Birla Institute of Technology, UAE

Course Details

BArch(Bachelor of Architecture)

Course Description

The development of an appreciation of the ways in which design ideas and technology can be used to order complexity at all scales from broad strategy through to detail resolution of building envelope/interiors. The development of communication skills through the presentation and discussion of architectural and interior design with peers, the profession and the community. The development of a coherent set of architectural/interior design values. Design is an essential skill for the practice of architecture/interior, requiring a synthesis of ideas responding to the needs of the client and the community and with an inherent concern for the quality of human living and working environments. The focus of the Bachelor of Architecture, is the teaching of architectural/ interior design through studio and community based projects. The projects involve the application and integration of the knowledge and skills acquired from supporting courses. Critique sessions will form part of the studio procedure in teaching. Support courses include formal lectures, followed by seminars/tutorials. In addition to design, key areas of the B. Arch programme are environmental design, urban design, building technology, computer aided design, history and theory, landscape architecture, building conservation, project management and people/environment studies with the emphasis on building materials, product design, market survey, computer aided design and Architectural psychology. Our main objectives are :To provide education for developing efficient professional Architects and To promote research and consultancy activities in the areas of Architecture, Heritage, Management, Urban Planning & Development. Mode of delivery: The class room lectures are delivered with experienced, qualified faculty members. Senior faculty members and Eminent Practicing Architects interact with students through guest lectures and workshops. Students are taken for site visits and building visits to gain exposure to the current developing trends in various fields of architecture. Educational study tours(Egypt,Jordan,Greece,India,Al Ain) are also arranged for the exposure to the History of Architecture and the Contemporary Architecture.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
5year

Career outcomes

Practicing Architects Construction Project Managers Designers in Architectural firms Start off your own Architectural firm Interior/Landscape Designers Event Managers Set Designers Product Designers




BArch(Bachelor of Architecture) Birla Institute of Technology, UAE