DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

• Name : Prof. G. Viswanadha Kumar
• Designation : Head of the Department
• Phone : (O) 0891-2844973
• Email: head.architecture@andhrauniversity.edu.in
  giduturi.viswanadh@andhrauniversity.edu.in

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE PROFILE

The Department of Architecture was established in 1989 at College of Engineering as a Division and acquired Departmental status in 2001, in keeping with the multifarious scope of Architecture as the art and science of designing spaces and adding value to a meaningful, built environment. It is a subject which is a combination of faculties of engineering, science as well as arts. The programme is a balanced combination of all these streams, yet follows a unique pedagogical methodology that is its hallmark.

Vision:

To train and educate the student to become successful professionals in the field of architecture, to sensitize them and make them responsive to their environment and society within which they have to create a sustainable built environment.

Long term Vision:

♦ To impart architectural practices for sustainable development.
♦ To remain at the fore front of building and construction technology.
♦ To become an active contributor in the field of sustainable built environment and infrastructural development of country.
♦ To allow a natural germination of ideas in the students by encouraging group activities that helps them to communicate and develop skills of response and restraint.

Mission:

The mission of the department is to develop the student's ability to harness his creative skills through latest scientific knowledge, design a humane built environment that responds to the local context.

Broad objectives of the course:

Syllabus designed to link the studio projects to the theory subjects, to give a scientific grounding to the ideas of the students.

Extensive case studies conducted for design projects to enable the students to get first hand experience of the built environment and sensitize them o the social, cultural, psychological and economical impacts of the built spaces have on us.

Enabling of self-assessment to seminars and discussions, which form the basis of all the studio subjects.

Study tours are conducted to give the students an exposure to the Indian architectural ethos, its diversity, richness and beauty.

Computer aided design is imparted to enable the students to use an effective tool to express their ideas in the most comprehensive manner.

Programme Educational Outcomes (PEOs)

• PEO1 Holistic Development: To produce architects who possess comprehensive knowledge in the core areas of architectural design, building materials, construction techniques, and environmental science, and are also equipped with essential life and soft skills.
• PEO2 Interdisciplinary Approach: To cultivate an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of architecture, encompassing history, urban design, climatology, structural mechanics, and computer applications, ensuring that graduates can effectively collaborate with diverse teams in the professional world.
• PEO3 Ethical and Sustainable Practice: To instill values of sustainable design, environmental consciousness, and ethical professional practices, enabling graduates to contribute positively to society and the built environment.
• PEO4 Research and Lifelong Learning: To foster a culture of research, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, encouraging graduates to continuously adapt to evolving architectural trends, technologies, and global challenges.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

• PO1 Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in architectural design, history, and building materials.
• PO2 Design Skills: Apply design principles to create functional, aesthetic, and sustainable architectural solutions.
• PO3 Analysis: Evaluate architectural designs based on functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.
• PO4 Investigation: Conduct site surveys and research to inform design decisions.
• PO5 Modern Tool Usage: Utilize advanced computer applications and software in architectural design and visualization.
• PO6 Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, integrating inputs from structural mechanics, climatology, and building services.
• PO7 Environment and Sustainability: Design structures with a focus on environmental sustainability, climatic responsiveness, and energy efficiency.
• PO8 Ethics: Practice architecture with professional ethics, considering societal, cultural, and environmental impacts.
• PO9 Communication: Communicate architectural ideas effectively through drawings, models, and verbal presentations.
• PO10 Project Management: Demonstrate skills in project management, estimation, costing, and maintenance of architectural projects.
• PO11 Lifelong Learning: Show a commitment to continuous learning, staying updated with evolving architectural trends and technologies.
• PO12 Innovation and Creativity: Exhibit creativity and innovation in architectural designs, considering the latest global trends and local contexts.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• PEO1 Holistic Development: To produce architects who possess comprehensive knowledge in the core areas of architectural design, building materials, construction techniques, and environmental science, and are also equipped with essential life and soft skills.
• PEO2 Interdisciplinary Approach: To cultivate an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of architecture, encompassing history, urban design, climatology, structural mechanics, and computer applications, ensuring that graduates can effectively collaborate with diverse teams in the professional world.
• PEO3 Ethical and Sustainable Practice: To instill values of sustainable design, environmental consciousness, and ethical professional practices, enabling graduates to contribute positively to society and the built environment.
• PEO4 Research and Lifelong Learning: To foster a culture of research, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, encouraging graduates to continuously adapt to evolving architectural trends, technologies, and global challenges.