,

Bahils, house forms, brick and brick-works, Evolution of Modern styles from historical

architectural precedent, and Hindu - Buddhist architectural harmony.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Recommended Methods:

1. Students should prepare illustrated notebooks on at least three of the above topics with

analytical notes.

2. Students should prepare a thorough analytical illustrated report on at least two structure

of choice.

3. Students should present a measured drawing of one structure of the Malla Period.

Reference Book:

1. Tiwari, S.R., Tiered Temples of Nepal.

2. Mandala Book House, Nepal Mandala.

SEMESTER - V

ARC 305.5 Architectural Design – III

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To emphasize the practical requirements of sound building : its spatial, structural systems, the

construction process, the variety of materials, environmental control systems, and the

relationship to the physical and social site context.

To synthesize design issues and experience gained in the technical courses.

To integrate interior design in the design projects.

Course Contents:

l. Lectures on architecture theory

The design process, Measurable aspects, Non-measurable aspects, Evaluation of

alternatives, Comparison of selection criteria, Use of Design Matrix chart. Territory,

ownership and tenure, Community, barrier and encouragement, Reading the urban

landscape, Special conditions for urban sites. Women's concerns in housing design like

appropriate anthropometric data, kitchen and bathroom layout, colors, orientation, etc.

2. Design Projects

Industrial building with assembly line production / or / Low to middle income housing in

neighborhood context, Community based project : library, school, multi-function hall or

art center.

Reference Books:

1. Hall, Edward: "The Hidden Dimension"

2. Hough, Michael : "Out of Place, Restoring Identity to the Regional Landscape".

3. Koberg/Bagnall : "The Universal Traveller".

4. Lang, Jon : "Creating Architectural Theory".

5. Lynch, Kevin: " A Theory of Good City Form".

6. Marsh, William : "Environmental Analysis for Land Use and Site Development".

7. McPhereson, Gregory: " Energy Conserving Site Design".


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

8. Newman, 0.: "Defensible Space".

9. Norberg-Schulz, Christian : "Genius Loci"

10. Parker/MacGuire : "Simplified Site Engineering for Architects and Builders".

11. Rapoprt, Amos : "House, Form and Culture".

12. Robinette, Gary : "Landscape Planning for Energy Conservation".

13. Rowe, Peter: "Design Thinking".

14. Rubenstein, H.M. : "Guide to Site and Environment".

15. Shirvani, Hamid : "The Urban 'Design Process"

16. Sommer, Rober : "Personal Space".

17. Thiis-Evensen, Thomas : "Architypes in Architecture".

18. Trancik, Roger: "Finding Lost Space".

19. Whyte, W.H. : "The Social Life of Small Urban Space".

20. K. Michael Hays (Editor). : "Architecture Theory Since 1968", MIT Press, 1998.

21. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. The Architect's Studio Companion : Rules of Thumb for

Preliminary Design, John Wiley & Sons; 1995.

22. Robert Hershberger. : "Architectural Programming and Predesign Manager", McGraw

Hill; 1999.

23. Robert R. Kumlin : "Architectural Programming : Creative Techniques for Design

Professionals", McGraw Hill; 1995.

24. Edith Cherry : "Programming for Design : From Theory to Practice", John Wiley & Sons;

1998.

25. Geoffrey H. Baker. : "Design Strategies for Architecture : An Approach to the Analysis of

Form", Routledge; 1997.

26. Jan Birksted(Editor). : "Relating Architecture to Landscape", E & F N Spon; 1999.

SEMESTER-VI

STR 332.3 Structure – II

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To comprehend theory of analyzing a structure, apply various methods to get optimum data

directly applicable to design.

Course Contents:


Linearly elastic structure, Non-linearity in structure, Determinancy in structure,

Geometrical stability of framed structure.

2. Deflection of Beams (12 hrs)

Differential equation of deflection curve, Deflection by integration, Use of graphical

multiplication method, Deflection by the method of real and virtual Work, Moment area

method, Congugate beam method.

3. Theorems on Displacement (3 hrs)

Betti's law, Maxwells reciprocal theorem, Castigliano's theorem.

4. Influence Lines for Simple Structure (5 hrs)

Concept and significance of influence line diagrams, Influence line diagrams for reaction,

Shear force and bending moment, Use of influence line diagram to determine stresses.

5. Statically Determinate Arches (4 hrs)

Types of arches, Reaction shear, thrust and bending moment in a three hinged arch,

Arches with supports and different levels.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

6. Introduction to Indeterminate Structures (18 hrs)

Various methods of analyzing statically indeterminate structures, Methods of consistent

deformation, Slope deflection method, Moment distribution method.

Laboratory :

1. Influence lines for beams

2. Analysis of plane frames

3. Continuous beam

4. Deflection of beam

Text Books :

1. Wang, C.K., Intermediate Structural Analysis, Mac-GrawHill International, New York.

2. Norish C.H. and et. Al, Elementary Structural Analysis", McGraw-Hill, Yew York.

3. A Darkov and Kuzretsov, Structural Mechanics, Mir Publishers, Moscow.

SEMESTER - VI

ARC 343.2 Building Science - II

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To acquaint the students with the fundamentals of lighting and acoustical aspects in building and

to apply the same in the design of various types of buildings for functional efficiency.

Course Contents:

1. Energy (9 hrs)

Source of energy, Energy crisis, its extent and implications, Use of energy in buildings in

present context, Renewable and renewable energy, Active and passive methods of solar

heating and cooling, Solar collectors and storage techniques, Integrated energy systems,

Solar energy and the building, Life cycle costing, Design of buildings for energy

conservations.

2. Illumination (15 hrs)

Sources of illumination, unit of measurement, Natural illumination, Daylight factor and

components, Principles of artificial lighting and natural lighting, Surface characteristics,

reflection, absorption, and transmitance, Luminance design method (Lumen method) and

factors, Glare, brightness, Electric lamps, luminaries and efficiency, Recommended

levels of lighting in interiors, PSALI

3. Acoustics (6 hrs)

General principles of acoustics in buildings, Properties of sound and sound pressure

levels, Behavior of sound in enclosures, Sabine's equation of reverberation time,

Acoustical treatment of rooms and principles of design of auditoriums, Behavior of

sound in open areas, open air theatres, Noise, sources of noise, Noise transmission and

noise control, Sound absorbing materials and sound insulation.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Text Books:

1. Narsimhan, V., Dr. An Introduction to Building Physics, Kabeer Printing, Madras.

2. Watson D. ed., Energy Conservation Through Building Design, McGraw-Hill Book Co.

Ltd.

3. Stein R.G, Architecture and Energy.

Reference Books:

1. Knudson and Knudson, Architectural Acoustics.

2. Kinzy and Sharpe, Built Environment.

3. Chapman, H. Cotton and Hall, Principles of Illumination.

4. Bansal, Sodha et.at; Sola Puasive Building Science and Design.

SEMESTER - VI

ARC 354.2 Building Construction III (2-0-1-0)

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To familiarize with the construction of buildings and their components. This includes the study

of external and internal finishes, acoustical and thermal insulation, fire preventing measures,

decorative elements, defects and their remedial measures.

1. Structural Steel Work (6 hrs)

Foundations, Columns, Beams, Roof trusses : flat trusses, triangular trusses.

2. External and Internal Finishes (4 hrs)

Plastering, Claddings, Painting, Parqueting, etc.

3. Construction of Acoustical and Thermal Insulation (4 hrs)

Paneling, Partitions, Ceilings

4. Fire Resistant Construction (4 hrs)

Introduction, Code requirements.

5. Expansion and Construction joints (4 hrs)

6. Ornamental Elements (4 hrs)

Cornice, Canopy, Sky lights, etc.

7. Preventive Measures for Rotting, Corrosion,

Efflorescence, Rusting, etc. (4 hrs)


Sessional 30 20 50

Final 50 50

Total 80 20 100

Laboratory :

1. Drawings of various elements of buildings.

2. Drawings of various steel construction

Text Books :

1. Reid, E., Understanding Buildings, MIT Press

2. Olin, H. B., Construction Principles, Methods and Materials

3. Ching, F. D. K., Building Construction Illustrated

4. Negi, L.S., Design of Steel Structures.

SEMESTER – VI

ARC 371.2 Landscape Architecture

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To make the students able to understand the basic concepts and principles of landscape design

and to get acquainted with various landscape elements.

Course Contents:


Purpose of landscape design, Landscape practice and profession of Landscape

architecture, Elements of Landscape Design and their effects in relation to the built

environment, Ecological and environmental aspects

2. Historical Review (6 hrs)

Comparative history of garden design like Indian, Japanese, Persian, Moughal, Italian,

Chinese, French, English and Nepalese.

3. Characteristics and Use of Plant Materials (8 hrs)

Plant characteristics, Planting conditions, Climate, Soil, Fertilizers, Manure, Propagation,

Types of trees, shrubs, annuals, cacti, ferns, bushes, ground covers, creepers, hedges,

indoor plant, shape, structure, form, foliage, color of plants.

4. Landscape Design (12 hrs)

Formal and informal design, Indoor garden : rock garden terrace garden, street furniture,

garden furniture, pools and water bodies, sculptures, fountains, fences, gates, pavements.

Exercise/Practical : Preparation of a landscape scheme.


Sessional 30 20 50

Final 50 50

Total 80 20 100

Reference Books:

l. Hiraskav, G.K., The Great Ages of World Architecture : With Introduction to Landscape

Architecture, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, New Dehli

2. Preece, R.A., Design on the Landscape : Every Day Landscapes, Values and Practice,

CBS Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd., New Delhi

3. Littlewood, Michel, Landscape Detailing, CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi

4. Lancaster, Michael, The New European Landscape, Oxford, Butterworth Architecture

5. Murotani, Bunji, Architecture Landscape Design in Japan, Process Architecture

Publishing, Tokyo

6. Cloustion, Brain, Landscape Design with Plants, Butterworth Heineman, London

7. Theodore D. Walker and David A. Davis, Plan Graphics, Van Nostran Reinhold

8. Zion, Robert L., Trees for Architecture and Landscape, Reinhold Book Corporation, NY.

SEMESTER - VI

ARC 334.2 History of Modern Architecture

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To achieve an understanding of the developments of architecture as related to society, culture,

religion, technology, economy, climate and geography from 1850 to the present.

To understand the architectural expression in the flow of modern history. To be able to identify

and relate to historical precedents in consideration of modern design proposals.

Course Contents:

1. Development of Modern Architecture (3 hrs)

Development of Modern Architecture, innovations in technology, materials, and

engineering; relation to form, function, construction technology; spatial concepts and

philosophy

2. Early Developments of Modern Design from Late

Industrial Period (1850 -1890) (3 hrs)

3. Study of Architectural Theories Evolving Out of (7 hrs)

Chicago School, Bauhaus (Modernism / the International Style), Art Nouveau,

Expressionism, Constructivism, De Stijl classicism, Romanticism, Classicism and

classical revivals, Post Modernism, Deconstructivism, etc.

4. The four great masters of 20th Century (4 hrs)

Frank Lloyd Wright, Watler Gropius, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Critical appraisal

of concepts and practices with examples,

5. Examples of seventies and eighties - the new pioneers (4 hrs)

6. Biographical Studies on the Life and Works (5hrs)

The masters, New pioneers, New Asian architects


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

7. Influences of Nepalese Contemporary Architecture (4 hrs)

Recommended Methods:

Students should prepare illustrated notebooks on at least three of the above topics with analytical

notes.

Students should prepare a thorough analytical illustrated report on , at least two structures of

choice.

Reference Books:

1. Curtis, William J. R., Modern Architecture since 1900

2. Norwich, John Julius, Ed., Great Architectures of the World, N.Y. 1975

3. Mitchell Beazley (Ed.), The World Atlas of Architecture, Crescent Books, 1994

4. Isabelle Hyman, Marvin Trachtenberg, Architecture : From Prehistory to Post-

Modernism/the Western Tradition, Harry N Abrams Pub, 1986

5. Richard Koshalek (Editor), et al., At the End of the Century : One Hundred Years of

Architecture, Harry N Abrams Pub.; 1998

6. John Henry Parker, A Concise Glossary of Architectural Term.

7. Michael Raeburn, ed., Architecture of the Western World.

8. Crouch, Dora P., History of Architecture.

9. Curtis, Willian J.R., Modern Architecture since 1900.

10. Brockhamption Press, Dictionary of Architecture, London 1995.

11. Fletcher, Banister, A History of Architecture, London 1987.

12. Jordan, R. Fumeaux, A Concise History of Western Architecture, London 1974.

13. Kostof, Spiro, A History of Architecture : Settings and Rituals, Oxford University Press,

New York, 1995.

14. Norwich, John Julius, ed., Great Architecture of the World, N.Y 1975.

15. Risebero, Bill, The Story of Western Architecture, New York 1979.

16. Kostof, Spiro, The Architect.

17. Musgrove, John, The History of Western Architecture.

18. Stierlin, Henri, Encyclopedia of World Architecture, Cologne, Germany 1977.

19. Michell Beazley ed., The World Atlas of Architecture, Crescent Books, 1994.

20. Isabelle Hyman, Marvin Trachetnberg et. Al, Architecture : From Prehistory of Post-

Modernism/the Western Tradition, Harry N. Abrams Pub. 1986.

21. Richard Koshalek ed., et al., At The End of the Century : One Hundred Years of

Architecture, Harry N. Abrams Pub. 1998.

SEMESTER - VI

ARC 306.5 Architectural Design - IV

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To emphasize the practical requirements of sound buildings: its spatial, structural systems, the

construction process, the variety of materials, environmental control systems, and the

relationship to the physical, social and site context.

To synthesize design issues and experience gained in the technical courses.

To emphasize the integration of landscape design in architecture design projects

To use a Design Studio project in the Working Drawing course.

Course Contents:

l. Lectures on Architecture Theory

Reading the urban landscape : natural and cultural characteristics of the site and its

context. Who is the user and what is the potential for the site, Special conditions for

urban sites : zoning ordinances and building regulations, urban utilities and site services,

Synthesis and interpretation of site data. Determination of program/site 'fit'. Case study :

urban context.

2. Design Projects

Industrial building with assembly line production / or / Low to middle income housing in

neighborhood context, Community based project : library, school, multi-function hall or

art center.

Reference Books:

1. Abercrombie, Stanley. : "A Philosophy of Interior Design".

2. Alexander, Christopher. : "The Timeless Way of Building".

3. Altman, I. "The Environment and Social Behavior : Privacy, Personal Space, Territory,

Crowding".

4. Carpenter, J.F.D. : "Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction".


6. K. Michael Hays (Editor). : "Architecture Theory Since 1968", Mit Pr.; 1998.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

7. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. : "The Architect's Studio Companion : Rules of Thumb for

Preliminary Design", John Wiley & Sons; 1995.


Hill; 1999.



10. Edith Cherry " : Programming for Design : From Theory to Practice", John Wiley &

Sons; 1998.

11. Geoffrey H. Baker. : "Design Strategies for Architecture : An Approach to the Analysis

of Form", Routledge; 1997.

12. Jan Birksted(Editor). : "Relating ArchiteCture to Landscape", E & F N Spon; 1999.

SEMESTER - VII

STR 433.3 Structure - III

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

Design philosophy, Study (Introductory) of codes. Basic design procedures. Behavior of

materials and loads with respect to design.

Course Contents:

1. Reinforced Cement Concrete (30 hrs)

Limit state method (elementary applications), Limit state analysis and design of flexural

members, Shear resistance and reinforcements, Anchorage, Design of continuous beams

and slabs, Columns, Simple foundation design, Introduction to prestressed concrete, Code

requirements.

2. Timber and Steel Structure (15 hrs)

Simple rivetted and welded connections, Standard and builtup sections, Design of ties,

struts, columns, Column bases, Simple beams.

Practical :

1. Drawing of building reinforcement details

2. Drawing of reinforcement details of staircase.

Text Books:

1. Jain, A.K., Limit State Design of Concrete Structure

2. Arya, A.S., Design of Steel Structures


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - VII

ARC 443.2 Building Services – II

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To understand the basic concept of electrical systems.

Course Contents:

1. Electrical System and Installation (15 hrs) Basic concept and terminology related to building electrical system, Principles of

electrical installation and lighting system - house wiring, Electrical distribution system :

HT transmission, substation, transformers, service panels, feeder and branch circuits,

Electrical safety measures : earthing lightening arraster, precaution in electrical works,

Other electrical installations : smoke detectors, security alarm, communication devices.

2. HVAC System (10 hrs)

Introduction of ventilation and air conditioning, Natural Vs. forced ventilation and their

system, Air conditioning - window unit, split type and central system, Exhaust fans,

dehumidifier, kitchen chimneys, Sick building syndrome.

3. Lifts and Escalators (5 hrs)

Introduction, Selection criteria, Specifications

Practical :

1. Prepare a electrical layout drawing for a simple building.

2. Prepare a central air conditioning layout for a cinema hall.

Text Book:

1. Deshpandey, M.B., Lighting and Illumination.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

Reference Books:

1 . Kosnisberger et al., Manual of Tropical Hosing and Building : Climatic Design, Orient

Longman 1973.

2. Chadderton, David V., Building Services Engineering, EERNSPON, 1995.

3. Philips Lighting Manual, 5th Edition, Lighting Design and Engineering Centre, Endhoven,

Netherlands.

SEMESTER - VII

ARC 481.3 Settlement Planning

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

• To familiarize with different concepts and terminology of

settlement planning.

• Understand the planning process and plan preparation

techniques.

• Enable to formulate plans for small settlements.

• Update/revise the existing and proposed land use plans.

Course Contents:


Concept of Planning: what is planning, why it is done, how it started, etc., Importance /

Benefits of Planning : environment, health, security, efficiency, etc., Planning as a

Teamwork : role of sociologist, economist, physical planner etc, Different Types of

Planning : Regional, Urban, Rural, Natural, Development Plan etc.

2. Settlement Studies (14 hrs)

Growth of Settlement : factors such as social, economical, political, technological etc.,

morphology, History of Planning: Global - ancient, classical, medieval, renaissance,

industrial etc., Modern Practice in Settlement planning : different concepts and models of

city planning such as garden city, satellite concept, neighborhood unit, concentric,

sectoral, multi nuclie, Radburn etc. and different approaches to rural development such as

Integrated Rural Development, Rural Service Center etc.

3. Land Use Planning (10 hrs)

Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning and Sub-division, Planning Steps and Procedure,

Planning Exercise : data collection, data transfer in the maps, thematic / composite maps,

analysis, land use proposal.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

4. Data Collection / Analysis (6 hrs)

Demography / Population studies, Employment, Transportation, utilities and services,

Data analysis / Sampling, Statistical analysis.

5. Case Studies (6 hrs)

Case studies of different towns and cities.

6. Miscellaneous: Squatter Settlement etc. (3 hrs)

Origin, growth, problems, planning issues.

Reference Books:

1. Gallion Arthur B., Eisner, Simon, The Urban Pattern - City Planning and Design

2. Rangwala, Town Planning

3. Hiraskar G.K., Fundamentals of Town Planning

4. United Nations, Guidelines for Rural Centre Planning

5. Alexander Christopher, A Pattern Language

6. Chaplin F. Stuart Jr., Urban Land Use Planning

7. Urban Design, The Architecture of Towns and Cities

8. Mcharg, Ian, Design with Nature

9. Calquhoun, Ian, Housing Design in Practice

10. Kostof, S., History of Architecture

11. UNCHS, Global Report on Human Settlements

12. Joshi, J., Planning for Sustainable Development

SEMESTER - VII

ARC 462.2 Architectural Elective – II

Evaluation:

Course Objective:




Course Topic:

May vary.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - VII

ARC 407.5 Architectural Design – V

Evaluation:

Course Objective:






Course Contests:

1. Lectures on Architectural Theory:

Practical lectures related to design project : types, case studies, recent architect's theory in

building type, etc., The new landscape : changing attitudes and practices in urban

landscape and design, Space and place : visual and spatial structures for a range of scales.

2. Design Projects

Institutional facility for children, Multi-function commercial facility

Reference Books:



3. Alexander, Christopher, A Pattern Language


Crowding

5. Carpenter, J.F.D., Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction".


7. Deasy, C..M., Designing Places for People


9. Hall, Edward, The Hidden Dimension


11. Koberg/Bagnall, The Universal Traveler


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100






17. Norberg-Schulz, Christian, Genius Loci

18. Parker/MacGuire : "Simplified Site Engineering for Architects and Builders".

19. Rapoprt, Amos : "House, Form and Culture".

20. Robinette, Gary : "Landscape Planning for Energy Conservation".

21. Rowe, Peter: "Design Thinking".

22. Rubenstein, H.M. : "Guide to Site and Environment".

23. Shirvani, Hamid : "The Urban 'Design Process"_

24. Sommer, Rober : "Personal Space".

25. Thiis-Evensen, Thomas : "Archetypes in Architecture".

26. Trancik, Roger: "Finding Lost Space".


SEMESTER - VIII

STR 434.2 Structure – IV

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To familiarize with building systems and interrelation with loading.

Course Contents:

1. Lateral Loads (6 hrs)

Seismic loading, building behavior during earthquakes, Preventive measures in design of

buildings, Code provisions for seismic resistant design, Wind loading, Wind and building

interrelation for design, Water and earth pressure loads.

2. Structural Systems and Their Behavior under Load (8 hrs)

Bearing wall structures, Shear wall systems, Rigid frame systems, Frame-shear wall

building system, High rise buildings, Building drift and its controlling approaches.

3. Approximate Analysis and Design of Buildings (6 hrs)

Bearing wall buildings, Rigid frame structures, Rigid frame shear wall structures.

4. Computer Software and Integrated Analysis

and Design Approach (10 hrs)

Text Books:

1. Wolfgand Scheuller, High-rise Building Structure, John Wiley & Sons

2. Smith, B.S., Coull, A., Tall Building Structure Analysis and Design, John Wiley and

Sons

3. Dayaratnam, P., Brick and Reinforced Brick Structures, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.

Pvt. Ltd

4. Jain, A.K., Reinforced Concrete Limit State Design, Nem Chand and Bros., Roorkee


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - VIII

SOC 411.2 Architects and Society

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

1. Provide basic sociological, anthropological conceptual understanding of society and

culture with especial focus on understanding of relationship between society / culture and

architecture.

2. Provide basic concepts and principles of economics and planning in order to make them

capable to analyze and interpret the socio-economic environment around them in

practicing architectural profession.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology (2hrs)

Aspects of Nepalese culture and society, Sociology and anthropology as scientific

disciplines, Nature and scope of sociology and anthropology.

2. Fundamental Concepts in Sociology and Anthropology (3 hrs)

Society, culture, community, caste, tribe, ethnic consideration, social structure,

communal relationships and social system, Social process : socialization, property right

and inheritance, acculturation, assimilation, cooperation, adaptation, integration,

competition and conflict

3. Social and Cultural Change (3 hrs)

Factors of social and cultural change, Process of social and cultural change, New political

cultural and economic developments, the changing family structure of Nepal.

4. Major Theoretical Approaches in Sociology

and Anthropology (6 hrs)

Evolutionism (E.B. Tylor, L. White), Diffusionism (E. Smith, F. Boas), Functionalism

(E. Durkheim, R.K. Merton), Structuralism (A.R. Radcliffe Brown, C. Levistrauss), Post

- Modernism in Anthropology (R. Rosaldo, G. Marcus), Phenomenology (A. Schutz).


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

5. Utility of Sociology /anthropology in Architecture (4 hrs)

Landing a job : possible sectors and emerging scenario, job performance . internalizing

elements of sociological/ anthropological and architectural perspective and skills.

6. Professional Ethics, Behavior And Judgement (6 hrs)

Code of conduct, Ethical standard interaction with professional societies, Importance of

professional judgement, Relations with client, contractors, colleagues, Professional

liability.

7. Regulatory Control (4 hrs)

Land use, Zoning, Sub-division regulations, Design standards and national building

codes, Municipal requirements.

8. Business Environment (2 hrs)

Private firm, partnership firm, Private limited company, Limited company.

Text Books :

1. Alex Inkeles, What Is Sociology : An Introduction to the Discipline and Profession,

Prentice Hall of India Ltd., New Delhi, 1997

2. Ember R. Carol and M. Ember, Anthropology 7th ed., Prentice Hall of India Ltd., New

Delhi

Reference Books:

1. Gerald, R. Leslie, Richard F. Larson and Beah Jamia L. Gorman, Introductory Sociology,

Oxford University Publication, 1994

2. Haviland A. Willian, Cultural Anthropology, 6th ed., Harcxourt Brace College

Publishers, New York, 1996.

3. Visvonathan, Nalini et. Al (eds.), The Women, Gender and Development Reader, 3rd

Books, Dhaka University Press Ltd, London 1997

4. Keller Suzanee, Light Donald and C. Calgnoun, Sociology, 6th ed., Mc-Graw-Hill, Inc,

1994

5. Zanden Vander W. James, The Social experience : An Introduction to Sociology,

Random House, New York 1995

6. Abraham, M. Francis, Modern Sociological Theory : An Introduction, Oxford University

Press, Delhi 1992.

SEMESTER - VIII

ARC 455.2 Estimating and Valuation

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

The main objective of this course is to give the students basic knowledge of estimating, costing

and valuation of buildings and civil engineering works. After completing this course the students

will also be able to analyze the rates of various construction activities and use the computer for

estimation and valuation work.

Course Contents:

1. Introduction and Method of Estimating (2 hrs)

General, System of units, Units of measurement and payments for items of work and

materials, Requirement of estimating, Methods of measurements of building and civil

engineering works, Subheads of various items of work, Various methods of taking out

quantities : center line, method, long and short wall method, crossing method,

Abstracting bills of quantities.

2. Types of Estimates (2 hrs)

Approximate estimates, Detailed estimates, Revised estimates, Supplementary estimates,

Annual repair/ maintenance estimates, Extension and improvement estimates, Complete

estimates, Split up of cost of building works.

3. Analysis of Rates (5 hrs)

Introduction, Purposes of rate analysis, Importance of rate analysis, Requirements of rate

analysis, Factors affecting the rate analysis, Procedure of rate analysis : for building

works, for sanitary and water supply works.

4. Detailed Estimate (10 hrs)

Estimate of walls, estimate for a single room building, Estimate for a two room building,

Estimate of septic tank and soak pit, Computer application.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

5. Valuation (6 hrs)

Introduction, Purpose of valuation, Terms used in valuation, Methods of determining

value of property, Methods of valuation report writing.

6. Specification (5 hrs)

Purpose of Specification, Types of Specification, General and detailed Specification,

Importance of specification, Specification writing.

Tutorials :

1. Estimate for a single room building (load bearing wall and frame structure)

2. Estimate for a two room building (load bearing wall and frame structure)

3. Estimate of septic tank and soak pit.

4. Write specification of any building item.

Text Book:

1. Dutta, A.C., Estimating and Costing

Reference Books:

1. Amarjit Aggarwal : "Civil Estimating Quantity Surveying and Valuation", Katson

Publishing House, Ludhiana, 1985.

2. Seymour Berger and Jules B, Godel : "Estimating and Project Management for Small

Construction Firms", Van Nostrand Reinhold Publishing Company, New York, 1977

3. Printout Notes prepared by IOE teacher, Pulchowk campus.

SEMESTER - VIII

ARC 465.2 Directed Study & Seminar

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

Provide opportunity for students to pursue further independent studies on specific topics of

interest. This may or may not be related to student's thesis topic. Individual directed study may

be on any topic within the university, or even outside of the university.

To learn to communicate the information the student has learned in special study in a topic of

their interest and choice in both oral and written form. The focus in this part of the course is on

appropriate presentation skills, critical analysis on the topic and defense of one's viewpoint.

Course Contents:

There is no specific course topic or syllabus, as this will vary from topic to topic with different

students. Each student is to be supervised by a senior faculty member from the architecture

department but may have other supervising or consulting faculty or advisors as well.

The student may use appropriate audio-visual equipment for presentation of their seminar. After

or along with the oral presentation the student is required to submit a printed paper on their topic.

Reference Book:

1. Stephen A. Kliment, Hugh S. Hardy, Writing for Design Professionals : A Guide to

Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations, and

Job Applications, W. W Norton & Co. 1998.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - VIII

ARC 423.2 Working Drawing and Detailing

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

To produce a complete set of working drawings and design details for a building. To make the

working drawings for building construction.

Course Content:

1. Preparation of complete set of working drawings

Trench plan, Floor plan, Roof plan, Wall sections, Staircase detail, Door and window

details, Electrical layout and fitting, Water supply and sanitary details, etc.

Reference Books:

1. Ernst, Neufert, Architects' Date, Blackwell Science Publication, Oxford, 1980

2. Shah, Charanjit S. : "Architects Handbook", Galgotia Publishing Com, New Delhi, 1996.

3. Liebing, Ralph & Paul Mimi Ford : "Architectural Working Drawings", John Wiley &

Sons., New York, 1977.

4. Olin, Harold B. : "Construction Priciples, Materials & Methods", Interstate Printer &

Publications, Inc. Danville, Illinois, USA, 1983.


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - VIII

ARC 408.5 Architectural Design – VI

Evaluation:

Course Objective:






Course Contents:


Social and psychological issues [orientation territoriality; social factors affecting

behavior in the built environment], Site planning [Introduction to site analysis].

2. Design Projects

Multi-function urban project with planning/ programmatic complexity, Multi-function

rural project with rural field trip and village stay as part of background for design

project.

Reference Books:

1. Abercrombie, Stanley. : "A Philosophy of Interior Design".

2. Alexander, Christopher. : "The Timeless Way of Building".

3. Alexander, Christopher : " A Pattern Language".

4. Altman, I. "The Environment and Social Behavior : Privacy, Personal Space, Territory,

Crowding".

5. Carpenter, J.F.D. : "Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction".

6. Clark/Pause : " Precedents in Architecture".

7. Deasy, C..M. : "Designing Places for People".

8. Goffman : " Behavior in Public Places".

9. Hall, Edward: "The Hidden Dimension"

10. Hough, Michael : "Out of Place, Restoring Identity to the Regional Landscape".


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

11. Koberg/Bagnall : "The Universal Traveller".

12. K. Michael Hays (Editor). : "Architecture Theory Since 1968", Mit Pr.; 1998.

13. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano. : "The Architect's Studio Companion : Rules of Thumb for

Preliminary Design", John Wiley & Sons; 1995.


Hill; 1999.



16. Edith Cherry : " Programming for Design : From Theory to Practice", John Wiley &

Sons; 1998.

17. Geoffrey H. Baker. : "Design Strategies for Architecture : An Approach to the Analysis

of Form", Routledge; 1997.

18. Jan Birks ted(Editor). : "Relating Architecture to Landscape", E & F N Spon; 1999.

SEMESTER - IX

ARC 524.3 Management and Economics

Evaluation:

Course Objectives:

To familiarize the students on matters pertaining to professional ethics, professional judgment,

regulatory control on planning and design, procedures of consultant engagement, contract

management, office management and professional promotion marketing.

Course Contents:

1. Procedures of Hiring A/E Consultant (4 hrs)

National practices (Nepal), International practice (ADB/WB), Design competition.

2. Contractual Procedures (6 hrs)

Method of execution of work, Types of contract, Tender and tender notice, Tender

guarantee, Preparation before inviting tender, Contractor's pre-qualification, Evaluation

of tender and selection of contractor, Contract acceptance, Conditions of contract,

Responsibility of site engineer, Supervising work of a contractor, Site order book,

Procedure to prepare bills, Measurement book, Muster roll, Relation between owner,

contractor and consultants.

3. Organization and Management (4 hrs)

Management principles, : administration and organization principles, Centralization and

decentralization, Supervisory and leadership styles, Importance of communication,

Information system for decisions, Motivating and directing : human elements, Personnel

selection, training and placing.

4. Financial Management (4 hrs)

Accounting statements : balance sheets, profit and loss account, Introduction to

budgeting, Objectives of budgeting, Types of budgets, Preparation of budget, Advantages

of budget, Calculation of cash flow.


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

5. Introduction to Planning Tools (8 hrs)

Barchart, Linked barchart, Milestones chart, CPM, PERT.

6. Case Studies (4 hrs)

Covering wide area of professional ethics, Morality, Contract and liability.

7. Meaning and Scope of Economics (2 hrs)

Meaning and definitions of economics, Micro and macro economics, Nature and scope of

economics, Basic assumptions in economics and applicability of economic laws.

8. Law of Demand and Supply (3 hrs)

Meaning of utility, Law of diminishing marginal utility, Meaning of demand, Law of

demand, Why law of demand operates? Elasticity of demand - kinds of elasticity of

demand, Factors affecting elasticity of demand, Importance of elasticity of demand,

9. Theory of Production (4 hrs)

Meaning of production, factors of production - land, labour, capital, management and

organization and enterprise, Meaning of supply, law of supply Factor affecting supply

and elasticity of supply, Population theories - Malthusian theory, Modern theory,

economic effect of over population.

10. Theory of Distribution (3 hrs)

General introduction to national income, GNP, Rent, Wages, Interest, Profit.

11. Development Economics (3 hrs)

Characteristics of under developed countries, Obstacles to economic development,

Factors of economic growth (economic and non-economic), Meaning and characteristics

of modern economic growth.

References :

1. "Pressman, Andy : "Professional Practice 101 : A Compendium of Business and

Management Strategies in Architecture", John Wiley & Sons Paperback - 343 pages;

1997.

2. Haviland, David : "The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice", Amer Inst. of

Architects, 12th/loose edition, 1995.

3. Buildign B,yelaws of Kathmandu Valley.

4. FIDIC Contract Documents for Civil Works.

5. National Building Code - India/Nepal.

6. ADB/WB : "Handbook for Users of Consulting Services".

7. ADB/WB : "Guidelines on Prequalification of Civil Works Contractors"

8. HMG Financial Regulations.

9. Kerzner, Harold : "Project Management", 2nd ed., CBS Publishers & distributors, 485

Jain Bhawan, bhola Nath Nagar, Shahdra, Delhi 110032 India, 1998.

10. Agrawal G.R., Organization and Managemetn in Nepal, M.K. Publishers & Distributors,

1999.

11. Pandey, LM. : "Financial Management", Vikas Publishign House 1999.

12. Dewet, K.K., Modern Economic Theory, S. Chand and company, New Delhi 1999

13. Jhingan, M.L., The Economics of Development and Planning, Konark Publishers P. Ltd.,

Delhi 1998

14. Lekhi, R.K., The Economics of Development & Planning, Kalyani Publishers, 1999

15. Todara, Michael P., Economic Development, 1998

SEMESTER - IX

ARC 563.2 Architectural Elective – III

Evaluation:

Course Objective:




Course Topic:

May vary


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - IX

ARC 509.10 Architectural Design - VII (Thesis)

Evaluation:

Course Objective:

A full semester dissertation is intended to provide the student with the opportunity of

demonstrating research, analytical and communication skills by investigating a topic of interest

and relevance.

Course Contents:

The student is expected to demonstrate ability to pursue analytical investigations relevant to the

topic chosen and to communicate findings clearly, concisely and with detachment.

Each student will be assigned a thesis guide who is to work with the student on the topic and

direction of the thesis as well as the scheduling and timetable of periodic presentation and review

of progress. There is to be both internal and external examination on the final thesis work.

Reference Book:

1. Stephen A. Kliment, Hugh S. Hardy, Writing for Design Professionals : A Guide to

Writing Successful Proposals, Letters, Brochures, Portfolios, Reports, Presentations, and

Job Applications, W. W. Norton & Co.; 1998


Sessional 50 50

Final 50 50

Total 100 100

SEMESTER - X TOTAL CREDIT 15

ARC 569.15 Practical Office Experience

SEMESTER - X

ARC 569.15 Practical Office Experience. Required for graduation.

Evaluation:


Sessional 100 100

Final

Total 100 100