Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch)

Basic understanding and relevance of design composition in nature, art, music and life with basic design elements such as dots, lines, primary shapes & forms etc. The knowledge of design principles like balance, rhythm, hierarchy, repetition, order, harmony etc. are introduced through 2D exercises in various media which eventually leads transition to 3D as the course progresses. Exposure to different materials, color media, working techniques. Overall ideas of visual aesthetics, executing projects through different media, design theory and its principles, transformation and composition of forms and shapes etc. are developed.

This course is an Introduction to Architectural Graphics which includes free hand practice of geometric elements; Architectural writing and graphic presentation of symbols; practicing drawing with mechanical equipment; exercising techniques and methods of architectural design representation through practicing line weight, type & quality; practicing orthographic projections of building- plan, section and elevation; and learning rendering techniques with tonal value and hatch.

Understanding of the techniques and tools of free hand drawing; learning techniques of one point perspective and two point perspective; exploring use and scope of different media of freehand drawing such a: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, pastel, water color to express manmade and natural elements. Use of different technique to articulate geometric and free form.

This course facilitates understanding of the architectural basic elements and fundamentals of composition and designing process. Core focus of this course is to enlighten about basic elements like shapes, forms, space organization in architecture, understanding of design principles, and grammar of composition, vocabularies, aesthetics and methodologies of design.

This course is to comprehend the understanding of old architectural history and the elements of architectural theory. It is the study of the ideas that were important to shape past societies and the timeline of how it has evolved over countries and across many landscapes and cultures. Its traces the changes in architecture through various cultural and societal needs, starting with the origins of bygone eras, shelter and art in prehistoric times, Indus Valley civilization, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Sumerian Assyrian and Persian civilizations, Greek architecture and the classical orders, Roman architecture, Chinese, and Japanese architecture.

Enables student to develop their proficiency in English reading and writing skills for academic purpose. Emphasizes is given in English grammar and phonetics; sentence formation, solving grammatical problems, composition, comprehension etc. May also include reading short stories of classical writers. The study approach will be interactive and communicative involving individual, pair and group work.

Introductory Mechanics: Linear motion, Momentum, Energy, Interactions and Force, Work, Motion in Two-Dimensions, Circular and Rotational Motion, Gravity, Periodic Motion, Motion and Vectors, Forces and Newton's Laws, Circular and Rotational Motion, Equilibrium and Elasticity, Momentum and Collisions, Energy and Work, Thermodynamics, Fluids. Sound: Physical properties of Sound, Reflection, Transmission and Absorption of Sound waves, Intensity of sound wave, Variation of sound intensity with distance, Units of Sound Intensity, Decibel, Doppler Effect. Light: Illumination and Photometry, Luminous Intensity, Measurements of Luminous intensity and its Units, Phosphorescence and Fluorescence, Discharge Lamps, Theories of Light, Interference of Light, Young's Double-Slit Experiment, Determination of Thickness of a film, Diffraction of Light, Diffraction due to a Single Slit, Polarization of Light, Different methods of Polarization, Intensity of Polarized Light. Heat: Concept of Heat, Transmission of Heat, Conduction, Radiation, Laws of Radiation, Black body radiation, Convection, Free and Forced Convection, Rectilinear flow of Heat, Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Good and Bad conductors, Conduction of heat through Compound Walls, Humidity, Vapor pressure, Ventilation, Solar Radiation, Domestic and Industrial applications, Gravitation Force, Resonance, Basic Fluid Mechanics.

Exploration of the basic forms and elements with understanding of making three- dimensional space. Practice of using the fundamental vocabulary of composition in three dimensions. Understanding and practicing basic level of analytic skills. Introduction to colors and meaningful compositions with color schemes.

Introduction and understanding to mechanical and free hand 3D architectural drawings including axonometric and perspective (one, two and multi point) and basic rendering skills with shade and shadow in black & white and color. Exploring different techniques in architectural presentation in various media.

This course offers students to learn different computer software that helps them to produce two- dimensional architectural drawings. Students will learn vector and raster-based computer programs. In addition, students will learn Auto CAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop software. Through this course, students will explore the modes of expression and techniques of two-dimensional architectural presentation.

Visual art based on artistic use of two-dimensional elements in graphically. Idea generation by hand sketching, use of color scheme, digital representation and techniques of the graphics done in hand. Functional side of the graphic art.

This course is a continuation through the process of learning Architectural History. This phase includes several architectural style of European Architecture of aided mostly by its buildings. European art and architecture are focused. Topics include Early Christian, Byzantine, Ottoman, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods.

This course continues to enhance analytical reading skill and increase fluency and control in writing process. Emphasizes is given in sentence structuring, paragraphing, coherence and cohesion and aims to improve paragraph writing, specific application writing such as formal letter, report, resume/CV, memo etc. Students will participate in group discussion and seminars.

Equations: simple simultaneous equations in two variables Geometry: points, lines, planes, angles, parallel lines, triangles, similarity, trigonometry, quadrilaterals, transformations, circles and area, system of co-ordinates, distance between two points. Section formulae. Direction cosines. Trigonometry: Definition, Trigonometric Ratios (Sin, Cos, Tan), Functions, Angles, Euler’s Formula. Calculus: Definition of limit, continuity and differentiability, Integration by parts, standard integrals, definite integrals, Area under a plane curve in Cartesian co-ordinates. Statistics: number theory, probability theory, game theory, data collection and sampling methods, and statistical modelling.

Introduction of human being with its relation to architectural space through exercising and understanding of ergonomics. Understanding and comparative study of scale and proportion of space in relation to human as well as with standards. Studio projects will exercise relationships among man and space, activity and space, form and space through simple tasks. Awareness and basic idea of site, surrounding, environment and climate are to be considered as one of the study focuses. The course is a pre-requisite course of Design Studio IV.

This course is a sessional course where contents are aligned with the sessional studio projects which offer an introductory overview of various materials and systems used in constructing buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. Composition and properties of concrete, steel, wood-based materials, plastics, insulation materials, bricks, plaster, masonry, coating materials, glass, and fabrication based on the running studio project. The core idea is to understand the comparative knowledge of material properties and possible applications of building materials in construction with sustainable and long-term aspects. Common construction methods are introduced with built examples and building details are explored with basic mechanics and deformations under load and materials volume resistance concerning moisture, temperature, and aging. Multiple construction sites and manufacturing laboratory visits to understand the product manufacturing techniques through some hands-on practical sessions through details structural project submission.

This computer aided course is focused on advance communication in visual form of graphics aided by 2D and 3D software presentation. Advanced uses of these software such as Adobe Illustrator/ Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, V-ray, Lumion etc. and their understanding for editing, producing architectural info-graphs, diagrams, rendering, animations, walkthroughs and multimedia applications.

This course gives a brief idea about aspects of Modern Architecture in the late 19th and the 20th century. Starting from emergence of modern architecture through industrial revolution and the subsequent change in the social order and in architecture, development of new materials and techniques to the works of modern master architects and their architectural styles and characteristics, principles and work samples of each period.

This course is the Introduction of Structural Mechanics. Statics and Structural Systems: Force system, Structure and its classification, Free Body Diagrams, Resultants & Components, Supports, Reaction, Structural framing and loading, Centroids, Characteristics of sections: Centroids of gravity, quadratics, main axes of inertia

This course mainly focuses on the chronological history of independent Bangladesh which will initially look at the location, culture, government structure of Bangladesh following significant incidents like- nationalism, partition of India, structure of New Pakistan State and inconsistency, Language Movement and Struggle for Democracy, Initiative to form Democratic Government and the Commencement of Military Rule, The culmination of Nationalism and Movement for Emancipation, 1970’s Election and Non-cooperation Movement, The Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 and finally the displacement and refugee crisis after the liberation war where attention will be given on the role of cultural activists and press (local and international), Involvement of Superpower nations and United Nations.

Exploration of the basic forms and elements with understanding of making three- dimensional space. Practice of using the fundamental vocabulary of composition in three dimensions. Understanding and practicing basic level of analytic skills. Introduction to colors and meaningful compositions with color schemes.

This course is involved with the application of building climatology in design work. Basically, such outlines, covers studies on how climatic factors affect human comfort; identification and analysis the climatic problems in the design process; sun position and its representation by solar charts; design of sun-shading devices and their construction using sun path diagram. The concern course introduced to students regarding to the relevant with environmental control (climatic essentially) considerations in the design activities and also ensure the understanding of the interplay of Man-Shelter- Climate in architectural design processes.

Architecture as a subject is very abstract. Sometimes it is tough to understand the crucial aspect of it. This course describes architecture's creative process, analyzes the building, context, idea generation, compositional strategies, rational design approach, architectural style development, how to read modern buildings, and analyzes some revolutionary architecture.

The course is designed for the students to enhance their language connections and an effective English communication skill for non-native speakers of English. The program integrates mostly on listing, speaking, reading and pronunciations. It is an intensive English spoken course directed to speak English professionally. Emphasizing on discussion, brainstorming on a particular topic, professional communication exercise, verbal and nonverbal language communication, interview skills, oral presentation, group discussions and writing.

This course is a continuation through the process of learning Architectural History. This phase includes the Indian- subcontinent’s Architecture of Buddhist, Hindu & Muslim period. The formation and development of architectural, artistic and urban traditional revolution of Indian subcontinent and relevant surroundings.

This course is about the fundamentals of Structural Analysis. Strength of Materials: Fundamental Concepts of Stress & Strain, AFD, SFD & BMD For Statically Determinate Beam and Frames, Stress & Strain in Members Subjected to Tension, Compression, & Shear, Deflection of Beam, Theory of Elasticity, Material properties, Theory of Column. Structural System: The application of different types of structural system & Integrities of structure. Truss and Space Frame: Concept and application of Truss and Space Frame, Advantages. Arch, Shell and Dome: Structural concept, Types, Application and advantages, Case study. Tensile and Plate Structures: Structural concept, Types, Materials for tensile structures, Application and advantages, Case study.

Introduction to electricity: basic principles, electrical circuit theorems for DC & AC. Illumination: lighting fundamentals, various light sources, lighting for various applications. Introduction to electrical distribution wiring system, substation layout and renewable energy system in a building. Energy Saving by lighting. Building Management System and Automation Concept, Relay and modules. Fire and Risk minimization of electrical equipment, Energy Scenario &; Sustainability for Electrical System, renewable energy, industrial revolution 4.0 and architectural considerations

Pursuing synchronous notions of architecture learning. Considering different multiple functions with the structural system’s complexity and prominence in form space relationship. Altered kinds of structural systems like post-lintel, post- slab, wall-slab, etc exploring and implementation in design practice.

The course concerns about Frame Analysis and Design & Detailing of Structural Members. Structural Frame Analysis: Lateral & Gravity Load analysis of structures, the application of different types of structural system & Integrities of structure. Design of Structural Members: Preliminary Proportioning of the Structural Elements of the Buildings based on Structural Concepts, Design & Detailing of Steel & Concrete Structures.

The aim of the course is to understand the importance of the visual and sonic environment and its relationship with the built environment. The physical nature of light, sky types, daylight in architecture, daylight prediction and design strategies, Light as a design tool, light penetration and impact, supplementary lighting design, artificial lighting design, and outdoor lighting. Introduction of building acoustics, fundamentals of sound, level, frequency, human perception, speech and music acoustics, sound propagation, sound fields and listeners, noise and noise control, acoustical practice, design approaches for different types of function and spaces, and the acoustic design of spaces.

Preface to cognize the construction detail drawing for architecture which is essential to develop any design through the construction process. Detailed drawing exercise to prepare an organized complete construction document including site plan, layout plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, foundation detail, shop drawing with technical detail, and material specification.

Introduction to electricity: basic principles, electrical circuit theorems for DC & AC. Illumination: lighting fundamentals, various light sources, lighting for various applications. Introduction to electrical distribution wiring system, substation layout and renewable energy system in a building. Energy Saving by lighting. Building Management System and Automation Concept, Relay and modules. Fire and Risk minimization of electrical equipment, Energy Scenario &; Sustainability for Electrical System, renewable energy, industrial revolution 4.0 and architectural considerations

This course emphasizes on understanding the technical aspect of Architectural design and discusses building technology, types, preparation, properties, manufacture, uses and application of various materials such as metal, stone, rubber, plastic and reconstructed wood. Also focuses on the construction techniques of special forms, such as vault, dome, space frame, metal and shell structure. The discussion also includes various techniques of rapid construction, prefabrication and modular technology.

The studio exercises are focused on understanding the complexity of building form by exploring the appropriate structural systems, functional complexity of complex building/ tall building/ multi-building complex, building services, environmental requirements, horizontal & vertical circulations, sustainability, and other technical issues in relation to the formal expression of architectural design. The emphasis will be on innovative responses to the structural/ building complexity, understanding the site & surroundings, incorporating formal and functional expressions, energy efficiency, innovative technology, and local code.

This course offers an introduction to construction drawings for architectural projects. Use of drawings symbols, terminology, and cross-referencing of drawings. This course will focus on preparing details, schedules, and shop drawings of specific building components and studying different aspects of the construction of an architectural project. Translate standards and specifications in preparing construction drawings. Working drawings include a site plan, floor plan, section, elevation, details, and schedules.

Understanding the relationship between drawing and specification related to the construction management process. The writing process of a material specification related to the particular project with cost analysis and market survey. Preparation of BOQ, rules, regulations, and obligations including tender document management process.

This course focuses on Location, Geography, Anthropology, Culture & History, Society, Government and Administration, Economy, Religion of Bangladesh. This also includes The British Colonial Bengal- Trade and Commerce, political power, economic perspective, Management of Land, Industry, Society & culture under British colonial Administration, Social classes, Communal Nationalism and creating new states, challenges for new state, reaction of cultural, political and administrative deprivation. It describes the Contemporary Bangladesh- the emergence of Bangladesh, history of independence, economic plan, foreign relations, agriculture, Bangladesh under military back government, non-political state power, Garments industries, human resources, Autocratic government, lack of democracy, political turmoil and finally resuming the new democracy with megaprojects, digitization and technology.

In this studio students will learn about the complex socio economic, environmental, political issues and exercise their design solution in an urban context. They will explore the dynamics of urban social life that contributes to a vibrant urban life. They might develop ideas for a healthy urban life for its inhabitants in community scale, neighborhood scale, and City scale that is inclusive for all. Design Intervention in Micro and Macro scale which may include Urban renewal, Urban Infill development, regeneration, redevelopment and conservation.

The theory course concerns itself in introduction to urban, the difference and reasons and transformation from rural to urban. Evolution of urban according as a short history and the recurring pattern of urbanism is also a part of the course to understand the key points of urban design. Ultimately this theory introduces different urban design models and discusses example as case studies to understand and enhance the urban areas in terms of equity and sustainability. Participatory urbanism is discussed as an introductory model in this subject.

Through this course, a student will gather practical knowledge about the architectural practice by going to an architectural office in Bangladesh or abroad and completing a definite contact hour in that office. The supervising architect must be a registered member architect of the professional institute of the country of practice. In addition, students must maintain a daily log of their professional activities signed by the supervising architect. Evaluation criteria of this course will be based on the supervising architect's report, a compilation of daily logs, and an interview by a board of teachers of the department.

This course introduces the processes of interior design, its spatial quality and the various aspects and considerations involved in practice of interior design. Exercises of designing various interior spaces, furniture and other appliances. Introduction to different local materials used practically like wood, ceiling and floor materials, light and signage, color and surface, glass, metal etc in interior design. Space planning and application of said materials, design and preparation of interior drawings, installations and their presentations.

এই ক োর্ সটিতে পড়োত ো হয় বোাংলো ভোষোর উদ্ভব ,বোাংলো ভোষো ও র্ োহহতেের হববেস ,ভোষো- হ হম সহে বোাংলো ধ্ব হ , বর্ স , যুক্তবর্ স ও অক্ষর ,বোাংলো ধ্ব হ র উচ্চোরর্ স্থ ো ও রীহে ,প্রচহলে বোাংলো শতের প্র হমে উচ্চোরর্ ,র্োধু ও চহলে রীহে প্র হমে ও আঞ্চহল ভোষোরূপ ,ভোষো- দক্ষেো ( হবেো/পঠ ) “বঙ্গভোষো ”, মোইত ল মধুর্ূদ দত্ত ,“পুুঁইমোচো, মো ু ষ”,“এ োত্ততরর হদ গু হল ” ,ভোষো- দক্ষেো (ক োি গল্প , বন্ধ /হলখ )“কপোস্টমোস্টোর ”, রবীন্দ্র োথ ঠো ু র,বোাংলো হবরোম হচহ্ন -“তেল”, হরপ্রর্োদ শোস্রী ,বোাংলো বো ো , ভোষোর প্র তয়োগ - অপ-প্র তয়োগ ,বোাংলো শে ও বো ে গঠ ,প্রবন্ধ ও অ ু তেদ রচ োর লো ক ৌশল ভোষোহভহত্তর্ োহহেে -হবতেষ কেোমোত পোওয়োর জ ে কহ স্ব োধী েো “বোাংলোর মুখ আহম, জীব ো ন্দ দোর্ ।

Exercise to deal with large scale master plan-oriented problem-solving process and skills through investigation, analysis, synthesize and design in urban, rural or semi-urban context. The design of housing with all necessary community facilities is to be practiced. The priority is to be given on consideration towards sustainability, affordability and environment keeping in mind about the social, cultural, emotional and spiritual impacts in the settlement setting.

Urban design II is an advance level urban theory course where the connection of different economic model, rights to the space, production of place and space, potentials and threats of emerging urban problems, opportunities are discussed and multi-disciplined models of urbanism is discussed. The discussions may include contextual tradition, art, efficiency, ecology, security, emotion, intelligence, cognitive and artificial reality and some other aspects of contemporary participatory urbanism.

Heading to the acknowledgment of core ideas of housing in developing countries including various encountered challenges both in public and private housing organizations in Bangladesh. The vision of deciphering housing problems with determination of housing needs calculating human necessity. Acknowledgment of the classification of dwelling patterns respecting project location, available materials, construction standards, and design process including qualitative and quantitative research.

This course presents a thorough and systematic coverage of theory and practice of everything that encompasses business management. This includes business responsibility, financial management, office management, office organization, legal agreements, professional liability, and professional rules of conduct etc along with managerial accounting basics and principles of accounting for effective and efficient achievement of business goals.

Design studio IX is aimed to enable students of architecture to understand and address the conceptual, functional and structural, and formal aspects of design. Studio focus is to study and analyze a site, programmatic solution of design, different structural systems, context, socio-cultural aspects, sustainability, and its implication in design. Students are encouraged to think creatively, critically, and independently to develop a single architectural project in a detailed level of programmatic, spatial, and material complexity and build their own arguments/ challenge the existing situation (or even proposal/ design) to find new solutions. The final presentation demonstrates proficiency in a range of drawing and modeling techniques. Projects, or parts of projects, will be carried through to detailed technical resolution

Skills of report or paper writing and verbal presentation. Documentation and communication of project ideas and research works. The techniques and methods of primary and secondary research on a specific topic and systematic presentation of the results in written and verbal form using computer aided multimedia. Research and presentation topics and issues are related to art and architecture. Research papers including literature search review and referencing, writing and presentation skills.

This is a course introduces the process and principles of landscapes designs adding an overall value to a place both aesthetically and functionally. Contributing to the to the low energy consumption for heating or cooling of the house through the right placement of trees and plants. Conservation of natural resources, creating a habitat for both flora and fauna to coexist harmoniously. Understanding a space and get a firm grip on the design and construction with a balance of hard-scape and soft-scape with the process of design communication.

This course gives a fundamental idea about the economic theories and practices in relation to architectural design and construction. It provides an introduction to basic models and concepts in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Basic topics in microeconomics analyzed in this course include an introduction to market economies, supply and demand, consumer theory, the theory of the firm, perfect competition. Basic topics in macroeconomics analyzed in this course include national income, employment, unemployment, inflation, and economic growth, Fiscal Policy and Its Tools, Implications of Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy and Its Tools, Implications of Monetary Policy

The final year design studio is the thesis studio which is a culmination of the whole 5 years education and process. the students must find an issue to address which is best encouraged in their local or regional in character, have sufficient data and logical analysis to make the case a thesis project in terms of scale, scope of work and credibility. Students must develop a design / policy / detailed suggestions that aims to solve the problem/s. To surmise the thesis - The goal is to prepare the student for the job market according to contemporary demand or choice of the individual.

The profession of Architecture deals with a diversified group of users for various architectural projects. Hence, an architect, the team leader of any project, must be equipped with specific training, skill, temperament, and management expertise to deal with the realities of the practical world. The course is designed to enable the students to provide a general idea and awareness psyche so that they can acquire basic guidelines as well as the confidence to practice effectively as responsible architects, following the rules and code of ethics with appropriate commitment and integrity.