B.Arch at School of Architecture and Planning, GD Goenka University, Gurugram Offline Course

Bachelor of Architecture, five-year full time professional undergraduate level degree, aims at educating aspirants who will assume a leadership role in creating a built environment for future generations. The main goal of this course is to inculcate the ability to conceptualize, formulate, design, detail and execute according to specific requirements & needs, in the context of the different social, cultural, geographical, economic scenario and technical aspects.

Programme Educational Objectives

• To enhance intellectual capabilities, simulate sensitivity and observation power, unveil and nurture creative talents and develop proficiency in professional & interpersonal skills.
• To understand the architectural design process and attain proficiency in architectural design, as one of the core subjects with supportive inputs of other subjects as per the curriculum.
• To acquire an understanding of the determinants of the built environment; such as social imperatives, environmental concerns, structural principles and the art of designing buildings.
• To expose to the components of a building and process of building construction, judicious use of materials; technology, skills, and equipment used in the transformation of concepts to reality.
• To provide exposure to environmental support systems as they apply to the built environment. The aspects cover climatology, environmental control, energy efficiency & alternative methods of energy use and its conservation, integration of renewable energy systems.
• Program Outcome
• Adequate knowledge of arts, history, theories, and contemporary trends of architecture together with related subjects, technologies, and sciences.
• An understanding of the methods of narrating design briefs, preparation of drawings & documents for an architectural design project; together with an ability to create architectural designs for a range of building types that satisfy functional & aesthetic requirements.
• An understanding of the structural design, construction, environmental, engineering, and management aspects associated with building design & construction.
• Exposure of professional bodies, societies, industries, organizations, bylaws & regulations; integrating micro level plans into macro-level planning.

Program Highlights

Teaching scheme of subjects comprises lectures/presentations/demonstrations followed with a time-bound tutorial or practical exercises in studios/labs. the assessment would include evaluation of class/studio work, midterm evaluation /class tests and end term evaluation.