Architecture

Architecture is the art and science of designing and building structures, or large groups of structures, in keeping with aesthetic and functional criteria. Architecture is the scientific art of making structure express ideas. It helps the man-made fit in harmony with the environment while promoting health and well-being, enriching lives aesthetically and spiritually, providing economic opportunities, and creating a legacy that reflects and symbolizes culture and traditions.

Bachelor in Architecture in School of Planning, Architecture & Design Excellence, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science is a 5 year course approved by the Council of Architecture. The study and scope of Architecture is spread across different domains like Architectural Design, Materials & Constructions, Architectural Graphics, Building Services, Allied Subjects like Structures and Electives like Landscape / Interior Design / Construction Technology. The curriculum and syllabus of B.Arch is constantly updated as per the industry requirements. The learning method here at School of Planning, Architecture & Design Excellence includes hands-on sessions. Workshops, Site visits, guest lectures, webinars are conducted frequently to keep the students at par with the constantly evolving field of architecture. The students are encouraged to instigate the creative mind to appreciate various design values and to develop values of their own. The SPADE imparts a wide variety of practical exposure to the students throughout the duration of their course, including a mandatory practical training for a semester.

Salient Features

• Activity based learning curriculum involving each and every student.
• Interaction with practicing architects through discussion forums.
• Study tours and site visits are a regular discourse.
• International exposure through Student’s Exchange Program.
• Value Added Programs to keep the student industry ready.
• Hands on workshops/training programs in exploring design
• Embedding competition/live projects as studio design projects.
• Participation of students in national and international design competitions.
• Interaction with a good alumni network of architects inspiring student learners.
• Studio Project in Architectural Design with renowned architects
• Association with many renowned government and private organizations setting an avenue for Industry- Academic knowledge sharing programs.

Vision

• To facilitate the creation of a built environment by adopting holistic approaches to promote sustainable development in Architecture & Planning.

Mission

• To qualify students to address concerns of the 21st century and make them globally competent.
• To empower students by imparting Architecture and Planning knowledge in diverse areas with social commitment.
• To enable them to handle the complexities of modern requirements and encourage exploration, innovation and creative experimentation in shaping the living environment.

PROGRAM’S EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’S):

• PEO I Provide a broad and inspiring architectural education by developing skills and knowledge of architectural design, practice and technology; while stimulating critical analysis and speculative exploration of a range of methodologies and critical positions, through the atelier system
• PEO II To train and make future architects competent to face challenges posed by modern world due to all round development in technology and materials
• PEO III Apply academic knowledge toward solving architectural problems and presenting ideas in a broad range of architectural and construction related settings
• PEO IV Communicate and demonstrate design creativity, graphic skills, verbal presentation and organizational skills
• PEO V Perform all professional responsibilities independently, as a team member, or part of a multi-disciplinary team
• PEO VI Demonstrate a knowledge of architectural history, theory, and practice in the solution of architectural design problems in a global society
• PEO VII Retain and preserve rich vernacular architectural values by encouraging use of locally available material technology

PROGRAM’S OUTCOMES (PO’S):

• PO1 To develop and implement academic measures to adopt modern techniques at the same time keeping balance with time tested traditional values.
• PO2 An ability to conceptualize and coordinate designs, addressing social, cultural, environmental and technological aspects of architecture
• PO3 An ability to work collaboratively with teams of architects and various interdisciplinary design teams involved in the building industry
• PO4 Awareness of the global influences of architecture and an understanding of how design influences the complex modern world system
• PO5 Be able to utilize freehand drawing, architectural graphics, and model building skills in the solution of design problems
• PO6 Develop communication skills through drawn, visual, verbal and written representations of architectural propositions and their cultural, professional, and technical implications.
• PO7 To involve them in group activities so that the team building becomes the nature of their work for the comfortable outcomes in the specializations they might choose
• PO8 To make them understand the current social and economic networks for the feasible outcomes
• PO9 To make them aware of traditional values and historic significances to develop the understanding of the past and respect them
• PO10 Engage the process of design and building in the discourse of social, ethical and professional responsibility.
• PO11 An ability to apply and integrate computer technology in design processes and products
• PO12 To establish and nurture linkages with frontline national/international educational/research institutions for continuously evolving global perspective.

PROGRAM’S SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO’S):

• PSO 1: Design (Basic Design, Architectural Design, Theory of architecture, Contemporary Architecture) create an ability to conceptualize and coordinate design that follows a systematic process of analyzing alternatives, ideas, theories by evaluating, and synthesizing ideas that include parameters on social, cultural, environmental and technological aspects of architecture.
• PSO 2: Materials, Construction & Services (Materials & Construction, Applied Mechanics, Design of structures, Building Services, Estimation & Specification) Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution. It is done by applying appropriate building systems, building materials and construction practices on sound research and design decisions across varying scales of systems and levels of complexity.
• PSO 3: Technology (Appropriate building technology, BIM, CADD) Utilize modern software tools & other appropriate and alternative innovative techniques in a wide range of documentation, presentation, analysis and applications for design development of buildings.
• PSO 4: Sustainability (Sustainable design, Landscape & Ecology, Climate & Built Environment) create a sustainable and responsive built environment by responding to the climate of the region, adapt appropriate technologies , conserve the ecology, environment and landscape to achieve a sustainable development for the future .
• PSO 5: Science & Humanities (Human settlement and planning, Professional Practice, History of Architecture, Visual art appreciation, Environmental science, Communication skills) understand how history, art and culture have shaped the modern world, through many varied types of creative works, human experiences and to raise questions on value and meaning.

Architects have a diverse range of job options. Qualified architects can work for pubic and private consulting firms, corporate industrial ventures, consulting, educational institutions, real estate development firms, government agencies such as City Development Authorities, CPWD, PWD, HUDCO and others.

Withadditional specialization, students can become Urban planner, Landscape architect, Restoration architect, Town Planner Interior designer, Industrial/Product designer, Furniture designer, Graphic designer Professor.