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HMSSOA 01

Memorandum 02

Editorial 03
20 Minimalist
04-13
Architecture
Parametric
PREFACE: Architecture
14-20

Sustainable
21-30
Architecture
Vernacular
Architecture 31-36

Poetry 37

Art corner 38-40

Article 41
“Architecture as a carrier of culture”

Photography 42-44

College activities 45

AVENSIS 2020 46

STUDY TOUR 47

NASA India 48
 Ar. Shivkumar Allure Ar. Sneha Kalmath Er. Irfan saleem
Associate professor. Assistant professor. Assistant professor.

Prof. Ar. Srinivas Murthy

Director, HMSSOA.

Ar. Kavya J Ar. Manu M Ar. Chandana Keshavamurthy

Assistant professor. Assistant professor. Assistant professor.

Ar. Rubina Mehraj

Ar. Srinivas VS Mrs. Sunita K.N Mr. Manjunath G.H
HOD, Associate professor.
Visiting faculty. Administrative officer. Account

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

HMS School of Architecture (HMSSOA) was established in the academic year 2016. Since then, it
has carved a niche for itself in the field of Architectural Education. The school believes in pursuit
of performance and output of the faculty and students in a focused manner. The School's faculty
brings decades of experience at the highest levels of profession.

VISION
To be recognized maker- centric School of Architecture where creative and competent professionals
are perfected to become socially and ecologically relevant, and to
become humane global citizens addressing the changing needs of the contemporary built
environment.

MISSION
HMS School of Architecture provides excellence in Architectural Education emerging from Practice,
Teaching and is accessible to all. We support to build upon, leverage the expertise of our faculty,
students, and partners to Discover, Innovative, and Create New Science, New Technology and New
Applications & Methodologies that tangibly improve our world.

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 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
With your dedication and our effort, we tend to deliver world-class education
with a focus by creating an institution committed to the highest standards of
architectural education.
Our aim is to provide unparalleled standards of
architectural education. The Institute is looking at the future with excitement.
We will continue to build on our history of providing outstanding architectural
education.

Best wishes to all of you.

Dr. S. Shafi Ahmed

Chairman, H.M.S. Education Society

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
We believe success in education depends on better infrastructure, finer resources for learning,
effective discussion among faculty and students hence benefitting for satisfactory learning. We
aim to select a class of people with high ethical standards, academic performances, and a
diversity of work experience, background, personal characteristics and commitment to guide
the student.

I WISH YOU ALL TO DO THE VERY BEST IN ALL YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Dr. Rafeeq Ahmed Shaik

PDF (USA) | Ph.D. (IIT-New Delhi) | M.E. | B.E.
Director, H.M.S. Education Society

DEPART MEN T DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

It gives an immense pleasure in releasing the HMSSOA 'Arch Chronicles' school
magazine 20-21. The hard work put forth by the students and faculties in bringing out
this magazine is highly appreciated. I'm looking forward to carrying out this magazine
year after year.

Good luck and all the best for your valuable time spent on creating this magazine and
hope it helps in mending the young talented minds of HMSSOA.
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Prof. Ar. Srinivas Murthy

M.Arch ( Construction and project management)
Director, HMSSOA.

HEAD OF DEPART MEN T’S MESSAGE

“The primary focus of our college is to empower our students with overall development”.

We have come up with our first annual college magazine ARCH CHRONICLES 2020. This is
definitely a forum for showcasing the technical and artistic talent of the students.

Our college nurtures and moulds the students to enter in the fast changing pragmatic world yet
maintain the roots of venerability in them.
I extend my thanks to the magazine team on its efforts in bringing out our first publication.

Ar. Rubina mehraj

M.Arch (General)
Head of Department, HMSSOA.
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lives, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by it.

We have to be the light, even if there is only darkness around. Moments like this, reminds us that we're all
connected. We're called upon to be our best selves, with patience, understanding and compassion.

A front runner is nugatory without its supporters. We as a team accepted our task and took our first
issue at this mark. It is a gratified moment for the entrie student body to begin this pristine cruise of our
magazine, and finally introduce this vision into reality.

Arch chronicles 2020 is a collective effort of all the students. As you leaf through the pages of the maga-
zine, you will find the varied cocurricular activities along with fabulous architectural works that nurtures
the mind and blossom the individual potential. Arch chronicles inspires the future genre of students of
HMSSOA.

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03
 MINI
“LESS IS MORE” -MIES VAN DER ROHE

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ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
 “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”.
Writers:
Associate : Deeksha HR, 5th Sem
Sub-ordinate : Arpita Kurahatti, 3rd Sem
ABSTRACT:
One of the remarkable phases of Modern Architecture is
“Minimalism‟. This movement concerns with stripping
away the unwanted details and defines the true essence of
any given architectural element. It prevailed among
architects who purposed simplicity, transparency, and
spirituality. Its spaces interact with nature which makes
users enter an atmosphere of reverence, asceticism, and
silence. The problem is; 'Minimalist' approach witnessed
a clear progress in art, décor, and interior design but got
quite disappeared in architecture; just few architects who
still design projects depending on it. This paper, therefore,
aims to read and interpret the language of 'Minimalism' in
architecture, understanding which design elements should
be used to give a space the character of being 'minimal'.
To achieve this aim, the paper tries to uncover the
philosophy of 'Minimalism', its origins, and extracts its
design criteria In 'Minimalism', nature became
architecturalized through clear spaces and simple
geometries. It creates a strong dialogue between elements
of architecture and elements of nature.

INTRODUCTION: Minimalism believe that condensing the

As Leonardo da Vinci says- Simplicity is the
ultimate sophistication. Minimalism is a term that
involves the use of simple design elements, without
ornamentation or decoration. Minimalistic architecture
focus on the connection between two perfect planes,
elegant lighting, and the void spaces left by three-
dimensional shapes in an architectural design.
Minimalistic has took architecture into mere optimistic
style. Usage of different materials without
ornamentation, glass, steel, reinforced concrete is the
main materials used in minimalistic architecture. We see
very basic simple geometric shapes and solid forms with small
openings.
content and form of a design to its bare
essentials, reveals the true essence of
architecture.
Minimalist architecture aims to be,
 Simple, limited and plain materials.
 Pure geometric forms.
 Neat and straight components.
 Repetition to give absence of order and
unification.
 open spaces
 ‘clean’ lines
 Domus Aurea
House filled with golden light

Domus Aurea is a minimalist modern home located

in Monterrey, Mexico. For a Spanish architect
Alberto Champo Beazer is a privilege to build a
house in monetary, to build a TEC lottery house is
amazing. The best part of this project is Barragan s
presence (Mexican architect) It’s a stark white
surfaces obstructed by a golden wall that lights the
interior of the home is designed to visualize that their
house is not only flooded with light but also it would
be the golden light of Barrangan.

The process of the project began with concentrating

two spaces of double height which results to creating
a dialogical space. Building the high vertical walls
where all the south light would fall and fill it with
much- covered golden hue.

The blank facades of wall covered in gold leaf,

oriented to reflect light from the south that comes
inside through a tall window even though there are
no visible windows to the street.
The house is divided into three planes. The
ground floor is comprises of the most public
areas. Verandas and shaded area continued
through garden area. The upper floor occupied
with bedrooms and living area taking the over
view of the lower floor. The higher roof top
level was of more private areas, including
summing-pool.
 NEO-MINIMALISM
Writers:
Associate : Sharvari Y, 5th Sem
Sub-ordinate : Arundati R, 3rd Sem
INTRODUCTION
Minimalism/minimalist architecture co-relates
INTERIORS
with simplicity, clarity or even transparency. Minimalist interiors implies more space with less to
no furniture. Furniture in other spaces acts as
„‟The term minimalism is also used to describe transitioners or separators while here it jells into
a trend in design and architecture, where in the space. Consideration of texture, color, form, shape,
subject is reduced to its necessary elements‟‟. prevails over purpose. Furniture's with upholstered
Minimalism exhibits involvement of simple end are used more in such type of interiors. Flooring
design elements, zero to no ornamentation. and wall are usually preferred to be made out of shiny
The thought process behind this type of surface materials that are easy to clean and are
architecture is „‟less is more‟‟ quote by ar. minimal.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, where providing
contemporary design elements that serves A space gives out certain ambience, furniture's, color
justice to its purpose and not seem extravagant determines the type of emotions one possess‟ or
experiences during his/her stay there. Hence providing
Minimalism incorporates three simple principles: minimal ornamentation and furniture gives an honest
and transparent connection to the one in it and the space
 Preservation monochromatic
which is very important, hence minimalism gives out a
 Unification
very sensitive understanding towards these aspects.
 Reduction to essential
Ornamentation is usually the representation of
emotions that we possess such as happiness
anger etc, with the usage of colors projections
sculptures etc. But in minimalism such
ornamentation is avoided keeping it vastly
monochromatic in terms of emotions which is
a representation of calmness or peace. It also
implies to move away from alternate
perceptions and experience reality more
directly. The colors and elements used in this
type of architecture helps in bringing together
the design as one single picture, wherein each
and every element is complimentary to other.
Minimalism was the reaction to abstract
expressionism, which was a post/world war ii
art movement in American painting, developed
in New York in the 1940s. Minimalism was
hugely influenced by Japanese traditional Ar. LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE
design and architecture. Mies van der Rohe (1886 to 1969) a German American
architect, also known as the „father of minimalist
NEO MINIMALISM architecture‟. Mies believes in working with simple form
and open/multifunctional plans. His buildings were free
Neo minimalism is an amorphous art of ornamentation. He coined the term ‘’less is more’’.
movement of the late 20th and early 21st
His designs consist usage of transparent materials to
century this movement not just involved the
prevent the creation of any sort of barriers between the
physical properties but also the spiritual
interiors and exteriors. Which also create a seamless flow
dimension, attention to details, space etc. In
between to worlds. Mies‟ architecture has been described
architecture neo-minimalism has been
as being sophisticated. His designs were contemporary
identified as a part of “the new orthodoxy”
with a touch of modern architecture.
 CHARACTER OF WORKS
 Simple rectangular forms
 Multifunctional spaces
 Steel an glass construction
 Exposed and refined structural details.

Farnsworth house
 Architect : Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe

 Year(s) of design : (1940/40)

 Year (s) of construction :(1950/51)

 Land area :240,000 sq/m

 Floor area : 206sq/m

As we can see the structure does not have any
 Location : Spring Field, Illinois, United States. solid walls the architect intense to provide the
Farnsworth house is a paradigm of minimalist nature as the best wallpaper one can have.
architecture. This house was built for Dr Edith This house simbolieses the transparency and a
Farnsworth, the purpose of this house was to serve as a seamless flow between the two world.
getaway and provide solitary environment for her.
STRUCTURE:
The location plays of prominent role in the design the
The structure is supported by 8 columns,
house being located amidst nature and on the banks of
separated by a distance of 6.6m which
river fox gives it a unique sense of approach.
supports the two slab which forms the roof
Illinois has a very vivid type of Climate called „Humid and the floor.
continental climate‟ which has both hot summers and
thunderstorms causing floods in the river. Due to the
floods of river fox the house has been elevated on top of
pillars which is also a sign of purity according to the
architect. This aspect was taken inspiration from the
Japanese architecture, which is considered as the origin
of minimalist architecture.
The structure is meticulously crafted with
beams an columns which also has a steel
framework which supports the cement slabs.
The facade consist of panels of glass which
run from floor to ceiling.
INTERIORS
The main factor about the interior space is the
absence of walls. The central core structure
is the only solid structure that runs from
ceiling to floor which is used for sanitary
purpose an also acts as a transition between the
kitchen and bedroom. The central structure
acts as a contrary to the glass and steel since it
is made out of plywood.
The bathroom vents and chimney flue travels
through the roof and exits into the exterior in a
very discrete manner. The furniture's used for
the interiors are the only type of transitions we
can see to separate the purpose of each space.
INFERENCE
MERITS:
 Standing by the phrase „‟having more by owning
less”.
 By using neutral shades and incorporating
monochromatic feel gives very pleasant feel to
viewers‟ eye.
 This also increases high aesthetic value.
 The structure and design are easy to understand.
 Declutters and let go of materials to make way for the
meaningful.
DEMERITS:
 This style lacks individuality making structures seem.
 Very similar to each other.
 The modest the style the cheaper it looks.
 Since there is less furniture being used investment
on multifunctional furniture leads to more
expenses.
 Since being monochromatic is given more
importance there is lack of emphasis on particular
features.
CONCLUSION:
Since Farnsworth house is considered as the paradigm of
minimalist architecture, the structure depicts the
emotions the architect possess towards his work. The
transparency depicts the sensitivity Mies possessed
towards architecture. The structure also breaks
stereotypes and norms of being a residential building,
due to which it had face ups and downs.
One of the main let downs of the structure is that it fails
one of the main purposes its serves as a residential
building. I.E privacy, even though the structure stands out
for its delicate and unique design. It fails to be a livable
space. Due to the presence of glass panels running from
floor to ceiling throughout the structure therein lack of
air conditioning which creates sort of greenhouse effect
on the interiors during summer. Regardless of all these
the Fransworth house still makes an exceptional example.
 Spirituality In Minimalism
Writers:
Associate : Tayyaba SD, 7th Sem
ABSTRACT: Sub-ordinate : Akanksha A, 3rd Sem

This provides us a thought about the architect Tadao Ando
and one among his famous works - the church of sunshine
which may be a great example of minimalist architecture.
Keywords— church of light, ar. Tadao Ando, minimalist
architecture, japan.
Primarily working with concrete, Ando
focuses on creating what he calls
“nothingness”, which he states gives people
something to ponder.

INTRODUCTION :

Within the 1960s & 1970s, minimalism began as an

artistic movement after war II and rose to prominence as a
design aesthetic. Ar. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, being
the primary leader of minimalist design, and his basic, yet
striking structures are constructed simply to maximize
space and a sense of openness. Minimalist architecture
strives to convey the message of simplicity: clean and
sharp spaces. The essential geometric forms, elements
without decoration, simple materials and therefore the
repetitions of structures represent a way of order and
essential quality. The right use of light and shadows pays
a really important role in minimalism.

THE CHURCH OF LIGHT

THE CHURCH of light (Ibaraki Kasugaoka
Church) built (1989 to 1999) within the town
of Ibaraki, Osaka prefecture about 25
kilometers outside of Osaka city.
CONCEPT:
This church is seen as an area of retreat
where the surface world is forgotten and
therefore the wildlife is emphasized during a
rather abstract manner, that is, Ando's control
of the light. This church beckons the
elemental simplicity of Christianity with its
low-tech, yet powerful design.
ABOUT THE ARCHITECT:
Born on 13 September 1941, (Minato-ku, Osaka, japan)
Tadao Ando may be a Japanese self-taught architect
whose works are inspired by „critical regionalism‟.
Design philosophy: Tadao Ando‟s style of architecture
emphasizes nothingness and empty space to represent the
sweetness of simplicity. He favors designing complex
spatial circulation while maintaining the looks of
simplicity. He seeks to reaffirm architecture's natural form
within the building‟s immediate location, and relevant
local traditions within the face of modernity‟s theme of
international clichés which approach consumerism.
TOTAL AREA : 838.8 m2
BUILT AREA : 113 m2
Height : 7.24 m.
Material : Ferroconcrete
Details : The Church of the sunshine
consists of three 5.9m concrete cubes (5.9 m
wide × 17.7 m long × 5.9 m high) penetrated
by a wall angled at 15°, dividing the cube into
the chapel and therefore the entrance area. A
cruciform is dig the concrete behind the altar,
and lit during the day.
A smooth surface was achieved by adopting a
dense engineering quality mix with a slump
but 15cm (6in) and by ensuring thorough
vibration with a minimum protect the
reinforcing bars of 5cm (2in) to avoid
weathering problems and stains. The density
of the concrete leads to a glass-like surface
that registers the various qualities of light, and
tends to dematerialize it. Because Ando's
concrete is so precisely wrought then smooth
and reflective, it produces an illusion of a taut,
textile surface instead of presenting it as an
important earthbound mass.
CONCLUSION:
The humbleness of the materials (rough concrete, metal
and glass) and furniture, the poetry of the geometry
enhanced by the dramatic use of sunshine offers a special
experience of beauty and spirituality. Tadao Ando once
more demonstrates his mastery during this simple
building, achieving an ideal unity of matter and spirit,
reflecting the very essence of Christianity, but expressing
it through the simplicity of Zen Buddhism.
“THE WORLD IS NOT RECTANGLE”
- ZAHA HADID

PARA
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ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
 FAÇADE PARAMETRIC- TERRAMETRIC
Writers:
INTRODUCTION: Associate : Sowbhagya S, 7th Sem
Sub-ordinate : Md Idrees Khan, 3rd Sem
The word parametric generally strikes us with term
“Fluidity“ and designs like this:

But in reality fluidity is just one of the parameters; it BUT TO WHAT EXTENT THESE ARE
alone doesn‟t interpret parametric design. SUSTAINABLE? ARE THEY REALLY
WHAT IS PARAMETRIC ARCHITECTURE? SUSTAINABLE?
WHAT DOES WORD PARAMETRIC MEANS??
Parametric means relating to or expressing through an In today‟s growing scarcity of space and
independent variable (changes on which will result in a resources it is important to use them effectively.
different outcome). It is important to choose the most appropriate
Pioneer: Italian Ar. Luigi Moretti. method, to do that we should keep in mind that
sustainability is perceived variously.
He is one of the Meta architects who used
In bigger picture sustainability is defined by
mathematics to create new shapes.
“The embodied energy of the materials”.
Brick Façade and Sustainable Parametric
Embodied energy inspects both obvious and
Design:
hidden factors that contribute to material's
To reduce the harsh impacts on environment and its
sustainability i.e. the overall energy needed and
resources due to constant development many eco-
used to extract the material.
friendly and sustainable materials and techniques have
Due to their workability and mechanical
been developed and implemented to our daily life.
strength non- conventional building materials
Façades, as a building‟s inevitable part and envelope,
(steel, GRFC etc.) are used.
structure the outer skins of buildings as a foreseen image
and inventive desire.
As they are in direct contact with the surrounding they
have a huge impact on the performance and efficiency
sustainable adequacy of the building. Parametric design
provides many possibilities of controlling these factors
from an early stage which improves structural stability,
buildings‟ performance regarding to its environment and
make it economical along with aesthetics.
Ex: Dynamic facades, bio mimicry facades, photo
voltaic glass unit facades etc. using various materials.
These are practiced as they fulfil the general factors of
sustainability i.e. locally resource, strength, workability,
energy efficiency.

“Design is nothing but a humble understanding of

materials, a natural instinct for solutions and respect
for nature”
- Ar. B.V. Doshi
 Shebeli tower
Fig.1
In 30-40 years when these materials become
debris or disposed how they will impact the
nature. Most of these materials require high
energy for their manufacturing process and as
well for their recycling.
In this dynamic world it is clever to think of
future aspects such as -Not only how credibly
the materials act but also to consider how
useful they will be as debris for future use
and to avoid eco contamination.
Keeping this crucial factor in mind a new
concept called “TERRAMETRIC” has been
originated to accomplish sustainability truly
This concept focuses on developing algorithms
applicable with vernacular materials such as
bamboo, bricks, sheep‟s wool, recycled metal
and wood etc.
Damavand is an ancient and historic city with
long hot dry summers and short cool winters
and occasional snow fall.
Here we can see many heritage monuments
(tombs, ruins, bridges, and bath houses)
constructed using indigenous materials for
better insulation and thermal comfort.
Shebeli tower (fig1) is one of the famous
monuments near to the project‟s site made up of
limestone and brick with intricate brick pattern.
APT No.7 Studio Moon.
As a perfect example to that an apartment in Iran has
been constructed.
Project name: APT No.7 Studio Moon.
Location : Damavand (50 miles west of Tehran
capital city of Iran), Iran.
Client : Z. Jabarpour and R. Naghavi.
Architect : Sstudiomm – Iranian Architectural
firm led by Hossein Naghavi.
Construction:Behest Construction Co. , Sstudiomm.
Completed year: 2018
Type of building: apartment (4 storeys).
Area : around 100sqm.
Speciality of building: Self standing parametric Veneer
wall connected to the main structure.
Negative Precision:
Sstudiomm was assigned to design luxurious
apartments with a tight budget in this locality. The
Sstudiomm which has been researching about how to
create a paradigm which explore
amalgamation of parametric design and modelling
with Iran‟s local resources to achieve innovative
facades, textures, walls through on site construction,
converted this challenge into an opportunity. They
considered all these parameters and came up with a
concept based on terrametrics called “NEGATIVE
PRECISION” and have developed a pattern inspired by
Shebeli‟s tower.
Designing Process:
A regular brick wall with required surface area has
been created.
Then a persuaded “X” shaped pattern from the
Shebeli‟s tower is produced using Grasshopper by
rotating the bricks on the basis of their distance from
the surface. The outcome of this is a stack bond brick
veneer wall; with bricks rotation is inside a
determined 18 degree to form that bond .

Brick veneer is a system, in which the front brick wall

is attached to the structure behind it which carries both
structure load and of bricks, attached through wood
sheathing and metal clips.
But here due to rotation of bricks few bricks hangout
the overlapping surface so to increase the stability of
To avoid rain water seepage into the building at
wall in addition to mortar in between the bricks, the
the bottom of wall cavity a metal flashing is
space between wall and back structure is filled with
provided to collect it.
reinforced concrete, and the façade bricks are nailed
with metal bars connecting to the back structure. This
Conclusion :
has resulted in a firm wall on which one can climb.  Majority of humans being level headed try to
These stacked bricks are sandwiched by galvanized dominate over nature and exploit it to exhibit
metal sheet at top and bottom portion to increase their their supremacy resulting in annihilation of
structural stability us as well as of world.
Designing and Construction of Façade:  So it is important to think acutely and know
our place in nature and to be as close to it
To enable hand fabrication the parametric data has as possible
been extracted and transferred to excel file which  i.e. observing the benefits given by nature and
gives a clear idea through colour coding for different  making use of it properly.
rotation. Using this data to make arrangements easy  Terrametric design is one of those productive
precise aluminium stencils are created by laser designing approach for current and future
cutting. Positive stencils are used for placement of world. The very point which makes
bricks with less gap and negative stencils at spots terrametric sustainable is also capable of
with larger gap. becoming demerit i.e. the natural materials.
Advantages:
 Due to creation of “X”shaped pattern by rotation of
bricks a façade with undulated surfaces and a
distinctive texture has been generated.
 This undulated surface helps in breaking the impact
of air gust . The water collected at the bottom of the
wall is drained out through weep holes and either
drained out through weep holes or used for rain water
harvesting.
 The veneer brick wall avoids direct incidence of
harsh sun light to increase thermal insulation.
 The building has other sustainable materials such as
indigenous rocks for fencing, timber etc.
PARAMETRIC-SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Writers:
Associate : Vidya H, 7th Sem
Abstract: Sub-ordinate : Ashwin Kumar T S, 3rd Sem
This will provide a comprehensive overview of
the parametric methodologies which were
Parametric-sustainable architectural design:
essential to the design and development of the
In simple using parametric with sustainable
Hangzhou tennis centre which is located in
architectural design. Sustainable architecture that meets
Hangzhou china. It is a 10,000 seated tennis
the necessities of the present without trading off the
centre which is a part of Hangzhou Olympic
capacity of people in the future to address their own
stadium. To design the exterior, an integrated
issues. One of those necessities is vitality for warming,
parametric system was created to
cooling, lighting and hardware of structures. Reasonable
conceptualize, simulate, and document the
sustainability is perplexing. Numerous perspectives,
complex geometric systems. Envelope depends
diversely imperative to numerous partners, are to be
on a particular arrangement of sculptural steel
improved.
trusses which give shade and house the field's
Specialized frameworks. To structure the
outside, an incorporated parametric framework
was made to conceptualize, re-enact, and
record the complex geometric frameworks. For
conceptualization, the parametric framework
was set up to expressly characterize the control
surface geometry and study formal varieties.
Material science recreation devices were
utilized to test essential auxiliary conduct.

Parametric architecture:
Parametric design (architecture) is design
based on algorithms. Calculations that are THE HANGZHOU TENNIS CENTER
plugged into various external quantitative
factors, such as environmental conditions that
allows the aspect of parameters and rules that Project details :
define, clarify and encode the relationship  Location : Hangzhou ,Republic of China.
between design aim and response. Parametric  Topography : The city of Hangzhou lies on flat
design creates efficiency, improves accuracy, land. It lies on 14m above sea level.
and as stated allows you to create work that  Building type: Stadium (tennis centre)
can be like cookie cutter you can use many  Owner : Chinese government.
times as part of other design projects. It's  Area occupied : 400,000 sq. M
possible to create more efficient designs,  Building utilized : 220,000 sq. M
optimize buildings, and explore more options!  Designed by : NBBJ .
 Structural design : CCDI
What exactly is parametric design?  Project started : 2011.
 Project completed : 2015
The word „parametric‟ originated from the latin
 Seats provided : 10,000
word „parametrum‟.
 Parametric type: Parametric sustainable
It is defined as a set of rules and guidelines that
architecture design.
govern a system or a process. These parameters
 Diameter : 136 m
are the input we as architects are meant to
 Radius : 66 M
provide. What's more, the best case of a
 Steel used : it uses 60% less steel-
parametric model that can control geometry
approximately 16,000 tons versus 40,000 tons.
and create varieties by changing its boundaries
 Main material used : Kalzip ,polycarbonate.
and it has variable attributes(parameters) and
fixed traits ( requirements).
PROJECT CONTEXT
WHY DID DESIGNERS USE PARAMETRIC
DESIGN FOR THIS BUILDING?
Its for two rational reasons:
 To Find Suitable Innovative Skin.
 To Reduce The Steel Consumption For The
Structure and design.
CLIMATE :
 The city Hangzhou climate is rather humid ‚ also hot,
oppressive ,wet and mostly cloudy.
 The winter are usually very cold and partly cloudy.
 Through the span of the year, temperature normally
differs from 34 ⁰ F to 93⁰ F and is once in a while
under 26 ⁰ F or above 100⁰ F.
CONCEPT:
Envelope Geometry, the Concept was inspired by
„PETAL‟ . It‟s mainly based on double curve surface.
This double curve surface are arranged along the
circular arc. Which finally took form of arranged
petal. The objective of the concept was to model an
envelope that provides enough shadow on the bowl,
protects spectators from the rain, and affords covered
space for mechanical equipment and lighting devices.
Why petal form?
 This structure consists of 24 truss modules
arranged around circular arc.
 Arranged in the form of flower‟s petals.
 This large form is capable to enclose
seating bowl & provided shelter for
seating's.
 They also provided adequate amount of
shade & rain protection for seated bowl.
ACTIVATING THE SITE:
The site plan is composed of three layers of
activity.
• An above-grade platform defines the
“sports boulevard,” which links programs
such as the main stadium and tennis
tournament facilities together.
• On the ground level, pathways, gardens
and plazas form a network of public
recreation activities designed for
alternative and extreme sports.
• Sunken spaces and courtyards lead to an
extensive below-grade retail pavilion
containing boutique stores, restaurants and
a multiplex cinema
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN &
USE OF MATERIAL ：
• Perforated metal plates, able to meet the
graceful curved surface petal molding of the
stadium, are adopted as the main surface
material of the awning, supported by the
highly advanced, thin and transparent ETFE
material.
• The elegant and graceful forms and the
interspersed and integrated materials have
rendered the stadium changeable with outer
environment and created its clear
demarcation of virtually and reality, its rich
layers and its changeable charms.
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE
PARAMETRIC BUILDING：
 Full consideration of vitality use, control
and vitality utilization decrease during both
inactive hours and administration hours.
 Further decreased discharge of ozone and
greenhouse depleting substances by the
force sparing lighting framework.
 Metal rooftop + PC sheet, portrayed by long
assistance life, high self-cleaning execution
and performance.

CURTAIN WALL DESIGN： CONCLUSION:

 Use of huge and little petals, comprised by
strong and transparent materials, featuring
the delightful structures and light and
shadow changes of petals.
 Use of punctured and perforated plates on
the façade, creating light and transparent
examples fluctuating with day and night
and meeting the unique fire control
necessity on the external exterior
 Use of PC sheet as the transparent material.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN：
• Propelling point and landing purpose of
basic structure determination.
• Appropriation of the spatial pipe support +
link remained single-layer latticed shell
structure framework, in light of the natural
blend of auxiliary structure and petal
forming, to first independently plan
enormous and little petals and afterward
naturally overlay them, consequently
making a logical framework.
New digital Technologies are dramatically
transforming our environments and behaviors. the
structures in china, arenas, or the structures overall
figured out how to keep a structure economical with
the assistance of parametric architecture into the plan
of the structure by utilizing detached structure
components and parametric components as a major
aspect of the design. the design of the structure has a
ton of components that should be considered all
together for the structure to accomplish warm solace
.by having receptiveness in envelope geometry as a
design concept, it will have the option to add to the
manageability of the structure as it diminishes
utilization of artificial lighting. what's more, expands
normal ventilation. Lighting format dependent on
multi-view visual line investigation, consequently
both successfully guaranteeing the lighting impact
and carefully controlling glare.
 SUSTA
“WHATEVER GOOD THINGS WE BUILD, END UP BUILDING US”.
- JIM ROHN

IN
AB
LE
ARCHITECTURE
 UNDERGROUND SUSTAINABILITY
ABSTRACT:
Sustainable Architecture is the architecture
which seeks to minimum negative
environmental impacts of buildings by
efficiency and moderation in the use of
materials. Sustainable Architecture is not just
about plantations of trees in the courtyard etc.
Underground, buried or earth sheltered are the
examples of constructions. From the early
history of architecture and regardless of the
reasons that justifies their design or solutions
that there was a preoccupation in veiling
artificial into nature. Camouflaging the
buildings by covering them with the layer of
soil and vegetation or even sinking them into
the ground enhances the so much needed green
space.
Innovative solutions such as building
underground are identified as an alternative to
conventional aboveground buildings for
reducing the total energy requirements, while
alleviating land use and location problems.
When designing these structures, it is important
to recognize the potentially negative
psychological and physiological effects
associated with underground spaces.
Writers:
Associate : Akashy J Belavadi, 5th Sem
Sub-ordinate : Arun ME, 3rd Sem
UNDERGROUND BUILDING CONCEPTS:
A wide variety of approaches exists within the
concept of underground building. The building is
constructed in a completely excavated site. In
between there are several different other types of
underground building concepts that can be
distinguished, this does not include every design
possibility, but gives a typological overview. Using
this classification an evaluation can be made on
their effectiveness of energy reduction while
maintaining indoor environmental quality.
For example, a higher energy reduction can be
achieved with a fully underground building, but this
makes it more difficult to maintain the indoor
environmental quality. The relationship between the
underground building concept and these two factors is
also highly dependent on the function of the building
and the climate in which the building exists.
TYPES:
1. Fully underground spaces: They will be
completely underground or just above the
surface.
2. Submerged spaces: Lying just under the
surface of the ground. They will be extended
deep into the ground but they will be having
direct contact with the aboveground and with
natural light also.
3. Earth-covered spaces : An earth-covered
building is not called underground, but with
a surface laid over it.
 Physiological and psychological Consideration:
 Lack of natural light
 Lack of spatial orientation
 Lack of exterior view
 Negative psychological reaction
 Association with death and burial
 Fear of collapse or being trapped
 Feelings of claustrophobia may occur due to the
absence of windows for direct contact to the
outside environment and the subsequent lack of
stimulation from the variety of changing weather
conditions and sunlight. THE EARTHSCRAPER PROJECT
POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND OF BNKR Architecture, Mexico city, Mexico.
UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS: Below ground level ≈ 100% Surface to ground≈
Psychological: Relief from severe climate. Stable 40%
indoor temperature. Depth ≈ 300m
Energy: Heat storage capacity, reduction of heat. Location : Zocalo Square Mexico City
Land use and location: Cause : Mexico City govt. have strict rules.
1. Protection: Provide security, limited access, fire Building cannot be of more than 8 storey
protection. building on surface. But there are no rules for
2. Location: Visual impact, prevention of surface building underground.
space. Aim : To build a sustainable structure for
2. Layout: Topographic freedom. solving issues like population growth, curbing
sprawl, preserving open spaces and conserving
POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS OF energy and water. The advantage of this
UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS: unusual structure that can be seen is that it in
Psychological: Lack of spatial orientation, the center of Mexico City it would create a
requirements for openings. space.
Energy: Lack of useful ground temperature. Details of construction:
Land use and location: Estimated cost : 800 million
1. Protection: Degradation of underground Area covered : 57600 sq.mt.
temperature. Height : 300 meter
2. Location: Unfavorable geology. Roof area : 82000 sq. ft.
3. Layout: Removable of sewage, limitation to Construction type : Underground
access.
HOW DID THE IDEA EVOLVE:
EXCLUSIVE FEATURES:
Building: Made by steel sections and
hardened glass panels. Fiber optics will be
used for maximum natural lighting There will
be garden on every 10 storey.
WATER MANAGEMENT:
The main fear for owners is the water
infiltrations. However, not only are the sealing
systems very effective at preventing water
from penetrating the house, they also take care
of collecting water and sending it to
underground storage tanks. These tanks can be
used to supply water for the washing machine,
dishwasher and toilets. In a world where water
is becoming a rare commodity, these are great
advantages to take into account. The
orientation of the house can also be an
essential factor.
Beyond the originality of this underground
home, these buildings are at risks of water
infiltration but also from damage caused by
tree roots. The installation of bitumous seals is
essential on this kind of building in order to
guarantee its strength.
Benefits of underground building:
Benefits with regards to energy use:
 Reduction of conduction
 Heat storage capacity
 Stability ground temperature
 Reduction of heat gain
Benefits with regard to land use and location:
Limited visual impact:
 Preservation of surface space.
 Efficient use of scarce land.
 Topographic reasons.
 Provide security.
 Protection from natural disaster.
Benefits regard to life cycle cost:
 Reduced maintenance
 Building and building material durability
 No need of external cladding
Disadvantages of underground building:
Disadvantages with regard to energy use:
 Requirement for openings
 Impact of ventilation rate
 Slow response
 Lack of useful ground temperature:
Disadvantage with regard to land use and location:
 Water problem
 Protection of underground environment
Disadvantage regarding life cycle cost:
 Iincreased structural cost
 ELEMENTS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Writers:
Associate : Rohini TR 7th Sem
Sub-ordinate : Preksha Veersh, 3rd Sem
ABSTRACT
Sustainable architecture in which minimizing the RETREAT [Resource Efficiency Teri Retreat
negative environmental impact of the building by for Environmental Awareness and Training]. It is
efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, also called as TERI RETREAT CENTER. This
energy, and development of space. Sustainability complex is constructed as an example of
considers the needs of the present situation without sustainable habitat Constructed at 1997/2000.It
compromising the ability of the future generations to is located 35 km south of Delhi Gulphari
get their own needs. Sustainability mainly considers Gurgaon Haryana. It is institutional type of
water, energy, building material and solid waste. building. It is a powerful and effective
Sustainable architecture was developed for first time combination of modern science and traditional
by Butland report in 1987. The western societies knowledge. Sustainability was the back bone to
started to discover their economic and industrial the entire design concept. Elements of passive
activities had a significant impact on their solar architecture and low energy cooling
environment and especially on social imbalance so the system etc. are implemented.
sustainable architecture lead an important base to
overcome these pandemics. Total site area is 36.5 hectares with built up area
3000sqm.It is designed by Ar. Sanjay Prakash
and Teri. Climatic condition over here is
INTRODUCTION
composite. Teri has successfully built which
There are some ways to achieve sustainable
integrates various forms of renewable energy
architecture: Ecological architecture in which we can
sources. Climate responsive to building is
see small space construction, passive solar design,
intended to serve as a model sustainable habitat
active solar design in high levels of insulation,
based on new and clean technologies.
efficient use of water and electricity, thermal mass
ventilation and efficient lighting. Waste management
through designing grey water systems and low taps
showers. Building materials where we can use of
renewable, nontoxic materials, recycled, reusable
materials and local resources to reduce the transport.
Pre design analysis is an integrated approach to the
design. Site selection and analysis such as vegetation,
topography, geo-logy, climate, natural access, solar
orientation, water and drainage, and existing utility
and transportation should be accessed.

TERI RETREAT CENTER

VISION OF THE BUILDING
It is the combination of technology and
architecture in a manner that the beholder
understands the environment, energy, and
building deepens. They are some basically
three important things were considered in the
creation of the complex. Firstly functionality of
building and how energy is used in it. Secondly
Complex minimizes demands of energy in the
building by architectural intervention through
passive concepts like solar orientation,
latticework for shading, insulation, and
landscaping. Thirdly the energy demands are
fulfilled by renewable energy sources.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
The five elements of design are : Sun, Sky,
Air, Water and Earth shape where the nature of
architecture emerges on site.
SUN :
This design is an important feature in the
designing the building. The planning and
orientation of spaces and also building blocks
convey glare free daylight in all required
spaces. All the linear blocks are oriented in the
direction of East-West side with shorter
facades facing the to sun. To avoid the harsh
solar radiation from south west they kept south
west side blank to protect the building. The
south west walls are having opens and they are
protected by pergolas or projecting balconies.
AIR :
Wind direction is taken as the main
consideration while designing the open
spaces. The central atrium acts as an air
funnel defined by the other buildings.
SKY :
The use of daylight and light sensors to value the
artificial lighting in the interiors is another way of
design master plan.
WATER :
These are the important features of the building
design where the campus have been provided with low
flow fixtures such as dual flush toilets, low flow taps
and sensor taps that result 25% savings of water use.
EARTH :
The campus is equipped with three types of cooling
systems (i) Variable Refrigerant Volume system
(VRV), (ii) Earth Air Tunnel (EAT) and (iii) Thermal
Mass Storage .The VRV system is provided for the
commercial block and the administrative block of the
institute.
MATERIAL
Vermiculite concrete and china mosaic white finish are
used for the roof insulation. . Insulated walls using
expanded polystyrene insulation. Some of the
innovative ways of tapping solar energy and using
energy more efficiently at retreat are energy efficiency
system, Ammonia Absorption chillers, Root zone
system, Biomass gasifier system, photovoltaic panels.
ROOT ZONE SYSTEM:
It is also called as waste water recycling. Root zoning
for plants are the biological filters to plants, where the
biological treatment of waste water takes place in a soil
volume where the filter-beds containing gravel, sand
and soil. This technology is also known as
Decentralized Wastewater Systems (DEWATS) was
started in 1970s. The waste and left out water is then
sent to recycling by this technique where the roots are
phragimtes plants with special capabilities of gathering
the waste at the roots and are used to clean water and
they are used for irrigation. It cleans the 5 meters cube
of water every day. The entire area was proposed by
water harvesting and watershed management. The
process of separating and recombine to fluids to create
a cooling effect.
EFFICIENCY SYSTEM
Efficient energy is also called as energy efficiency
where the goal is to reduce the amount of required
energy to the provided products and services. Energy
efficient compact fluorescent lamps are used in the
residential quarters , corridors lobby and toilets .
Energy efficient tube-lights with electronic chokes are
used in conference halls , recreations rooms
,computers rooms dining halls and in administration
areas . In conference halls, library and reception halls
many Glare-free daylights are provided by the help of
specially designed skylights.
BIOMASS GASIFIER SYSTEM
These is a process of converting solid biomass
fuel into a gaseous combustible gas (where it’s
also called producer gas) through a series of
thermo-chemical reactions. Biomass gasifier is
the main source of power during the day, apart
from the firewood, dry leaves, twigs and crop
residues are used for fueling the 50KW gasifier.

CONCLUSION
It is great thought and planning we can see
over here. But the facility is not that much
good. Its a gift to the humankind of the 21th
century. Here they mainly considered the
sustainable concept only to reduce the
electrical supply etc.

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
PV panels are also called as solar panels, where the
sun’s energy convert into electricity. Electricity
generated by PV panels is used for household
appliances and other equipment. PV panel system is in
grid-connected system, which its name indicates, that
connected to the national grid. This means that at
night, when the solar panels do not work, you can use
electricity from the grid.
 “SUSTAINABLE WIND ENERGY”
Writers:
Associate : Inchara K, 7th Sem
ABSTRACT: Sub-ordinate : Shravan Kumar, 3rd Sem
The time ahead is largely unknown. It is the
responsibility of the present generations to use
the available resources in a way that meets the
needs without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs. The
construction industry is a huge consumer of
natural resources, which are limited and
irreplaceable. About 50 % of all materials
extracted from the earth’s crust are transformed
into construction materials and products and by
return constitute some 50% of all waste
generated prior to recycling, reusing or final
disposal. So, it is crucial to stop the depletion of
the natural capitals of the earth thorough WINDMILL
creating innovative solutions that achieve the
Wind turbine works on a simple principle, here
objectives of present and future generations. As
instead of using electricity to make wind like a
the entity that designs buildings and specifies
fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity.
materials, architects have to accept their
Wind turns the propeller of the turbine around a
leadership and social responsibilities in this
rotor, that spins a generator, which produce
regard.
electricity.
Wind is a form of solar energy which is
resulted by combining 3 concurrent events:
1.The sun unevenly heating the atmosphere.
2. Irregularities of the earth's surface.
3.The rotation of the earth.
The wind energy is an environment-friendly and
efficient source of renewable energy. The kinetic
energy of the wind can be used to do work.

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INTRODUCTION
Suzlon group is one of the world's leading
renewable energy solutions providers. They are
revolutionizing and redefining the way sustainable
energy sources are harnessed across the world.
Suzlon group is Present in 18countries across Asia,
Americas, Australia, Europe and Africa. Suzlon is
powering a greener tomorrow with its strong
competencies in renewable energy systems.
Extensive range of robust and reliable products
backed by Suzlon's cutting-edge r&d and more
than two decades of expertise are designed to ensure
optimum performance, higher yields and
maximum return on investment for the customers.
Sustainable development is the creed that
underpins Suzlon’s be spoke initiatives to protect
the environment, strengthen communities and
propel responsible growth.
OTHER „GREEN FEATURES‟ OF ONE
EARTH
One Earth is one of greenest corporate campuses
in the world. A LEED Platinum 5 star certified
building, some of the features making it a
building are:
100% powered by on-site and off-site
renewable energy including hybrid wind turbines,
solar panels and photovoltaic cells
Rainwater harvesting facilities with on-site water
treatment and recycling facilities
On-site organic waste converter.
Harvests maximum daylight in work spaces and
common areas is ‘Office in garden’ design concept.
This unique office was designed by
CHRISTOPHER CHARLES BENNINGER and his
partners, they came up with a concept called “office
in the garden”.
The site is spread over 10.3 acres in Pune,
Maharashtra The building itself is a sustainable
and a platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) certified building.
7% of the total energy consumption of the
campus is fulfilled by 18 hybrid wind turbines.
The rest of energy demand is met from offsite
wind turbines.
The infrastructure of the campus has been
designed to enable water percolation and
control storm water runoff thus, contributing
towards an increased water level.
The structure is designed in a way to ensure
maximum daylight exposure thereby reducing
artificial lighting consumption. this
magnificent structure is one of the largest green
building projects of the country and is also one
of the India’s first buildings to be LEED
certified. Suzlon one earth is hundred percent
powered by offsite and onsite renewable
sources.
MATERIALS USED
 90% of buildings have access to natural
light which not only saves energy but also
gives a good feeling in turn increasing the
productivity
 All the glasses are in the building are
double glassed. And then again there is a
space and aluminum shades are put on the
outer side of the glass which reflects the
sunlight thereby giving them natural light
and reflecting away the heat
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  The synergy rooms and other classrooms in the
excellence academy use carpets that has
recyclable components in it .
 The walls of these synergy rooms are made by
renewable wood like bamboo etc.
 Lights and AC level in each room is sensory.
 Efficient lighting (combination of various
CFLs) used inside the building for lighting &
for outside LEDs are used
ARCHITECTURE FEATURES
 Large Indian historical campuses like Fatehpur
Sikri and the Meenakshi Temple complex in
Madurai are the inspiration for Suzlon One
Earth.
 The elements of critical rationalism are
barrowed by building architecture, with over
hangs, louvers, pergolas, courtyards, water and
natural light permeation.
 75% of the work stations is provided by
sustainable and efficient design and external
views, allowing inhabitants to enjoy seasons,
weather conditions and connect with the time of
the day.
 Aluminum louvers act as a protective skin
allowing daylight and cross ventilation. areas
having operable fenestration allows natural air
and ventilation.
 The ratio of fenestration to volume, enhancing
natural light and ventilation in a hot and dry
climatic conditions, increased by strategies
resulted in lower, thinner and longer building
shapes .
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RATINGS AND TECHNIQUES
 A world-leading wind energy company, Suzlon
Energy Limited based in Pune India.
 The architect, pledged to create the greenest
office in India. Powering a greener tomorrow.
 The architect depends exclusively on recycled
and non- toxic materials.
 A million S.F. of ground plus two levels in a
10.3-acre urban setting achieved a LEED
Platinum and TERI GRIHA.
 5 Star certification with 8 percent of its annual
energy generated on-site through photovoltaic
panels and windmills with a total incremental
cost of about 11%.
 On site154 KW of electricity is produced.
 All other energy (4MW) is produced in the
client's wind mill farms. With 92% (4 MW)
being consumed by the project is sustainable
energy making this a Zero Energy Project.
 Combined daylight and occupancy sensors
controls lighting of individual offices.
 By use of LED outdoor light systems in
comparison to conventional scheme 65% of
energy is saved.
 30 to 40% reduction in operating cost, due to
energy savings and water savings at 30%.
CONCLUSION
 Emerging Market.
 Energy Gap in demand and supply.
 365 days of solar energy is utilized.
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HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION

AC
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ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
 HERITAGE DOCUMENTATION

INTRODUCTION

Vernacular Architecture Is An Architectural Style That Is Designed Based On Local

Needs, Availability Of Construction Materials And Reflecting Local Tradition. At Least Originally
Vernacular Architecture Didn’t Use Formally Schooled Architects But Relied On The Design Skills And
Traditions Of Local Builders. It Originated And Mankind Was Forced To Make Use Of Natural Resource
Around Him And Provide Himself Shelter And Comfort Which Is Responsive To The Climate And Shield
From The Element. The Vernacular In India Denotes Low Cost Traditional Village And Small-town
Settlements Like Construction Is Carried Out Without The Help Of Architects And Professionals Where
Building Activity Is Regulated By A Long Tradition That Scratches Back For Many Centuries In Many Cases.
Climate Is A Predominant Factor Is Determining The Forms Of Vernacular Architecture In India.
Vernacular Settlements In India On The Shape And Form That Is Dictated By The Climate They Are In Or
The Socio-cultural Forms That They Are Designed To Preserve And Protect. It Is The Informal Functional
Architecture Of Structures Often In Rural Areas Of India Built Of Local Materials Aid Designed To Meet The
Needs Of Local People.

Kachcha: A Kachcha Is A Building Made Of Natural Materials Such As Grass, Bamboo, Mud Thatch Or
Sticks And Is Therefore A Short-lived Structure. Since It Is Not Made For Endurance It Requires Constant
Maintenance And Replacement.
Pakka: A Pukka Is A Structure Made From Materials Resistant To Wear Such As Forms Of Stone Or Brick
Clay Tiles, Metal Or Other Parable Materials, Sometimes Using Mortar To Bind, That Doesn’t Need To Be
Constantly Maintained Or Replaced. However, Such Structures Are Expensive To Construct As The
Materials Are Costly And More Labour Required. A Pukka May Be Elaborately Decorated In Contrast To A
Kachcha.
Semi-pakka: A Combination Of Kachcha And Pakka Style, The Semi Pakka, Has Evolved As Villagers
Have Acquired The Resources To Add Constructed Elements Of The Parable Material Characteristic Of A
Pakka Architecture As Always Evolves Organically As The Needs And Resources Of People Change.
Characteristics Of Vernacular Architecture: Dwellings And Structures That Are Built As A Product Of
Traditional Customs And Practices. Often Built By The Users Themselves. Representing A Far Less Degree
Of Specialization.

The Structures Made By Empirical Builders Without The Intervention Of Professional Architects. They Have Emerged
Out Of Hard Necessities, Work Hard And Construction. Hard Lives Construction Methodology That Natives Employee
To Build Shelters Using Locally Prevalent Resources And Conditions.

Pros And Cons Of Vernacular Architecture:

Pros:
Capitalizing On Local Knowledge And Traditions.

Taking Advantage Of Local Materials And Resources, Means That They Are Sustainable And Relatively Energy
Efficient To The Environment. For Example, They Mostly Used Natural Materials Such As Tree Trunk, Leaves, Soil
And So On To Build The Architecture. Provides Humans And The Environment A Vital Connection In Which They
Live. Humans Know Well In Using The Materials Which They Get From The Environment To Build Up The Houses.

They Can Be Designed With The Local Climatic Condition In Mind, And Often Perform Well Specifically.
They Usually Designed With Stilts To Prevent Floods And Large Windows To Provide Good Natural Ventilation.

Cons:
Limited On Materials What Are Available In Forests, Around Them Or Dug And Quarried From The Ground.

Due To Structural Constraints. Traditional Buildings Were Limited In Height.

Vernacular Architecture Designs Are Predicated On Preserving The Sanctity Of Only The Local Building Styles And
Reflect The Context Of The Community The Home Is Located.

Traditional Forms Were Built By Hand Which Is Much Slower Requiring Many
Workers On Site For A Longer Time.

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 SITE ANALYSIS
1. Location of wash room is not in the prevailing
wind direction
2. Wash room is in the north west direction which
avoids the foul smell from entering the house.
3. Numerous site elements related to site are:
access, shape, surroundings.
4. Natural factors influencing the site are:
topography, climate, wind pattern and
vegetation.
5. Temperature control.
6. Rectangular planning.
7. Entrance is from the west.
8. The neighbourhood also follows rectangular
planning and grid system.
9. The shape of the building is slightly rectangular.

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10. People chose this shape because they felt other
shapes would be a waste of space and land.
They built without the help of an engineer or an architect so the plan is trapezoioal. The slope diverts the wind
towards the building. Useful spaces with respect to functions are being created in the process and the character of site
is accentuated.

PLAN
1. A large hall with an open courtyard in the center where rain water
used to be collected but now closed by thatched roof.
2. A large room beside a kitchen having skylight. It is seperated by a
small partition wall.
3. A large bedroom with a storage ares specially designed to keep
grains.
4. There is a large living space on the extreme end of entrance. The
roof is supported by wooden pillars. It has a beautiful sky light which
brings different light inside the hall haking the place cozy and
comfortable.

SECTIONS

SECTION A-A1 VIEWS

SECTION B-B1

SECTION C-C1

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 INTERIORS

STONE GRINDER (WOLKAL) BEDROOM DETAILS

KITCHEN
BEDROOM

PLAN

CHIMNEY
COURTYARD PLAN

Courtyard: a courtyard is an enclosed area, often a space

enclosed by a building that is open to the sky. Generally,
the courtyard house type may be described as one which
has rooms surrounding to it and is open to sky. The
skylight in this courtyard house is located at the center of
the courtyard. Earlier the skylight of this house was open
to sky, but nowadays the skylight of the courtyard is
closed due to some reasons. The entry to the courtyard is
through the main entrance followed by a wide passage.
There is a large storage area at one corner of the
courtyard, this was earlier used as the grain storage, but
now it is used for storage of other household things. On
the both sides of courtyard there are bedrooms and
bathrooms.

Tulsi katta: tulsi plant is observed as the most sacred plant

in the culture of India. The sacred tulsi katta in vernacular
architecture is usually placed in the center of courtyard and
it is worshiped. The tulsi katta plays a prominent role in
vernacular architecture, being the most important element of
courtyard house. The tulsi katta in this house is not placed in
the center of courtyard, but it is placed outside the house. It
is believed that the air which flows had levels, later on it was
covered and brought to one level, may be due to this the tulsi
katta was placed outside to avoid the obstruction inside the
house.

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STORAGE INBUILT CUPBOARDS DOOR DETAIL ENTRANCE

Column details: The entrance leads to a beautiful courtyard which is flanked by two moulded columns relatively
slender in proportion their height of 21.8 m monolithically carved out of timber these columns catch attention of vision
because of their enormous look. These columns stand on grid style and each column stands on a square base and above
cylindrical with capitals at the top.

COLUMN DETAILS
Skylight and roof details: Mud walls were used in combination with timber post
creating a framed structure, but the posts were independent of the walls. Posts are
made of eucalyptus, teak and neem. These members were used in their natural shape
and rested on top of the posts often lapping on the wider part of the posts. There are
joists over the beams, the joists on top of these beams are bamboo which was
abundant and easily available in those times and it is also a strongest plant both in
tension and compression, almost comparable to steel. The beams and joist are
extended around the entire building to offer an overhanging of less than 1 1/2 ft to ROOF
save the above from the rain. On top of the bamboo joists is a well-placed layer of
twigs and coconut stem shells laid in the opposite direction to create a sheath for the
mud above. Mud is packed on to the layer of twigs and a flat roof. This layer of mud
is very thick and slightly sloped towards an end to reduce the seepage of water during
rains. Mud being an insulator it is an excellent roofing material for this semi-arid
region. As the house is situated in hot climate number of fenestrations is reduced, this
reduces the heat gained or loss, thereby keeping the inside at a suitable temperature
for human occupation. For sky light fired terracotta post is cut at the Centre and
placed on to the roof while placing the bamboo, then the mud is compacted around it.
This gives beautiful circular skylights that light up the interior with sufficient light.
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 Timber: timber is also called as lumber. It is a type of wood that has been
processed into beams and planks. A stage in process of wood production.
Timber is mainly used for structural purposes. But many other uses as
well. There are two main types of lumber. It may be supplied either rough-
sawn or surfaced on one or more of its faces.
How it is used in vernacular style: timber posts are used on roof as beams
but the posts were independent of the walls, the door frames, window
frames were local timber placed. The walls with simple joineries.

Mud: mud has been the most essential building materials suitable for
construction. The mud houses use minimal energy is comfortable year-
round. The main advantage of mud is we donot need lots of energy to
manufacture it, unlike other materials.
How it is used in vernacular style: mud is placed onto the layers of twigs
and beautiful flat roof is created. The layer of mud is generally very thick
and slightly sloped towards an end to reduce the seepage of water during
rains.
Bamboo: bamboo are a group of woody perennial ever green plant. It is a fastest growing and renewable natural
buliding material. Bamboo due to their. It is light weight and stiff compressive strength. Tensile strength is long been
used as scaffolding material.
How it is used in vernacular style: the joists on top of the timber beams were bamboo is placed.

Terracotta: it can be used on the exterior or interior of

a building a piece of terracota is composed of a mallow
clay we closing a void space.
How it is used in vernacular style: is used in skylight in
the hous in the shape of pot.this gives a beautiful
skylight that light up the interior space with sufficient
light.

Presented by: Aamina Muqaddus, Charitha.B.R, Inchara.K, Manasa.T.S, Nadia fathima,

Nandeesh.K.M, Rahul.R.Sharma, Rohini.T.R, Sayyada Iffath fathima, Sowbhagya.S,
Tayyaba.S.D, Vidya.R.H, Yashaswini.A, Emil Mathew Renjit.
Guided by: Ar. Rubina Mehraj
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 ”THE LADY OF PARIS”

-
(Vidya hitti)

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 ART
“CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE”.
- HENRI MATISSE

CO
RN
ER
Art by – Nadia Fatima, 7th Sem
Art by – Kirankumar K Bandi, 5th Sem
 “Architecture as a carrier of culture”
Writer:
Perhaps the most well known line of Robert. L. Peters Sharvari Y, 5th Sem
“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values
determine the future”, shows how culture and
architecture are not just intertwined with each other
but also define the future they behold. Manifestation of
culture masked behind its layers of abstraction shows
how we’ve evolved with one’s approach towards
design.
Back in the days, a rich culture of a region was
determined by royal and mighty empires, bright colors,
sculptures that depicted tales and everyday life.
Individuality was a key element where culture was
very subjective to region and the people who lived
there.

But in today’s time culture is mostly sophisticated and
contemporary, where more importance has been given to
the purpose of the space.
History of a place, of a structure, speaks a lot more than
the tales it has encountered, as many claim walls have ears
too and communicate to those who’d actually listen since
it has witnessed many untold stories-
“Architecture becomes a frame for constructed situations”
- Bernard Tshumi, is quite self-explanatory.
Architecture and culture are two sides of the same coin.
Even though they are dovetail, one side is usually given up
over the other. Some structures are a dramatic paradigm to
this statement.
Culture has two issues or is a part of two types of
situation:
 Activities that are often understood as specific to
architecture.
 Inextricably connected to the realm of
human existence and demacrates how
human life differentiates itself from nature.
Egypt, greece, rome etc, holds one of the most
oldest architecture styles, they were all
different yet so similar in many ways.
And in today’s concrete jungle we live in, we
are different yet bonded by our cultures.
Today’s generation has got one quality which
many of them did’nt, “adaptability”. Hence the
urge to bring back the olden yet golden culture
into our lives through design would be the best
gift we’d give ourselves.
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 PHOT0
“YOU DONT TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH, YOU MAKE IT”.
- ANSEL ADAMS

GR
EFFLUGENCE
This Year Has Been Irresolute, Life’s Been Whirlwind And Blurry. While
We Spend Most Of Our Time Intramural, Yet We Take No Notice Of
AP
HY
Beauty In Stillness Of These Moments. While These Brownouts Quell
Us, Should We Cynosure Incandescence?

“Light Is The Giver Of All The Presences, And Material Is Spent Light.
What Is Made By Light Castes A Shadow Belongs To Light”.
- Ar. Louis I Khan
 Photographed by-Aamina Muqaddus, 7th Sem

“In the right

light, at the right
time, everything
is extraordinary”.
–Aaron Rose

As the great minds say,

Darkness cannot drive out
darkness; only light can
do that. But without
the dark we wouldn’t
know the warmth of light.

Photographed by- Md. Ifthakhar , 9th Sem

The light is same

but the source is
different; light
elevates the space,
the brownouts and
color expressions
animate one to get
silver lining
 “How would it feel Photographed by – Akashy JB, 5TH Sem
I remember
wondering to be
always together
yet forever apart?”
Dusk is just an
illusion because
the sun is either
above the horizon
or below it

Photographed by – Deekshitha HR, 5TH Sem

“We must accept

finite disappointments,
but never lose infinite
hope.”

-Martin Luther King

Photographed by – Tayyaba SD, 7th Sem

"Let's overtake all

the misery & anchor
towards the sunrise.
Why do we limit
ourselves to the
shadows when
there's light?"

You have your

mind, your soul &
your heartbeat with
you, so march on &
live your life! Let's
focus on the
exuberance & the
warmth this sphere
holds.
 COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
At Model Making Competition At JSS Institute Of
Technology, Bangalore

Model making

Workshop on material science by Bio Design Firm.

Tensile Structure
Green Walk On Environment Day

Awareness program on energy

conservation building code

AVENSIS 2020

Grey day celebration

Retro day

Portrayal of movie characters for fresher's day 2020

Face painting competition for fresher's day 2020 Mismatch day

NORTH INDIA STUDY TOUR

SOUTH INDIA STUDY TOUR

Students attended the building material expo

in BIEC Bangalore
Case study at St. Marks cathedral church Case study at Sir M
Visveswaraya Museum
 An Integral Part

NASA (National Association of students of

architecture) is Asia's largest student organization.
The main objective of NASA India is to create a
platform for architecture students to learn and
interact, engage them directly and indirectly
through both online and offline platforms. NASA
India conducts events, conventions, seminars,
workshops, design competitions & trophies and
many other activities and we are happy to be part
of this organization as 'observers'.

ZoNASA Event held at SOA SIT, Tumkur in 2018

ZoNASA Event held at ANU, Guntur in 2019

Rahul R Sharma, U.Sec 2019

Talk series by NASA India held at REVA University, 2019

Participation in fashion trophy for ZoNASA 2019

Volunteering at ANC 2020 held at Innovative film city
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2018 BATCH 2019 BATCH