Architecture and Town Planning Lesson Contents

  • Architectures

    • Introduction and history of Architecture

    • Geographic, climatic, religious, social and historical influences

    • Development of Islamic culture

    • Qualities and Factors

    • Use of different materials

    • Walls and their construction

    • Roof styles

    • Energy efficient materials and thermal insulation

    • Modern architecture and use of advanced materials

    • Modelling and ornamental works in buildings
  • Town Planning

    • Purpose, scope and trends in planning

    • Urban growth, objectives and sound planning

    • Modern Planning in Pakistan and abroad

    • Phases of planning and principles of neighborhood planning and features

    • Study of natural resources, economic resources

    • Legal and administrative problems

    • Civic surveys

    • Master planning and zoning

    • Various theories and land use patterns

    • Location of parks and recreation facilities

    • Layout of streets

    • Location of public and semipublic buildings

    • Civic center, commercial center

    • Local shopping centers, public schools etc.

    • Location of industries

    • Slum areas and their upgrading methodologies

    • Issues related to inner city design

    • Suburban development

    • Satellite Town and garden city

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