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title: "B.Arch"
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# B.Arch

## Bachelor of Architecture

 
 

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Degree/Course of 5 year duration affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)

 

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Architectural education in C.A.T takes the challenge of preparing students to deal the uncertainty of future. This demands to focus on

 
 
- Sustainability to conserve nature for managing climate change.
 
- Exposure to new technologies like BIM, Virtual Reality and GIS.
 
- Researching social structure to understand cultural requirements.
 

 

#### Methodology adopted to meet the requirements are:

 
 
 
- Lecture by experts
 
- Hands on workshops
 
- Technology drills and workshops
 
- Taking studios outside
 
- Design outreach to deal with real problems
 
- Heritage documentation workshop at different location
 

 

### Curriculum

 
 
 

### Detailed B.Arch Syllabus (KTU - 2021 scheme)

 
 
 Semester 1
 
- Introduction to Architecture
- Theory of Structures – I
- Mathematics
- Architectural Drawings & Graphics – I
- Basic Design
- Building Materials and Construction Techniques – I
- Visual Arts and Theory
- Communication Skills and Techniques

 
 
 Semester 2
 
- Architectural Appreciation
- History of Architecture – I
- Theory of Structures – II
- Architectural Drawings & Graphics – II
- Architectural Design – I
- Building Materials and Construction Techniques – II
- Model making Workshop

 
 
 Semester 3
 
- Climate and Built form – I
- History of Architecture- II
- Theory of Structures – III
- Site Surveying and Analysis
- Architectural Design – II
- Building Materials and Construction Techniques – III
- Building Science Lab

 
 
 Semester 4
 
- Climate and Built form – II
- History of Architecture – III
- Theory of Structures – IV
- Building Services (Plumbing and Sanitation)
- Architectural Design – III
- Building Materials and Construction Techniques – IV
- Architectural Software Training

 
 
 Semester 5
 
- Landscape Architecture
- History of Architecture – IV
- Theory of Structures – V
- Building Services (Electrical and lighting)
- Architectural Design – IV
- Building Materials and Construction Techniques – V

 
 
 Semester 6
 
- History of Architecture – V
- Elective – 1
- Theory of Structures – VI
- Building Services (HVAC)
- Architectural Design – V
- Working Drawing
- Building Materials and Construction Techniques-VI

Elective-1

- Vernacular Architecture of Kerala
- Principles of Human Settlements
- Interior design

 
 
 Semester 7
 
- Practical Training

 
 
 Semester 8
 
- Architectural Acoustics
- Elective – 2
- Urban Planning
- Estimation, Specification and Budgeting
- Architectural Design – VI
- Architectural Research Methodology

**Elective – 2**

- Digital Architecture
- Sustainable Architecture
- Behavioural and Environmental Studies in Architecture
- Architectural Conservation
- Theory of Design
- Cost Effective Technology

 
 
 Semester 9
 
- Urban Design
- Housing
- Elective-3
- Professional Practice
- Architectural Design – VII
- Dissertation

 
 
 Semester 10
 
- Architectural Thesis