Ar. Kaustubh Das Director, Amity School of Architecture & Planning
Architecture offers one of the most well rounded curriculum with knowledge of science & technology along with socio cultural parameters to produce professionals not only well versed in cutting age technical skills but deeply sensitive to sociocultural as well as ecological issues. Therefore, Amity School of Architecture & Planning adopts a holistic approach to architecture and imparts learning on its civic, social and professional realms. ASAP adopts cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches for complex architectural design solutions as also to enhance teaching and learning processes. It is our constant endeavour to harness digital technology through the use of latest software such as AutoCAD, 3ds Max and others and utilize simulation technology for energy and climate analysis, to bolster and strengthen students’ professional competence.
Since its inception Amity School of Architecture & Planning (ASAP) has focused on providing well rounded quality education to students of all backgrounds from across regions. By starting an International Joint Studio we are also attempting to give our students a global exposure right in college. While fostering a global and open outlook the school also attempts to become a regional resource centre for all material concerning local/ regional physical development. Therefore documenting the rich but often vanishing regional heritage is being given prime importance and treated as a contribution to society at large.
Envisioning an environment that fosters active learning, students are encouraged to discover their own true potential . Taught by a team of very dedicated and passionate faculty both from in house and allied fields along with external experts; students are sensitized towards responsible and sustainable architecture and are equipped to cope with social, ecological and environmental demands on the trade through design competitions and live projects with specific emphasis on social innovation.
Amity School of Architecture & Planning always encourages knowledge transfer and exchange through inter-disciplinary interactions, with an aim to generate solutions for complex design problems. While the practice of inter-disciplinary faculty & student interactions with Departments of Civil Engineering, Environmental Science and Behavioural Science is encouraged, post-graduate courses in Planning, Architecture and Design and have also been introduced.
At ASAP, emphasis is laid on inculcating professional ethics and promoting an environment conducive for research, thus helping students engage more deeply with current issues facing physical development and find unique, innovative solutions to them. Aligning with larger concerns of sustainable development it aims at developing students into socially responsible professionals in design and architecture through academic excellence, ecological awareness, aesthetic conditioning as well as social
exposure. To inculcate and strengthen professional ethics and break cultural and linguistic barriers, students are required to take courses in Behavioural Science, which helps them interact better with the society and environment, thus making them well rounded new-age professionals.