UNIT 1:
Introduction to buildings
Classification of Buildings - based on nature of occupancy
Classification of Buildings - based on fire resistance
Classification of residential buildings
UNIT 2:
Interior planning- Aspect , Prospect, Privacy and Internal privacy
External privacy – Furniture requirements – Roominess
Parking – Angle parking – Drive way
UNIT 3:
Building byelaws - Objectives and Principles, Minimum plot sizes & building frontages
Open spaces – Minimum standard dimensions of building elements
Provisions for lighting and ventilation
Provisions for safety from fire and explosions
Provisions for means of access
Provisions for drainage and sanitation
Requirements for off street parking
Requirements for green built and landscaping
Special requirements for low income housing, sizes of structural elements
UNIT 4:
Introduction – Planning of Residential buildings
Planning of Public buildings - Cinema building
Planning of Public buildings - Hostel
Planning of Public buildings - Office buildings
Planning of Public buildings - Post office
Planning of Public buildings - Bus station
Planning of Public buildings – Church and Mosque
Planning of Public buildings – School, Library
Planning of Public buildings - Hospital
UNIT 5:
Introduction - Basic rules of vaastu construction
Relevance of vaastu today
Relevance of vaastu today
Relevance of vaastu today
Directions, Orientation, Level differences
Main entrance – Doors and Windows
Position of stairs – Roof
