DY Patil School Of Architecture: Fostering Research And Creativity Through Innovative Curriculums And Research Programs
Shubhada Chapekar, Principal & Professor B Arch & M Arch (Env. Arch)
With a mission to lead architectural education, foster research in architecture and prepare students for successful & innovative practice, DY Patil School of Architecture was established in August 2011 under the erstwhile Pune University, now known as SavitribaiPhule Pune University (SPPU). Within a short span of 9 years the school has established itself as one of the top 5 institutes in the Pune region due to the learning environments it offers, sincerity to the ethos of education, healthy faculty to student ratio, infrastructure and top-class faculty. The institute has flourished with the introduction of the Masters of Architecture (Environmental Arch) program in 2013 and to this effect, the school has focused on the areas of Professional Practice, Environment and Research. Fostering research and creativity, the learning environment of DY Patil School of Architecture hones environmentally conscious professionals, technically sound versatile personalities ready to take their place in the world. Equipped with faculties who have been the pillar of strength in this endeavor, owing to their hard work and dedication towards the students and loyalty towards the institute, the school remains the preferred destination for students to pursue world-class architectural education in Maharashtra.
Robust Curriculum to Address Current Trends of Architecture
The D Y Patil School of Architecture, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, offers a full-time five-year degree program in Architecture, approved by the Council of Architecture which prepares the students to respond to multi-faceted socio-ecological issues through critical thinking, analytical inquiry, creative expression, technology, and professional practice of architecture. The program is designed to provide a robust foundation of multi-disciplinary enabling skills associated with space, construction environments and aesthetics to the learners. Apart from this, two years full-time master's program in Environmental Architecture is visualized as a platform for preparing graduates to overcome the environmental challenges within the erratically developing world.
“The D Y Patil School of Architecture aims to contribute to the creation of Innovation oriented Indian society by focusing on academic excellence in teaching, research and quality of service”
The curriculum of D Y Patil School of Architecture (ADYPU) addresses the main points of Research in Architecture, Environmental concerns and preparedness for Professional Practice by making it an integral part of educational objectives and program outcomes. The approaches of its Experiential, Integrative and Collaborative pedagogy allow informal learning environments to be a part of the students' journey towards well-developed personalities and confident Architects. The D Y Patil School of Architecture aims to contribute to the creation of Innovation oriented Indian society by focusing on academic excellence in teaching, research and quality of service. "To support these initiatives we have a state-of-the-art infrastructure, which offers well-lit and airy Studios, Lecture Halls, Material Museum, Climatology Laboratory, Building Services Laboratory and a Well-equipped Library with a Student Resource Center. Our student-centric approach is supported by having only 40 students and 4 teachers per studio. The institute boasts of a Well-equipped Library open beyond college working hours; and a Digital Laboratory with the latest architectural software and internet connectivity for students to learn new software and access online data. Our Student Resource Center archives the work of students and faculty," states Prof. Shubhada Chapekar, Principal, DY Patil School of Architecture.
A Premium Hub Favoring Development through Research
Offering balanced academic and practical content, Ajeenkya DY Patil University allows the Graduates to explore and update on the latest developments in environmental design theory and practice. The School offers opportunities to participate in ongoing research projects in the industry where the architects can play a big role in influencing the clients and authorities to practice energy conservation and contribute to environmental sustainability. "The school has successfully hosted the following three conferences of National, State and Regional levels in the past five years establishing itself as a thought leader (I) Architectural Entrepreneurship Development Program- A national level conference in association with Council of Architecture was hosted in January 2014. It focused on Professional Practice and was graced by 12 eminent speakers from the field of Architecture, who shared their knowledge, experience and learning's in the practice of Architecture; (II) Design with the Environment - A National level conference hosted in Feb 2016 in association with SPPU; (III) Research in Architecture, A Regional Conference for Students - Hosted in March 2019, in association with MASA. This was the first such conference exclusively for students of fourth year and final year B Arch and final semester M Arch," avers Prof. Shubhada Chapekar.
In the education of Architecture, practicing Architects are an important part of the learning environments. At DYPSOA, the Practical training of six months is an integral part of the curriculum. Students are trained under various Architects in different cities across India such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkatta, Ranchi, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Pune and more. Some also had the opportunity to learn at International studios in the USA and in Dubai. "Our students follow a rigorous guided process to get the Practical Training opportunity, where they have to research and prepare a comprehensive list of Architects, write a resume, prepare their portfolios and go through counseling before applying to the selected firms of their choice. At DYPSOA we have adopted the hybrid learning method due to the pandemic and we intend to adopt some of the changes in the future to grow and be able to respond to any eventualities. As an educational institute we think that research is very important to lead changes in the practice and only time will tell if we are successful in achieving the goals," concludes Prof. Shubhada Chapekar.
Shubhada Chapekar, Principal & Professor, B Arch & M Arch (Env. Arch)
She graduated from Sir J.J.School of Architecture, Mumbai and has an Experience of more than 25 years in Profession and Academics. She has a keen interest in motivating and guiding the students as well as the faculty for their all-round development. She has been heading the institute since its inception in 2011.
Robust Curriculum to Address Current Trends of Architecture
The D Y Patil School of Architecture, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, offers a full-time five-year degree program in Architecture, approved by the Council of Architecture which prepares the students to respond to multi-faceted socio-ecological issues through critical thinking, analytical inquiry, creative expression, technology, and professional practice of architecture. The program is designed to provide a robust foundation of multi-disciplinary enabling skills associated with space, construction environments and aesthetics to the learners. Apart from this, two years full-time master's program in Environmental Architecture is visualized as a platform for preparing graduates to overcome the environmental challenges within the erratically developing world.
“The D Y Patil School of Architecture aims to contribute to the creation of Innovation oriented Indian society by focusing on academic excellence in teaching, research and quality of service”
The curriculum of D Y Patil School of Architecture (ADYPU) addresses the main points of Research in Architecture, Environmental concerns and preparedness for Professional Practice by making it an integral part of educational objectives and program outcomes. The approaches of its Experiential, Integrative and Collaborative pedagogy allow informal learning environments to be a part of the students' journey towards well-developed personalities and confident Architects. The D Y Patil School of Architecture aims to contribute to the creation of Innovation oriented Indian society by focusing on academic excellence in teaching, research and quality of service. "To support these initiatives we have a state-of-the-art infrastructure, which offers well-lit and airy Studios, Lecture Halls, Material Museum, Climatology Laboratory, Building Services Laboratory and a Well-equipped Library with a Student Resource Center. Our student-centric approach is supported by having only 40 students and 4 teachers per studio. The institute boasts of a Well-equipped Library open beyond college working hours; and a Digital Laboratory with the latest architectural software and internet connectivity for students to learn new software and access online data. Our Student Resource Center archives the work of students and faculty," states Prof. Shubhada Chapekar, Principal, DY Patil School of Architecture.
A Premium Hub Favoring Development through Research
Offering balanced academic and practical content, Ajeenkya DY Patil University allows the Graduates to explore and update on the latest developments in environmental design theory and practice. The School offers opportunities to participate in ongoing research projects in the industry where the architects can play a big role in influencing the clients and authorities to practice energy conservation and contribute to environmental sustainability. "The school has successfully hosted the following three conferences of National, State and Regional levels in the past five years establishing itself as a thought leader (I) Architectural Entrepreneurship Development Program- A national level conference in association with Council of Architecture was hosted in January 2014. It focused on Professional Practice and was graced by 12 eminent speakers from the field of Architecture, who shared their knowledge, experience and learning's in the practice of Architecture; (II) Design with the Environment - A National level conference hosted in Feb 2016 in association with SPPU; (III) Research in Architecture, A Regional Conference for Students - Hosted in March 2019, in association with MASA. This was the first such conference exclusively for students of fourth year and final year B Arch and final semester M Arch," avers Prof. Shubhada Chapekar.
In the education of Architecture, practicing Architects are an important part of the learning environments. At DYPSOA, the Practical training of six months is an integral part of the curriculum. Students are trained under various Architects in different cities across India such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkatta, Ranchi, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Pune and more. Some also had the opportunity to learn at International studios in the USA and in Dubai. "Our students follow a rigorous guided process to get the Practical Training opportunity, where they have to research and prepare a comprehensive list of Architects, write a resume, prepare their portfolios and go through counseling before applying to the selected firms of their choice. At DYPSOA we have adopted the hybrid learning method due to the pandemic and we intend to adopt some of the changes in the future to grow and be able to respond to any eventualities. As an educational institute we think that research is very important to lead changes in the practice and only time will tell if we are successful in achieving the goals," concludes Prof. Shubhada Chapekar.
Shubhada Chapekar, Principal & Professor, B Arch & M Arch (Env. Arch)
She graduated from Sir J.J.School of Architecture, Mumbai and has an Experience of more than 25 years in Profession and Academics. She has a keen interest in motivating and guiding the students as well as the faculty for their all-round development. She has been heading the institute since its inception in 2011.
