MH4007 Retrofitting and Adaptive Reuse Syllabus:
MH4007 Retrofitting and Adaptive Reuse Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES
To introduce the importance of traditional architectural knowledge system for conservation.
To emphasise need for sustainability of the existing morphology through adaptive reuse in order to provide alternative options in urban renewal with reference to changing market dynamics.
To enable a better understanding of the structure and fabric of historic structures.
UNIT I TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM
Traditional Architecture and its associative crafts. Historic City- a product of people, place and time. Architectural Knowledge System as a tool for Conservation.
UNIT II STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Introduction to construction techniques and structural components in a historic structure. Understanding various types of historic structural systems. Structural analysis of historic structures. Understanding various techniques for structural analysis. Understanding the failure and distress in historic structures and development of new forms. Inspection and diagnosis of structures.
UNIT III THEORY OF MATERIALS
Characterization of materials and compatibility of its usage. Relationship between various historic building materials and historic buildings. Maintenance requirements of building materials. Diagnosis and assessment of defects in building materials by atmospheric elements. Remedial measures. Strengthening of building materials.
UNIT IV RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS / PROPERTIES AND ADAPTIVE REUSE
Urban Renewal – Rehabilitation, Redevelopment and Conservation. Adaptive Re-use, retrofitting, facadism, commodification. Methods and mechanisms.
UNIT V CASE STUDIES
Legal framework and administrative aspects, policies and charters. Case studies of proposals for conservation / adaptive reuse from India and abroad. Sustainable development, Brownfield projects, mixed use strategies (examples in Indian and Western context).
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME
CO1 Sensitivity with respect to the significance of adaptive reuse and retrofitting with its implications in creating value
REFERENCES
1. Cliff Moughtin, ‘Urban Design-Street and Square’, Routledge, 2007
2. Edmund Bacon, ‘Design of Cities’, Revised edition, Penguin, USA, 1976
3. Geoffrey Broadbent, ‘Emerging concepts in Urban Space Design’, Taylor & Francis, 1995
4. Jon Lang, ‘Urban Design- A Typology of Procedures and Products’, Routledge, 2017.
5. Wright.A, ‘Craft Techniques for Traditional Buildings’, BT Batsford Ltd, 1991.
6. Allen G. Noble , ‘Traditional Building: A Global Survey of Structural Forms and Cultural Functions’, I. B. Tauris, 2007.
7. Kingston Wm Heath, ‘Vernacular Architecture and Regional Design: Cultural Process and Environmental Response’, Architectural Press, 2009.