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Architecture

Architecture, in particular is the study which deals with planning and designing of building and structures. The subject, not new at all, has been practiced since ages in different parts of the world. Everybody has heard about Roman, Victorian, Moslem and Indian architecture, examples of which even stand today. Architects blend their vision and dreams with materials to erect milestones which leave a powerful imprint on human mankind. Today, architecture has taken a totally different shape. The rapidly changing demands and requirements asks for professionally trained architects who can not only cope with changing times but also design and deliver quality, environment friendly constructions.

Designing any structure not only moves around giving physical facelift to it but involves other important factors which are equally important like its functional utility, safety and economy. Arhitects engage themselves in designing of a variety of structures including houses, apartments and colonies, offices and industrial complexes, hospitals, hotels, airport terminals, stadia, shopping and commercial complexes, schools etc. They provide professional services to individuals and organisations not only regarding new constructions but also in alterations and renovations.

Clients approach architects with some idea of what they want, but with little awareness regarding its feasibility. A good architect is the one who strikes a right balance between aesthetics and practicality. The work starts on the basis of ideas and requirements of the client like its appearance, financial budget and time frame. The arhitect then begins his job with sketching and making plans with details of sizes, specification and estimates of the cost of the structure. Sometimes models and graghic are also used for presentations. Once the plans are finalised and accepted by the client, the architect has to obtain the approval and permission of the local authority for construction. Subsequently, the architect negotiates contracts with building contractors, engineers and surveyors after which the construction starts. The architect is the overall incharge of the contract, his responsibility begins right form designing and planning the structure until the very same is erected. Architects can work alone as well as in a team. They also work with firms and organisations, some of which specialize in a particular type of construction. Architects even indulge in interior designing; an upcomimg field which involves scientific and artistic skills. Demand for interior designers continue to be high with these no longer limiting to corporate offices and hotels alone. One can see it coming into houses in a big way. Interior designers require abstract reasoning and three dimensional space perception to translate ideas into realities. Understanding client's need is at the very core of the profession.
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SCHOOL OF PLANNING & ARCHITECTURE
  4, Block-B, IP Estate, New Delhi 110002
Email : dr.bains@spa.ac.in
Further details can be taken from:
Ph. 011 - 2372 4383, 2370 2382 , 2370 2392, 2372 4383
Fax.011 - 2370 2383
Website: http://www.spa.ac.in/
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
  Chandigarh College of Architecture,
Chandigarh 160012.
India.
Ph: (0172)2740558, (0172)2740685, (0172)2740689
Fax no. : (0172)2740686.
E-mail :cca@chd.nic.in
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
  CEPT, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380009.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & TECHNOLOGY [CEPT]
Regd. Add : K.L. Campus, University Road,
Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad-380 009
DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA INSTITUTE OFENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY
  34/3 New Palasia,
Indore 452001.
SRI VENKATESHWARA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Sri Venkateshwara College Of Architecture
  86 Madhapur
Jubilee Hills, R R Distt. ,
Hyderabad - 500033 Andhra Pradesh
KAVIKULGURU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE
(AICTE Approved)
  K.K.Nagar, Ramtek,
Dist: Nagpur -441 106
Maharashtra
Tel: 07114-255309
Fax: 07114-255236
E-Mail: kits_ngp@sancharnet.in
Website: www.kits.edu
BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
  Post Box 1908
Bangalore 560 019
India
Ph. +91-80-620-530
Telex: +91-80-845-2177
ADHIYAMMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
  (AICTE Approved)
Dr.MGR Nagar, HOSUR-635 109 (Tamil Nadu)
Phone: 04344-261003, 261008
Fax:04344-260573
Email: ace_hsr@yahoo.co.in,
adhiyamaancollege@yahoo.co.in
ABHINAV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & POLYTECHNIC
  Karumathampatti,
Coimbatore - 641 659
Phone: 0421 - 2911555
Mobile: 94422 08932
E-Mail: info@tnsa.ac.in
Website: http://www.tnsa.ac.in
BHARAT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (AICTE APPROVED)
  173, Agraharam Road,
Selaiyur,
Tambaram, CHENNAI-600 073
Phone: 044-22290742, 22290125, 22293886
Principal: 044-2290125
FAX:044-2290125
E-Mail: bharath@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in,
www.bharath.edu