SEMESTER 3

Exploring the nature of biomaterials like wood and bamboo is the prime intention in this semester. The workshop inculcates knowledge of different types of wood, their application and hands-on task of different types of wood, their applications and hands-on task of cutting, carving, stocking with the learning of joints, bending and carving through various techniques.

Understanding building applications of biomaterials, especially timer through various compositions and applications. To develop a grasp of what materials of materials product is appropriate for the building construction in what context.

Various explorations with man and place in this contextual studio develop an attribute towards the relationship of man and nature. Study of topography and reflections from the learning’s of site are of prime importance in this studio.

SUBJECTS

INTENT

Understanding of how Man in Space becomes Place, Elements of place making such as moods, culture, traditions & aspirations.

METHODOLOGY

Workshops, Lectures, Model making, Slide shows, Library ref.

INTENT

To understand mud & stone through its various categories, compositions, and its applications as building material through direct adaptation, processing. Amalgamating and altering. The various end product materials that have evolved their various adaptations for building and the processes & specifications involved therein. To develop a grasp of what material or material product is appropriate for which context of building construction. Vernacular, Traditional and HistoricalMaterials and construction process as direct human creative responses to localEco – systems and Geo-bioclimatic responses.

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Field trips (Material study, Construction study), Seminars, Slideshows, Market survey, Case studies, Material centric design problems and firsthand experience of brickwork.

INTENT

Man, the integral entity of nature and animal kingdom. The basic human needs and methods devised to fulfil them. Formation of human communes with broader need based purpose of security and sharing.

METHODOLOGY

Introductory talks followed by participate group discussions with studentsInitiative, AV. and short field trips.

INTENT

• Development of architectural perception of space & place.
• Experiencing total built environment.

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Field trips, Library reference. This course is read withand is concurrent to Workshop II.
Experiencing total built environment.

INTENT

To develop a grasp of behaviour of materials and basic structural systems.

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Presentations, Site visits etc.

INTENT

To develop an ability to perceive a form in 3 Dimensions and represent it through technical drawings. To enhance the sense of visualization and strengthen it by means of technical representation of Form & Space.

METHODOLOGY

Various exercises based on
• Understanding of surface of solid and its intersections.
• Application of understanding of perspective, light & shadow and its behaviour.

INTENT

Understanding the nature of wet media and colour through disciplined explanation by hand skills. Water / Solvent based materials for model making, artefacts and furniture.

METHODOLOGY

Through lectures, presentations and demonstration and exercises.

INTENT

• The triggers in technological evolution through the perspective of
• Representation of material: an understanding
• The resultant built forms
• Variations in material expression peculiar to regions
• Individual exploration by architects in the same direction

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Slideshows, Readings, Documentations, Seminars, Model making Workshops

INTENT

Basics of environmental climatology and its adaptation by human being inbuilt form (Understanding of climate as modifying factor of built environment) Thermal Design & Natural Ventilation in the building.

METHODOLOGY

Largely lecture-based, discussions on case studies of traditional/vernacular surroundings, studio base exercises, application of it in the design studio and design demonstration in an environmental lab.