What are some of the over- all best colleges for architecture?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

The School of Architecture at LPU aims to make learning an exciting experience, which inspires learners to reach their full potential and to innovate, experiment and imbibe the latest trends in the field. Keeping in step with the global trend the architecture discipline serves the purpose to create professionals who have manual as well as computerized planning and designing skills on leading design software. The programs are structured in five groups taking care of the every dimension of the growing and ever changing design industry viz. Core Courses, Supporting Courses, Skill Development Courses, Management Courses, Elective Courses. The academics focus on the development of student's creative skills by encouraging experimentation with new materials and processes with great concern for material conservation. The curriculum is bench-marked against the most renowned institutions of the world and is further strengthened through live design projects which help thorough assimilation of theoretical concepts. The industry consulted programme works for # Enhancing design skills with concept development, design development stages and design models both manually as well as computerized. # Knowledge of the important materials like; stones, bricks, lime, cement, paints, timber, exterior and interior finishes, glass, plastics, building hardware, roofing materials, additives and admixtures, adhesives etc. # To have detail know how of structural drawings, working drawings and detailed drawings of various components of buildings with the help of graphic representation. # Computer design software training coordinated with the core course of architectural design. # To have analytical case study of the historical and modern as well as post modern design developments in the field of architecture. # To enhance the skills of building detailing with respect to services, climate, byelaws, specification, conservation, maintenance, project management, disaster management etc. All this coupled with unmatched placement record and reasonable fee structure ( and scholarships) of LPU over the last 15 years makes it the best college for Architecture programs. Hope this helps DVD.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! B Arch is a well-known undergraduate Bachelor's degree programme of Architecture. Architecture is the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings and other physical structures. You can become an Architect after completing B.Arch education. Architecture is the study of the artistic and organisational aspects or construction. B.Arch course is designed in a way that it enables you to learn space management for maximum utility along with architectural planning and design. This field has very less use of core mathematics. Being an Alumni of LPU, I can say that LPU has it all for perfect learning of B.Arch. LPU floats more than 250 programmes out of which B.Arch is one high in demand. # The Architecture Programmes are approved by Council of Architecture (COA), a statutory body of the Government of India for the regulation of the architectural education and practice of profession as required. There is a different school for B.Arch I. e. School of Architecture that provides differential programme outcome from basic to the advanced one I. e the School inculcates practical implication and go beyond the conceptual understanding. # The programme is structured in five groups taking care of the every dimension of the growing and ever changing design industry viz. Core Courses, Supporting Courses, Skill Development Courses, Management Courses, Elective Courses. #The curriculum is benchmarked against the most renowned institutions of the world and is further strengthened through live design projects which help thorough assimilation of theoretical concepts. # The focus is on application oriented teaching with live architecture design projects, extensive model and field work. LPU believes in providing real life exposure instead of just book knowledge. Students are exposed to real site situations through in house and external visits for visual orientation. # Emphasis is given on the Entrepreneurship projects/Consultancy projects which give cutting edge to the students of the University. The Faculty deputed to teach the students is very supportive and take initiatives to involve the students in projects for maximum exposure. Last but not least, the career prospects of this course if studied from LPU will open your doors to government. Architect's offices of different state and universities, In government. Engineering offices like P. W. D. , Public Health, Irrigation, Town Planning Corporation offices, Teaching jobs etc. I hope it helps. All the Best!

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Venktesh, LPU is offering C. O. A approved B.Arch professional degree offering elite architectural education nourishing students with designing and software skills. For satisfying the eligibility criteria of B.Arch in LPU, either candidate must be NATA qualified having average score of 80 minimum or JEE Main paper II must be qualified along with this Candidate must have minimum 60% aggregate marks in 12th grade with English must be studied as a subject and a candidate should also have 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Thus, if I am not wrong, it is little difficult getting Admission in India's one of the premier School of Architecture at LPU. But as you told that you are expecting 220 marks in JEE Mains paper II and in NATA around 100-120. Form I assume that you will definitely get very good percentage in 12th grade at least more that 60%. LPU has already started the Online Admission and one can proceed through their website: www.lpu.in All the Best.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear Venkatesh, LPU is amongst the Top 5 School of Architecture, Design and Planning disciplines in India and the top 100 schools globally by 2025 by becoming a Center of design excellence in Academics, Consultancy and Research. LPU School of Architecture and Design is among Punjab best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher Education Review. LPU trains its students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on the critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software and technology, students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged. One of my friend told me students documented the buildings and learning from Live Case Examples during experiential learning week. Students paying the regular site visits and gaining their knowledge on the latest construction techniques and implement into their design projects. Students are taken to educational tours to complement in-class learning. B.Arch and Diploma students gained an exciting learning experience through Tool House Workshop in Mumbai and, a guided trip to Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh. They attended seminars and guest lectures by experienced and professional architects are held frequently to enhance the knowledge of the students. World acclaimed architect Raj Real, Ar. PSN Rao, Ar. Sangeet Sharma and many others. Emphasis on case studies and Case-based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios. World Renowned Architect B. V. Doshi is one of the most important figures in South Indian Architecture. LPU Students got the chance to interact at his working abode in Sangath, Ahmedabad. Architecture Students documented the buildings and learning from Live Case Examples during experiential learning week. She said students participates in campus and out campus competitions are held frequently. Hands-on experience on Low Construction Techniques, IGBC Student organisation activities etc. Faculty of their department are highly experienced faculty mostly with industry exposure engaged in consultancy and research to add immense value to academic life. LPU students B.Arch got placed with a package of INR 4.5 Lacs annually in Total Environment, Bangalore an Indian architect-led real estate and design company known for sensitively designed homes, microbrewery and jazz theatre.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

I have been in LPU so I can vouch on their practices that they are implementing and I have witnessed their effort for students and management working hard for placement and imparting quality teaching. Here are few highlights which I would be sharing for helping you to develop your mind set. LPU School of Architecture and Design is among best colleges and ranked among top ten promising architecture institutes of India by Higher education review. In an era of smart cities, sustainable buildings and contemporary interiors, we train our students to become lateral thinkers by focusing on critical design approach. With exposure to an international environment, access to the latest tools, software and technology, our students become architects that create buildings and infrastructure that are globally acknowledged. The architecture programme of lpu is approved by the agency of COA. Lpu provides the best academic exposure to it's students. The world class infra-structure is congenial for the study of architecture. Many workshops and seminars are conducted by industry experts as LPU believes in experiential learning. Students are exposed to real site situations through in house and external visits for visual orientation. Emphasis is given on the Entrepreneurship projects/Consultancy projects which give cutting edge to the students of the University. Talking about the placements companies like Al Rakha Group, Green Vision Architects, AKTC-Aga Khan Trust for Culture (Afghanistan), Capital region Development Authority (Kabul), Total Environment Builders, Wagma Designs etc. Visit here for recruitment purpose. So, I can definitely say that lpu provides better learning experience and opportunities.

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