APRIL/MAY 2019 R13 ******

1. Define vernacular architecture.

2. Mention any four factors influenced vernacular architecture
3. What does anthropological approach mean in the stidy of vernacular architecture
4. Name the four types of vernacular buildings that can be observed in any settlement
5. Write any four folk art forms of india
6. What is a zoon dub outline its purpose
7. What do you mean by koothambalam
8. List any four major salient features of chettinad houses
9. What were the major design influences of a goan house
10. Name the different typologies of houses found in old Pondicherry settlemnet

APRIL/MAY 2017 R13 ******

11. Define vernacular architecture.

12. Vernacular architecture is a process and not a product. Briefly comment.
13. Explain the term aesthetic in vernacular architecture.
14. What is the importance of anthropology in the study of vernacular architecture?
15. Mention the importance of color in vernacular architecture
16. Differentiate between boat houses and house boats
17. Briefly explain spatial planning
18. Outline any four characteristic features of vernacular styles prevalent in Tamil Nadu
19. Outline any four Colonial influences on the Tradition Goan house.
20. Sketch a typical housing typology at Pondicherry

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 R13 ****

1. Vernacular architecture is a process and not a product. Briefly comment.

2. What is vernacular architecture?
3. What is the importance of anthropology in the study of vernacular architecture?
4. Explain the two approaches in the study of vernacular architecture.
5. Sketch any two construction techniques used for vernacular style architecture
6. Differentiate between boat houses and house boats.
7. Briefly explain spatial planning.
8. Write any four building materials used for vernacular style architecture prevalent in Kerala.
9. Outline any four Colonial influences on the Tradition Goan house.
10. Sketch a typical housing typology at Cochin.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 R09 ****

1. What is vernacular architecture?

2. Write the different approaches to study vernacular architecture
3. Define Anthropology.
4. Why are half timbered constructions necessary in Gujarat?
5. What are the salient features of house boat in Kashmir?
6. What is a zoom dub?
7. State any two features of traditional Chettinad houses with sketches.
8. What do you mean by koothambalam?
9. List any four major Portuguese settlements in India.
10. Name the different typologies of Houses found in old Pondicherry settlement.
MAY JUNE 2016 R13 ******

1. Write a note on vernacular architecture.

2. Classify vernacular style in architecture.
3. What is the concept of vernacular architecture?
4. What are the two approaches in the study of vernacular architecture ?
5. List the building materials used for vernacular style architecture.
6. Give four examples for Havelis.
7. Briefly explain symbolism.
8. Outline any four characteristic features of vernacular styles prevalent in Kerala
9. Differentiate between traditional Bangla and Victorian villa.
10. Sketch a typical French house at Pondicherry.

MAY/JUNE 2016 R09 ******

1. What is vernacular Architecture?

2. What is the significance of understanding vernacular Architecture?
3. Brief about JAT houses.
4. Mention any two temples with Koothambalam.
5. List the materials and the techniques used for construction of Havelis of Rajasthan
6. Symbolism played a major role in the evolution of decorative elements. Explain with an
example
7. State about few vernacular settlements of Tamilnadu
8. Sketch a typical Nalukettu house at Kerala
9. List down few instance of colonial influence on a typical Goan House
10. Bring out the salient features of French colonial buildings in Pondicherry
11. List down few instance of colonial influence on a typical Goan House
12. Bring out the salient features of French colonial buildings in Pondicherry

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013. R09 ****

1. State the different approaches to study vernacular architecture.

2. State the importance of anthropology in studying vernaular architecture.
3. Distinguish between Kutcha and pucca architecture giving example for each
4. Bring out the salient features of a typical Pol.
5. What is a Jharokha?
6. What are Dhoongas of Kashmir? Illustrate with a sketch.
7. Bring a few architectural features of kerala architecture which is climate responsive
8. State a few examples of how the culture of the people of chettinad had influenced the
design of their palatial mansions.
9. List down few instance of colonial influence on a typical Goan House.
10. Bring out the salient features of French colonial buildings in Pondicherry

NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2014 R09 ****

1. Outline the significance in understanding the vernacular architecture of place

2. What are the various ways of classifying vernacular architecture?
3. Discuss the architectural significance of vernacular architecture.
4. With an example, outline the contextual aspects of a vernacular settlement that can be
observed in the details of its architecture.
5. Discuss how art influenced the vernacular settlements of the Kutch
6. Outline any four features of the vernacular houseboats of Kashmir
 7. Discuss the cultural aspects that influenced the vernacular houses of the Nair community.
8. Outline any four features of a agraham house of south india
9. Outline any four features of a typical goan house
10. Discuss the planning principles of a bangla house

APRIL/MAY 2015 R09 ****

1. Write a short note on Kachcha houses.

2. What is Varusi
3. Brief about JAT houses.
4. Mention any two temples with Koothambalam.
5. Brief about the anthropological approach to study vernacular architecture
6. Sketch few architectural features of Chettinad palaces
7. Write briefly about Bhunga construction
8. Sketch any two features of the traditional Goan house
9. How does culture of a society influence the vernacular architecture?
10. Brief about the settlement pattern in Pondicherry

MAY/JUNE 2012 R04 *****

1. What are the two generative factors behind the development of any vernacular
architecture?
2. What is the importance of Anthropology in the study of vernacular architecture?
3. How does symbolism manifest in the folk art of Gujarathi Cultures?
4. What is a jharooka? Provide a sketch
5. ORDO Brief
6. What is Chettinad Plaster?
7. Sketch the 'jarooka' and outline its significance.
8. When was art applied in the mud houses of the rural Rajasthan?
9. Brief how courtyard is important for the chettinad house?
10. Sketch the plan of a typical illams of Namboodris of Kerala

NOV DEC 2010 R07 *****

1. what are the two generic forces in vernacular architecture?

2. What is appropriate technology
3. Sketch a dunga
4. Differentiate between Kutcha and pucca architecture
5. List a few materials of construction in kerala architecture
6. Explain the role of jharookhas in the Havelis
7. What is secular architecture
8. What is a balcoa
9. Express the following terms 1.otla 2.ordo
10. Watt is the composition of Chettinad plaster?