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CHAPTER-3 CASE STUDIES
1-CASE STUDY
BAHAUDDIN ZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY:
Bahauddin Zakariya University is located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. Bahauddin

Zakariya University was formerly known as Multan University. It was renamed in
honor of Hazrat Baha-ud-din Zakariya. This is most prestigious educational
institute in Southern Punjab. Degree awarding institute in more than 23 subjects
including medical , engineering , humanities , business administration , law , art,
music ,IT and Languages . Situated in the multan city , which is famous all over
the world for its mangoes production and a number of shrines that attract a lot of
people from all parts of Pakistan to visit and pay homage.
HISTORY:
The University started functioning in 1975 in rented buildings with 8 departments.

Presently University has more than 30 departments and 3 constituent colleges
namely; University Gilani Law College, University College of Agriculture and
University College of Engineering and Technology. The University is providing
the maximum possible residential facilities to the students and staff. Out of its
392 faculty members, 130 hold doctoral degrees and among it’s around 10,000
students, half are female.
The Bahauddin Zakariya University is a general University, providing instruction

in both Arts and Science subjects. However, keeping in view the fact that
agriculture is the mainstay of this region, (the place and its environs can boast of
producing the country’s best silver crop (Cotton) and fruit crops (Mangoes,
Citrus, and Dates), it was considered expedient to train manpower in the region
for solving agricultural problems. Accordingly, a College of Agriculture was
established in 1989. (The College of Agriculture and its complement, an
Engineering College, form an integral part of the University Plan). The College of
Engineering & Technology was established in 1994. Department of Commerce
was started from November, 1996. BBA classes were started in the Department
of Business Administration from October, 1996. Bachelor of Computer Science
has also been introduced in the Department of Computer Science from
November, 1996. B.Sc. Electrical Engineering class was started in November,
1997. Information Technology Centre was established in July 1999. BS and MSc.
Telecommunication System was started in year 2004. B.Sc. Mechanical,
Computer and Architectural Engineering classes were started in year 2005.
JURISDICTION:
The main objective of the University is to provide facilities of higher education

and research to the population of the southern region of the Punjab, covering the
Civil Administrative Divisions of Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan. The University
fulfils the triple function of teaching, affiliation and an examining body, and has
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Master plan of BZU, Multan
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135 affiliated colleges which include such old and prestigious institutions as the
Government College, Bosan Road, Multan (formerly known as Emerson
College), the Government College, Sahiwal and the Nishtar Medical College,
Multan, and NFC College of technology, Multan.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS:
1. Faculty of Arts-Social Sciences
2. Faculty of Sciences & Agriculture
3. Faculty of Islamic Studies and Languages
4. Faculty of Commerce, Law & Business Administration
5. Faculty of Pharmacy
6. Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
7. Faculty of Engineering
8. Sub Campuses
* Sub Campus Sahiwal

* Sub Campus D.G. Khan
LOCATION:
The University is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre.
TOTAL AREA:
BZU has total area of 960 acres. It was established in 1975.
MASTER PLAN:
The principle design concept is based on linear type of planning over an area of
960 acres.
LINEAR PLANNING:
BZU is has linear type of planning, this increase distances between various
activities. Increase travel time in the climatic conditions of Multan can be very
fatiguing and taxing. The never ending long distances become monotonous at
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times. The long distances are a physical and financial trouble for the students,
the staff and the visitors.
ZONING:
The campus is segregated into different zones on the basis of functions. The
main academic zone, male and female hostels, recreational zone and affiliated
institutions.
The university, at present, has five hostels for boys and four hostels for girls. In
all the hostels, the residences are provided with the necessary facilities.
View of departmental building View of hostel
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION:
Bzu is has linear type of planning, this increase distances between various
activities so vehicular access is provided to the departments. Pedestrian
walkways are also provided from one place to other.
Pedestrian and vehicular paths
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PARKING:
The parking spaces provided in front of the departments. Parking sheds are
provided for this purpose separately for each department.
Since the campus is about 10 km away from the city, the university has 23 buses
for this purpose. Separate segregate parking is provided for the buses.
Parking sheds
DESIGN AND CLIMATE:
Climatic conditions are considered quite reasonably in the design of the

Bahauddin Zakariya University. Construction is done in brick with RCC frame.
Verandas are provided. Glazing is comparatively used less according to the hot
climatic condition of Multan.
Designing of academic block
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NEGATIVE ASPECT:
In some academic blocks pitched roof are used which has industrial look and
increase the surface area that is harmful in hot climate of Multan as 70% heat
entered through the roof.
Roof of engineering block
CONCLUSION:
From the observed data and analysis following major conclusions could be
drawn:
 Linear type of campus planning.

 All the departments have their separate parking and cafeteria.
 Different engineering blocks are under construction.
 Separate pedestrian pathways are provided but have to cover long

distances.
 Library served as the most important gathering space in the campus.
 Defined area for future growth.
 Landscaping and plantation is provided in the campus.
 Segregated residential and educational spaces.
 Well defined open spaces are provided within the departments.
 Verandas are also provided in the departments.
 Glazing is comparatively used less according to the hot climatic condition

of Multan.
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 Some departments are constructed with tapered roof that increase the
surface area of the roof and can absorb more heat that is critical in the hot
climate of Multan.
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CHAPTER-3 CASE STUDIES

Bahauddin Zakariya University is located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. Bahauddin

The University started functioning in 1975 in rented buildings with 8 departments.

The Bahauddin Zakariya University is a general University, providing instruction

The main objective of the University is to provide facilities of higher education

Master plan of BZU, Multan

1. Faculty of Arts-Social Sciences

2. Faculty of Sciences & Agriculture

3. Faculty of Islamic Studies and Languages

4. Faculty of Commerce, Law & Business Administration

6. Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

* Sub Campus Sahiwal

The University is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre.

BZU has total area of 960 acres. It was established in 1975.

View of departmental building View of hostel

PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION:

Pedestrian and vehicular paths

DESIGN AND CLIMATE:

Climatic conditions are considered quite reasonably in the design of the

Designing of academic block

Roof of engineering block

 Linear type of campus planning.

 Different engineering blocks are under construction.

 Separate pedestrian pathways are provided but have to cover long

 Library served as the most important gathering space in the campus.

 Defined area for future growth.

 Landscaping and plantation is provided in the campus.

 Segregated residential and educational spaces.

 Well defined open spaces are provided within the departments.

 Verandas are also provided in the departments.

 Glazing is comparatively used less according to the hot climatic condition

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