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Architecturenews and discussions on all buildings types and urban spaces
Classical ArchitectureDiscussions on heritage buildings, monuments and landmarks
The Changing Face of arch… 
Shopping, Office and Hotel ArchitectureForm & Space in built environment of retail shops, department stores, Hotels , Offices and shopping malls around the world.
Petronas Twin Tower – Mal… 
Institutional and Hospital ArchitectureDiscussion on Institutional (private and public )institutions – schools, recreation centers, community centers, college, university etc. and hospitals.
Asian Games Village Raj R… 
Interior Designing and DetailingCommercial, Residential, Hospitality interior designs and details
Acoustic Sandwich Studio … 
Residential Apartments & Housing Projects
Housing Project at Jaipur 
Learning Resources for Students of Architecture
Perspective Projection me… 

Architectural Design Resources for Students
DESIGN METHODOLOGY 
Build your Dream House
Concrete Work 
Town Planning and Urban Design
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Planning Concepts, History and Theory
Download ITPI Journals 
Infra-structure and Transport Planning
Regional Distribution of … 
History of Human Settlement
VILLAGE ARCHITECTURE : A… 
Housing Enviroments and Planning
Marketing as an Alternati… 
Planning Techniques
Chapter-8 STRUCTURE PLAN … 
Sustainable Town Planning and Development
new department for waste … 
Socio-Economics Basis for Planning
Society and Social Change 
City and metropolitan planning
JAISALMER – Tourist Town-… 
Inclusive Urban Planning
Health for Urban Poor – S… 
Urban Development and Management
AESTHETICS IN BUILT ENVIR… 
Project Planning and Management
Terminal Evaluation 
Urban Governance
PRIVATIZATION – Think aga… 
Politics and Planning
The Lessons of Privatizat… 
Environment Development and Disaster Management
Environmental Awareness i… 
Development Finance
High Quality SEO Backlink… 
Legal Issues and Professional Practice
73rd and 74th constitutio… 
M PLAN EXAM PAPERITPI ASSOCIATESHIP EXAM, KSOU EXAM
M plan I Sem Exam 2015 I… 
Architectural Design 
Building Types as par B. Arch.
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Basic Shelter, Pedestal, Street Furniture, MemorialsII Semester : Architectural Design– I
Parametric Residence 
Ticket counters, Reception, Security off, Kiosks, Booths,III Semester : Architectural Design– II, Information cells, PHC
Ticket counter Design 
Clubs, Clinics, Motels, Schools, Community centerIV Semester : Architectural Design– III
TOILETS REQUIREMENTS for ..
Community Hall, Bank building, Religious Institution, LibraryV Semester : Architectural Design– VI
TOILETS REQUIREMENTS for … 
Multistory apartment, Commercial, Hotel, MultiplexVI Semester : Architectural Design– V
TOILETS REQUIREMENTS for … 
Institutional building with a auditorium, Public building, HospitalsVII Semester : Architectural Design– VI, Urban insert-Commercial
TOILETS REQUIREMENTS for … 
Railway Station, Inter State Bus Terminus, Airport or Sports StadiumVIII Semester : Architectural Design– VII
Bus Terminus design study… 
Building Construction
Method and technology used in Building construction
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Structural Glazing SystemsIt is a specialized curtain walling system.
SILICONE STRUCTURALGLAZIN… 
Wall Systems
Walls system 
Foundation SystemThe foundation type and construction systems.
Foundations in black cott… 
Roof SystemTypically includes the roof deck, waterproofing membrane, insulation, installation, maintenance and repair.
roof projection detail la… 
Window Systems
MS Window sections – EZ7,… 
Advance Building ConstructionExpansion Joint,
Water proofing constructi… 
Construction Materials and Suppliers
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Wall and Wood FinishingPly, Board, Timber, Wallpaper, Paint & Polish
Sheeting 
Cement & Concrete
Study notes for Construc…
GlassType of glass used in building and their application and properties
Types of Glass used in Bu… 
Fine and Coarse Aggregates
Characteristics of aggreg… 
Precast Construction
Precast construction Deta… 
Wood Paneling and Staircase
Stairs detail : boulder i… 
Lime as Construction Material
Study notes of Construction material lime…
FerrocementTechnology and Uses
Study notes of Constructi… 
Prestressed ConcretePre tensioning, Post tensioning, Abutment, strut,etc;
Prestressed concrete 
Brick Types
Brick Test 
Metal Hardware, ferrous and non-ferrrous metals and metal alloy
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF W… 
Stone TypesIgneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic etc
Granite Stone 
Floor Finish Materials
Flooring Types – Granite … 
PlasticsThermoplastics, Thermosets, elastomers etc
Polymer in construction
Pest control and Anti Termite Measures
How the gold standard Pes… 
Mud
IS : 2115 – 1980 : Protec… 
Insulation Materials
Roof insulation using Ear… 
Bathroom & Sanitaryware
Bath Tub
Smart MaterialsThe use of smart materials in architecture is a dynamic and innovative area merging research, development, and use.
Ecological Architecture b… 
Construction Chemicals and Adhesive Materials
Construction chemicals
Bamboo in building construction भवन निर्माण में बांस का इस्‍तेमाल
Bamboo : Building Constru… 
Vastu sastra वास्तु शास्त्र 
Ancient Treatise on dwellings written in several purana and upapurana like matsyapurana, Agnipurana, visnudharmottarapurana etc.
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Authentic Principles of Vastu ShastraOriginal Principles Mentioned in Vedic Granthas.
एक आवासीय घर के लिए वास्त… 
Vastu TipsReady to Use Tips For Vastu Compliant Residential Construction
वास्तु टिप्स 
Theory Of Design
Morphological study of the essential elements of form and space and those principles that control their organization in our built environment.
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Principles of ArchitectureAxis, Symmetry, Hierarchy, Datum, Rhythm and Repitition, Transformation.
Study notes of PRINCIPLE … 
Expressionism, Post Modernism, Deconstructivism , Brutalism, Purism in Architecture
Futurism 
Time, Works and Philosophies of Great ArchitectsLouis Sullivan, Frank L Wright, Walter Gropius, Mies Van der Rohe, Le Corbusier.
Wexner centre for the vis… 
Interior Designing and Decoration
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Ceiling
False Ceiling 
Color and its Effects
Din color chart 
Interior Design BasicsPrinciples, Elements, Styles
Rocco Furniture 
Kitchen Details
Acquiring flats in Kakkan… 
LED Lighting
Workplace Lighting 
Interior DetailsRailing, windows, doors, stairs, etc
upvc doors and windows ma… 
Interior ProductsFurnishing and Furniture
Interior products categor… 
Building Services
Plumbing, HVAC, Electric (HT, LT), Fire Systems (detection and extinguisher )
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PlumbingStatutory obligations for Architects, Plumbers and Builders in protecting water and sewerage infrastructure. Laws and By-Laws relevant to Water Corporation’s operations.
Systems of Plumbing 
Electrical PowerElectricity is the only practical energy source for operating motors, lights, portable machines and the emergency lighting required by the national building code. The design and installation of an electrical system is regulated by Standard Codes.
ELECTRICAL LOAD CARRYING … 
Vertical Transport SystemsPassenger and good lifts, escalators and moving walks are intended for moving people and goods vertically between floors in multi level buildings
Study notes for Vertical … 
HVAC – Heating Ventilation and Air ConditioningHVAC systems control the air temperature, of course, but also to intake outside air, exhaust or filter contaminated air and efficiently use energy.
Study notes for Heat vent…
Fire Protection System
RAPID EVACUATION SYSTEM :… 
Engineering Institution
ASHRAE INDIA CHAPTER 
Rain Water Harvesting
RAINWATER HARVESTING : A … 
Water Supply and Drainage Systems
Max. No. of Fixture Units…
Solar Water Heating Systems
Study notes for Solar wat…
Architectural Training, Internship and Jobs
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Architectural Internship in Rajasthan
Architecture Internship A… 
Training & Personality Development
Importance of Young Archi… 
Jobs in Architectural Field
Job Application for the p… 
Building By-Laws and Building Codes
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JDA-Jaipur Development Authority By-LawsBuilding Bye Laws are tools used to regulate coverage, height, building bulk and architectural design and construction aspects of buildings so as to achieve orderly development of an area within a city/state.
JDA Rules of Prohibition … 
Master Development Plan of Jaipur-2025
master development plan 2…
Building Laws, Acts, Codes & Norms in IndiaNBC, AICTE Norms, EC,
Stamps duty in Works cont…
Landscape Architecture
Professional Forum in application of the art and science of Landscape Architecture/ Landscape Design, recognizing architect’s responsibilities to the community, both for the present and succeeding generations.
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Landscapinglandscape elements design
Sisodia rani ka bagh सिसो… 
Landscape Architecture Laws & Legal amendmentsInfluence changes of land amendments in the law or any other legal amendments relating to or affecting landscape design, landscape architecture, environmental design & planning.
Role of Landscape Archite… 
Landscape Design: Construction Detail
Underdrain sand play area 
Architectural Thesis
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Thesis Topics
What is creative writing 
Dissertation Topics
B.Arch : Dissertation top… 
Architectural Competitions
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International Competitions for Architects
ARCASIA Travel Prize 2018… 
Entrance and Aptitude test for ArchitectsNata, JEE
NATA Important Informatio… 
Architectural News & Conference
Seminars , Quality Improvement Programs (QIP), Workshops
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Architects Conferences, Seminars & WorkshopsLatest Conferences, Seminars & Workshops of architects & student of architecture.
charbagh hotel fire accid… 
Architectural Magazines
a+d index of projects & a… 
Conferences and Seminars in Jaipur
India Stone Mart 2019
Architectural Softwares
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Customization of software for architectural application
Customization of AutoCAD … 
3D Visualization, Computer Graphics, Walkthroughs
A Virtual Tour for Perfec… 
Energy Efficient Architecture
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Sustainable Architecture
Mashrabiya – ADIC Headqua… 
Green Architecture
Cluster Development an or… 
Solid Waste Management & Environment
Concepts of Totally Sanit… 
Building Science Threads
Architectural Climatology, Sound Insulation
Climatology 
Architecture Acoustics
Study notes for Architect…
Illumination (Lighting)Architectural illumination
Study notes for illuminat… 
Structural Elements of Building 
It comprise the ‘skeleton’ supporting of building, includes the foundation, load-bearing walls, beams, columns, floor system and roof system, as well as the connections between these elements. Threads
Structural behavior of buildings
Stresses in beams 
ReinforcementPrecast, Prestressed and other latest reinforcement technologies
Strain Energy Methods 
Art and Craft :  Art, Sketches, paintings, Logos.. Threads
Photography
Sketches and Paintings
HUMAN BODY SKETCHING 
Models, Murals, Sculptures and artifacts
Interior murals 
Logos, Brochures
logo types & design 
Miscellaneous विविध 
None of the above
InspirationalMotivational, Behavioral
what is education… 
miscellaneous विविध
understanding – drycleane… 
JainismJain philosophy (जैन दर्शन) ,Jain dharam (जैन धर्म), Jain Shastra (जैन शास्त्र) and Jain आचार्य और आर्यिका रत्न श्री सुभूषणमति माता जी
Bhagawan Bahubali Swami ,… 

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