Practical construction in masonry and brickwork: Foundations; Formation of embankments for reservoirs, riverbanks and sea margins; Stone cutting – shaping of stones for arches, groins, domes , niches, steps; Stone in buildings of walls – retaining walls, arches; Brick in building – bond, hollow walls, vaults, groins, arches, prevention of damp in walls, modes of using mortar; Earth, cement and concrete in the formation of walls; Timber and iron in conjunction with mortar, concrete stone and brick in fireproof construction; Appliances used in building – tools, machines, scaffolding, hoists

Principles and practice of design: General view of the styles of architecture;  Styles of domestic architecture; Principles of design; Application and working of styles – the classical orders, their parts and proportions, mouldings, domestic, Gothic, Elizabethan and Italian styles in doors, windows and chimney shafts;  Practical drawing, projection, intersection of solids, development of surfaces, projection of shadows, perspective; Planning and designing domestic structures;  Sanitary arrangements and economical appliances of buildings; Plastering and wall decoration in plaster and other recently introduced materials; Specifications, measurement and estimates.