About the instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is master’s education required for further knowledge? – Architectural / Civil engineering education is recommended, however, the concepts will be covered from the basics so that anyone with basic secondary school math can understand.
- Would the mentorship continue after the course? – Indeed, as time permits.
- What are all the software/ apps/ tools required for this course? – Check out the tools tab, only a few of these tools will be covered. If your exercise requires the use of a tool, the use of it can be guided personally.
- Will this will help me around my climate requirements? or tropical areas only? – This course covers deep concepts about materials and their use in response to climate. The concepts can be applied to any climate.
- Will you provide us with proper notes/presentations? – Presentation is available freely, on this website, even without paying for the course. However, your participation is funding the development of this course and the contents of it into a book.
- What is the class size per cycle – 20 Students
What others had to say after taking the course
You’ve changed my perspective at so many levels. Many others seem to carry some amount of experience and knowledge of materials and vernacular techniques etc compared to me so I’m taking a little longer to register and apply your teaching.
This is the perfect format , its very well broken to finer matter and open medium for interaction and solving queries. Thank you!!!
It was really very insightful course. My view point towards vernacular Architecture has broadened due to course. I think what is exactly we can take from vernacular Architecture and execute in modern context should be focused on more . Because most of the places are influenced by modern architecture so it is really necessary to understand how to achieve sort of balance between them.
What you need to do to prepare for the course (total of 15 hours)
Preferably attend one of the online workshops on the same topic by Varun Thautam (not a prerequisite)
Read Chapter 1 from coursebook
Otto H Koenigsberger, O. H., Ingersoll, T. G., Mayhew. Manual Of Tropical Housing & Building
- Heschong, L. (1979). Thermal delight in architecture. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press. Page 1-30
- Pallasmaa, J. (2005). The eyes of the skin: Architecture and the senses. Chichester: Wiley-Academy ; Chapter 1
- Evans, I., & Smiley, L. (2002). The hand-sculpted house: A philosophical and practical guide to building a cob cottage. White River Junction, Vt.: Chelsea Green Pub.; Chapter 1Modern times [Motion picture]. (2003). MK2 Éditions
- Bioclimatic Approach to Architectural Regionalism – Chapter 1
Required Activity
Please give your response to the readings here
Browse through the guidelines to prepare for the course here