Best Practices

Assignment – Module 1

Topic: Case Study on  Evaluation of Construction Materials and Structural Elements in a Building

Assignment task: Select a residential/institutional/commercial building and prepare a case study identifying the major civil engineering disciplines involved, construction materials used, and structural elements such as foundation, plinth, lintel, chejja, masonry wall, column, beam, slab, flooring and staircase. Evaluate the suitability of the selected materials and elements for the building.

Submittion date: 09-10-2026

Assignment – Module 2

Topic: Evaluation of Sustainable Materials and Green Building Rating Systems

Assignment task: Select a building and investigate the use of sustainable/emerging materials such as AAC blocks, bamboo or recycled plastics. Evaluate the material-selection criteria, durability and sustainability aspects. Compare IGBC, LEED and GRIHA rating systems and recommend suitable measures for improving the building's green performance.