Walls and Window Teatments

Weekly outline

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  General

  FRMT 316
  WALLS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS 3(1+2)

  Mahalakshmi. V. Reddy, C.H.Sc,
  ANGRAU,Hyderabad

  Deepa Vinay,C.H.Sc,
  GB Panthnagar

  Rachana Krupaker,SRF, C.H.Sc.,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad

  Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the course, students will be enable to learn

  • Create awareness about the materials for covering, treating and finishing interior wall surface
  • Material selection depending on functional character criteria, aesthetics, comfort (lighting, acoustics, visual), and sustainability
  • Identify, formulate and solve problems regarding setting up the materials and finishes from the point of view of the technical possibilities and the project intention
  • Understand the importance of wall elements like doors, windows, ventilators, staircase, fire place and explore features of each element, types, functionality, aesthetics and special effects for different locations.
  • Learn about the hard and soft treatments suitable for windows, factors influencing the choice of treatment, ways of producing different space illusions and solutions for problem areas
  • Prepare the student to select materials for a project and estimate material cost

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  28 February - 6 March

  Wall – A Building Envelope

  • Introduction Page
  • Walls - Classification Page
  • Load Bearing Wall Page
  • Non Load Bearing Wall Page
  • Room dividers Page
  • Types Of Building Walls Page
  • Boundary walls & Retaining walls Page
  • Curtain Wall & Window walls Page
  • Shared walls Page
  • Other Functional walls Page
  • Functional Characteristics Of Walls Page
  • Expressive Characteristics Of Walls Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  7 March - 13 March

  Materials For External Wall

  • Role Of External Wall In A Building Page
  • Materials For Exterior Wall Page
  • Masonry Wall Page
  • Stone wall Page
  • Brick wall Page
  • Solid masonry, without steel reinforcement Page
  • Reinforced concrete & Concrete blocks Page
  • Prefabricated wall Page
  • Wooden wall Page
  • Glass wall Page
  • Factors Influencing The Choice Of Materials Page
  • Performance And Longevity Of Materials Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  14 March - 20 March

  Materials For Internal Walls

  • Functions Of Internal Wall Page
  • Materials For Interior Walls Page
  • Masonry Page
  • Stone Page
  • Brick and tile (Clay) Page
  • Concrete Page
  • Wood Page
  • Veneers, Plywood or Laminated wood Page
  • Glass Page
  • Some of the other eco and environmental friendly materials for walls are Page
  • Factors Influencing Choice of Materials Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  21 March - 27 March

  Wall Treatment And Finishes

  • Introduction Page
  • Types Of Wall Treatments Page
  • Exterior And Interior Wall Finishes Page
  • Plaster Page
  • Stucco Page
  • Paints Page
  • Kinds Of Paint Page
  • Types Of Paints Page
  • Variations In Paint Finishes Page
  • Advantages of using paint as wall finish Page
  • Terminologies In Paints Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  28 March - 3 April

  Interior And Exterior Wall Painting

  • Introduction Page
  • Paint Techniques Page
  • Glazing or Color washing Page
  • Dry brushing Page
  • Marbleizing & Granite finish Page
  • Decorative Painting techniques Page
  • Faux painting - Faux Page
  • Mural Page
  • Trompe l’oeil Page
  • Gilding Page
  • Choosing Wall Paints And Techniques For Exterior And Interior Walls Page
  • Procedure For Painting The Exterior And Interior Wall Surface Page
  • Measure Of Paint For Finishing Interior Page
  • Common Problems In Painted Surface Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  4 April - 10 April

  Interior Wall Covering

  • Significance Of Interior Wall Covering Page
  • Wall Cladding Page
  • Wall Paneling Page
  • Decorative Wall Panels Page
  • Fiberboards (Mdf And Hdf) Page
  • Natural Fiber Wall Covering Page
  • Fiber Glass Wall Covering Page
  • Thermosplastic Panels With Metallic Effect Page
  • Leather Panel Page
  • Stone/Brick Imitation Panels Page
  • Mirror Walls Page
  • Fabric Wall Coverings Page
  • Wall Paper Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  11 April - 17 April

  Exterior And Interior Wall Ornamentation

  • Importance Of Building Ornamentation Page
  • Structural Ornamentation And Design Details Page
  • Crown molding Page
  • Dado rail & Baseboard Page
  • Door and window casings Page
  • Panel Mouldings Page
  • Medallions and Rosettes Page
  • Wall Niche Page
  • Corbel Page
  • Cornices Page
  • Architectural Columns Page
  • Pilaster Page
  • Pediment Page
  • Frieze Page
  • Decorative Balustrades And Railing Systems Page
  • Selecting The Right Material For Exterior And Interior Structural Mouldings Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  18 April - 24 April

  Wall Element – Door

  • Introduction Page
  • Functions Of Door Page
  • Doorway Components Page
  • Sizes Of Doors Page
  • Door Materials Page
  • Design And Style Page
  • Types of door Page
  • Door Mechanism Page
  • French door Page
  • Collapsible Steel Doors Page
  • Louvered Doors Page
  • Other Specialty Doors Page
  • Special features in door Page
  • Factors To Consider When Buying Doors Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  25 April - 1 May

  Wall Elements: Windows

  • Importance Of Windows Page
  • Characteristics Of Good Window Design Page
  • Components Of A Basic Window Page
  • Types Of Windows Page
  • Casement windows & Sliding windows Page
  • Sash or glazed windows & Double hung window Page
  • Bay windows & Bow window Page
  • Fixed windows & Picture windows Page
  • Pivoted windows , Rotating & Jalousie Page
  • Awning & Hoppers Page
  • Clerestory & Dormer windows Page
  • Corner windows Page
  • Sky light Page
  • Materials and construction Page
  • Types of Glass for Windows Page
  • Factors Determining Window Design And Location Page
  • Architectural Composition Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  2 May - 8 May

  Wall Element – Ventilators

  • Significance Of Ventilators In Buildings Page
  • Ventilators Page
  • Purpose Of Ventilation Page
  • Ventilation Strategies Page
  • Mechanical Ventilation Page
  • Guidelines For Natural Ventilation Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz