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Architecture UG program dissertation options

1. PROF.MADHAVAN THIRUMENI H O W T O C H OO S E T H E R I G H T D I SS E R T A T I O N TOPICS

2. Why do you require to contribute a lot of time choosing a dissertation topic? What makes the dissertation topics good? How to select the appropriate dissertation topics Select what you think is motivational and exciting The dissertation topics must be different or have a particular approach to analysis Follow a definite framework for your dissertation Stay unbiased and focus on the objective of research Use your time carefully while selecting dissertation topics Ideas of dissertation topics of different fields Conclusion OUR DISCUSSION TODAY TOPICS AND HIGHLIGHTS

3. OVE R VIE W THESIS ORIENTATION – DISSERTATION CAN BE THE THRUST AREA / SPECIAL STUDY IN YOUR GRADUATION THESIS PROJECT. CAN RESULT IN RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATION. IDENTIFYING AREA OF INTEREST – ARCHITECTURAL ISSUES IN BUILDING TYPOLOGY, URBAN DESIGN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, HOUSING, CONSERVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE, PRE FABRICATED MODULAR CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL ARCHITECTURE, BARRIER FREE ENVIRONMENT, DESIGN FOR THE ALTERNATIVELY ABLED, TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL DESIGN, HIGH RISE BUILDINGS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE, GREEN BUILDINGS, INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE & CAMPUS DESIGN, TOWN PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY ETC. SCOPE & IMPORTANCE – DISSERTATION IS HONEST INDEPENDENT RESEARCH WHICH CAN BE FOLLOWED UP AS THESIS PROJECT IN THE FINAL SEMESTER. ATLEAST 40% RESEARCH IS EXPECTED AT B.ARCH LEVEL, WHEREIN 75% RESEARCH IS EXPECTED AT M.ARCH PROJECT LEVEL. .

4. Firstly, because finding a specific subject that was not being researched or discussed before isn’t very easy. Well, first of all, because it is not very easy to find a relevant subject that has not been explored previously. A dissertation is difficult scholarly research that needs a great deal of effort and should have a practical value in presenting knowledge for further analysis . It deals with reading previously published material on the chosen topic & analyzing it. Extensive reading is required to identify areas which have not been researched before. A dissertation is a serious academic work that takes a lot of effort and should have scientific value to provide information for further research WHY DO YOU REQUIRE TO CONTRIBUTE A LOT OF TIME CHOOSING A DISSERTATION TOPIC?

5. F oo t e r There are a few things that it has to consider. Any topic of a dissertation must be different and interesting to the person who writes it . Choose a topic within your area of expertise or subject areas on which you are knowledgeable. There are lot of Architectural issues you may be aware of. Yet , there may be some aspects which has not been thoroughly discussed . It may be a new prospect on an existing problem or a new aspect study . The topic chosen has to be open for research , which means you have methods to analyze and quantify it and have a reasonable conclusion . Dissertation topic will be better if it is important to the public at large or the research has the potential to improve the quality of life. WHAT MAKES THE DISSE R TATI O N TOPICS GOOD?

6. HOW TO SELECT THE APPROPRIATE D I SSE R TA T IO N T O P I C S Many students don’t know how to select a good topic for a dissertation. This issue leads them to search for it online. The successful topic is already half of the job completed & hence t ake always enough time to research ideas as you like. Select topics or issues about which you feel motivated or exciting . Remember you have to be at it the entire semester duration. The Dissertation topic must be different or have a particular approach to Analysis. Stay unbiased and focus on the objectives of the research.

7. IDEAS ON DISSERTATION IN ARCHITECTURE & RELATED AREAS CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT BUILDING TYPOLOGIES AND THEIR FUNCTION: SPORTS FACILITIES – How to design stadium buildings so that they are usable throughout the year instead of the approx. 100 days they function to host tournaments? INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE – Why various colleges such as Medical, Engineering, Science, Liberal arts, Vetinary etc. have to look similar? Is it possible for the architect to do IMAGE INDUCTION? AFFORDABLE HOUSING – What material & construction technologies to be adopted to make housing affordable to Urban & rural families? Can the concept of incremental housing be adopted? What type of design interventions can make the limited area usable for multiple functions? CAMPUS PLANNING – How various types of interaction spaces can be created in Campus design in Institutional zone, Residential zone and recreational zone? TRANSPORT TERMINALS – Airport terminal, Cruise terminal, Railway station, Bus terminal, MRTS station etc – Can they be designed to accommodate future expansion ?

8. IDEAS ON DISSERTATION IN ARCHITECTURE & RELATED AREAS HOTEL ARCHITECTURE – Can vernacular architectural features such as courtyards, veranda, Kerala roof form, open slat windows etc. be adopted in contemporary hotel design to ensure thermal comfort? HOSPITAL DESIGN – How green building criteria can be incorporated in hospital architecture? Can sterile zones be planned efficiently for Operation theatre suites & ICU? MALLS & MULTIPLEX – What is the design impact of Post Covid scenario on Cinema halls and Shopping malls? What type of architectural feature are required to ensure health & safety of the users? SCHOOL BUILDINGS – What are the latest concepts in Class room design / Academic block planning? Can movement spaces such as Corridors, Foyers, Stairs and Courtyards be designed to foster peer learning & interaction? OFFICE BUILDINGS – How to integrate green spaces, passive cooling strategies and interior landscaping in office buildings? Can high rise office buildings be sustainable?

9. IDEAS ON DISSERTATION IN URBAN DESIGN & RELATED AREAS Urban design research in India may be broadly categorized under the following geographically distinct parts of a city: Inner Core area revitalization – this deals with the oldest part of the city where high density, congestion & poor services contribute to a decline in the living standards. Market area rejuvenation / redevelopment – refers to the over crowded markets with traffic congestion and solid waste disposal problems causing threat to health & hygiene. Heritage precinct conservation & revitalization – This type of project deals with religious building complexes & their surrounding area development & revitalization. Riverfront area revitalization – The river flowing through a city and its banks faces many environmental problems such as sewage pollution, garbage dumping, erosion & flooding. Slum Area Rehabilitation – Slums are illegal unplanned settlements facing a plethora of problems such as lack of roads, water supply and drainage, in addition to congestion. Rejuvenation of parks& other green spaces in the city – Study of how people use parks & the required intervention.

10. IDEAS ON DISSERTATION IN HOUSING & RELATED AREAS Issues in Housing can be broadly classified under the following areas of architectural research: Housing for the Urban poor – concerns issues of land availability, affordability, multi use space design, use of cost effective technologies, future expansion, using cluster court etc. Corporate housing – Issues include addition of amenities, privacy, security, comfort, social prestige, luxury, Interior design, recreational open spaces, green building ideas etc. Rural housing & settlement planning – Housing design incorporating locally available materials for families engaged in Agriculture, Handicrafts, Artisans etc. Amenities will include community hall, PHC, Schools, Temples, Library etc. Climate responsive House design – Research into thermal comfort, day lighting, Ventilation, Material properties, Microclimate, Effect of Courtyards, verandahs, pond etc. Modular housing & Prefabricated construction – Adopted in harsh climates where onsite work is difficult (Gulf region & Cold climatic region) or when the project has little time.

11. IDEAS ON DISSERTATION IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & RELATED AREAS Water front development – Can be riverfront, lakefront or seafront – has to address environmental issues & local zoning byelaws. Mixed use / recreational / sports facilities can be explored. Revitalization of Urban parks / Public squares – has to address how various age groups use these spaces, how they can be made more sustainable and the integration of lighting, furniture etc. Planning of Promenade & Street architecture – in depth analysis of street fades abutting a Beachfront promenade, revitalization incorporating Urban elements for recreational zone. Golf club and site planning – Is a challenging project incorporating architecture & landscape features of a golf course. Landscape for Cemetery design – Design analysis of function, maintenance, religious and cultural aspects in layout, planning etc. Green roof in architectural design – research into types, materials and influence on thermal comfort in the sub tropical region. Urban vacancy – Redevelopment of derelict land after land suitability analysis involving slope, soil profile, vegetation etc. Brownfield redevelopment – includes mining area, hazardous material dump yards etc.

12. IDEAS ON DISSERTATION IN CONSERVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE Our country has an ancient heritage and hence we have an abundance of historical buildings such as Temples, Churches, Mosques, Palaces, Railway stations and residential buildings. Conservation of our heritage is actively executed by INTACH which is the Indian National Trust for Architectural Conservation & Heritage. The fine quality of craftsmanship and architectural legacy has to be conserved for future generations. Architectural conservation project would address the renovation of Old Heritage buildings which are in a dilapidated condition. This would involve intervention to get the building back to its original condition. Sometimes the building would have outlived the original function for which it was constructed. Hence analysis is required to find out its suitability for a different purpose & hence Adaptive reuse program is initiated. In some cases the project would require a combination of Adaptive reuse of some buildings and the addition of new blocks for the commercial viability of the project. Conservation research into building materials & construction would involve reviving lost building techniques such as Madras plaster, polished oxide flooring, detailing in carpentry etc .

13. IDEAS OF DISSERTATION TOPICS OF DIFFERENT FIELDS: Project Management Ho w to implement Modular Coordination in buildings . The application of Prefab technology in Urban housing . How to fast track construction in disaster prone areas. Town planning Planning of sustainable towns & settlements with respect to water, energy &environment. Implementation of Smart city projects – analysis for livability, safety, transport system and health. Interior design 5star Hotels – Theme based interiors for Banquet halls, restaurants & Suites Malls – Research into lighting, signage & display methods. Cinema halls & gaming parlors. Furniture design Research into ergonomics and material properties . Architects such as Mies Vander Rohe and Aalvar Aalto had designed interesting furniture.

14. C O NCL USIO N Picking a subject for your dissertation, think about your future profession and work, ideas, and plans. Proper research is a type of advertisement that shows your temperament, abilities, and makes you an uncommon candidate in your profession. Take your time and pick a good subject for your dissertation. If you still feel confused while choosing dissertation topics, then you can take help from me or the senior faculty members . Better you can identify two or three areas of interest to you & discuss the research potential & architectural scope of those topics. Remember research involves original thinking for a future impending situation.

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