Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture ,Theory of Design - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B.Arch
Title of the paper: Theory of Design
Semester: VIII Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 421E02 Time: three Hours
Date: 07-05-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (8 x four = 32)
ans All the ques.

1. Define "Design"

2. What is the role of a designer?

3. Give that the building also acts as a source of sensory stimulation, elaborate the senses that the building can affect?

4. What are goals in design?

5. "Space is a basic system of communication and status, like a language in which the way you approach a different person define who you are." discuss your own stand regarding this .

6. Define creativity.

7. Is design a issue solving exercise? explain

8. Is brainstorming an effective way to generate creative ideas?



PART – B (4 x 12 = 48)
ans All the ques.

7. What are the factors considered for valuation of design?
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8. What do you mean by design process? List the various stages in the design process

9. Briefly discuss the nature of creative design issue.
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10. State the factors responsible for formulation of design issue.

11. Based upon your understand of creative design techniques, apply any 1 technique to any design situation of your option and illustrate its result.
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12. "Divergent thinking works best at producing alternatives, and convergent thinking works best at selecting the best solution from a provided set" – explain.

13. Choose any 2 Architects of your option and cite different inspirations for their designs philosophies.
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14. What do you understand by the term 'concept' in architectural design? State whether you agree / disagree with this approach and bring out the reasons for your opinion.

Earning:   Approval pending.