structure of thesis topics

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01 Structure of Presentation of Site based Topics

1. Data Col lec t ion f rom Si te

2 . A nalys is + Si te Study + Prog ram Form ula t ion

3 . Li te ra ture Study + Case Studies

4 . Co ncept Form ula t ion and Basic Design Stra tegy

5. Design Reviews.

1. Data collectio n at Site

a. City level study History and general overview of city and relevance in choosing city

for thesis.b. Climatic studyc. Location of the site in the cityd. Major Connectors to the sitee. Study of the site & its surroundings based on 20 points in planning (atleast one plot

depth)f. Site Dimensions.g. Documentation of existing buildings, landscape, etc on site.h. Contours on site.i. Local Building bye laws, setbacks, FSI/ FAR & Ground coverage.

Site Stud y 20 poin ts in p lann ing

1. Base map

2. Built vs. Open

3. Plot Numbers.

4. Land use Residential, Commercial, Public, Semi-public, Industrial, open spaces, streetsand roads, lakes & water bodies

5. Heights of Buildings G, G+1, G+2 etc

6. Roof Typology Sloping (Mangalore tile, Country tile, stone tile), RCC, Tin, Flat, etc

7. Types of construction Load bearing, mud, brick, stone, Composite, Mud & Brick, Wood,RCC Framed


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8. Building Condition Excellent, Good, Fair, Bad, Dilapidated.

9. Building typology (Planning & design) Courtyard houses, Train houses

10. Street pattern Primary, Secondary, tertiary, Cul-de-sac, Pedestrian Routes (Along withwidths), one way , two way streets, etc

11. Parking pattern Off street pattern, In Plot parking, Two wheelers, Four Wheelers

12. Types of Open spaces- Neighborhood level, Community level, Private front yards and backyards or court yards, Religious, Playgrounds, Recreational, etc.

13. Services Electric Poles and lines, Transformers, water lines, hand pumps and taps,telephone lines, gas lines, gutters, underground drainage systems, septic tanks, biogasplants, etc

14. Landscape Elements- Types of trees, Natural features like boulders, water bodies, etc

15. Landmarks- Eye Catching Elements and functions to which people relate to in general.

16. Street Elevations Documentation of Street Elevations

17. Street Sections 3 to 4 strategic sections which can define the scale of the street

18. Community type religion & caste

19. Occupation of the primary earning member

20. Activity patterns Daily, Weekly, and Seasonal.

2. An alys is + Si te Stud y + Prog ram Form ula t ion

Subjective Interpretation of data Understanding the problems and potentials of the site at multiple scale (overall &

Zoom-in).Based on this analysis, a justified program has to be formulated which will be at strategy level aswell as design intervention level.

3. Li te ra ture Study + Case Studies

a . A rch i tec ture & Urban Design Stud iesGood examples of related case studies from world over and gathering maximuminformation on the same from internet or books.

b. Time saver StandardsShould be a study from Time Savers or Neuferts Standards regarding anthropometry,zoning, circulation, area requirements of the program suggested.


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02 Structure of Presentation of Issue based Topics

1. L i te rature Stud y

2. Case Stud ies

3 . A nalys is + Si te Study + Prog ram Form ula t ion4 . Co ncept Form ula t ion and Basic Design Stra tegy

5. Design Reviews.

1 . Li tera ture Study

1. Introduction of topic & Intention of Thesis2. Dictionary meaning & elaboration on Key words3. Elaboration on issue or Phenomenon

Characteristics, Aspects of the issue Historical Aspect of the Issue.

4. Architecture dealing with that issue. Chronological Documentation of architecture dealing with that phenomenon Contemporary architecture dealing with that phenomenon

5. Opinions of experts on the phenomenon on the issue & architecture dealing with the issue.

2. Case Stud ies

1. Live Case Studies (Minimum 2 Case studies)

1. Quantitative Study

a. All Architecture drawings Site plan, Plans, Elevations, Sections.

b.

Photographic Documentation.c. Chart of Program & area.d. Building Construction & Technologye. Materials Flooring, Wall Finishes, Fenestrations, Roofing, etc for each zone.f. Built vs Open Spaces Studyg. Zoning Study Academic, Administration, Residential, etc. Public & Private zones,

Commercial, etc.)h. Study of Connections Roads, Passages, etc.i. Open space study - Different types of Open spaces.

j. Vehicular zones, Pedestrian routes & zones and parking poolsk. Services ACs, Location of transformers, water tanks, Lift Ducts, etc.


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2. Qualitative Study

a. All Architecture drawings Site plan, Plans, Elevations, Sections.b. Basic concept of the case study as envisaged by the architectc. User behavior & activity patternsd. Analysis of Visual quality in massing, space making and form makinge. User interviews & Satisfaction levels.f. Critical Analysis Shortcomings & Strengths based on study in chart format

2. Literature Case Studies (Minimum 2 Case studies)

Good examples of related case studies from world over and gathering maximum informationon the same from the internet or books.

Focus on concepts and approaches taken in various contexts/ sites.

3. Tim e savers Stand ards Study

Should be a study from Time Savers or Neuferts Standards regarding anthropometry, zoning,circulation, area requirements of the program suggested.

3. An alys is + Si te Study + Program Form ula t ion

a. City level study History and general overview of city and relevance in choosing cityfor thesis.

b.

Climatic studyc. Location of the site in the cityd. Major Connectors to the sitee. Study of the site & its surroundings based on 20 points in planning (atleast one plot

depth)f. Site Dimensions.g. Documentation of existing buildings, landscape, etc on site.h. Contours on site.i. Local Building bye laws, setbacks, FSI/ FAR & Ground coverage.

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