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EVOLVING CONCERNS IN INDIAN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION – A WAY FORWARD NEP 2020

EVOLVING CONCERNS IN INDIAN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION –

A WAY FORWARD NEP 2020

Abstract

The roots of architecture as a career embedded in the field of arts and sciences. The primary focus of the architectural profession’s operational realm is the construction of structures that are meant to be a blend of aesthetics, technology, and the humanities.Buildings are constructed to be as efficient as possible in addition to giving end users a comfortable environment inside. Along with being trash producers, buildings are recognised to be significant energy and resource consumers. Architectural education is experiencing many difficulties due to the rapid growth of institutions, including problems with the quality of instruction provided, the lack of qualified faculty,the proliferation of institutions engaged in architecture, increasing disparity between learning and employment, the difficulties of globalisation and privatization, and the evolution of the architectural language.innovative building materials, construction technology, and architectural education norms and standards, in addition to the regulatory agencies’ role The study makes an effort to establish methods and pinpoint best worldwide practises that would aid in creating architecture education more targeted, more quantative and qualitative, more Collaborative, more efficient, and culturally relevant. By supplying qualified professionals to construct a new demand of built environment that is economical, time effective, furthermore it increases user productivity and health in addition to creating buildings that are least energy consumers and advocates of local and global sustainability, it would aid in and promote profession.

Keywords– Architecture Education, Pedagogy, Architecture Profession, Architect Act, Current Status of Architecture education in India, Role of Statutory body