DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
AR 506 - Dissertation – II - Building Case Study Format
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
• Name of Building / Project:
• Location:
• City / Region / State:
• Year of Completion:
• Architect / Design Firm:
• Client / User Agency:
• Function / Typology:
• Total Built-up Area (m²):
• Plot Area (m²):
• FAR / FSI:
• Ground Coverage (%):
• No. of Floors:
• Building Height (m):
• Building Ownership / Maintenance Agency:
• Green Rating / Certification (if any):
2. SITE CONTEXT AND LOCATION
• Site Location Map (attach figure/map):
• Approach Road & Accessibility:
• Surrounding Land Use and Building Typology:
• Site Topography / Natural Features:
• Existing Vegetation and Landscape Features:
• Site Infrastructure (Water / Power / Drainage):
• Climatic Zone (as per NBC / ECBC classification):
• Prevailing Wind Direction:
• Sun Path & Orientation:
• Views / Vistas / Visual Corridors:
• Noise Sources (roads, industries, etc.):
• Soil Type and Drainage Pattern:
• Setbacks, Entry/Exit Points and Circulation:
• Public Transport Connectivity and Pedestrian Access:
3. BUILDING CONFIGURATION AND DESIGN CHARACTER
• Overall Building Form / Geometry:
• Orientation with respect to North:
• Functional Zoning (Public / Semi-public / Private):
• Circulation Pattern (horizontal & vertical):
• Core Location & Service Placement:
• Entry / Exit Points:
• Open Space Distribution / Courtyards / Terraces:
• Integration with Site Context:
• Transition Spaces (Verandahs / Balconies / Plazas):
• Structural Grid and Modulation:
• Vertical Articulation (Terraces, Recesses, Step-backs):
4. TYPOLOGY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
• Type of Users / Occupants:
• User Density / Footfall:
• Peak Usage Hours / Activities:
• Functional Requirements Specific to Typology:
• User Behaviour Patterns Observed:
• Accessibility (Universal Design):
• Public Interface (Entry, Lobby, Reception):_
• Private / Restricted Zones:
• User Circulation Pattern:
• Emergency Egress / Evacuation Design:
(Add additional information based on the typology)
5. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM
• Foundation System:
• Structural System (RCC / Steel / Load bearing / Hybrid):
• Wall Materials and Construction Type:
• Roofing System and Insulation:
• Floor Finishes (Material, Durability, Maintenance):
• Ceiling System / False Ceiling Details:
• Façade Treatment / Cladding / Shading Devices:
• Type of Glazing and Fenestration:
• Material Sourcing (Local / Imported / Recycled):
• Innovative or Sustainable Materials Used:
6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND BUILDING PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS
• Thermal Comfort (Measured Indoor Temperature, RH, Adaptive Features):
• Cross Ventilation and Air Flow Characteristics:
• Solar Access and Shading Control:
• Daylighting Levels (Lux levels, Glare Control):
• Acoustic Performance and Noise Control:
• Indoor Air Quality and Natural Ventilation Efficiency:
• Orientation and Climatic Response of the Building:
• Passive Design Features (Courtyards, Jaali, Shading, Green Roofs):
• Energy Efficiency Measures:
• Renewable Energy Integration (Solar, Wind, etc.):
• Water Efficiency (Rainwater Harvesting, Greywater Reuse):
7. BUILDING SERVICES AND UTILITIES
• Water Supply System (Source, Treatment, Storage, Distribution):
• Plumbing and Sanitation (Fixtures, STP/ETP, Greywater Management):
• Electrical Supply and Distribution (Transformers, Panels, Backup):
• Lighting System (Type, Control, Efficiency):
• HVAC / Cooling Systems (Type, Capacity, Control Strategies):
• Vertical Transportation (Lift Type, Capacity, Speed):
• Fire Fighting and Safety Systems (Hydrants, Extinguishers, Detection, Evacuation):
• Waste Management (Segregation, Composting, Disposal):
• ICT and Automation Systems (BMS, Smart Controls):
• Stormwater Management System:
• Power Backup / DG Sets / Solar PV Integration:
8. PARKING, CIRCULATION AND SITE INFRASTRUCTURE
• Vehicular Entry / Exit and Circulation:
• Surface and Basement Parking Provision
• Pedestrian Movement and Walkability:
• Barrier-free Accessibility (Ramps, Handrails, Tactile Paths):
• Service and Utility Access:
• Landscape Integration with Circulation:
• Stormwater Drainage and Paving Materials:
• Lighting and Safety within Site:
• Landscape Design and Green Cover Percentage:
9. SPATIAL AND AESTHETIC EVALUATION
• Form Composition and Massing:
• Proportion, Scale, and Rhythm:
• Spatial Hierarchy and Movement Experience:
• Material Expression and Texture:
• Colour and Light Interaction:
• Transparency and Opacity Relationships:
• Façade Articulation and Detailing:
• Cultural / Contextual Response:
• Integration of Art / Graphics / Signage:
• Public Realm Design and Outdoor Ambience:
10. INTERIOR SPACES AND HUMAN EXPERIENCE
• Spatial Organization and Adjacency:
• Furniture Layout and Ergonomics:
• Material Palette and Finishes:
• Lighting Design (Ambient / Task / Accent):
• Acoustic Treatment (Ceilings / Walls):
• Indoor Environmental Quality:
• Colour Scheme and Psychological Impact:
• Wayfinding and User Orientation:
• Flexibility and Multi-functionality:
11. SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
• Fire Safety Compliance (NBC 2016):
• Barrier-Free Design (Accessibility):
• Structural Safety / Seismic Design Zone:
• Building Bye-Laws Compliance:
• Environmental Clearance / Green Rating:
• Evacuation Strategy and Refuge Area:
• Emergency Lighting / Exit Signage:
• Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control):
12. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND INFERENCES
• Functional Efficiency and Spatial Planning:
• User Comfort and Behavioural Response:
• Energy Efficiency and Resource Conservation:
• Ease of Maintenance and Durability:
• Adaptability and Flexibility of Design:
• Aesthetic and Contextual Relevance:
• Sustainability Measures Adopted:
• Innovations and Design Learnings:
• Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT Analysis):
• Overall Architectural Appraisal:
13. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS / PHOTOS TO BE COLLECTED:
• Site Plan (with North direction and scale)
• Contour Plan (if applicable)
• Floor Plans, Sections, and Elevations
• Photographs (Exterior, Interior, Context)
• As built Drawings
• Climatic Data Sheets
• Survey / Interview Notes (Users / Facility Managers)
• Performance Data and Observation Sheets
• Sketches and Diagrams for Spatial Understanding
Note:
In addition to the above, based on the typology of the building, additional information needs to be collected specific
to the context. The above document serves only as a guideline for organizing and documenting information during
case studies.