AKTU BIM for Sustainable Building Planning (BOE091) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Open Elective

Course Objectives

• 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

Unit–I: BIM in Modern Building Planning 08 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.

Unit–II: Sustainable & Climate-Responsive Planning 08 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.

Unit–III: Water-Sensitive Urban & Building Planning 08 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.

Unit–IV: Solar Energy & Energy-Efficient Planning 08 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.

Unit–V: Traditional Planning, Vastu & Professional Ethics 08 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.

Text Books

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

** It is mandatory that for these subjects (BOE100 & BOE101) only Trained Faculty (who had done the FDP for these courses) will teach the courses.