B.Tech Architecture –Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Studies

1. Engineering Mathematics-I
2. Basic Architectural Design (Principles of design, sketching)
3. Building Materials & Construction-I (Brick, stone, mortar)
4. Architectural Graphics (Manual drafting, projections)
5. Environmental Science (Ecology, sustainability basics)
6. Workshop Practice (Carpentry, masonry models)
7. Communication Skills

Semester 2: Introduction to Structures

1. Engineering Mathematics-II
2. Architectural Design-I (Small-scale residential projects)
3. Building Construction-II (RCC basics, lintels, arches)
4. Surveying & Levelling (Theodolite, contour mapping)
5. History of Architecture (Indus Valley to Gothic)
6. Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD 2D)
7. Structural Mechanics (Forces, beams, SFD/BMD)

Semester 3: Core Architectural Engineering

1. Architectural Design-II (Public buildings, clinics, schools)
2. Building Construction-III (Steel structures, roofing)
3. Structural Analysis-I (Trusses, frames, moment distribution)
4. Climatology (Climate-responsive design)
5. Building Services-I (Plumbing, electrical layouts)
6. 3D Modelling (SketchUp, Revit basics)

Semester 4: Advanced Construction

1. Architectural Design-III (Institutional buildings)
2. Building Construction-IV (Stairs, elevators, finishes)
3. Structural Analysis-II (RCC beams, columns)
4. Site Planning & Landscape (Grading, softscape)
5. Estimation & Costing (BOQ, rate analysis)
6. BIM-I (Revit Architecture)

Semester 5: Sustainable & Smart Design

1. Architectural Design-IV (High-rises, mixed-use)
2. Sustainable Architecture (LEED, GRIHA, passive design)
3. Construction Technology (Prefab, Mivan shuttering)
4. Urban Planning (Zoning, master plans)
5. Elective-I (Disaster-Resistant Design/Smart Cities)
6. BIM-II (Navisworks clash detection)

Semester 6: Professional Integration

1. Architectural Design-V (Urban regeneration projects)
2. Project Management (CPM, PERT, Agile)
3. Building Services-II (HVAC, fire safety)
4. Professional Practice (COA norms, contracts)
5. Elective-II (Parametric Design/Healthcare Architecture)
6. Internship Prep (Portfolio development)

Semester 7: Specialization & Research

1. Advanced Architectural Studio (Mega-infrastructure projects)
2. Digital Fabrication (3D printing, laser cutting)
3. Construction Economics (Feasibility studies)
4. Elective-III (Real Estate Mgmt/Heritage Conservation)
5. Dissertation Phase-I (Proposal, literature review)
6. Industry Training (4-week mini-internship)

Semester 8: Capstone & Industry Readiness

(Detailed Breakdown Below)

1. Capstone Design Project (Credits: 8)

• Task: Design a 50,000 sq.ft smart building with:
  • BIM Level 3 integration
  • Net-zero energy strategy
  • Disaster-resistant features
• Deliverables:
  • Detailed drawings (Revit + AutoCAD)
  • Structural analysis report (ETABS/STAAD)
  • Physical model + VR walkthrough

2. Construction Law & Ethics (Credits: 3)

• Topics:
  • RERA, FIDIC contracts
  • Intellectual property in design
  • Case study: Noida Twin Towers demolition

3. Advanced BIM & Digital Twins (Credits: 4)

• Labs:
  • IoT integration in BIM (sensor data simulation)
  • 5D BIM (Cost + time scheduling in Navisworks)

4. Elective-IV (Credits: 3)

• Options:
  • A) Smart Materials (Self-healing concrete, PV glass)
  • B) AI in Architecture (Generative design tools)
  • C) Vertical Urbanism (Skybridges, stacked cities)

5. Dissertation Submission (Credits: 6)

• Examples:
  • "Blockchain for construction supply chains"
  • "Modular refugee housing using shipping containers"

6. Industry Immersion (Credits: 4)

• 6-week full-time internship with firms like:
  • L&T Construction (BIM coordination)
  • CPWD (Public infrastructure projects)