UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BOE091

BIM for Sustainable Building Planning

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2025-26 TypeTheory
Appears in 36 semesters · 36 branches

B.Tech Civil Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Information Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Data Science) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech CSE (Internet of Things) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science & Design · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science (Hindi) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electrical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech ECE (Advanced Communication Technology) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology) · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Chemical Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Plastic Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Food Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Textile Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Handloom & Textile Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Carpet & Textile Technology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III) · B.Tech Agricultural Engineering · Sem 8 (Open Elective-III)

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Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours
Unit1

Unit 1: BIM in Modern Building Planning

8 hrs

Evolution from 2D drafting to digital construction workflows; Concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM); BIM vs CAD information richness and coordination; Role of BIM in conceptual planning & feasibility; Coordination of architecture, structure, MEP (planning level); BIM in government projects, smart cities & infrastructure; Limitations and ethical use of BIM.

Unit2

Unit 2: Sustainable & Climate-Responsive Planning

8 hrs

Principles of sustainable & green building planning; Climate zones of India and planning implications; Orientation for thermal comfort & energy efficiency; Daylighting strategies, glare control; Natural ventilation and passive cooling concepts; Introduction to Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) at planning stage; Planning validation using visual and spatial understanding.

Unit3

Unit 3: Water-Sensitive Urban & Building Planning

8 hrs

Urban water crisis and sustainability challenges; Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems – planning concepts; Rooftop harvesting and recharge planning; Percolation pits, trenches, recharge wells; Integration of RWH with site layout & landscape; Greywater reuse concepts (planning level only); Maintenance, resilience, and climate adaptability.

Unit4

Unit 4: Solar Energy & Energy-Efficient Planning

8 hrs

Energy demand trends in buildings; Basics of solar PV and solar thermal systems; On-grid, off-grid & hybrid systems (conceptual); Rooftop solar planning: orientation, shading, access; Energy-efficient envelope concepts; Introduction to net-zero & low-energy buildings; Planning stage energy decisions and trade-offs.

Unit5

Unit 5: Traditional Planning, Vastu & Professional Ethics

8 hrs

Origin, intent, and cultural context of Vastu Shastra; Functional zoning and orientation concepts; Scientific vs non-scientific Vastu practices; Compatibility of Vastu with modern engineering; Client communication using visual planning tools; Ethical responsibility of engineers in planning decisions; Addressing myths, sustainability, and inclusivity.

Course Objectives5 points
  • To introduce BIM-based planning concepts aligned with sustainable, smart, and climate-responsive buildings
  • To develop planning-level digital literacy required in modern AEC industry
  • To integrate energy, water, solar, and green building concepts at conceptual stage
  • To enhance visual decision-making skills without software-intensive training
  • To provide industry-relevant understanding for internships and entry-level roles
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Explain BIM concepts and its role in modern planning and coordination
  2. CO2Apply sustainable and climate-responsive planning principles
  3. CO3Plan rainwater harvesting and renewable energy systems conceptually
  4. CO4Apply planning decisions using energy, daylight, and spatial logic
  5. CO5Interpret traditional planning and Vastu concepts in contemporary planning practice.

Suggested Textbooks

  1. and Reference Books
  2. Eastman, C. M., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., & Liston, K. BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling. Wiley.
  3. Garde, S. Building Information Modeling, BIM Fundamentals and Methods. Indian Edition.
  4. Dhillon, B. S. BIM: Digital Transformation for the AEC Industry. Indian Edition.
  5. Shera, H. S., & Rathore, S. S. Building Information Modeling: A Practical Approach.
  6. Kibert, C. J. Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery. Wiley.
  7. Ching, F. D. K., & Shapiro, I. M. Green Building Illustrated. Wiley.
  8. Singla, S. Sustainable Construction, Principles and Practice. Indian Edition.
  9. Kumar, R. Green Building and Sustainable Engineering.
  10. Krishan, A. Climate Responsive Architecture: Design Handbook.
  11. Day, C. Passive Solar Design and Construction.
  12. Peake, S. Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press.
  13. Sukhatme, S. P. Solar Energy: Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage. Indian Edition.
  14. Manickam, R. G. Rainwater Harvesting and Management.
  15. Babu, B. Niranjan. Vastu Shastra for Everyone . OPEN ELECTIVE –IV SYLLABUS

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 21, 22, 23 of the original AKTU PDF.

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