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IV B.Tech(CCC) Regular Examinations, December 2008 ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks:100 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Write a note companing the buildings and architectural elements in greek and Roman periods. [20] 2. What are the important buildings constructed during the Buddhist period in India? Describe briefly. [20] 3. Explain the following terms and how they are used in design of buildings.

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(a) Unity (b) Scale and proportion

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(c) Mass.

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4. What are the important factors to be followed while planning a residential building? [20]

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5. Write a note on the architectural works of (a) Le corbusier

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(b) Walter gropins.

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6. Describe source of the important planning principles followed in the west, by giving suitable examples. [20]

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7. (a) What is zoning and how does it help in orderly growth and development of cities? (b) Explain the term neighbourhood and write some important principles of neighbourhood planning. [20] 8. Write short notes on any three: (a) Regional planning (b) Satellite towns (c) Mosques in India sarasenic period (d) South Indian temple designs.

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Code.No: C4CE23 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech (CCC) IV Year Examinations January 2010 ARCHITECTURE & TOWN PLANNING (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks :100 Answer Any Five Questions All Questions Carry Equal Marks --1.a) Write a brief note on the different Greek and Roman orders and explain the part of each. b) Explain the design and construction of a Buddhist Stupa, giving any one example. [10+10]

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Write about the salient characteristics in the Indo-Sarasenic architecture, explaining with examples of the influence of the local style of construction. [20]

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Explain with neat sketches the following principles of composition and design and how they are used in architectural design. a) Unity. b) Mass and void c) Scale and proportion. d) Relation between plan and elevation. [20]

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What are the different considerations for site analysis and planning of a residential building? [20]

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Explain briefly the philosophy of design of the following famous architects and their well-know buildings: a) Frank Llyod Wright. b) Walter Gropius. [20]

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What are the major similarities and differences in town planning principles in India and western countries? Cite examples to explain your answer. [20]

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7.a) What do you understand by neighborhood? Write the main principles for planning a residential neighborhood. b) Briefly explain the housing situation in urban slums and approach to improvement. [10+10] 8. Write short notes on any three. a) Planning legislations. b) Garden cities. c) Dravidian style of architecture. d) Egyptian pyramids. [20] ******

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD R05 IV B.Tech. (CCC) Supplementary Examinations June – 2009 ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 100 Answer any FIVE Questions. All Questions carries equal marks. ----1.

Write a note on the pyramid architecture of ancient Egypt and illustrate with suitable examples. [20]

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Explain the main principles of composition: unity, contrast, scale and proportion, rhythm, balance. [20]

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Write a note explaining the main architectural works of a. Frank Lloyd Wright. b. Oscar Niemeyer.

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Which are the important ancient towns of India? Write briefly about their planning and layout. [20]

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Why is proper planning of roads very important in urban areas? What are the different types of roads in urban areas and what are their functions? [10+10]

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Write a note on planning standards and their functions in the town planning process. [20]

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Explain the concept of satellite town and give examples. Write a note on the provision of parts and playgrounds in residential areas. [10+10]

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Write short notes on any three. a. Indo-Aryan style of temples. b. Planning of western cities. c. Slums in cities. d. Regional Planning.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech (CCC) IV Year Examinations February – 2011 ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:100 Answer Any Five Questions All Questions Carry Equal Marks --1.

Explain the following elements of Buddhist architecture and their use, with examples: a) Stupas. b) Chaityas. c) Viharas. [20]

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Which are the regions in India where Indo-Sarcenic architecture can be mainly seen? Give any one example of each of i) tomb and ii) mosque and explain the main characteristics. [20]

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Explain how the following principles are used in building design: i) Colour. ii) Unity and contrast. In the design process, is the plan made first or elevation? Explain the relation between these. [20]

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Write a note on the main contribution to development of architecture of each of the following: i) Frank Lloyd Wright. ii) Oscar Niemeyer. [20]

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What are the main characteristics of town planning in the West? Explain the main features of London, Paris and Rome to illustrate your answer. [20]

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Write a detailed note on urban slums, explaining the reasons for their formation and the major problems associated with them. [20]

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What do you understand by planning standards? How are they expressed and what is their purpose? Are they effective in having better quality of towns and cities? [20]

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What is the difference between garden city and satellite town? Explain Ebenezer Howard’s concept of Garden city. [20]

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Code. No: C4CE23 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech (CCC) IV Year Supplementary Examinations July/August - 2010 ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 Hours

Max.Marks:100 Answer Any Five Questions All Questions Carry Equal Marks ---

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Compare the main features of Greek and Roman architecture, listing the important types of buildings in each style, the orders, and bringing out the differences. [20]

2.

Bring out the salient features of Dravidian temple architecture, explaining the temples at Mahabalipuram and Madurai. [20]

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Explain how the following principles are used in building design: i. ii. iii.

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Mass. Texture. Scale and proportion.

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Write a brief note explaining the main factors to be considered while planning a residence to make it both functional and aesthetic. [20]

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Write a note on the main contribution to development of architecture of each of the following: i. ii.

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Edwin Lutyens Le Corbusier.

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Explain the traditional town planning principles of ancient Indian towns, giving appropriate examples to illustrate. [20]

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What are the objectives of zoning? Explain the zoning regulations and how they help in having better planned cities. [20]

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What do you understand by neighbourhood? Explain the salient principles of neighbourhood planning. [20]

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Code. No: C4CE23 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech (CCC) IV Year Supplementary Examinations July/August - 2010 ARCHITECTURE AND TOWN PLANNING (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 Hours

Max.Marks:100 Answer Any Five Questions All Questions Carry Equal Marks ---

1.

Compare the main features of Greek and Roman architecture, listing the important types of buildings in each style, the orders, and bringing out the differences. [20]

2.

Bring out the salient features of Dravidian temple architecture, explaining the temples at Mahabalipuram and Madurai. [20]

3.

Explain how the following principles are used in building design: i. ii. iii.

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Mass. Texture. Scale and proportion.

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Write a brief note explaining the main factors to be considered while planning a residence to make it both functional and aesthetic. [20]

5.

Write a note on the main contribution to development of architecture of each of the following: i. ii.

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Edwin Lutyens Le Corbusier.

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6.

Explain the traditional town planning principles of ancient Indian towns, giving appropriate examples to illustrate. [20]

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What are the objectives of zoning? Explain the zoning regulations and how they help in having better planned cities. [20]

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What do you understand by neighbourhood? Explain the salient principles of neighbourhood planning. [20]

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