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OVERVIEW:
Main
focus area of study:
Architecture is the creation of space both functionally
and aesthetically fulfilled. It is an art and
technology fused perfectly. Students are trained
to have artistic and creative skills and at
the same time are taught about the constructional
science, methodology, and technology. Constructing
functionally, aesthetically and economically
viable structures are the prime aim of the study,
which will be the foundation creative step for
the students to achieve their future step successfully.
Why a student has
to choose this field:
Architecture is
the future of global infrastructure in these
days of expanding cities, creation of habitable
space, which is elegant and comfortable. Architecture
is the medium through which effective use of
space is possible.
Infrastructure is developing at an extremely
fast pace and architects are very much in demand.
Be it in the construction of a dam, a bridge,
a high rise, or a house, architects are becoming
more of a necessity bringing in style, value
and innovation to new building designs. They
are the future of one of the critical sectors
of the economy. With construction seeing a massive
boom professionally qualified architects are
being engaged to match the increasing requirements
and worldwide demand.
Career options for Architects:
A growing and
demanding population:
Individual families converting their dreams
into reality encouraged with attractive funding
options from financial services companies, banks,
employers and own funds. EMIs match rent out
go. The logic is to build your own home.
Government – KPWD, P&T
Public Sector- ITI, BEML, HAL, Kudremukh and
many other organisations.
Architecture firms - Sundaram Associates, Zacharia,
Jaisim’s Fountainhead, Sarab Associates
and other major Architectural firms.
Teaching-All engineering colleges under VTU
offering B. ARCH. Programs.
Builders- Raheja, Shobha, Purvankara, Brigrade
and Prestige.
New subjects/ areas
of study:
1.
Passive Solar Architecture - To apply the principles
of solar passive architecture in design.
2. Earthquake Resistant structures
– To provide awareness and introduction
to earthquake prevention measures
in buildings
3. Constitutional law –
To provide basic knowledge of Indian constitution.
4. Art Appreciation –
To provide appreciation & understanding
of various types of arts.
Current Research
Efforts
We are developing a lab with the assistance of
Civil Lab to manufacture prefabricated structural
modules for shelters. Eminent professionals
can guide the methodology, approach, execution
and research. The modules can be manufactured
with proper materials, usable design starting
from foundation blocks, column beams or portal
beams, slabs and other super structures.
We are developing a creative research cell to
deal with soil cement blocks and economically
viable structure to serve the majority of
the society. This research will really give a
useful impact on India, as one of the developing
and densely populated countries.
Overcoming
Challenges:
The challenge was to produce architects of national
excellence, which was met with great success.
A plan was developed to incorporate new methods
into the teaching-learning process. Coming from
a series of strong measures which was planned
and executed with precision:
1. Classroom lectures adopted technology for regular
teaching, thanks to the DSI campus, which is Wi-Fi
enabled and equipped with several smart
classrooms.
2. With technology coming in, closer interaction
with faculty inside and experts from across the
world is now possible.
3. Architects regarded as highly creative and
very successful are now on the panel of consulting/visiting/adjunct
faculties.
4. Closer interaction with professional bodies
nationally and internationally.
5. Ongoing interactions with large construction
companies.
6. New knowledge is gained through participation
in conferences/seminars/workshops.
7. Live projects from construction companies,
architecture firms through outsourcing process.
8. Supervision/quality check/audit works for small
individual, medium and large construction projects
give real experience, add to confidence build-up
in students, and enhance professional strengths
and reputation of the profession itself.
9. The last two years of field work and network
build-up give a good starting point for a would
be architect, planning, an independent consulting
career, three-four years post qualification.
10. Housing financing activities of banks and
companies will see new use of an architect trained
with the above parameters. Employability through
very new sources helping new options open up dramatically.
Department Strengths
Academic
The Department hosted the National NASA (national
association of students of architecture) convention
in the year 1999 in which over
3500 delegates participated.
The department has a unit of the NIDC (NASA information
and documentation centre) where documented NASA
works of several colleges have been preserved.
Our students have participated in several inter
collegiate competitions in Bangalore and won many
prizes.
The students participated in the prestigious Louis
Kahn trophy for the NASA held at Bombay.
The results of all semesters are above 80% and
we also have a few university ranks every year.
The department has several well-experienced staff
with many drawn from the industry.
The department has infrastructure needed to make
it one of the best departments in Karnataka.
Placement
Construction activity is booming and big firms
easily absorb the students passing out. 75%
of the students are employed with well known
architectural firms based in India and around
20% are placed with multinational companies
like Atkins, Jones Lang, Jurong consultants,
HOK, Cliffrechards. a few of our graduates have
started off on their own after a few years of
professional experience.
Infrastructure
The department has the necessary infrastructure
needed to make it one of the best departments
in Karnataka which includes large and modern
state of the art class rooms, laboratories,
studios, seminar halls, faculty center, library
and computer laboratory with Internet facility.
FACULTY
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DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL
FACULTY MEMBERS |
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NAME
OF THE FACULTY |
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Prof.
SUDHA J. GOPINATH |
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Qualifications |
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B.
Arch |
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Specialization |
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Industrial
Design |
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Designation |
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H.
O. D. & Asst. Prof. |
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Professional
Experience |
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29 |
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2 |
NAME
OF THE FACULTY |
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Prof.
MONDIRA GANGULY |
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Qualifications |
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M.
Arch. |
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Specialization |
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Urban
Design |
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Designation |
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Asst.
Prof. |
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Professional
Experience |
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18 |
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3 |
NAME
OF THE FACULTY |
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BEENA
MANJERI |
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Date
of Birth: |
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13/11/1965 |
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Date
of Joining: |
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7/10/1996 |
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Qualifications |
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B.Arch |
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Designation |
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Lecturer |
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Professional
Experience |
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15 |
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4 |
NAME
OF THE FACULTY |
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SONA
ALEX |
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Date
of Birth: |
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25/04/1979 |
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Date
of Joining: |
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1/10/2005 |
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Qualifications |
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B.Arch |
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Designation |
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Lecturer |
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Professional
Experience |
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1 |
Industry Interaction
Talks/ seminars are arranged by eminent
architects.
Workshops conducted by veterans from
industry
Students sent for Professional Training
with different architectural consultants, building
industry, publicsectors
and factories and Government Organizations.
Consultancy
A consultancy cell for the following areas
Project viability (for Govt. and Public sector
companies)
Architectural Consultancy (for Private Companies)
Interior space designing (for interior decorators)
Landscape designing
Town Planning and Urban design (to develop Townships
and Layout plans for industrial, residential projects)
RANK STUDENTS OF
THE ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT 2005
A. VINOD PRASAD
1st RANK
N. SUMA
2nd RANK
K.S. ARAVIND
3rd RANK
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