Site Planning and Landscape

COURSECODE- MUD102 Pedagogy and Evaluation:

Lecture (L) Studio (S) Credits Internal Theory Exam Marks|Practical/Viva Voce Total Marks Hrs/Wk Hrs/Wk Marks 6 6 50 50 100 Objective:

To provide an understanding of the ecological aspects of large sites and develop skills for comprehensive design incorporating various infrastructure and services related to site planning.

Studio Exercises:

Understanding Basic Principles of Ecology and Site Planning A. Introduction to ecology and site planning as an approach B.E Ecological Planning- Theory, Process and Approach, Historical evolution of Landscape Urbanism C.1 Methodsof Site Surveys and overlays D. Site resource systems: Physiography; Geology and soils; Hydrology; flora and fauna; biodiversity and natural conservation zones; Microclimate; Cultural resources E. Reading contours, graphical representation and interpolation, Slope and Gradient analysis; Aspect analysis, Drainage analysis, site level stormwater drainage systems, determination of catchment areas; Site Grading, cut and fill analysis; drainage elements: swales and culverts, etc., Road Layout and Parking, Grading and storm water of Roads, parking lots, paths and plazas, etc.

F. Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure Planning- approaches, components and strategies for water supply, disposal and treatment of sewerage, stormwater and solid waste.

·Learning Application of Principles of Ecology and Site Planning on a Chosen Site A suitable site, preferably sloping with a multitude of natural and man-made features, shall be selected.

The students are required to map the various attributes of the site. After detailed site evaluation and analysis of all the parameters, the students shall design a project with multiple functions with an emphasis on the site planning, ecological and infrastructure aspects.

Recommended Readings:

DESIGNWTIHNATURE CITIES PROCESS SITE PLANNING STANDARDS IANLMCHARG 1 Arnold, H.F.Trees in Urban Design.NY:Van Nostrand Reinhold 2 Arora, A.(1991) Delhi Ridge Forest. New Delhi: Kalpavriksha.

3 CPHEEO Manuals on Storm Water Drainage, Water Supply and Sewerage, Waste Management, New Delhi.

4 De Chiara, Joseph (1986) Site Planning. NY: McGraw-Hill Book Company.

5 Hough, M.(1989) City Form and Natural Process: Towards a New Urban Vernacular. Routledge 6 Howard, E.(1946)Garden Cities of Tomorrow. London: Faber&Faber.

7 Jacobs, P. and Way, D.(1968) Visual Analysis of Landscape Development. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.

8 Krishen, P. (2006) Trees of Delhi, New Delhi: DK Publishing 9 Lynch, K., Hack, G. (1962) Site Planning. Cambridge: MIT Press.

10 McHarg, Ian L.(1969) Design with Nature. Cambridge: MIT Press.

11 Robinette Gary O.(1983) Landscape Planning and Energy Conservation, NY: Van-Nostrand Reinhold.

12 Rohilla, S.K. jainer, S. & Matto, M, (2017) Green Infrastructure: A Practitioner's Guide. N Delhi: CSE 13 Thomas H Russ, T. H. (2002) Site Planning And Design Handbook. MqGraw Hill Professional.

Syllabus of M.ARCH.(URBANDESIGN)w.e.f.Academic Session 20212 Approved By: Sub- Commilee of Academic Council on and'Board of Studies, USAP on 31st March, 2021 Sign:

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