Description Low cost housing plays a significant contribution to the overall housing stock in a country, especially in the developing world. An understanding of its potential, characteristics and challenges are quite vital in order to be able to plan for and design it. Objectives Students to appreciate the contribution of low-cost housing to the overall...Read More

Description These days real estate investors are interested investing in property with high leverage, normally properties that have a great deal of deferred maintenance. The new owner has to face the challenge of a lifetime and it would look like a lifetime before he would ever see any light at the end of the tunnel....Read More

Description Vernacular architecture is a representation of architectural identity of a place. Understanding the development of vernacular architecture and its application is an integral part of training a specialist with the local knowledge. History of architecture and regional design has an important contribution towards coming up with design responsive to local conditions. Objectives Students to...Read More

Description Conservation of historic sites and the built environment is an important element in conserving the human heritage. The course introduces the students to knowledge in conservation design options relevant to a student of architecture. Objectives Students to appreciate the need to conserve the built environment Students to acquire skills in conservation methods Attachment Name...Read More

Description Planned development is part of the desired state of urban development, and understanding the growth of human settlements is critical in directing their development. This course focuses on the design of community development projects .Objectives Students to gain a high level understanding of community development trends Students to acquire skills of dealing with community...Read More