MH4103 Emerging Practices in Housing Syllabus:
MH4103 Emerging Practices in Housing Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES
To give an outline of the evolution of housing to its present forms.
To give familiarity with respect to redefinition of contemporary housing within the contexts of multicultural cities due to globalisation.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Introduction to housing, from its industrial beginnings in London and Paris to New York City’s Lower East Side and the 20th century designs of Le Corbusier, Antonio Sant’Elia, and Mies van der Rohe. Investigation of contemporary life and its influence on space and architecture. Globalisation and influences on economy. Alternate housing solutions: Commune, Co Housing, Cooperatives, etc.
UNIT II SINGLE FAMILY, MULTI FAMILY HOUSING
Review of latest developments in single family and multifamily housing by examining the works of WielArets, Shigeru Ban, Ben van Berkel, KeesChristiaanse, Philippe Gazeau, Frank O. Gehry, Steven Holl, Hans Kollhoff, MorgerandDegelo,, Jean Nouvel, KasOosterhuis, MVRDV.
UNIT III HIGH DENSITY HOUSING
Issues and concerns of high density housing. Review of the current state of high density houses. Perspectives and future developments through a study of a few international projects.
UNIT IV NEW FORMS OF LIVING AND HOUSING IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Hyper Housing. Multi-cultural Housing. Lab rooms and cyber homes. Network housing. Hybrid buildings. Individual sheltered residences. Residence cities and bio homes for senior citizens. Works of UN Studio, FOA, OMA.
UNIT V CONTEMPORARY HOUSING IN THE INDIAN CONTEXT
Social and economic changes in India in the 21st century. Impact on housing form and its evolution. Housing policies today. Case studies of government, market oriented projects and innovations by architects for the current scenario.
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1 Sensitivity to the various forces that shape the form of housing today.
CO2 Knowledge about the latest development, issues and design strategies governing housing at national and international level.
REFERENCES
1. Jaime Salazer, Manuel Gausa, ’Single Family Housing’, Birkhauser Verlag AG, 2005.
2. Vicente Guallart, ‘Sociopolis: Project for a City of the Future’, ACTAR, 2004.
3. Jingmin Zhou, ‘Urban Housing Form’, Architectural Press, 2005.
4. Adrienne Schmitz, ‘Multifamily Housing Development Handbook’, Urban Land Institute, 2000.
5. CarlesBronto, ‘Innovative Public Housing’, Links Internacional, 2005.
6. Rahul Mehrotra, ‘Architecture in India since 1990’, HatjeCantz, 2011.