FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code: BAR 401
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS
Objective of the Course: Students are introduced to methodological approach to research and presentation of project and research papers.
45 Hrs.
Course Outline: The unit helps the students in problem identification, writing out the proposal, data collection methods which includes literature review, field study, sampling observation, interviews, questionnaires, data analysis; use of elementary statistical methods and interpretation of data; the case study method, findings and conclusions.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include research assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to present a research paper assignment and sit for a continuous assessment test
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Architectural Research Methods by Wang, David C., Research methods by McBurney, Donald H., Research methodology : methods and techniques by Kothari, C. R.
Course Code: BAR 403
Course Title: BUILDING COSTS 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: Students are given an insight into concepts of cost control, cost implications of design Variables, Functional requirements and cost implications of construction methods; Use of spreadsheets in cost simulation of buildings.
Course Outline: Lectures will cover concepts of cost control, cost implications of design Variables (shape, size, height, complexity), Functional requirements and cost implications of construction methods. Approximate estimating methods (unit method, cube method, superficial floor are method, storey enclosure unit method, approximate quantities, elemental costs analyses, comparative estimating), cost planning theories and techniques, cost analysis indices and cost indices, practical application of cost control techniques. Use of spreadsheets in cost simulation of buildings.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Building Design Evaluation: costs-in-use by Stone, P.A and Estimating Construction Costs by Peurifoy, Robert Leroy, Spon's European construction costs handbook by Langdon, Davis, Building cost forecasting by Southwell, John, Building design evaluations: costs-in-use by Stone, P.A., Cost planning of PFI and PPP building projects by Boussabaine, Abdelhalim
Course Code: BAR 405
Course Title: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: The unit is devoted to students appreciating the management process, function of management planning, data classification, the work study and measurement and the moral and social responsibility of management
Course Outline: Lectures will cover the management process: decision making theory, time management, communication process and practice. Function of management planning; organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling; Data classification; coding, sorting, retrival, analysis, coordination etc; The work study and measurement; work flow, work measurement time measurement techniques, operations and methods (O&M)etc. Moral and social responsibility of management.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to General Principles of Management by Guruge, Ananda W.P, Management: principles and practices by McFarland, Dalton E., An introduction to management, its principles and techniques by Chatterjee, S.S.
Course Code: BAR 413
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7 [THEME 1: Conservation design] 180Hrs
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on issues of Restoration, Refurbishment, Revitalisation etc.; Materials and detailing; Codes and Regulations governing conservation projects.
Course Outline: Lectures will cover areas of Research and brief formulation in conservation projects; Data, historicity and authenticity; Issues of Restoration, Refurbishment, Revitalisation etc.; Materials and detailing; Codes and Regulations governing conservation projects.
Learning Methods: Lectures leading to research and brief formulation in conservation project with the aid of Fieldwork and case studies
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to make presentations of field work and case studies. There will be continuous assessment of performance
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to present/pin-up their portfolio works
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Design and Conservation in the City by Dix, D
Course Code: BAR 413
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7 [THEME 2: Interior Architecture] 180Hrs
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on issues of interior design covering areas of meaning and image, comfort, functionality, materiality, aesthetics and detailing; Codes and regulations governing interior design projects.
Course Outline: Lectures will cover areas of Research and brief formulation in an interior design project; Data in the context of remodelling, refurbishment, renovation, maintenance etc; Issues of meaning and image, comfort, functionality, materiality, aesthetics and detailing; and Codes and regulations governing interior design projects.
Learning Methods: Lectures leading to research and brief formulation in an interior design project with the aid of Fieldwork and case studies
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to make presentations of field work and case studies. There will be continuous assessment of performance
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to present/pin-up their portfolio works
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Interior Design: an Introduction to Architectural Interiors by Friedmann, Arnold, The interior dimension: a theoretical approach to enclosed space by Malnar, Joy Monice, Interior spaces designed by architects by Gordon, Barclay F., Time - saver standards for interior design and space planning by Dechiara, J. Panero
Course Code: BAR 413
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7 [THEME 3: Landscape Architecture] 180Hrs
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on issues of landscape modeling, environmental sustainability, Presentation techniques for landscape design information, Codes and regulations governing landscape design projects.
Course Outline: Lectures will cover areas of Research and brief formulation in a landscape design project; Landform, landscape data, site analysis and site planning; Issues of landscape modelling and environmental sustainability; Functionality, aesthetics, planting design and detailing; Presentation techniques for landscape design information; Codes and regulations governing landscape design projects.
Learning Methods: Lectures leading to Research and brief formulation in a landscape design project with the aid of Fieldwork and case studies
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to make presentations of field work and case studies. There will be continuous assessment of performance
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to present/pin-up their portfolio works
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Landscape architecture: a manual of site planning and design by Simonds, John Ormsbee, Landscape and landscapping by Hunter, John Michael, Landscape design guide by Lisney, Adrian, Landscape techniques: incorporating Techniques of landscape architecture by Weddle, A.E., Landscaping: principles and practices by Ingels, Jack E.
One elective unit to be taken from the stream of earlier electives
Course Code: BAR 421
Course Title: ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION 3 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight to Architectural conservation philosophy, principles and procedures, conservation technology, management, cost studies, contract procurement and documentation, statutory framework management, computer aided design.
Course Outline: Lectures will cover Architectural conservation philosophy, principles and procedures. Surveying, recording and investigating historic buildings. Historic gardens and landscapes. Building conservation and sustainability - traditional building skills, legal and managerial aspects of conservation. Conservation technology, management, cost studies, contract procurement and documentation, statutory framework management, computer aided design.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Design and Conservation in the City by Dix, D, Air pollution and conservation : safeguarding our architectural heritage by Rosevall, Jan, Architectural conservation : : principles and practice by Orbasli, Aylin, Lamu : a study of conservation by Ghaidan, U.
Course Code: BAR 423
Course Title: INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 3 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: To introduce aspects of artificial lighting and insight in experimentation with light in relation to other elements, Basics of lamp design and general knowledge of the various properties of light.
Course Outline: Lectures will cover principles of artificial lighting; Exploration of light as a design element in interior architecture: uses and control of light, lighting fixtures, and lighting installation for desired effect; Emphasis placed on experimentation with light in relation to other elements; Basics of lamp design and general knowledge of the various properties of light.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Interior Design: an Introduction to Architectural Interiors by Friedmann, Arnold, Interior spaces designed by architects by Gordon, Barclay F, Time - saver standards for interior design and space planning by Dechiara, J. Panero
One topic to be selected from the following or any other the department may offer from time to time.
Course Code: BAR 425
Course Title: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3 [Topic – Planting Design] 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on matters Planting design strategies, functional uses and design qualities of plants; morphological characteristics, plant classification and nomenclature for plant identification; main ecological principles for understanding dynamic qualities of plant material; world biomes as models for planting design, modified plant communities; history of planting design; principles of planting design; management and plant walks in botanical gardens.
Course Outline: Lectures covering aspects of Planting design strategies, functional uses and design qualities of plants; morphological characteristics, plant classification and nomenclature for plant identification; main ecological principles for understanding dynamic qualities of plant material; world biomes as models for planting design, modified plant communities; history of planting design; principles of planting design; management and plant walks in botanical gardens.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Landscape architecture: a manual of site planning and design by Simonds, John Ormsbee, Planting design by Walker, Theodore D, Tree form size and color : a guide to selection, planting and design by Gruffydd, Bodfan
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Course Code: BAR 425
Course Title: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3 [Topic – Urban Landscape] 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on matters Hard and soft options. The pedestrian in the city. Lighting and Urban visual environment. Street furniture: fountains, monuments etc. Elements of Nairobi Landscape. Characteristics of land form and the effects of grading on drainage, soils and location of landscape architectural elements; pavings, low retaining walls; quantification skills. Design and construction drawings for public and private landscape structures, landscape utilities, and irrigation system layouts; specifications, takeoffs and estimating.
Course Outline: Lectures covering aspects of Hard and soft options. The pedestrian in the city. Lighting and Urban visual environment. Street furniture: fountains, monuments etc. Elements of Nairobi Landscape. Characteristics of land form and the effects of grading on drainage, soils and location of landscape architectural elements; pavings, low retaining walls; quantification skills. Design and construction drawings for public and private landscape structures, landscape utilities, and irrigation system layouts; specifications, takeoffs and estimating.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Landscape architecture: a manual of site planning and design by Simonds, John Ormsbee, Handbook of urban landscape by Tandy, Cliff, Urban landscape design by Eckbo, Garrett, The landscape of towns by Aston, Michael
Course Code: BAR 425
Course Title: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3 [Topic – Furniture Design] 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on matters Understanding the basic principles of furniture design, general knowledge of dimensioning and drawing of furniture, furniture materials and ergonomics. Developing an idea for a finished product. Studying structures and applying joint techniques. Workshop drawings, presentation drawing, scale model and a prototype model 1:1 of a piece of furniture.
Course Outline: Lectures covering aspects of basic principles of furniture design, general knowledge of dimensioning and drawing of furniture, furniture materials and ergonomics. Developing an idea for a finished product. Studying structures and applying joint techniques. Workshop drawings, presentation drawing, scale model and a prototype model 1:1 of a piece of furniture.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Landscape architecture: a manual of site planning and design by Simonds, John Ormsbee, Creative design in furniture: wood mental, glass and plastic by Varnum, William Harrison, Modern furniture, its design and construction by Dal Fabbro, Mario
Course Code: BAR 425
Course Title: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3 [Topic – Building Systems] 45 Hrs.
Objective of the Course: To provide students with insight on matters Study of building materials, structural elements, environmental controls, mechanical systems and other components of interior architecture. Emphasis placed on historical precedents and contemporary applications. Knowledge of technical factors connected with the planning of buildings and the effects of structural solutions on the interior. Different regulations and documents. Study of variables in climate, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, detection, and conveyance systems and their effects upon interior spaces. Laboratory investigation of design with environmental control components and systems.
Course Outline: Lectures covering aspects of Study of building materials, structural elements, environmental controls, mechanical systems and other components of interior architecture. Emphasis placed on historical precedents and contemporary applications. Knowledge of technical factors connected with the planning of buildings and the effects of structural solutions on the interior. Different regulations and documents. Study of variables in climate, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, detection, and conveyance systems and their effects upon interior spaces. Laboratory investigation of design with environmental control components and systems.
Learning Methods: Lectures which include assignments
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to carry out written assignments or exercises and sit for a continuous assessment test
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to sit for a two hour written examination
Learning Resources: Students are expected to refer to Landscape architecture: a manual of site planning and design by Simonds, John Ormsbee, Systems building : an international survey of methods by Thomas Schmid and Carlo Testa. English translation by Henry A. Frey
SECOND SEMESTER Course Code: BAR 414
Course Title: DESIGN PROJECT 360Hrs
Objective of the Course: To guide a candidate in identifying a small to medium sized project within one of the themes identified in the first semester of the forth year. The project should be of appropriate complexity to test advanced integration of social-cultural, pragmatic, technological, urban and environmental aspects. A project paper must be written being a discourse of the entire process of the Design Project and must be developed and presented simultaneously with the project as its theoretical component
Course Outline: A candidate will identify a small to medium sized project within one of the themes identified in the first semester of the forth year. It should be of appropriate complexity to test advanced integration of social-cultural, pragmatic, technological, urban and environmental aspects. A project paper must be written being a discourse of the entire process of the Design Project and must be developed and presented simultaneously with the project as its theoretical component
Learning Methods: Lectures leading to Research and brief formulation in a landscape design project with the aid of Fieldwork and case studies
Evaluation Method: The students are expected to make presentations of field work and case studies. There will be continuous assessment of performance
Final Examination: At the end of semester students are to present/pin-up their portfolio works Learning Resources: The design process : case studies in project development, Essex ; design and
development ; a field guide and project manual by Smales, Lindsay Mark
