1. A plot of land measures 10 m x 16 m. The front road is 12·0 m wide facing south. Service lane is on the rear which measures 6 m. Prepare a suitable plan of a 2-bedroom residential building as per local municipality bye-laws, as maximum covered area to be 70% of total plot area with minimum setback of 3 m in front and 3 m on the rear of the house.

Explain FAR for a residential building and assembly buildings.

Explain the planning principles followed in designing a restaurant.

Explain in detail the components of rural houses. Enlist different classifications of materials with regard to their resistance to fire.

Explain various factors which cause local deviations from zonal climate. Also list different causes of atmospheric pollution in urban sites.

Explain the principles of planning of residential buildings.

Explain fire-resistance regulation for residential buildings of type-3 and type-4.

Explain the components of rural houses. Describe the reasons for cracking in lime plaster.

Explain the components of brick panel roofing. Describe the procedure of water-proofing of a mud wall.

What are the methods of lowering down the subsoil water level for the purpose of excavation of a foundation?

Explain the relative advantages and disadvantages of brick, stone and block masonry constructions, respectively.

Draw a neat sketch of a battened-ledged and braced door with suitable dimensions.

Explain fan light and sky light window with the help of a neat sketch.

What are the advantages of using Reinforced Cement Concrete in the construction of a staircase compared to other materials?

Explain different types of roofing materials used in a building.

Explain different types of materials used for suspended ceilings/false ceiling.

Explain different types of acoustic materials.

Explain the role of orientation on thermal comfort.