RE4411 Thesis Project Syllabus:

RE4411 Thesis Project Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES

 To understand the background of economic development, and rapid urbanisation and to integrate this knowledge in the real estate process and strategies.
 To demonstrate through research and analysis, the methodology involved in the identifying issues and challenges in the urbanised world and address them.
 To gain an understanding of the urban form and law , regulations and policy and their effects on urban design, architecture and real estate.
 To enable the understanding of the architectural and urban aspects of real estate development, and the context in which real estate development projects take place
 To apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess trends, financials and market needs/demands.

CONTENT

Thesis gives an opportunity to the scholar to showcase their prowess in the genesis and conceptualization of the all-round competence in real estate design. It is a seminal work culminating into a comprehensive real estate design and development. The thesis will use literature of consultant/industry reports, existing and newly developed frameworks, and expert interviews translated into a qualitative and quantitative research.

The studio allows students to critically analyse and examine the myriad of opportunities that real estate development process offers. It enables the students to identify the most distinguishing factors that impact and help in shaping cities, communities / neighbourhoods, and individuals. Through research and critical relevance, the students discuss the major influences shaping social impact in real estate, the framework to understand the critical factors, the regulatory/statutory bodies that affect the development process, in the perspective of architecture, urban and real estate planning.

TOTAL: 300 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

CO1 Gains understanding of the impact of urbanisation in the context of real estate practices and demonstrate the need for a sustainable development.
CO2 Students will be adept at identifying contemporary issues/challenges to arrive at strategic recommendations using principles/methods of real estate design.
CO3 Will gain awareness on the planning authorities and statutory/Legal bodies with regard to property development.
CO4 Will be able the minimise risks, through a thorough understanding of the urban, social and ecological milieu.
CO5 Acquires skills in analysing forces that drive real estate growth in the context of globalisation.