COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: VERNICULAR ARCHITECTURE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 518	D	8	3	0	0	3	6

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	The objective is to instill sensitivity towards the less explored field that is concerned with Architectural building traditions/practices that are cost effective, ecologically sensible and culturally relevant. Students acquire a working vocabulary that can help them describe vernacular architecture in meaningful ways. The course introduces grass root principles of indigenous architecture that has evolved over time in response to environment, climate, culture, economy and basic human needs. The course covers variations in built forms and their environmental performance across different climatic and geographical regions of India and cases studies of adaptations of vernacular architecture in contemporary buildings.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Vernacular Architecture
2	Definitions and theories, Categories, Contextual responsiveness: Climatic, Geographical, Anthropological and Cultural influences
3	Typical building materials, Built form & elements of Vernacular Architecture
4	Construction techniques & environmental performance of Vernacular Buildings
5	Settlement Pattern, Dwelling Typology, Symbolism
6	Sustainable building materials and construction techniques
7	Midterm exam
8	traditional houses
9	Vernacular approaches in masonry construction
10	Vernacular approaches in wood buildings
11	Vernacular Landscapes
12	Public Buildings
13	student presentations 1
14	student presentations 2

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	1. Brunskill, R. W. (1987). Illustrated Handbook of Vernacular Architecture. Castle Rock : Faber & Faber. 2. Oliver, P. (1997). Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World. Cambridge : CambridgeUniversity Press.
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	not necessarily
Computer Usage:	not necessarily
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Understanding of the key issues concerning vernacular architecture
2	Understanding how residential architecture reflects and reinforces local culture as an adaptation within a specific ecosystem and climate
3	At the end of the course, the student will be able to “read” the buildings and understand their age; their original function; and how simple buildings can express a community’s history
4	Understanding of how vernacular architecture studies relate to the Western and other architectural canons
5	Understanding of Local Materials and Ability to identify and use natural building materials

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Presentation	1	10
Term Paper	1	30
Final Exam	1	30
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments	2	7	14
Final examination	1	2	2
Other	1	20	20
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6