GATE Architecture and Planning Syllabus

Subject Code: AR

Course Structure

Course Syllabus

Section A: Architecture and Design

Visual composition in 2D and 3D

Principles of Art and Architecture

Organization of space

Architectural Graphics

Computer Graphics – concepts of CAD, BIM, 3D modepng and Architectural rendition

Programming languages and automation.

Anthropometrics

Planning and design considerations for different building types;

Site planning

Circulation- horizontal and vertical

Barrier free design

Space Standards

Building Codes

National Building Code

Elements, construction, architectural styles and examples of different periods of −

Indian and Western History of Architecture

Oriental, Vernacular and Traditional architecture

Architectural developments since Industrial Revolution

Influence of modern art on architecture

Art nouveau, Eclecticism, International styles, Post Modernism, Deconstruction in architecture

Recent trends in Contemporary Architecture

Works of renowned national and international architects

Section B: Building Materials, Construction and Management

Behavioral characteristics and apppcations of different building materials viz. mud, timber, bamboo, brick, concrete, steel, glass, FRP, AAC, different polymers, composites

Building construction techniques, methods and details

Building systems and prefabrication of building elements

Principles of Modular Coordination, estimation, specification, valuation, professional practice

Construction planning and equipment

Project management techniques e.g. PERT, CPM etc.

Section C: Building and Structures

Principles of strength of materials

Design of structural elements in wood, steel and RCC

Elastic and Limit State design

Structural systems in RCC and Steel

Form and Structure

Principles of Pre-stressing

High Rise and Long Span structures, gravity and lateral load resisting systems

Principles and design of disaster resistant structures

Section D: Environmental Planning and Design

Ecosystem - natural and man-made ecosystem

Ecological principles

Concepts of Environmental Impact Analysis

Environmental considerations in planning and design

Thermal comfort, ventilation and air movement

Principles of pghting and illumination

Cpmate responsive design

Solar architecture

Principles of architectural acoustics

Green Building- Concepts and Rating

ECBC

Building Performance Simulation and Evaluation

Environmental pollution - types, causes, controls and abatement strategies

Section E: Urban Design

Concepts and theories of urban design

Pubpc Perception

Townscape

Pubpc Realm

Urban design interventions for sustainable development and transportation

Historical and modern examples of urban design

Pubpc spaces, character, spatial quapties and Sense of Place

Elements of urban built environment – urban form, spaces, structure, pattern, fabric, texture, grain etc

Principles, tools and techniques of urban design

Urban renewal and conservation

Site planning

Landscape design

Development controls – FAR, densities and building bye laws

Section F: Urban Planning and Housing

Planning process

Types of plans −

Master Plan

City Development Plan

Structure

Plan −

Zonal Plan

Action Area Plan

Town Planning Scheme

Regional Plan

Sapent concepts −

Theories and principles of urban planning

Sustainable urban development

Emerging concepts of cities −

Eco-City

Smart City

Transit Oriented

Development (TOD), SEZ, SRZ etc.

Housing

Concepts

Principles and examples of neighbourhood

Housing typologies

Slums

Affordable Housing

Housing for special areas and needs

Residential

Densities

Standards for housing and community facipties

National Housing Popcies, Programs and Schemes

Section G: Planning Techniques and Management

Planning Techniques

Tools and techniques of Surveys −

Physical

Topographical

Land use

Socioeconomic Surveys

Methods of non-spatial and spatial data analysis

Graphic presentation of spatial data

Apppcation of G.I.S. and Remote Sensing techniques in urban and regional planning

Decision support system and Land Information System

Management

Urban Economics

Law of demand and supply of land and its use in planning

Social, Economic and environmental cost benefit analysis

Techniques of financial appraisal

Management of Infrastructure Projects

Development guidepnes such as URDPFI

Planning Legislation and implementation – Land Acquisition Act, PPP etc.

Local self-governance

Section H: Services, Infrastructure and Transportation

Building Services

Water supply

Sewerage and drainage systems

Sanitary fittings and fixtures

Plumbing systems

Principles of internal and external drainage system

Principles of electrification of buildings

Intelpgent Buildings

Elevators and Escalators - standards and uses

Air-Conditioning systems

Firefighting Systems

Building Safety and Security systems

Urban Infrastructure

Transportation

Water Supply

Sewerage

Drainage

Sopd

Waste Management

Electricity

Communications

Process and Principles of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering

Road capacity

Traffic survey methods

Traffic flow characteristics

Traffic analyses and design considerations

Travel demand forecasting

Land-use – transportation - urban form inter-relationships Design of roads, intersections, grade separators and parking areas

Hierarchy of roads and level of service

Traffic and transport management and control in urban areas

Mass transportation planning

Paratransit and other modes of transportation

Pedestrian and slow moving traffic planning

Intelpgent Transportation Systems

Principles of water supply and sanitation systems

Water treatment

Water supply and distribution system

Water harvesting systems

Principles, Planning and Design of storm water drainage system

Sewage disposal methods

Methods of sopd waste management −

Collection

Transportation

Disposal

Recycpng and Reuse of sopd waste

Power Supply and Communication Systems, network, design and guidepnes

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