Seminar Abstracts 2013 - Arc

PREFACE
With the tremendous influx of development, migration and urbanization, cities are transforming physically,
culturally and socially. This perhaps is creating a great change in the pattern and character of cities and the
way we are building our cities with the current technologies and processes. Cities are growing with their
economic power to become world cities and multiplying their identities as a part of the Globalisation
phenomena in the current transnational market systems. However, the urban reality seems to be doomed due
to various adverse affects on environment and social spheres. In the current trend of urbanization, there are
many alarming issues to be addressed. The intent of the seminars is to address all these issues of concern with
strong focus creating a road map for integrated and holistic development for future.
The Seminar (as structured in the scheme syllabus) is a research paper on a subject of theoretical nature on
any aspect of architecture as a part of the V year B.Arch course. This may or may not be related to the thesis
topic.
The Head, Department of Architecture, Prof. (Dr.) S. Ramesh appointed the Seminar Co-ordinators Asst. Prof.
G. Karteek and Asst. Prof. Anil Kumar Ch. for the overall supervision from within the faculty. This document
contains all the research papers presented by V year B.Arch (Section-B) titled as Volume-I. The co-ordinators
have guided most of the papers and the individual guidance in most cases was provided by internal subject
experts namely Prof. (Dr.) S. Ramesh, Assoc. Prof. S.V. Krishna Kumar and Asst. Prof. D. Srinivas from within
the faculty. In some cases students also took the help of outside experts also.
The thrust of the seminar was on achieving a thorough understanding of the topic of study and on the ability to
present it to an intelligent and critical guidance.
DISCLAIMER
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they are in conformity with all publication terms and follow copyright rules before publication. The thoughts
expressed herein remain the responsibility of the undersigned author and have no bearing on or does not
represent those of School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
SEMINAR THEMES
Seminar Co-ordinators, have structured the course in such a manner that students had the flexibility to choose
topic of their interest out of a broad array of about fifty subjects affiliated and associated with Architecture as
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Architectural Graphics/Visual communication

Architectural/Design Theories
Architecture Styles and elements
Building management and economics
Building materials
Building Services
Building technology/safety and security
Buildings construction/Construction techniques
Built environment and behaviour
Civilizations and Settlements
Climatology/Climate responsive buildings
Coastal architecture/Eco sensitive architecture
Colour
Conservation/Conservation management/Restoration/Adaptive re-use
Contemporary Architecture and Design
Defence establishments
Digital architecture
Disaster resistant buildings/Disaster Management and preparedness
Dynamic architecture
Earth architecture
Energy/Green buildings/sustainable architecture
History of architecture
Housing/Slum development/ Slum redevelopment
Humanities and social sciences/Art and Culture
Infrastructure planning and Management
Intelligent buildings
Interior Design
Islamic architecture
Land use, zoning and Building bye-laws
Light and architecture
Low cost/Cost effective buildings and technologies
Morphology/Form and Space/Anthropometry
Open spaces
Planning Theories/Urban Planning, development and management
Product/Furniture design
Professional practise and Management
Site Planning/Landscape/Ecology/Environment/Eco-conservation/Eco-tourism
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Skyscrapers and Tall buildings

Solar passive and active architecture
Sound and Acoustics
Space structures/temporary buildings
Structural engineering
Temple Architecture/Cosmic architecture/Vastu Purusha mandala
Traditional/vernacular architecture
Transportation and transport infrastructure
Underground/Underwater space development
Universal Design/Architecture for differently able
Urban Design/Public spaces
Value Engineering
Virtual architecture
Students then gave choice of their topics of interest and the issues which they wanted to address through their
research. The course from the beginning, with the finalisation of research topics, created an opportunity for
several discussions, refining the overall research intent which then finally culminated into research papers.
Some of the research papers have been presented in conferences and have been published in recognised
International Journals and some are in the verge of getting published soon.
WHY? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? HOW? The answers for really interesting and frequently asked questions in
architecture have been discussed and presented in the form of seminar. One can expect varied topics covering
technical, metaphysical, physical, structural, psychological aspects related to architecture.
LIST OF TOPICS
S.No
Regd. No.
Name of the Student
Seminar Paper
SECTION-A
1080100001 Shibil Zubair A
1080100002 Shaik Tauqeer Ahmed
1080100003 Manjunath BN
4
5
1080100004 Anirban Jyoti Baruah

Hanisha Thirth Benna
1080100005 Bhaktula
1080100006 Tirthankar Chakraborty
1080100007 Ankit Chauhan
1080100008 Ananya Deb Mallick (W)
1080100009 Pilla Divya
10
1080100010 Noel V Johnson
11
1080100011 Neera K
12
1080100012 Chunnu Kumar
13
1080100013 Pushpendra Kumar
14
1080100014 Penzang Dorjee Lepcha
15
1080100015 Varun Maheshwari
16
1080100016 Sanjay Shovan Maiti
17
1080100017 Rahul Mandal

1080100018 Navya Nadiminti
18
19
1080100019 Vani Nayak
20
1080100020 Worshon Ngashangva
21
1080100021 Dinroop Pavithran
22
1080100022 Shahakar Aditya Pramod
"NALUKETTU" - A TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

ACCESSIBLE ARCHITECTURE FOR PUBLIC SPACES
EXPLOITATION OF ADVANTAGES OF CANALS IN VIJAYAWADA
ANCIENT TOWN PLANNING IN INDIA
STAGING ARCHITECTURE
SKY SCRAPERS
THE ARCHITECTURE OF PARKING
RIVERFRONT SPACES & DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE FOR TROPICAL CLIMATE
EVOLUTION OF DAMASCUS
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF KERALA
CONCEPT OF FLUID MECHANICS OF FLOATING AND SINKING & ITS
APPLICATION IN ARCHITECTURE
ZERO ENERGY BUILDING
TIBETAN ARCHITECTURE
URBAN ART AND INSTALLATIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON THE
ARCHITECTURE OF CITY
VISUAL PERCEPTION VIA ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION
ISLAMIC TOMBS IN INDIA (GENISIS OF THEIR DESIGN)
SENSES IN ARCHITECTURE: ARCHITECTURE AS A MULTI SENSORY
EXPERIENCE
CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES: THE CASE OF
HAMPI, INDIA
HUMAN CONNECTION TO NATURE WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ADAPTIVE REUSE
MOBILE FLOATING ARCHITECTURE
24
1080100025 Shreya Ratakonda
25
1080100026 Shashank Sagar
26
1080100027 Tharana Sanil (W)
27
1080100028 Himanshu Saxena
28
1080100029 Devasheesh Singh
29
1080100030 K Kavi Sumi
30
1080100031 Nimitha Suru (W)
31
1080100032 Kumar Rahul Verma
32
1080100033 Upare Swapnil Vinayak
33
1080100034 Vinita Vishwakarma
APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE IIIRD SPACE IN SOCIAL

AND ARCHITECTURAL REALMS
ELEMENTS OF BUILDING
THE LIGHT IN MY ROOM: DESIGN APPROACH TO HUMAN
BEHAVIOUR AND NEEDS
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTION CENTER ALONG WITH
OPEN SPACES
WINDOWS AND ENERGY EFFECIENCY
PARAMETRIC DESIGN
SETTELEMENT ALONG THE LAKE PICHOLA, UDAIPUR
PROPORTION SYSTEMS IN ARCHITECTURE
PHENOMENOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN ARCHITECTURE
VERTICAL GARDEN
SECTION-B
01
1080100060
A Harvind Raj
02
1080100058
Akil P
03
1080100069
Anamika (W)
04
1080100042
Ashish Gautam
05
1080100067
Bhartendu Vimal
06
1080100039
Bikramjit Bora
07
1080100064
Chaitanya Gautam Sunil
08
1080100045
Dharanidharan K
09
1080100059
10
1080100049
Gautham R
Ghoniya Rahul
Kishorbhai
11
1080100066
Harde Sumit Vilas
12
1080100063
Karanam Sumana (W)
13
1080100054
Kheyali Majumdar (W)
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN DRAVIDIAN

TEMPLES
IMPACT OF BUILT FORMS, OPEN SPACES AND LANDSCAPE ON THE
MICRO CLIMATE
APPLICATION OF VERNACULAR ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES IN
CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE
VENICE: EVOLUTION AND SUBMERGENCE
IMPACT OF FLOODS IN LOW LYING AREAS OF VIJAYAWADA
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES IN THE EASTERN COAST OF
INDIA
ECOPOLIS ARCHITECTURE: A NEED FOR THE FUTURE
TENSIGRITY AND ITS APPLICATION IN ARCHITECTURE
USER REFINEMENTS IN ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON BUILT FORM
POLITICAL AFFECT ON ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACES
DANCE AND ARCHITECTURE
14
1080100048
Lunkim Tingneilam
Khongsai (W)
15
1080100040
Michael Borah
16
1080100057
Mohd. Shibin N
17
1080100062
18
1080100056
Mohit Sama
Nimmagadda Monisha
(W)
19
1080100068
Noorien (W)
20
1080100041
Rajdip Das
21
1080100053
Rebakah Kurien (W)
PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL HOUSES OF THE KUKI TRIBES

GLOBAL URBAN CRISIS: INTERACTIVE STREET = SAFE-CITIES
USE OF ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGIES USING BAMBOO AND EARTH IN
KERALA
REVIVING THE VALUES OF RIVER YAMUNA
IMPACT OF COLOUR IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
IMPACT OF MASS TRANSIT ON THE SURROUNDING AREA
ADVERSE EFFECT OF URBAN HOUSING ON SOCIETY AND
ENVIRONMENT
INNOVATIONS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN INDIA
URBAN CONSERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF CONNAUGHT
PLACE
22
1080100050
Roshan Kumar
23
1080100061
S Gautham Ratna Kumar
24
1080100065
Satweli Vandana (W)
25
1080100035
Soman Arun Anand
26
1080100046
Varun Khanna
27
1080100062
Mohit Sama
28
1080100063
Karanam Sumana (W)
29
1080100064
30
1080100065
Satweli Vandana (W)
31
1080100066
Harde Sumit Vilas
32
1080100067
Bhartendu Vimal
33
1080100068
Noorien (W)
IMPACT OF METRO STATION ON THE SURROUNDING LAND USE
34
1080100069
Anamika (W)
APPLICATION OF VERNACULAR ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES IN

CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE
UNDERGROUND SPACE DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN AREAS

STRATEGIES OF IMPROVING NATURAL LIGHT IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS
MODERN INTERPRETATION OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE
TRANSITION SPACES ACTS AS A LINK BETWEEN SPACES
REVIVING THE VALUES OF RIVER YAMUNA

UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR RECREATIONAL OPEN
SPACES

STRATEGIES OF IMPROVING NATURAL LIGHT IN URBAN BUILDINGS
POLITICS AND ARCHITECTURE
NALUKETTU: TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

1080100001
SHIBIL ZUBAIR.A
azshibi@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The aim of this project is to do a detailed study and reproducing the design of traditional residential building Nalukettu
in Kerala. Nalukettu is the traditional homestead, where many generations of families are lived. The Nalukettu is the
traditional style of architecture of Kerala, where in a house has a quadrangle in the centre. Originally the abode of the
wealthy Brahmin and Nair families, this style of architecture has today become a status symbol among the well to do in
Kerala. These traditional buildings are typically a rectangular structure where four halls are joined together with a
central court yard open to the sky. Every structure faces the sunlight, and there is excellent ventilation. Implementing
the nalukettu building technics into modern houses, such as instead of woods and roofing tiles concrete is used.
And flooring
tiles, roofing
tiles, plastering work,
painting
work
is
needed
for
aesthetical
appearance. This design comprises of concrete pillars, concrete slabs, and lintels.
NEED FOR ACCESSIBLE ARCHITECTURE IN PUBLIC SPACES

1080100002
Shaik Tauqeer Ahmed
tauqeer.ahmed15@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Owing to the traditional conception of the disabled as a person who has to be dependant, it had not been a common
practice in the past for disabled people to be active users of public buildings and spaces. It had been presupposed that
people with disabilities had to be taken care of by the family within the confines of the domestic space. However, as a
result of changes in governmental policies to address the need to train persons with disabilities to acquire skills and
necessary vocations and professions for active participation in the socio-economic development process, there is an
upsurge of the number of disabled persons who are leading active public lives, becoming part of the user-group
utilizing public buildings for production, recreation, commerce, transportation, education etc. The paper describes the
need for accessible architecture for ones journey from his main door to a public space. The research focuses mainly
on public spaces like the bus stops and the road junction. In conclusion, the paper recommends a number of
interventions which can be undertaken to create a positive framework within which barrier-free design consciousness
can be employed to promote effective macro-accessibility.
Key words: Accessible, universal design, barrier free environment, disabled, old, public amenity.
EXPLOITATION OF ADVANTAGES OF CANALS IN VIJAYAWADA

1080100003
Manjunath BN
manjunathbn007@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Vijayawada, Class 1 city having a population of 10, 48.000 (Census 2011) is the fast growing and the 3rd largest city in
the state of Andhra Pradesh spread over the area 62 km2 , spreading along northern side of the River Krishna. There
are three canals in Vijayawada municipality namely Eluru canal, Ryves canal and Bandar canal. For the study purpose
Ryves canal has been taken among 3 canals of the city. The purpose of the study is to utilize the advantages of
presence of Canals in the City of Vijayawada, in all possible ways, like how other places with Canals amidst the city
across the globe have developed and utilized the advantages of the Canals in terms of Recreation, Open Spaces,
Transportation, etc.
ANCIENT TOWN PLANNING IN INDIA

1080100004
Anirban Jyoti Baruah
aj3953@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
In the course of the early excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro in the 1920s1930s, the Indus Valley civilization
came to be recognized by the world as the first urban culture of South Asia. In the beginning, scholars such as Sir
John Marshall claimed that the Indus Valley civilization represented an indigenous culture that set the foundation for
later Vedic, Buddhist, and Hindu civilization (Marshall 1931). Even though some scholars proposed that the idea of
civilization had diffused from the West (Wheeler 1968), the achievements of this culture soon came to be regarded as
an important validation for the antiquity of Indian civilization as a whole.
STAGING ARCHITECTURE
1080100005
Hanisha Thirth Benna Bhaktula
hanithirth@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Every room is a stage, every public space is a theatre, and every faade is a backdrop. Each has places for entry and
exit, scenery, props, and a design that sets up potential relationships between people. In this sense, architecture and
theatre are sister arts, creating worlds where people interact in studied spatial relationships. However, to call
architecture theatrical is often meant as a criticism, implying that it is showy and shallow. Shopping malls, themed
villages, and Postmodernism in general are regularly dismissed as theatrical. Yet the noble, subtle, and human art of
theatre is perhaps architectures most powerful ally in exploring the social impact of design: how space shapes actions
and relationships. Theatre offers a manipulable realm of make believe that can reflect on real situations, characters,
and places. In this protected field of play, an architect and director may set up situations that actors explore
emotionally in movement and gesture. In this sense, theatre demonstrates architecture, playing on exactly the issues
of interpersonal relationships in space that architects engage most pointedly in designing buildings for public space
and urban life. Through theatre, a designer may explore physical and social space in real time, at a real scale, and with
real people.
Keywords: Theatre, Architecture, Theatrical intentions in Architecture.
SKY SCRAPERS
1080100006
Tirthankar Chakraborty
titu.chokroborty@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Since man walks the earth, he attempts to dominate his surroundings by creating tall and large buildings. The Egyptian
Pyramids, the Roman colloseum, the medieval cathedrals, they all served the purpose of expressing and confirming
the dominating position of those who built them. In present day, tall building development involves various complex
factors such as economics, architectural styles, technology, municipal regulations and politics.as a matter of fact there
are many technological limitations and the prevailing strategy to overcome or at least minimize these technological
issues of tall buildings, especially with regards to the wind effect on the structures and facades of the building. Any Tall
building can vibrate in both the directions of Along wind and Across wind caused by the flow of wind. Modern Tall
buildings designed to satisfy lateral drift requirements, still may oscillate excessively during wind storm. These
oscillations can cause some threats to the Tall building as buildings with more and more height becomes more
vulnerable to oscillate at high speed winds. Sometimes these oscillations may even cause discomfort to the occupants
even if it is not in a threatening position for the structural damage. So an accurate assessment of building motion is an
essential prerequisite for service ability. There are few approaches to find out the Response of the Tall buildings to the
Wind loads.
This report tries to tell you the threats to tall buildings, its design solution through its modification and other design
considerations while designing forms and sustainable way of living.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF PARKING

1080100007
Ankit Chauhan
sonnnyspa@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Parking is an important consideration for all cities. Well designed and balanced parking controls can maximize the
efficiency of road space, allowing clients to visit businesses, customers to visit retail establishments and local residents
to improve their mobility while undertaking economic and social activities. Adequate parking supply is needed in cities
to encourage retail and commercial activities and to satisfy residential and visitor demands. At the same time, and
increasingly in cities with high vehicle ownership, parking controls can provide a powerful tool for restricting excessive
use of private modes by limiting public space allocated to parking, thereby encouraging preferred modes such as
public transport. A parking scheme can be introduced to a city to address existing transport problems or be introduced
to support and compliment a large cost-intensive public transport scheme, thereby improving the cost effectiveness of
that scheme.
This study addresses measures not only for car parking, but also for bicycles, freight vehicles, taxis, and rickshaws.
PPP schemes are also important as a means to implement parking initiatives and appropriate guidance is included in
this research paper. In the first section of this research paper, policy background and development strategies for
medium sized cities in India are explained. This is followed by an explanation of the process and necessary steps for
parking planning. Tools for designing parking measures are explained with reference to international experiences and
case studies and two Indian market case studies. The requirements for the parking of rickshaws, bicycles and freight
vehicles are also discussed. Finally, standards for parking and examples of parking developments using PPP schemes
are explained. The paper will provide an insight to the existing parking problems and their solutions, and will break the
dilemma of solving these problems with multi level parking infrastructure.
RIVERFRONT SPACES & DEVELOPMENT

1080100008
Ananya Deb Mallick
ananya_joey@yahoo.co.in
ABSTRACT
From time immemorial, rivers have brought its surroundings riches, - Fertile soil, fresh water for irrigation, good
harvest, clans settling bringing in trade, slowly developing into villages, towns ,& then into cities. In fact, most of the
worlds most important cities have developed along riversides. These are ways how a river develops its either sides.
How does a riverfront develop a river? As more cities envision their riverfronts as livelypublic destinations that people
coming back to, they come up with framework to create vibrant public spaces, and by extension- a vibrant city.
A public space may be a gathering space or a part of a neighbourhood, downtown, special district, waterfront or other
area within the public realm that helps promote social interaction and a sense of community. As with all categories of
Great places, it is important to identify what sets a space apart from other spaces so as to qualify it to a great space
designation.
ENERGY EFFICIENT LANDSCAPES FOR TROPICAL CLIMATE

1080100009
Pilla Divya
divya.pilla91@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement - Already sufficient research reinforced with experimental studies are available on heat gain and
heat loss in built environment through various landscape design parameters. There is an urgent need to bring
awareness to consider all energy conserving techniques simultaneously while designing/constructing build-up areas.
Approach The study is based on Energy consumption which can be reduced in heating and cooling of buildings from
50-80% if the buildings landscaping and other external features are designed considering the microclimate and the
topography of the place. The energy efficient landscape design tools enable decision-making process effectively both
at the conceptual and final stage of design of built up areas and it can even be integrated in the decision making matrix
with respect to landscape parameters for conservation of energy. Conclusion - Carefully positioned trees can save up
to 25% of the energy a typical household uses for cooling (U.S. DOE, US department of energy, 2007). As we know
the present use of earths resources has been extensive, and if we continue with our comfortable usage of resources;
there will not be any Non-renewable resources left on earth. When we come to architecture, the rapid change in the
technology has enabled us people to construct building with its environment almost anywhere on the earth. In doing
so, we polluted our earth and making it fit for nothing for future generations. It is critical time to adopt Energy Efficiency
methods in almost every constructive field and experience the comforts using efficient methods. This following paper is
to give an idea about what has happened to the Environment and how can we overcome the problems of really bad
resource management through ENERGY EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING.
Keywords: Xeriscaping, Heat island effect, Micro climate, Storm water management, Dust absorbing capacity,
albedos.
EVOLUTION OF DAMASCUS
1080100010
Noel V Johnson
noelj1412@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement This study aims to track the evolution of the city of Damascus (now in modern day Syria), from
its inception as a small village settlement around an oasis 4000 years back to its present mutli-cultural identity.
Approach The evolution has been studied under different time periods, depending on the rulers, and their different
approaches to town planning. The present day problems have also been mentioned.
Conclusion Solutions for the present day problems have been suggested.
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF KERALA

1080100011
Neera K
neerasona@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Kerala traditional-vernacular houses perform refined models of tropical architecture developed within Western Ghats
enclave in the southernmost part of the west coast of India. The architecture is so distinct from mainstream of high
traditional Indian architectures that suggest existence of hidden indigenous tradition. People are not aware about the
uniqueness of real Kerala tradition and architecture. They often try to imitate certain features without understanding its
functionality. Here I want to revive Kerala traditional architecture. This paper focuses on the influence of vastu shastra
and vernacular architecture on the traditional hoses of Kerala and also typology of traditional houses based on social
and cultural factors.
CONCEPT OF FLUID MECHANICS OF FLOATING AND SINKING & ITS APPLICATION

IN ARCHITECTURE
1080100012
Chunnu Kumar
ckrcpspa@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The urban population of India stands at 300 million which is approximately a third of the total population. It is projected
that by 2045 nearly 800 million Indians will be living in its cities - more than the total population of the whole of presentday Europe. Already, the infrastructures of all the six mega- and 40 million-plus cities of India are under very severe
stress. The ground water is depleting rapidly, pollution is reaching crisis levels, the transportation system is in disarray,
and sewerage and sanitation are in shambles, all of which is affecting public health and hygiene.1Consequently, land
value is increasing in larger cities more rapidly. This paper analyses the sustainable solutions to overcome these
problems by providing new alternatives to develop human habitation on water surfaces like along river water front, low
lying water areas, coastal areas, lakes etc. This is also an approach to develop recreational features and luxury
amenities on water surfaces.
The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that in all scenarios, the average rate
of rise during the 21st century is very likely to exceed the 1961 to 2003 average rate of 1.8 0.5 mm per year. The
central estimate of the rate of sea level rise during 2090 to 2099 is 3.8 mm per year, which exceeds the central
estimate of 3.1 mm per year for 1993 to 2003.2And approximately half of that increase is attributed to the ocean
expanding as it warms.The inevitable rise in sea level that comes with climate change is going to make it increasingly
Urban crisis in India: new initiatives for sustainable cities, by P. G. DharChakrabarti

Projections of Global Average Sea Level Change for the
21st Century
2http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/ch10s10-6-5.html,
difficult to control flooding in low-lying areas. But instead of cursing their fate, architects should think to develop human
habitation on water.
Analysis of floating systems on the basis of the concepts of fluid mechanics is analysed. An analytical procedure is
developed to understand the theory behind floating and sinking mechanism of an object. Centre of gravity is an
important factor to understand and to design the whole system further. Effect of removing mass from a floating system,
adding mass to a floating system and shifting mass on the floating system, thus on the centre of gravity of the whole
floating system is explained, which is very important for discussion of meta-centre concept contributing towards
stability of the floating system.Laws of flotation (Archimedes Principle) are explained to understand the reason of
buoyant force, its magnitude and direction, whichprovides an answer of how and why does any object float on a liquid
interface?.
For designing any system, the role of stability and equilibrium is very significant. Here, the concept of meta-centre and
its calculationis quite helpful to explain and quantify the magnitude of statical stability of a floating system, which is
explained with three possible cases of equilibrium. Further, the understandings of all these concepts and calculations
are integrated to define the approach to make a floating system or floating space for habitation in a much stable form.
Important components of a floating system are also discussed to understand the mechanism of a floating body on a
liquid interface in relation with stability. Thus, keeping all the above mentioned concepts and analysis, possible
solutions are provided with different materials for making a floating system or space at a very basic level.
Keywords:Fluid Mechanics, Floating, Sinking, Meta-Centre, Statical Stability, Floating System, Buoyancy, Floatation,
Buoyant Force, Equilibrium, mooring system, Light-Weight Concrete and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Filling
Concrete, Pontoons.
ZERO ENERGY BUILDING

1080100013
Pushpendra Kumar
Pushpendra.spa@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Today in India more than 60% of population is spending their time just to gather the basic needs of the life i.e.; drinking
water, electricity and cooking fuel. This is a biggest barrier in our countrys ennoblement because its affecting our daily
life, child education, economy of the country, life style of the common people and many more. Every environmental
process works in a cycle. If any phase of this cycle is disturbed by human or anything else , the whole cycle would be
disturb and result will be more disastrous, so with the disturbance in any part of environmental cycle ,whole ecosystem
would get disturb and whole process would stop at that time and we are doing everything to disturb this balance . We
are facing lot of problems because of this environmental imbalance and only we are responsible for this. We are using
nonrenewable resources and their requirement is increasing day by day with the increase in population. This is
affecting our environment. Due to the usage of oil and coal as fuel air pollution is increasing, due to which ecosystem is
getting disturbed leading shortage of drinking water .with the unstoppable withdrawing of ground water every day for
commercial as well as personal use, fresh water level which is only 3% is decreasing and would vanish one day and
every natural thing is getting polluted by human because of his greed to exploit resources, so we should start
conserving these energy resources. There are many solutions for do so, one of them is to adopt zero energy building
concept, by which we could minimize energy usage .In today scenario we should adopt zero energy building concepts
in our country, which is an autonomous building energy concept and is defined as a building that produces as much
energy as it uses from renewable energy sources at the site. Zero-energy buildings can exchange energy with the
power grid as long as the net energy balance is zero on an annual basis. This will help to control ground water level
and helps to control the pollution of the environment, will make our environment pollution free and will control the
disturbed eco cycle.
Keywords: Zero energy building, energy savings, water harvesting, Eco system, solar energy, renewable energy.
TIBETAN ARCHITECTURE: ITS CHARACTERISTICS

1080100014
Penzang Dorjee Lepcha
penzong@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Tibets architecture is unique, though early forms of Tibetan Monastic architecture show resemblance from its Indian
contemporaries, it has developed its own identity and unique style to call it their own. The development in vernacular
residences is also a very important milestone in the development of its architectural style as it coherently developed
with the climate and natural resources available for building. Tibets architecture has greatly influenced the architecture
of present Bhutan, Ladakh and Sikkim. With modern materials widely available, this form of architecture is also turning
into a plastic architecture, this, according to the experts are endangering the typical and original essence of Tibetan
architecture.
In this, a case study of Lhasa Jokhang is documented according to the study done by Tibet Heritage Fund. It also
details out the major characteristics of Tibetan architecture as a whole by identifying different types of builtform. The
study deals with the need to preserve and conserve age old Tibetan style of architecture and structures to its original
status, some of these buildings date back to early 7th century and stands as a testimony for Tibets spirituality, tradition
and culture. Wood, stone and paint work of the artisans involved in this architecture is also an art worth preserving.
These buildings also face a major threat due to earthquake as it is located in a seismically earthquake prone zone. The
wall mural paintings demands proper care and repair due to dust, climate and sooth from the butter lamps lit inside the
assembly hall as a ritual offering. And the last but notorious threat to these buildings has hitherto been fire, Tibetan
architecture makes extensive use of wood for structural support, decorative element, floorings and ceiling. And these
woods are constantly in threat from the fire being used in the monastery or homes for domestic and traditional ritual
ceremony.
Keywords:
Tibetan Monastic Architecture resemblance to Indian contemporaries. Vernacular Architecture with climate and natural
resources, Tibetan architecture influential for other states, Case study of Lhasa Jokhang, Threat due to earthquake,
fire and modern building materials.
URBAN ART AND INSTALLATIONS AND ITS COMMUNITY LEVEL IMPACT IN INDIA
1080100015
Varun Maheshwari
varunmhshwr5@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This paper gives a study to understand the overall impact of the urban art on the indian context. In this paper, I will lay
out some of the issues that need to be addressed when thinking about and studying how the arts impact communities,
in addition to providing an introduction to the literature on arts impact studies. I begin discussing the mechanisms
through which the arts are said to have an impact. Following this is a discussion of key theoretical and methodological
issues involved in studying the impact of the arts. I conclude by giving general ways in which individual /community
level public art effects the society .I also gave recommendations to enhance the role of public art in the community
level programmes. This paper contains the case studies which elaborates how the arts effects communities which were
immune to such kind of social and economic activities and its effects from interpersonal to community as a whole.
Keywords: Public art, community, street installations, vandalism
VISUAL PERCEPTION VIA ARCHITECTURAL COMPOSITION

1080100016
Sanjay Shovan Maiti
sanjay171188@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Architecture is a reflection of our society. It affects our moods and lifts our spirit, ultimately contributing to our wellbeing. Consequently, spatial quality is a veryimportant factor. Light and shadows, scale, vertical and horizontal
movement, unity & continuity, hierarchy, transitions, thresholds, transformation and spatial emotions influence the
quality of holistic expression of a space. Since every single piece is playing a part of the masterpiece,the attention to or
the misplacement of unattended affairs will in the end cause an assonanceor dissonance. The visual perception or
visualisation helps to design a quality space.The visual perception should be based on the knowledge of certain
functional and aesthetic principles which derives the resultant output. Architecture is experienced or perceived on
different levels- functional, sensual and emotional. We know that the functional facet of architecture is the prime criteria
for evaluating the built space. The emotional aspect of architecture is basically concerned with what a particular space
makes the user feel- Whether the dimensions, materials, proportions of the space contributes towards creating a
feeling of discomfort or pleasure, joy or depression. In the Sensual experience of architecture, a majority give the prime
importance to the visual experience. Somehow, vision tends to dominate all the other senses. Granted that
architecture has an intellectual content, conveys social meanings or is able to alter some of our physiological states,
nevertheless all of these attributes must initially be received through sensory perception. It is the visual, tactile and
auditory effect of buildings, which makes an impression on us and through which all other effects must be conveyed.
Clearly dominant among the senses involved must be the visual.
Architecture is one such art wherein even the observer is a part of it. It is like a three dimensional painting where one
can walk into. Thus architecture is a Three-Dimensional composition. Gestalt psychology affirms that the mind will
simplify the visual environment in order to understand it. Given any composition of forms, we tend to reduce the
subject matter in our visual field to the simplest and most regular shapes. The simpler and more regular a shape is, the
easier it is to perceive and understand. But architecture is not mainly about creating picturesque compositions. That
is, looking at architecture as a composition would include looking at the relationship of all the elements such as
functional spaces, articulation of spaces, transition and threshold spaces, use of materials, scale of the spaces, texture
and the colours, play of light, circulation patterns etc.
In architecture, there is a continuous need to keep the identity of each element, whilst making it interact with the whole
composition because each element is as important as the other. One by one it helps to complete the whole.
Nowadays, the practice and the learning of Architecture ends up being done through a mere collection of a number of
drawings. The plan usually becomes the first attempt that a student makes as a step towards designing. But
architectural design is not merely about drawing out a plan. It is the concept in the mind of the designer, which gives
birth to a design, which is further implemented in terms of the built form to create Architecture. Architecture needs to be
looked at in all respects. Since a building is never actually viewed as a plan or an elevation, it is very important for an
architect to be able to conceive the design visually in his mind. It takes a great deal of time and experience to reach
that level of maturity. For students and beginners it is a little difficult to comprehend an un-built design as a whole. But
for a good architect, it is essential to be able to see and develop sensitivity towards the built environment. Thus being
students of architecture it is essential to try to see architecture as a three dimensional composition and develop an
instinct to be able to design any environment.
This dissertation begins with the hypothesis that architecture can be perceived as a composition It aims to be a step
towards developing the skill of designing, which shall prove useful to any designer and especially an architect.
ISLAMIC TOMBS IN INDIA (GENISIS OF THEIR DESIGN)

1080100017
Rahul Mandal
mandalrahul14@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem statement - this paper reports on the findings of a study to seek acknowledged the influence of different
traditions-Buddhist and Hindu as well as other Asian and Mediterranean traditions on evolution of the form of Islamic
tombs. It makes a detailed examination of the Indo-Islamic tombs under consideration: their description, size, plan and
elevation including the interior space and application of the mandala patterns over the tomb structures, the techniques
of construction, masonry and artisanship employed in them. It explains the place and relevance of each monument in
the overall scheme of Indo-Islamic architectural development and growth as well as the importance of each by itself. It
delves into the religious, philosophical and mathematical bases of the architecture and its application to tomb-building.
Keywords: Islamic Architecture, Tombs in India, Evolution of form.
SENSES IN ARCHITECTURE: ARCHITECTURE AS A MULTI SENSORY EXPERIENCE

1080100018
Navya Nadiminti
navyanadiminti@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The culture and practice of architecture is regarded as a principally visual field. The sense of sight dominates the
remaining senses, which lack purposeful engagement in current architecture. This research ventures to recognise
the potential of multi-sensory engagement in order to embellish the architectural experience. Besides the functional
demands the question for design should be how the people feel inside the building and how they are going to
experience the space. Not only in terms of how the space looks, but also how it touches, how it smells, sounds and
maybe even tastes. Architecture is a multi-sensory experience. Architects should make use of this fact to create
buildings that are more intense, more exciting and profound than three dimensional objects that address the vision
only.
The research undertaken considers a phenomenological approach, aiming to investigate and explore an
architecture that is enriched with the application of the senses: touch, smell and sound in addition to sight.
CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES: THE CASE OF HAMPI, INDIA

1080100019
Vani Nayak
archivani.spa@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural
and natural heritages are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds
of East Africas Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Baroque cathedrals of Latin
America and the ruins of Hampi in India make up our worlds heritage.
The World heritage sites represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. It exhibits an important interchange of
human values, over a span of time, or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or
technology, monumental arts, town-planning, or landscape design. It bears a unique or exceptional testimony to a
cultural tradition or to a civilization which is/ was living. Noting that the cultural and the natural heritage is increasingly
subject to natural and/ or man-made factors of destruction, therefore needs to be preserved as part of the world
heritage of mankind as a whole.
This report is about the conservation of these cultural world heritage sites with the help of a case study on the
world heritage site of Hampi in India.
Keywords: Architectural heritage and conservation::cultural ethos
HUMAN CONNECTION TO NATURE WITHIN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

1080100020
Worshon Ngashangva
worshon@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Since research has shown a connection to nature is beneficial to human wellbeing, it is problematic that human
connections to nature are under-represented within built environments in this modern world. The objective of this
qualitative study is to define what constitutes a human connection to nature within the built environment using Stephen
R. Kellerts framework of biophilic design. This study took place at Interfaces Showroom and Offices in Atlanta,
Georgia, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Commercial Interior (CI) platinum-certified office
environment.
Emergent themes resulting from the data indicated the following: (a) participants felt connected to nature and felt the
connection positively affected their health, attitude, job performance and job satisfaction; (b) outside views and natural
daylight facilitated a number of nature-connections; (c) more subtle nature-connections were valued by participants,
but not overtly recognized as connections to nature;(d) the surrounding community development created positive
experiences for participants within the interior environment
and (e) vernacular connections were also found to be a valued part of the interior environment. Hopefully this research
will serve to inform others on varied ways to create human connections to nature within the built environment using a
framework of biophilic design. It is also hoped these research findings could inform empirical research on the humancentered and financial benefits of creating human connections to nature within the built environment.
Keywords: Biophilic Design, Emotional affinity towards nature, Low environmental impact design, Vernacular
dimension of biophilic design, Placelessness
ADAPTIVE REUSE
1080100021
Dinroop Pavithran
dinroop@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Form follows function is the credo of utilitarian architecture, but what happens when functions change? The
detritus of modern society is all around us, particularly in rural community centres. Abandoned manufacturing,
institutional and educational buildings left behind by urban sprawl provide an invaluable opportunity to revitalize
flagging communities by creative reuse of pre-existing infrastructure. A healthy urban area must be always in a
process of adaptation. Even in urban conservation when preservation of a valuable, past becomes a priority in its
certain context, we cant afford to fix the past as it was, or in practice it is also not possible nor desirable. We preserve
the past to better live the present and the future.
MOBILE FLOATING ARCHITECTURE

1080100022
Shahakar Aditya Pramod
adityaspavij14@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The floating architecture basically is the human habitable spaces created on the surface of water to accommodate the
perceptual way of living on the planet but more on the water than the land. The earth consists of 70% water and 30%
land approximately where every different indigenous flora and fauna has flourished since the genesis of our mother
earth based on its climate and environment that it provides at different regions. Humans have evolved to live on land
as their home and shelter. Water(Ocean) were generally used for travelling to different parts of the land and the land
has been used to establish settlement alongside the rivers flowing through the land and meeting the ocean.
Throughout history, living on the water has symbolized the dream of living in a symbiotic relationship with nature, much
closer than would ever be possible on dry land. The floating architecture assumes an utopia, imaginary city that dwells
on water on a larger scale . As the population on the land is increasing day by day the number of houses to
accommodate them is also increasing resulting in the concrete jungle and the steel and glass high rise structures.
The topic tries to drift away from living on land and using the vastness of water to find the possible way of using it to
create spaces that can serve residential, commercial as well as recreational purposes.
APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE IIIRD SPACE IN SOCIAL AND

ARCHITECTURAL REALMS
1080100025
Shreya Ratakonda
shreyaratakonda@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
The third place, or as we call them today, the hang out places have always been an integral part of society, be it in the
urban, suburban or the rural context. Traditionally, the role they play in the functioning of a society is vital in that they
provide a platform for people to gather, put aside the concerns of home and work (the first and second places
respectively) and relax with food and lively conversation. These places act as a buffer between the stressful first and
second places and help the individual regain the balance of his social life.
Third places exist on neutral ground and serve to level their guests to a condition of social equality. Within these
places, conversation is the primary activity and the major vehicle for the display and appreciation of human personality
and individuality. Third places are taken for granted and mostly have a low profile. Since the formal institutions of
society make stronger claims on the individual, third places are normally open in the off hours, as well as other times.
The character of a third place is predominantly determined by its clientele and is marked by a playful mood, which
contrasts with peoples more serious involvement in other spheres.
With the new concepts of urban planning and land zoning, the traditional third places in our country such as
coffeehouses, low cost eateries, etc. are slowly being converted into entirely residential zones. Hence the world (in a
manner of speaking) of the individual shrinks to home and work, thus putting an inordinate amount of stress on both
institutions, thereby reducing stability in the former and productivity in the latter.
Such are the characteristics of third places that appear to be universal and essential to a vital informal public space.
Keywords: Architectural heritage and conservation::cultural ethos
ELEMENTS OF BUILDING
1080100026
Shashank Sagar
sagarshashank2406@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement This paper traces the origin of the terms associated with the elements through history to
understand the most fundamental concepts and attributes element possess and the purpose for which they were
developed. Approach Good architecture is a balanced composition of these elements (roof, floor, walls, doors,
window and stairs). The evolution of each element is tracked to highlight milestones, influences and considerations
that shaped the elements over the course of time. From primeval buildings to modern architecture. The understandings
of space are made in architecture by these different elements that constitute the basic identifiable parts of the manmade or, built environment. These elements are broadly classified as as wall, door, and roof. Each of these elements
possesses attributes inherent to their morphological construct which are with particular spatial properties, providing
potential for their use and design in architectural compositions. Thus they influence space and its experience by the
perception of the built environment. This paper out of all these (roof, floor, stairs, doors, window and column) element
emphasise on walls and doors. Conclusion This paper examines the inherent qualities of these basic elements and
analyses their characteristics to highlight their implicit influences in the design of space. The generic qualities and
principles are then summarized as guidelines to design. This paper thus provide a fundamental base in the
understanding of designed space and its constituents (walls, doors)
THE LIGHT IN MY ROOM: DESIGN APPROACH TO HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND

NEEDS
1080100027
Tharana Sanil
taranasanil@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
I believe that building design should consider all dimensions of peoples needs. Architecture is mainly the concept of
creating Human spaces adapted to human purpose. My intention by this research is to give my share in design to be
a cause to make it more user-friendly. Lao-Tse said that architecture is not four walls and a roof; it is also, and above
all, the air that remains within, the space that these enclose. That is why architecture and light, or light and
architecture are concepts that were interdependent throughout history.
The positive effects of natural light on human health and well-being have also been acknowledged but rarely
incorporated into building codes and everyday design practice. As people age they become more dependent on their
environment to compensate for increasing frailty and sensory loss. Scattering lights and the reduced ability in focusing
are the major causes of blurred images for the elderly, thus the elderly must depend on their environment to
compensate for sensory loss.
Every time we design or redesign housing for older adults we make decisions that impact the health, safety and
welfare of hundreds of thousands of older individuals. Lighting is often not considered an integral element for
achieving the goal of a healthy environment. Here we are focusing on those parts that are usually being ignored.
Keywords: Architecture humane sensory design lighting - aging society
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CONVENTION CENTER ALONG WITH OPEN

SPACES
1080100028
Himanshu Saxena
saxena.gr8@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT
This summary outlines the keys associated with the analysis. This full written report is entirety to gain an
understanding of the studys methods, limitations and implications for design and development of convention centre.
The methods employed for this study included several online studies which include analysis of local market conditions,
competitive/comparable facilities and host communities, industry characteristics/trends, site/location, and cost/benefit
aspects. A detailed analysis concerning the event capture, utilization levels, financial operations and the economic
impacts associated with a convention centre under each of the three development scenarios. The aim of this report is
to provide a better understanding of the complexity of convention centre design, by exploring the role of the architect
as a creative practitioner serving a multi-billion dollar global industry.
Keywords: Expos, Commercial exhibitions, Host communities, Convention
WINDOWS AND ENERGY EFFECIENCY

1080100029
Devasheesh Singh
devasheeshsingh@aol.com
ABSTRACT
Today, in the modern day scenario when architecture of the world has reached its peak, where nothing seems
impossible. When we move around the city we see building facades completely cladded with glass. What is the real
effect of such designs on building? It on one hand, effects the environment but also consumes a lot of energy. Energy
consumption can be reduced by appropriate designing and positioning of windows on the building envelope.
Approach: the main aim of the study is to find the various energy efficient methods applied for appropriate usage of
windows on the building envelope.
PARAMETRIC DESIGN
1080100030
K Kavi Sumi
kavisumi@rocketmail.com
ABSTRACT
Contemporary avant-garde architecture is addressing the demand for an increased level of expressed complexity by
means of retooling its method on the basis of parametric design. The ground of parametric design is the generation of
geometry from the definition of a family of initial parameters and the design of formal relations they keep with each
other.
The benefit of this process is immediate and is fundamental when minimizing the effort needed to create and test
design variants. It is the use of algorithm and advanced computational techniques not for the sake of drawing shapes
but creating formal possibilities. Parametric and generative modelling have become increasingly popular in the world of
architectural design. This has caused many software developers to release applications that support this kind of
modelling. Like ketia, bentley, grasshopper for rhino etc.
This paper is aimed to gain better understanding of the phenomenon of parametric design and the process involved in
designing with parameters and the use of parametric modelling softwares.
SETTLEMENT ALONG THE LAKE PICHOLA , UDAIPUR,

1080100031
Nimitha Suru
nimmi_spa_2008@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Aim of the paper is to undertake a critical appreciation of the historic and cultural quarter along the eastern edge of
Lake Pichola in Udaipur, which is a result of its unique context with the objective of understanding the forces that
supports this development, examine its existing state and highlight key concerns.
The study is limited to the historic core along the waterfront and its related structures along the eastern bank of Lake
Pichola in Udaipur. The study demonstrated that the historic core along the lake front is a result of evolution that has
been guided by dominant determinants such as its socio-economic hierarchy/structure, political, cultural, and religious
factors, climate, availability of materials and technology.
PROPORTION SYSTEMS IN ARCHITECTURE

1080100032
Kumar Rahul Verma
krahulverma20@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This dissertation is an attempt to establish the relationship between different proportioning systems and the use of
module in architecture. The relationship between the two has always created a sense of order and has provided an
aesthetic rationale among the various elements in architectural design. Thus the dissertation highlights the application
of proportioning systems in architecture.
PHENOMENOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN ARCHITECTURE

1080100033
Upare Swapnil Vinayak
swapnil.upare8@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem statement: Architecture is not only the physical form of the building we inhabit, but a place, memory and time
in which we see, hear, touch, smell, taste, feel, intuit, know, understand and live. Therefore, architecture is a natural
subject for phenomenological investigation. As individuals, we immerse ourselves in the spaces we inhabit and form
our own individual and unique experiences. By immersing ourselves in the spaces we inhabit, we interact with the
form, textures and smells of the building which we are in. Can an inert thing such as a building help support the
development of human beings' experiences; therefore help with his or her understanding of the world that they are
physically in? This dissertation seeks to find solution describing the role of users, architects and architecture. Also the
paper emphasize on phenomenology as a solution for user oriented design.
Approach: The study was based on a conventional review and analysis from a series of internet research and
literature study of research paper and textbook. A framework of various senses of human experiences has been
referred with user approach. Reference of website reporting the real time data of the buildings has been refereed
which provide a framework of problems and solution of users across the globe.
Conclusion: The concept of phenomenological architecture seeks to provide a balanced and holistic physical
manifestation of explaining, describing and representing an architectural intention that places emphasis on the human
experience. The human experience includes paying particular emphasis on some of the essentials which help
develops an experience. This therefore creates a focus by using architecture as a catalyst in creating human
experiences. Phenomenology added with architecture does not fully explain phenomenological architecture, but it is
how architecture works and helps encourage phenomena and experiences which creates phenomenological
architecture.
VERTICAL GARDEN
1080100034
Vinita Vishwakarma
vnt.vshwkrm@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
In 21st century, one of the biggest challenges is to bring the nature into urban areas and perhaps the most effective
and spectacular resolution is the vertical garden. In India, as the urbanism is drastically increasing which is also
majorly responsible for the shortage and lack of spaces for greenery and gardens, it gives an effective task to be
performed for the eco friendly environment. This research has been emphasized on integration of plants vertically on
the building walls and facades that also plays a vital role for the energy conservation by the building as well as
improving the living quality into these vertical cities. This study focuses on understanding the benefits these gardens
provide for buildings and the environment. Some benefits includes the storm-water control, sound insulation, air
quality, and energy reduction. Data recorded from test cells compared thermal differences between buildings and
portions of buildings with Vertical Gardens and without. Moreover, Vertical Gardens affect indoor energy but were only
considered to be saving energy if it was sustainable because, otherwise we are wasting energy on the vertical garden
to save some energy with the usage of less air conditioning. After the whole research and analysis , it has been
concluded that the installation of the vertical gardens in buildings and houses just would not give an aesthetic look and
the eco friendly results but it would also be very helpful in spreading the awareness and implementing the inspiration
for future for a better and green environment.
Keywords: Vertical Garden, Integration of plants, green wall, energy saving, ecological impact, design technology.
MODERN INTERPRETATION OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN ARCHITECTURE

1080100035
Soman Arun Anand
aasoman@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
INVENTING THE FUTURE, REDISCOVERING THE PAST
India has a great architectural heritage of temples,
mosques, palaces and forts. So much so that whenever architecture is thought of in conjunction with India, images of
the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and South Indian temples are conjured up in our minds. But as the time changes
architecture also changes according to the needs, technology, economy etc. British ruling over India changed the
architecture in many ways. After Independence India started changing rapidly, so as the Indian architecture. But the
heritage of the Indian architecture keeps reflecting in many Indian buildings. From flats systems are made as per
Vastushastra to decoration around public buildings. But at many places these elements are being blindly copied for the
fenestration, without knowing its meaning and origin. The traditional spaces and elements has to be studied,
understood and reproduced with the modern requirements and Symbolize the influence and culture over the area.
User and viewer could easily get connect to the structure.
FLOOR AND FLOORING MATERIAL

1080100036
Mohd. Azhar
mluckybunty@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The tight schedule of developing designing and managing facilities limits the time and resources needed to correctly
access the full cost of the building materials. As a result, the selection of flooring materials by designers or facility
managers is commonly driven solely by initial cost. This leads to the lack of the appropriate services that the material
should provide to the respective building functionality. Furthermore, maintenance cost of the materials used only to
minimize the initial cost isnt kept in mind. This might lead to a high life cycle cost of the material used.
The study evaluates the definition of floor, its existence and values as an architectural element, and the flooring
material currently available in India. The characteristics of different available materials, sizes, maintenance required.
The selection of material by calculation of the life cycle cost of alternate materials.
APPROACH TO RAIN WATER HARVESTING IN THE GOLDEN DESERT RAJASTHAN,

INDIA
1080100037
Pradeep Kumar Bagri
prabag123@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement Till about thirty years back, the areas around our homes and offices used to be unpaved and the
rain falling on these areas would percolate into the soil and remain there for being drawn through shallow open wells.
With the proliferation of flat complexes, not only have these areas been paved and percolation of rainwater into the soil
almost totally stopped, the quantity of water drawn from the soil below has increased manifold. Consequently open
wells and not - so - deep bore wells started drying up. The reason is that no sincere attempt is made to replenish the
ground water table with rainwater during the monsoon. The Rainwater harvesting is the simple collection or storing of
water through scientific techniques from the areas where the rain falls. It involves utilization of rain water for the
domestic or the agricultural purpose. The method of rain water harvesting has been into practice since ancient times. It
is as far the best possible way to conserve water and awaken the society towards the importance of water. The
method is simple and cost effective too. It is especially beneficial in the areas, which faces the scarcity of water.
People usually make complaints about the lack of water. Small scale water harvesting work not only helps in
increasing water availability but also in enhancing productivity of food grain and fodder and allowing income
generation. During the monsoons lots of water goes waste into the gutters. And this is when Rain water Harvesting
proves to be the most effective way to conserve water. We can collect the rain water into the tanks and prevent it from
flowing into drains and being wasted. It is practiced on the large scale in the metropolitan cities. Rain water harvesting
comprises of storage of water and water recharging through the technical process.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES IN THE EASTERN COAST OF INDIA

1080100039
Bikramjit Bora
bik.spa@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement- The east coast of India has been known to geographers for a long time as a low lying stretch of
land bordered on the west by mountains which stretches from near Kanyakumari on the south to the Ganges plain on
the northeast. An East Indian coast house may look different from that of the West Indian coast house because of
different climatic conditions. But attention must be given to deal successfully with coastal environment problems like
salt spray, termites, moisture and high winds. This design research oriented seminar focuses on a comprehensive
study of the design and construction of different building elements for the eastern coast of India. Approach- The study
was based on a conventional review and analysis of the definitions from a series of texts, case studies and interview
with few architects working in the eastern coast of India. Conclusion- This study will focus on developing proposals of
building elements using different building techniques or proposing alternatives for the existing building elements.
GLOBAL URBAN CRISIS: INTERACTIVE STREET = SAFE-CITIES

1080100040
Michael Borah
vohraest@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement The urban world is upon us. For the first time in history, more people live in cities than in
countryside. Virtually all world population growth for at least the next fifty year will be in cities, and cities of the
developing world will absorb most of the increase. The city are the place where a certain energized crowding of people
take place and streets and their sidewalks, are the main public spaces of a city, they are its most vital organ. This are
the citys streets and sidewalk that make a city look interesting or dull. But recently, streets have been reduced to a
more restricted role of serving as conduits for the movement of automobiles. This is not the only scenario, with rapid
urbanization and globalization, the streets, sidewalk, bordering uses and their users, have become an active
participant in the drama of civilization versus barbarism in the cities. Hence giving rise to Street Crime in the urban
street and sidewalk. This dissertation tries to find solution for crime growth in cities neighborhood and role of street to
prevent it.
Approach - The study was based on a conventional review and analysis from a series of Internet research, literature
study of research paper, textbook and a toolkit for well- designed streets with human approach. An approach has been
made to understand the deeper human needs and his relationship with the streets. A trial has been done to establish a
relationship between crimes, growth of grey areas and the role of street as a crime cop.
Conclusion - The bedrock attribute of a successful city district is that a person must feel personally safe and secure on
the street among all these strangers. Thus improving the physical condition of street will make a city more citizen
friendly but also sustainable by providing equal space and safety to all its users.
ADVERSE EFFECT OF URBAN HOUSING AND TOWNSHIPS ON ENVIRONMENT

AND SOCIETY OF OUR COUNTRY
1080100041
Rajdip Das
dasrajdip@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement - Indias cities are growing rapidly due to the increase in population, resulting in a wide variety of
environmental stresses. Certain projects have come up which are largely responsible for environmental degradation.
One of he notable example of such project is Lavasa, the picturesque planned hill station being developed by
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) near Pune, is facing charges of illegal land acquisition and environmental
violations and construction has been stayed pending an inquiry. This paper reports on the findings of a study to seek
and reveal the real negative effects of the Lavasa township project (Pune) on society and environment. Approach The
study was based on the various setbacks and violations made by project which are exposed by social activists like
Medha Patekar and Anna Hazare , various reports on the national and local newspapers, The Ministry of environment
and forest(MOEF) notifications and EIA Reports. Conclusion - This study shows that how the environment protection
system works nowadays in our country. How environment is affected by the dilemma between state government and
central government environmental norms, how the Environmental Impact Assessment has been violated. What lies
ahead in future for our country with or without these projects? How to overcome such problems, what are the
suggestions that are prescribed
VENICE: EVOLUTION AND SUBMERGENCE

1080100042
Ashish Gautam
ashish.gautam90@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem statement - this paper reports on the evolution and construction techniques used in venice since ages. And its
slow submergence in water due to rise in water level of adriatic sea and its impact on future of the lagoon city.
Approach - the study was based on analysis of evolution, techniques, needs and methods used for creating the unique
city of venice. It has very impressive architectural features with romanesque architecture applied over most unique site
and surroundings. The use of wood is major and unique part (proved as very unusual but workable idea) of their
construction i.e. Use of wood in piles for creating a platform to build, use of wood in bridges etc. With passage of time it
has went through lots of problems. And the major among that is of its submergence into the lagoon, which puts its
future in danger. Venice is facing the problem of depopulation from last few decades threatening the future of venice
as a deserted day visit able city. High tides and low tides are now so usual for venice disturbing the life of venetian
people and harming the buildings. Conclusion the construction techniques used for evolving venice are very unique.
They can be used in todays context with keeping new technology in mind to create more interesting agglomerations
like venice. Solutions to the problems of venice have been one of the most widely discussed topic among researchers,
travellers etc. The paper examines some of such researches and their positives and negatives according to feasibility
and their impact.
NEED FOR WATERLESS COMPOST TOILETS

1080100043
Rohit Jaiswal
hi@rohit.eu
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement I have dedicated my paper to highlight dangerous model of sanitation system in our country.
Approach- My Approach is a mix of case studies, surveys, research, analysis and findings done in a direction to reach
an alternate solution that could replace present toilets. Conclusion- This paper concludes that Waterless compost toilet
is the answer for todays major health problems.
SACRED SPACES
1080100044
Rahul Kumar Jha
ar_rahul@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Spirituality and sanctity are some of the most important qualities that can be expressed through architecture. These
qualities and the spaces that express them also play a fundamental role in our existence. They are experienced across
many lands and cultures and with many beliefs and practices. My argument maintains that these powerful experiences
should not be limited to only a certain group of users, but rather should be open for all to experience. This type of
architectural expression need not be limited to merely religious uses or members of a particular religious group but
should extend beyond the limitations and rules of religion and embrace multitudes of people, beliefs, uses and
qualities. This dissertation explores the idea of sacred space and what it means in an urban context. It also questions
how to create physical space that can bethe gateway or transition to spiritual communication with another realm of
being, that can allow healing and learning to take place, and that can provide an escape or retreat from the ordinary.
The dissertation project is an architectural exploration of designing spaces that search for these qualities of the sacred.
TENSIGRITY AND ITS APPLICATION IN ARCHITECTURE

1080100045
Dharanidharan K
dondharan@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This deals with study of the Tensegrity principles and their application to Architecture .Origins of this principle,
definition of the structural characteristics and fundamental concepts of the so called continuous tension-discontinuous
compression , possible ways to use tensegrity structures in Architecture have been discussed. Approach The
intended purpose is achieved by understanding structural principles of tensegrity, the fundamental forces at play, the
characteristics of these structures, as well as their advantages and weakness when applying them to Architecture. The
study is based on references about precedent works that have been important for the development of tensegrity
structures. Conclusion - The qualities of tensegrity structures which make the technology attractive for human use are
their resilience and their ability to use materials in a very economical way. Tensegrity structures are inherently material
efficient and highly adaptable, with tension and compression members only present along necessary load paths and
sustaining each other in force equilibrium, rather than one leaning on the other.
TRANSITION SPACES ACTS AS A LINK BETWEEN SPACES

1080100046
Varun Khanna
varun.ar08@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement - This paper reports on the research that defines transitional spaces and its types. And to study its
experimental and behavioral aspect i.e. quantitative dimension of transition as perceived in public spaces. And to
achieve the basic understanding of the concept of transition, its elements, the psychological impact of transitional
spaces and its use. Approach - The study was based on a conventional review and analysis on the idea of transition,
its character, factor governing its making, the changing role of transition spaces and its nature with a change. This
dissertation analysis transition at two levels i) from the external streets to the built form ii) from the exterior of the built
form to interior. The case studies analysis the change in nature and form of transition. My case will be restricted to
mainly transitional open spaces and building type- public buildings. Conclusion Transition spaces play a major role in
any built environment. This seminar helps us in forming a clear understanding of various types of transition spaces,
there uses in public buildings, principles adapted for designing and helps in formulating guidelines for planning. The
transitory function and spaces are the most important unifying aspect in the design of a building of any built form.
PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL HOUSES OF THE KUKI TRIBE

1080100048
Lunkim Tingneilam Khongsai
bepkhongsai@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Traditional houses are part of the individuality of a tribe which people generally tend to overlook.
This paper will discuss the traditional house of the Kuki tribe in Manipur, and signify its local techniques and materials
of construction of both the traditional and new houses, the transformation of the houses due to the influence of external
factors, the importance of the old over the new and vice versa.
Field observation and building measurements are conducted to obtain primary data. Then analysis based on two main
aspects, 1) building configuration and 2) building structural system, is performed.
With reference to the changing outlook of people and to cope with the present trends, old techniques and materials will
be replaced by new and better techniques and materials without losing the importance of what has been inherited
through generations. This will bring to attention the old and new affordable materials (examples can be given of metal
roofing to create gabled roof, continued use of bamboo as construction material and stilt construction, etc.) which can
be improved to bring about preservation of the old traditional houses.
The study will therefore bring about awareness among the Kuki tribe and the different communities that exist today
about the importance of preserving the identity of oneself through adoption and adjusting with the current trend without
losing the advancement achieved over the period of time through traditional architecture because identity is what
makes a person unique from the other.
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON BUILT FORM

1080100049
Ghoniya Rahul Kishorbhai
ghoniyaarch@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Contemporary way of designing, production and construction has deeply changed the way through which architects
and designers used to design and develop their concepts. Development of new software also known as BIM (Building
Information modeling) has given great flexibility in built form generation. It changes the trend of architecture and built
form. Buildings are becoming more fluid in form. Softwares broke the traditional geometry and created new possibilities
to design and execute exemplary forms. It led to new design approach like parametric design, generative design,
digital architecture, cybertecture etc. Current climatic situation and global warming is forcing us to think about it and
design sustainable buildings. This is possible with the help of analytical software/ program. And by-product buildings
are climatically becoming more efficient. At the same time day by day the construction industry and material
manufacturing is also becoming advanced. Because of Integration of BIM in construction industry, cloud based data
transfer and virtual office concept it is now possible to execute hypothetical complex structures. Emerging technologies
have changed the way of production and manufacturing process and made it possible to create our imagination which
was restricted at one point of time. Without these technologies Innovative mammoth like Birds Nest-Beijing National
Stadium for 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics would not have come up. Emerging technologies leads to
create new utopian concepts and futuristic design in architecture.
URBAN CONSERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW

DELHI
1080100050
Roshan Kumar
roshan.freelancer@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement - The paper presents the integrated and consultative approach followed in the development of
improvement proposals for urban renewal, heritage conservation and all components of road traffic i.e. Vehicular
traffic, pedestrians, parking and the inter-modal integration including private and public (bus & metro) modes.
Connaught Place, the showpiece of Lutyen's Delhi has historically enjoyed a unique position as Delhis prime Central
Business District (CBD). It is gradually reclaiming its lost glory with the operation of interchange station of
MetroRailway.
Approach - The study was based on a conventional review and analysis of the definitions from a series of texts. The
first step in cleaning the Capital's cultural and commercial hub of its ugly acquirements and decongesting it is to
declare it a heritage site. Connaught Place is an extremely important landmark of the Capital not only from commercial
but also cultural and urban design point of view and we have to sensitise the people to its value and history. The
redevelopment will involve reorganisation of traffic flows, reassessment of parking requirements, redesigning roads,
streets, lights, drainage and sewerage, re-landscaping the Central Plaza and restoration of the heritage facade of the
place and modernisation of existing structures.
CITY IN A CITY (DHARAVI)

1080100051
Pooja Kumari
puji.poo@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The urban slum in the less developed world has an overwhelming significance of place for its dwellers: it determines
who they are, what they do, where they go, and whom they know. Dharavi in mumbai exemplifies what is most ugly
and what is most inspiring about slum life in a city. . How
Should it be redeveloped to remove the ugliness and yet retain its community spirit, enterprise, ambitions and hope?
Current plans are focused on profit-making, by developers and government, with the welfare of the residents an
incidental nuisance. The result could be that the present residents will sell out and flee, leaving dharavi in the hands of
high-income occupants living at more comfortable densities. An alternative would be to provide the essential
infrastructure of water supply and sanitation, frame rules for redevelopment, and leave it to organisations of the
residents themselves to take up reconstruction as and when they wish, in consonance with an overall plan.
IMPACT OF ARCHITECTURE IN ENVIRONMENT (Public Buildings)

Yeto Kurdu
1080100052
jack.kurdu@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
A study of architecture and its effects on people yields a tremendous amount of learning from very diverse subjects. It
certainly became apparent that the so-called simple act of experiencing structure and environments involves so many
different aspects. The cognitive function alone seems fantastic itself when one considers the eyes move together at
nine hundred degrees per second bringing our gaze on a target within 25 milliseconds. The eyes process an
unbelievable volume of light frequency information along with the brain that processes what is seen or what is believed
to be there and perhaps fill in the gaps for what may be missing. Such an understanding of behaviour and environment
might be helpful in the design of public buildings or otherworldly extra-terrestrial environments. It seems evident that
people have a preference to generating patterns out of an innate inner need to constancy and predictability opposite
the unpredictability and chaos extant in the natural universe. As to a connection between architecture and people We
apparently enjoy the input from patterns, and this enjoyment often increases with the complexity of a pattern; however,
this is true only for complex patterns that have some sort of ordering. The precise nature of this effect remains
imprecise and largely intuitive.
INNOVATIONS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN INDIA

1080100053
Rebakah Kurien
rebekah.krn@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement Urbanisation took effect in India after independence. Though it helped in increasing Indias
economy, the country also witnessed a substantial increase in rate of migration particularly from rural to urban areas. A
better job and a higher pay were the major incentives. The steady increase in rate of migration developed a huge gap
between the demand and supply of shelters for the migrants. Drastic shortage of housing led to the emergence of
slums and squatters in the cities. People started settling wherever they found space close to their work places, in
public and private land, so that cost on transportation would be minimised. Current statistics show that 26% of the
urban population in India live in slums and is projected to increase in the future. Unless this growing trend is stopped
the growth and development of the entire nation will be effected.
Approach -The study concentrates on exploring the construction of mass housing for the urban poor using innovative
building materials against the conventional methodology, to drive the development of cost-effective affordable housing
in India and to put an end to urban poverty at large in the country. The conventional practices in construction of mass
housing are often time consuming and sometimes poor in terms of the quality and energy efficiency. This study
includes leveraging the innovative/appropriate technology to enhance pace of construction of affordable housing and
ensure on-time, to-budget delivery.
Conclusion Indias population is constantly on the rise and is projected to be the most populous in the country by the
year 2030. But the land available is constant. We therefore need to solve this problem of housing shortage at the
earliest. And how effectively we use our resources will determine our future.
ARCHITECTURE AND DANCE: THE PARALLELS

1080100054
Kheyali Majumdar
kheyalimajumdar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Dance and architecture have much in common. While the dancer or choreographer plans movements in space through
a series of written or drawn diagrams, so too does an architect create movements by the formation and organization of
space. How can architecture inspire movement through space? Or create buildings and spaces that represents motion.
It intriguing the ways through which an architect manipulates a person's movement. How do well-designed spaces
engage people in moving through them? Or what if architects could build living systems rather than static buildings
that could modify their internal and external forms.
The beauty of introducing dancing to architecture and architecture to dancing is the paradox of the moving and the
static, yet both heading for the same intention, dealing with the power of representation accordingly to the rules of
nature, acting within the framework of space and time.
TYPOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND COMPARISION OF EARTH ARCHITECTURE

1080100055
Akshar Mendhe
aksharmndh6@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Man has been endowed with a reason, with a power to create, so that he can add to what hes been given, perhaps he
has always been given ignorance to the nature. Forests keeps disappearing, rivers dry up, wild lives becomes extinct,
the climates ruined and land grows poor and uglier and world has become jungle of concrete structures. When we start
seeing land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use with love and respect. The use of natural
conventional material can drain the available natural resources .this clearly indicates the need of alternative building
technologies like once mentioned in the paper.
If the detailing and application methods of earth material are studied and experienced then it becomes easy to produce
everlasting buildings from earth. Taking the ground soil on which we walk and play, analyzing it and mixing some other
components with it to strengthen it for building and following the techniques, which have evolved through times, is all
we have to do for getting an environmentally and ecologically beneficial structure. Only then perhaps it will be possible
again to have new buildings that reflect the local identities of local environment and culture and serve it to the next
generation.
THE IMPACT OF COLOUR IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

1080100056
Nimmagadda Monisha
monisha.glee@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement - Study into the design of environments sensitive to the human psyche has been part of past and
ongoing research across varied disciplines such as education, architecture, behavioral sciences and environmental
psychology. Studies related to architecture have shown that architecture, spatial planning and design go beyond
superficial aesthetic appeal and affects the users psychologically; the design of space can influence emotions
positively or negatively. What seems to be missing is a body of knowledge in architecture that comprises all the
elements that form part of the users experience. Even though similar studies have been conducted in urban design
and some aspects of interior design such as acoustics there have been few architectural studies of the effects of
spatial design on the psyche to date, and certainly very few that focus on the design of learning environments, in
particular in relation to children. Approach The study explores this nexus between architecture and psychology with
the aim of investigating whether architecture, spatial planning and design act in a way to improve learning aptitude for
primary school children. It examines selected elements of architectural space (colour, illumination, spatial arrangement,
sound and thermal comfort) in particular colour and their perception by occupants, using educational assessment tools
and the investigation of conventional designs of educational spaces. Conclusion - This paper describes some of the
concepts and theories that are explored in the fields of colour and spatial planning in this pilot study. The inferences
from this research will benefit architects and designers to generate a new set of design schemes for primary school
children irrespective of their backgrounds.
USE OF ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGIES USING BAMBOO AND EARTH IN KERALA

1080100057
Mohd. Shibin N
xinboshibin@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement - This paper reports on the findings of a study of the Cost effective Building Materials available in
Kerala and the appropriate technologies which can be used to alter the existing conventional practices in the present.
Approach - Understanding the locally available materials and traditional technologies which can be used in todays
architecture for environment friendly and sustainable constructions. A wide range of materials and technologies related
to non-conventional construction are available. Also materials differ on different regions due to factors like climate. The
study is limited to Kerala and materials are selected based on the feasibility and availability in the region. Conclusion To study the feasibility of Bamboo and Earth as alternate Building materials in architecture and construction sector in
Kerala. Analyses of the technologies involved using these materials and compare its advantages and possibilities in
terms of sustainability and cost effectiveness.
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: IMPACT OF BUILT FORMS, OPEN SPACES AND

LANDSCAPE ON THE MICRO CLIMATE
1080100058
Akil P
akhil.spav@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
In recent years, man has struggled to free himself from the effects of changing climatic conditions. Through the use of
technology, he has been able to change the climate inside a building from that outside. Today we believe that man can
conquer the natural elements and so, with seemingly unlimited power and since we cannot beat nature, the only logical
approach left is to make the best possible use of what is available to us. This paper emphasises on the effects of
buildings, open spaces and landscaping on micro-climatic design. The objectives of the seminar are threefold.Firstly,to
understand what is micro-climate, its determinants and its variations within a region.Secondly,to understand and
explore ways in which landscape, open spaces and the built environment affect the micro-climate of an area and
finally, to illustrate through case studies the methods of micro-climate control used to achieve comfortable conditions
for human habitats.
USER REFINEMENTS IN ARCHITECTURAL SPACE

1080100059
Gautham R
gauthamrvarma@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Researches and designs of the information age are channelizing towards User-Experience design (UXD or UED),
which has been developed in such a way as to give the impression that the design is unique to the user. Though it has
successfully achieved its intent in certain design circles, questions arise in the field of architecture, concerning the
relationship between the architect and the end-user recipient.
The society recognises architects as the absolute masters of space determination, design, building planning and
construction supervision. The architect is imposed of certain authority and responsibility considering that he is a trained
professional in space formation. Despite achieving the feeling of belonging to the user, many individuals will still make
adjustments to the architects design. How is the space formation being incomplete here? Is it because many users
end up accepting, unconditionally, the architects creativity and adapt themselves to their four walls or do they
complete, themselves, the nuances of functionality and space formation?
This paper analyses the gap between the architect and the end-user as well as between the architect and his creation;
to find out a better concept in which the user is given a higher power in designing than being a mere client.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN DRAVIDIAN TEMPLES

1080100060
A Harvind Raj
jackfruit.15@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem statement - Every style of building construction reflects a clearly distinctive basic principle that represents a
particular culture and era. In this context the Indian Hindu temples are not only the abode of god and place of worship,
but they are also the cradle of knowledge, art, architecture and culture. The practices and traditions of temples exist
not only in history but also in present time which greatly influence the socio-cultural life of its people and gives
continuity to traditional Indian values. The evolution of Indian temple architecture is marked by a strict adherence to the
original ancient models that were derived from religious consideration- and that continued over many centuries. The
Hindu religion and its philosophy greatly influenced Hindu temple architecture in its evolutionary process which
continues till this date. Therefore this dissertation through archival research and other documentary, literary works and
theoretical investigation on ancient treatise and modern research works on the temple architecture of India brings out
the concepts that have been adopted since ancient times for the construction of the sacred Hindu temples, the science
involved in the construction of the temple structure and the processes involved. Together these aspects bring out the
art, science and philosophy behind the construction of the Hindu temple which is as relevant today as it used to be in
the ancient times.
UNDERGROUND SPACE DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN AREAS

1080100061
S Gautham Ratna Kumar
gautamratnakumar@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Rapid urbanisation and increase in urban population gave rise to lateral expansion of cities but also lead to several
urban problems such as lack of public and green spaces, traffic congestion, higher levels of air pollution and
inadequate infrastructure. Space maximisation in urban towns and cities has turned to be one of the important
challenges of the future. It is necessary to arrive at a solution which will solve the increasing demands of Housing,
commercial areas, mass transit and modern infrastructure but also provide them with more open and green spaces at
the same time. Architects and Planners should go beyond the conventional two dimensional arrangements on the
surface and consider the potential of third dimensional built environment that can contribute to sustainable urban
development.
The paper highlights the potential of urban underground spaces and the impact they can cause on urban growth and
development. It discusses about the current state of urban areas in a global scenario and the several problems faced
by them. It deals with the various factors in an urban area that call for a subsurface solution which can handle the
problem more efficiently than the current techniques that have been employed. It reports the different typologies that
an underground space can cater with examples of those which have already been in use in several parts of the world.
It also focuses on the various challenges in the way of subsurface planning that has to be keenly examined before the
implementation of any project of its kind.
REVIVING THE VALUES OF RIVER YAMUNA IN DELHI

1080100062
Mohit Sama
mohit.sama@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT
River Yamuna has a rich historical background in Delhi, once considered as a life line of city, is now the epi-centre of
Delhi urban waste. The thick jet black river, rich in various household and industrial wastes serves the water
requirement for more than 70% population of Delhi and still being worshipped as a divine holy river. The discharge of
untreated domestic and industrial effluents have severely affected the quality of Yamuna River, which makes it fit only
for recreation and industrial cooling, completely ruling out the possibility for underwater life and domestic supply. It
depicts Delhi as the main culprit for exploited and deteriorated conditions of Yamuna river. There is an urgent need to
take stringent measures to alleviate these pollution loads and save the ailing river. Therefore it necessitates the
revitalization of the river Yamuna for better sustainable ecological system. The study aims to analyze the present
situation of river Yamuna and taking inspiration from river Thames, once a discarded river in London to secure the
future of river Yamuna.
Problem Statement - River Yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the India. Yamuna River passing through 22
km in Delhi was once described as the lifeline of the city, but today it has become one of the dirtiest rivers in the
country. The river has no fresh water flow for virtually nine months in the Delhi stretch. Yamuna is vital for the support
of the economy and ecology of the wildlife, the ecosystem and the water security of the capital.
Approach - This study identifies the sources of pollution and their intensity affecting the river quality and thus making it
unintended. Study focus on understanding through some case examples of how river becomes an interface in the city
supporting various activities.
Recommendation- This study emphasize on various strategies and policies for reviving the river identity.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACES

1080100063
Karanam Sumana
sumanaravind@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement The paper explores the issue of inaccessibility of recreational and other public open spaces for
younger and older age groups and differently abled due to the design and infrastructure being insensitive towards their
needs.
Approach - This includes the study of various disabilities due to age or various physical impairments and the issues in
the existing recreational and open spaces and finding the problems in the current study area for the younger and older
age groups and the differently abled due to insensitive design. These problems can be addressed using the universal
design principles and by suggesting the improvements over the existing spaces / facilities or providing new facilities.
The argument is supported using the case studies of various successful examples and explain how a built environment
can cater to the widest spectrum of users in the community regardless of age and ability and can facilitate user
participation in the amenities that a community has to offer.
Conclusion The result shows a demonstration of various design guidelines and methods to reduce the differences
between the disabled and not disabled through a built environment with universal accessibility and there by
contributing to the needs and aspirations of growing population of the differently abled.

1080100064
gautamchaitanya@hotmail.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement Everything in the biosphere is connected and cities are part of the global ecosystem. They
embody the values of the civilization that produced them. But the ongoing pattern of expansion of the cities has made
them the centre of the storm of ecological destruction. The extensive rural migration to urban cities has made these
cities social and ecological disasters. Industrial civilization has exploited the environment and the community to leave
us with cities which suck their hinterlands dry. As city continues to grow and alters over a period of time, it is difficult to
change after inhabitation and construction. City and country are interdependent and each city hungers for energy and
land to feed, house and fuel.
Even then cities are the human nest - they are where most of us live. They reflect the values of life-enhancing, health
and wealth-giving cultures. Thus If cities are central to the problem of the ecological crisis they must be central to its
solution. A worldwide movement has to be developed which seeks to create ecological cities and cities in balance with
nature.
Approach This research begins with a broad study of the present structure of the global megacities and its increasing
dependence on the confined available energy sources due to various factors. Thus this study will state the necessity of
incorporating ecological and sustainable planning in city development which is also termed as future cities or
ECOPOLIS. To elaborate this statement statistically a case study of China has been considered.
STRATEGIES OF IMPROVISING NATURAL LIGHTING IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS

1080100065
Satweli Vandana
vandyrocks18@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
With the beginning of time, light has played a crucial role in every advent of life. Light is crucial for perception of vision
for every living creature in the universe. With its presence itself does a human perceives the changing scenes of day to
day activities. Research studies have proven that most of the electricity consumption in a public building occurs at the
peak hours of day-time, when there is abundance of sunlight.
Light is very often used by architects, expressing the purity, divinity and its central role play in various divisions of
activities. Much of their work is highly appreciated due to their interplay between form, spaces, and light. But due to
lack of proper building design stategies use of natural lighting has seized to exist.
According to the human behavior with respect to light conditions, studies have shown that human prefers higher light
levels than those recommended. It has been found that even in a less luminous condition a slight change in the
intensity of light, can change the mood and behavior of a person.
POLITICAL EFFECT ON ARCHITECTURE

1080100066
Harde Sumit Vilas
sumitharde@live.com
ABSTRACT
Problem Statement Architecture is not just influenced by an architect or a client but also indirectly by politics and the
people in power. This great political influence unknowingly hedges designs of buildings and thus changes city fabric.
The buildings, streets and cities not only reflect the vision of the architect but even the politicians. Thus this research
starts with understanding the effects of politics on a particular style of architecture or a way of designing or execution of
buildings even building lifetime. This overwhelming effect on architecture justifies that Architecture and politics are
indeed inevitable .
Approach - The study was based on a historic events in the past that reflect the political traces of a period or an era
.The kind of effects happened on building ,streets or city through political decisions . Finding a relation between these
effects on architectural practices which serves the future of the on-going projects. It states that politics and architecture
are always deeply interwoven.
Conclusion The political effect on the art or architecture is inevitable as it is attached to sociology of man and linked
with the status, wealth and power of a society. Politicians use architecture as a medium to express power, greatness
and influence people by making symbolic representations of thoughts, beliefs and actions.
They prioritize the need of the society which brings ample opportunity to develop architectural values, built forms and
aesthetics by improving (relative) environment through technology. They disregard the morality or vice versa. Although
it creates standardized guide lines for the development of built forms , transportation ,social areas and city fabric.

1080100067
Bhartendu Vimal
vimalinarc@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Vijayawada city is situated on the banks of river Krishna. Floods affect the city many times, which creates damage to
the people and properties. The city has faced many floods since long back. Prakasam Barrage controls the flow of
Krishna River in Vijayawada. Heavy rainfall is a common phenomenon due to both South-West and retreating
monsoons. High water releases at times from barrage, limited carrying capacity of the Budameru Channel, lack of
proper drainage systems are all the factors of floods in Vijayawada. Encroachments in the flood prone areas further
complicate the system. Similarly, other factors have been discussed in this paper. Many other relevant data like the
locations of the flood banks, the current drainage systems and flood affected areas have been presented in the paper.
Apart from that the mitigation measures carried out by the Government have been listed. Few suggestions have been
specified by the author to tackle the detrimental phenomenon of the floods. This study would be helpful to determine
the factors and work accordingly to find a more responsive solution to this never ending problem.
IMPACT OF MASS TRANSIT ON THE SURROUNDING AREA

1080100068
Noorien
bhaidani.noorien@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Transport and land use are two systems that are mutually influenced. Their interaction is a complex process
associated with continuous feedback and is in a continuously evolving state. The purpose is to explore the findings of
the impacts of a transit station on the surroundings. Here, the subject of the study is mass rail transit system. The
metro is a passenger transport system in urban areas with a high volume and frequency.
This paper discusses impacts of the mass transit on the surrounding land use, ecological impacts, social impact,
impact on the transportation and circulation, economic impact on the surrounding land use, cultural impacts and other
various qualitative and quantitative impacts.
An attempt has been made to understand the future growth trends and issues related to urban development. Further it
deals with the physical growth trends and planning efforts to be undertaken to curb this counterproductive
development. Case of Ameerpet, Hyderabad is taken to undertake the study and find out the implications of its metro
station on its immediate surroundings; the case of New Delhi is used as an example of how development can be
regulated.
APPLICATION OF VERNACULAR ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES

CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE (NORTHERN INDIAN PLAINS
IN
1080100069
Anamika
anamika2199@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Vernacular buildings are climatically responsive shelters. Thus, minimum energy is required and/or consumed for
maintaining living conditions within the buildings and these result in less consumption of energy leading to energy
efficiency. As the importance of energy is increasing day by day, we keep on exploring new and better energy efficient
techniques. In the process, we should also turn back to our past and understand how our ancestors lived a comfortable
life in the age when there was no electricity and other modern age sources of energy and encourage the application of
their energy efficient techniques in our contemporary architecture.
Northern Indian plains are the most populated planes, people have been living there for ages and its architecture has
evolved over a period of time. This paper is explores the materials and techniques that the inhabitants of this particular
region of the country used to construct efficient and successful buildings in the past.
This study is based on research done by different people on energy efficiency of vernacular architecture. Our present
day buildings consume higher amount of energy. Hence, it is very important for us to reduce energy consumption and
reserve it for our future generations. Some of the case studies in this paper demonstrate the attempts by various
architects towards application of vernacular energy efficient techniques in contemporary buildings and how
successfully these buildings perform their functions.
In order to progress in the field of sustainable architecture, we must first gain complete understanding of the vernacular
techniques of the past to employ the strategies as a well-balanced and methodical approach to achieve optimum
energy efficiency in contemporary buildings.

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PREFACE

Architectural Graphics/Visual communication

Skyscrapers and Tall buildings

Name of the Student

1080100001 Shibil Zubair A

1080100002 Shaik Tauqeer Ahmed

1080100004 Anirban Jyoti Baruah

1080100006 Tirthankar Chakraborty

1080100007 Ankit Chauhan

1080100008 Ananya Deb Mallick (W)

1080100009 Pilla Divya

1080100010 Noel V Johnson

1080100012 Chunnu Kumar

1080100013 Pushpendra Kumar

1080100014 Penzang Dorjee Lepcha

1080100015 Varun Maheshwari

1080100016 Sanjay Shovan Maiti

1080100017 Rahul Mandal

1080100019 Vani Nayak

1080100020 Worshon Ngashangva

1080100021 Dinroop Pavithran

1080100022 Shahakar Aditya Pramod

"NALUKETTU" - A TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

1080100025 Shreya Ratakonda

1080100026 Shashank Sagar

1080100027 Tharana Sanil (W)

1080100028 Himanshu Saxena

1080100029 Devasheesh Singh

1080100030 K Kavi Sumi

1080100031 Nimitha Suru (W)

1080100032 Kumar Rahul Verma

1080100033 Upare Swapnil Vinayak

1080100034 Vinita Vishwakarma

APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE IIIRD SPACE IN SOCIAL

Chaitanya Gautam Sunil

Harde Sumit Vilas

Karanam Sumana (W)

Kheyali Majumdar (W)

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN DRAVIDIAN

Rebakah Kurien (W)

PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL HOUSES OF THE KUKI TRIBES

S Gautham Ratna Kumar

Satweli Vandana (W)

Soman Arun Anand

Karanam Sumana (W)

Chaitanya Gautam Sunil

Satweli Vandana (W)

Harde Sumit Vilas

IMPACT OF METRO STATION ON THE SURROUNDING LAND USE

APPLICATION OF VERNACULAR ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES IN

UNDERGROUND SPACE DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN AREAS

REVIVING THE VALUES OF RIVER YAMUNA

ECOPOLIS ARCHITECTURE: A NEED FOR THE FUTURE

NALUKETTU: TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

tiles, plastering work,

NEED FOR ACCESSIBLE ARCHITECTURE IN PUBLIC SPACES

EXPLOITATION OF ADVANTAGES OF CANALS IN VIJAYAWADA

ANCIENT TOWN PLANNING IN INDIA

Keywords: Theatre, Architecture, Theatrical intentions in Architecture.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF PARKING

RIVERFRONT SPACES & DEVELOPMENT

ENERGY EFFICIENT LANDSCAPES FOR TROPICAL CLIMATE

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF KERALA