GUIDELINES FOR 20-PAGE REPORT ON A TOURIST PLACE – Track2Training

(For B.Arch Students – Submission Date: 5 December 2025)

1. Report Specifications

• Length: 20 pages (strict)
• Format:
  • Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
  • PDF version exported from the Word file
• Page Size: A4
• Orientation: Portrait
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
• Font Style: Times New Roman or Calibri
• Font Size:
  • Body: 11–12 pt
  • Headings: 14–16 pt (Bold)
• Line Spacing: 1.15 or 1.5
• Text Alignment: Justified
• Image Placement: Centered or inline; captioned
• Citation Style: Any accepted academic format (APA, MLA, Harvard)

2. Suggested Structure of the 20–Page Report

Below is a recommended page-by-page outline to ensure good composition and academic flow.

Page 1 – Cover Page

• Title of the report
• Name of tourist place
• Student’s name
• Enrollment number
• Course: B.Arch (Year/Semester)
• College name
• Submission date: 5 December 2025
• Institutional logo (optional)
• Background image/design related to the site

Page 2 – Certificate / Declaration Page

• Standard declaration statement that the report is original
• Signature of student
• Signature of faculty (optional or as per institute format)

Page 3 – Acknowledgement

• Thanking guide, department, institution, etc.

Page 4 – Table of Contents

• Use auto-generated Word Table of Contents
• Include page numbers
• List figures, photos, and tables separately (optional)

Page 5 – Introduction to the Tourist Place

• Brief overview
• Relevance in architecture, culture, tourism
• Purpose of selecting this site

Include 1–2 photographs.

Page 6 – Historical Background

• Origins, evolution, important timelines
• Associated personalities or architects
• Heritage status (if applicable)

Include old photographs or maps.

Page 7 – Location & Connectivity

• City + local context
• Accessibility by public transport
• Analyze urban surroundings

Include:

• Location map
• Google Earth aerial view
• Site context map

Page 8 – Architectural Significance

• Architectural style
• Period influences
• Cultural symbolism

Include façade or architectural detail photos.

Page 9 – Site Plan & Layout Analysis

• Site plan (scaled)
• Circulation paths
• Zoning diagram
• Landscape elements

Use labeled diagrams or sketches.

Page 10 – Floor Plans & Spatial Organization

• Floor-wise plans
• Functional zoning
• Vertical/horizontal circulation

Add clear plan images.

Page 11 – Elevations & Sections

• At least two elevations
• Sectional drawings
• Highlight materials, heights, openings

Add precise CAD drawings (if allowed).

Page 12 – Structural System

• Load-bearing / frame structure
• Materials used
• Construction techniques

Include structural diagrams.

Page 13 – Material Study

• Primary and secondary materials
• Texture, weathering, thermal properties
• Sustainability and availability

Add close-up material photographs.

Page 14 – Architectural Elements

Discuss elements such as:

• Arches, columns, domes, roofs
• Courtyards, verandahs
• Columns, beams, fenestrations

Add detail sketches/photos.

Page 15 – Lighting & Ventilation

• Natural vs. artificial lighting
• Ventilation strategy
• Environmental responsiveness

Include diagrams with sun path or ventilation arrows.

Page 16 – Landscape & Surroundings

• Green areas, water bodies
• Hardscape/softscape materials
• Interaction with the built environment

Insert site photographs.

Page 17 – Visitor Experience

• Circulation of visitors
• Facilities and amenities
• Interpretive signage and information systems
• User behavior patterns

Add candid visitor movement photos (if allowed).

Page 18 – Comparative Analysis

Compare with:

• A similar site in another city
• Global examples of similar architectural typologies
• Highlight comparisons through a table or diagram

Page 19 – Challenges, Conservation & Recommendations

• Present issues: crowding, weathering, maintenance
• Proposed improvements
• Conservation guidelines
• Sustainability strategies

Include concept sketches or diagrams.

Page 20 – Conclusion + References

• Summary of architectural importance
• Your learnings as a B.Arch student
• Future relevance
• Properly formatted reference list
• Photo credits

3. Visual & Layout Guidelines

• Use high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi).
• Maintain consistent style for image captions:
  • Figure 1: Front elevation of the structure
• Use page headers/footers for name, page number, and title.
• Maintain a clean, professional layout.
• Avoid overcrowding pages — balance text and images.

4. Technical Requirements for Word File

• Include:
  • Table of Contents
  • Auto-numbered figures/tables
  • Page numbers
• Ensure diagrams are embedded (not pasted as low-quality screenshots).
• Use Styles in Word for headings and subheadings.

5. Technical Requirements for PDF File

• Export using “Save As PDF” in Word (Print to PDF reduces quality).
• Ensure all images appear crisp.
• Check page alignment and orientation.
• File name format:
  YourName_TouristPlaceReport_BArch_2025.pdf

6. Evaluation Criteria